Newham Bookshop makes moving appeal

Good to see that the Newham Bookshop raised £3000 towards the cost of its move two doors down to 743 Barking Road at Sunday's auction of signed books at the Wanstead Tap. Among the books on offer was a copy of Robert Banks' An Irrational Hatred of Everything signed by all of the legendary 1980 FA Cup-winning side minus Frank Lampard and Geoff Pike, but with a bonus Tony Gale signature. It went for £55.

London's best independent bookshop needs £25,000 to cover new heating, lighting, power and fittings for 743. You can visit the bookshop's Crowdfunder page to make a pledge, pop in to the shop or post a cheque. Donors will get prizes, £20 gets a bonus bag and if you contribute £250 you even get a shelf dedicated to you and tickets to six events…