Emdad Rahman A sane human would never wander in desperation into the home of a complete stranger with outstretched arms unless that very abode is a sanctuary safer than their own. I arrived at my hotel gone past 4am. The ...
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Introducing the new Mayor for Croydon
Backing local businesses and celebrating Croydon’s rich diversity are the priorities of the borough’s new Mayor who has been sworn in for his year of office. Councillor Humayun Kabir, who represents Bensham Manor Ward, has lived in the borough for ...
Read More »Barking Community Forum Iftar Gathering
Emdad Rahman The BARKING COMMUNITY FORUM (BCF) hosted a community Iftar gathering on Sunday 19th May 2019, at the Hedgecock Community Centre as part of local members observing the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar gathering was attended by ...
Read More »Splash Lifeskills Youth feed the elderly
Emdad Rahman Splash Lifeskills youngsters from Poplar have been using the month of Ramadan to increase their community activities. A small group of young people led by youth worker Amrana Begum visited Sonali Gardens community care centre and old people’s ...
Read More »SRtRC school competition is held at the Etihad
The Show Racism the Red Card team were at the Etihad Stadium to run the Awards Ceremony of the School Competition 2019. The winners, along with their families and teachers, arrived in the Legends Lounge at the Etihad Stadium where ...
Read More »Barking parkrunners highlight global clean water problems
Emdad Rahman Runners at Barking parkrun joined up to celebrate Global 6K for Water day to highlight the issues faced by people to access fresh and clean water. Six kilometers (or 3.7 miles) is the average distance people – usually ...
Read More »Top gongs given out at the British Bangladesh Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 2019
Harry Potter actress Afshan Azad and EastEnders & Bend it Like Beckham actor Ameet Chana hosted a lavish award ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Canary Wharf, celebrating the achievements of the British Bangladeshi community in the Fashion & Lifestyle ...
Read More »Age UK members become Dementia Friends
Maruf Ahmed Members and activity participants at Age UK based in Caxton Hall, Bow recently attended an information session to become Dementia Friends. The lunchtime awareness programme in partnership with Malmesbury Community Projects (MCP) a grassroots charity organisation for the ...
Read More »United Cricket Club kit launched in Bethnal Green
Emdad Rahman Ahead of the new cricket season United Cricket Club have launched a new kit for the season. The smart navy blue outfit was unveiled in Bethnal Green and attended by former Bangladesh Cricket Board District Cricket coach Maruf ...
Read More »Barking runner Peter is ready to run the London Marathon
Emdad Rahman Barking & Dagenham resident Peter Phillips is set for the London Marathon and is determined to make a positive impact for the Children’s Society – The charity he is running to support. The thirty three year old who ...
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