Plaistow South Big Local Community E–News

I hope you enjoyed the Jubilee weekend and the extra bank holiday.
There were many parties and events to attend including the wonderful street party we supported residents to organise in Woodside Road – see the photo! It was fitting that the Jubilee celebrations all took place in Volunteers’ Week as we know that community events and projects rely on volunteers.

This month we are celebrating Fathers Day and Men’s Health Week. June also observes Glad To Care week to show appreciation for the extraordinary contributions of care workers to the lives of recipients of care and their families.

Hoping you have a great month of June and can get involved in activities and projects happening in Plaistow.

Hoping to keep in touch with you on our Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Sheba Choudhury, PSBL Director

Meet Bikeworks cycling for well-being group on Monday 13^th June at their pit stop at the Greenway Orchard

Do you want to increase your confidence with cycling and also look after your wellbeing? You can register with Bikeworks and join a short cycling course of 8 sessions over 4 weeks starting at the Olympic Park.
Bikes are provided if you don’t have one. The flyer is here
If you would like to meet them, then come to the Greenway Orchard on Monday 13^th at 11am, and join their pit stop.
We will be there with a Green Gym volunteer.

Eid Party

Last month we had a wonderful Eid celebration at New City Family Centre.
We had great fun, amazing food and awesome conversations.
It was brilliant to see the community come together.
Thank you to everyone who came along and joined in with the fun!

Digital Champions – ‘I can show you how to book swimming sessions but need help to book a Doctor’s appointment’

11 people joined our second digital champion training session on 26^th June.
Digital Champions is about learning skills and sharing what you know. Most people were elders, not all, and may from Rowntree Clifford Close next door. Everyone realized that they are losing out and need to learn skills.
Patricia was able to show someone how to book up classes at the Leisure Centre and Jess was able to show her how to register with the NHS and book a Doctor’s appointment.
It was held in the Plus Centre in Memorial Community Church (where our new office is based) which provides digital help every Saturday from 5.30-7.30.
If you want to get involved contact ros@psbl.org.uk / 07957 534908

We do like to be beside the seaside!

PSBL is delighted to have been able to part fund along with CWU & Romford Royal Mail Carers a day trip to Folkestone for local Elders.
Thank you to Drop In Bereavement Group for organising what we are sure will be a fantastic day out!
Looking forward to the photos and don’t forget your stick of rock!

Home grown plants & stalls a plenty!

Moving to our new office at Memorial Community Church has been a positive experience with so many around to help.
It has been really good to find out more about the Church’s facilities to hire and to meet all the people & groups operating from there.
Denny managed to add the finishing touches to the move when she visited the Memorial Spring fair and purchased some home grown plants from one of the many stalls.

Good Food, Good Company, Good weather…….Wonderful Jubilee Party!

PSBL is delighted to have partnered with the wonderful residents of Woodside Road on Friday to put on their Jubilee Street Party. Fun was definitely had by all.
We had visits from two Plaistow Councillors – Jane Lofthouse and Neil Wilson, the Police who took part in our Royal Quiz.
Adults & kids alike enjoyed the Fire Brigade visit –Many thanks to the team of blue watch Plaistow and it’s not a party without ice cream so yes, the ice cream van was also in attendance.
Big Thanks to all who attended, helped, cooked or came to visit and to Newham Council for providing the funding!

Elizabeth Line opening

On Tuesday 24^th May the long awaited Elizabeth line opened for journeys from Custom House station.
This is part of a phased return, the next is expected sometime in the Autumn.
The new railway connects Canary Wharf to Paddington Station in only 17 minutes with a trip from Custom House to Canary Wharf taking just a minute!
The opposite route goes through to Abbey Wood.
The Train is smooth, clean & spacious and certainly worth a trip.

Iceland over 60’s discount

Every week, Iceland is giving over 60s 10% discount on their shopping bill.
This will go into effect on Tuesday, May 24th, and will be available every Tuesday.
Discount will only be available in-store and will apply to all products with no minimum spend.
Further information is available here.

Men’s Health Week 13th – 19th June

Men’s Health Week will take place from Monday, June 13th, to Sunday, June 19th.
The weeks overall purpose is to raise awareness of preventable health concerns among men of all ages and encourage men and boys to adopt healthier lifestyles and engage in more physical activities, as well as to have their health concerns evaluated and treated as soon as possible
Click here to be redirected to men’s health forum for further information.

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