Newham News
From the US and India to Newham College – global businessman to speak to students (29 Nov 11)
A British entrepreneur will tell Newham students this week how he developed a global business network. Dave Bance, chairman of the Bance Group, will spend two and a half hours at Newham College’s East Ham campus on Friday 2 December, between 1-3.30pm.
Students’ dream WorldSkills performances make tutors proud (19 Oct 11)
Newham College students created West End-style spectaculars during performances at a recent international festival of young people’s skills.
Over 400 spectators cheered and applauded the students’ creative talents on display at WorldSkills at ExCel Centre in east London on Saturday 8 October…
Have you got the skills to become local tour guide? (26 Nov 10)
Prepare for the greatest show on Earth 2012 with the East London History course. “A New Route to the Past”.
Newham residents have the opportunity of a free taster session of the History of East London course with a difference.
Run by Birkbeck Collage the added element to the course will be presentation skills required to become a tourism guide.
A free taster session will be held at Boardman House, Stratford Broadway at 5.00pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday 8th December 2010 Booking is essential please contact Mike Berlin 020 7631 6647 or e-mail m.berlin@history.bbk.ac.uk.
London City Airport Celebrates its 23rd birthday today (27 Oct 10)
London City Airport celebrates its 23rd birthday today. To commemorate this special day the Airport, with Air France subsidiary CityJet, hosted festivities on the London-Paris, Orly route. Passengers were able to truly have their cake and eat it!
Richard Gooding OBE, Chief Executive Officer, London City Airport commented: “We are pleased to celebrate the Airport’s anniversary with passengers travelling to Paris, the first destination launched in 1987 with Air France. Today services to Paris are operated by CityJet, the Airport’s largest carrier, with 6 flights daily to the popular city.
The Airport endeavours to provide business passengers a premium and stress free experience while creating both economic and social opportunities in London’s East End.”
Christine Ourmières, CEO CityJet said: “Air France was the very first airline to operate flights into London City Airport; under the CityJet brand we are proud to have retained our presence and today we offer 600 flights every week to 14 destinations. Both London City Airport and CityJet have seen major developments and introduced new product features to the benefit of our mutual passengers over the years. Together with London City Airport we will focus further on offering efficient travel solutions to time-sensitive business travellers using our services.”
Since the first scheduled flight departed over two decades ago, the Airport has sustained its development and is viewed as a key leader in the regeneration of London’s East End.
London City Airport has welcomed over 30 million passengers since 1987 and is the UK's leading business airport serving over 30 destinations across the UK, Europe and the USA with connections to the rest of the world through the major European hubs.
London City Airport Celebrates its 30 Millionth Passenger (15 Oct 10)
London City Airport welcomed its 30 millionth passenger, yesterday. The outstanding milestone was reached when passenger, Dr. Paul Thind, departed on flight LX457 to Zurich at 12.45.
To mark the occasion, London City Airport and Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) hosted a celebration in the gate lounge for all passengers travelling to Zurich on this flight. The lucky 30 millionth passenger received a special treat, a bottle of champagne, along with a pair of return business class tickets to Switzerland from London City Airport, courtesy of SWISS.
Richard Gooding OBE, Chief Executive of London City Airport commented: “Reaching the 30 million mark is a significant milestone for the Airport. We are pleased to commemorate this with SWISS, who have been an important contributor to the growth of the Airport since 1992, with over 3.5 million passengers travelling to Switzerland.”
Gregor Koncilja, SWISS UK and Ireland Country Manager said: “This is an incredible achievement for City Airport, and one that SWISS has fully supported, with 3.5 million passengers flying from City with SWISS since 2002. We are delighted that the 30 millionth London City Airport passenger is flying with SWISS today, and look forward to welcoming millions more passengers aboard SWISS in the future from this well situated and successful airport.”
London City Airport is the UK's leading business airport serving over 30 destinations across the UK, Europe and the USA and connections to the rest of the world through major European hubs. The Airport now in its 23rd year of operation is expecting passenger throughput to approach 3 million in 2010.
New Route Bonanza Results In Extended Season (29 Jul 10)
CityJet has announced that they are extending their summer season route from London City to Brive, Dordogne until the end of October 2010. CityJet will operate a return flight out of City Airport on Fridays and Sundays from 17 September to 31 October giving Londoners an extra six weeks to enjoy the convenient service that has opened up direct access to the Dordogne region for the first time.
The CityJet route to Brive, which was started on 25 June 2010, was initially planned to operate until 12 September 2010. In its fifth week of operation, however, CityJet was achieving a load factor of 75% proving there is a high demand for flights to this holiday destination. In addition to leisure travellers, the route has become an ideal link for the many Londoners who own a second home in the scenic region.
