Newham Mag Issue 380

12 Festive lights are on

15 Literary Festival

issue 380// 08 December – 11 January 2018

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18 Celebrating a milestone

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Contents.

On the Cover

12 Festive lights are on

15 Literary Festival

18 Celebrating a milestone

08 IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Top of the class – school leads by example 12 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – neighbourhoods get into festive mood 15 LITERARY FUN – how thousands enjoyed the Word Festival 18 A DECADE OF JOBS – Workplace celebrates its ten year anniversary

issue 380// 08 December – 11 January 2018

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10 LONDON STADIUM – the future of the venue 16 HAMPERS FULL OF GOODIES – delivering festive boxes of cheer 21 FIRE SAFETY – avoiding disasters at home 23 UNITING AGAINST VIOLENCE – showing abuse the door 25 GO ONLINE – accessing services during the festive period 27 RECYCLING CHRISTMAS – dealing with the season’s rubbish responsibly 29 BE A SMART SHOPPER – buying presents sensibly Regulars

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03 NEWS – three pages of news from across the borough 06 THE MAYOR’S VIEW – news from Sir Robin Wales 30 OUR NEWHAM – community news 32 KIDS’ CORNER – poems, pictures and puzzles for our younger readers 34 WHAT’S ON – five pages of activities and events for you to try Find us online at www.newham.gov.uk/mag For information on all Newham Council services visit www.newham.gov.uk @NewhamLondon www.facebook.com/newhamcouncil

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News Bad news for rogue landlords Newham Council has been granted permission to continue its ground breaking private rented sector licensing scheme.

The decision will come as a relief to the 41,000 households in the borough who rely on the private rented sector and would be left at the mercy of unscrupulous landlords without the added protection and enforcement carried out by the council.

Newham introduced borough-wide licensing in 2013, which requires all landlords to licence their rental properties.

In the last five years the council’s licensing team has inspected more than 4,000 properties and uncovered tenants living in a whole range of inhuman and unsafe conditions.

This has led the council to carry out 1,225 prosecutions for housing crimes 60 per cent of all prosecutions in London and ban 28 landlords from operating in our borough. They have also served 2,834 notices to landlords to repair serious hazards in their properties and recovered over £3.1million a year in unpaid council tax.

However, Newham Council’s new scheme, which will be introduced early in the New Year, will no longer cover properties within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This means that three per

cent of the borough, those living in the E20 postcode area will be left without additional protection from bad landlords – a decision made unilaterally by the government.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “Almost half our residents now rely on the private rented sector and they will be relieved that the bulk of our scheme has been given the green light, but the government’s decision

to exclude E20 is cause for concern. The scheme will now not be borough-wide and we will have to wait and see what effect that has on standards in the area.”

Landlords will be able to apply for a new licence early in 2018 and will be able to apply for an early bird discount of £400 for up to five years. For more information visit www.newham.gov.uk/ propertylicensing

The Mayor seeing poor conditions in the private rented sector

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News Community discusses gang crime More than 120 residents, community leaders, young people, councillors, voluntary and faith sector representatives attended a meeting to help shape a partnership strategy for tackling gangs in the borough.

Following a series of recent shootings and stabbings in the borough, Newham Police, members of the voluntary sector, and Councillor Seyi Akiwowo arranged the first ever Newham Community Call to Action event last month. During the event residents shared their views on how to tackle and disrupt criminal activity in the borough.

Deputy Mayor (Statutory) Ken Clark who spoke at the event, said: “We have established a new gangs and youth violence taskforce which is developing a joint action plan with our partners to address this issue. We want to make sure we are all doing our bit to tackle the problem head on.

“We know though that it’s not just about what the police do, or what the council does. Many of the solutions lie in the community and only if we work together can we find them.”

Police borough commander Ade Adelekan at the meeting

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New dog order introduced

Dog walkers in Memorial Recreation Ground keep their dogs on their leads

A new order barring dogs from children’s playgrounds and sports grounds across the borough is being introduced this month.

The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) also stipulates certain areas where dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, requires owners to clear up their dog’s mess, and put their pets on a leash when instructed to do so by police or council staff.

The order also means a single dog walker can exercise no more than six pets at a time.

The PSPO is designed to promote responsible dog handling and will come into effect from 18 December.

Signage will be put up across the borough informing dog owners of the local restrictions.

Councillor Forhad Hussain, cabinet member for crime and anti-social behaviour, said: “We want all our residents to feel comfortable whether they are walking along a street or with their children at a playground.

This new order will make it clear where it’s appropriate to let a dog off their leash or where owners should keep their pets away.”

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...in brief Borough of culture bid made Newham Council has submitted a bid to be the first Borough of Culture.

If successful, the council will receive £1million to support a programme of arts, culture and creative activity within the Youngsters took part in consultation events about the bid borough for either 2019 or 2020.

Through the bid process the council has been consulting with residents and arts organisations about their ideas and dreams. It has put together a proposed programme, led by young people, which would include festivals, performances, concerts and art exhibitions in every corner of the borough.

The bid also hopes to capitalise on the ongoing regeneration in the borough.

Deputy Mayor (Statutory) Ken Clark and cabinet member for community neighbourhoods, said: “Newham is one of the most diverse places in the country and as such we have a wealth of cultural experiences, heritage and creative talent within our borough. To become the first Borough of Culture would be an honour because it would allow us to showcase the amazing talent we have here in Newham to the whole country.”

Expansion of sexual health services A new centre of excellence for sexual health services will be created at the Sir Ludwig Guttmann Health and Wellbeing Centre in Stratford.

The new service provided by Barts Health NHS Trust will offer extended hours into the evenings and weekends from April 2018.

Currently there is only one centre of excellence covering the boroughs of Newham, Waltham Forest, Tower Hamlets and Redbridge in Whitechapel. Stratford was chosen based on its accessibility and transport links.

For more information visit www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/sexual-health

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Stadium parking restrictions Parking restrictions are in place around the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on West Ham United match days.

Controlled parking hours in Stratford Central, Stratford North West, Stratford South West, Stratford South East and West Ham residential parking zones are extended and apply from 8am to 9pm. Only permit holders can park in RPZs at this time.

The next event days are: Wednesday 13 December, Saturday 23 December, Tuesday 2 January.

Give feedback on Local Plan The council is revising its Local Plan policy document which sets out requirements for residents, businesses and developers looking to build and extend their properties in the borough.

It outlines the desired mix of new housing in the borough, ability to access jobs, travel efficiently, as well as the school places needed, open spaces and town centres.

Residents can give feedback on the proposed plan through a consultation available on the council’s website until 16 January at www.newham.gov.uk/ planningconsultations

Car park consultation Newham Council is consulting on a proposal to temporarily close St John’s Road (West) Car Park, East Ham. Residents can respond to the consultation until Wednesday 3 January at www.newham. gov.uk/stjohnswestconsultation

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Mayor’s view A time to spread cheer It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush, but I find that the end of the year is also the perfect time to reflect.

Tens of thousands of residents have enjoyed Newham’s huge programme of free events - the Mayor’s Newham Show, Under the Stars and, more recently, Guy Fawkes fireworks.

I have promised to spend £100million renewing all roads, pavements and lights over the next 10 years. So far, more than 18,000 metres of roads and a further 22,000 metres of pavements have been overhauled in the last 20 months.

Our A level students outperform the national average and many of our hard-working students head off to prestigious universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard in the US. As this is a traditional time for giving, the council has again, with our partners, given away 3,000 hampers to the borough’s lonely and vulnerable older people. I would urge all those who can to

St Stephens and LACA Manor Park Christmas lights switch on

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make a donation to charity or give your time to support members of our community who may be isolated at this time.

It’s also a time to look forward. Early in the New Year we will be marking the ten year anniversary of our job brokerage scheme Workplace, which has filled 35,000 jobs with Newham residents – the most successful job brokerage in the UK. We will be reopening Newham and Balaam leisure centres after their refurbishments and we will be deciding whether to freeze council tax for the tenth consecutive year.

I am very aware that not everyone will be able to have a rest this Christmas period, whether you are working to ensure vital services are delivered or looking after the most vulnerable in our borough, let me thank you on behalf of everyone for all the valuable work you do.

However you choose to spend this festive period, I wish you a happy, safe Christmas and look forward to the New Year.

Donating toys to the annual toy appeal

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Primary pupils rising to the top

Meeting staff and students at St Stephen’s School with Cllr Quintin Peppiatt

Raising the aspirations and increasing the opportunities of our youngest residents has always been one of my top priorities and this month I am honoured to be the Mayor in the borough which is the home to the best performing primary school in the country.

