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Football Summer 2023! Our new 12 weeks programme for young girls interested in sports and looking to have some fun this summer!

Starting from Monday, 12th June 2023

Every Monday 5pm - 6.30pm

For girls in Year 4 to Year 6 only

Decorate some delicious summer cupcakes in this fun workshop for children and make a fancy box for your cupcake creations. ​​

3 sessions available:

11am – 12pm

1.30 – 2.30pm

3.30 – 4.30pm

£7.50 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable ages 3 and up. ​ Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session

Advanced booking essential. Click here to book through Art Tickets.

Register your place at the BLC Library Reception.

Starting from Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Every Wednesday, 5pm - 6.30pm

Boys aged 8-11 Year Only!

🎉 Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 🌟

We are thrilled to announce FREE workshops in collaboration with Barking and Dagenham Talking Therapies! Dive into rich South Asian culture, engage in enlightening discussions, and of course, enjoy some scrumptious samosas. 🥟

Come for the knowledge, stay for the samosa and soulful conversations! Mark your calendars and be part of this vibrant celebration. 🗓️✨

12pm on Tuesday, 18 August at Dagenham Library.

#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #CultureConnects #SamosaAndChat #BarkingAndDagenhamTalkingTherapies

6pm- 9pm

Enjoy an enchanted evening of delicious cocktails using produce from our herb garden, with music, food, fun and games.

£25 per person. Over 18’s only.

Advanced booking essential. Click here to book through Art Tickets.

Football Summer 2023! Our new 12 weeks programme for young girls interested in sports and looking to have some fun this summer!

Starting from Monday, 12th June 2023

Every Monday 5pm - 6.30pm

For girls in Year 4 to Year 6 only

To celebrate the re-launch of the Barking & Dagenham Macular Support Group, we are hosting a one off event for the community.

Wednesday 23 August 2023

10 am – 1 pm

Conference Room, Barking Learning Centre, IG11 7NB

Explore the animals related to the borough, from flamingos in Parsloes park to magnificent whales and get creative making your own mini zoo.

2 sessions available:

11am – 12.30pm

2pm – 3.30pm

£5 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable for ages 5-12 years. Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.

Advanced booking essential. Click here to book through Art Tickets.

4pm – 5pm

SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. This will be a reduced sensory session.

Explore the animals related to the borough, from flamingos in Parsloes park to magnificent whales and get creative making your own mini zoo.

£5 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable for ages 5-12 years.

Advanced booking essential. Click here to book through Art Tickets.

Register your place at the BLC Library Reception.

Starting from Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Every Wednesday, 5pm - 6.30pm

Boys aged 8-11 Year Only!

Pick up some special gifts and treats for all the family and enjoy tasty food and drink while supporting local community stallholders.

With fun and games for all ages.

FREE entry. Drop in

Interested in being a stallholder? Email valencehousemuseum@lbbd.gov.uk for more information.

Football Summer 2023! Our new 12 weeks programme for young girls interested in sports and looking to have some fun this summer!

Starting from Monday, 12th June 2023

Every Monday 5pm - 6.30pm

For girls in Year 4 to Year 6 only

Are you struggling to afford school uniform? The Baby Bank HQ will be hosting a series of FREE school uniform shops. All items are pre-loved and completely FREE to anyone that feels they are in need.

Tuesday 29th August 10am - 2pm at Marks Gate Community Hub, Rose Lane, Marks Gate

Register your place at the BLC Library Reception.

Starting from Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Every Wednesday, 5pm - 6.30pm

Boys aged 8-11 Year Only!

Become an archaeologist and discover some ancient treasures as you go behind the scenes in the museum store with this interactive exploration.

2 sessions available:

11am – 12.30pm

2pm – 3.30pm

Suitable for ages 9-13 years.

£7.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.

Advanced booking essential. Click here to book through Art Tickets.

London based charity, Community Links, is excited to offer a programme of population awareness of cancer in the North East London area (Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest).

The aims of the programme are:

📣 Attention Reading Enthusiasts! 📚

Mark your calendars for an event you won't want to miss! We are delighted to invite you all to the #SummerReadingChallenge2023 Celebration Ceremony! 🎉 

But wait, there is more! 🐝 We are also thrilled to announce the launch of #ReadingBeez, our most coveted reading initiative. 

🗓️ Date: Thursday, 14th September 2023

🕟 Time: 4.30pm - 6.00pm

📍 Location: Barking Learning Centre

Attention all housing tenants! We are pleased to announce the launch of our new face-to-face Repairs Surgery. Come in for updates on existing or ongoing repairs issues.

For more information, please visit www.lbbd.gov.uk/repairs-surgery Don't miss this opportunity to speak directly with experts and resolve your housing repair concerns!

📅 Date: Monday, 2 October 2023

⏰ Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm

📍 Location: Dagenham Library, Dagenham Heathway

London based charity, Community Links, is excited to offer a programme of population awareness of cancer in the North East London area (Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest).

The aims of the programme are:

Unleash your creativity this Black History Month! Join us on 9th Oct at 3:30 PM at Thames Community Hub to decorate your own tote bag. A stylish accessory for you or a special gift for someone else. Free drop-in session! #BlackHistoryMonth #DIYtote #ThamesCommunityHub