Dear friends and neighbours, Thank you to the many who took part in the Window Decorating Competition – it was a lovely surprise to see so much involvement – up and down the ages! Thank you to Carol L-S and Vanessa Kirkpatrick for the original idea, and to the committee for taking photographs and judging. Over… Continue reading Winners of the 2020 Window Decorating Competition
Category: Activities
Local activities and events.
WINDOW DISPLAY COMPETITION
WITH EASTER AROUND THE CORNER AND MANY OF US INSIDE FOR LARGE PORTIONS OF THE DAY WE INVITE YOU TO FILL YOUR WINDOWS (upstairs if downstairs has privacy film or front door or front wall!) WITH DRAWINGS, PHOTOS, CREATIONS, TOYS… BASICALLY ANYTHING THAT WILL BRING SUNSHINE TO ONLOOKERS! Here’s the idea…. · All of us make something amusing… Continue reading WINDOW DISPLAY COMPETITION
Screen on the Green – A BIG THANK YOU
I want to thank everyone who helped make our film night such a success. It was a real community effort. Ben at the Nelson for the sound system (Available for hire if you need one). Emma at Campagna for the extra table. Gifford, who drove from south of the river several times to lend screen… Continue reading Screen on the Green – A BIG THANK YOU
Tree School at Bethnal Green Nature Reserve
Phytology are hosting a summer school for children and young people, exploring our relationship with trees. It’ll be run from 29 July to 2 August. See details on the Phytology webpage.
Tower Hamlets Tennis
Tower Hamlets Tennis put on some great sessions and camps for children, and also provide adult coaching and matchplay for adults. See their website here, and follow them on Twitter for updates. #TowerhamletstennisThank you for our session at Bethnal Green Gardens Courts. Year 2 Blue had a fantastic time. They were praised for their listening… Continue reading Tower Hamlets Tennis
THE BIG LUNCH RETURNS
This Sunday 2 June at 1PM the Big Lunch returns to Jesus Green. JHERA is providing some wine and soft drinks and some music. Please Bring food to share. Help is needed on the day to put up hammocks, tables, decorations etc…. Please come and help from noon.
January “Christmas” lunch with fredom passers (2018)
JHERA hosted a January “Christmas” lunch with the freedom passers at the lovely Sundial Centre. See a few photos below. If you have more, please send them and we’ll add them to our gallery.
Fireworks Night on 8th November
*** Update w/ photos *** JHERA is organising a fireworks night on the 8th November at 7pm on Jesus Green. There will be a sharing table for residents to bring cold and hot food and drinks.
Photos from the Big Lunch and Jo Cox day
Some photos of the neighbourhood celebrating The Big Lunch and Jo Cox Day. Thanks to everyone who came for the lovely sharing food and joining in the fun. Special thanks goes to Olivier and Catherine (JHERA committee member) for their wonderful contributions, including The Big Lunch sign on Jesus Green, and the bunting and hammocks.… Continue reading Photos from the Big Lunch and Jo Cox day
Volunteering for Friends of Ion Square Fri 18th Nov
We have the makings of a committed group of people who are all keen to work together to improve Ion Square Gardens. As a start, Ingrid Chen (the “forest school” leader at Columbia Primary School) is welcoming everyone to join a volunteer day and we’re looking to use that day as an opportunity to start… Continue reading Volunteering for Friends of Ion Square Fri 18th Nov
Film Club planning – 27 Oct 7.30pm
Plans are afoot for a community cinema at St Peter’s. See further details here. Join the Film Club meeting (Thu 27 Oct 7.30-8.30pm) to find out different ways to get involved.
Pitching in with the Library of Things
A few members from JHERA are pitching in to get a Library of Things underway in the neighbourhood. It’s going to be based at St Peter’s Church and will offer people that chance to borrow everything from tools and garden equipment to kitchen appliances and carpet cleaners. The project is being supported by Civic and… Continue reading Pitching in with the Library of Things