Redbridge Cultural Day Update
TARACC & RECC BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022 CELEBRATION
Saturday 22nd October
Redbridge Equalities and Communities Council in conjunction with the Association of Redbridge African Caribbean Communities (TARACC) invited the Community to a celebration of African and Caribbean Cultural Heritage, plus live entertainment with music, Steel Pan, African Drumming, and exhibitions. A short quiz and fun things for the children.
Delicious food from Calabash, Chicken, Fish or Vegetarian box and tasty stuffed dumplings and patties.
We were absolutely delighted TARACC and RECC Black History Month Cultural day was a huge success. The event was publicised on Eventbrite with 152 Tickets sold and on the actual day well over 150 people were in attendance. The event was held in Central Library new Studios on 1st Floor. It was great to see the majority who came at the start of the event remained to the very end of the event. We worked very hard to very late in the evening prior to the event, to erect the RECC Black History Exhibition on stands and the RECC Black History Exhibition table with Cultural and musical artefacts, and also dress the hall with African textiles. There were three guest speakers arranged by TARACC. Dr Dalphinis who ‘s talk was on the history of the Caribbean received a standing ovation. There was a Black History Quiz . This was followed by live entertainment with Steel Band, African drumming followed by workshops organised by RECC, where attendees could learn to play Steel Pan and a group audience drumming session where people were given an array of drums and musical percussion instruments to join in the workshop session. This was followed by a spectacular Carnival parade where attendees young and adults practiced dance routines for the parade delivered by Adanna’s Black Women’s Group in collaboration with RECC in Gloucester Rooms. The event came to a close with rapturous group singing of songs, including Bob Marleys anthem ‘Three Little birds’ and a generous Raffle. Attendees also enjoyed delicious food at the event. Both Khaled as RECC Chair and Chair of TARACC and also the MCs for the event from RECC and TARACC thanked attendees for their attendance and great participation. The feedback from attendees was extremely positive with statements “This is the best Black History event I have ever been to! There was nothing, nothing at all that was missed! I am so happy to be here and to be a part of this. This truly reflects every aspect of our African and Caribbean culture!” It has been a delight to work with TARACC and we are looking forward to our next partnered event.
Speakers at the event : Dr. Morgan Dalphinis, Retired Senior Education Manager ‘African, Caribbean & St. Lucian History’ ;
Dr Donald Palmer, Programme Director, Reach Society ‘Overcoming Challenges In Order To Get Ahead';
and Martin Wynter, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker.
Free Tickets were purchased via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-2022-cultural-day-event-tickets-425494063197
Download Event flyer here
For more information please contact :
o208 551 8178 or email office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk
HM Queen Elizabeth II
RECC STATEMENT
Redbridge Equalities and Community Council (RECC) Trustees and its members are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the King and the Royal Family at this difficult time. We at Redbridge and across the UK, humbly remember and are thankful for Her Majesty the Queen's devoted public service and her dedication to promoting unity amongst communities, peoples and cultures, as head of the Commonwealth. RECC has been working to promote equality, challenge discrimination, and strive for a harmonious diverse society for all. We remember HM the Queen's exemplary legacy and her long reign over seven glorious decades.
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RECC Coffee Mornings
23rd and 25th August Update
RECC has launched our first series of Coffee Morning which we be part of the Reaching Communities with hosting these mini meetings in community places/ venues. The first Coffee Mornings where hosted on the 23rd of August in Doreen Ferris Room , Hainault Community Association and also on the 25th August in Central Library, York Room.. The Coffee mornings brought people together from our communities to enjoy a light food and refreshments breakfast catered event, listen to guest speakers from Vision Health and Leisure Team including RECC volunteer and entrepreneur sharing her inspirational journey of creating a pioneering family board game that focus on the development of positive open communication and family social interaction. . Attendees at Central Library Coffee morning enjoyed live music with Clarinet Renditions from David Landau , retired RECC staff and at the end of the event , participants were brought together in a wonderful interactive activity where they enjoyed playing the family board game. We were extremely pleased that It was an uplifting warm and welcoming informal event which people expressed they enjoyed!
