My project: putting local life on the map! Big paper ones at the Citizen Science Fair – we all get to write on those. A searchable online “signpost” (Newham for Newbies, coming soon). A build-your-own version for the community (Web Design for Nobodies).

Because: there’s a wealth of community knowledge, support and history in our part of East London. But it’s not that easy to find – scattered over the web, hidden on short-shelf-life platforms, buried in ads. I’m building a permanent, open resource with the long-term links and background info we’ve all been missing around here.

Born in the 80s, grew up in Forest Gate, background “arts, activism, alternatives”. Started messing with HTML in the original Newham Young People Online group (1998). Less young now, but the themes stay relevant: community, self-expression, digital safe space, empowerment & learning. 2023 projects include the Green Fair artwork and big patchwork banner.