Prices start from £59 one way, including taxes. The route will continue to operate using an Avro RJ85.
Schedule from Friday, September 17 until Sunday, October 31:
London City to Brive Valley of the Dordogne
| Friday | AF5261 | 14.35-17.10 |
| Sunday | AF5265 | 16.20-18.55 |
From Brive Valley of the Dordogne to London City
| Friday | AF5260 | 17.40-18.15 |
| Sunday | AF5264 | 19.25-20.00 |
New French Holiday Spots Air Route (26 Jul 10)
CityJet, the airline that flies from the heart of London, today announced the launch of a new summer route to Deauville the gateway to Normandy and one of UK’s best-loved French holiday destinations. Starting in June, CityJet will operate four flights a week to Deauville from its hub at London City Airport becoming the first airline to offer direct flights from the UK to this popular leisure destination. Services will operate from 24 June 2010 until 27 September 2010. Prices start from £59 one way, including all taxes.
Deauville is a stylish Normandy resort town that offers the perfect backdrop to a cultural city break as well as easy access to the region’s extensive beaches and historical villages and world class heritage sites such as Honfleur, Mont St. Michel, the Bayeux tapestry and the Normandy beaches. Deauville is also home to a selection of luxurious hotels, spas, and golf courses as well as a famous racecourse and casino. And each September, Deauville becomes even more glamorous, as the annual Film Festival draws a cross-section of top Hollywood talent!
Schedule:
London City – Deauville Normandy
| Monday, Thursday and Friday | AF5271 | 10.50-12.50 |
| Sunday | AF5273 | 15.30-17.3 |
| Monday, Thursday and Friday | AF5270 | 13.20-13.20 |
| Sunday | AF5272 | 18.00-18.00 |
Says Geoffrey O’Byrne White, CEO, CityJet, "We’re delighted to be the first to offer flights to this attractive destination, it ads to our extensive European network out of London City Airport. The Normandy area in France is immensely popular with British holidaymakers, families and second home owners and the area now has a large population of British expats as well. The frequent service we’ll be offering will cater to that market as well as open up access to this stunning holiday region, with its beautiful beaches and countryside, to a wider audience. Londoners will be able to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital this summer and enjoy long weekends and family holidays on the French coast. With our convenient flight schedule and the fast 15 minute check-in at London’s most central airport, London City, we’ll ensure that our customers’ travel experience is quick and hassle-free, allowing them more time to enjoy their hard-earned holiday."
Flights can be booked online at www.Cityjet.com
Stabbed Mp Leaves Hospital (20 May 10)
East Ham MP Stephen Timms left hospital today (May 19th), unaided, with strict orders from doctors to “return home and rest”.
The Sounds Of Africa (19 May 10)
An opportunity to enjoy the music, poetry and dance of Africa can be had at the African Liberation Day celebrations being organised by Chamber members Voice of Africa Radio 94.3fm at its studios in 24 Swete Street, Plaistow, W13 OBS this Saturday (May 22nd), 4pm-11pm.
There will also be a free buffet, various stalls and cultural performances.
Ghana High Commissioner Prof Kwaku Danao Boafo and Craig Murray, Deputy British High Commissioner to Ghana, are among special guests.
The radio station, now in its 10th year, reaches over 600,000 listeners each month.
Olympic Build-Up Grows (19 May 10)
Advance interest in 2010 Olympic tickets has been phenomenal. More than one million people have sought information involving more than 100,000 for each of the 25 sports – although tickets do not go on sale until next Spring.
By registering interest at www.tickets.london2012.com you will be among the first to find out when applications will be accepted.
The enthusiasm has also stretched to the Paralympics, with 400,000 making enquiries.
An on-line shop for Olympic merchandise has also opened at www.london2012.com/shop. It currently has over 200 items, but this will increase to 500 in a few months.
West Ham Utd Bid For Olympic Stadium (17 May 10)
West Ham United and Newham Council are jointly bidding for the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 event.
The proposal was submitted to the Legacy Board today (May 17th).
The Upton Park ground will be redeveloped with shops, homes and community facilities, if the plan is accepted.
The original idea of athletics at the stadium will remain. It will stage national and international meetings and Newham & Essex Beagles, including 400m Olympic gold medalist Christine Ohuruogu, will train there, along with community athletes.
Chamber of Commerce members Newham College of Further Education and the University of East London are among those backing the project.
