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Flash Bristow is a self-employed web designer living in the Leytonstone
area for over 10 years. She is interested in music, electricity pylons
and human rights.
Posted at 11:21am Thursday 7th May 2009
Clyde's legacy
Clyde Loakes is shortly to stand down as Leader of the Council. Many comments on stories in this website wish him good riddance. So in a potentially controversial act, I'd like to consider Clyde's legacy.
Posted at 12:08pm Thursday 9th April 2009
Farewell at last, Lincolns!
At last it’s over. The chaotic den opposite my house – Lincolns Public House – is finished. After four years of licence hearings, many hours of lost sleep, one near-fatal stabbing and who knows how many people urinating in the street, the local residents can finally look forward to a peaceful summer. However, this has been very hard-earned by the entire community.
Posted at 1:40pm Friday 6th March 2009
If we’re going to tackle “Enviro-Crime”, let’s be positive about it!
“We’re wiping out enviro-crime.” This is the bold statement declared on banners across Waltham Forest, accompanied by an anonymous hand wiping out graffiti. "Fly-tipping, littering, graffiti and dog fouling are ruining our borough". In other words, “This borough is being ruined”.
Posted at 2:30pm Thursday 19th February 2009
Planning for summer already? It can only be the Leytonstone Festival!
It may be cold outside, but tucked up in a warm corner of the Epicentre, an enthusiastic group meets to plan this year’s Leytonstone Festival.
Posted at 1:03pm Wednesday 28th January 2009
"If I can't figure it out, what's a tourist meant to do?
Whacky routes. That's what you get from Transport for London (TfL)'s journey planner, as I found out recently when on a trip with Radio 4's Peter White.
Posted at 12:02pm Friday 16th January 2009
Leytonstone's wonderful art space
There's a wonderful art space in Waltham Forest. If you're in Leytonstone, it's staring you in the face. I bet you didn't even know it exists!
Posted at 1:44pm Friday 2nd January 2009
I've destroyed a work of art!
That title sounds dramatic, until you realise it was graffiti - by that upstart young Cartrain, no less. You see, a group of neighbours from Ferndale Area Residents Association are dedicated to keeping "our patch" clean. We hold regular litter picks, and paint over or wipe out graffiti. And last time out, I erased some of Cartrain's work. A sprayed "bomb" with George Bush's head in it was among the unsightly decor on a wall near to Leytonstone High Road overground station - and we painted over everything that was there.
Posted at 3:54pm Thursday 11th December 2008
Leytonstone Christmas Market makes fake Lapland look impressive.
This year, there's a market in Leytonstone. Fantastic! It was promoted on the council's website as part of the "turning on the lights" Christmas events, and it runs for two weeks, from 8am to 8pm each day.
Posted at 5:07pm Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Your local school needs YOU!
"What's that large building at the end of my street?" That's what I often pondered as I walked my dog on Wanstead Flats. A large red brick building with "Leyton School Board" written on it, and pointy green iron railings all around.
Posted at 9:38am Tuesday 14th October 2008
"Reclaim the streets? Yeah, right!"
Did you go to Car Free Day in Leytonstone last month?
Posted at 9:19am Tuesday 19th August 2008
NHS experiences in Waltham Forest.
It feels like I’m always up at Whipps Cross these days, visiting the hospital.
Posted at 2:50pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
What to do in Waltham Forest?
This time last year, my mum came to stay. Normally she would want to save up in order to dine at the Ivy and shop in Covent Garden, but this time I persuaded her to let me entertain her locally.
Posted at 4:40pm Monday 23rd June 2008
Double blessing, or double edged sword?
A few years ago, I was lucky to receive funding to set up my own business. I came to realise that the reason I got the support depended on where I lived – not just which area, but which side of the street!
Posted at 2:10pm Wednesday 11th June 2008
The best and worst of Leytonstone
What do you love about Leytonstone? What do you hate? Now's your chance to show everyone, as part of Leytonstone Festival.
Posted at 1:57pm Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Appearing on The ONE Show
Well, I certainly had a surprise last week! Raef from the Apprentice turning up to serenade me in my front room, live on national TV! But I'll start at the beginning...
Posted at 11:20am Tuesday 27th May 2008
Do you have room for a Greyhound?
Whatever your opinion on greyhound racing, the news that Walthamstow stadium is to close is affecting many people in the area. Loads of healthy dogs will need rehoming, so if you are considering getting a dog this summer, what about a greyhound?
Posted at 12:10pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
The other side of the smoking ban
When I first heard about the national smoking ban, I was delighted. No longer would I have to avoid the Sunday night pub quiz or stick my clothes in the wash the second I returned home! But I obviously didn’t think the implications through fully.
Posted at 12:02pm Tuesday 20th May 2008
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