Colin Grainger

Newham Recorder

Simply the best – Toy Appeal reaches target

EVERY year for the last 39 a campaign in the community in East London has spread much needed joy to under-privileged children. And I am happy to report on this lovely morning that the Community […]

Dec, 23

Toy Appeal moves into vital stage as quiz night breaks record

The Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy Appeal is now moving up a gear , as we move into the last few vital weeks of the campaign. Almost 4,000 toys have already been donated, but […]

Dec, 05

How joy became tragedy – but our community became a force for good

Ten years ago – but it seems like yesterday. Twenty-four hours after winning the chance to showcase Newham to the world we all came shuddering back down to earth. Joy became tragedy as we forgot […]

Jul, 06

A special kind of giving as Toy Appeal spreads Christmas joy

EVERY year for the last 38 years I have been part of a campaign in the community in East London to help with a very special appeal to spread come much needed joy to under-privileged […]

Dec, 24

Firms and workers fantastic support for Christmas appeal

FIRMS and workers involved in the redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are giving fantastic support to the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy Appeal. Under the umbrella of the London Legacy Development […]

Dec, 09

Deborah Day pupils star show for Christmas appeal

PUPILS from the Deborah Day Theatre School and Dance Academy took to the stage to raise funds for the Community Links and Newham Recorder Christmas Toy Appeal. They showed off their singing and dancing talents […]

Dec, 03

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

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