Rainham Marshes

Looking for a day out that’s not too far. Try the RSPB’s Rainham Marshes. It’s just over an hour in the car or you can catch the train from Fenchurch Street to Purfleet (C2C line).

Wines for summer drinking

Wednesday July 13th 20.30-22.00 Wine Tasting at St Peters’ Church Hall, Warner Place. The sharp witted amongst you will have recognised that this event follows immediately after the general meeting! Becky Matthews, London Prestige Sales Manager from Majestic wines will talk you through a range of wines. £5.00 for waged, £2.00 for Freedom Passers/Unwaged details… Continue reading Wines for summer drinking

New building proposed on Hackney Rd

News: Online petition against the redevelopment now here. People are being invited to view a new building proposal to be built on the site where the current Mecca Bingo hall stands. The site owner, Hackney Holdings, and developer, LBS properties, are exhibiting their plans, prior to a planning application, and inviting questions and feedback from… Continue reading New building proposed on Hackney Rd

Result of public consultation published

Tower Hamlets have published the results of the public consultation inviting responses to their “addendums to the character appraisal and management guidelines for the Chapel House, Driffield Road, Fairfield Road, Jesus Hospital Estate, Medway, Tredegar Square, Victoria Park and York Square conservation areas.”

Local cycle and pedestrian improvements

Tower Hamlets Council and Transport for London are making some changes to some of the roads and pavements around Ion Square, Columbia Road and Virginia Road. The scheme, as the council notice describes it, “has been designed to improve safety, accessibility and connectivity”. Details have been posted to local residents. If you haven’t seen them… Continue reading Local cycle and pedestrian improvements

New East London Nature Reserve

A new nature reserve, Woodberry Wetlands, has been opened in Stoke Newington. The reserve, formed from Stoke Newington’s East reservoir, opened in May and entry is free. Visit the reserve’s website here, and see this Guardian story about David Attenborough joining in its official opening.

Bishopsgate Goodsyard plans get deferred

The development plans for the Bishopsgate Station Goodsyard, covered here on the Guardian, has been put on hold (yet again). The More Light More Power campaign is predicting the decision will be deferred till after Boris Johnson’s mayorship: We are looking to a new Mayor of London to be the turning-point for a new vision, ideally… Continue reading Bishopsgate Goodsyard plans get deferred