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15/08/2019
Spotlight’s emerging artists shine at Apple performance
On 15th August 2019, Apple Covent Garden transformed into a performance stage to welcome artists from Spotlight’s youth programme as part of its Made In LDN programme.
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Tom and Soo find their dream marital home through Shared Ownership
Tom, a hostel Chaplain, and Soo, who works in advertising, recently got married and found their dream marital home through Shared Ownership. We spoke to the couple about why they chose Shared Ownership, the perks of living in a new build property and how they’re getting to know their new neighbours.
Read More05/08/2019
Poplar Fashion Week
Over 160 people attended Poplar Fashion Week from 29th July – 1st August, which hosted free fashion-based workshops, classes and discussions in venues across Poplar. The week’s events celebrated fashion talent by bringing together local designers, students and enthusiasts to share knowledge and learn new skills.
Read More01/08/2019
Shared Ownership helps Graham find his perfect home
After a life-changing snowboarding accident, Graham's requirements for a home changed. Our Shared Ownership team worked closely with him to find a suitable home and continue to provide ongoing adjustments to help make the flat as accessible and homely as possible.
Read More23/07/2019
Poplar HARCA, LBTH, THHF & Gateway Housing Association launch first Tower Hamlets Health & Housing conference
On 23rd July, Poplar HARCA, Tower Hamlets Council, Tower Hamlets Housing Forum & Gateway Housing Association hosted the first Tower Hamlets Health & Housing conference. The event aimed to bring housing and health professionals together to explore the relationship between the two sectors.
Read More30/05/2019
Residents vote to regenerate Teviot
On an 81% turnout, 86% of voters have backed proposals for regenerating the Teviot Estate, Poplar with 1,800–2,450 new homes, new green and play spaces, shops, community and faith facilities, and improved infrastructure.
Read More18/03/2019
A chat with Mark, our Welfare Benefits Tenancy Sustainment Advisor
Mark is Poplar HARCA’s Welfare Benefits Tenancy Sustainment Advisor. He works within the Safeguarding team, whose primary focus is to help and support our residents. We sat down with Mark to chat about his day-to-day role, how he supports residents and some top tips for managing finances.
Read More18/02/2019
Dizzee Rascal shoots new music video ‘Quality’ in Chrisp Street, featuring young musicians from Spotlight youth service.
Grime artist Dizzee Rascal returned to his roots in Chrisp Street to film the music video for his song ‘Quality’ featured on his EP, ‘Don’t Gas Me’.
Read More17/06/2017
St Paul’s Way Festival
With summer now upon us, we’re kicking off festival season with a fun day event at St Paul’s Way.
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