Cancer Awareness Becontree Community Hub
Wednesday 1 November 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:

Winning Medal
Wednesday 1 November 2023, 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Join our free bite-size session and learn how to set up direct debit online for council tax and rent. Our digital champions will be there to support you!

Imagine what you could do with an extra £1,000 in your pocket just in time for Christmas! Whether it's a long-awaited holiday, a home improvement project, or simply treating yourself and your loved ones, this prize draw could make it happen!

By paying your council tax via direct debit, you can:

Free Group Seated Ear Acupuncture
Thursday 9 November 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: 

Poster for Christmas Memories show
Thursday 16 November 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Tickets £16.50 Full Price - £14.50 Concessions

Festive scene
Saturday 18 November 2023, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Get your hands on some festive favourites - hand crafted items including jewellery, toys, ornaments and textiles.

Promotional photo showing Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Friday 24 November 2023, 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Tickets £21.50 Full Price - £18.50 Concessions

Holly At Christmas 2023

31 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling The World!

Buddy Holly and the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that is now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies!

Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family. 

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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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Black and white photo of David Swindle
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.

Dick Whittington Panto flyer
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.

A Christmas card with a snowy landscape scene
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.

Poster for the workshop
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.

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

Christmas card type illustration of Santa in front of a Christmas tree
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.

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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.