OPEN DOORS: An extended oasis bringing the outside in ๐ก
Local Photographer Jonathan Arundel shows us the transformative effect of an extension envisioned by his brother Alex Arundel of Architecture & Interior Design Studio ABco ๐
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QUEERS + ALLIES: The response group taking action to tackle transphobic & homophobic hate in Forest Gate ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
After repeated defacement of the pride flag murals, Newham neighbours come together to show solidarity with the local LGBTQIA+ community โ
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STATES OF MIND: Transformative therapy with Forest Gate's clinical hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner ๐
After a debilitating struggle with long Covid, Angie Towse turned to hypnotherapy with miraculous results & inspired her new career to help others ๐ค
https://t.co/KBVi0w1AGK
NATURE CONNECTIONS: The bluebells of Chalet Wood ๐ณ
Feeling a bit disconnected or at odds with a still uncertain world? With the bluebells blooming recalibrate with @sonyapatelellis and the nature of Wanstead Flats with her bluebell special ๐
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THE FRAZZLED COOK: Recipes created with real life in mind ๐ฉโ๐ณ
Forest Gate's food writer Heather Taylor shares some culinary inspiration that's helped her through the demands of parenthood ๐คฑ
https://t.co/w5WOfpHdPJ
HOLLY REVELL: Exploring transforming identities with Forest Gateโs artist photographer ๐ธ
An introduction to @hollyrevellart & their collaborative photography project โPeople Like Usโ exploring trans, non-binary & gender non-conforming identities ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
https://t.co/E3AKZPQesk
OPEN DOORS: Loft living with James Stickley's converted home studio space ๐ก
The furniture designer shows us around his minimalist sanctuary housed in Forest Gate's former Trebor Sweet Factory ๐ญ
@frenchandtye ๐ธ
https://t.co/MWqQB0YcqZ
ARTVIAYOU: An inclusive art space showcasing urban artists ๐จ
The community powered platform challenging convention and empowering emerging artists with its exhibition 'Embracing Culture: Right & Wrong' at Canning Town's Social Convention ๐ผ๏ธ
https://t.co/x1UdU0vtAw
If you live in Newham and were ever interested in fostering, well, here's your chance to know more.
Read some amazing stories about fostering and book a place at a @NowFosterUK knowledge-sharing event in Forest Gate on the 3rd of July.
https://t.co/TEMqqTaBU9
NOW FOSTER: Empowering people to experience the joy of fostering ๐ฉโ๐ฉโ๐ง
The not-for-profit organisation @NowFosterUK working with @NewhamLondon to give children in care a safe and supportive home ๐ก
https://t.co/PYrlFjf323
BACK STORY: Forest Gate's well loved local Forest Tavern ๐บ
After a change of ownership and recent renovation, Rosemary Jenkins discovers that bringing this local landmark back to its foundations has given the Forest Tavern a new lease of life ๐ป
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MISS WOOD FOR THE TREES: Manor Park's art facilitator forming community connection through creative expression ๐ฉโ๐จ
Local artist @jdwoof chats to her co-collaborator @stevexoh ahead of her exhibition at @ApplecartArts ๐ผ๏ธ
https://t.co/T5OaFNGk4s
SLOW CENTURY: Leytonstone's vintage furniture market ๐ช
Modernist merchant @Push_Pull_Store launches a pop up market at The Annex in @GSstudiosE11 to showcase East London's contemporary design dealers ๐๏ธ
https://t.co/SlywdTeWwr
Come along to Grove Guest House E7 between 2-6pm on Sunday to celebrate our project Close Knit, which looks at Newham's crafting heritage.
Read more here๐
CLOSE KNIT: Newham's crafting community comes together ๐งถ
Hidden history preservers @EastsideCH host a craft event and exhibition at Forest Gate's Grove Guest House to celebrate @NewhamHeritage ๐งต
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I spoke to @TheForest_Mag about how my next novel inspired me to try boxing, why I fell in love with the sport and why I want more women in the ring. (Includes a pic of me looking very sweaty post workout as well as a shout-out to @NewhamBookshop.) ๐ช๐พ๐ฅ https://t.co/XQsWyZimBw