Most pensioners are forced to get by on about £10,000 a year. The full state pension is £137.50 a week. The Government cancelled the pensions triple lock which was meant to keep pensions in line
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Author: 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.
The Geezers Christmas Lunch plus the Lady Franklin news
King Prawn Cocktails Despite the depressive gloom emanating from Westminster, the Geezers had a great Christmas Lunch last week at the Eagle in Snaresbrook. Three course meals on their festive menu were £14.49 and were
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Christmas Carols Sunday 19th 5pm
The Crofton Singers have cancelled their concert on Mon 20th, but you can join in the MEOTRA carols tonight out of doors. Mile End Old Town Residents’ Association (MEOTRA) are holding a Carols in the
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CANCELLED: Crofton Singers Concert at St Paul’s in Bow
The Crofton Singers have sadly had to cancel their free concert on Monday 20th December. “Following news last night we have had to cancel the Crofton Singers concert on Monday due to rising covid cases,
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Stage and the City fundraising update
Last weeks show at the Mulberry Theatre on Parnell Road was to raise funds for the Fiorentini Foundation to enable children with affected by cancer to attend the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School. The
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