On Sunday 19 June 2016, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are visiting Columbia Road as part of a new series of events. As they describe it: The RHS is hitting the road and teaming up with London Farmers’ Markets and other organisations to hold a number of RHS On Tour events in 2016. Visitors can… Continue reading Royal Horticultural Society visiting Columbia Road
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East End Trades Guild start their campaign
East End Trades Guild (a community of small independent businesses) have just started their campaign to support bespoke events, talks and walking tours around the East End, and to produce a make of small local businesses. Find out more and join the Guild here.
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
JHERA General Meeting July 2016
Wednesday July 13th 19.30-20.30 at St Peters’ Church Hall Warner Place. An open meeting will be held on the above date. This will be to provide residents with an update on the activities of the committee, and to discuss the types of social events residents would like to engage in. If you have other items… Continue reading JHERA General Meeting July 2016
The Big Lunch and Queens Birthday celebrations
Sunday June 12th 13.00 onwards, on Jesus Green. Residents have been asking us what we are doing to celebrate the Queens 90th birthday and luckily her Majesty answered this for us. On June 12th, which is the date of the Big Lunch, she is hosting a party in the Mall, so we too are combining… Continue reading The Big Lunch and Queens Birthday celebrations
Angela Flanders Funeral
Residents will know that Columbia Road stalwart Angela Flanders has passed away. For over 30 years Angela was at the forefront of the rebirth of the Artisan Shops on the street. She was sent off in fine style by her daughter Kate and family to whom we extend our condolences. A floral tribute was sent… Continue reading Angela Flanders Funeral
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
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