It was a cold, wet, windy night on Weds 28th December but that didn’t deter a small group of Geezers from experiencing this 700 year old ceremony at the Tower of London. This is an
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Author: Alan T
I've lived in Bow since 1985, and am fascinated by the rich history of the East End. I'm also interested in all the recent ongoing changes.
Pensioners – got your winter fuel payment? Pension Credit?
Around 11.6 million pensioners should have started to receive up to an extra £300 on top of the existing £300 winter fuel payment from Weds 23rd November. The money is due to appear on pensioners
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Keeping Warm & news around Bow, E3
Tower Hamlets Council has setup warm hubs where residents can socialise, and have a hot drink in the local Idea Stores. You can also borrow a computer, or take your own, and use the free
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Brilliant visit by Dan Wormald from The Natural History Museum
As you probably know the Geezers love a bit of history, but this time it was pre-historic…. Dan Wormald from The Natural History Museum brought his enthusiastic approach and some fascinating items to the Idea
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The Geezers coach trip to Winchester
On Tuesday 22nd November the Geezers enjoyed their last coach trip of the year – to Winchester. The coach picked them up outside the Tredegar Community Centre in Morville Street, Bow. They went to visit
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