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Bridging Sounds Orchestra performing Ederlezei. - Credit: Newham Music This week, Year of the Young Person is focusing on music because the council wants all residents to know of the incredible young music talent in Newham, that’s growing year-on-year. John Bergin, CEO of Newham Music, says: “Without a doubt, Newham is batting the ball right out of the field in music with just under 22,000 students taking part in music-making – this is nationally, unprecedented.” Schools are using music as part of their recovery curriculum because it helps foster a sense of belonging and community. While lockdown has closed schools, Newham Music’s programmes have been credited by school staff as putting joy back into the school day. ....
Grants are availabe to improve community life around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - Credit: Get Living More cash is being handed out for community groups living around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to improve life through wellbeing projects and the arts. Grants up to £3,000 are being given through East End Community Foundation from a fund set up by the Get Living build-to-rent operator which runs neighbourhoods like East Village. Mirror maze in Victoria Park benefited from community funding. - Credit: Get Living They are being given to non-profit organisations, charities and community groups in the E9 area around Victoria Park and Hackney Wick, as well as E15 and E20 areas of East Village and Stratford. ....