Shape Newham

Launched by Newham Council in 2019 to improve public spaces - 18 creative projects were co-designed with local residents and are installed from 2021 to 2023

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Lets support Newham's bid to become London Borough of Culture 2025. Fill in the survey for a chance to win a £50 voucher!

[Rokhsana Fiaz OBE @rokhsanafiaz]

As Mayor of Newham, I'm honoured to unveil our bid to become London's Borough of Culture in 2025.

Our commitment to celebrating culture has been unwavering. Now, it's time to write a new chapter.

Join us in this cultural revolution: https://t.co/7q8MBbkfYp

#NewhamIsCulture2025

[Newham London 💙 @NewhamLondon]

Do join us this Thursday 1 June for a chance to share your views on the public space improvement works at #GreenStreet.

📍 St Stephen’s Parade, 3 Green Street London E7 8LQ
🕔 5-7 pm

https://t.co/INlggrfjly

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Calling Newham's creative communities - further creative installations are set to come to Green Street and Forest Gate over the coming year. Artists can apply at https://t.co/6bJ6tVEkS7 for paid work to develop large scale town centre murals!

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

BECKTON - public realm improvements to Kingsford Square (outside the Globe) are almost completed; designed by @carverhaggard . Do come and enjoy this improved public space at a community event on 10 May (see https://t.co/k6r4FmPbrY for full event info)

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

East Ham - New signage has been installed as part of public realm improvements to the high street, co-designed with local residents by @CarverHaggard and Europa

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

@iqbalhussa1n @NewhamLondon Thanks Iqbal. There will be a light next to the bus stop area. Unfortunately there is not sufficient budget for further lights next to the recycling bins.

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

ATTENTION MANOR PARK - the 'Light House' is coming! Designed by https://t.co/zAGy18puM4 with https://t.co/rxiFSqbnpx and commissioned by @NewhamLondon, installation will be taking place this week and addresses community priorities to increase lighting in this public space. (1/2)

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

And if you would like to participate in the co-design of a future creative installation in Manor Park why not come to the drop in event tonight at Manor Park Library

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Kingsford Square work is now paused for the holidays, but the installation is looking great and finishing touches will be completed early 2023. Very excited to see it take shape (even covered in snow)

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Great to be at the raising of the Green Flag at East Ham Nature Reserve this morning - plus a snowy nature walk, and the unveiling of the amazing work by @_DoodlingAround

#EastHam #naturewalk

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Anyone in #Beckton on Monday 19th December - pop down to the Beckton Globe Library 4-6pm for the Christmas lights switch on. Everyone welcome 🤶

@NewhamLibraries

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Come to an event to celebrate the Shape Newham Reveal and raising of the recently awarded Green Flag at East Ham Nature Reserve

When: Friday 16th December, 11am
Where: East Ham Nature Reserve, 65 Hameway, E6 6HP
Link: https://t.co/GXoz63wJRi

Everyone welcome 🥳

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Installation of another Shape Newham project has been completed with new bespoke gate and window grilles at East Ham Nature Reserve - designed by @_DoodlingAround and fabricated by @starkgreensmith

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Proud to announce that following Shape Newham enhancements with @_DoodlingAround to make East Ham Nature Reserve more welcoming to visitors it was awarded a Green Flag this week! The project is due to be completed next week when the new entrance gate is installed.

[Newham London 💙 @NewhamLondon]

6 Green Flag Awards for our parks just announced!

Green Flags recognise the valuable service Newham Council and all our volunteers provide in maintaining these green spaces for the community.

https://t.co/xDLmx3Xc1i

#GreenFlag #KeepBritainTidy #LoveNewhamParks

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

A great team effort by the Maryland Community Group this weekend filling the planters with a variety of plants has now created a colourful urban oasis for all to enjoy
@MarylandGroup

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

After waiting for the colourful flooring to be re-installed, it is fantastic to now see the PlayGrown project in Maryland spring into life...

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

@TheAakshay @astrainscheldt @MarylandPrimary We are excited for the site to open this summer with planting by @MarylandGroup

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Installation of the colourful gardens at the base of Henniker Point in Maryland is under way. 'PlayGrown' was designed by local designer @astrainscheldt during workshops with children attending @MarylandPrimary .

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

@TheAakshay @astrainscheldt @MarylandPrimary Hi, unfortunately when the colourful flooring was first installed there were some faults. This was why the site has remained closed to the public for the last few months. This week, the faulty flooring has been removed and new flooring is being installed.

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

We've really enjoyed working with the Swiss Embassy on this innovative celebration of typography and poetry, which can be enjoyed around the borough until 17 July. https://t.co/SbqbgbaIzs

[Ambassador of Switzerland to the United Kingdom @SwissAmbUK]

27 poems by 🇨🇭& 🇬🇧 poets are forming a trail along 21 venues across @NewhamLondon, one of the UK's youngest & most diverse communities. Thanks to Mayor @rokhsanafiaz & all the local partners for your support in bringing #poetry & #graphicdesign from @ecal_ch to local streets.

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

@SwissEmbassyUK have arranged a walking tour on Sunday 19 June, plannig to visit 9 of the venues. More details can be found about this free event over on their Instagram. Don’t forget to register https://t.co/p0kira9QnI…
#typoetry #swissgraphicdesign #publicpoetry
@NewhamLondon

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

Interested in poetry and graphic design? Be sure to check out the Typoetry exhibition in collaboration with the Swiss Embassy, with 27 poems to be read in 20 venues across the Borough. More information about the project can be found at the link below https://t.co/mMg3lDKFTt

[Shape Newham @NewhamShape]

For more information on where to find these, head to https://t.co/SbqbgbaIzs