Out of Africa The Daneford Trust was founded in 1982 after Daneford school took part in an exchange with African schools. News News in brief danefordtrust.org Philip and Emily Cox Wedding favour for Tube disaster memorial WHEN Bethnal Green couple Philip and Emily Cox were married last month, instead of handing out wedding favours to their guests, they gave a long lasting gift to the area where they live. The couple gave a donation to the Bethnal Green Tube disaster memorial fund and told their guests about the disaster appeal. Mr and Mrs Cox first met members of the Stairway to Heaven Memorial Trust at an open weekend two years ago, and were impressed with what they learnt about the campaign. The trust is building a memorial in Bethnal Green Gardens, in honour of 173 people who lost their lives as a result of a crush at the Tube station when it was being used as an air raid shed shelter during World War II. Sandra Scotting, secretary and trustee of the trust, said: “We were delighted with the donation and thrilled to see the lovely photos of Philip and Emily’s special day. We thought it was a really super thing to do and thank them very much.” For further information visit www.stairwaytoheavenmemorial.org Poplar’s got talent FIFTEEN acts and 21 performers between the ages of six and 26 took part in the launch of a talent show. The All Stars show was held at St Matthias Community Centre in Poplar. The event is based on an American initiative, which offers educational and performing arts activities for minority young people from poorer backgrounds. It sponsors community and experimental theatre, develops leadership training and pursues volunteer initiatives. Before the show, organiser Chantelle Burley and volunteers led workshops and spoke to participants about how they view their community. Gift for volunteer trust STAFF from a youth charity in Bethnal Green were presented with a cheque for more than £6,500 when they visited a law firm. Tony Stevens, founder of the Daneford Trust, and volunteer Ayodele Bandele visited the offices of Leigh Day on April 11 to talk about the trust. Staff raised the money to mark the firm’s 25th anniversary. The trust helps young people living in London to raise money from sponsors so that they can travel to developing countries as volunteers. Many of the project participants have never travelled outside London before. The trust has developed relationships with schools and community groups across London and in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Its projects include education, A day to remember “This was an amazing experience for my son and I would like to thank the organisers for doing a fantastic job and giving young people with disabilities the platform to express themselves.” Ben Croft, Ayodele Bandele and Tony Stevens mentoring, youth work, community work, health and social care. Ayodele, who recently spent eight months working in St Vincent in the Caribbean, spoke to staff about his work and how it had opened his eyes to the plight of disabled people living in developing countries. Visit http://danefordtrust.org for further information. Paul Cook and Shahjahan Miah 100-mile Thames run TWO council workers will be running the 100-mile Thames Path Challenge, from Richmond to the centre of Oxford this weekend, May 3 and 4. Paul Cook and Shahjahan Miah, who both work in the council’s drug living with autism group parent intervention programme in Bethnal Green, have been running together for 13 years. Both have run various events including marathons and last year tackled all 70 miles of Hadrian’s Wall This year they felt that they wanted to “up the challenge”, as Paul explained: “We’re aiming to complete the Thames Path 100 in 24 hours. We both felt that we wanted to extend ourselves.” Shahjahan will be raising money to help buy a building for the Noor Uddeen Academy, an Islamic education centre in Poplar, and has set himself a target of £20,000 – his website is www.justgiving. com/runforNUA Paul is raising money for the African Prisoners’ Project. He said: “The charity works to rehabilitate and empower prisoners towards positive change. £100 will provide a teacher for a month in an African prison.” Go to www.africanprisons.org to donate. Photo competition BUDDING young photographers are reminded they can take part in a photography competition organised by Oxford House in Bethnal Green. As part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival at the centre, young children up to age 11 are invited to send in photos of wild flowers, weeds and plants found in unexpected places. Send your prints to Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG with your contact details and with the location of each photo written on the back. The competition closes on May 16 and winners will be announced at Oxford House at 4pm on May 22. For further details visit ohwildlings. wordpress.com/competition. Four of the young drivers Youngsters go karting AN Easter holiday outing to a go-karting track in Mile End gave a group of young people with special educational needs their first taste of being behind the wheel. Living with Autism,which supports young people with autism and Asperger’s, organised the event on April 12. Extra staff were on hand at Revolution Karting, in Burdett Road, to help the group and some of the karts were controlled remotely to adapt to the abilities of the driver. After an hour’s driving, the group received medals on the podium. LWA is now planning to deliver a stress resilience training programme in June for parents of children with autism or disabilities. For more details call Emma Shakir on 07912 499700 or email info@livingwithautism.org Fantastic business opportunity in your area 6 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 28 APRIL – 4 MAY 2014
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