The Coffee Morning will be an opportunity for people to share their ideas, views and attendees felt and agreed it should be also a platform to showcase the local community skills and talents !
Invitations to Community Forums, Hainault and Ilford North, Loxford and Ilford South update
24th and 26th May
We invited residents and their friends and families to attend Community Forums on the 24th and 26th May via zoom hosted in local areas in Hainault, Ilford North and also Loxford, Ilford South. We were delighted that residents came to the meetings and were able to share their ideas and views on how to improve their local areas and discuss important issues and challenges such as the cost of living crisis., These Community Forums will be hosted throughout the year to bring communities together to work towards helping to improve and build a thriving community in their areas.
Meeting zoom links ::
24th May (Hainault, Ilford North)
Time: 06:00 PM London
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86577165379?pwd=cHZXdjd5ZjF5L1AySnA1VzJuTXlSQT09
Meeting ID: 865 7716 5379
Passcode: 632027
26th May (Loxford, Ilford South)
Time: 06:00 PM London
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83842972104?pwd=MFo5bFovN1YvSXF0aFFzcStJelpMQT09
Meeting ID: 838 4297 2104
Passcode: 780834
We have created a survey (via Google Forms) for local residents. The survey will map community needs to be addressed at the forum. We would appreciate if the survey link (see below) to be completed .
Survey link: https://forms.gle/oJrNx7yo4JZX94uL8
It will be great for you to join the discussion, share your views and great ideas to build and strengthen your community, especially as one of themes for discussion will be the cost of living crisis.
Look forward to seeing you there !
Reaching Communities Project - funded by the National Lottery
RECC General Meeting Monday 8th November 2021-7.30 pm start
Thank you to all who attended and participated in our General Meeting held by zoom Monday 8th November 2021 at 7.30 pm. We were delighted to have guest speakers from Citizens UK 7.30pm to 8.30 pm followed by rest of the general meeting. There were four speakers from Citizens UK who gave an overview of their inspirational work in Redbridge, in East London boroughs and nationally.
Click on Eventbrite link for further details
Topic: RECC's General Meeting Meeting with guest speakers from Citizen UK
Time: 07:30 PM
For further details on future meetings please call 0208 551 8178 or email office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk
Black History MONTH 2021
Redbridge Equalities and Community
GRAND FINALE Celebration of Black History Month
Friday 29th October
2pm to 4.30pm
FREE Live Entertainment
ILFORD TOWN HALL
“Steel Pan” & “Carnival Parade”
“African Drumming”
Steel Pan and Drumming workshops
“Plus Black History Information stall”
We like to thank all those that attended , participated and helped out at our BHM Grand Finale celebrations .
It was an enjoyed by our Redbridge Community where people learnt about Black history, black scientists, inventors, authors, academics, pioneers ,legends past and present and participated in a fun filled day with live entertainment and Steel Pan and Drumming workshops.
For more information on future events please call us 0208 5518178
0r email office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk
Sistah Space Survey on Black Women affected by Domestic Abuse
Earlier this year, Sistah Space received funding from the organisation Black Lives Matter (BLMUK) to conduct essential research on the experiences of UK black women affected by domestic and sexual abuse.
This survey will help them provide the much needed, very specific data around the experiences of UK based black women.
Mainstream Violence Against Women and Girls (VWAG) sector, police, housing and other associated agencies need to understand how to adequately support black DV victims and survivorship. This survey will help them achieve that.
As an essential part of their research they need to hear directly from those black women affected by the negative and positive responses of mainstream agencies and about all aspects of their journey of trying to access support in escaping abuse.
The idea behind the research is to give black women the opportunity to have their voices heard, and influence positive change.
Please encourage UK-based African and Caribbean heritage women to complete the survey. Sistah Space/Black Lives Matter Domestic Abuse Research Survey (surveymonkey.co.uk)
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/M682YWN
RECC Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 14th July 2021
at 7pm
We were ever so pleased to invite you all to our Annual General Meeting which took place 14th July 2021 at 7pm. We are also delighted our President The Mayor of Redbridge was also in attendance.