St Stephen’s School in East Ham, through the dedication of their staff, governors and children, has the best Key Stage 2 results in the country and they have out performed every other primary school, including independent and private schools. They are the first state school ever to achieve this.

St Anthony’s in Forest Gate and Curwen in Plaistow came ninth and 18th respectively for their results.

Newham now has 10 primary schools in the top 500 in the country and our schools are performing better than those in wealthier areas.

The borough has also been recognised for all we do to increase social mobility starting from when our children start school to when our residents are entering the job market.

Serving food at Calverton Primary School with Karen Robinson

Giving our children the opportunities that youngsters in more affluent boroughs have such as learning a musical instrument, visiting the theatre and taking part in extra curricular sporting activities, through our Every Child programme is levelling the playing field.

We were also the first borough to introduce universal free school meals for each and everyone of our primary school children.

Research has shown that this regular meal helps to increase focus in the classroom and better behaviour.

This novel approach of providing healthy nutritious food was recently recognised during National School Meals Week when Karen Robinson from the Lead Association for Catering in Education (LACA) visited Calverton Primary School to have lunch, and then ran a marathon, fuelled by her school meal.

I am immensely proud of the efforts of all of our teachers, governors and school children which proves to the world how great a place Newham is to grow up in.

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St Stephen’s School: the country’s best primary A Newham primary school whose pupils develop into modern British citizens, aspiring to achieve, has been named the best in the country.

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St Stephen’s School based in the heart of East Ham has been crowned State School of the Year by the Times Newspaper after achieving the best Key Stage 2 results in the country, higher than any independent preparatory school. It is a feat that no state school has achieved before.

In 2016 the pupils attained a scaled score of 114 in the government’s new Key Stage 2 assessments for maths (where 100 is the expected level of achievement). In reading, the level was 111, while in spelling, grammar and punctuation it was 115. Taken together, the combined score of 340 across all three assessments was the best of any primary school in England.

The results are all down to the strong leadership of head teacher Neena Lall and the commitment of the school staff and governing body that supports children to embody the school’s vision that: “Every child blossoms into a

confident, respectful, modern British citizen prepared to be an aspirational contributor in the global community.”

The challenges at St Stephen’s are the same as any other London school; pupils from diverse backgrounds, many with English as an additional language and many starting out from below the expected level of progress for their age.

However Neena and her team have met those challenges head on and fostered a culture of success, aspiration and achievement. They have worked from the nursery up to ensure that children who have low starting points make progress and will leave the school in Year 6 performing above the national average.

And it’s not just the pupils who are learning. Neena drives through a focus on continuous professional development for teachers, which means there is an enthused, engaged and stable teaching team.

“ Every child blossoms into a confident, respectful, modern British citizen ”

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Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Councillor Quintin Peppiatt meet Neena Lall

Neena Lall, Head Teacher

”Our school has always been ranked in the top five and we wanted to continue to excel. My leadership team and I visited the best schools in the country and realised they were working one to two years ahead of the national curriculum,” said Neena, who has been at the school for 17 years and led it for the past seven.

“We believed our children could achieve the same results or better, so our pupils now complete the national curriculum by the end of year five.”

She added: “We also looked at how we could add more rigour and system into phonics, spelling, timetables and number fluency, so our children could have the basic skills and could undertake the higher levels. We challenge all our pupils, not just the most gifted.”

The school’s undertakings are backed by the chair of governors, parents and the local community. But St Stephen’s is more than just a school, it is a hub in the community. It has midwifery services

on site, with two clinics and eight midwives as well as being a children’s centre, a nursery and also provides extended day-care.

Pupils also take part in a wealth of enrichments activities from ballet, to theatre, to art exhibitions, these broaden their cultural experiences, helping them to be those modern, rounded, citizens of the future.

The school monitors the progress of every child that enters its gates and regularly updates parents, working with them to look at how they too can support their child’s learning.

“What we have achieved is through every member of staff and our school community believing that every child in our school can succeed,” Neena said.

“We believe every child can. If they can’t, why can’t they? There are no excuses and every day counts.

“Next, I’d really like to work with other schools.”

Key Stage 2 results: 98% achieved expected level for reading 95% achieved expected level for writing 97% achieved expected level for maths 98% achieved expected level for grammar, punctuation and spelling

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Securing the Olympic legacy Newham Council has agreed a deal to secure a sustainable future for the London Stadium and deliver the Olympic and Paralympic legacy promises made to its residents.

The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games shone a spotlight a new school and health centre, and, since it opened, Westfield on east London and kick-started the regeneration of a formerly has employed more than 4,500 residents through Workplace, rundown area. the council’s job brokerage scheme.

Who would have thought in 2005, when London was Newham’s involvement in the stadium enabled West Ham announced as the venue for the 2012 Games, that Westfield United to move from the Boleyn Ground and the old site is now shopping centre, two 50m swimming pools, the first new park being redeveloped, including 211 new affordable homes owned in London for decades and an iconic multi-purpose stadium,

by Newham Council. This development will generate additional would all be delivered in Newham?

Council Tax contributions, with £34m paid by the developer to The Games brought jobs, volunteering opportunities and the council. tickets for Newham residents.

It has also allowed for Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics But right from the start Newham Council insisted the legacy Club to move from the old Terence McMillan Stadium to the should last well beyond the Olympics. new London Marathon Trust community track adjacent to the When the original decision was made in 2006 to convert London Stadium. This has unlocked another site for future the Olympic Stadium post-2012 into an athletics-only venue, development, potentially generating more than £42million for Newham argued instead for our vision of a world class, vibrant the council, as well as new homes. and multi-purpose arena.

These financial gains do not In 2010, Newham submitted include the community benefits a bid with West Ham United to that Newham Council secured for “Our investment has made sure convert the Stadium, with a fixed residents. These include free West that the iconic Olympic and price offer of £90m for the total Ham tickets and community events conversion costs. The former in the Stadium.

Paralympic Stadium is now a public Mayor of London rejected our offer The council had expected to asset in public ownership. Without and, as we now know, the Stadium receive a financial return from the transformation eventually cost Stadium, but this will now not this investment it would have been £323 million. happen. The contracts negotiated left barren and empty like many In 2011 the council had a vision by the previous Mayor of London to transform the borough, so we Boris Johnson mean the Stadium’s Olympic Stadiums before.” unanimously agreed to invest £40 finances are not currently million in the Stadium. sustainable.

Our investment has made sure that the iconic Olympic and As a result, Newham Council and the current Mayor of Paralympic Stadium is now a public asset in public ownership.

London, Sadiq Khan, have agreed that the Greater London Without this investment it would have been left barren and Authority will take full ownership of the Stadium, while Newham empty like many Olympic Stadiums before and since, such as Council retains its community benefits for its residents and Athens, Beijing and Rio – abandoned, forgotten and blighting its these will continue to be delivered over the next 100 years. surroundings.

The gains from Newham Council’s investment far exceed the The London Olympic legacy has been delivered and stands amount invested. The regeneration and financial benefits to as a shining example against these other white elephant Newham over the next 25 years are expected to be between venues. Sir Peter Hendy, chair of the London Legacy £70 million and £100 million and this does not include the huge Development Corporation since June, said: “The park has benefits the council is receiving as a result of the developments delivered the most successful regeneration programme in the in Stratford and the borough as a whole. history of the modern Olympics.”

We will give more details of the financial gain to the council in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park attracts millions of visitors, has an upcoming edition of the Newham Mag.

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Key benefits secured through the Stadium

The regeneration of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Stadium capable of hosting premium sporting A and entertainment events all year round

Extra visitors to Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

ickets for Newham residents to top sporting T and entertainment events

Opportunity to redevelop the Terence McMillan Stadium

Community events at the Stadium, such as the Great Newham London Run

Redevelopment of the former Boleyn Ground Stadium at Upton Park

Creation of a new London Marathon Trust community running track

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Christmas magic spreads with

The season of goodwill is almost here and our residents are getting into the festive spirit by decorating their houses and joining in our Christmas celebrations across the borough.

Thousands of residents joined Mayor Sir Robin Wales and councillors for light switch-on events in our high streets and shopping districts.

In addition to the decorations there was a range of festive activities across the borough including Christmas markets, children’s entertainment and activities, live music and carols performed by both adults and children.

Christmas came to East Ham on 25 November as four local schools and community groups took part in a parade of colourful lanterns. They left East Ham Community Neighbourhood Centre and made their way down Barking Road and the High Street before arriving in Pilgrims Way for the lights switch-on.

Hundreds of residents watched the Young Mayor push the plunger before enjoying the activities on offer, including Santa’s Grotto, a photo booth, Christmas games, a coconut shy, and the chance to make your own Christmas card.

