Progress and Updates

50 Steps Blog

• Football Holiday Camp

  We are excited to announce that We Make Footballers Newham is hosting a Football Holiday Camp at Stratford School Academy this Summer, and will like to invite your child(ren) to attend! Location: Stratford School Academy, Upton Lane Site, Forest Gate, London, E7 9PR  Dates: Week 1 – Monday 11th August – Friday 15th August 2025 | Week 2 – Monday 18th August – Friday 22nd August 2025 […]

  Published: 27 Jun 2025

• Well Newham Health Day

  Come along to our Well Newham Health Day on Saturday 12th July from 11am – 4pm. Discover a variety of free services available to support and enhance your wellbeing including Nutrition Kitchen, Quit Well Newham, Well Newham outreach and more. There will be fun activities for families and children on the day such as Bollywood […]

  Published: 26 Jun 2025

• Meet a Changemaker: Andrée Massiah, Co-chair, Ageing Well Resident Advisory Group, Newham

  Born and raised in Newham, Andrée has spent her life deeply rooted in the borough, currently living in Manor Park. A passionate advocate for her community, she has consistently played an active role in resident-led forums and local projects, motivated by a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of those around her. Her journey into […]

  Published: 16 Jun 2025

• Summer Health Mela

  At the end of May, a Summer Health Mela was held in East Ham with our Bangladeshi community. Ninety-five adults and around 30 children attended the event, creating a positive and supportive energy. Residents were able to visit different stalls and interact with various professionals and community advocates about their health and wellbeing. The event […]

  Published: 13 Jun 2025

• Measles, other childhood diseases and vaccinations

  Measles is highly contagious and spreads very easily among unvaccinated children, especially in nurseries and schools. 1 in 20 children with measles will develop pneumonia. Measles can be fatal. If you think you or your child may have measles, call your GP and ask for an urgent appointment. Measles spreads easily and so your GP […]

  Published: 13 Jun 2025

• Infant Mental Health Awareness Week- 9–15 June 2025

  From day one, a baby’s emotional world is nurtured by caring adults. This week, we shine a light on the 2025 theme: Who is holding the baby? It’s okay to need a little help especially when life feels overwhelming. In Newham, a network of caring professionals and parents are available to support parents including: Looking […]

  Published: 11 Jun 2025

• NHS vaccine campaign (Bright Start in Life) 

  With childhood infections such as measles and whooping cough rising, it is imperative that we all prioritise immunisation to protect our youngest community members. The impact of childhood infections cannot be overstated. England’s current levels of population immunity fall short of the World Health Organisation’s recommended threshold of 95%, leaving those who are unvaccinated or […]

  Published: 11 Jun 2025

• Nutrition support to Newham families

  The Early Start Nutrition Team deliver FREE online nutrition support to Newham families, including webinars and online course. Webinars Two 45 minute webinars, providing families with information, tips and recipe ideas, plus a chance to ask questions. Weaning your Baby– Monday 16th June at 1:30pm The webinar covers: Families can register using the following link: […]

  Published: 04 Jun 2025

• Ashok’s Vision International wins national photography competition

  Newham youth mental health charity, Ashok’s Vision International, has won the Mental Health Foundation’s national photography competition to find the best community images across the UK, and with it – a £200 prize of vouchers to spend on their organisation which supports youth mental health in Newham.  The initiative for the addition of a ‘Community’ […]

  Published: 04 Jun 2025

• Meet a Changemaker: Marcus Serene Beginnings, Founder CEO, A Mother’s Space

  Marcus has been a Newham resident for 15 years and founded A Mother’s Space  to support vulnerable mothers. With a background as a building surveyor and six years of fostering experience, Marcus saw first-hand the struggles mothers face and was inspired to create a space for practical and emotional support. His charity provides accessible community-based services […]

  Published: 03 Jun 2025