Because of Coronavirus restrictions, it was not possible again for RECC to hold a physical AGM this year and it was held by zoom.
We were very pleased that our guest speaker this year was Liz Fekete – Director of the Institute of Race Relations who discussed the implications for racial justice of the reports by both the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and the Parliamentary Education Committee report.
This was an Eventbrite publicised event.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recc-annual-general-meeting-tickets-162263341021
Please call for further information or if you have any questions regarding any future meetings, other events and services.
0208 551 8178 or email office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk
RECC General Meeting -Marsha de Cordova
Shadow Equalities Minister
Thursday 4th February
We were extremely pleased Marsha de Cordova Shadow Minster for Equalities spoke at our next General meeting Thursday 4th February. 2021.
Our Redbridge community was invited to join us at this very important meeting where the Shadow Minister for Equalities talked about the Joint Committee report on Human Rights. The report exposed the lack of progress in addressing racial inequalities in Britain and it found racial progress is in some ways getting worse.
This was an Eventbrite publicised event
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recc-general-meeting-with-marsha-de-cordova-tickets-137224116025
Please call to request further information or if you have any questions regarding future meetings, events and services.
0208 551 8178 or email office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk
Outreach General Advice and Advocacy Telephone and Zoom service
Redbridge Equalities is part of Redbridge Covid organisations, groups and networks providing vital advice, advocacy and support to the most vlunerable in our Redbridge community.
We are operating advice and advocacy services via surgeries, telephone or remotely via zoom. If you need our help, advice and advocacy to access services , welfare benefits, housing, homelessness ,help with discrimination, harassment, hate crime or help to access to health services and many other areas please give us a call . We provide, advice, advocacy and casework and if you need specialist support we will refer or signpost.
Please call 0208 551 8178 Mon - Friday 9- 5 pm
or call o208 551 8178 to speak to an advisor between 12-3pm at our Tuesday weekly Telephone General Advice Surgery Drop in. Do not worry if lines are busy we will return your call.
For community group advice and advocacy surgeries for service users - please call 0208 551 8178 to book an outreach general advice surgery for your community group or organisation.
EU Settlement Scheme Project Citizens Advice Redbridge
We are very pleased to announce the EUSS Settlement Scheme project run by CItizens Advice Redbridge, cooperating with Redbridge Council. The aim of the project is to support vulnerable EU citizens residing in Redbridge to apply for settled or pre-settled status. They work with partner agencies to engage with vulnerable people and help them make successful applications.
Please see below more details on what service they would be able to offer clients:
-Support at any stage of the application process to the EU Settlement Scheme- advising on any issues clients might have before applying through the final stage when they need to submit the application online.
-Offer advice via multiple channels - telephone, email and face to face appointments ( If possible the service still can arrange face to face consultations despite Covid-19 lockdown when we need to help a client with submitting their application online or scanning their documents for example).
- refer complex cases to their specialist Immigration Adviser.
-Help with gathering the appropriate documents and evidence to support the application.
-Assisting clients who do not speak English- they have native Bulgarian, Polish and other European languages native speakers.
If you are a EU citizen needing help to regularise your stay or our client user please get in touch and we will signpost/refer all those who need assistance with their application to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please click here for EU Settlement Scheme poster in multiple European languages . For our service users please call us on o208 551 8178 for a referral to this service.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Help can still be provided for people who have not applied in time by 30th June 2021 which was the expiry date for settled status applications. They can be provided help and support to make an application if they have exceptional circumstances
EQUALITY A HUMAN RIGHT
RECC STATEMENT - GEORGE FLOYD
The impact of George Floyd’s killing has resonated throughout the world. It shows that not only in America are black lives not valued but that this institutional racism and racism in all form is very much an issue in the United Kingdom. This is the country of the Windrush scandal, the Grenfell disaster, still not resolved and a criminal justice system in which Black and Minority Ethnic citizens are disproportionately targeted. The anger ignited will not diminish without continued positive, progressive and peaceful action, action that will not take place without demands to stop racism and hate. Only concerted effort from all communities will conquer this scourge.
Join us as we challenge together racism and hate and support our work to eliminate racism now and for future generations.