There were also performances from St Michael’s Catholic Primary School and Nelson Primary School choirs, Salsa

Pam, the London School of Samba, the Deborah Day Theatre School and a special appearance from The Beauty and The Beast.

At Manor Park Library more than 800 children and adults joined in the festive fun. The event included a Grand Grotto with Mr & Mrs Christmas, a model winter village designed by the North Woolwich Railway Club, and a host of stalls and fun things to do ranging from henna and nail art to face-painting and gingerbread icing.

In Stratford on Friday, 1 December, excited families and children packed into the library all wanting to see Father Christmas and the lights switch-on.

Activities for the family and children included selfies with Father Christmas, a festive photo booth and a chance to meet the cast of Theatre Royal Stratford East’s pantomime Rapunzel.

In Canning Town residents joined the festive entertainment and performances from schools around the Christmas tree in Rathbone Market, while at Maryland roundabout the third annual switch-on event took place with Christmas carols,

a Christmas market and refreshments to get everyone in the festive spirit.

At Beckton Globe Library there was face-painting and performances from the Super Choir and local schools. North Woolwich got into the festive mood with a festival seeing the entire square in Pier Road lit up for the first time and a visit from Mother Christmas.

In Forest Gate, music and lights dominated the scene at the Woodgrange Market as shoppers browsed for stocking fillers, gifts and goodies as they waited for the lights to be switched on.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “The switching on of the Christmas lights is a focal point in the festive season for everyone. It adds a special magic to this time of year and it also brings many of our residents together, helping them to enjoy Christmas and get into the festive spirit. I‘m delighted that so many residents came out and took part and I hope everyone will get the opportunity to enjoy the Christmas decorations in their neighbourhoods during the holiday season.”

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Thousands of residents from across Newham delved into books, poetry, hip hop and the visual arts as Newham Council staged its first Word Festival to bring literature alive for everyone in the borough.

More than 4,500 people took part in a two-week programme from 6 to 19 November, delivered by a rich mixture of talented artists from the borough and further afield. A total of 155 events were organised by Newham Council, working with the Discover Children’s Story Centre, at libraries, community centres and arts venues across the borough.

Some of the most popular events included an evening with comedian Andy Hamilton, a programme of poetry and more at Newham Poetry House

with Newham Poetry Group, a session with bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch and an evening with prize winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams.

Families enjoyed a packed programme which included a session with top international author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers, Handprint Theatre performing Tangled Hare, fun at Number 8 Forest Gate Emporium and visits from Wilfred the Walking Storybox.

Deputy Mayor (Statutory) Ken Clark said: “Newham Council believes

in making literature in all its forms accessible to our residents, because we believe it can enrich lives.

“I am delighted that so many took the opportunity to get involved in the Newham Word Festival and enjoyed the varied programme delivered by our community neighbourhoods alongside the Discover Children’s Story Centre.

We hope to make the programme a regular occurrence in the future.”

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Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Councillor Ken Clark, with the hamper from last year

Christmas carols, ballroom dancing and hampers full of goodies are helping many of our elderly residents join in with festivities across the borough this month.

Newham Council has started to spread some early seasonal cheer to around 3,000 older residents by giving them a special Christmas hamper.

Now in its fourth year, the hamper initiative is led by the council’s eight community neighbourhood teams who bring residents of all ages together throughout the year with different activities and events.

Residents aged 70 and over, who live alone and are on low incomes, have received hampers packed with a range of treats for the festive season as well as essentials including tea, coffee, jam, biscuits, soup, tinned vegetables and shortbread.

Some of them will receive their hampers at a special celebration event on Monday 18 December at the Town Hall in East Ham, which will include a Christmas lunch sponsored by Juniper Ventures, JJ Food Service, Prescott Thomas Limited, Tri Star Packaging and William White Catering Butchers.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales and Deputy Mayor (Statutory) Ken Clark, will be joining in with the festivities.

This year the hampers have been sponsored by Aspers Casino Good Causes Fund, London City Airport,

Lyle’s Local Fund, Serco, Tesco and activeNewham.

Sir Robin said: “Christmas is a time for thinking about others and giving. For me, our hamper programme captures the very essence of the season as it spreads joy to some of the most vulnerable residents across the borough.

“This is the fourth year that we have run this initiative and I am delighted that like every other year it has been extremely popular. Once again, it has been a heartwarming experience, meeting some of those receiving the hampers.

“What makes it possible, year on year, are the generous donations from our sponsors and the work of our volunteers to deliver them. It serves as a shining example of just how much we can all achieve when we work together.”

Cllr Clark said: “The whole ethos of the community neighbourhood teams is to bring local people together to build strong and resilient communities.

“While this is a season of friendship and goodwill, for many people it can be a lonely time of year. This is why initiatives like our hampers programme, tea dances and Christmas lunches are really important. Not only does it show people that we are thinking of them, but

it also gives them the chance to meet new friends and to find out more about the schemes run by the council and its partners in their local area.”

The Christmas hampers are just one of the ways Newham Council’s community neighbourhoods help our residents, especially the elderly, to take part in activities throughout the year. There is also a programme of tea dances and dance classes held at the Old Town Hall in Stratford. There will be a festive one on Thursday, 11 December, from 1.304.30pm.

The first tea dance of the New Year will be held on Monday, 15 January. For more information, or to book a place, call 020 3373 0826 For more details about the council’s community neighbourhood teams visit www.newham.gov.uk/ communityneighbourhoods

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Celebrating 10 years of Workplace This year, Workplace celebrates its tenth anniversary. Since it started in 2007, the initiative has gone from strength to strength filling more than 35,000 jobs with Newham residents - a significant number of them being long term unemployed.

The past ten years have seen unprecedented change in Newham.

The borough has hosted the 2012 Games and Europe’s largest inner city shopping centre Westfield Stratford City opened. A brand new business district has been created in International Quarter London and thousands of new homes have been built in Canning Town and Custom House.

Workplace, job brokerage service which is funded by Newham Council, has been at the forefront of this change, working hard with businesses and our partners, to ensure Newham residents are the first in line for the thousands of opportunities created.

It has worked with more than a thousand businesses, across a huge range of industries, from long established local companies such as London City Airport to corporations like the Financial Conduct Authority and Transport for London who are relocating their headquarters to Stratford. Residents have secured jobs in prestigious venues such as Buckingham Palace and with world renowned immersive film experience Secret Cinema.

Workplace, which has offices in Westfield and Stratford, is a one stop shop where residents can receive advice about their employment options and where employers can recruit quality staff. It uses an innovative approach by working closely with employers; building relationships to understand their needs to ensure candidates are equipped with the right skills and knowledge to be successful in an interview.

The impact of the scheme has been recognised nationally. The most recent data on deprivation levels in 2015 shows initiatives such as Workplace which help to tackle poverty, has seen Newham move from 8th most deprived borough in the country to 25th - a significant improvement.

The scheme continues to be a key promise for Mayor Sir Robin Wales. He said: “I am immensely proud of Workplace and what it has achieved. This initiative is having a real impact in the borough, ensuring that residents are at the centre of all the change that is happening.”

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Taher Haque, 27, from Forest Taher Haque Gate, has recently started working for the Homes and Communities Agency as a project support officer. He said: “I wanted to pursue a career in project management, a tall order given that I had no experience in the field. I applied for the job and was invited for an interview.

Workplace ensured that I was prepared by going over interview techniques and potential competency questions.

“My advisor was outstanding.

She boosted my confidence and improved my interview skills.

“If it wasn’t for her support, I’d still be unemployed.”

Mizanoor Rahman, 22, from Canning Town had never considered a career in construction while at school. He spent some time working in retail but felt restricted with career opportunities so approached Workplace. He enrolled in a multi-skills construction course funded by Lloyds Bank and delivered by Newham Council.

He is now working for HG Construction on the Alumno development in Stratford as a senior hoist driver. He is also a fully qualified traffic and fire marshal. He said: “I realised through working with my Workplace advisor that I enjoyed physical work.

With the support I have received I have found a career I enjoy and can see a future in.”

For more information about Workplace visit www.newhamworkplace.co.uk

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jobs filled with Newham residents

Derek Barry “I’ve had so much support to help me find out about work opportunities in the construction industry.”

“I realised through working with my Workplace advisor that I enjoyed physical work.

With the support I have received I have found a career I enjoy and can see a future in.”

