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New Rokeby Centre gets Boris Johnson visit
Boris Johnson donned a ‘hoodie’ at our celebration of the completion of the Rokeby Community Links Centre at a joint event with funders the Private Equity Foundation. Mr Johnson welcomed this new brand new community centre for the people of the Rokeby Estate in Stratford at the end of a big volunteer day which saw employees of private equity firms leaving their desks and deals to get their hands dirty.
Pro Contract for Jay Thomas
Today we heard that Jay Thomas, a young person attending our Youth Inclusion Programme, has signed a pro contract with the mighty Arsenal FC! Being in the East End, I am not sure how many of our West Ham supporting staff will be cheering him on when he hits the pitch but needless to say we are all thrilled and wish him all the best for a glittering future.
Advice workers making a difference
Every Wednesday morning volunteers help Advice clients to complete complex welfare benefit forms. People need help with the forms if they struggle to read and write, if English is a second – or third! – language or if their disability means they can’t hold a pen. Our volunteers gain experience to help them train to become Advice workers, or for their law qualifications. Sometimes they just want to help.
Cockney knees up for older people
Volunteers from Morgan Stanley hosted a wonderful Cockney Party that will remain in the hearts of the older people who attended for a long time to come. The event was held at our main centre in Canning Town. Our pensioners group enjoyed jellied eels and pie, mash and liquor and a pearly king and queen leading the singing and dancing!