Picnic in the Park - Sunday 7th June - from 12:00 noon

This year we will be trying something a bit different!

In place of the fair on Butterfield Green we will be having a giant picnic, with Acoustic Music, some Entertainers and plenty of activities for Children.

More details will be available soon.


Photo by Norma Desmond

Butterfield Green Fair photos

It was a wonderful day at the Butterfield Green Fair! Here are a couple of photos of some of the fun activities that went on...lots more will be shown at the AGM on June 11, 2008 at the Shakespeare pub.

Butterfield Green Fair 2008

It's back! This year's Butterfield Green Fair is on Sunday May 18th 2008, and it's going to be great!

The event kicks off at noon, and the main entrance is on Allen Road, N16. There will be music at the bandstand all afternoon.

Check out the Mad Hatters’ Competition and Parade at 3.45pm. To enter, just make a “mad hat” from recycled materials, and join the parade. Hats can be made at home or at the Bath House stall at the Fair. Judging is at 4pm sharp. Prizes for best Under 11’s hat, Best 11–16, and Best 16+

If you're proud of your pooch, why not enter him/her in the Comedy Dog Show at 2pm? Your dog can enter any or all of the following classes:

• Waggiest Tail – the friendliest dog wins
• Best Dog statue – how long can your dog sit still?
• Bling your dog – how glam 'n' glitzy can a dog be?
• Pooch Idol – Stokey's most talented dog
• Best in show – a chance to win the coveted ‘Bone d’Or 2008’

Rules: Please keep your dog on a lead and make sure that s/he is well behaved at all times. Points will be deducted for owners who don’t clear up their dog’s poop.

Come and join the fun!

Further info on the Fair from info@shakespeareneighbourhood.org.uk

Butterfield Green Fair Photos!

“We’re absolutely delighted that our first Butterfield Green Fair was such a
tremendous success, and hope that it will be the first of many. Butterfield
Green has finally been reclaimed as a public space to be enjoyed by the whole
community. An enormous thanks to everyone who gave their time to help out on the
day, and to those involved in the planning and preparation of this fantastic
event, especially Paul Foinette, Hackney Parks Manager and Jenni Batchelor,
Hackney Sports and Events Officer.”

- Keith Magnum, Co-founder, Shakespeare Neighbourhood Residents Association

Photos: Alastair Fyfe

Strange Gardens

Thinking about entering the Strange Gardens competition at The Butterfield Green Fair? Here are some examples of Strange Gardens to inspire you.

(click the thumbnails for full-sized photos)

Butterfield Green Fair, Sunday 20 May (updated flyer)

We’re hoping for a sunny Sunday afternoon for our first community fair on Butterfield Green.

There will be music, entertainment and games, as well as competitions, art projects and food. Come and join us, and bring your kids, dogs and sense of humour.

Sponsors needed - Belle Epoque, Mother Earth, Moving East and The Shakespeare Pub are all backing the Fair.

If you run a local business and can contribute prizes or sponsorship in exchange for publicity, we’d love to talk to you. Please contact Pat on pol (@) patoleary.com.