Why trudge down to the west end when you can see a top notch production in the comfort of our own borough? The Rich Mix cinema is hosting two “NT Live” shows in the coming weeks. How it works is ...
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Virtual Enchantment: Mikael and fellows take on the cyber age
Emdad Rahman: Ten year old Mikael Mustafa, a pupil at Hermitage, joined his fellow pupils to take part in a play at the St James Theatre, London. Virtual Enchantment is a fairy tale for the internet age. The play was ...
Read More »The “Glastonbury of Tower Hamlets”
Hanan Abdel-Khalek previews this year’s music festival. Field Day festival, founded by Tom Baker (Eat Your Own Ears) and Marcus Weedon, has been expanding every year since 2007 – and has been unstoppable every since, with its eighth annual event ...
Read More »BBC World service hosts open day for community groups
At the end of April, the BBC welcomed community representatives for an exclusive open day held at its headquarters. Organised by BBC World Service, the open day focused on the BBC language websites and how they benefit diaspora communities in ...
Read More »Have fish had their chips?
There’s several ways to look at fish – in books, in films and even on your plate – but here’s a new treatment for our watery companions. Subnature is a new exhibition, opening next week, at University College London, and ...
Read More »Hold your head up, and smile!
National Smile Month (19th May-19th June) will leave you beaming at giraffe. The family-friendly restaurant group giraffe is well known for serving up a mix of global fresh food that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. To help ...
Read More »Research saves lives
As part of International Clinical Trials Day, on 20th May 2014, The Royal London Hospital (RLH), part of Barts Health NHS Trust, is inviting local residents to come and discover how medical research is transforming lives and how they can ...
Read More »Emdad to run for London’s Air Ambulance on Sunday 25th May
London’s Air Ambulance, also known as London HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service), is a charity that operates an air medical service dedicated to responding to serious trauma emergencies in and around London. Using a helicopter by day and road vehicles by ...
Read More »Calling all green fingered gardeners!
All keen gardeners have the chance to show off their horticultural skills by entering the 2014 Tower Hamlets in Bloom competition. From balconies, community gardens and allotments to patios, businesses and schools… the competition is open to anyone who makes ...
Read More »Flower photography starts here
Wildlife photographer Paul Debois will be conducting a “photography walk and talk” around Weavers Fields at 4pm on 24th May. This is a public walk, and the public is invited to join the walk and, if you bring your own ...
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