Mizanoor Rahman

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Public Notice

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Christmas and New Year revised refuse and recycling collection times Collection day

Collection day

Monday 25 December Tuesday 26 December Wednesday 27 December Thursday 28 December Friday 29 December Monday 1 January Tuesday 2 January Wednesday 3 January Thursday 4 January Friday 5 January

Saturday 23 December Wednesday 27 December Thursday 28 December Friday 29 December Saturday 30 December Tuesday 2 January Wednesday 3 January Thursday 4 January Friday 5 January Saturday 6 January

To check recycling collection dates for your area please visit www.newham.gov.uk/ myneighbourhood and enter your postcode. Please note that most recycling collections are now fortnightly.

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM DESIGNATION OF AN AREA FOR SELECTIVE LICENSING Section 80, Housing Act 2004 The London Borough of Newham (“Council”) in exercise of its powers under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 has on 15 June 2017 designated an area in its district, as delineated in red on Map 1 (a), as Selective Licensing and which excludes the area shaded in green.

The designation applies to any privately rented property that is not a licensable house in multiple occupation, and is occupied under a tenancy or a licence.

The designation falls within a description of designations for which confirmation is required

by Secretary of State under the General Approval issued on 1 April 2015. The Secretary of State has confirmed that the designation shall come into force 1 March 2018. It shall cease to have effect on the 28 February 2023.

If you are a landlord, managing agent, or a tenant, or if you require any further information regarding this designation, or to apply for a licence, further information and assistance is available from the Council’s Private Housing Team by telephone on 020 3373 1950 or online at www.newham.gov.uk/ propertylicensing or by email to propertylicensing@newham.gov. uk or by writing to Private Housing, London Borough of Newham, 3rd Floor West Wing, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU. The designation may be inspected at the above address during office hours.

All landlords, managing agents or tenants within the designated area should obtain advice to ascertain whether their property is affected by the designation by contacting the

Council’s Private Housing Team.

Upon the designation coming into force on 1 March 2018 any person who operates a licensable property without a licence, or allows a licensed property to be occupied by more households or persons other than as authorised by a licence, is liable to prosecution and upon summary conviction is liable to an unlimited fine. A person who breaches a condition of a licence is liable upon summary conviction to an unlimited fine.

Signed Chief Executive For and on behalf of London Borough of Newham, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU. Telephone: 020 3373 1950 Email: propertylicensing@newham. gov.uk

STAY SAFE IN YOUR HOME THIS CHRISTMAS Home should be a haven at Christmas time, a place to celebrate and spend time with family and friends, with decorations, candles and fairy lights all contributing towards creating a festive atmosphere.

However, these seasonal touches can pose hidden dangers if not monitored closely.

Councillor Terry Paul, mayoral advisor for housing said: “Fire safety is important at all times but at Christmas, it’s easy to forget there can be more potential fire hazards in the home. However, by following this advice and taking care fires can easily be avoided.

“We want everyone to have a fun time this Christmas and stay safe while celebrating with their friends and family.

“Also remember to test your fire alarm regularly. If you do not have an alarm, you can fit one yourself or you can arrange for one to be fitted through the Repairs Operation Centre.”

To contact the Repairs Operation Centre call 0800 952 5555, alternatively the London Fire Brigade will fit one for free as part of a home safety visit, which can be booked through www.london-fire.gov.uk For further information about fire safety at Christmas, please go to www.newham.gov.uk/firesafety Below are some tips to help keep you safe this Christmas:

Never overload sockets.

Don’t leave the cooker unattended when cooking.

Switch unattended lights off.

Avoid cooking under the influence of alcohol.

Unplug switches before going to bed.

Close your kitchen door at night.

Never leave candles unattended.

Put cigarettes out properly.

Don’t attach decorations to lights or heaters.

Keep balconies and communal areas clear of clutter.

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As a Newham foster carer you will receive: • • • • •

a weekly allowance of between £300 and £450 a one-off grant of £750 to set up your home 24 hour support ongoing training throughout your fostering career your own social worker

We are looking for people who have the time and passion to care for a child and you need to have a spare room available.

Want to find out more? Call us on

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or visit www.newham.gov.uk/fostering

Hundreds pledged to stamp out domestic violence

Newham turns orange to end violence Newham residents have been wearing orange and pledging to stand up to violence against women and girls to support the United Nation’s (UN) 16 Days of Activism campaign (25 Nov-10 Dec).

Mayor Sir Robin Wales, Councillor Lakmini Shah, cabinet member for domestic violence, and Lord Kennedy of Southwark joined domestic violence survivors at an event on 28 November held at Newham Town Hall in East Ham. Nearly 400 residents attended and made a mass pledge of zero tolerance towards domestic and sexual violence in the borough.

Angelique Grygorcewicz and Sophia Skeen both addressed the audience with inspirational accounts about their own

experiences and survival of domestic violence. Sir Robin and Cllr Shah also spoke at the event.

Information and advice was available from various social care and health providers, including Victim Support and Newham One Stop Shop, who both deliver services supporting victims of domestic abuse.

Sir Robin said: “It is so important that we hold events like this to send out a strong message of zero tolerance of domestic and sexual violence, and that we do our utmost to eradicate this completely unacceptable behaviour.”

Cllr Shah added: “Once again Newham is playing its part in raising awareness of this issue, which has a major effect on victims for the rest of their lives. It

is wonderful to see so many residents show their support, not only at the Town Hall event but also at the various Conversation Cafés organised as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.”

To mark the end of the campaign, a candlelit vigil will be held at Theatre Square in Stratford on Monday 11 December, between 4-6pm.

Dancers at the event

If you are experiencing domestic or sexual violence, contact the Newham One Stop Shop on 0845 451 2547 or visit www.newham.gov.uk/dsv for information on support services available. In an emergency, call 999.

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o t e n i l n o Going s e c i v r e s access s a m t s i r h C over Many Newham Council services will be closed during the Christmas and New Year break but you can still get in touch with us by going online.

During the festive period our residents can access information and Newham Council’s services anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the period from 23 December to 2 January. There are, however, some requests that will need to wait until the New Year when council services resume.

The majority of our libraries and community centres will be closed from the evening of 23 December until 2 January, with the exception of Stratford, which will open from 1-4pm on Christmas Eve, and East Ham, which will be open 10am-4pm from 27 December to 29 December.

Residents can call our 24-hour automated line 0333 370 4700 or visit www.newham.gov.uk/libraryloans to renew and reserve items.

If you need to register a birth or death during the break, visit www.newham.gov.uk/registeroffice Residents who need housing repairs can contact the Repairs Operations Centre directly on 0800 952 5555

between 8am and 5pm on 27, 28 and 29 December.

Those with urgent, emergency issues can call the Contact Centre on 020 8430 2000 24 hours a day.

However there are many things that residents can do online and here are a few of them: • Apply for resident and visitor parking permits • Apply for bulky and green waste collections • Report anti-social behaviour, including abandoned vehicles and fly-tips • Apply for new or replacement bins • Pay rent, Council Tax and other bills • View and bid for Choice Based Lettings properties • Check your rent and Council Tax balances and statements • Search and apply for jobs.

For online services visit: www.newham.gov.uk/doitonline

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Over the festive period we will create 30 per cent more waste, which also means there are more opportunities for us to recycle.

It’s important that we all do our bit to make a difference to our environment so to help you recycle even more this year, Newham Council is giving away a free roll of orange recycling bags to residents.

Wrapping paper, cardboard, tins, cans and plastic bottles can be put into the bags, which can be left next to your orange-lid recycling bin on collection day.

The free recycling bags can be picked up from your local library from 11 December.

Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “The Christmas season creates extra rubbish, such as wrapping paper, trees or leftover food. We should all be getting rid of our rubbish responsibly and I want to make it even easier for our residents to do so, by providing these extra recycling bags during this holiday season.

“You can also check out our recycleopedia if you need more info on what can go in your orange bin or bag.”

Here are some handy tips to help you recycle over the festive season:

Recycling Christmas trees Once you are finished with your Christmas tree, don’t forget to book a free garden waste collection so that we can come and pick it up for you, or alternatively take it to Jenkins Lane Reuse and Recycling Centre. Remember to remove all the lights and decorations first.

Food recycling For some top tips on how to avoid food waste this Christmas and what to do with leftovers, visit www.

LoveFoodHateWaste.com You can also compost some of your food waste at home. For more information about composting in Newham and offers on compost bins visit www.newham.get composting.com For more information on what can be recycled in Newham visit www.newham.gov.uk/recycling

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It’s time to renew your House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence.

The renewal of Newham Council’s HMO licensing scheme has begun.

Our licensing scheme makes Newham a better place to live – so if you control or manage an HMO property make sure you join our 3,311 HMO landlords in renewing your licence.

