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The Near East Trio to Gülsün Erbil mosaic mural “Esitlik–

perform in Stoke Newington uyum” given protected status

percussion, Mario Christofi on THE proposed redevelopment of a
percussion and oud, and Ekin Tottenham housing estate has been
Ökener on oud and guitar. put on hold after a mural was given
In the initiative of the Local & protected status.
Live in Hackney project, a small Gülsün Erbil created the mosa-
group of local musicians sup- ic mural “Esitlik–uyum” (Equali-
porting musicians from Hack- ty-Harmony) which covers a part of
ney's rich traditions, The Near Tangmere House in Haringey, Lon-
East Trio will be performing at don between 1985-87.
85 Stoke Newington Rd, London Erbil has become the first Turkish
N16 8AA, CheMen Cafe on Sun- artist to have their work recorded
day 23 October at 7.30pm, open as a “Historical Heritage” with her
to all and it is free.
Speaking to our newspaper work.
THE Near East Trio will per- on behalf of the Local & Live in Plans by Haringey Council to de-
form this weekend at CheMen Hackney project, Penny Water- molish buildings at Broadwater Farm
Cafe & Restaurant Cafe in Stoke house said: "Local & Live in Hack- Estate to make way for new homes
Newington. ney is a small group of local mu- are being temporarily delayed to al- lived on the estate and witnessed the of the Tangmere building had been
The Near East Trio performs sicians and artists. We support low officials to consider the impact events. Gulsun described the overar- Grade 2-listed for its special architec-
traditional and popular songs musicians and communities with- of the proposals on the mural, which ching theme of the artwork as one of tural or historic interest.
from Greece to Turkey, from Ar- in the rich traditions of Hackney was created to promote reconcilia- reconciliation between the races. The official entry on the Historic
abic to Aramaic traditions, tell- and East London. Music reminds tion in the aftermath of 1985 estate Councillors were due to consider England website states: “Through its
ing the stories of these regions us of our shared humanity. We riot and has recently become Grade the proposals during a planning sub- depictions of cultural and communi-
through song. The group includes are neighbours. ... Music keeps us 2-listed. committee meeting on Monday, but ty life on the estate, the mural cele-
Rama Alcoutlabi on vocals and connected in a turbulent world.” The Equality-Harmony mural they agreed to defer the application brates the grassroots activism which
was created in the aftermath of the to a future meeting after the govern- helped shape it and counters a nar-
Broadwater Farm riot in October ment told the council on 5th October rative of disaffection associated with
Passport warning issued for 1985 by the Turkish artist, who that the mosaic mural on the side the estate.”

those travelling to Turkey Average London rents soar to

BRITS travelling to Turkey this Foreign Office advice states:
winter have been warned to check “Face masks are no longer re- £553 per week
their passport’s expiry date. quired outdoors or indoors if air
The UK Foreign Office has up- circulation and social distancing
dated its guidance for people are adequate.” Face masks are
travelling to Turkey. only mandatory in clinical set- AVERAGE property rental pric- The most competitive region of tinued to have the highest year-
The government has said peo- tings such as hospitals. es in London hit an astounding the capital was south and east – on year increase, at 12% and 11%
ple must now make sure they Turkey is expected to be a pop- £553 per week according to Fox- with an average of 37 applicants respectively.
have 150 days, or five months, on ular holiday destination this win- tons estate agents. per instruction. August and September are typi-
their passports. Travellers should ter as it was recently named the The shocking sum comes as But North London also saw the cally the peak for the lettings sea-
also have a full blank page in their cheapest spot for British tourists. renters in the capital face rising largest monthly increase of 20% son each year – with August this
passports, for the entry and exit Finance experts at CashLa- prices and intense competition more applicants per instruction. year recording the highest level of
stamps. for rooms. Renters’ average weekly budget demand ever reported.
People have also been warned dy.com found that Turkey was New figures from Foxtons show was £494 in September 2022, just Average rents also broke re-
not to put any novelty stamps cheaper than it was five years rents rose in September after fall- slightly lower than the £500 per cords in September at £553.
in their passports as this could ago for Britons. As the pound is ing in August following the record week seen in August 2022. There were also 23,000 new
cause a travel issue. All covid en- relatively strong compared to the amount of £549 set in June when However, budgets were 6% listings on Foxtons in September
try requirements for Turkey were Turkish lira, Britons can expect landlords raised rents. higher compared with the same – the lowest monthly volume of
dropped on June 1 of this year. to get more for their money. A Supply issues are still a preva- month last year.
This means you can enter Turkey Post Office Travel Money report lent issue across London. Central and East London con- new instructions in 2022 so far.
regardless of vaccination status, found that Marmaris was one of In September, there was an av-
without having to show proof of the cheapest resort destinations erage of 29 rents for each prop-
a negative covid test. in Europe. erty – with many private land-
lords expecting bidding wars over
properties.
This figure dropped slightly
from 33 applicants per property
in August, but is still higher than
Foxtons reported for the three
preceding years.
Renters also spent an average of
101% of their registered budget
in September 2022 – a rise of 3%
from August.
Central London continues to be
the most expensive area for week-
ly rents this year – at £636. This
is an increase of 30% on prices re-
ported in 2021.