Anybody Everybody Tottenham

Happy 2026! We are about to enter the year of the Fire Horse, lots of momentum and energy. I feel Ata matches this energy. Let me link all his relevant projects: Save the Warehouses Insta: https://www.instagram.com/savethewarehouses/ Turkish / Kurdish community : https://www.instagram.com/gikder_rwca/ Turkish / Kurdish trade union : https://www.instagram.com/gocmeniscilersendikasi/ Haringey Green...

After a little hiatus, we are back with an extra long episode with the wonderful Isobel chatting about accessibility, disability representation and the worst questions to ask a disabled person. Some excellent new top tips as well! Isobel's insta : https://www.instagram.com/isobellywelly/ Isobel's tiktok :  https://www.tiktok.com/@therampofapproval Isobel's business :  https://www.la...

From Episodes 43 to 54 - what do the locals recommend? 43 - Wendy, Community Artist 44 - Grace, All People All Places 46 - Deborah, Bruce Castle 47 - Lucy, Haringey Welcome 49 - Samantha, Sickle Cell CAUSE 50 - James, Haringey over 50s Forum 51 - Chris, Haringey Fixer 53 - Emma, Lordship Rec Junior Park Run 54 - Emmie, Artist and Boater All recommendations with links can be found here: https://any...

I was very happy to get Emmie on the podcast as like many of you (fellow Tottenham enthusiasts) I have followed her wonderful art journey over the last 4ish years. You can tell her unease discussing herself and then Emmie's enthusiasm when talking about Tottenham or the art itself. I am clearly clueless about narrow boats but weren't we told that there are no stupid questions?! As we Tik...

You should see the hard eye roll I do every time my boss tells me about his latest run and yet this was one of the most touching and enjoyable episodes I have had the pleasure to record. I think Emma is so incredible relatable in her different incarnations. All my blunt questions were genuinely because I didn't know and then always opened up these new avenues of storytelling.   I also really...

Back to some creativity! Lovely to speak to Aran, the Artistic Director at Haringey Shed - our local inclusive Youth Theatre - and Isaac,  our youngest interviewee to date and all-round talent at the Shed. (We had some technical challenges so sound quality in some places for short times dodgy) The short film about an intergenerational project: Letter to my future self https://www.instagram.com/ree...

Mentioned in the previous episode so I checked up on the current state of the Haringey Repair Cafes and I was pleased to see how professional they have gotten since I last looked at them. Chis was also super easy to connect with - I think apart from our German surnames we have quite a bit in common (both interested in and involved with one million projects at any one time). We covered so many topi...

Another excellent small local advocacy group - for the slightly older generation this time (mind you I am eligible to join in five years!) It was great fun to talk to James from the Haringey over 50s Forum about local issues and then at the very end our top tips went all around the world - James' travel stories would make a great episode or even season! If you have time to volunteer this woul...

I learned so much during my conversation with Samantha for this episode. You know how certain causes just really move you, this is one of them. I remember years ago hearing about the Horizon scandal and feeling incensed - I fear it will take a few more years as well until we have a reckoning about the treatment of sickle cell patients over the last four decades. I am so grateful that Samantha took...

Are we all ready for some Tottenham Talking (with South London trying to blend in)? Our first episode with THREE guests, obviously they couldn't sit still in one room sharing one microphone or put their phone on silence ... But it is also so cute how they hype each other up and tease, I think it really brings across the lovely inclusive feel of this project. As promised here all the info: Ins...

I am talking to Lucy, one of the co-founders of Haringey Welcome, a local strategic campaign group in the field of migrant justice. I think it is both interesting and upsetting to find out what has been happening both on a national and local level that many of us have not been aware of. As promised a few links: the fundraiser : https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/prevent-refugee-homelessness-in-haring...

Happy 2024 to all of you, just checking in!

Such a beloved institution - one that many of our previous guests have mentioned as part of their own story. It only really occurred to me as I was listening to Deborah again about the tradition of collecting oral histories that this podcast is kind of that, too - collecting community voices to paint a picture of Tottenham / Haringey during this particular period in time. Obviously a small blip on...

When I first moved to Tottenham, I was actually a runner, I was preparing a 10k and that's when I first discovered Lordship Rec - 11 years ago. I remember experiencing some stunning sunsets. On the other hand, one of my friends who grew up next to the park, remembers watching some more unsavoury events unfolding. Everybody has a story and connection to Tottenham's parks so it was with gr...

Putting the spotlight on another great organisation active in our area - All People All Places, a charity set up to tackle homelessness and preventing homelessness in Haringey and later Enfield. Such an important topic at the moment. I talk to Grace about the history of the organisation, the challenges and successes especially over recent years and how you can get involved as volunteers. APAP webs...

"Broadwater Farm" has become shorthand for many people particularly outside of Tottenham for something very different to most people who actually live there or nearby. I came across Wendy because of an event where she projected a film she had created about the estate and the people living there onto one of the blocks themselves - I absolutely love stuff like this. The project is quite a...

Wrapping up season 2 with a lovely bonanza of top tips. Some well known favourites, some new.  Enjoy and join me in exploring some new things. Happy summer and we will be back in September. All top tips with links here: https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/blog/aet-directory ..........................................................................................................................

I just love the great diversity of groups and initiatives who strive to make Haringey a  more welcoming and kinder place and Pram Depot has been doing this work for a very long time. It was a joy to have this chat with Oonagh and Karen about the beginnings of the project, the pivoting during the pandemic, current challenges and future plans. Pram Depot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pramdepo...

Getting to hear steel pan music in the summer is just one of the wonderful side effects of living near a park and a primary school in Tottenham. I am so chuffed that I finally managed to get two players from the local orchestra to tell me all about the history and in and outs of steel pan music! Thank you Karen and Ziggy Here the promised links: Pan Nation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pan_...

I feel like Sean is doing visually what I try doing through audio - capturing a community at a certain time during a transition. I am a big photography fan and came across Sean's photos on Instagram, I like both his urban landscapes and gentle portraits. What I always appreciate is nuance and Sean was really mindful when talking about capturing the changes around him. You can also really hear...

We have our first foodie (as in someone making it, we had some great top tip food recommendations over the years). I think what struck me most during the interview with Tanya is how intentional and mindful she is in everything she does. I like how she talks about putting the team together, getting the produce, giving back to the community and connecting to nature. Go check out her Instagram, it is...

I hope after listening to the episode you appreciate my little word play. Now look at us - the third sports episode this year 2023 is bringing all the sports people out! Had a great chat with Paul and it really makes you appreciate the dedication of so many adults when supporting the young generation to really fulfil their sporting ambitions. I hope that we will get that standout Tottenham swimmer...

In this episode I am talking to Alma about her journey (so far) to creating a studio and a team of women to support other women on their own fitness journeys. I really like her holistic approach and understanding the specific needs of women, many lessons that she had to learn the hard way. I hope you feel inspired and also help with the latest manifestation. AW Wellness Studios Insta: https://www....

Today I am talking to Donny who opened his picture frame shop in the Blue House Yard pretty much two years ago. We talk about his path into the profession, why people don't just go to Wilko and the community spirit in the Blue House Yard. All I now need is a great piece of art so I can get it framed ... Donny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebluehouseframer/ Donny's website...

It is the season of the strikes so as a striking teacher I got to interview Conall from the Haringey branch of the London Renters Union. I am really happy about the coordination of the different unions as teachers, nurses, posties, rail workers are all incredibly affected by housing especially in London. I hope you find this interesting and useful even if you managed the almost impossible these da...