On Super Saturday (4th July 2020) I was surprised to walk past nearly empty pubs in Bow at lunchtime and in the mid afternoon.
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Pubs re-opening, Four Corners Gallery, New 50+ website
Pubs in Bow re-opening I’m afraid some of our local pubs have websites they haven’t updated – or no websites at all. The Coborn say: “We will be re-opening from Monday 20th July and we can’t wait
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Tower Hamlets Council staff to strike
On Friday 3rd July a 3-day strike by 4,000 Tower Hamlets Council staff will start. It’s over the forced requirement for all staff to sign a different replacement contract of employment by Monday 6th July.
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Our Hibernation is NOT Ending
Shuttered shops on the Roman Road On March 23rd Boris Johnson introduced the lockdown, saying it would be reviewed in three weeks. Three months later not much of the lockdown has lifted. Boris Johnson’s announcement
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The Best Way to use a Face Mask or Covering and a Pattern
Scientists have observed commuters unwittingly using face masks and coverings incorrectly, putting themselves and others at risk
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National Theatre online, Facemasks, Westfield Opening, Unpaid Carers
Watch The Madness of George III online. Facemasks now required on public transport. Shops reopening. Number of unpaid carers soars.
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Some of the Geezers were finally able to meet
From last week we’ve been able to have up to six people in our garden. A small contingent of the Geezers came to our house for a drink. It was great to meet up and
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry plans on hold
The Whitechapel Bell Foundry development was granted planning permission by Tower Hamlets Council on 14th Nov 2019. The plans include retaining the listed building and shopfront. Making internal alterations to provide new artists workshops and
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