Age UK say, “No-one should be left without the care they need or forced to sell their home to get help. But at the moment this could happen to any one of us. Our new
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Author: Alan T
I started as a photographer and I'm fascinated by, and documenting England. I'm especially interested in the history of the East End of London. I've lived in Bow since 1985.
Vicky Park One O’clock Club
Guest post from Bow East Councillor, Marc Francis: For the second year running families with young children in Bow have been dealt a serious blow by Tower Hamlets Council. Last year, it was news of
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Electric Car Charging Points in Bow
The above Ubitricity electric car charging point on the east side of Tredegar Square, Bow sparked my curiosity. According to Google maps they have only two on-street electric car charging points in Bow. The other
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Report on Geezers Events and Activities
Geezers Organised Activities incl. Bow Bowls: October – December 2019 October 2019 Weekly Weight Training sessions at gym in Bethnal Green for men over 55. Tuesday 1st October 2019 The Geezers went to Let’s Celebrate
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Age UK calls for next Government to Invest in Older People
Ahead of the 12 December general election, Age UK call for the next Government to invest in older people and the public services they need. 6 million over 65s in England are in need of
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Christmas Markets, Cashless (again), Mystery of a Name, Normal for Westminster
Urban Makers Christmas Market at Ecology Pavilion Next Sat & Sun 7/8th Dec there’s an Urban Makers Christmas Market at the Ecology Pavilion in Mile End Park (E3 5TW) from 11-5 each day. Entry is
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Heartfield: One Man’s War exhibition at Four Corners
Helmut Herzfeld was born in Berlin in 1891. During WW1 he and his brother published an underground journal and setup a radical publishing business. To avoid censorship he began experimenting with cut up newsprint and advertisements to create subversive images.
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The New Globe pub, Lady Lane Market, QM Jazz
The New Globe MEOTRA have been investigating what is happening to The New Globe, which people tell me is listed. Tower Hamlets council say that building work has been going on without the relevant planning
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