Dear friends and neighbours,

I’m pleased to share that Blossom Group has been shortlisted for funding through People Powered Places for our project:

The Food My Mother Used to Make
A celebration of families, cultures, and the recipes that carry our stories.

We’ll be running weekly cooking and storytelling sessions where local residents can share traditional dishes and the memories behind them. These sessions will lead to a community cookbook, a Facebook page full of recipes and healthy eating tips, and new friendships across Newham.

This project is about belonging, healing, and pride—and we’d love your support to bring it to life.

Join us for
📍 The Big Vote Event
🗓️ Saturday 1 November 2025
🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL

Visit our stall, hear more about the project, cast your vote, and enjoy some lovely refreshments.

Please bring all your family and friends—this is Newham’s table, and everyone’s welcome.

Warm regards,
Shahid Mahmood
Blossom Group