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	OAPs give lesson on days gone by in Newham THREE pensioners returned to the classroom to teach the young a thing or two about the local area. Neighbours of East Ham s Brampton Manor School, Rose Neal, Nancy Jones and Ethel Simona, were invited to the secondary to share their experiences of Newham... » MORE

Curtain set to rise on new theatrical treats

LITTLE fans of the stage are set to enjoy a new season of shows at the Half Moon Young People s Theatre. Performances kick off next week with We Are Shadows. Moving among the shadows of London s East End, a group of disconnected young people face harsh ch... » MORE

Pupils pointed in right direction

FORMER student Farzad Ebrahimi has returned to his old school to offer guidance to pupils. Brampton Manor deputy head teacher Nicola Williams thought of the novel idea to make a difference to pupils life chances. Children these days have so much tempta... » MORE

Stage set for puppets

PUPPET mania hits Stratford Circus on Saturday when Shoe Baby takes to the stage. This magical puppet show for two to six-year-olds is billed as a funny singalong adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air and the zoo all in a shoe! The Long N... » MORE

Children with designs on Olympics

BUDDING architects have been getting all arty about the Oly-mpics. The eight to 11-year-olds spent a fun-filled week learning how Newham will be transformed by the Olympic Games in 2012. They also came up with their own designs for sporting venues in the... » MORE

Pupils fired up by 999 visit

THERE was a special lesson in store for children when they were reminded of the dangers and consequences of dialing 999 for a non-emergency or hoax. Pupils at Earlham Primary in Forest Gate were among those to take part in a workshop with BT volunteers an... » MORE

Talk of play for pupils keen to have their say!

PLAY was the hot topic of debate at an event giving a voice to Newham s young. More than 100 pupils attended Newham Town Hall in East Ham to voice opinions on issues such as new play facilities planned for the borough. Newham Children s Parliament is a c... » MORE

Gardening is bloomin' great fun for young

GREEN-FINGERED types have been digging deep on a Gardening Project. Eight to 16-year-olds were invited to grow plants and vegetables at a garden at Royal Docks Community School and a nearby allotment. The event was part of Newham s Summer School. The seco... » MORE

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