BHM
Wednesday 29 October 2025, 12.00pm to 4.00pm

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!

BHM
Thursday 30 October 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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.

BHM
Thursday 30 October 2025, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

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.

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Friday 31 October 2025, 11.00am to 4.00pm

 

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

BHM
Friday 31 October 2025, 5.00pm to 11.00pm

 

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

Saturday 1 November 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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

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Tuesday 25 November 2025, 9.30am to 11.30am

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.

Thursday 27 November 2025, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

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.

Saturday 6 December 2025, 10.00am to 2.00pm

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.

Monday 8 December 2025, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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.

Wednesday 10 December 2025, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

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.

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Thursday 29 January 2026, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

 

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

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Monday 2 February 2026, 11.30am to 12.00pm

 

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.

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Wednesday 11 February 2026, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

 

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

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Thursday 12 February 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

 

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

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Thursday 12 February 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

 

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

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Wednesday 18 February 2026, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

 

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

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Saturday 21 February 2026, 2.00pm to 4.00pm

 

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 

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Saturday 21 February 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

 

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

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Wednesday 25 February 2026, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

 

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