With the new scheme coming into force on 1 January 2018, renew your licence now and receive an early bird discount of up to £450 per property licence.

Make sure you renew the licence by 14 December 2017 to be eligible for this discount.

After this time, the regular licensing fee of £1,250 will apply.

For more information and to renew your licence visit www.newham.gov.uk/propertylicensing

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Shopping for Christmas presents for loved ones is a huge part of the joy of the festive season and it is no wonder this time of the year is the busiest for retailers.

But Christmas is also a favourite time of year for criminals, who will be trying to get access to your hard earned cash.

Newham Council’s trading standards wants to make sure you don’t get conned out of Christmas, Whether you are shopping online or in store, they have issued a list of tips to help you avoid the pitfalls: • When buying online make sure you use a secure site. Never send payment or bank details by email • Ask about the returns policy and always keep the receipt in case the present proves to be unsuitable • Pay for gifts over £100 using a credit card as the credit provider and the seller have the same responsibility to you if the goods are faulty • Don’t buy brand goods from unknown websites or shops – you risk buying counterfeits. The quality could be shoddy and the goods worthless or dangerous • Be wary of traders who have a PO Box as their contact address and of Christmas

shops that pop-up as they often disappear with no-one left to contact • If you are looking to buy any electrical goods always make sure that your intended purchases have a CE mark as well as the manufacturer’s identity or mark. You should check the item has a three pin plug, and more complex items should have warnings and instructions for use supplied with them.

Newham’s trading standards officers will also be carrying out checks for unsafe goods including toys in the borough in the lead up to the festive season.

Councillor Forhad Hussain, cabinet member for crime and anti-social behaviour, said: “Everyone knows the joy of shopping for presents for family and friends but following some simple tips and thinking about where you are purchasing from may help you to avoid the pitfalls of Christmas shopping.”

If consumers want to make a complaint they can call the Citizens Advice Bureau advice line on 03454 04 05 06 or contact a member of the council’s trading standards team on 020 3373 0802.

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Keeping a lid on blood pressure Blood pressure checks were the doctor’s orders on World Stroke Day. Residents visiting Newham General Hospital in Plaistow spent two minutes having their blood pressure checked as part of the awareness raising day.

High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke but it has no symptoms and can affect people of all ages and lifestyles.

Claire Shuttleworth, from the Stroke Association, said: “High blood pressure is often referred to as ‘the silent killer’ because it doesn’t have any symptoms so it is really important to get yourself tested regularly. High blood pressure is a contributing factor in around half of strokes. Knowing if your blood pressure is high and taking steps to manage it could save your life.”

Residents get their blood pressure checked

Awards honour young heroes Some of the borough’s youngest achievers were recognised at an awards event attended by hundreds of people.

The TruLittle Hero Awards, held at the Discovery Centre, in Jenkins Lane, is an annual non-profit event dedicated to celebrating the positive contributions and achievements of young people aged under 16. There were 11 categories including sports, entrepreneur and Good Samaritan.

The initiative was founded by Titi Omole more than three years ago and aims to empower young people to become positive contributors in their community.

Titi said: “As well as recognising some unsung heroes, this event is also a chance to celebrate the young people who have completed our mentoring programme Sunshine, which intends to equip the youngsters with valuable life skills through workshops, programmes and mentoring schemes.”

Councillor Ayesha Chowdhury, who attended the ceremony, presented awards during the evening. Among the youngsters honoured at the event was Haidar Hussain from Richard House Children’s Hospice in Beckton who was recognised as an inspirational hero for his perseverance.

Titi Omole with Haidar Hussain and his family at the awards

Thousands of residents attended the day

Ade Adepitan with staff and students at the school

Teenagers gain insight into aviation careers Students from some of the borough’s schools were among 200 teenagers from across east London who took part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) day organised by London City Airport to inspire them to consider careers in those industries ahead of its £430 million development programme.

The airport’s STEM in Aviation Day at ExCeL exhibition centre in Custom House brought together some of the best innovators in the sector to highlight the use of these subjects in aviation.

Pupils from Kingsford, Sarah Bonnell, Rokeby, Lister, Little Ilford, Royal Docks Community School and Oasis Silvertown took part in the day. Robert Sinclair, chief executive at London City Airport, said: “STEM in Aviation Day demonstrates to secondary students how attractive and exciting this career path can be.”

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Paralympic basketball player and TV presenter Ade Adepitan visited a Manor Park school as part of activities to mark Black History Month in October.

Ade visited Little Ilford School in Manor Park and spoke to the students about his journey from his birthplace in Lagos, Nigeria, to a school in Plaistow where, despite wearing metal supports for his legs, he developed a love of sport and dreamt of playing football for England.

After being introduced to wheelchair basketball at the age of 12, he had one burning ambition; to win a medal for Great Britain in the Paralympics, and although it took him 15 years until he was eventually picked for the team, he never gave up hope.

He inspired the students by telling them that if they had a dream or an ambition, they should follow it and never give up hope of achieving their dreams.

Residents can get into the festive spirit and raise money for charity at a community party organised by local residents in Stratford.

Carol singers, face-painting and stalls will be set up on The Triangle in Church Street, Stratford, next to the 12th Century West Ham All Saints Church on Sunday 17 December, from 12noon to 4pm. The event is being organised by the Church Street Triangle Neighbourhood Watch and the Triangle Action Group, known as TAG. The party is for all ages and sales of light refreshments and cakes will raise money for MacMillan Cancer.

The aim of the event is to allow residents to get to know each other. The team also runs a litter picking group, supported by CleanUp UK and is looking for new members to join them in regular group activities to clean up the area. Anyone interested in joining should contact Neeta Kanagaratam on 07463 660843.

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Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, The leaves go flying, Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

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FIVE PAGES OF ACTIVITIES MOSTLY FREE, ALL FUN

WHAT’S ON? Download our What’s On app at www.newham.gov.uk/neighbourhoodevents

OUR THRILLING THREE Festive Fun Activities (under 13s) - Join us in the festive holidays to have fun, win prizes, get creative and keep active. Contact Plaistow Library for further details.

21-23 December, Plaistow Library, North Street, E13 Poetry Group Open Mic Event - A chance to enjoy poetry readings, performances, spoken word and much more. Saturday, 16 December, 2-6pm, Stratford Library, The Grove, E15 North Woolwich Voices (16+) - A community singing group, all welcome, no singing experience required.

Drop in to Woodman Community Centre, Woodman Street, E16, on Mondays, 6.30-7.45pm. Contact northwoolwichvoices@gmail.com for more details.

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STRATFORD AND WEST HAM COMMUNITY SCREENING Free movie screenings on the last Friday of the month at 5pm at Stratford Library, The Grove, E15. Refreshments will be provided. Advance booking is required through Eventbrite.com

Indicates free sessions Libraries unless stated.

Storytelling Mon, 10.30-11.15am, Custom House; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, East Ham CNC, Tues, 10.4511.30am, Tues, 1.15-2pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Tues, 10.3011.30am; Tues, 11am-12pm, Fri, 11am-12pm, Stratford; Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Manor Park CNC; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Forest Gate CNC; Tues, 10.3011.15am, Thurs, 2-3pm, Plaistow; Tues, 10.30-11.15am, North Woolwich

CAPOEIRA (18+) Come and have a go at Brazilian martial arts and dance with music. Mondays, 4-5pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC, Rathbone Market, Barking Road, E16

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Stay and Play Support for parents and carers to develop their child through play.

Sat, 11-12pm, Green St; Tues, 8.15-10.15am, Thurs, 8.15-11.15am, Forest Gate

CNC; Weds, 10am-12pm, Sat, 11am-1pm, Stratford Reading Together Thurs, 2.30-3pm, Custom House Baby Yoga Five-week course. Register at Rebecca Cheetham Children’s Centre on 020 8534 3136 Weds, 1-2pm, Stratford Baby Rhyme Time (Up to 12mths) For babies and parents to enjoy songs, develop communication skills through sign. Weds, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park CNC Triple P Parenting Parenting techniques for children aged 18 months and above.

Tues, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham CNC; Weds, 12.45-2.45pm, Manor Park CNC Sensory Storytelling Run by St Stephen’s Early Start.

Fri, 1-2pm, Green St

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Bumps and Bundles Group Interactive session for parents and carers of babies under 18mths. Mon, 10am-12pm, Stratford Music and Movement Tues 9.30-10.15am, Plaistow Bumps and Babies For babies under 12 months Fri, 2–4pm, Forest Gate CNC Toy Library Come and borrow a child’s toy using their library card.

