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Saturday 25 November 2023, 1.00pm to Monday 27 November 2023, 4.00pm

Learn how to make a winter wreath with products from the garden in this adult workshop.

Suitable for beginners. £15 per person (all materials and refreshments provided).

2 sessions available:

Saturday 25th November 1pm – 4pm (FULLY BOOKED)

Monday 27th November 12pm – 3pm

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

Saturday 25 November 2023, 2.00pm to 2.00pm
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Wednesday 29 November 2023, 7.30pm to 7.30pm

Tickets £26.50

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

Hosted by the Detective Who Brought Serial Killer PETER TOBIN to Justice

Join The Scottish Detective, David Swindle, for a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre. True crime fans, and those with a curious mind, can explore the cases, the circumstances and the detective’s perspective on what really went on, the early warning signs and the clues behind The Makings of a Murderer!

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Saturday 2 December 2023, 10.00am to Friday 22 December 2023, 4.00pm

2nd December – 22nd December

Tuesday to Saturday


10am – 4pm (Museum closed between 12pm – 1pm daily)

Santa’s reindeers have escaped in the museum! Look high and low to find them all inside Valence House.

Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in

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Saturday 2 December 2023, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

6.30 – 9.30pm

Get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy a festive evening of delicious cocktails with music, food, fun and games!

£25 per person. Over 18’s only.

Featuring: – 4 yummy cocktails – delicious food buffet – music bingo – belly dancing and more!

Booking opens 1st November.

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

Cancer Awareness Becontree Community Hub
Wednesday 6 December 2023, 10.00am to 12.00pm

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:

Free Group Seated Ear Acupuncture
Thursday 7 December 2023, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

Hello everyone! 🌟 We're thrilled to invite you to a special event you won't want to miss. Join us for a Free Group Seated Ear Acupuncture session hosted by the fully certified and insured practitioner, Farrah Idris!

📍Location: Barking Learning Centre (BLC), 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB

🗓 Type: Drop-In Session between 12pm - 2pm

Duration: 15 minutes per session

Upcoming Dates: 

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Thursday 7 December 2023, 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Digital products and services are embraced within the daily life of people, businesses, and society. The impact of digitalisation has been and still is tremendous, forcing SME’s to act and react. Today, a lot of individuals have access to mobile phones than to toilets. 1 out of 5 individuals on the earth has an Facebook account. Not to mention, this development is related to in depth changes among SME’s.

About this event

This workshop is an introduction to building, increasing, and enhancing your digital presence.

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Thursday 7 December 2023, 6.00pm to Sunday 31 December 2023, 6.00pm

New for 2023, the Broadway’s very own, newly formed Pantomime Company brings you a very sparkly special Christmas treat: Dick Whittington – An original, specially written production for Barking & Dagenham.

A long time ago there was once an ordinary lad called Dick Whittington who lived in the borough of Barking & Dagenham. He’d often heard stories about the West End of London, where everybody was rich and the streets were paved with gold. Dick was determined that he would go there to make his fortune.

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Saturday 9 December 2023, 11.00am to 5.00pm

11am – 5pm

Join us for a day of festive fun for all the family, pick up special Christmas treats and enjoy festive food and drink while supporting local community stallholders.

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Wednesday 13 December 2023, 12.00pm to 2.00pm

This workshop is ideal for those who are new to Xero.

It will give you a good understanding of what Xero is and how it can help you to collect payments faster, make payments in a timely manner, improve cashflow and submit accurate end of year returns for compliance purposes.



The workshop essential for any business that needs to manage its finances better and improve productivity.

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Wednesday 13 December 2023, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

4pm – 6pm

SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. Meet Father Christmas in his grotto and take part in fun Christmas arts and crafts.

£5 per child.

Advanced booking essential.

Tickets must be booked in advance by visiting, in person, Valence House Reception or calling 0208 227 2034.

Booking opens 1st November.

Barclays in the Community
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 4.00pm to 6.00pm

🏡 Thinking about mortgages? Get all your questions answered! 🏡

Join us for the Barclays in the Community Mortgage Event:

📅 Wednesday, 13th December

🕓 4pm – 6pm

📍 Dagenham Library

Get insights from mortgage advisors & expert speakers. Whether you're buying your first home or looking to remortgage, this event is tailored to help the community navigate the world of home loans.

Let's demystify mortgages together!

Barclays Local at Dagenham Library: Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm

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Saturday 16 December 2023, 11.00am to 12.00pm

FULLY BOOKED

Decorate some delicious festive 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.

Meditation on Twin Hearts - Gascoigne Community Hub
Tuesday 9 January 2024, 7.30pm to 9.00pm

Embark on a Journey of Serenity and Healing at Gascoigne Community Hub



Unwind and rejuvenate with our "Meditation on Twin Hearts with Healing Clinic," designed to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. Immerse yourself in an oasis of tranquility where stress dissipates, happiness flourishes, and a profound sense of inner calm awaits.

Friday 12 January 2024, 12.00pm to 5.00pm

Friday 12 January

Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9QS (12PM-5PM).

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Thursday 18 January 2024, 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Join us this Thursday, 18th January 2024, from 12pm to 3pm, for the grand opening of our new Family Hub! It's a day filled with insights, joy, and community spirit, perfect for families in Barking and Dagenham. 🏡💕

🕛 12pm: Welcome our guests and start the celebration!
👪 12.15pm: Hear directly from local parents sharing their experiences and stories.
🤝 12.30pm: Engage with our amazing partners who make these hubs possible.
🎉 12.45pm to 1.15pm: Enjoy welcome speeches, a delightful cake, and the ceremonial ribbon cutting!

Family
Friday 19 January 2024, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Organised by Barking and Dagenham Talking Therapies, this event recognises the challenges of parenting and its impact on mental health. Join us for a valuable stress management workshop tailored for parents and guardians.

🔍 Learn about parenting stressors, coping strategies, self-care, resilience, and much more. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, gain insights, and focus on your wellbeing.

Meditation on Twin Hearts - Gascoigne Community Hub
Tuesday 23 January 2024, 7.30pm to 9.00pm

Embark on a Journey of Serenity and Healing at Gascoigne Community Hub



Unwind and rejuvenate with our "Meditation on Twin Hearts with Healing Clinic," designed to enhance your physical and emotional wellbeing. Immerse yourself in an oasis of tranquility where stress dissipates, happiness flourishes, and a profound sense of inner calm awaits.

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Thursday 25 January 2024, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A good strategy provides a clear roadmap, consisting of a set of guiding principles or rules, that defines the actions people in the business should take (and not take) and the things they should prioritise (and not prioritise) to achieve desired goals. Without a researched and well thought through marketing strategy and plan, your marketing efforts could be haphazard and ineffectual.



In this session, we’ll find out how to get a detailed understanding of the market you are doing business in, and how to use that knowledge to inform your business decisions and actions.