Thank you to the fantastic Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society (LLHS) for organising a really lovely service, earlier this week, to plant a tree commemorating the two hundredth anniversary of the abolition of Britain’s slave trade.
Local MP Harry Cohen (pictured above centre) joined Cllr Milton Martin (pictured directly left of me) and I, alongside local members of the society to take part in the occasion. Continue reading “Planting a Tree for Freedom”
Many residents living in Leyton, Grove Green and Forest wards, may recognise the photo of the front cover of the latest ‘Leyton E10 Local Directory’ edited by local resident Clare McCaughren.
The E10 Local Directory was launched back in the autumn. It is choc full of information about local community events and notices, and it is also extremely handy for finding out about the services offered by many of Leyton’s smaller businesses – who as many of you will know, I am keen to support.
Last week, I popped over to meet Clare and to find out more about the directory Continue reading “Supporting Leyton E10!”
Following the success of a coffee morning we held during the 2006 local election campaign, my fantastic local MP Harry Cohen (pictured above far left) hosted a New Year Coffee Morning for residents of Leyton and Grove Green wards on Saturday morning Continue reading “Harry’s Safer Neighbourhoods Coffee Morning”
Kreative Culture Klub, a superb local youth arts group, will be hosting its 5th annual awards ceremony next Friday 26th January 2007.
BBC radio presenter Geoff Schuman and MTV’s Kat will be the comperes for the evening.
Click here to download a flyer with more information.
I attended Waltham Forest’s 101st Citizenship Ceremony, as guest of honour, on Wednesday morning. It was a fantastic and moving experience that lifted my spirits for the whole day. I was particularly delighted to present new British citizen Maureen Paul (pictured with me above) who comes from Dominica, where my family is from. Continue reading “Waltham Forest’s Citizenship Ceremony 101”