The Angel Central Sustainable Market is back and better than ever. Hand-picked based on their sustainable and ethical values, discover six incredible London-based brands all with a unique and diverse spin. From luxury soy candles to vegan goodies that will feed the feminist in you, explore a selection of some of London’s best local crafters and makers on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February at Angel Central.

 

Meet The Traders

The Female Glaze

Having worked in the London vegan scene for years, from restaurants to independently-owned coffee shops with a non-profit aim, Franscesca established vegan feminist bakery, The Female Glaze. In Franscesca’s experience, feminism and veganism share similar concerns around bodily autonomy, non-violence and the focus on building a supportive and educational communit. The Female Glaze is not only a business that is kind to animals, but it also promotes women’s empowerment from a sourcing, production and selling perspective. By providing delicious goodies with a social purpose, The Female Glaze hopes to help more people understand how food choices are political and important.

 

Michael L Harper Ltd

It all started from countless hours spent sketching cartoon characters. Michael L Harper, now an Integrated Freelance Graphic Designer, studied Graphics from school all the way to university. Having worked for several design agencies, helping to create and drive many iconic brands, Harper realised his true path was as a freelance designer. Collaborating with clients on graphic design, illustration and animation, Harper’s work features bold, bright and powerful messaging, with a focus on education products for children. 

 

The Jerk Kitchen

Run locally by Neil and the family, The Jerk Kitchen have been serving their local community of football fans at the Emirates Stadium for over 10 years. The Jerk Kitchen brings to you the best of the Caribbean’s most loved seasoning and recipes, spreading their love for traditional, quality food across London. Their range of Lesley’s Sauces will be available at Angel Central, and are guaranteed to bring the flavours of the Caribbean to your kitchen. 

 

Cee Koko Books

Founded by Christian Kofi Agyapong, Cee Koko Books was created to break down the walls of vision and build strength in unity by helping readers to learn each other’s dialects. Agyapong’s parents are both Ghanaian, with his father from the Ashanti tribe speaking the Twi dialect, and his mother from the Ga tribe speaking the Ga dialect. Born in London, Agyapong understands both Ghananian dialects however, does not speak them fluently. Cee Koko Books helps readers to teach one another the mother tongue, and encourages families that speak an African dialect at home to teach family members to read, learn and respond confidently in their native dialect. Non-speaking families, or those wanting to learn, are encouraged to start their journey into learning African languages too with Cee Koko Books.

 

Brûler Luxury Soy Candles

Established in 2020, Brûler offers 100% Soy Wax candles handmade here in London. Being a lover of all things home fragrance, Danielle was tired of spending excessive prices on candles that looked more aesthetically pleasing than their actual functionality. Danielle created Brûler to share beautiful candles to fill a room with fragrance without costing the Earth. 

 

SGerthDesigns

Looking for a new spring accessory with an edge? You’re in luck. Founded by Sabine Gerth, SGerth Designs provides unique handmade leather accessories in simple, graphic shapes. Every item is handmade in Sabine’s London studio, with the highest quality Italian and UK leathers sourced from personal suppliers. Sabine’s journey began with using off-cut materials however since expanding, her creation process involves purchasing full hides left over from large-scale company productions, ultimately saving the material from landfill. Each piece by SGerth Designs is either unique or created in small batch productions. 

 

Join us on the 26th and 27th February, 2022 from 11am – 6pm for the Angel Central Sustainable Market. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we move into 2022, and the holiday season has come to an end, part of the post-holiday tidying up process will inevitably involve figuring out what to do with the Christmas tree.

With approximately six million trees being thrown out after Christmas, and an additional nine thousand tonnes of waste each year, the 200 trees that have been enchanting visitors at Angel Central over the Christmas period have a very different path ahead of them!

The Angel Central Community Forest was created from trees donated by Project Everyone, part of Somerset House’s Forest for Change initiative and part of a wider tree planting and regeneration in the Islington area – the result of sponsorship by Angel Central and the partnership between the centre, Islington Clean Air Parents and Islington Council.

The Community Forest was home to over 80 trees and nearly 200 plants which have all been donated to local community groups. On 29^th December we delivered trees and plants to Culpeper Community Gardens, King Square Gardens and Islington Forest for Change. All of these trees and plants have since been replanted within the community.

Later this month we will deliver the remaining 40 trees to Hugh Myddleton School. These were purchased at the request of the school and will be used at the schools nursery playground and will form a hedged barrier. Members of the Angel Central team will partner with the local community to plant these.

We will also be delivering the four tonnes of bark used within the scheme to King Square Gardens where it will form a new pathway around their children’s playground, as well as to Duncan Terrace to be used within their borders.

Click here to learn more about where the trees were donated.

