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by NorthernIron
Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Another big game and we'll be back again tonight from about 5.30 pm, collecting from the same spot on Stratford Walk. Every £400 we receive gets converted into a pallet-load of non-perishables worth up to £2,000. We're now in touch with nearly 20 foodbanks and community groups across Newham and Esse...
by NorthernIron
Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Had the privilege of meeting NorthernIron yesterday. He still collects by the swimming pool and apparently has some Pearly Kings lined up for the Everton game all coming to help send Frank down. Sadly, donations are required more than ever. Keep giving people :newthumb: Doc it was great to finally ...
by NorthernIron
Mon Mar 14, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: The Memorial Ground
Topic: Romford (Chas Chandler)
Replies: 1104
Views: 151706

Re: Romford

So sad to hear of this on Saturday night. We were in the Black Bull at the time, his Stratford local, and were able to raise a glass in his honour. Some very special and moving words from UTJ and Gnome. I'm humbled to have known Chas as a friend. The club is preparing a tribute to Chas in a match pr...
by NorthernIron
Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Away Tickets Thread - Another year nearly complete
Replies: 6244
Views: 671890

Re: Away Tickets - Leicester S/O

hammerheadjim wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:09 am Has anyone had their Liverpool tickets yet?
Mine arrived last week.
by NorthernIron
Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

There won't be any foodbank collection before tomorrow's game. Unfortunately Storm Eunice has caused problems at St Marks where our collection equipment is kept. We would always appreciate any donations at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ironssupportingfoodbanks2021 We've started our Easter egg camp...
by NorthernIron
Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We're back on site again tomorrow from 5pm for the Watford game, situated on Stratford Walk, by the benches before the boris bikes and Aquatics Centre. In the last 2 weeks with donations received from fans, we've been supplying 4 pallet-loads of needed foods worth up to £8,000 for four local foodban...
by NorthernIron
Sat Jan 15, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We’re back on site again tomorrow from 12 noon collecting for Newham Foodbank for the 3rd time this week. At the last 2 games our fans and visitors donated over £550 to the foodbank. If we can get over £250 tomorrow this will enable Newham Foodbank to buy £4,000-worth of necessities for distribution...
by NorthernIron
Thu Dec 09, 2021 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We’re back on site again tonight from 5pm collecting for Newham Foodbank and the selection boxes for local kids. Last Saturday fans donated over £200 to the foodbank with a similar amount donated through the QR codes in the club lounges. This now allows Newham Foodbank to buy £2,000-worth of necessi...
by NorthernIron
Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We’re back on site again tomorrow from 1030am collecting for Newham Foodbank and the selection boxes for local kids. On Wednesday fans donated over £160 to the foodbank. If we can get over £240 tomorrow this will enable Newham Foodbank to buy £2,000-worth of necessities for distribution to the local...
by NorthernIron
Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We’re back on site again tomorrow from 5pm collecting for Newham Foodbank and the selection boxes for local kids. At the last home game Riverside School 6th formers helped collect over £760, plus we received a generous donation of £501 from London-based LFC Red Indians. The usual items needed for th...
by NorthernIron
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Thank you to the folks who donated to our recent collections. 80 kilos of food and just under £400 donated over the last 2 games. We'll be back on Sunday from 1.30pm at the usual place for 3 of hours. If anyone fancies shaking a bucket with us for half an hour or so then please get in touch, we had ...
by NorthernIron
Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: West Ham United FC Match Threads
Topic: EL: Genk 2-2 West Ham Utd (04/11/21)
Replies: 599
Views: 57067

Re: ⚽ Genk vs West Ham Utd: match thread

The bus situation post match was diabolical, but they were warned, both through this forum, supporter services and the MPS. Only have 2 buses back to Hasselt post match was a farce for one of the most inaccessible stadiums I have ever been to. Not only that they only turned one of the coaches back ...
by NorthernIron
Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Thanks to everyone who donated to the foodbank appeal on Wednesday night. We collected about 50kg of food and approx £200 including some donations from Man City fans and extra food from the boat regulars. Whilst I was waiting for the foodbank gear to arrive Bill Gardner walked past and came over to ...
by NorthernIron
Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Thank you to the folks who donated to our collections on Sunday. We'll be back later today from 5pm at the usual place for a couple of hours. If anyone fancies shaking a bucket with us for half an hour or so then please get in touch, we had a new volunteer who joined us which made a difference. Our ...
by NorthernIron
Sun Oct 24, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Thank you to the folks who donated to our collections last Thursday. We'll be back later today from 11am at the usual place for a couple of hours. If anyone fancies shaking a bucket with us for half an hour or so then please get in touch. Our QR code shinys are also now on the boats and in the Suppo...
by NorthernIron
Wed Oct 20, 2021 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We'll be back tomorrow from 5pm at the usual place for a couple of hours. If anyone fancies shaking a bucket with us for half an hour or so then please get in touch. These are the items that Newham Foodbank are short of: UHT milk pasta/rice tinned soup tinned tomatoes tinned meat/fish juice snacks T...
by NorthernIron
Tue Oct 19, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: The Tradesman's Entrance
Topic: Any Unused Phones, Tablets, Laptops?
Replies: 1
Views: 3006

Re: Any Unused Phones, Tablets, Laptops?

The lack of online support facilities for many Newham families is still a major issue. The Foundation are now getting involved https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2021/september/18-september/west-ham-united-foundation-call-supporters-donate-it If anyone can donate any unused equipment them please ge...
by NorthernIron
Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

Great to see the support from KUMB posters at Thursday's game, thanks for your donations. We'll be back tomorrow just after 11am at the usual place for a couple of hours. If anyone fancies shaking a bucket with us for half an hour or so then please get in touch. These are the items that Newham Foodb...
by NorthernIron
Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

We'll be back collecting at the usual place tomorrow by the benches near the Aquatics Centre from 5pm for the Rapid Wien game.

These are the items that Newham Foodbank are short of:

UHT milk
pasta/rice
tinned soup
tinned tomatoes
tinned meat/fish
juice
snacks

Thanks in advance :hamm:
by NorthernIron
Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Irons Supporting Foodbanks
Replies: 172
Views: 13902

Re: Irons Supporting Foodbanks

I'll leave some rice and pasta with you tomorrow, thanks for your work! Thanks Igor for another donation to the foodbank last Sunday. Good to chat with you. Newham Foodbank still counting the cash collected before the game, but with the previous games added, there must be £700-£800 in donations for...