MP Stabbing: Student In Court (17 May 10)
Student Roshonara Choudhary, 21, of Central Park Road, East Ham, has been remanded in custody to the Old Bailey on June 1st by Stratford magistrates today, accused of attempting to murder East Ham MP Stephen Timms.
She is also charged with possession of offensive weapons – two kitchen knives.
West Ham Keeper In Crash (17 May 10)
West Ham and England goalkeeper Rob Green escaped injury when his car was in an accident in Harford Street, Mile End, on Saturday (May 15th).
The driver and passenger of the other vehicle went to hospital, but were found to be also uninjured.
It was a “full house” for Labour as they swept to a 60-0 clean sweep in the Newham Council elections. Mayor Sir Robin Wales was re-elected by a huge majority.
MP Stabbed at Surgery (16 May 10)
East Ham MP Stephen Timms is recovering in The Royal London Hospital after being stabbed twice in the stomach by a knife-wielding woman as he held a surgery on Friday (May 14th) at The Globe Centre, Kingsford Way, Beckton – his first since the General Election.
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested.
A security guard wrestled the woman away from the MP and an aide to Mr Timms, Andrew Bazeley, snatched the knife from her hands.
Mr Timms is in a “stable condition”. His 27,826 majoirty in the election is the largest in the new House of Commons.
Newham Council is reviewing future security arrangements but a spokesman said: “You cannot vet people who attend such surgeries.”
The woman had booked in advance to see Mr Timms. It is not known why she attacked him.
Newham Stays Labour (7 May 10)
It’s no change in Newham’s Parliamentary representation after General Elections results in East Ham and West Ham constituencies.
Stephen Timms, in East Ham, won 70.4% of the votes with a 27,826 majority. Turnout was 55.6%.
Lyn Brown won 62.7% of votes cast and a majority of 22,534. Turnout was 55%.
Former Newham MP Jim Fitzpatrick won 40% of the vote in Poplar and Limehouse and gained a 6,030 majority over Conservative opponent Tim Archer. The seat was the Conservatives’ number 103 target seat. Turnout was 62.3%.
Green Street jewellers announce launch of “Discover Jewellery Magazine”
March 17, 2010 – Green Street jewellers will announce the planned launch of the “Discover Jewellery” magazine at the Newham Business Forum at West Ham football ground on Thursday evening.
The magazine, which will be launched to coincide with London Jewellery Week held from 7 – 13 June 2010, is the first jewellery magazine published by South Asian jewellers in east London.
The Green Street Jewellers’ Association (GSJA), which is publishing the magazine, groups British-Asian retail jewellers on Green Street in Newham who are branding themselves ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.
The magazine will help Newham authorities achieve their goal of creating more jobs for local people, said Jayant Raniga, a spokesman for the GSJA.
“Our magazine is about changing the public perception about jewellery in Green Street. We want people to see that our products are cutting-edge. We’re promoting British design.”
The magazine will help establish Green Street as a jewellery quarter and will ultimately lead to more job opportunities for local people in design, craftsmanship, sales and other areas.
The “Discover Jewellery” magazine will contain articles about 15 retail jewellers on Green Street, as well as an article on the “Bridal Walk”, a guide to the area’s jewellers.
The publication will also feature educational articles on the jewellery making process, with contributions from leading industry bodies, such as Platinum Guild International, the World Gold Council, the Gemmological Institute of America and the London Assay Office.
“Discover Jewellery” will also include an article from India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), looking at how diamonds are processed in India.
“Discover Jewellery” will be published twice a year and will have a free distribution of 60,000 copies across Canary Wharf and residential districts in West Essex, and will appear as a supplement in Asian bridal magazines.
The magazine has attracted strong interest from advertisers from among leading luxury brands.
Press enquiries: Jayant Raniga, Tel. 0208 470 1221, jayant@gsja.co.uk. Vikram Santilal, Tel: 0208 552 2499, vikram@gsja.co.uk
New Gallions Reach Centre Manager (11 Jan 10)
Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton is delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Goddard as their new Centre Manager.
Catherine was previously employed at London City Airport where she was Commercial Development Manager. Prior to this she gained several years’ retail management experience, including 10 years with Selfridges and latterly with The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford.
Catherine, who lives locally in Dagenham, commented: "I look forward to the challenges ahead and in particular to working closely with the retailers at the Park and the community of Newham in establishing Gallions as their retail destination".
Parking Restrictions Threaten High Street (7 Jan 10)
Parking restrictions (see map) surrounding High Street North shopping centre are being proposed. Send your views to the Highways Department at London Borough of Newham, West Wing, Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU.
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