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Help support a vital appeal at the heart of the community
This week sees the launch of a special community appeal that has has shown the true soul of life in Newham for the last 40 years. And the success of the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas […]
East London story that changed the course of the war
The Royal Docks and London’s East End suffered mass devastation during the Second World War. From Black Saturday on September 7 1940, the lives of locals changed forever. But the latest in our Forgotten Stories […]
Simply the best – Toy Appeal reaches target
EVERY year for the last 39 a campaign in the community in East London has spread much needed joy to under-privileged children. And I am happy to report on this lovely morning that the Community […]
Toy Appeal moves into vital stage as quiz night breaks record
The Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy Appeal is now moving up a gear , as we move into the last few vital weeks of the campaign. Almost 4,000 toys have already been donated, but […]
Support a vital appeal at the heart of the community in East London
Tomorrow sees the launch of a special community appeal that has been part of my life for the last 40 years. I appeal to you today to support the campaign that is right at the heart […]
A special kind of giving as Toy Appeal spreads Christmas joy
EVERY year for the last 38 years I have been part of a campaign in the community in East London to help with a very special appeal to spread come much needed joy to under-privileged […]
Firms and workers fantastic support for Christmas appeal
FIRMS and workers involved in the redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are giving fantastic support to the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy Appeal. Under the umbrella of the London Legacy Development […]