Invitation to RECC Black Lives Matter
Zoom Meeting
Monday 22nd June
The year 2020 has been unprecedented for all us. It has been a time of grief, pain and struggle. It has been a time of ferment and transformative change. It has also been a time when the nature of the existing inequalities has been laid bare. As the only voluntary organisation charged with delivering equalities in the borough, Redbridge Equalities and Community Council invited residents to share their thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on the future of equalities in a Zoom meeting on Monday 22nd June from 7.00 to 8.30 pm
We welcomed residents to join us and contribute to our discussion, where people shared their feelings, ideas and hopes for the future.
Event update: Thank you to everyone who attended and participated with truly powerful inspirational contributions and recommendations made.
Register your interest to be put on our event mailing list or find out about future meetings please email office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk or call 0208 551 8178.
Monday 22nd
Windrush Day
Monday 22nd June 2020 -the 72nd anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush ship which gave its name to a whole generation. We pay homage to this generation who have contributed so much to our society. However we wish to place on record our dismay at the treatment so many family members of that special generation have suffered. Their treatment is a stain on our country and we strongly request that the restitution that they were promised be speedily delivered.
COVID-19 & Biological Inequality; a London Data Study
Centric Lab a research driven organisation working to reduce biological inequality and improve health in urban environments, have produced an academic paper that investigates how poorly designed and planned environments heighten the risk of health issues due to systemic deprivations and stressors. The paper investigates how COVID-19 is interacting with these environments and its effect on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities in the UK..
Please click here to read this important study.
COVID-19
RECC STATEMENT AND ADVICE
We are all living through unprecedented and challenging times. None of us has ever experienced a pandemic of this nature. The advice we have been given by the Government and the scientists is the best available.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
People in the borough have risen to the challenge and are working together to help each other. However we do know that many people are worried not only about health but also about finances. We have a long tradition of providing welfare, housing, financial as well as rights, discrimination and hate crime advice, advocacy and general support to people in Redbridge and hope to continue to offer guidance. However we are a very small organisation that cannot meet everyone’s needs but despite this we are still here for YOU - providing a telephone advice and advocacy service and also hope to post advice and regular updates on our website news and facebook page that will help and signpost people in the right direction.
We are complying with the directive to work from home and encourage people to stay at home, to keep safe, and help support the tremendous work of our NHS staff.
Please call our telephone advice and advocacy service for help and support on
020 85518178 9 - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
Email: office1@redbridgeequalities.org.uk
Our hate crime out of hours service is in operation - If during this Pandemic you are a victim of hate crime please know you are not alone! Please also call
0208 551 8178 6-12 pm daily
Please see below more info, useful numbers and links regularly update.
Useful Numbers and Links
Silver Line for older people who may be feeling lonely whilst self-isolating and would like to chat to someone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Street Link. It is crucial during this crisis that rough sleepers get access to accommodation for their safety. If you want to get help for someone sleeping rough you can contact Street Link on 0300 500 0914 or call us, who will take note of all the information that you provide and arrange for the rough sleeper to get access to local services and support.
Redbridge Carers Support Service unpaid persons looking after family members:
0208 514 6251
Jewish Care helpline: 0208 922 2222
London Borough of Redbridge (for adult services: 0208 708 7333
Redbridge First Response Service: support for adults to support their wellbeing, safety, choice and independence: 020 8708 5135
Redbridge Well-being Service: advice and support for anyone who is most vulnerable to coronavirus, 0208708 5555 open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm.
Universal Credit Helpline: 0800 328 5644
HMRC Tax Helpline (for businesses and self-employed people worried about how COVID-19 will affect their taxes): 0800 0159 559
Redbridge Voice Ability Advocacy Service:020 8900 2221
https://www.voiceability.org/services/london-borough-of-redbridge/Advocacy support for those with health or social conditions.
Redbridge Covid-19 Mutual Aid: advice and support for non UK citizens
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IfLzSQW9jVOg8zMizp7j8d_ObQevbqE-9wL0QZuqcxY/mobilebasic
Redbridge Foodbank
https://redbridge.foodbank.org.uk/2020/03/17/coronavirus-update/
National Zakat Foundation: If you’re in financial difficulty and need help If you’re worried you’ll struggle to cover basic costs due to being unable to work or losing your income, and you’re eligible for Zakat, they are there to help. And because you can apply online, you can get support without having to leave your home.
