Africa Utopia Africa Utopia (photo above) is an annual festival celebrating the arts and culture of one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-changing continents. It’s on at the Southbank Centre from Thurs 19th July
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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.
How to contact Tower Hamlets Police
Our local Met Police have issued a useful pdf guide (with active links) of how to contact them. You can download it here. Below is a partial list of who to contact regarding crime, anti-social behaviour,
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Fete Mile End Park, Community Golf Day, Raise Money for St Joseph’s Hospice
What’s on soon in the East End The Village Butty is this Saturday (14th July 2018) in Mile End Park near the Palm Tree pub. The fete runs from 12-10pm and will have music, tug of
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See the Restored Tower at Bow Church
Last Saturday the scaffolding was finally removed from Bow Church Tower. The first part of a Heritage Lottery Funded restoration of the church is complete, and ready for you to see. On Sat 14th July
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Building Men’s Health Project
Photo above: Building Men’s Health. Art & Design Technology Teacher, Anna, with Geezers, Tony (left) and Charlie (right). The Geezers is a group of older men who meet weekly in Bow. They also engage in
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