The radical dairy project was conceived by a group of friends in Jan 2002. It has so far been open as a social centre for 2 months.

In this time we have made continuous improvements to the building with a lot of help from our neighbours and new found friends. We are currently running a wide range of events (see calendar) including DJ workshops for kids, film showings, women and queer cafes, yoga, English for non-English speakers, shiatsu massage, political discussions groups and we are hosting Women Speak Out conference over the international women’s day weekend.

All these events have been organised in the way that we want society as whole to operate: in a non-hierarchical, self-organised way. The Radical Diary has been a success for us in many ways, learning new skills, we are realising our own potential. Most of us are either unemployed or casual workers. A lot of what we have experienced growing up has politicised us and radicalised us to a point where we see an inherent corruption in how modern society operates (Hackney Council for a start!). More and more of our lives and relationships are being dominated by the rule of capitalism, at every level you are judged by your ability to consume and produce. We are brought up thinking that we are too stupid to organise our own lives, that we need politicians, celebrities, leaders or idols. The Radical Dairy shows that this is a myth and that people can come together to raise the standard and quality of life for their community by themselves.

Part of the project also encompasses information. We have a radical library with books videos and leaflets concerning issues that effect all of us that don’t get reported in the mainstream news. We are also supporting the “Hackney NOT 4 Sale” group as the issues of privatisation and the closing down of community spaces is the reason many people have rotten involved with the Radical Dairy in the first place.

We are hoping to continue our positive ‘work’ in Stoke Newington but that depends on you and your support and involvement. We feel that many positive ideas are being created here, ideas which we can all be a part of in empowering our lives and shaping our futures.

Please feel welcome to pop in for any of the workshops or simply for a cuppa and a chat and a look around.

We also have a wish list of things we need here so if you can contribute any of the following then that would be great:
· Hand towels
· Tea towels
· Rags (for cleaning)
· Plants (especially herbs)
· Containers and compost

EVENTS CALENDER:

MARCH

11th Monday
3.30-5pm Radical Yoga
8pm Radical caff
8.30pm discussion group

12th Tuesday
7pm - Singing lessons
8pm English for non speakers

13th Wednesday
3pm Afternoon tea
8pm - queer caff

14th Thursday
7pm Drama
8pm meeting of the radical dairy collective

15th Friday
8pm benefit caff
followed by acoustic music in basement bring instruments

16th Saturday
2-6pm DJ Workshop [kids welcome]
8pm social event

17th Sunday
roast vegan lunch and film showings
evening reggae night

18th Monday
3.30-5pm Radical Yoga
8pm Radical caff
8.30pm discussion group

19th Tuesday
7pm - Singing lessons
8pm English for non speakers

20th Wednesday
3pm Afternoon tea
8pm Women only caff

21st Thursday
7pm Drama
8pm meeting of the radical dairy collective

22nd Friday
8pm benefit caff
followed by acoustic music in basement bring instruments

23rd Saturday
2-6pm DJ Workshop [kids welcome]
8pm Big Birthday bash

24th Sunday
roast vegan lunch and film showings
evening reggae night

25th Monday
3.30-5pm Radical Yoga
8pm Radical caff
8.30pm discussion group

26th Tuesday
7pm - Singing lessons
8pm English for non speakers

27th Wednesday
3pm Afternoon tea
8pm queer caff

28th Thursday
7pm Drama
8pm meeting of the radical dairy collective

29th Friday
8pm benefit caff
followed by acoustic music in basement bring instruments

30th Saturday
2-6pm DJ Workshop [kids welcome]
8pm social event

31st Sunday
roast vegan lunch and film showings
evening reggae night

1st Monday
3.30-5pm Radical Yoga
8pm Radical caff
8.30pm discussion group

2nd Tuesday
7pm - Singing lessons
8pm English for non speakers

3rd Wednesday
3pm 7ish shiatsu massage
3pm Afternoon tea
8pm queer caff

4th Thursday
7pm Drama
8pm meeting of the radical dairy collective

If you have any ideas for ways in which you might like to use the space, please get in touch.


London Social Centres Network [SCN]

The Radical Dairy is part of a London-wide network of occupied and self financed social centres. The network is used to share ideas, experience and to encourage the development of alternative social and political spaces for local and global campaigns. An online mailing list informs subscribers of up and coming events in and around social centres and infoshops.

47 Kynaston Road
Stoke Newington
London
N16

Directions to the Dairy Bus: 73, 106, 67, 149, 76
B.R.: Stoke Newington or Dalston Kingsland