March 2010
A New Community Partnership with the Olympics
Bromley by Bow Centre and Leaside Regeneration have teamed up to offer tours of the new View Tube and Community Centre at the main Olympics site at Stratford, combined with a tour of the site and ground-breaking work in the community at the Bromley by Bow Centre.
February 2010
East London Bond
The East London Bond has opened for investment, with a cast of prominent supporters and over £1.3 million already pledged. We are inviting our supporters to buy a secure five-year bond, administered by Citylife, and to receive the money back in full in five years time. In the meantime, your money will be put to good use, funding Bromley by Bow Centre and Community Links to create a long-term legacy in East London and create change for generations to come.
The Bangladesh Project
The Bangladesh Project moved into its next phase in January, when a team from Bromley by Bow enabled a Health Camp to be run in Juri, rural Bangladesh. Dr Julia, Senior Practise Nurse Yvonne (with her daughter Ellie) and Jubeda from the Health Trainers joined Lilu Ahmed and Rev. Helen to attend the event.
Our Brighton Marathon runners step up the tempo
Seven of our brave Brighton Marathon runners came visited the Centre last week and see the difference their fundraising will make. During their visit the runners visited some of the Centre's projects and spoke with project managers about the impact these project have on our community. In Community Care the runners were shown some of their creative projects including a stylishly decorated dolls house and during their visit to the PoLLeN barn they heard about horticulture therapy from the project's members.
The Employment Service on Facebook!
The Employability Service at Bromley by Bow Centre is entering the world of social networking with our very own Facebook page.
December 2009
East London Bond now open for investment
The East London Bond has opened for investment, with a cast of prominent supporters and over £1 million already pledged.
Festive fun in Bromley by Bow
Sleigh bells have been ringing loud and clear in Bromley by Bow this festive season. Last week the Centre's Working Wonders Programme, Teenage Parents Project and Undercover Gardeners ended the year with their very own Christmas parties.
Benchmarking the Bromley by Bow Centre
Since earlier this year, the Bromley by Bow Centre has been developing an innovative project to evaluate its model of delivering services in the deprived area of Bromley by Bow. Benchmarking will be a key part of this work, to put our outcomes in context both of peer organisations and alternative ways of meeting people’s needs.
Undercover Gardeners... On Ice
The Undercover Gardeners' group of children aged 8-13 enjoyed their Christmas outing to the Natural History Museum, taking time to go ice skating on the way.
November 2009
STOP PRESS! One much coveted Virgin London Marathon place up for grabs!
Have you always dreamed of running the London Marathon? Well now’s your chance! The Bromley by Bow Centre has secured a place on this world-famous race and is looking for a top-class fundraiser to represent the Centre whilst taking on the ultimate challenge.
East London Bond - make a donation and get all your money back!
Launched this week at No.11 Downing Street, the East London Bond is an innovative campaign to spark renewal in East London. By investing in the Bond, you can help to transform some of the most deprived communities in England.
Planet Asthma Art and Activity Book gets a thumbs up
The Bromley by Bow Centre's art and health team have been working in partnership with Asthma UK to produce a book - Planet Asthma Art and Activity - which offers guidance and raises awareness on the condition in a fun, creative way. On Thursday 15th October key health, community and education professionals in Tower Hamlets descended on the Centre to celebrate the Planet Asthma book and work towards disseminating its messages and workshop methods borough-wide.
arteast unveils exciting new website
The Bromley by Bow Centre’s creative arts enterprise arteast has unveiled its new website this week – www.arteast-works.com. To support arteast’s development as a social enterprise, the website is the new shop window for the products that the group create and sell. arteast members design, create and sell merchandising products including T-Shirts, bags, banners and shop displays. This year’s Christmas range includes hand-made wooden reindeer to buy or rent for display.
Make Your Mark on the Lea River Park
Throughout the year there have been many exciting events taking place at the Centre and the surrounding areas to develop ideas for the new Lea River Park. This exciting new green space, funded and managed by the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation, will run from the Thames in the south to Hertfordshire in the north. Those who are interested in helping to shape ideas and designs for the park can still have there say online.
September 2009
Go the extra (26) miles for the Bromley by Bow Centre!
The Bromley by Bow Centre is very excited indeed to have secured a number of much coveted places on the first-ever Brighton Marathon on 18th April 2010. Apply now to run an unrivalled course that takes in glorious coastal views and iconic Brighton attractions, including the world-famous Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier. By running for the Bromley by Bow Centre you will be not only taking on the ultimate personal challenge but you be will be fundraising to transform the lives of families in East London.
