June-July 2026

Dear neighbours,

A quick reminder that Jazz on the Green is tomorrow!

Our first act is the fantastic Central Foundation Jazz Band, and we'd love them to have a great audience. If you can please come along for 12 noon to give them a warm welcome. 

We're likely to take down the Instagram poster shortly because we're concerned about it spreading too widely on social media. We've attached the map at the bottom of this message. Please share the info in your local networks particularly if you live on an estate or are involved in a Tenants' and Residents' Association or another neighbourhood group.

As well as craft and retail stalls and the new park cafe Early Bird, there will be plenty of great local food and drink to enjoy, including Nayarita's (Mexican), Gwada (Ethiopian), Ni Fon (Taiwanese), Parika Delights (Caribbean) and a BBQ from the Lady Mildmay. Local residents Hammerton Brewery will be serving beer and wine will be available from Stable Wines on Essex Road, who are preparing to open a new business in Newington Green later this year. Finally, there will be bakes from Oma Ulla Bakes run by a former NGAG trustee. 

Everyone who organises Jazz on the Green, including the sound engineer, is a volunteer. However, we pay our musicians, entertainers and face painters professional rates. To help cover those costs-  including providing free face painting for children aged 3 to 13- we're holding a raffle with some fantastic prizes, generously donated by local residents and businesses, including:

  • Tickets and backstage passes to see Madness and Primal Scream

  • A £150 voucher for Jolene

  • A hamper and wine tasting for two at Yield N16

  • £40 vouchers for Buller & Rice, Shine on the Green and Stella's

If you can't make it tomorrow but would still like to support the event, you can buy raffle tickets by making a donation here and emailing us. We'll send you your ticket numbers and will share winning numbers on Instagram tomorrow.

If you're able to donate a last-minute raffle prize, we'd be hugely grateful. Please email us before 10am tomorrow.

We look forward to seeing you on the Green!

Team NGAG

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