Apply to our Hardship Relief Fund for essentials such as food, clothing and small debts: https://www.nzf.org.uk/News/ViewArticle/4253
Apply to our Housing Fund for help with rent or council tax arrears: https://www.nzf.org.uk/News/ViewArticle/4255
They have experienced Grant Officers are on on-hand to support you.
Council volunteer network launched to support Redbridge community through Covid-19
London Assembly Information on Covid-19 for non-UK nationals
https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/eu-londoners-hub/information-covid-19-non-uk-nationals
NRPF Network fact sheet on support for the homeless with no recourse to public funds during COVID-19 Pandemic
British Red Cross help for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugee
Changes to the Asylum and Immigration Process due to Covid -19
righttoremain.org.uk/changes-to-the-asylum-process-due-to-covid-19/
City Hall health guidance regarding Corvid-19
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-advice/
Government education & free school meals guidance regarding Critical workers and vulnerable children
Domestic Violence help and support organisations
Domestic Violence has dramatically increased. Police and charities have noticed a spike in domestic-related incidents and offences.
Restrictions may leave people feeling like there is nowhere to turn for help. The police, local and national organisations are working hard to support them.
If you or if you know of someone who are feeling threatened or unsafe or experiencing domestic abuse, most possibly due to enforced social isolation please seek help.
Please refer to the useful numbers below :
Call 999 if you or someone is in danger or report it online www.met.police.uk.
Charities that help.
Advice and support are available for everyone regardless of background, financial situation, nationality or immigration status.
-Refuge: National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 24/7 freephone 0808 2000 247 www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
-Respect: freephone 0808 802 4040 an anonymous and confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their partners and families www.respectphoneline.org.uk
-Men’s Advice Line: freephone 0808 801 0327 a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and those supporting them www.mensadviceline.org.uk
-Karma Nirvana: freephone 0800 5999 247 Mon to Fri 9 am – 5pm supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage www.karmanirvana.org.uk.
-Hour Glass: freephone 0808 808 8141 challenging the abuse of older people in all its forms www.wearehourglass.org
-Galop LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: freephone 0800 999 5428 www.galop.org.uk
-Childline: 0800 1111 If you are a child or young person and domestic abuse is happening in your home or relationship.
Redbridge Council Domestic Violence Service -Reach Out
Redbridge Council has launched Reach Out a new domestic abuse service for any adult who is living in fear of abuse, or being abused. The service also provides help and support for any child who may be witnessing domestic abuse at home.
To support abusers who are struggling to control their behaviour, Reach Out also provides help and an online support programme designed to prevent abuse from reoccurring.
If you are able to, please promote Reach Out in Redbridge by sharing any of the attached digital assets alongside video content via:
social media channels
WhatsApp groups
Redbridge community groups
faith groups
networks and stakeholders
Please see the following Reach Out victim support and perpetrator support help line numbers and digital media assets:
Victim support digital help media and information:
Help and support is always available for anyone suffering from #DomesticAbuse during isolation in #Redbridge. Find support at www.redbridge.gov.uk/reachout or call 999 if you are in immediate danger. #ReachOut
Reach Out Victim helpline please call : 08001456410 available 9-5pm
Video content available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_npxs9gSbY
Abuser/Perpetrator digital help media and information :
Are you struggling to manage your behaviour and hurting a loved one? Learn how you can stop the abuse from happening by contacting #ReachOut or find support in #Redbridge at www.redbridge.gov.uk/reachout please call 08001456410
Video content available at - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm8RVSt_wSI or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aZ-Pzuon10
For further information on Reach Out
or for full press release details please read https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/news/april-2020/redbridge-council-launches-reach-out-a-new-support-service-for-victims-of-domestic-abuse/
Safer Neighbourhood Teams Ward Contact numbers
Please see the following useful numbers to contact your Safer Neighbourhood Team in your area.
