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- Launch of a special community appeal at the heart of our community
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- ‘Our Linda’ Lewis is honoured with a plaque to mark her journey from ‘Custom House to California’
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Colin Grainger
Making a splash to raise funds for Toy Appeal
I’M RAISING funds for a special appeal that has been part of my life in for 45 years…a campaign that is right at the heart of life in Newham. It was all those years ago […]
Christmas Toy Appeal – facing our toughest ever challenge to bring joy to those who need it most
FOR thousands of families in Newham it has again been a very difficult year. And it is getting harder by the week. The cost of living crisis is biting hard. As a result, the Kevin […]
Help us spread Christmas joy to those who need it most
Since I wrote about the difficult times communities have faced 12 months ago, there have been some reasons to be cheerful but many to give us the view of continuing challenging times. Just when the […]
Reflections of the past- dock follies
Over the years many stories have emerged about thefts from the docks inNorth Woolwich, Silvertown, Canning Town and Custom House. Here are two from over 100 years ago – from the old East Ham Recorder […]
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 […]
We’ve done it again – Newham Christmas Toy Appeal hits target
FOR the last 42 years a remarkable campaign in the community in Newham has spread much needed joy to children who need it most. And I am happy to report today that the Newham Christmas […]
Campaigning for the community for 50 years – happy birthday Newham Recorder
Happy birthday to the Newham Recorder, which celebrates the milestone of 50 years of existence today. I was asked to write a piece marking the anniversary today for a special supplement in the paper. And […]