by Shahadate Hossain The United Kingdom is renowned for its multiculturalism. The story of colonisation in the British Isles was started by Celtic and Pict tribes. Then the Romans came in 55BC – succeeding in conquering most of the land by 250AD. After the Romans left, Germanic tribes – the Angles, ...
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Community Awards celebrate youth achievement
Emdad Rahman The Hotel Prince Regent in Chigwell was the venue as husband and wife team Kamru (Kam) Ali and Rina Begum of Stratford-based Apex Accountancy Services hosted a glitzy evening of dinner, entertainment and awards. The Apex Community Awards ...
Read More »Charity exhibition game aims to give back the gift of sight
Emdad Rahman The Human Relief Foundation has organised a charity game to raise awareness of charitable causes around the world. On 30th April two teams will go head to head in a fun exhibition game and aim to raise money ...
Read More »Muslims and non Muslims unite for community peace vigil Respects paid for Istanbul and Brussels
Emdad Rahman In light of the atrocities committed in Istanbul and Belgium, Citizens UK, Darul Ummah, St Georges in the East and St Mary’s Cable Street joined other community groups and individuals to hold a peace vigil. The short service, ...
Read More »Human Relief Foundation holds Frozen-themed family fun day
Emdad Rahman The charity Human Relief has delivered a fun-packed Family Fun Day at The Waterlily in London’s Mile End. The event was organised to raise funds for orphans around the world. Families enjoyed a range of activities including a ...
Read More »Newark Youth London Awards Ceremony 2016 celebrates youth achievement
Emdad Rahman Newark Youth London has celebrated another great year by delivering a successful awards event at Mulberry School, East London. Newark Youth London was formed in 1984 by a group of young people aged between 9-12 years. The group ...
Read More »Island Dads football unites the community
Emdad Rahman The Island Dads Club IDC is a voluntary group based on the Isle of Dogs which encourages local fathers to participate in regular sporting activities. Football is a regular activity for them, and it sees members from all ...
Read More »Selfless Langdon Park school staff serve homeless guests
Emdad Rahman Staff from Langdon Park School rolled up their sleeves to support a local centre by serving their homeless guests. The Learning Support Team at the Poplar school invested time and money in cooking a number of delicious curries ...
Read More »Cultural bonanza pays homage to community languages
Emdad Rahman A 700-strong audience was thoroughly entertained at a cultural gala organised by the Community Languages Service of Tower Hamlets and which paid tribute to community languages and the variety of cultures across Tower Hamlets. Under the able leadership of Mr Showkat Khan, Service Manager of the Community ...
Read More »St John Ambulance recognises Tower Hamlets heroes
Taysir Mahmud St John Ambulance has recognised ordinary people who have done extraordinary things in the City of London and Tower Hamlets. Twenty-six volunteers were recognised at an award giving ceremony held on 23rd February in Barber Surgeons’ Hall in ...
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