Angel Central Shopping Centre is pleased to announce the arrival of Saint Espresso! Specialty coffee, alongside seasonal brunches in a relaxing, understated environment. What more could you ask for?

Whether you’re looking for a warming space to catch up with friends, or a people watching window spot over a brew, our coffee shops have been created for coffee lovers and foodies alike. All our baristas are trained to our own high standards ensuring your coffee is given the care and attention it deserves, time after time.. Saint Espresso started with a simple aim, to bring excellent speciality coffee to the local neighbourhoods of North London in a beautiful setting, with top, friendly service.

Come and visit Saint Espresso, for the best ethically sourced coffee in the world at their sixth flagship coffee shop, under the iconic steel wings from today!

Saint Espresso is now open at Angel Central Shopping Centre. Open Monday- Sunday 8am – 4:00pm

Hello-ho-ho- to the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re looking for fun and festive activities to do around Islington with the whole family this Christmas period, keep reading! After grabbing some delicious food at Angel Central, why not explore the area of Islington, take a look at the beautiful Christmas lights and get ready for some festive fun with your family and friends this holiday season!

 

Kings Head Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Christmas,Charles Court Opera’s legendary boutique Panto returns to the Kings Head Theatre in Islington. Join Beowulf, Grendel, Grendel’s Mother and the rest of the crew, in this wickedly entertaining Panto, packed with mammoth musical numbers, and led by a colossally talented cast. Tickets available to buy until 8th January. 

Vue – Angel Central, Islington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the big screen here at Angel Centrals Vue Cinema. You’ll find all of your favourites, from thrilling action films to hilarious comedies and absolutely everything in between. After the film, why not stop for a bite to eat at our very own Wagamama’s right opposite!

O2 Academy, Islington

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re feeling in the mood for an evening of live music, the O2 academy venue at Angel Central is the place to go. The venue hosts weekly rock and pop acts and as well as club nights, a great night out with the whole crew! Tickets are available for upcoming events such as The Arctic Monkeys, Motorheadache and The 90’s & 00’s NYE House Party. 

Have you left your Christmas shopping until the very last minute? Or are you trying to make more conscious choices when filling up your Christmas stockings? If you are wondering how to make your wardrobe and beauty routine more sustainable, this one is for you!

Here are a few sustainable gift ideas for your loved ones, to enjoy a sustainable Christmas this year:

MUJI – Yak Blend Ribbed Wide Sweater

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLLAND & BARRETT – Clean & Conscious Monthly Beauty Edit – Zero Waste

 

 

 

 

 

UNIQLO – Men 100% Supima Cotton V Neck T-shirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

H&M – Satin Pyjamas (Conscious range)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L’OCCITANE – Almond Shower Oil Refill Duo

Covid-19 Update
As of Tuesday 30th November, it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in all our stores.

The health and safety of our customers and our employees is our priority at all times and we will continue to follow formal guidance provided by our local authorities. All of our retailers will be implementing their own health and safety processes and we encourage you to check their social media platforms for any changes to opening times. We will continue to update our website and social media with up to the minute information.

Planted & Enchanted

This year, all of our trees will be adopted back into the local community, giving them new life beyond Christmas!

 

Where are the trees going? 

Islington Forest for Change

Islington Clean Air Parents (ICAP) is a community group campaigning to protect the health of children in the borough from toxic air pollution. This summer as part of the London Design Biennial’s Forest for Change installation, Somerset House became host to 200 trees, which ICAP successfully crowdfunded to permanently rehome. This community collaboration demonstrates how trees address climate change, reduce air pollution, increase greenery and boost physical and mental wellness.

Photo: Somerset House / Kevin Meredith

 

Hugh Myddelton Primary School

We’re living in a time when artificial turf, rubber crumb and tarmac are the surfaces of choice for school play areas. Whilst this is a practical solution to the need for low-maintenance playgrounds, the environmental impact is – in the long term – indefensible. Hugh Myddelton is bucking the trend by planting a diverse range of real hedgerow plants around the Spa Green Nursery, to provide year-round wildlife habitats and a dense air pollution barrier between the play areas and the local roads.

 

 

King Square Gardens

Just south of the Angel Islington, King Square Gardens is designated as a Site of Local Importance to Nature Conservation. Recently redeveloped as part of a council strategy to help children live healthy, active and independent lives, the park includes a children’s play area with a large sand pit, interactive water play feature, and accessible children’s toilets.

 

 

 

Culpeper Community Garden

A green oasis in the midst of streets, estates and inner city bustle, Culpeper Community Garden is one of the most valued green public spaces in Islington. Culpeper is a beautiful public open space which is both a city park and an environmental community project. Managed by and for local people, it is an award winning project where people from all walks of life come together to appreciate and enhance their environment.