Three amateur artists who took part in an art project organised by Eleanor Pearce for Newham Heritage Month last year have created a set of gift cards from their original artworks which depict scenes from the area past and present. They selected 12 images which have been printed and then packaged in attractive – and eco-friendly – Kraft brown boxes.

The card sets are exclusively for sale at Number 8 Forest Gate Emporium, 8a Sebert Road, right next to Woodgrange Market.

All the proceeds from sales will go to The Magpie Project that provides support to mothers and young children.

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