This summer Laxeiro celebrates 35 years in business! This summer we celebrate 35 years in business. Check out #columbiaroad circa1982. #laxeiro was a shop with a green front. #eastend #london pic.twitter.com/DcEcAfDTxZ — Laxeiro (@Laxeiro) June 15, 2017
Category: Neighbourhood
Naseem Khan obituary
A wonderful reflection on one of our neighbours, Naseem Khan, who sadly passed away this month. Naseem Khan obituary https://t.co/KciPEKJ0le — jhera (@jhestate) July 4, 2017
Campania & Jones review
The Guardian has a nice little write up of our very local Campania & Jones. Campania & Jones, London E2: ‘It’s not perfect, but I simply don’t care’ – restaurant review | Marina O’Loughlin https://t.co/zmWRYa8nOs — jhera (@jhestate) July 4, 2017
Handy Contacts page
HANDY CONTACTS Thanks to the help from fellow JHERA members and the growing number of suggestions made on the message board, we’ve compiled a list of helpful contacts, e.g. electricians, plumbers, window cleaners, etc. We’ve also included a space for members to add their own recommendations.
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
Big Lunch and Jo Cox day 2017
We’ll be celebrating the Big Lunch and Jo Cox day next Sunday (18th June). Hoping things will get going at 1pm on Jesus Green, but of course everyone welcome whenever they can make it. Do bring, food, drink and picnic gear, and anything you’d like to share. Oh, and our regular Flower Market performer Jonny… Continue reading Big Lunch and Jo Cox day 2017
Sports day 2017
We had another brilliant sports day on Jesus Green this Saturday (13 May). See a few select photos below. Many thanks to Rob, Adam and Sean for preparations, and organising us all on the day.
Freedom passers news
The last three months have been unusually celebratory for the Freedom Passers. The alternative Hamper. With help from JHERA funds and a lot of extras from well wishers, we provided “Christmas Treats” for 35 Freedom Passers. They were invited to chose what they liked from a list of fresh food including sausages and chickens “the… Continue reading Freedom passers news
Barnet Grove in 1979
As Spring approaches and we are outside on our green spaces more I thought you’d be interested in this shot taken on Barnet Grove in 1979 of what is now Jesus Green. The archway was opposite Wimbolt Street and led into a small wood factory. Houses surrounded what is now the green on all sides,… Continue reading Barnet Grove in 1979
Developers to present plans for Haggerston Baths
A meeting in which two developers will present their proposals for the nearby Haggerston Baths is set for 12 April. Pictures and a few details of the baths are available here (also see here and here). Details of the “Panel discussion/Q&A” are available on the Hackney Council website, here. The “Panel discussion/Q&A”: Wednesday 12… Continue reading Developers to present plans for Haggerston Baths
JHERA Freedom Pass Group volunteers
Open to all residents who live within the JHERA boundary who qualify for a London Freedom Pass. I would like to extend a vote of thanks on behalf of JHERA members to Carol Lindsay-Smith who created the concept of the Freedom Pass Group and has kept it running for the last few years, and those… Continue reading JHERA Freedom Pass Group volunteers
Photos of Brick Lane from the 1980s
The Guardian has published some photos of Brick Lane taken by Raju Vaidyanathan. Vaidyanathan has been taking pictures of the area since the 1980s but only recently had then developed. His work is being displayed around the Idea Stores in Tower Hamlets.
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