Extravagant displays, a treasure trove of donated items and a diverse team of volunteers, Oxfam is a much-loved gem on Bethnal Green Road. We spoke to Kellyann Saunders, the shop manager of the charity shop, to learn more about what she does…
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At Libreria, the books on the shelves are arranged according to broad themes like ‘Wanderlust’, ‘Enchantment for Disenchanted’ and ‘The City’, so that you’re constantly encountering titles you might not have come across otherwise. We spoke to Lloyd Sowerbutts from the bookshop…
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Brinkworth is an Interior Design Agency based in Bethnal Green. We spoke to CEO Kevin Brennan about his role, exciting projects, and the organisation’s place in the local area. LBG: What is Brinkworth?KB: We are traditionally known as an Interior Design Agency,…
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We’re delighted to welcome you to our brand new website! The year is drawing in and we’re ready to embrace 2022 with a fresh new look. Expect a wave of updated and exciting content which will continue to showcase all that our…
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Feeling festive? We’ve got the ultimate guide for how to get into the spirit in Bethnal Green this December… Visit Oxford House’s Winter Maker’s Fair 11 December 2021 at Oxford House on Derbyshire Street | Free admission | oxfordhouse.org.uk Discover unique gifts…
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The Museum of Childhood is undergoing an exciting multi-million-pound re-development project which will see it transform into Young V&A. We spoke to Catherine Ritman Smith, the Head of Learning and Engagement at the museum, to learn more LBG: Can you summarise what…
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Oxford House + Breakfast + Networking = Good Times We are really pleased to announce that our latest breakfast will be hosted us (!) in our wonderful new cafe at Oxford House via the new entrance in Derbyshire Street Pocket Park. Our networking breakfasts…
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The V&A yesterday announced a multi- million-pound refurbishment of the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, to make a “world-leading” centre for children here in east London. The Wednesday morning breakfast was brilliantly framed by two local schoolchildren, who invited V & A director…
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LoveBethnalGreen.com are disrupting Bethnal Green Road market on Saturday 13th October by giving some stalls to social businesses in the area. We want to hear from purposeful people in the area who are making great products, delivering great services or just doing…
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In efforts to reduce energy consumption during the creeping cold ahead, the Council has launched a great initiative aimed at supporting SME organisations in Tower Hamlets to become more energy efficient. The SME Energy Improvement Grants Programme makes available grants for 50…
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This month we look forward to some lesser known happenings that E2 has to offer in August. There is such a huge amount that goes on in this pocket of London, we’re looking to really celebrate the sheer range of activity that…
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