Yusuff Ntahi
It's a battlefield
It's a battlefield
on a board
‘In a city like London, which can be very transactional and fast-paced, third spaces are crucial for fostering a sense of community and belonging.’
Beau beaus chess
Written by SJS
Yusuf, Organiser of chess at Beau Beau speaks about what East London means. ‘East London, where Beau Beau is located, is all about expression.
It’s like Soho with a bit of an edge. Beau Beau has become an epicentre for youth culture in London. During the day, you might see people in suits, and at night, it transforms into a hub of creativity and fashion.” The chess club attracts a diverse crowd, including young creatives who use the space to showcase their styles and new designs.’ What pushed him to create this space? Yusuf tells us about his inspirations, ‘When I moved to London, I attended a talk by Gabriel Moses at a space called Reference Point. This talk inspired me, and I started frequenting Reference Point’s chess club. The experience of watching The Queen’s Gambit during the pandemic also fueled my interest. “I wanted to create a space similar to Reference Point, where young people could come together, play chess, and express themselves.” Initially, we met bi-weekly, then weekly, and eventually we started organising events, making playlists, and spotlighting members.’
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Games
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Beau
Beau
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@BeauBeauChessClub
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Between2books
Ayesha co-founder of Between2books, tells us of the importance of creating a space like this, ‘Our space provides a platform for celebrating black, brown, and underrepresented authors. It offers a community for people who might not find such connections in traditional places. Creating a literary platform that’s accessible and welcoming is vital, especially in a city like London where it can be tough to find inclusive and affordable spaces’
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Literature
Literature
Beauty
Beauty
Amad runs Beauty plus, a barbershop located in the heart of Peckham. "I decided to start calling some of my friends and say, come let me help you to cut your hair without going to college for these," Amad recounted, his eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "Then I started cutting people here. Then I looked at myself and said I needed to sell it to improve my skills."
Beauty Plus
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Garden of Afrukia
Garden of Afruika, a cooking club focusing on Afrikan, Caribbean plant based food, started by Eryam. Inspired by Saturday cooking clubs as a kid Eryam tells us his motivations for this space. ‘I also wanted these spaces when I was younger.When I was younger when I was like 12 to between ages of like 15. My mom sent me to like Saturday culinary cooking. So it really sparked my interest in cooking. Never necessarily made me wanna be a chef, but my interest in cooking.
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Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Yusuff Ntahi
It’s a battlefield
on a board
‘In a city like London, which can be very transactional and fast-paced, third spaces are crucial for fostering a sense of community and belonging.’
Beau beaus chess
Written by SJS
Yusuf, Organiser of chess at Beau Beau speaks about what East London means. ‘East London, where Beau Beau is located, is all about expression.
It’s like Soho with a bit of an edge. Beau Beau has become an epicentre for youth culture in London. During the day, you might see people in suits, and at night, it transforms into a hub of creativity and fashion.” The chess club attracts a diverse crowd, including young creatives who use the space to showcase their styles and new designs.’ What pushed him to create this space? Yusuf tells us about his inspirations, ‘When I moved to London, I attended a talk by Gabriel Moses at a space called Reference Point. This talk inspired me, and I started frequenting Reference Point’s chess club. The experience of watching The Queen’s Gambit during the pandemic also fueled my interest. “I wanted to create a space similar to Reference Point, where young people could come together, play chess, and express themselves.” Initially, we met bi-weekly, then weekly, and eventually we started organising events, making playlists, and spotlighting members.’
Games
Read more in print
Creating a unique space
Beau Beau
Chess
Club
Shop @ Reference Point
Shop @ Reference Point
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Beauty Plus
Amad runs Beauty plus, a barbershop located in the heart of Peckham. "I decided to start calling some of my friends and say, come let me help you to cut your hair without going to college for these," Amad recounted, his eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "Then I started cutting people here. Then I looked at myself and said I needed to sell it to improve my skills."
Read more
Beauty
Beauty Plus
Amad runs Beauty plus, a barbershop located in the heart of Peckham. "I decided to start calling some of my friends and say, come let me help you to cut your hair without going to college for these," Amad recounted, his eyes sparkling with nostalgia. "Then I started cutting people here. Then I looked at myself and said I needed to sell it to improve my skills."
Read more
Beauty
Garden of Afrukia
Garden of Afruika, a cooking club focusing on Afrikan, Caribbean plant based food, started by Eryam. Inspired by Saturday cooking clubs as a kid Eryam tells us his motivations for this space. ‘I also wanted these spaces when I was younger.When I was younger when I was like 12 to between ages of like 15. My mom sent me to like Saturday culinary cooking. So it really sparked my interest in cooking. Never necessarily made me wanna be a chef, but my interest in cooking.
Read more
Health & Fitness
Garden of Afrukia
Garden of Afruika, a cooking club focusing on Afrikan, Caribbean plant based food, started by Eryam. Inspired by Saturday cooking clubs as a kid Eryam tells us his motivations for this space. ‘I also wanted these spaces when I was younger.When I was younger when I was like 12 to between ages of like 15. My mom sent me to like Saturday culinary cooking. So it really sparked my interest in cooking. Never necessarily made me wanna be a chef, but my interest in cooking.
Read more
Health & Fitness
Between2books
Ayesha co-founder of Between2books, tells us of the importance of creating a space like this, ‘Our space provides a platform for celebrating black, brown, and underrepresented authors. It offers a community for people who might not find such connections in traditional places. Creating a literary platform that’s accessible and welcoming is vital, especially in a city like London where it can be tough to find inclusive and affordable spaces’
Literature
Between2books
Ayesha co-founder of Between2books, tells us of the importance of creating a space like this, ‘Our space provides a platform for celebrating black, brown, and underrepresented authors. It offers a community for people who might not find such connections in traditional places. Creating a literary platform that’s accessible and welcoming is vital, especially in a city like London where it can be tough to find inclusive and affordable spaces’
Literature
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