Downton Abbey star Jim Carter will take part in a charity cycling ride in Madagascar this autumn in support of Richard House Children’s Hospice, of which he is a patron. The route will take cyclists through the heart of Madagascar, ...
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Emdad to run for London’s Air Ambulance on Sunday 25th May
London’s Air Ambulance, also known as London HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service), is a charity that operates an air medical service dedicated to responding to serious trauma emergencies in and around London. Using a helicopter by day and road vehicles by ...
Read More »Sandy Jardine: total footballer
Emdad Rahman: The first time I came across William Pullar (Sandy) Jardine was when I collected his Panini sticker when I was a youngster. The Scotland icon was a star veteran at Hearts of Midlothian at the time and soon ...
Read More »The Prince of track runners
On 6th May 1954, Roger Bannister (now Sir Roger Bannister) ran the first four minute mile. In March 2012, Emdad Rahman interviewed Sir Roger. We reprint the interview today to pay tribute to Sir Roger’s achievement, sixty years ago. Emdad ...
Read More »Parallelograms marked the way forward
In 1970, Linda Perhacs was a Californian dentist – and a psychedelic folk artist. Linda’s album “Parallelograms” came out that year, and initially no one really noticed. But eventually it was discovered, and it was re-issued in 2005 and 2008 ...
Read More »East India Youth head for heaven
East India Youth is not, alas, a group of young people who have grown up in the East India area of Tower Hamlets. However, it may be the next best thing: a young man from Bournemouth who markets his music ...
Read More »Grants for London’s small charities
A new initiative has been launched to fund some of the capital’s charities. The Mayor’s Fund for London and the Santander Foundation have together set up “Community Plus London”. They are delighted to announce that they have £100,000 to give ...
Read More »Olympic and Paralympic medallist Craig MacLean MBE offers cycling tips and charity ride opportunity
Dear Reader, With the summer months upon us there could be no better time to get on your bike to join me in supporting children’s charity Place2Be! The charity is calling on people across the UK to gear up for ...
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Women for Women International supports women survivors of war. The huge amount of armed conflict which has taken place in the last 50 years has left women displaced, alone and in poverty – with few resources to rebuild their lives. ...
Read More »On the sofa with a living legend
Hasina Momtaz met her hero, veteran film star Amitabh Bachchan, on his recent trip to the East End.
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