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. ...
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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 ...
Read More »Barking parkrunners highlight global clean water problems
Emdad Rahman RUNNERS AT BARKING PARKRUN joined up to celebrate Global 6K for Water Day to highlight the issues faced by people who do not have easy access fresh and clean water. Six kilometers (or 3.7 miles) is the average ...
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THERE’S MANY AN East End resident that’s found fame in front of the cameras – but the latest East Ender making a name for themselves has done so in a rather unusual way. A seagull seems to have stopped off ...
Read More »East London Mosque is ready for Ramadan
AS ONE OF London’s most active centres of Islamic study and worship, with a commitment to engagement in its local East London community, the East London Mosque is ready for the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan Timetable The Ramadan 2019 ...
Read More »Age UK members become Dementia Friends
Maruf Ahmed Members and activity participants at Age UK based in Caxton Hall, Bow recently attended an information session to become Dementia Friends. The lunchtime awareness programme in partnership with Malmesbury Community Projects (MCP) a grassroots charity organisation for the ...
Read More »Top gongs given out at the British Bangladesh Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2019
Harry Potter actress Afshan Azad and EastEnders & Bend it Like Beckham actor Ameet Chana hosted a lavish award ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf, celebrating the achievements of the British Bangladeshi community in the Fashion & Lifestyle ...
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