Poplar and Lansbury Community Voice

17/08/2026

For more information, please cobtacy Lesley Fox

17/08/2026

25/06/2026

**Mark your calendar for the annual Teviot Festival in E14**

This will be a free, family-friendly community festival with something for everyone, from local stalls and performances to food, games and activities.

**What’s on:**
• Arts & crafts stalls
• Children’s entertainment
• Food & drink vendors
• Inflatables & games
• Music, performances and activities
• Water sports taster sessions

24/06/2026

Important local update

Idea Store Chrisp Street will be closed for library services tomorrow, Wednesday 24 June, due to extreme weather conditions.

The library will remain open for adult learning classes only.

The council says the situation will be reviewed on Wednesday, with an update for the rest of the week.

Please share so residents do not make an unnecessary journey, especially families, students, and anyone relying on the library for study, internet access, or community support.

24/06/2026

Free local activities at Poplar Union this week

Poplar Union is a local arts and community space in Poplar, offering creative, wellbeing, family, and community activities for residents.

There are several free events starting from tomorrow, including:

Wednesday 24 June
Open Studio: Photography, Making & Stories
Create, Draw, Meet

Thursday 25 June
Children’s Creative Workshops: Sun Shadow Art

Saturday 27 June
Play Labs: Power of Play
Canal Walk & Coffee Morning
Drums Around the World: West African

Other upcoming free sessions include women only yoga, women’s self defence, health and fitness classes, line dancing, family meet ups, sensory play for babies and toddlers, Poplar Picks, and the Poplar Picnic on Saturday 8 August.

Venue:
Poplar Union, 2 Cotall Street, Poplar, E14 6TL

Places are limited, so please book through the Poplar Union website before attending.

A lovely opportunity for residents to meet others, get active, be creative, and enjoy free activities in the local area.

27/02/2026

Community help urgently needed in Bromley by Bow E3.

We have been contacted about a 79 year old lady living alone in E3 who is struggling to manage her garden due to her age and circumstances.

The garden has become heavily overgrown and is now starting to affect neighbouring properties.

We are looking for:

• A local volunteer gardener who could help clear and tidy the garden

Or

• A gardening company willing to provide a discounted quote for a pensioner

This is about supporting an elderly neighbour who appears to have no help in place from Tower Hamlets Council and deserves to live in a safe and dignified environment.

If you can help, or know someone who can, please comment below or send us a private message.

Thank you to everyone who steps forward to support our community.