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November 1, 2016

Kick It Out Exhibition

On the 12th of October, Oxford House held a special opening exhibition called fans for diversity, with free entry and free drinks and snacks provided it was no surprise then that Oxford House was as busy as I had ever seen…
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August 22, 2016

The night tube

It is an exciting time to be living in London, particularly for those of you who are avid party goers or work late night shifts. The night tube has officially opened on the Central and Victoria lines providing a 24 hour service…
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August 1, 2016

Boishaki Mela in Weavers Fields

Although the Boishakhi Mela was delayed this year from the second week of May to the last day of July the celebration is very much not over. The Boishakhi Mela, if you are not familiar with it is the celebration of the…
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April 18, 2016

A Colourful Patch

Siansah’s Florist, Bethnal Green Road’s first flower shop, opened up last month. It is a family business that aims to change the way we buy flowers. Simone, the owner explains, “We do not have to buy flowers inside a bouquet. There are other…
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March 22, 2016

Long live pigeons!

9,400 Londoners die of the consequences of air pollution every year. That is why, Plume labs developed a mobile phone application to help you find out about the quality of the air you are breathing, and gives you advice on how…
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February 29, 2016

The New Face of Old George 

Would you be tempted by a Mussel and Artichoke bisque circled by anchovy butter and sourdough? If your mouth is watering at the mere thought of that dish, it is time for me to tell you where you can find that particular…
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February 22, 2016

For the love of food

Are you a fan of Spanish food ? If yes, this post will make your day. In approximately two weeks time, a brand new Spanish deli and restaurant called Padron will open on Bethnal Green Road. Padron will take over the retail…
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October 6, 2015

Let’s pop into Berlin!

Dear Bethnal Greeners, have you ever thought of visiting Berlin? Stay here for now, Berlin is coming to us! Catch Berlin’s spirit from 5th to 11th October at the pop-up store to discover twenty Berlin-based creative companies, labels and start-ups. Listen…
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October 2, 2015

A congregation revived

St Peter’s Bethnal Green sits off Warner Place, between Old Bethnal Green and Hackney Road. The vicarage is next door, the old school houses an organ works, and the church spire stands tall amidst the surrounding housing. Now a thriving church community,…
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July 6, 2015

A bridge too far?

The walk below the railway bridge in Bethnal Green is a grey and not really welcoming gateway  to bustling and bright Bethnal Green. We are sure that anybody who ever walked under that bridge (and had to avoid the droppings on the pavement) would agree…
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June 3, 2015

Bethnal Green on the Overground

On 31st May 2015, Bethnal Green Station was incorporated into the London Overground network. This change involved several other stations along two suburban lines and was part of Transport for London’s plans to improve the connection of central London with wider rail…
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