Tues 11.15am-12pm, Beckton Globe Chat & Play Parents and Toddler Group Come and join in singing, dancing, movement games to chat about day to day life with a toddler. For under 4s and their parents and carers.

Mon, 10.45-11.30am, Custom House & Canning Town CNC

Chatterbooks (7-12) A new book club to inspire young children to read for pleasure. It includes fun and creative activities to encourage them to participate and read in an interactive way. Sat, 2.30–3.30pm, Plaistow; Weds, 5-6pm, Forest Gate CNC; Tues, 4-5pm, North Woolwich, Mon, 4-5pm, Custom House; Mon, 4-5pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC, Weds, 4-5pm, Beckton Globe; Mon, 3.30-4.30pm, Manor Park CNC; Sat, 3-4pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC Games Club (7-16yrs) Sony PS3, XBox360, Wii, board games and more. Tues, 3.305.30pm, Custom House; Weds, 3.30-6.30pm, Forest Gate CNC; Thurs, 4-6pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Thurs, 3.30-5.30pm, Plaistow Arts and Craft Workshop (6-12yrs) Sat 2-3pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Sat, 2-3pm, Custom House; Sat, 1-2pm, Green St; Sat, 2-3pm, North Woolwich; Tues, 3.30-5pm, Sat, 11am-12.30pm,

Plaistow; Tues, 4-5.30pm, Forest Gate CNC East Ham IT Youth Zone Support in using IT for homework and fun. Mon, 4.156.15pm, East Ham CNC Family Movie Club Sat, 3-4.30pm, Green St (up to 12yrs); Sat, 2-4pm, Plaistow; Sat, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham CNC; Thurs, 4-7pm, North Woolwich; Fri, 4-6pm, Forest Gate CNC; Sat, 2-4pm, Beckton Globe Young People’s Positive Activities (9-19yrs) Weds, Fri, 7-9pm, Harold Rd Centre Lego Club Create Lego models based on weekly themes. Sat, 3-4pm, Forest Gate CNC; Sat, 2-3pm, Green St The Chill Spot (11-19yrs) Activities include table tennis, discussions, creative workshops.

Mon, Weds, 3.30-6pm, Stratford Code Club (7-11) Scratch, Python, cartoons, websites and more. Booking required. Sat, 10-11am for beginners or 11am-12pm for improvers, Custom House, Tues, 4-5pm, Green St; Sat, 1.302.30pm, Beckton Globe Performing Arts Activities A range of dancing and singing, family arts activities.

Fri, 5-7.30pm, East Ham CNC Youth Works Taekwondo, Sony PS4, careers, chill zone, healthy living and other activities for ages 11 to 19. Weds, 5.30-8.30pm, Thurs, 5.30-8.30pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Homework Club All young people can get study support from volunteers. Age: Varies site to site Fri, 4-5pm, Beckton Globe; Mon, 3.305pm, Sat,10.30am-12.30pm, Plaistow; Fri, 4-6pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Fri 4-5pm, East Ham CNC; Sat, 2-3pm, Green Street; Mon, 3.30-

4.30pm, North Woolwich; Mon, 4-6pm, Stratford; Sat, 10.30am12.30pm, Forest Gate CNC Science Club Conduct experiments, watch demonstrations and record the results. For 5-12 years.

Thurs, 4-5pm, Forest Gate CNC Junior Football Sports Coaching (7-12yrs) Fri 4-6pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Street Dance (13-19yrs) Learn Street Dance and develop new skills and fitness every week, Mon 4.30-5.30pm, Plaistow Craft4Me Have family fun making and crafting with our craft4fun volunteers. Mon, 4.15-5.15pm, Beckton Globe Tae Kwondo Classes Free classes for 4-14-year-olds.

Sat, 12-1pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC, 18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, E16. Contact Master Khan on 07984684805 or email: Khanqukblackbelt@yahoo.co.uk Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a concern about your drinking, call Alcoholics Anonymous on 020 7407 0700.

Festive Crafts Free craft session for children and families to make a festive craft to take home. 18-23 December, 2.30-4pm, Manor Park CNC

Chess Club Tues, 3.45-5.15pm, Beckton; Mon, 5.30-7.30pm, and Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham CNC; Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, Stratford; Tues, 1-2pm (adults), 5.307.30pm (children), Forest Gate CNC; Thurs, 5-6pm (beginners), Thurs, 6-7pm (improvers), Custom House; Weds, 6.307.30pm (adults), 5.30-6.30pm (children), Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Weds, 5.30-7.30pm, Green St; Weds, 3.30-5pm, Plaistow

Coffee Mornings Mon, 11am-12.30pm, North Woolwich; Thurs, 10.45am12pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Tues, 11am-12.30pm, Custom House, Fri, 11am-12pm, Green St; Third Tues of the month, 10.30am-12pm, Plaistow; Tues, 11.30am-1pm, Beckton Do It Online (18yrs+) Computer classes. Weds, 10am-12pm, Stratford; Tues, 2-3.30pm, North Woolwich; Thurs, 1.15-2.15pm, Custom House, Weds, 10am-12pm, Plaistow; Mon, 1-2.30pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; 1.30-2.30pm, North Woolwich; Fri, 2-3.30pm, Beckton ICT Drop-in Session Set up a My Newham profile and create an email account. Weds, 11am-1pm, Forest Gate CNC Life in the UK Classes 12-week course to support prospective candidates who wish to take the life in the UK test and B1. Contact 020 8542 3904 for information. Weds, 12.30-2.30pm, Fri, 10am– 12pm, Plaistow; Fri, 12.30pm2.30pm, Green St; Weds 10am12pm, East Ham CNC; 12-2pm, Stratford; 10am-12pm, Beckton ESOL for Beginners For adults seeking to improve their English. Tues, 9.30 11.30am, Weds, 9.30-11.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C. Basic Computer Skills Fri, 10.30am-12.30pm, Manor Park CNC English Conversation Club Practise spoken English. Mon, 6-7.30pm, Weds, 10.3011.30am, Manor Park CNC; Thurs, 3-4pm, Rabbits Rd Institute; Sat, 10am-12pm, Stratford; Mon, 10-11am, Jeyes C.C; Mon, 10-11am, Plaistow; Thurs, 10.30-11.30am, Sat, 2-3pm, Tues, 11.30am-12.30pm, North Woolwich, Green St

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Stratford London Toastmasters Public speaking club. First and third Mon of month, 6-8pm, Stratford Docklands Drop-In Group Weds, 12.30-3pm, Beckton C.C. Poetry Group (16+) Sat 11am-1pm, Mon, 6-7.30pm, Stratford; Weds, 6-7.30pm, East Ham CNC; Tues, 2-3.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. email sonesquin@hotmail.com International Lunch Club £3 per meal. Mon, 12pm, Beckton C.C. Workplace Drop-Ins Thurs, 14 Dec, 3-5pm, Manor Park CNC; Thurs, 14 Dec, 2-5pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Weds, 13 Dec, 3-5pm, East Ham CNC; Weds, 13 Dec, 2-4pm, Stratford.

Creative Writing and Poetry Group (16+) Thurs, 6.307.30pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC Pop In Bingo (18+) Come and join with your local community and get ready to shout Bingo. £1 per book. Tues, 1-2pm, North Woolwich Model Train Workshop Join other enthusiasts. Mon, 1-3.30pm, North Woolwich Book Club and Creative Writing Group Hosted by Vaseem Khan, author of The Baby Ganesh Detective Agency Series. Ages 15+. Tues, 6-7.30pm, Manor Park CNC Adult Reading Groups Come and talk about your favourite books and discover new writers. Third Sat of the month, 11am, Custom House; Third Thurs of the month, 6.307.30pm, East Ham CNC National Careers Service Find out about different careers and what qualifications or skills you require. To book an appointment contact 07415241941. First and third Thurs of the month, Stratford

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Memory Lane Café People with dementia and their carers can come together and share experiences, exchange information and socialise.

Last Thurs of the month, 1-3pm, East Ham CNC Together We Can Fortnightly social group for adults under 50 who have had a stroke. Fri, 2-4pm, Plaistow Community Cooking Project Join our six week cookery course, and learn to cook exciting, tasty and nutritious simple dishes. Advance booking is required. £6 for the course.

Tues 10am-12pm or 12.302.30pm, East Ham CNC ESOL Entry (16+) ESOL language classes for adult learners. Registration required through Newham Adult Learning Service ESOL Team 020 3373 0755. ESOL Pre-Entry, Mon and Thurs, 10-11.30am, ESOL Entry 3, Tues and Fri, 9.30am-12noon, Stratford; Tues, 10am-2.30pm, Plaistow Board Games for Adults Come along and play board games such as Rummikub and Ticket to Ride. Thurs, 5.307.30pm, Forest Gate CNC. Dominoes (13+) If you’re new to domino games, or just need a brush-up on the basics come along and join in.

