Classics given a contemporary twist Classics will be given a modern day twist at A Season of Bangla Drama. More information on the festival and how to book tickets will be available online at... www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/arts Show on the water More than 20 tall ships will be moored at the eastern edge of the fomrer Wood Wharf area for three days. see below News News in brief Have-a-go heroes PASSERS-BY leapt to the aid of a security guard during a robbery attempt in Whitechapel Road last Thursday, August 28. The guard was carrying a cashbox when two men on a moped appeared at 3.30pm. One of the riders got off the bike and attacked him. Members of the public detained one of the men until the police arrived and arrested him, before taking him to hospital with minor injuries. The other man made off on the moped. The security guard received medical treatment at the scene. Tall ships sail in A FLEET of more than 20 tall ships will be stationed at the eastern edge of the estate, formerly known as Wood Wharf, for three days, following the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta. They will be there from Saturday to Monday, September 6-8, between 10am and 6pm, as part of the Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Festival. Many of the fleet will be free to view. And themed entertainment and interactive experiences, including roaming entertainers for children, as well as food and drink stalls, will feature alongside the ships. On Tuesday, September 9 the vessels will join another 34 ships, which will be moored off Greenwich, to sail down the river as a grand finale to the event. Love, laughs and re-invented classics in season of drama A Season of Bangla Drama will run from November 1-30 at a number of venues across Tower Hamlets. Theatrical productions will be augmented by the addition of an exhibition, talk and panel discussions. 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Mayor Lutfur Rahman said: “A Season of Bangla Drama celebrates new writing and this year’s submissions have been of an excellent standard • 3/5 years Leasing option • No void period • No Management fee and is testament to the incredible creativity we have.” Cllr Shafiqul Haque, cabinet member for culture, added: “This is a great platform for drama groups to work together. “It provides a programme incorporating comedy, hardhitting contemporary issues and a blend of literary traditions from east and west told with a modern British voice.” CASH INCENTIVE FOR LANDLORDS* £1500 1, 2, 3, 4 bedroom flats/houses wanted • Monies paid instantly upon signing T&C Applies. RENT GUARANTEED 52 WEEKS OF THE YEAR 789 Commercial Road, London E14 7HG t 020 7538 8887 m 07852 243 310 Lines open 24 hours info@metropolitanandcrown.com www.metropolitanandcrown.com Did you know? We are the official leasing agents and preferred choice for your local authority WE GUARANTEE TO LET YOUR PROPERTY ON THE SAME DAY *T&C APPLIES BY SHALINA HUSSAIN SHAKESPEARE, Beckett and Tagore will be given a fresh makeover as part of the unique Season of Bangla Drama. Identity, hierarchy, love and migration are just some of the themes that will be explored on stage this November as part of the festival. The council invited submissions for the programme earlier this summer with the aim of championing local talent and delivering high-calibre and diverse plays and dances which are uplifting or challenging, but always relevant. The panel received a number of high-quality entries, and have whittled it down to 15 productions, with originality being BEFORE last weekend’s torrential rain, residents were happy to get wet when they took part in Mile End Park’s Water Festival. Scores of families flocked to the Children’s Park area for a drenching from park rangers – and each other. The event was just one of several activities organised over the summer holidays as part of the council’s 2014 Sports and Play Festival, which has helped keep hundreds of youngsters busy and active since schools closed. Hundreds enjoy health day GOOD weather lifted spirits at Victoria Park’s Sports & Healthy Living Day last Wednesday, as hundreds turned out to try out free activities. Organised by the council to encourage healthy lifestyles, it featured activities including running, cycling, volleyball, fivea side football, trampolining, tug o’ war, Zumba and relaxing massages. In addition to this the park rangers handed out free fruit. Cllr Shafiqul Haque, cabinet member for culture, said: “I hope the day will inspire residents to make exercise a regular part of their routine and try out the range of sports on offer in Tower Hamlets.” There is a sport or physical activity to suit all abilities at leisure centres, where residents can try everything from badminton, football, dance and karate right though to canoeing and cycling. To find out more, visit www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ sports 1 – 7 SEPTEMBER 2014 N E W S F R O M T OWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 3
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