“It’s a London Ting” How Stratford Centre Skaters Influenced the Skate Community—film Screening

Join us for a special event celebrating the launch of a Documentary about the Stratford Centre skaters of Newham.

Experience the pre-pandemic stories of the Newham Skate community through a series of interviews and footage.

“It’s a London Ting” showcases skaters of all ages who frequented the centre for three decades, including Wayne Gordon, a skater from the 80s known as the “Godfather of Jam skating” in the UK skate scene.

Other interviews feature skaters who shaped the British skating style, including members of we_thenc – The Next Chapter skating collective, who have skated worldwide. Additionally, members of the Stratford #OSS and the “Chop and Shuffle” skate style are highlighted.

Following the screening, a Q&A session will be hosted by Amzy from Skatetingz, along with Documentary Producer Marilyn Fontaine, Documentary Director, and Editor Jack Matthew, and four members of the skate community.

This event is open to everyone, especially the Newham community, to delve into the social history of the Stratford Centre.

Introduction 6.30pm
Screening 6.45 -7.30pm
Panel discussion 7.40pm
Discussion ends 8.10pm
Event closes and guests leave 8.40pm

*If you are unable to attend please cancel your ticket to allow people on the waiting list to attend instead*

If you require mobility access please let us know

Q & A Panel to be Confirmed

Image credits: Jack Matthew, Leigsha Peter