Geezer, Ray Gipson, interviewed in 2015 Ray said that he’s spent all his life living in Bow, “… though my Mum was evacuated to have me as a baby, but after 10 days came back
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The Geezers visit the Thames River Police Museum
On Tuesday 10th Oct the Geezers enjoyed a very informative visit to the Thames River Police Museum at 98 Wapping High Street. The Thames Police were founded on this very site in 1798, and are
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Founder member of the Geezers, John Day, dies
The Geezers attended the funeral of John Day, a true gentleman, and founding member of the Geezers. John was an ever present member from 2006. John (aged 93) is standing behind the walker in the
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Finally, finally, the last daytrip of Summer 2023
The Geezers go to Maldon 20th September And so, for the very final daytrip of summer 2023, it was a windswept, slightly overcast day. But as we set off, similarly to the last trip, the
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Bin Strike Now Over, and Pensions Triple Lock
* Update Tower Hamlets bins strike is over. Waste collections resume Weds 27th Sept. Bin Strike from today to 1st October Tower Hamlets Council says: “A number of Tower Hamlets Council frontline waste service workers
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