Get your hands on some festive favourites - hand crafted items including jewellery, toys, ornaments and textiles.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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:
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:
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.
This workshop is an introduction to building, increasing, and enhancing your digital presence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
🏡 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
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.
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.
Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9QS (12PM-5PM).
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!
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.