Sat, 2.30-7pm, Beckton; Wed 2–4.30pm, Mon 1.30–4.15pm, Beckton C.C; Thurs, 5.307.30pm, Forest Gate CNC Dementia Cinema Aimed at dementia patients.

Refreshments provided. Cost is £4 although carers go free.

Advance booking is required for wheelchair users. Last Monday of month, 12.30pm, Stratford Picture House, Gerry Raffles Square, E15.

Criss Cross Pottery Club Join the Criss Cross potters for an arts and crafts workshop based on the theme of words.

There will be a small charge of £5 and 10 places available. To book a place, call Chris Wong on 0750 691 3032. Mon, Tues, 10.30am-3.30pm, Beckton C.C Citizens Advice Sessions Free advice sessions on money management, energy saving tips as well as debt and income maximisation. By appointment only. First Mon of the month, 11am-1pm, Manor Park CNC

Newham Super Choir All ages. Tues, 10.30am-12pm.

Beckton C.C Beckton Globe Women’s Group Monthly club for women to meet and discuss social issues.

For more details, contact helathiswealthproject@outlook. com. First Fri of the month, 11am-1pm, Beckton Globe

Boxing (Newham College) Mon, 5-6pm, East Ham College, High St South, E6 Fight For Peace Boxing Mon to Fri, 4-5pm 10-14yrs; Mon to Fri, 5-9pm, 14+yrs Woodman St, North Woolwich, E16. Call 020 7474 0054 Boxing and Self Defence Tues, 5-6pm (16+), 4-5pm (6-11yrs), Jack Cornwell C.C. West Ham Boys ABC Mon, Weds, Fri, mixed (8-16yrs), 5-6pm, Sat, boys (6-11yrs), 10-11am, girls (7-16yrs), 11am-12pm, £2.

2 London Rd, E13.

Call 020 8472 3614 Martial Arts (adults) Learn new skills, self defence.

Adults, £3. Thurs, 6-7pm, Beckton Globe Bootcamp and Karate Tues, 5-6pm, Bootcamp; Thurs, 5-7pm, Karate, both at Newham

College, Stratford Campus, Welfare Rd, Stratford Martial Arts For children aged 7 to 12 with a professional teacher. £2. Mon, 6.30-7.30pm, Tues, 6.457.45pm, Thurs, 4.45-5.45pm.

Beckton Women’s Boxing Mondays 9.15-10.15am, Katherine Rd C.C. Taekwondo (4-14) Learn new martial arts skills, including jumping and spinning kicks and fast kicking techniques.

Sat, 12-1pm, Custom House & Canning Town CNC. Introduction to Taekwondo and self defence Children and young peoples club for ages 4-14. Booking is essential. 10-week programme.

To book, contact Green Street Library on 020 3373 0857 or email CN.Greenstreet@newham. gov.uk For more information call 0798 4684805 Fri, 6.457.45pm, Green Street

Breathe Easy Group (18yrs+) For people with lung conditions and their carers. First Thurs of month, 12.30-2.30pm, Beckton C.C Salsa Dancing (18yrs+) Mon, 3.15-4.45pm, Beckton C.C; Sat, 6-7.30pm, Stratford; Sat, 2.30-5pm, Forest Gate CNC; Thurs, 6-7.30pm, Beckton Globe Tai Chi Class Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Beckton C.C. Weds, 8.15-9.15am, (book in advance, library members only), Forest Gate CNC Yoga Free. Mon, 6-7.30pm, Beckton; £1. Weds, 6-7.30pm, East Ham CNC; Sat, 10am-12pm, Plaistow; Thurs, 6.15-7.45pm, Thurs 8.15-9.15am, Forest Gate CNC; Fri, 8.05-8.45am, Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Thurs, 6-7.30pm, Stratford;

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Tues, 1.30-2.30pm, £1, Mon, Tues, 6-7.30pm Green St; Weds, 12.30am-1.30pm, Katherine Rd C.C. First class £5, then £8, Mon 7.15-8.45pm, Maryland Studioz, Leytonstone High Road, E15 Stroke Club (18+) For men and women living with the effects of stroke. Weds, 2-5pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Pilates Classes (18+) Mon, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C; Thurs, 6-7pm, Manor Park CNC; Tues, 6.307.30pm, Beckton Globe Tai Chi in the Park (18+) Forest Lane Park, E7. Meet at corner of Forest Lane and Magpie Close. Mon, 11am12pm Plaistow Social Walk Fun social walk to improve your fitness and make new friends.

For all ages and abilities. Meet at Plaistow Library. Tues and Sat, 10-11am Modern Arnis Filipino martial art with sticks.

Tues, 4-5pm (children), Thurs, 5-6pm (women), Sat, 11am12pm (children), Jack Cornwell C.C. Walking Yoga Meet at Stratford Library and walk to Stratford Park for yoga Open to all. Thurs, 2-3pm.

Zumba Registration essential. Bring water and a towel, for all ages and abilities. Mon 9.30-10.30am (£3) Fri 9.30-10.30am (£2) Over 50s free, Jack Cornwell C.C; Fri 6-7pm (free) Custom House & Canning Town CNC; Weds, 6.30-7.30pm (free) Manor Park CNC; Tues 5.30-6.30pm (free) Stratford; Tues, 10-11am (free) Forest Gate CNC Street Self-Defence Weds, 6.45-8pm, Altmore Infants School, Altmore Avenue, East Ham For more details call 07484 326853

Diabetes Support Club Get friendly advice and tips on a healthy lifestyle to manage diabetes and reduce the risks.

Fri, 15 Dec, 3.30-7pm, Manor Park Space For Me (16+) Health and wellbeing fitness class with friendly conversation.

Women only, £2 per session.

For more information, call or text 0794 983 6036 9.30-11am, Beckton Globe Youth Zone

Chair Based Exercise For all fitness levels. Fri, 10.3011.30am, East Ham CNC; Tues, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park CNC; Mon, 12.30-1.30pm, Green St; Mon,12.30-1.30pm, Jeyes C.C.

Tone-Tastic Free exercise class for over 18s.

Mon, 3.30-4.30pm, Forest Gate CNC

Fitness Fitness circuit, mixed, 9.15-10am, Thurs; Fitness circuit, mixed, 10-10.45am, Thurs; Zumba, 1-2pm, Tues, ladies only; Exercise for ladies, 9.30-10.30am, Fri; Exercise for ladies, 10.30-11.30am, Fri, yoga for ladies, 1-2pm, Fri. Katherine Rd C.C.

Fit Steps Dance class for all abilities.

Tues, 11am-12noon, Forest Gate CNC

Games and Friendship Club Chat and make friends over games and a cuppa. Thurs, 11am-1pm, East Ham CNC

Quadrille Dancing Try this classic dance style. Mon, 1.30-2.30pm, East Ham CNC Bingo Mon, 11.30am-1.30pm, Beckton C.C; Mon, 12-4pm, Jeyes C.C, Thurs, 7-9pm, Jack Cornwell CC ICCAN Faith based group with cultural activities. Fri, 12-2pm, Jeyes C.C. Active Centre Group Mon, Weds, Fri, 1.30-4pm, Beckton C.C. Dominoes Group Weds, 1.30-4.30pm, Plaistow Forever Young Enjoy community activities and make new friends. Weds, 11am1pm, Beckton; Wed, 10.30am12.30pm, Forest Gate CNC Walking Football Email: dgheerawo@ westhamunited.co.uk or call 07803 201299. Tues, 10-11am, Priory Park, E13 Get Active, Get Healthy, and Exercises for Fitness Thurs, 11am-12pm, Jack Cornwell C.C.

Carers Exercise Class Thurs, 11am-12pm, Manor Park CNC Zumba Women only session. Tues, 1-2pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Singing for Health Variety of music styles. Tues, 2-3.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Bollywood Moves Women only Mon, 10.3011.30am, Thurs, 11-12pm, Katherine Rd C.C. Drop in Embroidery Class No previous experience necessary, materials supplied.

Mon, 11am-1pm, East Ham CNC Ballroom Dancing Join Stratford Latin and ballroom dance classes.

Learn new moves, get fit and make new friends. Over 50s, free session. Mon, 12-12.45 for beginners, 1-1.45pm for advanced, Carpenters and Docklands Centre Get Active, Get Healthy, - Line Dancing for Fitness Age: 50+ Come along and learn the choreographed dance of line dancing. Thurs, 10.3011.30am, Bryant Street C.C

Smart Project Social Group for the over 50s.

