Overlooked WWII tragedy Campaign to honour 51 killed by Columbia Road bomb see history, page 13 Fright night in the parks Children flock to fun and scary Halloween celebrations see pages 18 & 19 WWW.TOWERHAMLETS.GOV.UK BMXing and ball games Youngsters enjoy outdoor half-term coaching sessions see page 7 ISSUE 1035 10 – 16 NOVEMBER 2014 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY New era at Central Foundation School ‘Inspirational’ £20m building officially opened BY IAN READ THE new-look Central Foundation Girls’ School was officially unveiled on November 6. Students at the school in Bow Road are benefiting from more than £20million worth of new facilities, including a new dining hall, science laboratories, large auditorium and classrooms. There is also a rooftop play area at the school and a rooftop garden at the nearby sixth form site, where improvement works have also taken place. The transformation, which began in 2011, has been funded by the Building Schools for the Future fund. The school trustees contributed £7.4m. Civil liberties campaigner Shami Chakrabarti was guest speaker at the launch. She said: “What a fantastic day, what a fantastic school and what fantastic students.” Continued on page 5 POPPIES’ LAST POST ART installation Blood Swept Land and Seas of Red at the Tower of London is set to close on November 11. The 888,246 ceramic poppies which make up the display have already been sold to raise money for charity. Hundreds of thousands of visitors have seen the artwork, which marks 100 years since the first full day of Britain’s involvement in World War I. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war. The installation has caught the public imagination, with roads and Tower Hill Tube station being closed at times to manage the crowds. Residents who intend to catch the display before it ends are being advised by Historic Royal Palaces to visit the Tower at night or outside peak hours. Photo by RLeaHairHRP Free valuation: 020 7791 5333 www.city-fox.co.uk 190 Mile End Rd London E1 4LJ GUARANTEED RENT 0% FEE SELL YOUR PROPERTY FOR JUST 1% Terms & Conditions Apply 3 Months rent in advance, FREE Gas, Electric and EPC Cert Landlords if you are looking to SELL or LET your property contact City Fox for a FREE valuation 105 LONDONPHONECOMPANY.COM
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