All Around The World - Tots N Tunes - 0-5 Years Old
Friday 21 July 2023, 10.00am to 10.45am

A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-5 year olds. Singing popular Nursery Rhymes with actions and signing No need to book, just turn up and sign in!

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Saturday 22 July 2023, 10.00am to Saturday 2 September 2023, 10.00am

Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4.30pm

Enjoy our outdoor green spaces as you discover more about the natural world in this fun nature trail.

Suitable for ages 3 and up.​ FREE.  Drop in.

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Saturday 22 July 2023, 10.00am to 11.00am

FULLY BOOKED

10am – 11am

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

photo of children holding teddy bears.
Saturday 22 July 2023, 11.00am to 5.00pm

If you come down to Valence House today you will be in for a big surprise…bring your bears and picnics and enjoy an afternoon of fun for all the family.

Featuring:

– Teddy Bear Zip Line – bring your teddy and give them the ultimate thrill ride

– Teddy Bear hot air balloon – up, up and away!

– Outdoor Games

– Bear Hunt

– Storytime

– Crafts (small charge applies)

And more!

FREE. Drop in. No booking required.

Girls Football 12 Weeks Summer Programme
Monday 24 July 2023, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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

Tuesday 25 July 2023, 10.00am to Saturday 2 September 2023, 10.00am

Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 4pm

Please note the museum is closed between 12pm and 1pm.

Explore Valence House Museum with our  interactive backpacks, filled with fun, sensory, toy themed activities.

Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.

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Wednesday 26 July 2023, 11.00am to 11.00am

Make beautiful butterfly crafts and help us to survey the butterflies in our gardens as part of the national Big Butterfly Count.

2 sessions available:

11am – 12.30pm

2pm – 3.30pm

£3 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable ages 3-12 years. Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.

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

BLC Boys Football Club Flyer
Wednesday 26 July 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!

Girls Football 12 Weeks Summer Programme
Monday 31 July 2023, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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

School Uniform Shops August 2023
Tuesday 1 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.

These events will be held on:

  1. Tuesday 1st August 10am - 2pm at Marks Gate Community Hub, Rose Lane, Marks Gate
  2. Monday 14th August 10am - 2pm at North Romford Community Centre, Clock House Lane, Collier Row RM5 3JQ
  3. Tuesday 29th August 10am - 2pm at Marks Gate Community Hub, Rose Lane, Marks Gate
Cancer Awareness Becontree Community Hub
Wednesday 2 August 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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Wednesday 2 August 2023, 11.00am to 1.00pm

Come and join us to help celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2023.

A fun filled family event with music, dancing, henna designs, food and much more!

 

Barking Learning Centre and Barking Town Square, IG11 7LU

Event poster (PDF, 207.78 KB)

BLC Boys Football Club Flyer
Wednesday 2 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!

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Saturday 5 August 2023, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Clothes, crafts, books, bric-a-brac and much more - grab yourself a bargain!

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Saturday 5 August 2023, 12.00pm to 7.00pm

Barking Folk Festival

FREE family festival with the best music and dance from around the world

Saturday 5 August

Barking Abbey Green

12pm to 7pm

No tickets required!

Enjoy music and dance from around the world as the Barking Folk Festival returns for its eighth year with a headlining performance from Skinny Lister.

Folk on the Green

Soak up the festival vibes at the main stage with the biggest names in world folk music

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Monday 7 August 2023, 3.00pm to 4.45pm

It is a delightful family event specially curated for families with children under the age of 5. Hosted by our dedicated Community Hub Coordinator and expert Family Navigators, this interactive gathering is a treasure trove of early literacy exploration. With a focus on fostering a love for reading and learning, families will be guided through a range of fun, educational activities.

Girls Football 12 Weeks Summer Programme
Monday 7 August 2023, 6.00pm to 7.30pm

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

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Wednesday 9 August 2023, 11.00am to 11.00am

Step back in time 65 million years and get creative with these dinosaur themed crafts.

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.

Image of two dinosaur skeleton toys on a landscape
Wednesday 9 August 2023, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

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

Step back in time 65 million years and get creative with these dinosaur themed crafts.

£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.

BLC Boys Football Club Flyer
Wednesday 9 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!