We have released our latest edition of Park News, our quarterly publication for local residents. This issue includes information about how the Park is adapting to the current worldwide health situation and how our Park partners are supporting the local community. Read on to find out how Park partners have been helping the local community.

During these difficult times, the organisations in and around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have been adapting to help local people in different ways.

For example, social enterprise Bikeworks, based at Lee Valley VeloPark, has rapidly re-purposed itself to provide support to vulnerable and isolated people across London. Cyclists are aiming to ensure vital food, medicine and other supplies are delivered to those most in need. The scheme is in operation across Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Islington. Bikeworks works with a range of partners, including pharmacies, the NHS, community groups and councils, to manage the deliveries.

Jim Blakemore, Bikeworks co-founder and chief executive, said: “The people we are helping are some of the people we normally work with who are not able to get out.” Badu Sports, an organisation based in Here East, is working with vulnerable families as part of their ‘One Community’ campaign, making sure people get the food and medication they need and running online weekly fitness programmes for young people. Economy of Hours, a skills trading network, have been collecting useful resources and guidance for employees, employers, freelancers and small business. This includes everything practical advice to tips on working from home.

FIND OUT MORE

Whether you – or a family member – need assistance or you’re looking to support a group through volunteering or donations, here are some of the ways you can find more information and get in touch. 

BIKEWORKS: email enquires@bikeworks.org.uk.

ONE COMMUNITY SUPPORT LINE: 07494 906206 open daily for emotional support and advice from 11:30am–9.30pm.