Colin Grainger

Community Links

Summer village fete – in memory of a special man

Campaigning Newham charity Community Links are to hold a special village fete in memory of one of their most valued supporters. Links are staging the  End of Summer Village Fete on Bank Holiday Monday August 25  […]

Jul, 31

Thank you for the gift of true community spirit – and the joy you gave

THE start of a new year brings new hope, but a tradition that ended the old year vividly illustrates that the precious commodity of community spirit is alive and well. The Community Links and Newham […]

Jan, 07

Simply the best Christmas present – and a real Olympic legacy

For virtually all my working life I have penned a plea to the community in East London to help with a very special appeal to spread come  much needed joy to under-privileged children. And I […]

Dec, 23

Quiz challenge boosts Christmas Toy Appeal

The latest fund-raising event for the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy Appeal was a resounding success last night. The event, at Links’ headquarters in Barking Road, Canning Town, saw 15 teams battle it […]

Dec, 06

Help ensure no child loses out this Christmas

For 37 of the previous 41 years of my working life I have penned a plea to the community in East London to help with a very special appeal. This year I will write that […]

Oct, 29

Community Links

The “New’am’ Recorder” has always been a family newspaper. Despite staff changes over 40 years, that family feeling always remained. We challenged those in power, fought against injustice and won awards for our work. But […]

Feb, 06

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