Hanna-Mariam Chowdhury reviews India on Film: 1899-1947, Treasures from the BFI National Archive. THE BRITISH Film Institute, in partnership with British Council, has released India on Film: 1899-1947, Treasures from the BFI National Archive, providing viewers in the UK and across India with access to an unparalleled ...
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Barry Culling completes 250th Parkrun
Emdad Rahman ROAD RUNNER Barry Culling celebrated his 250th Parkrun in the only way he knows how – running in fancy dress with a crowd and scoffing cake at the end. Despite the early morning heat, the Dagenham runner notched ...
Read More »Capture sunset Up at The O2
THERE’S A photography special on at Up at The O2 on 17th July – to mark its fifth birthday. Members of the public will be able to do the usual climb – but this will be an evening climb, in ...
Read More »Up at The O2 celebrates fifth birthday
HALF A MILLION people have already experienced Up at The O2 – a 90-minute climbing expedition to the peak of London’s O2 music and entertainment venue. Past climbers have included Ant & Dec, Rudimental, Sam Smith, Pixie Lott, 30 Seconds to Mars – and our ...
Read More »Enjoy the great outdoors with Up At The O2
Emdad Rahman WHETHER IT’S A solo or a group climb, you’ll hit the giddy heights as you scale the O2 and savour some fantastic views of our city. The great outdoors always gets the juices flowing, and with no help from ...
Read More »Facing prison to protect privacy – what others say
Mohammed Rabbani, International Director of CAGE, said: (charged under Section 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000): “This should be a moment of pride and celebration for Muslims. There are some members of our community that are not just going to complain, ...
Read More »Have a walk with TfL
MOST OF US IN London use the wheeled transport which Transport for London (TfL) provides: buses, Tubes and trains. However, Tfl is now reminding us that on 20th and 21st May they will be running a number of recreational walks which ...
Read More »ArcelorMittal Orbit: one attraction; many memories
Emdad Rahman WE ADMIRED the ArcelorMittal Orbit at London 2012 during the Paralympic Games and at the time thought of how great it would be to climb up it one day and survey the surroundings from a vantage point on ...
Read More »Building community spirit through volunteering
Emdad Rahman Maybe a home is nothing but two arms holding you tight when you’re at your worst. It’s been a busy weekend for us. On Christmas Eve I visited Mujib’s Chill & Grill, who very generously agreed to donate 50% ...
Read More »Sylhet over 50s win Sonali Othith District Cup
Ismael Rahman Sylhet District over 50s made history today as the golden generation became the first ever winners of the Sonali Othith Greater Sylhet District Cup UK. Emdad Rahman’s men faced a strong Sunamganj team in a breathtakingly entertaining final ...
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