Sunday 21 July 2024, 11.00am to 3.00pm
Join us for a fun-filled community day on Sunday 21 July from 11am to 3pm at Morrisons and Becontree Heath Leisure Centre! Meet your neighbours, enjoy family fun, and support local businesses.
Highlights:
- Jumping Jacks Bouncy Castles
- London Fire Brigade demos
- DJ Miss D's great tunes
- Tasty food vendors
- Exciting raffle prizes
- Face painting fun
- Performances by local clubs
Don't miss out!
Wednesday 31 July 2024, 10.00am to 2.00pm
Grow London Local is hosting a drop-in session at Barking employment works on Wednesday 31st July 2024.
If you are self-employed, a sole trader or even thinking of setting up a business this is to let you know, so that you can book to receive a free business consultation.
Book your tickets
Wednesday 11 September 2024, 10.00am to 12.00pm
On Wednesday 11 September, 10am to 12midday, you can boost your job hunt at our Jobs Fair!
There will be live vacancies to apply for on the day plus professional careers advice and guidance. Vacancies will include:
- Cleaning
- Construction
- Health & Social Care
- Childcare
- Hospitality
- Security
Plus, lots more! So, if you’re looking for a new job or career, come along and see what’s on offer!
Join us at Dagenham Library Community Hub, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS.
Thursday 26 September 2024, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Get free access to support with Grow London Local. Book your drop-in session.
Thursday 27 February 2025, 12.30pm to 12.45pm
To mark the beginning of Women Empowerment Month, we have organised a flag-raising ceremony
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Join Geraldine Stevens to explore the challenges of creating true-to-life characters.
Make sure to book your free tickets!
Register for Pen to Print events
Thursday 6 March 2025, 12.00pm to 1.00pm
Girl Power – online workshop with April Mehmet
Covering topics on:
- Self-awareness
- Stress Management
- Positive thinking
- Daily lifestyle tips
To register call 07437517177
Saturday 8 March 2025, 10.00am to 4.00pm
Join us for a fun-filled celebration of women from diverse backgrounds and cultures!
Enjoy games, henna art, a human library, entertainment, and light refreshments.
Saturday 8 March 2025, 11.00am to 3.00pm
The council in partnership with We Achievers, Laura I Art Gallery and Radiant Ambition have organised a special event this Women Empowerment Month!
We're thrilled to offer a fun, cultural, and health-focused gathering designed to promote wellness, diversity, and self-care. Join us as we come together to honour the incredible contributions of women, embrace our vibrant community, and inspire positive change.
Let's make this event a memorable celebration of strength, unity, and empowerment!
Sunday 9 March 2025, 12.00pm to 2.00pm
A national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic abuse and sexual violence across the UK
Tuesday 11 March 2025, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Discussing women and the various forms of storytelling and exploring why women should tell their stories and the importance of re-telling stories which have been passed through generations, families, cultural traditions etc.
Farzana will share her own story, about how her writing has impacted on her life and given her a voice. Participants will be encouraged to write a short piece of creative writing inspired by the discussion.
Make sure to book your free tickets:
Wednesday 12 March 2025, 12.00pm to 1.00pm
FREE Wellness photography workshop – to register call 07437517177
Thursday 13 March 2025, 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Gemma Bishop, author of Wonky Thoughts will be sharing her personal story, the aim of this event is to debunk misconceptions about eating disorders and how mental health condition affects real life.
Make sure to book your free tickets!
Register for Pen to Print events
Thursday 13 March 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Local poet Rachel Paul welcomes you to celebrate in poetic style and invites all artistic styles of poetry and spoken word to the stage.
Make sure to book your free tickets!
Register for Pen to Print events
Friday 21 March 2025, 12.30pm to 2.30pm
In this creative writing workshops, you will be using your emotions as a resource to create powerful pieces of reflective writing – the best pieces if writing produced will be selected for publication on Pent to Print Online Magazine – Write On!
Make sure to book your free tickets!
Register for Pen to Print events
Saturday 22 March 2025, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Inspiring events looking at how gender differentiation impacts the overall wellbeing of the lives of women.
Book a space
Sunday 23 March 2025, 11.00am to 1.00pm
St Chads Wellbeing walk – to register call 07437517177
Tuesday 25 March 2025, 6.30pm to 7.45pm
Write On! Editor and poet Madeleine F White, author of Mother Of Floods, The Horse And The Girl, Maiden Mother Crone, explores how your own experience, strength and hope of womanhood, can create stories that matter – to you and to others.
Make sure to book your free tickets to the online workshop.
Register for Pen to Print events
Thursday 3 April 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
A women in business conference in celebration of women’s empowerment month
Saturday 26 July 2025, 11.00am to Sunday 27 July 2025, 4.00pm
Ancient Abbey fest coming to B&D – save the date! Join us 26/27 July for two jam-packed days of free family fun!
There will be historical re-enactors, medieval music-making and loads more – and it’s all FREE!
Barking Abbey Ruins
Saturday, 26 July 11am – 4pm.
Location
21 Abbey Rd, Barking IG11 8AS
Valence House Museum
Sunday, 27 July 11am – 4pm.
Location
Becontree Ave, Dagenham RM8 3HT
