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15/10/2021
Change Maker: Emmanuel Baidoo
Emmanuel Baidoo, Spotlight Youth Worker, is committed to working with young people to encourage them to go after opportunities and pursue their goals.
Read More08/10/2021
Celebrating Local Change Makers
This Black History Month we are celebrating some of the inspiring change-makers in our community.
Safia Jama, CEO of Women’s Inclusive Team and a recent recipient of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service, champions change that empowers women to realise their full potential.
21/09/2021
Fun filled Teviot festival a hit with local community
Our Teviot Festival, a community fun day was attended by more than 500 local people.
Read More17/09/2021
Support for families boosted with new centre open at Chrisp Street Market
A brand-new Children and Family Centre has opened at Chrisp Street Market, part of the exciting evolution of Poplar’s main commercial centre.
Read More02/09/2021
New Chrisp Street Children & Family Centre opening event
Don’t miss the opening of your new Chrisp Street Children and Family Centre on Tuesday 14 September, in Chrisp Street Market, from 10.30am to 2pm.
Read More25/08/2021
Our Teviot Summer festival is here!
We are celebrating Teviot with the community on Saturday 11 September and excited to invite everyone along to enjoy the free activities.
Read More13/08/2021
It’s summer every weekend on Aberfeldy
This summer the people of Aberfeldy are hosting an exciting mix of events every weekend, with food, drink and entertainment for everyone.
Read More09/07/2021
Love Summer Programme
The Love Summer programme takes place at St Paul’s Way Centre from 22 July to 1 September.
Read More28/06/2021
Poplar is open for business!
To celebrate the many incredible businesses in Poplar, you’ll be hearing from and seeing the faces of the people behind these businesses, on Instagram and Twitter all summer.
Read More18/06/2021
The Queen’s Birthday Honours local Spotlight Youth Worker with an MBE.
It is with great pleasure we announce that Spotlight Youth and Community Engagement Manager, Nahim Ahmed, from Poplar HARCA is awarded an MBE for his services to disadvantaged young people in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
Read More03/06/2021
Women’s Inclusive Team win award from the Queen
With the incredible news that Tower Hamlets charity, Women’s Inclusive Team, has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, in Volunteers' Week, Becs Marshall, from Poplar HARCA, shares her experience of working with their staff and volunteers during the pandemic.
Read More26/05/2021
Hard Calls Save Lives
Five mothers share their tragic stories on the loss of their murdered sons and the hard calls they had to make.
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