Emdad Rahman The BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM (BCF) hosted a community Iftar gathering on Sunday 19th May 2019, at the Hedgecock Community Centre as part of local members observing the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar gathering was attended by ...
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Meet the beasts at the Cemetery Park
THERE’S BEASTS, plants and lots of outdoor enjoyment coming up at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park in Mile End. Join in these special events – or pop into the park when you’re passing to enjoy the great outdoors. Sunday, 26th May ...
Read More »Splash Lifeskills Youth feed the elderly
Emdad Rahman SPLASH LIFESKILLS youngsters from Poplar have been using the month of Ramadan to increase their community activities. A small group of young people led by youth worker Amrana Begum visited Sonali Gardens community care centre and old people’s ...
Read More »Local youngsters serve the elderly
Emdad Rahman Splash Lifeskills youngsters from Poplar have been using the month of Ramadan to increase their community activities. A small group of young people led by youth worker Amrana Begum visited Sonali Gardens community care centre and old people’s ...
Read More »Police celebrate maiden century
NEARLY 8,000 women are serving officers with the Metropolitan Police at all levels, from the humblest new recruit to the Commissioner herself – but it wasn’t like that in the early days. It’s just over 100 years since the Metropolitan ...
Read More »Women hold Iftar for Rohingya
Women will be breaking the fast together on Friday, at a gathering at the Brady Centre which aims to raise money for Rohingya women and girls. All women, of all faiths, are welcome. There will be refreshments, talks and stalls. ...
Read More »Dance the afternoon away in Bow
A DANCE TASTER afternoon is taking place today, 11th May, from 2.30-5.15pm at Bow Church. Dance-wise, there will be a free taster rueda class (please bring trainers to wear) which is suitable for beginners and improvers. If you enjoy the ...
Read More »Chicksand community drives its own change
FAMILIES, CHILDREN and local residents from the Chicksand Estate in Tower Hamlets have taken part in an Easter celebration which culminated in the installation of a large community mural. The event – organised by The Young Foundation, a charity whose ...
Read More »Islamic Relief backs south London Eco-Ramadan
While the UK Parliament wonders how to respond to the Extinction Rebellion and other protests over climate change, the Balham Mosque and Tooting Islamic Centre were taking a quiet step forward – by launching an Eco-Ramadan. The Eco-Ramadan was planned ...
Read More »Double winners Wapping end season on a high
Emdad Rahman Wapping Youth FC under 14’s have rounded off a fantastic season by completing both the Echo League Cup and Echo Premier Division Double. The Tower Hamlets team led by Alan Bayram and his assistant Russel Roach also created ...
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