Pics of Plaistow Festival week 2018







We are sorry to announce that our fabulous Coordinator Simon Vincent, one of a kind, has decided to take early retirement. Simon recently took a sabbatical and got to like the retired life! Simon has been with Plaistow South Big Local since our beginning in 2013, contributing with his immense experience and passion for community…
Wednesday, 18th April Gloriously sunny and warm this morning, hardly anyone passing the Orchard on the Greenway. I sit on the bench, preparing today’s session and sipping a cup of tea from the flask I brought. The birds are singing on the nearby apple tree, just showing its first tender blossom. Am I still in…
We thought we’d like to show our trees some love this December! Trees are everywhere in Plaistow and with a little bit of ‘tree dressing’ we may all notice them and appreciate them a bit more. National tree week is 25th November to 3rd December and Tree Dressing week is usually the first week in…
We are proud to reveal the brand new, beautiful wooden planter, installed on the lawn in Chalk Road. This was a project that neighbours have been discussing and planning with Milena and Ros (our Green Spaces community workers) over quite a few months. Chalk Road resident, Joseph, already has a gorgeous open garden on the green,…
Our Green Spaces workers are bringing you an array of nature inspired activities in the Plaistow Festival week. Do you love the outdoors? Join us! Walking yoga – Monday 18th 3.45-5.15 in Plaistow Park with local yoga teacher Indira Nandha. Gentle exercise, stress reduction and inner happiness in a lovely green space. Meet at Greengate…
Following a great Success of Lemon Curd making workshop last week, we have organised another foodie workshop for all condiments enthusiasts (and lovers of all things green).If I could just describe the aroma of lemon and sugar wafting in The Mix for hours afterwards- we were all getting high on lemon scent, and left the…