We have spent 6 good years with REIN (Rights and Equalities in Newham) and now are moving across the road and down a bit to Memorial Church. We are excited about our new premises, the larger space, the fabulous rooms and kitchens we can hire and to be able to work alongside the wonderful initiatives…
On Wednesday 23rd February New City Family Centre opened their doors to the local community. It was lovely to be invited to the launch and to witness from the families present the important value the family centre holds. As well as a weekly coffee morning the family centre will host activities to include Baby &…
Digital inclusion is a social issue A lack of digital skills and access can have a huge negative impact on a person’s life, leading to poorer health outcomes and a lower life expectancy, increased loneliness and social isolation, less access to jobs and education. It can mean paying more for essentials, financial exclusion, an increased…
PSBL and the Green Gym volunteers decided the time was ready for events in the Greenway Orchard again, after Covid. On Thursday morning in February we offered nature scavenger hunts, seed planting and tree dressing. Amazing leaf skeletons, beautiful colours and textures and of course woodlice under bricks…. gave a taste of nature to some…
HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND – VOUCHERS UP TO £250 PSBL is delighted to be chosen to support Newham Council working in partnership with the London Borough of Newham to deliver on the Mayor’s Community Wealth Building agenda. We want to support the Mayor with putting people at the heart; to ensure that our residents, have access…
Those residents who have lived in Plaistow for many years may remember the Green Grocers store in Prince Regents Lane that in later years became a sharing book shop. The shop that has been in the same family for more than 100 years recently closed its doors for the last time. As the family packed…
We were delighted to have supported Rosetta Arts with our art knowledge of the local area and Plaistow talent during the Unlocked Festival. PSBL enjoyed being part of the final event in Plaistow park on Sunday 17th November where we ran tree dressing activities with local families.Find other Rosetta Arts Courses below:Arts for WellbeingPhotography for Wellbeing
Thanks to partners Newham Wellness and Four Square Church for supporting PSBL to get 16 bikes health checked, for Autumn and Winter cycling! The event was funded by PSBL and Royal Docks Learning and Activity Centre. It was a great space to chat and network, both inside the Four Square Café and in the car park. A local…
With big thanks to Daniell Hambrook of ‘See A Need, Fill a Need’ for leading on this community event to help make cyclists safer on the roads of Plaistow and beyond. The August Bike health check event was a success! Daniell says: ‘One of the positives about Covid-19 is that it has got more people…
Have you got a great idea that would benefit Plaistow South at this challenging time during Covid-19? If so, Plaistow South Big Local is launching a small grants fund that could enable your idea to become reality! We encourage residents and groups to apply for a grant for between £100 to £2500. It’s a simple…