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- Farewell Kevin – the true great who enriched the lives of so many
- Reflections of the Past: King George V Dock construction
- History club looking forward to the future – while reflecting on the past!
- Former North Woolwich Old Station Museum to become a church
- The Christmas Toy Appeal Roll of Honour: Thank you for making a difference
- A truly incredible effort against the odds – Newham Christmas Toy Appeal reaches target
- North Woolwich pub is ‘set to re-open in the New Year’
- Sponsored swim for Newham Toy Appeal completed – now please help our campaign
- Our toughest ever challenge – launch of the vital annual appeal to save Christmas for local young people
- Shape the future of the Royal Oak site – and tell your memories of the much-loved pub
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Farewell Kevin – the true great who enriched the lives of so many
If you are lucky in life you get to meet one truly great person. I met mine more than 40 years ago. It was Kevin Jenkins. Kevin Jenkins was the most remarkable man I have […]
The Christmas Toy Appeal Roll of Honour: Thank you for making a difference
Almost three thousand children will wake up to some Christmas gifts tomorrow – thanks to the joy provided by a remarkable campaign in the community. The Newham Christmas Toy Appeal met its target for the […]
A truly incredible effort against the odds – Newham Christmas Toy Appeal reaches target
Given the present struggles all of us face in our daily lives at this time we knew that this year’s Newham Christmas Toy Appeal would be the toughest ever. For the last 43 years the […]
Sponsored swim for Newham Toy Appeal completed – now please help our campaign
I’ve done it! Absolutely cream crackered but for the 43rd year I’ve managed to complete the sponsored swim for the Newham Christmas Toy Appeal. If you feel you can support the vital campaign run by […]
Our toughest ever challenge – launch of the vital annual appeal to save Christmas for local young people
It’s going to be a tough ask in these unprecedented times. Never before have we kicked off the vital appeal that has been a bit part of local life for 43 years in the middle […]
Lift off for sponsored swim for vital appeal
I’m raising funds for a special appeal that has been part of my life in Newham for 43 years…a campaign that is right at the heart of life in East London. It was all those […]
Young get chance to design COVID-19 capsule – and fill the inside!
Newham’s young people are being given the chance to design the outside of a special time capsule – as well as contribute to the contents. Charity Ambition, Aspire, Achieve and Heritage Newham – People, Places, […]