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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 →

Ellie writes… A couple of years ago Eric Pickles patronisingly suggested 50 money saving tips to local authorities. This year alone Newham must find savings of £50 million. By 2019, these cuts will average £91 million a per year. To 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 →

Come and say hello to us this Saturday. Forest Gate North Labour Party are holding another street stall in Woodgrange Market (corner of Sebert Rd and Woodgrange Rd) from 11am to 1pm. Come and chat to us about anything from … Continue reading →

Rachel writes… I thought I’d do a super-quick post on an issue which I know frustrates many residents: traffic speed along Forest Lane.  Forest Lane is very narrow, and can feel very unsafe for pedestrians, cyclists and others, especially when … Continue reading →

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Rachel writes… The Corporation of London is currently consulting about the ‘management issues’ around the whole of Epping Forest, and is looking for input from people who use and love it. Although not part of Newham itself, Wanstead Flats, the … Continue reading →