Our Gallery

Newham standing citizens' Assembly Gallery

This gallery is a live resource being created by the participants of the Newham Standing Citizens' Assembly.

This is a space where we can explore personal responses to the themes and perspectives as we move through the Assembly process. It is an opportunity for us to draw on the creativity in our lives be that in the garden, in the kitchen, with our children, loved ones and community, through craft or art or simply in what we experience through our senses.

You are invited to add your personal responses through whatever creative media you choose. If you want to share something please contact pandora@demsoc.org and she will upload it for you.

Enjoy.

Thanks for Constance, Yasmin, Pete, Andrew and Habib for sharing their fantastic images and comments.

If you'd like to add yours please get in touch.

West Ham Park

Map of green spaces we use and don't use, created at the first assembly weekend

Greenwich Park, with Queen's House in the background

West Ham Park: "Most importantly the Park Office & first aid was clearly marked near the main entrance & by the children's play area"

West Ham Park: "I like the creativity on the tree trunk."

"West Ham Park , Stratford Park , Central Park & Plashet park are holding Eid Prayer on 20th of July for Muslims. As due to the pandemic it’s not possible to hold prayers in big scale. As a Muslim I appreciated Newham Council letting us celebrate Eid prayers at a big scale."

"A decision by Newham Council to make

limited of it's parks available to mark the celebration of Eid al-Adha has been hailed a success. I would like to thank the Mayor, her team and everyone involved who made it possible, on behalf of the Muslim community!!!"

West Ham Park flowerbeds

Rose bushes in Greenwich Park

Goosley Playing Fields - there used to be an outdoor gym in this space

"I have been to Canning Town Recreation Ground, it’s a beautiful open field & kids have an open plan play area..."

"...the worse thing is recycling bins were over filled & beside rubbish lying around & it looks like recycling bins has not been emptied for months. The site was eye sore beside beautiful ground & on the main road. I hope Newham Council has to sort the mess out."