Bridget Galton

Features Editor and Associate Editor at Islington Gazette

Features Editor and Associate Editor at Ham & High

Articles

Huge food festival has mouth-watering line-up with Michelin star chefs

5 days ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

Taste of London runs in Regent's Park over five days (Image: Taste of London) A highlight of the foodie summer calendar returns to Regent's Park next month with a mouth-watering line-up. Taste of London takes over a corner of the Royal Park for five days of cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, and unique dishes from some of the capital's top chefs and restaurants.
One of London's 'best places to live' has just announced festival dates

5 days ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

3 1/1 Crouch End regularly polls as one of the best places to live in London, and its annual festival is one of the reasons why. The army of volunteers who run it have just announced that it will be back this summer at its pre-pandemic length with a whole week of events taking place from June 12 to 18.
First look as Affordable Art Fair opens in Hampstead

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Affordable Art Fair on Hampstead heath held its private view last night and runs until May 11 (Image: Affordable Art Fair) The Affordable Art has opened to the public on Hampstead Heath. The Fair runs on the Lower Fairground site until Sunday, May 11 with both local and international artists taking part. Turner prize-nominated David Shrigley is among those showing work, with 106 galleries showcasing contemporary paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture and photography.
Turner prize winning artist to fill much-loved church with balloons

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

Martin Creed's exhibition EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT opens the new Camden Arts Project in Prince of Wales Road. (Image: Wikimedia/PA) A landmark building will be filled with hundreds of white balloons to mark its reopening as an art space. The Grade II-listed former Methodist Church in Prince of Wales Road has been a drama school, then an art gallery, before it closed in December 2023.
Paddington and Bond star to attend farewell party of much-loved theatre

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Yard Theatre is having a final party with star guests helping the send off before it is rebuilt. (Image: Maurizio Martorana) The Yard Theatre is holding a farewell party and a fundraiser with Paddington star Ben Whishaw before it closes for redevelopment.
New multi sensory Titanic experience due to dock in London

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Legend of Titanic opens at Dock X in Canada Water on July 25 and uses VR and AR to bring the doomed liner back to life. (Image: SetVexy) A new multi sensory Titanic experience is due to dock in London featuring augmented reality and 360 degree projections to bring the doomed liner back to life.
North London bakery gets royal seal of approval from the King

1 week ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Hackney and Harringey, and Jellycat, which has a head office in West London, were handed The King's Awards for Enterprise. (Image: Supplied) A Hackney bakery and cafe is one of 33 London businesses recognised by The King for a top award. Famed for its tasty sourdough and doorstep sandwiches, The Dusty Knuckle Bakery has just scooped The King's Award for Enterprise.
North London bakery gets royal seal of approval from the King

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Hackney and Harringey, and Jellycat, which has a head office in West London, were handed The King's Awards for Enterprise. (Image: Supplied) A Hackney bakery and cafe is one of 33 London businesses recognised by The King for a top award. Famed for its tasty sourdough and doorstep sandwiches, The Dusty Knuckle Bakery has just scooped The King's Award for Enterprise.
Dates revealed for popular fair attended by thousands

1 week ago | thisislocallondon.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Fair in the Square which regularly draws crowds of 10,000 to Highgate Village takes place this year on Saturday, June 7. (Image: Fair in The Square) Highgate’s popular Fair in the Square has unveiled its 2025 dates. The day-long summer festival, which regularly draws 10,000 visitors to Highgate village, will take place on Saturday June 7.
Camden's newest pub invites grassroots music talent to rock the stables

1 week ago | hamhigh.co.uk | Bridget Galton

The Dark Horse pub is now hosting open mic nights for grassroots talent. (Image: The Dark Horse) When The Dark Horse pub opened in Stables Market in January they promised there would be live music nights alongside great food and cocktails. True to their word they have just launched an open mic night giving grassroots hopefuls a chance to show what they can do - backed by an incredible array of vocal and musical talent.