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Save the date! The African & Caribbean Health Show is back where you'll be able to:

• see a GP & speak directly with NELFT services
• connect with local organisations
• enjoy FREE African & Caribbean food
• indoor African & Caribbean market & exhibition
• plus children’s activities, panels & more

Dress code is cultural/traditional wear – rep your flag, rep your culture with pride!

Don’t miss it - this is the place to be!

In celebration of Black History Month, the Specialist Intervention Service will be hosting a mini symposium on the theme of “Black Contribution To Empire”.

Come and hear interesting, exciting, and enlightening presentations from The British West India Regiments Heritage Trust and others. This will include an overview of the service and sacrifice made by black men and women to protect and build the British Empire from World War 1 onwards.

TNBFC screening finale. The Woman in the Yard is a 2025 American psychological horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Sam Stefanak.  

Actors include Danielle Deadwyler, Okwui Okpokwasili, Russell Hornsby, Peyton Jackson, and Estella Kahiha.

Unity in diversity: A celebration of Black heritage and culture. 

Special guests include Cllr Folasade Bright and Mayor Princess Bright. 

Featuring AfricanShowcase market, which includes: commerce, fashion show, Afrobeat DJ Shott and food vendors.

For booking and sponsor please call Ola Mustapha on 07956675412

ExCel Women’s Centre are hosting a Black History Month event at Make It Barking! Details to be confirmed soon.

We were excited to welcome you to our very first Leaseholders Conference!

Learn how to protect yourself and build confidence with our self-defence classes - because you never know when you might need it!

As part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s 16 days of activism to End violence against all women and girls" we are hosting free Self Defence Classes to our residents at multiple locations around the borough.

Learn how to protect yourself and build confidence with our self-defence classes - because you never know when you might need it!

As part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s 16 days of activism to End violence against all women and girls" we are hosting free Self Defence Classes to our residents at multiple locations around the borough.

Learn how to protect yourself and build confidence with our self-defence classes - because you never know when you might need it!

As part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s 16 days of activism to End violence against all women and girls" we are hosting free Self Defence Classes to our residents at multiple locations around the borough.

Learn how to protect yourself and build confidence with our self-defence classes - because you never know when you might need it!

As part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s 16 days of activism to End violence against all women and girls" we are hosting free Self Defence Classes to our residents at multiple locations around the borough.

Learn how to protect yourself and build confidence with our self-defence classes - because you never know when you might need it!

As part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham’s 16 days of activism to End violence against all women and girls" we are hosting free Self Defence Classes to our residents at multiple locations around the borough.

An introduction to finding your voice as a poet. 

No previous experience needed - just an openness to explore and connect with others. Molly will guide participants through creative writing exercises and prompts for poetry writing.

Finding Your Voice - Poetry Workshop with Molly Walker Tickets

Join us as we mark the start of LGBT+ History Month with a special flag‑raising ceremony outside the Town Hall! 

The Leader will share a short speech celebrating the borough’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and the invaluable contributions of our LGBT+ community.

Join Being Visible and Bianca for an introduction to choir singing! You don’t need to consider yourself a singer to join these sessions.

Being Visible Choir Sessions with Bianca Stephens Tickets

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month with a creative writing workshop exploring queer voices and crafting your own powerful story.

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month with a one-off creative writing and poetry workshop exploring the power of queer voices in literature. Online event.

Join Being Visible and Bianca for an introduction to choir singing! You don’t need to consider yourself a singer to join these sessions.

Being Visible Choir Sessions with Bianca Stephens Tickets

Join Barking Community Cinema and learn from their expertise, and engage in a conversation about queer film, creativity, and DIY storytelling. As well as the opportunity to watch a collection of short films. 

Queer Film-making Workshop Tickets 

Interested in queer filmmaking? Join us for a feature film screening with Barking Community Cinema, which follows an afternoon queer film-making workshop.

Feature film screening with Barking Community Cinema Tickets

Join Being Visible and Bianca for an introduction to choir singing! You don’t need to consider yourself a singer to join these sessions.

Being Visible Choir Sessions with Bianca Stephens Tickets