At Grow, Hackney we're big fans of the work of Core Arts in Hackney so for the 3rd year in a row we're supporting their work with Anthony, Grow's Marketing and Events Manager running the Hackney Half Marathon on Sun 19 May 2019 to raise funds for this amazing local charity.

This 13.1 mile route takes you all around Hackney and goes past both Grow and Core Arts along the way so we think it's the perfect combo to get fit, have fun and raise some money for this amazing charity - all at the same time. We're also be making a donation from the after-party at Grow with DJ Dominic Benjamin on the decks as runners rest their feet in our canal side gardens.

About Core Arts

Core Arts has 23 years experience in providing best practice and best value in Mental Health Creative Day Care in London. Based in Hackney, it promotes positive mental health and wellbeing through creative learning. Providing quality education, training, employment and social enterprise initiatives that enable people who experience mental health issues to overcome barriers, fulfill their potential and participate fully in their community. More at corearts.co.uk

About Grow, Hackney

An Experiment in Ethical and Sustainable Business.

Grow is an independent and self-organised eco-system of studios and a creative space with bars and a kitchen, created out of an old sausage factory by the River Lea in Hackney Wick.  We work in partnership with artists, musicians, DJ's and community groups and host a diverse programme of events, including: live jazz and blues, open deck reggae, workshops and talks and art/film festivals.  Grow pays London Living Wage, uses eco-electricity, sources ethically and locally and is free entry, wherever possible. We currently serve a seasonal menu and range of drinks, including organic wines and prosecco, cocktails, homemade Hackney Spiced Rum, cask ale and also offer a range of soft drinks including Kompassion Kombucha, Rejuce, Charitea, tea and Union Coffee..

www.growhackney.co.uk  / https://www.growhackneystudios.com/

Grow exists for music, art, food, conversation, community and belonging. Everyone is welcome.  Website www.growhackney.co.uk Instagram, Twitter & Facebook @growhackney