Join in with a lively discussion, social networking and refreshments. Thurs, 11am1pm, Jeyes C.C Fitness Exercise for men Fitness exercise for 50+ men only. Thurs, 2.30-3.30pm, Katherine Road C.C Bollywood Dance Dance class for the over 50s.

Thurs, 2-3pm, Forest Gate CNC

Green Gym Meet at Visitor Centre in East Ham Nature Reserve, Norman Rd, E6.

Weds, 10am-1pm, and last Sat of month, Call 07845 973156 Green Volunteering Tues and Thurs, 10am-2pm Silvertown, Wy, E16 (opp.

Hallsville Rd) Garden Club Tues, 1-3pm, Thurs, 4-7pm, Sat, 11am-4pm, Abbey Gdns, Bakers Row, E15 Caravanserai Garden Volunteering Thurs and Sat, 11am-3pm, Silvertown Wy, E16. For information call 07773 863384 Greenway Orchard Volunteering Join the Green Gym and get dug in with some gardening.

Greenway at the access point on Boundary Rd, E13 Thurs, 11am-2pm Community Food Growing Project Come and grow together in our new community growing space.

Weds, 12-2pm, East Ham CNC

Basketball Sessions Tues, 4-5pm, Chobham Academy, 40 Cheering Ln, E20 Modern Arnis Martial Arts (16yrs+) Tues, 5-6pm. Call 07473 030

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250, Jack Cornwell C.C. Female Only Gym Sessions available at Atherton LC & East Ham LC. Get Back into Netball Tues, 6-7.30pm, juniors; 7.30-9pm, seniors. £5. Lister Community School, E13. Email: opanetballclub@hotmail.com Female Only Zumba Tues, 6-7pm, Forest Gate Community School, Forest Ln, E7. Thurs, 6.30-9pm, The Well C.C, Vicarage Ln, E6. £1. Call 07741 292893; Thurs, 10.1511.15am, Stratford, £2.50; Mon, Weds, 6.30-7.30pm, Asta Community Hub, 14A Camel Rd, E16 2DE. £2.50

Ability Club (14-25yrs) Multi sports for disabled young people. Weds, 5.30-6.30pm and Fri, 4.45-6pm, NewVIc, E13

Beckton Park Run Sat, 9am, Beckton Park South, E16. Call 07718 394756 www.parkrun.org/beckton East End Road Runners Meet on the track. Coached sessions for all abilities.

Newham Leisure Centre, E13.

Tues and Thurs, 7pm. Sun, 9am. Call 07979 261647 Run Together £2 unless stated. Sun, 10am12pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 (meet on track).

Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 (meet on track). Mon, 5.45-6.45pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Weds, 12-1pm, Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Thurs, 5.15-6.15pm, UEL Docklands Campus, E16 (meet at reception). Sat, 10.30am-12pm, Wanstead Flats (meet at corner

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Sat, 10-11.30am, Memorial Park, E15, £4 (meet at car park).

Call 07718 394874 Running and Athletics Newham & Essex Beagles Athletics Club. Visit www.newhamandessex beagles.co.uk for more details

Black Arrows Badminton Club Adults: Fri, 7-9pm, Juniors: Sat, 10am-12pm, £3.70, East Ham LC. Adults: Weds, 7-10pm, UEL SportsDock.

Call 07932 037173 Adult Tennis (16+) Sat, 9-10am, 10-11am, 11am12noon, Central Park (tennis courts), High St South, East Ham, E6 6ET. Sun, 9-10am, 1011am, 11am-12pm, Stratford Park (tennis courts), West Ham Ln, Stratford, E15 4PT Contact: michelle.daniel@activenewham. org.uk 07741 293513 Table Tennis (14yrs) Thurs, 4.40-6pm, Newham College, East Ham Campus, E6 6ER. Email: sports@ newham.ac.uk

AIR Football (16yrs+) Tues, 1-3pm, Fri, 10am- 12pm, Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15. Fri, 3-5pm, Beckton Powerleague, E6.

Visit www.airfootball.co.uk Mayor’s Football League U10yrs, U12yrs, Mon, 4.30-6pm, U16yrs, U18yrs, 6-7pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Premier League (16yrs+) 6-a-side (4 subs) Weds, 7-10pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 WHU Kicks Mon, Tues, Fri, 4-7pm, WHUCST, Beckton 3G, 60A Albatross Cl, E6. Thurs, 6.307.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12.

Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm, Stratford Park MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15. Sat, 10.30am-12pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13

Basketball & Multi Sports Fri, 5-6.30pm, 8-19yrs, Snowshill MUGA, Snowshill Rd, E12 Basketball Sessions Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12 Senior Programme Division 2 women and division 3/4 men. Rokeby School, E16.

Mon, 7.30-9.30pm Call 07947 401616 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Meetings take place at Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, E6, unless otherwise stated. Tues, 12 Dec, 3pm, Newham Partnership – Employment and Enterprise; 7pm, Strategic Development Cttee, Council Chamber, Old Town Hall, Stratford; Weds, 13 Dec, 4.30pm, Corporate Parenting Board, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, E16; Mon, 18 Dec, 6pm, Local Development Cttee; Tues, 19 Dec, 6pm, Local Development Cttee, Tues, 9 Jan, 7pm, Overview and Scrutiny Cttee; Weds, 10 Jan, 7pm, Health and Wellbeing Board; Thurs, 11 Jan, 5pm, Cabinet, 5.05pm, Mayoral Proceedings.

CONTACT THE MAYOR Here to Help sessions Please register 30 minutes before session starts. Thurs, 11 Jan, 11am, Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library, 18 Rathbone Market, Barking Road, E16 1EH Telephone surgery Weds, 10 Jan. Please call 020 8430 2000 between 10am and 11am and leave your contact details.

All listings may be subject to change. Please contact individual events and activities before attending.

CONTACT DETAILS LIBRARIES & COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOODS CENTRES

Beckton Globe 1 Kingsford Wy, E6 Custom House & Canning Town CNC Barking Rd, E16 Custom House CNC Prince Regent Ln, E16 East Ham CNC 328 Barking Rd, E6 Green Street 337-341 Green St, E13 Forest Gate CNC 2-6 Woodgrange Rd, E7 Manor Park CNC 685-691 Romford Rd, E12 North Woolwich 5 Pier Parade, E16 Plaistow North St, E13 Stratford 3 The Grove, E15 Archives and Local Studies 020 3373 6881 Community Outreach 020 337 30813 Church of God 37 Manor Park Road, E12, 020 8911 9494

LEISURE & SPORTS VENUES

Atherton Leisure Centre 189 Romford Rd, E15 Balaam Leisure Centre 14 Balaam St, E13 East Ham Leisure Centre 324 Barking Rd, E6 Newham Leisure Centre 281 Prince Regent Ln, E13 NewVIc Prince Regent Ln, E13 UEL SportsDock Docklands Campus, University Wy, E16 COMMUNITY CENTRES (C.C) Beckton C.C.14 East Ham Manor Wy, E6, 020 7511 1214 East Ham Market Hall Myrtle Rd, E6 1HY, 020 8471 0292 Jack Cornwell C.C. Jack Cornwell St, E12 020 8553 3459 Jeyes C.C. 1 James Cl, E13, 020 3373 2205 Katherine Rd C.C. 254 Katherine Rd, E7, 020 8548 9825 St Mark’s C.C. 218 Tollgate Rd, E6, 020 7474 1687 Vicarage Ln C.C. Govier Cl, E15, 020 8519 0235 Harold Rd Centre 170 Harold Road, E13 0SE, 020 8472 2805 Queens Market Green St,E13 Rabbits Rd Institute 835 Romford Rd, London E12 5JY Royal Docks Learning Activity Centre Albert Rd, North Woolwich, E16 2JB St John’s Green Community Garden Albert Rd, North Woolwich E16 2JB St John’s Church Broadway, Stratford, E15 1NG St Bartholomew’s Church & Centre, 292b Barking Road, E6 3BA London Road, 1 London Road, E13 0AT The Community Resource Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane, E13 8DW 020 3373 2697 St. Paul’s Church Centre, 227 Burges Rd, E6 2EU

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Primary applications deadline: 15 January 2018 For children born 1 September 2013 – 31 August 2014

Apply online, to apply on time.

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Winter is coming…

If you feel unwell, even if it’s just a cough or a cold, get advice from your pharmacist before it gets more serious.

If you are eligible for the free flu vaccine but haven’t received it yet, don’t delay, get it now.

Pick up prescription medications and top up your medicine cabinet before the Christmas holidays as many GPs and pharmacies will be closed.

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