Author Archives: racheltripp

On your bike A drop-in evening to find out more about how you can get cycling May the 26th, the Gate, 5.30 – 7.30pm Do you have a bike you never use? Thinking of getting one? Keen to try cycling … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… I have become a composting bore. I should admit before I start that we actually have two composters in our garden. When I think about this harder, I fear that this is because we do more eating than … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… The last few months have seen Maryland’s first Christmas tree, and a burgeoning community group going from strength to strength, to say nothing of a resident-led clear-up campaign. Inspired by Seyi’s efforts, and by the local energy there, … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… We love our small businesses in Forest Gate. But I’ve had a couple of reminders recently about how precarious life can be for the small, independent businesses that we depend on so much, not only for coffee, food, … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Another quick post to highlight an interesting local event, this time the open day being held by the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque on Upton Lane. You might remember that the mosque held an open morning as part of the Forest … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Newham Cyclists (whom avid readers of this blog might remember as the group who got Seyi onto a bicycle….!) are holding a public meeting on Monday at the Wanstead Tap. I have given a link to their flyer … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… Like many other residents, we have been watching events unfold in refugee camps with a mixture of horror, compassion, sadness and disbelief. Many people in Forest Gate have already donated items for the camps in Calais (a big … Continue reading →

Rachel, Ellie and Seyi write… In July, Forest Gate North Labour party held a meeting open to all local Labour party members, friends and supporters, to an event at Coffee7 called ‘Changing London’. Based on the book, and blog, put … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… There is a busy weekend of community activities coming up, so I thought I’d blog as a quick reminder for anyone who has missed the publicity. The first is a Forest Gate event to celebrate 50 years of … Continue reading →