Remembrance Sunday, Ion Square, 11 Nov. Please join us to raise a glass in memory of the 168 men from our area whom we know fell during WWI. In the Hall there will be some readings and the chance to chat with Phillipa Atkinson who collated over 120 biographies of these men.
Category: Neighbourhood
Home Life, Where Do You Think You Live?
Home Life, Where Do You Think You Live? Is a photographic documentation by Marie Sleigh of the interiors and residents of the Victorian properties that make up the Jesus Hospital Estate in the East End of London. The project is about the here and now and, freezing a moment in time, a celebration of those residents who… Continue reading Home Life, Where Do You Think You Live?
Bethnal Green Health Centre – Garden Project
In autumn of 2017, Rex Thornborough got to hear about the wild patch of land at the back of the local GP surgery. He could see there was potential to turn it into a garden for enjoyment of staff and patients and he drew a plan to create a small scale physic garden. At JHERA’s… Continue reading Bethnal Green Health Centre – Garden Project
Bethnal Green Tube disaster anniversary marked on BBC
From the BBC: Bethnal Green Tube disaster’s 75th anniversary marked.
Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour
Unseen photos of East End London in glorious colour from the BBC
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.
Tower Hamlets “Ask the Mayor” on 14 Nov
John Biggs, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, is inviting residents to the next ‘Ask the Mayor’ question and answer event on Tuesday 14 November at St Hilda’s East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, E2 7EY from 7.30pm – 9pm. The ‘Ask the Mayor’ session gives local people the chance to put questions to Mayor Biggs, to… Continue reading Tower Hamlets “Ask the Mayor” on 14 Nov
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.
AGM Monday 6th November
Protest Winterville at Haggerston Park
SIGN PETITION HERE On the notice board there is a Green Flag Winner certificate, a well-deserved accolade for the amazing job that the Haggerston Park Rangers perform. On the Green Flag Award website (greenflagaward.org.uk), their first aim is given: To ensure that everybody has access to quality green and other open spaces, irrespective of where… Continue reading Protest Winterville at Haggerston Park
Consultation on proposed traffic improvements
Many of you will have seen the flyer posted through doors inviting feedback on proposed traffic improvements in our neighbourhood. We wanted to share the link and encourage participation. The proposed closure of Ravenscroft Road (3 on the map) in particular is something many have wanted in order to reduce speeding and other anti-social behaviour,… Continue reading Consultation on proposed traffic improvements
Inaugural Film Night
We had a smashing evening on the green this weekend. Children and adults had a super evening of film, popcorn and delicious hotdogs (some of us had two!). On behalf of the JHERA committee, members, associates residents and friends, we would like to extend our considerable thanks to Giff, Wendy and Rob for their efforts… Continue reading Inaugural Film Night
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