St John Ambulance is raising money with a 100km cycle ride – with a difference. The fundraising jaunt will be undertaken by moonlight! Fortunately, the fundraiser does not take place till Saturday, 8th June – when the moonlight should be ...
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FC Brick Lane knock out in form Shadwell B out of the ILFL Challenge Cup.
When the draw was made live on the ILFL Extra show
Read More »Boost for community groups thanks to football tournament
Community groups providing popular services such as welfare advice, activities for children and sports clubs have benefited from extra funding thanks to a football tournament launched by the Mayor of Tower Hamlets. Up to 20 organisations were chosen by to ...
Read More »NFL Stars Stratford roll into Westfield City
Emdad Rahman: I think I may have met my match when I came face to face with a 6’3”, 331 pounds Juggernaut and his little friends.
Read More »Football takes centre stage
Jilu Miah Mannan with the Mayor. BFA Awards Ceremony 2012 The 16th Annual BFA Awards Ceremony, held at the Troxy, attracted 500 young people and distinguished guests from the world of football and media, local politicians, local businessmen and community ...
Read More »Study finds South Asian people like to exercise in social groups
Emdad Rahman: A study by Stirling university’s Dr Ruth Jepson has determined that South Asian people in the UKwill be more likely to exercise if it can be done as part of a group and has a social element. People ...
Read More »Council Speaker trains with Stepney FC
Councillor Rajib Ahmed took to the field to train and discuss tactics with young footballers at Stepney FC. The Under 12’s were treated to a special visit from Tower Hamlets First Citizen, who joined in a kickabout before delivering a ...
Read More »Breeze in the Park comes to London
On Sunday, 23rd September Victoria Park will be transformed into a bike riding haven as women from across London will be taking to their bikes, with their friends and family, to join others to celebrate the success of women’s cycling. With a fun and ...
Read More »“In the Rings with Ali”
Emdad Rahman: “In the Rings with Ali” is a retrospective exhibition to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s 70th year during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. During the Paralympic Games period guests have exclusive access to an exhibition of photographs, memorabilia, audio and video installations, ...
Read More »Travelling young: cycling around the world for Brain Tumour UK
Emdad Rahman: Two friends leave London on Sunday, 2nd September to cycle around the world. Matt Andrews and Anthony King will pedal in memory of inspirational friend Tony Young and in aid of Brain Tumour UK. Tony died from a ...
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