Bow East Councillor Marc Francis writes on the Tower Hamlets Budget for 2021 -22 which is due to go before the Council on Thurs 4th March 2021: “Next month marks the centenary of the legendary
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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.
New Creative Space on Aberfeldy Estate seeks funds
Back in May 2018 The Tommy Flowers pub opened at 50 Aberfeldy Street, Poplar, London, E14. Garry Hunter, who has a background in arts management was instrumental in bringing some life to the Aberfeldy estate
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Felix food redistribution charity opening in Bow
The Felix Project, a London-wide food redistribution charity is expanding by launching a new depot in Bow mid April. They are looking for volunteers in Bow: Warehouse Assistants work as part of team to sort
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Covid-19 testing and vaccinations in Tower Hamlets
Update 21st Dec 2021 The Tower Hamlets Council website lists bookable and walk-in local vaccination centres here. New walk-in Covid-19 tests in Canary Wharf A new walk-in centre for people to have rapid Covid-19 tests
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A massive development: UCL East
Out on one of my exercise perambulations across the Olympic Park I took the top photo. I didn’t know who the building was for, I was just interested in it’s wintery skeletal appearance. Back home
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