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Karl Harder: ethical investment platform

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Everyone has an #energystory #13. Q: How can people help Islington Council achieve its green ambitions such as the Zero Carbon 2030 strategy? Each Energy Story interview is inspired by the questions local people ask Islington Faces about cutting carbon/tackling the climate crisis. For this interview our question looks in…

Michael Keshani: Islington Faces trustee

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Everybody has a story. New Islington Faces trustee Michael Keshani shares the places he loves in the borough. Q&A with Nicola Baird. Photos by Kimi Gill. Q: What’s your connection to Islington? I was born and raised here and am deeply attached to the place, particularly Highbury (helped by being…

Richard Smith: 70-year-old author

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Everybody has a story. Are you determined to have a more purposeful new year? For Richard Smith, January 2020 sees the launch of his first novel, Homeward Bound, which has been living in his head for more than 20 years. Interview by Nicola Baird. Photos by Kimi Gill Richard Smith…

Gladys Muchamore: Arsenal WW2 memories under the West Stand

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Everyone has a story. Not a lot of people know that during World War Two Arsenal was used as an ARP centre and underneath the West Stand local residents had a safe shelter. That’s where Gladys Muchamore (nee Newman) and her family spent most nights during the war. Gladys’ family have always…

Nabila El-Ahmadi: multi-tasking mum

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Everyone has a story. Despite looking after four school-aged children and having a demanding job, Islingtonian Nabila El-Ahmadi, 36, manages to be a school governor, Arsenal fan and get to her boxercise class. Interview by Nicola Baird “I was born and raised in Islington. I went to Pakeman Primary School on…
Paul Matz: founder Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association

Paul Matz: founder Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association

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Everyone has a story. Arsenal Independent Supporters’ Association, set up in 2000, represents passionate Arsenal fans who want to be sure that their club is the best it can be. With 10,000 members it’s a powerful voice that has turned its attention this March on getting Arsenal to adopt the London…
Samir Singh: Arsenal in the Community

Samir Singh: Arsenal in the Community

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Everyone on Islington Faces Blog has a story.  How well do you know what Arsenal does – besides the beautiful game of course? Samir Singh, better known as Sami, has lived in Islington all his life and already had two dream jobs – one at Islington Museum and the next at Arsenal. Here he…
Danny Michelson: La Fromagerie owner

Danny Michelson: La Fromagerie owner

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Everyone on Islington Faces Blog has a story.  In November 2014 specialist cheese shop La Fromagerie will have traded at Highbury Barn for 22 years. Owner Danny Michelson talks about life, cheese and campaigning.  Illustrations by Year 7 Highbury Fields School students. Interview by Nicola Baird Londoner Danny Michelson, 70, truly is Highbury Barn’s big cheese. It’s…
Sue Jandy: volunteer

Sue Jandy: volunteer

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Everyone on Islington Faces Blog has a story. Many families debate fiercely about whether to stay living in Islington as the kids grow up. The lure of idyllic countryside and a slower pace of life (not to mention cheaper houses and allegedly better schools) often wins. Only problem is the people moving out…