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This month in our gallery: photography by Mehmet Hassan.

Mehmet Hassan is a professional photographer based in Wood Green. Shooting street photography for over ten years, Mehmet has an interest in capturing moments where people drop their guard amidst the bustle of city life.
Sharpening his skills in architectural photography, Mehmet progressed naturally to shooting at eye-level, preferring to photograph London life as it happened, unguarded. 

'I find street photography intoxicating, a place where I lose myself, the only thought crossing my mind is the patterns of people crossing my path. When I'm shooting on the streets I am constantly scanning, watching and anticipating the movements of the crowd ready to fire off my shutter. I don't pretend that what I shoot is the full story, my photography is a construct of my mind and I consider each photo a self portrait.'

One of Mehmet's many projects is documenting Wood Green. Centred mainly around the Harringay area, capturing moments stretching up to the Holloway Road and circling back through Green Lanes. Mehmet's Wood Green portfolio dates back to his earliest time as a street photographer, capturing moments we all recognise. 

'Wood Green is probably me at my most raw. As a child of the area, I feel a degree of protection about the place. Wood Green is an ever evolving location, with a population that has long roots dating back decades. I feel it's always at the cusp of changing; it certainly isn't the same place I grew up in as a child.' Free.

Join author Cate Baum to celebrate the release of her novel Land of Hope.

Wife of The Devil O’ Th’ Moor. Hope Gleason has many names. The child of a shepherd raised in the remote moors of Northern England, Hope has always understood the satanic brutality of the land.

But when an ear-splitting, unknowable sound destroys the nearby village, Hope must embark on a dangerous journey to survive through the ravaged land with a lad, newly orphaned and alone, under her wing. As they trek the wilds together to find her husband, her violent past chases her at every turn and long-buried memories begin to resurface. A pitch-black, magnetic, and unforgettable meditation on the nature of love, evil, and the power of redemption, Land of Hope mixes history and the myths of the English moors to tell a compelling modern English fable of serial killers at the end of the world.  

Join festival headlining tellers Minnie Wilkinson and Aaron Oliver for an extra special additional afternoon story session for children! 

Suitable for 0-11 year olds and their adults too!

Ready to turn your writing dream into a published reality but don’t know where to begin? Have you finished a manuscript and wonder what’s next?

Join editorial consultant and editor Rali Chorbadzhiyska for a practical, encouraging workshop that demystifies the path to publication. Whether you’re aiming for a traditional publishing deal or exploring alternative routes, this session will walk you through key stages in the writer’s journey – from polishing your manuscript to understanding submission strategies and industry expectations. To make the most of your attendance, please bring any questions you may have as the session will finish with a Q&A. And get ready to take the next step in your writing journey with confidence!

Rali Chorbadzhiyska is an editorial consultant at Rali Editorial, specialising in helping authors refine and elevate their work through expert and supportive editorial guidance. She also works with publishers to offer experienced help in the editorial process. Rali has previously worked at Penguin Random House, Faber and Canongate, and she is driven by a passion for excellent storytelling and the desire to help talented writers succeed. She can be found at www.RaliEditorial.com and @reading.rali. 

Club Verbal Discharge takes the reins at All Good Spoken Word night in All Good Bookshop. The finest readings of new writing known universe. Expect the usual madness. Full bar with drinks flowing till late. Doors 7pm. Curtain at 7:30. 

Tickets start from £5 (via another website).

Join artists Catherine and Richard and guests for the launch of their new show in our gallery space.

This workshop introduces participants to the art of bookbinding through hands-on experience. You’ll learn how to make your own hand-stitched notebook using traditional techniques and beautiful materials. The session will explore how craftsmanship and creativity come together in the process of making something both practical and personal. Suitable for beginners and anyone curious about handmade books, this workshop offers a calm, creative space to slow down and enjoy tactile making. All materials provided.