School Uniform Shops August 2023
Tuesday 29 August 2023, 11.00am to 3.00pm

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

BLC Boys Football Club Flyer
Wednesday 30 August 2023, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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!

Image of a skeleton in a grave as part of an archaeological dig.
Thursday 31 August 2023, 11.00am to 3.30pm

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.

Cancer Awareness Becontree Community Hub
Wednesday 6 September 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:

Summer Reading Challenge 2023 Celebration Ceremony
Thursday 14 September 2023, 5.30pm to 7.00pm

📣 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

An image of an electrician
Monday 2 October 2023, 9.30am to 3.30pm

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

Cancer Awareness Becontree Community Hub
Wednesday 4 October 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:

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Monday 9 October 2023, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

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

BHM Watercolour Paint 12 Oct 2023
Thursday 12 October 2023, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Unleash your inner artist this Black History Month with our FREE Watercolour Painting Session! All skill levels are welcome. Come express yourself through art and be a part of this enriching community experience.

Join our FREE watercolour painting session at Thames Community Hub on Thursday, 12th Oct at 10 AM. Come and get creative! #BlackHistoryMonth #WatercolourPainting #FreeEvent #CommunityArt #ThamesCommunityHub

Free Group Seated Ear Acupuncture
Thursday 12 October 2023, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

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: 

BHM - Malik's Bridge Poster (Barking)
Saturday 14 October 2023, 11.00am to 12.00pm

🌉 Join us for a special workshop inspired by the heartwarming tale of "Malik's Bridge"! 📖 

This enriching story celebrates the magic of friendship, and the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). Malik, Ola, Lisa, and Amina are four friends separated during the school holidays but united by ingenuity and the spirit of collaboration. 🌍

Tabletop sale
Saturday 14 October 2023, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Come and grab a bargain!

Arts & crafts, toys, clothes, bric-a-brac and much more!

BHM - Queen Kitami Makes Friends - Poster BLC
Saturday 14 October 2023, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

This #BlackHistoryMonth, let's dive into the world of friendship and kindness! Join us for a special workshop based on the enchanting story "Queen Kitami Makes Friends," and take part in a creative activity to design your very own friendship bracelet! 🌈🎨

👸 Step into the kingdom of Mpororo and meet Queen Kitami, a joyful leader facing the universal challenge of making new friends. Inspired by the real-life warrior Queen Kitami-kya-Nyawera of modern-day Uganda, this rhyming tale is filled with lessons in courage, kindness, and the beauty of friendship. 🌍💞

BHM - Malik's Bridge Poster (Barking)
Saturday 14 October 2023, 3.00pm to 4.00pm

🌉 Join us for a special workshop inspired by the heartwarming tale of "Malik's Bridge"! 📖 

This enriching story celebrates the magic of friendship, and the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). Malik, Ola, Lisa, and Amina are four friends separated during the school holidays but united by ingenuity and the spirit of collaboration. 🌍

BHM - Queen Kitami Makes Friends - Poster BLC
Saturday 14 October 2023, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

This #BlackHistoryMonth, let's dive into the world of friendship and kindness! Join us for a special workshop based on the enchanting story "Queen Kitami Makes Friends," and take part in a creative activity to design your very own friendship bracelet! 🌈🎨

👸 Step into the kingdom of Mpororo and meet Queen Kitami, a joyful leader facing the universal challenge of making new friends. Inspired by the real-life warrior Queen Kitami-kya-Nyawera of modern-day Uganda, this rhyming tale is filled with lessons in courage, kindness, and the beauty of friendship. 🌍💞

Image of Valence House with crime scene tape across
Saturday 14 October 2023, 7.00pm to 10.00pm

There’s been a murder! Grab your notebook and magnifying glass to solve the clues and investigate this mysterious crime with your fellow detectives. Can you catch the killer?

£30 (includes evening meal and welcome drink).

Advanced booking essential. Click here to book through Art Tickets

An image of an electrician
Monday 16 October 2023, 9.30am to 3.30pm

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

BHM Get Crafty 16 oct 2023
Monday 16 October 2023, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Get Crafty this Black History Month! Join us for a FREE jewellery-making session and unleash your creativity. Perfect for beginners or seasoned crafters. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience.

Join our FREE jewellery making session at Thames Community Hub on Monday, 16th Oct at 12:30 PM. Unleash your creativity and make something special! #BlackHistoryMonth #GetCrafty #ThamesCommunityHub

Image of a hedgehog and toadstools
Saturday 21 October 2023, 10.00am to Saturday 28 October 2023, 4.00pm

Saturday 21st October, Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th October

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

Ssssh! Woodland creatures large and small are hibernating inside Valence House. Can you find them all?

FREE. Recommended suitable ages 2 and up.​ Drop in.

Images on apples growing on a tree
Saturday 21 October 2023, 11.00am to 3.30pm

Celebrate National Apple day as you make delicious and artistic creations using apples from the Valence House orchard.

2 sessions available:

11am – 12.30pm

2pm – 3.30pm

£5 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable 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.