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anyone affected by the bedroom tax?

please contact me. What is your view? Do you think you will get the discretionary fund? Have you seen your local councillor?
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Tina D
We are finding that the hardest hit are the chronically ill and disabled that our charity serves, who are too vulnerable to rent a room out to solve the problem (as some Council officers have advised!).   To Helena, Shelter have advised us that ... more »
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IROKO TC to Forest Gate and 9 more areas

Homage to Canning Town African Ancestors free community event

This summer IROKO Theatre Company invites you to walk with Canning Town African Ancestors Exhibition & performance supported by Heritage Lottery Fund Showing on June 21, 2013 at Grassroots Ever wondered why so many Africans settled in the ... more »

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Liz H
This sounds really interesting but unfortunately I'll be in hospital on that date. Have you any plans for other dates around Newham or will you be publishing your research? Good luck with the event.
IROKO TC
Sorry you can't come, have a read of our blog? www.canningtownancestors.wordpress.com This and the website http://www.irokotheatre.org.uk/projectDetail.php?projectID=6  have some information that you should find interesting.
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Barbara L to Beckton and 9 more areas

newham recorder cockneys dying out in 30 years

I am brought up a cockney I have lived my whole life in Newham yes we are dying out  and a very sad and its sometimes true people don't understand the slang we use I still call a £20 a score it's the way I was raised I still say cheers mate instead of ... more »
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Janet C
This site may be useful to you Iroko  http://newhamstory.com/forums/ As for cockney for thank you, I'd say it was cheers mate, afaik there was never a rhyming slang for thanks
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Friend of Clapton FC to Forest Gate and 9 more areas

Spotted Dog pub Now Occupied

The Spotted Dog Pub on Upton Lane has been occupied.  No other news other than this message on facebook which describes the condition the building has been left in. https://www.facebook.com/new.tricks.92
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Jennifer L
it would be nice to see it used again pity it had to close it was a nice place lets hope some thing good opens there.
Friend of Clapton FC
They 'occupiers' were taken to the High Court yesterday by the liquidators of the company that own the pub.  An eviction order was granted but, New Trick have sent this to me which is encouraging. Hello, Andrew, my name is Gee and I am one of the team ... more »
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John E to Beckton and 9 more areas

communal grass cutting in devonshire road

the communal garden at the back of the flats on devonshire road has not been cut for nearly 2 years.spoke to another new caretaker who said he would report it but it has fell onto deaf ears
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Rosalind B
have a word with your housing manager, new caretaker may be part of a pool so isnt there permanently. you are all probably paying for grounds maintenance in your service charges, so should be done.
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Lorraine R to Aldersbrook and 9 more areas

Exercise classes

Hello  I live in Stratford and, inspired by the olympics, I'm trying improve my fitness and am looking for somewhere I can join group exercise classes. The Atherton leisure centre has now shut. The Leyton Leisure is also shut for refurbishment. I was ... more »
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Tracey G
Definitely check out the ads section at the back of Newham Magazine. If you haven't got a copy at hand, you can download from their website http://www.newham.gov.uk/aboutnewham/newhammag.htm They have quite a few Zumba classes listed which are really ... more »
Michelle L
Forest Gate School are running Zumba/Yoga ect, I believe the cost is £25 per month if you want an annual contract or £35 per month if you sign up for a monthly contract. My neighbour goes Zumba and uses their gym and she said its great
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Barbara L to Beckton and 9 more areas

last day to vote

Thursday 9th is the last day for voting in the Radio Times Audience Award, to be presented at Sunday's BAFTAs. If you haven't voted for the Opening Ceremony, please do! www.radiotimes.com/BAFTA I am one of the lucky ones with a ticket I am joining some ... more »
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Charlene M
@Barbara L I've just voted for you. Have a wonderful time on Sunday. You deserve to win as the Olympic Opening Ceremony was truly amazing! All the best @ Dee S You don't have to call a premium line. Just click on the link that Barbara provided and you ... more »
Barbara L
thanks Dee we was shocked that opening didn't win but the Paralympics won the night was incredible and I really recommended going just to experience it here is the link to the photos see who u can spot ... more »
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Friend of Clapton FC to Forest Gate and 9 more areas

This What You Are Missing

Support at Clapton FC matches has doubled during the season.  Thanks to all those who are coming along. This increase is not because we have a very successful team or because we have facilities to rival the Olympic Stadium.  It is because more local ... more »
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Friend of Clapton FC
Venue Change.  The match will now be played at the Terence McMillan Stadium . Prince Regent Lane, E13, kick off 7.45pm
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Friend of Clapton FC to Forest Gate and 9 more areas

Forget Chelsea. Clapton FC Are The Team To Watch

A very supportive article on Clapton FC's match against Hullbridge on Thursday night. http://metro.co.uk/2013/04/22/forget-chelsea-englands-first-club-in-europe-plots-bumper-crowd-3661751/ A
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Chris T
I'll be there on Thursday. Hope some new faces come and support their local team.
Friend of Clapton FC
Cheer Chris.  NBY all accounts (save for the result) it was a great night.  Have you see the video on you tube? Superb supporters atmosphere. Next Thursday (9th May) we are at home to London Apsa in a re-arranged fixture, 7.45pm kick off. For those who ... more »
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