Featured
Bookshops in Woodstock Part 1: Bibliophilia
Situated in one of those beautiful old buildings in Albert Rd. (# 48 to be precise) you will find the bookshop Bibliofilia. Not an everyday joe bookshop. No Siree! Here you’ll find the latest books on contemporary art, graphic novels, design, street art and cult fiction. All displayed on zen-like white shelves. The being responsible for this eclectic shop is an inspiring individual. Xavier Nagel – the man behind Bibliofilia says, “Books are my life, I am book crazy.”
History
The Leliebloem Farm
Posted on 19 July 2012
This is fifth installment of Jim Hislop’s fascinating history of the farms that made up Woodstock. You can also view Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and our general Woodstock history. The least well-known of the three adjoining ‘bloem’ farms of Woodstock, Leliebloem was a narrow property that was situated between Zonnebloem and Roodebloem. It [...] Full Story
Art
Lyndi Sales ‘Deep Sky Survey’ at Whatiftheworld
Posted on 04 July 2012
Deep Sky Survey is the name of Lyndi Sales’s latest exhibition which runs to 14 July 2012 at Whatiftheworld’s impressive new location at 1 Argyle Road, corner Albert Road, Woodstock. “The body of work investigates the existential questions presented to us by science and its metaphors, man being a ‘symptom’ of the universe at large” explains the artist’s statement. Full Story
Community
Another Woodstock lane gets a scrub and a makeover
Posted on 15 June 2012
We are always happy to hear rumours that our story on the cleaning of Hounslow lane had inspired several other groups of Woodstock residents to do the same. Here is another great example of how these unused bits of real estate can be changed into havens of space where kids and dogs can play safely, and residents can flex their green fingers. Full Story
Woodstock Biz
Featured Local Biz: Sojourn Natural Spa
Posted on 05 June 2012
WIN A RELAXING MASSAGE- COMPETITION EXCLUSIVE TO ILW READERS! We love our neighbourhood, but until recently there have been some things that it just didn’t offer, so one had to venture out to town or the suburbs for those. But did you know that you could now get your massages and beauty treatments right here in the ‘hood? Sojourn Natural Spa is an oasis of tranquility in Woodstock. Full Story
Art
Side Street Studios
Posted on 08 March 2012
Creatives are flocking to Woodstock in droves to set up shops and studios, but recently there has been a shortage of affordable studio space. Side Street Studios hopes to fill this gap and keep fostering the creative spirit Woodstock is known for. ILW speaks to developer Elad Kirshenbaum about this new venture. Full Story
History
The Zonnebloem Farm
Posted on 16 February 2012
This is fourth installment of Jim Hislop’s fascinating history of the farms that made up Woodstock. You can find Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here, and our general Woodstock history here. Zonnebloem Farm Somewhat of a landmark on the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak, Zonnebloem House (Picture 1), on the border [...] Full Story
