From community events and business news to tips on maintaining your garden over the winter, here we have something for everyone. Our community is a busy, active one. We support residents in their own events as well as host special seasonal events in the park at De Beauvoir Square and in the De Beauvoir Block. We also get involved in wider community events such as the Hackney Half Marathon.
Our 'Insights' are written by our expert in-house team and our special monthly guest bloggers who cover some first-hand stories from people in De Beauvoir town. Our news will keep on coming - at The Benyon Estate there is never a dull day!
A highlight of the Benyon Estate’s social calendar is welcoming our long-standing tenants and their families for a festive afternoon tea at the De Beauvoir Block each year.
In October, contractors from across the Estate gathered at the De Beauvoir Block to celebrate the hard work and successes of the past 18 months and beyond.
Acclaimed milliner Justin Smith of J Smith Esquire has created hats and headpieces for fashion weeks and runways across the globe, his work has been sold in boutiques and renowned department stores worldwide, and he creates bespoke pieces for private commissions.
To celebrate returning to our offices and to thank everyone for their continued support, we were pleased to welcome tenants and members to a glittering drinks party at the De Beauvoir Block.
Calling De Beauvoir Block tenants – the new members area on The Block website is now live!
We spoke to garden designer Leon van Rooyen in August 2020, where he shared some advice on how to prepare your garden before the winter months set in. The Benyon Estate tenant Leon started his garden maintenance business ‘The Ultimate Plant Guy’ in May last year after his career in HR ended due to COVID-19.
A new wine boutique store and bar opened its door and we are happy to introduce you to our new commercial residents!
We’re pleased to have welcomed two new tenants into the fold, with STBY and The Liminal Space taking up residence at the De Beauvoir Block earlier this year.
A new style of post-pandemic co-working space has been opened in Hackney’s De Beauvoir Town, in response to a growing demand for flexible workspace options.
Following the success of the Christmas shopping trail in 2020, the De Beauvoir Spring Shopping Trail took place on Sunday 16th May, to encourage residents to shop local and support their neighbours.
After almost 20 years at the Benyon Estate, maintenance supervisor John Bell retired in March 2021.
Tucked away just off Southgate Road is De Beauvoir Workshops, a network of light industrial and workshop units designed for traditional craft and design businesses and individuals.
Over the past months, the creative community - our De Beauvoir Block tenants have been working on some remarkable projects. Here is a taste of just a few that you won’t want to miss.
