Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic Bow Foodbank has experienced a rapid escalation in the number of families needing support. A second site was opened in Bethnal Green, and the original Bow Foodbank moved
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WHAT OLDER PEOPLE NEED, MILE END PARK SURVEY
Age UK survey results Rosie McKearney emailed to say that 40,000 people responded to Age UK to let them know what they thought older people need most to live well coming out of the pandemic. Here
Read moreFelix Food Distribution Charity going live in Poplar
Back in February I wrote that the Felix Food Distribution Charity was looking for volunteers in East London. They’re ready to go at Thomas Road, Poplar, E14 7BN. It’s opposite Lidl’s on Burdett Road. If
Read moreDon Tomlin
Geezers Ricky Ayliffe and Barrie Stradling visited the grave of Don Tomlin to commemorate his life. They are pictured here at The City of London Cemetery & Crematorium on Wednesday 7th April 2021. Don, a
Read moreTextiles Exhibition, Virtual Guided Tours, Daytrip to the Countryside
Italian Textiles Exhibition extended The Estorick Collection is planning to reopen to the public on 19 May 2021. Italian Threads has been extended to 20 June 2021. I went last year and thought it was
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