Aldborough
020 8721 2566
07917 013 328
Barkingside
0208 721 2567
07917 013 339
Bridge
020 8345 3628
020 8721 2707
07766 247 243
Chadwell
020 8721 2562
07917 013 288
Churchfields
020 8345 3616
Clayhall
020 8345 3433
020 8721 2568
Clementswood
0208 721 2027
07843 291 109
Cranbrook
020 8721 2558
Fairlop
020 8721 2569
07917 013 359
Fullwell
020 8721 2707
07917 013 369
Goodmayes
0208 721 2766
07766 247 240
Hainault
0208 721 2843
07887 628 734
Ilford Town
020 8721 2027
07843 291 109
Loxford
020 8721 2026
07843 291 108
Mayfield
0208 721 2028
Monkhams
020 8721 2564
07917 013 308
Newbury
020 8721 2560
07917 013 268
Seven Kings
020 8721 2563
07917 013 298
South Woodford
020 8345 3637
07887 626 647
Valentines
020 8721 2559
07917 013 258
Wanstead Park
020 8721 2796
07766 247 245
Wanstead Village
020 8721 2561
07917 013 278
Inspirational Women’s Symposium
Notice of Postponement of Event
Please be advised of the decision to postpone the finale event planned for Women's History Month - on Saturday 28th March 2020, due to the rapidly developing Covid-19 crisis.
As responsible organisers we wish to exercise a duty of care and to minimise the risks of spread associated with the coronavirus to our invited guest speakers, musicians, performers, stall holders, members of the general public, staff, etc.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and place on record our thanks and appreciation for your understanding and support in this matter that is beyond our control.
This event was a collaborative partnership with REDBRIDGE VISION, CULTURE & LEISURE
Please do not hesitate to call to find out more about future events 0208 551 -8178
Looking for advice about
Discrimination | Harassment | Employment
Welfare Benefits | Housing | Health
And a wide range of other subjects
We can help you
either by giving you the advice you need or we can tell you where you can go to get good advice
Come along to our
General Telephone Advice Surgery Drop In
Every Tuesday 12-3pm
call o208 551 8178
Please note if lines are busy we will return your call
Please note due to the Covid-19 crisis we are operating a telephone advice and advocacy service
we can still provide you with vital help and support!
For details please ring 0208 551 8178
If you are a victim of hate crime
please call o208 551 8178
or ring the above number for our out of hours hot line available 6 - 12 pm
7 days per week
‘Say no to hate - Say yes to community’
Remember you are not alone and we are here to give help, support and encouragement in these most challenging circumstances.
Stay safe , Stay well and Stay healthy !
Local Forums - Having your say
We do encourage all of our Redbridge community to participate in the Local Forums organised by Redbridge Council..
At each session, there will be:
an opportunity to talk with officers and local ward councillors informally about local issues
discussions on the best way to deliver services locally, address residents' concerns and an opportunity to work together to strengthen and empower our communities
Also a formal Q&A session with the Leader of the Council
The last Local Forum was held in November 2020.
Please click the link below to access November 2020 Local Forum recordings
https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/about-the-council/local-forum
If you have attended previous meetings you can also give your feedback on these meetings.
If you do wish to give your feedback on a previous Local Forum you have attended please email: engagement @redbridge.gov .uk
Celebrating 50 years of Equalities in Redbridge
7.00 pm, Monday 10 February 2020
Third Floor Conference Room, City Gates Church,
25-29 Clements Road,
Ilford, IG1 1BH
A big thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us .
February 2020 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the formal registration as a charity of Redbridge Community Relations Council, the direct ancestor of today’s Redbridge Equalities and Community Council.
On Monday 10 February 2020, we are held a Fiftieth Anniversary Event to celebrate the contribution over the last 50 years of RECC and its predecessors and to provide a chance for everyone involved over the years to meet old friends and former colleagues.
We had a fantastic buffet and entertainment with contributions on the history and achievements of RECC and its predecessors from founding staff and trustees.
Thank you again to all who came and made our evening celebrations special!
Please also note other events to celebrate our 50th year will also be postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis.
