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Martin McKenzie: Big Issue seller

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Everybody has a story. Martin McKenzie can often be seen selling the Big Issue outside Tesco and Sainsbury’s on Stroud Green Road. But his dream is to run a mobile bike repair business. Interview by Nicola Baird “I was looking for the Big Issue office, in Finsbury Park, and then…

Diye Wariebi: manager Bright Sparks Re-use Project

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Everybody has a story. It’s nearly 10 years since Islington’s pioneering reuse and repair shop opened on Seven Sisters Road bringing new life to unwanted and broken items. Manager Diye Wariebi explains how the Bright Sparks concept has led to more re-use shops opening in Waltham Forest and Newham. From…

Freweeini Tesfazghi & Melake Fessehazion: café owners

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Everybody has a story. Here’s how a couple from Eritrea have set up a cafĂ© in homage to their home city, Asmara. Their CafĂ© Asmarino serves delicious breakfast and lunch on Seven Sisters Road. Interview by Nicola Baird. Photos by Kimi Gill “Nowhere smells like the air in Eritrea,” says…

Suad Ahmed: Health Improvement officer

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Everyone has a story. Health Improvement Officer Suad Ahmed moved from Somalia to the UK aged four and has spent her adult life in Islington. Here she discusses ways to make healthy eating as fun – and beneficial – as child’s play for Islington families. Interview by Nicola Baird. Photos…

Chris Stuchbery: Big Issue London Regional Manager

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Everyone has a story. Islington’s connection with the Big Issue goes back years. Right now there are two Big Issue offices in Finsbury Park. London Regional Manager Chris Stuchbery, who works at 222 Seven Sisters Road, talks about his job and explains why we all need to buy a Big…

Jean Hughes: Recycling and Waste Minimisation Officer

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Everyone has a story. What do you do with your used batteries, dead light bulbs, broken hairdryers, jumping CD players/ipod docks or the old TV? Throwing them in the bin isn’t a good plan, so here are some tips on how to recycle electrical waste in Islington provided by Archway-based Jean…

Eglal Gomaa: Italian food deli owner

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Everyone has a story. The combination of Egyptian heritage and Italian childhood has made Eglal Gomaa passionate about food. But it’s Italian food she loves the most, which is why she’s set up Girasole offering a taste of Italy on Seven Sisters Road near Finsbury Park. Interview by Nicola Baird…