Colin Grainger

Charity/Third sector

Take the plunge for charity Christmas Toy Appeal

  That was tough…I must be getting older! I dived in (well climbed actually) and took part in my 38th sponsored swim for the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy appeal. I took the […]

Nov, 23

Drop off new toys to help the Christmas Toy Appeal

  The Community Links Christmas Toy Appeal is now up and running. But we need to get as many gifts as possible as quickly as we can. You can drop off toys to a number […]

Nov, 16

Deborah’s talented young to sparkle for Christmas Toy Campaign

Talented young people are helping to raise money for the Christmas Toy Appeal that is at the heart of life in Newham. Deborah Day Theatre School Trust’s Christmas Delight is taking place at the Brampton […]

Nov, 05

Show how much you care – and ensure no child loses out

The last 12 months have seen many changes on the landscape in Newham as the pace of development increases. But despite this enrichment of the community, the levels of poverty are still very much a […]

Oct, 29

Real East End life: Launch of vital Friends of Community Links group

  It was an honour to be part of the launch of Friends of Community Links group last night at the headquarters of the group in Barking Road, Canning Town. Celebrities Ricky Grover and Perry […]

Sep, 18

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

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