How to join

BARA are always happy to welcome new members, so if you live in the designated Bushwood area please either click on the “Log In / Sign Up” button at the bottom of page or drop off £5 in an envelope through the door of any of our road reps clearly stating your full name, address and any email addresses you would like to be included on our email distribution list. A link showing eligible roads/road reps can be found here.

Membership is just £5 per year and once paid you will receive your membership card direct to your door.

Your details will be held in a membership system solely for the purposes of administering your membership. By joining you will also automatically receive email newsletters and updates (usually monthly) from BARA. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing baraconnect@gmail.com. BARA do not share your data with anyone else.

member benefits

Once you’re a member you will begin to receive the The Bush Telegraph delivered to your door. You will also receive a membership card which entitles you to discounts from local shops and businesses in Leytonstone. You will also have access to the community sharing resource - The Library of Things as well as our excellent and well maintained Facebook page. Full of helpful people with recommendations, giveaways and advice. You won’t need any other Leytonstone page ever again.

• Quarterly newsletter 'The Bush Telegraph'

• Local Business Discount Scheme

• Access to our Facebook page

• Access to the Library of Things

• Regular email bulletins packed with events and local info

• Rental of garden tables and gazebos for your parties

• Exclusive invitations to our local BARA events

• Chance to meet your neighbours

• Sense of community

• Free attendance at the local history society events for up to three BARA members

• Have your views represented