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Thursday 5 March 2026, 11.00am to 3.00pm

 

Join us for a welcoming, supportive GP drop-in session focused on women’s health and wellbeing.

What’s included:

  • Women’s health advice from a GP
  • Hand and shoulder massage
  • Entertainment
  • Free refreshments
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Thursday 5 March 2026, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

 

Led by local author Farzana Hakim, this workshop invites women into a creative space where the body becomes the starting point for storytelling. Exploring the idea of the woman’s body as the mother of all stories, the session delves into the experiences that shape women’s lives, including menopause, health challenges, pain, and the often unspoken truths that many women hold within themselves.

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Thursday 5 March 2026, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

 

Bender Defenders are a queer and trans martial arts empowerment movement confronting rising hate crime by teaching martial arts and running self-defence classes for our community.

Self-defence Workshop with Bender Defenders Tickets

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Saturday 7 March 2026, 11.00am to 11.00am

Celebrate 3 new artworks by women. FLOTSAM by Jan Rosser, TALL IS HER BODY by Morgan Lewis, LONDON AFFIRMATIONS by Kirsty Bekoe-Tabiri

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Monday 9 March 2026, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

 

This women’s empowerment event brings together uplifting music, creative expression and peer support to celebrate the strength, resilience and experiences of women. 

The session begins by setting a safe and supportive space, followed by activities exploring inspiring female role models and what healthy relationships look like. 

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Tuesday 10 March 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

 

A series of Women’s Wellbeing Writing Retreat Workshops led by creative writing and acting tutor Serena B. Slack‑Robins 

Serena champions creative writing as a powerful way to deepen self‑understanding and support wellbeing, using sessions that draw on empowering work by female writers such as Brené Brown, bell hooks and Maya Angelou. 

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Thursday 12 March 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

 

Explores how memories are held, shaped, and passed on, and whose stories are preserved within cultural history.

Memory is often intangible and elusive, yet it forms the building blocks of both personal identity and collective heritage. Through socially engaged artist commissions, exhibitions, and a wide-ranging public programme, 

Materiality of Memory asks a fundamentally human question: what are memories, where do they go, and how can we hold onto them?

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Thursday 12 March 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

 

A new exhibition by artist Ruth Ewan, offering reflective and socially engaged work that invites visitors to think about how memory and place shape our experiences.

Drop‑in during open hours

Thu – Sat, 12pm – 5pm

Womens Museum website 

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Thursday 12 March 2026, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

 

A new exhibition by Abel Holsborough opening mid‑March, exploring themes connected to memory, heritage, and creative expression through contemporary visual work.

Drop‑in during open hours

Thu – Sat, 12pm – 5pm

Womens Museum website 

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Thursday 12 March 2026, 2.00pm to 4.00pm

 

Join us for a supportive and culturally‑sensitive session focused on South Asian women’s menopause and overall wellbeing.

This event includes:

  • GP‑led health advice on menopause, symptoms, treatment options, and lifestyle support
  • Discussion on women’s health with guest speaker Nina Wadia (Actress from EastEnders)
  • A welcoming space to ask questions and access tailored information

Drop-in session.

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Saturday 14 March 2026, 2.00pm to 4.00pm

 

Led by poet, author and Write On! editor Madeleine F White, this special pre-launch event will feature readings from the forthcoming Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Anthology, alongside contributions from a small number of open-mic creatives.

This is a space to listen, to speak, and to be together with others who care about words and the lives behind them. Whether you come to read, to share, or simply to hear the work aloud, the afternoon offers a chance to honour women’s experience in all its stages and forms.

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Tuesday 17 March 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

 

A series of Women’s Wellbeing Writing Retreat Workshops led by creative writing and acting tutor Serena B. Slack‑Robins 

Serena champions creative writing as a powerful way to deepen self‑understanding and support wellbeing, using sessions that draw on empowering work by female writers such as Brené Brown, bell hooks and Maya Angelou. 

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Friday 20 March 2026, 6.00pm to 6.00pm

Seed to Sun is an immersive listening journey guided by plant rhythms, textiles and a curated soundscape. It is inspired by the living land, natural world, and the gentle transition of seasons.

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Monday 23 March 2026, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

 

Uplifting creative therapy session that uses the power of storytelling to explore emotions, spark connection, and inspire personal growth.

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Tuesday 24 March 2026, 10.00am to 12.00pm

 

A series of Women’s Wellbeing Writing Retreat Workshops led by creative writing and acting tutor Serena B. Slack‑Robins 

Serena champions creative writing as a powerful way to deepen self‑understanding and support wellbeing, using sessions that draw on empowering work by female writers such as Brené Brown, bell hooks and Maya Angelou. 

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Sunday 14 June 2026, 7.00pm to 10.00pm

 

Games for children, a DJ, drinks and food – a great way to gather together and meet some more of your neighbours! 

Open to all.

 

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Tuesday 16 June 2026, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

 

A theatre workshop led by people with lived experience, focused on this year’s theme ‘Courage’. A lighthearted and fun event open to all, most suitable for children ages 3-11. 

Get free tickets here

 

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Thursday 18 June 2026, 10.00am to Sunday 21 June 2026, 5.00pm

 

Have an old bike that you no longer use? Drop it into the Barking Learning Centre during Refugee Week and The Bike Project will refurbish them. 

Opening hours

From Thursday, 18 June – Sunday, 21 June 

Every day: 10 am - 5 pm

 

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Thursday 18 June 2026, 7.00pm to 10.00pm

 

A fun and relaxed movie evening, complete with snacks and refreshments. 15+

 

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Friday 19 June 2026, 11.00am to 1.00pm

 

A mental health workshop for migrants and sanctuary seekers, focused on the theme of ‘courage’. 

Facilitated storytelling circles, interactive activities and collective reflections will celebrate the collective strengths of attendees and recognise the everyday courage of the community.