Alan T

I've lived in Bow since 1985, and am fascinated by the rich history of the East End. I'm also interested in all the recent ongoing changes.

TH Children’s NURSERIES should not be sold

24th September 2017 Alan T Campaigns, Health, News in and around Bow

Tower Hamlets council wants to privatise it’s remaining public nurseries: John Smith Children’s Centre, Mary Sambrook and Overland Day Nursery. These nurseries are described by Tower Hamlets Council itself as “providing an integrated education and day

Expand your horizons this weekend

21st September 2017 Alan T Arts in East End, Events near Bow, E3, Films, Health, News in and around Bow

This Friday evening at the St. Katharine’s Precinct, 2 Butcher Row, Limehouse there’s a screening of the award winning documentary Sonic Sea which takes the audience on a journey. It explores how the ocean is

Royal London Hospital need volunteers

18th September 2017 Alan T Health, News in and around Bow

Are you: a compassionate listener? a good communicator? a person of deep faith or belief? The Chaplaincy of the Royal London Hospital is recruiting volunteers. The training session is on 10-12th October 2017. To enroll

Richard House Children’s Hospice need your old £ coins

15th September 2017 Alan T Events near Bow, E3, History, News in and around Bow

There’s just one month until the Bank of England’s deadline for using your old £1 coins. Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton could use them! Here’s how. 16th-17th Sept 2017 is London Open House weekend

More reports of attempted burglaries in Bow, London

13th September 2017 Alan T News in and around Bow, Roman Road

The local police have sent us the following information about burglaries in the E3 area: “One such incident recently involved the person/s knocking on the front door, ringing the doorbell and lifting the letter flap.