PSBL November 2022 Newsletter
Darker nights are here following the clocks going back an hour last weekend.
When Plaistow South went to Big Local Connect 2022
Over 360 people attended the Big local connect 2022, representing 105 Big Local and Creative Civic Change areas. The keynote speakers were really inspiring and set the tone for a positive and enthusiastic couple of days. It was also great to have the Ideas Hub prove a useful space to chat with representatives from different…
Celebrating Diwali
What is Diwali and why is it celebrated? Diwali, the festival of lights, marks the time when millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil with beautiful rituals such as festive lights, fireworks, sweet delicacies and family gatherings. Part of the communities celebration is sharing food South…
PSBL September Newsletter
Late summer sunshine and back to school we go. We have had a busy summer here at PSBL with lots of planning for new projects and working with the residents for new ideas.
Get digital help, give digital help – a mini workshop for Elders
Thursday 26th May 2.30-4.00 pm at the Plus Centre, Memorial Church We are working with Rowntree Close residents (next to the Church) and anyone that is not so young, to introduce you to a learning scheme called ‘Learn My Way’. This is to build up skills and confidence with digital skills such as booking appointments,…
Community Eid celebration open to all at New City School Family Centre – 12th May
Do come along on Thursday 12th May from 12.30-2.30 to enjoy some home cooked food and Eid celebrations. It is an opportunity for New City parents, PSBL staff and community members to share with others about Ramadan, Eid and Islam as well as food, music, stories….. This is an informal way to ask questions and…
Easter treat and nature scavenger hunt at the Greenway Orchard
Thursday 7th April 12-1.30pm Do come along and wander through the Greenway Orchard looking for fragile things, sharp things, red things, moving things, scented things, insects and lots more. And see if you can find a treat voucher to claim your bag of chocolate eggs or sweets! With thanks to the Cali Candy confectionery shop…
Join us to find out about digital champions – New City School on Thursday 24 March 1-2.30pm
Come along to an informal introduction to ways you can help people, your friends and neighbours, to get over some barriers they are facing. It is being run by Skills Enterprise and we will be there to welcome you. Just turn up, or get in touch if you want to find out more. Would love…
Remembering a wonderful lady, one year on – Phyllis Grant
It is a year on 25th March since the wonderful Phyllis Grant was murdered at her home in Plaistow. This anniversary date is an opportunity for the people she loved to remember her life so well-lived. There is an event on Friday in Plaistow Park by her commemoration tree from 11-1pm and an opportunity to…
Quids In! magazine delivered to your door
You will be seeing this magazine around in Plaistow in the next few weeks. 5,000 copies are being printed with 3,500 being delivered directly to your door if you live in the PSBL patch. This is an excellent magazine with very practical information about money matters, which is one of our priorities. We hope it…