Cost of living survey
Help us improve the cost of living support in Barking and Dagenham by taking part in our survey. Your feedback is invaluable in enhancing the support we offer!
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!
Discover more about the history of Dagenham Town Show in this special screening of archival footage.
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!
Playgroup for new and experienced dads, stepdads, grandads, uncles and men with parental responsibility. Mums welcome as well!
Tots N Tunes - a play session for 0-5 years old children!
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
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!
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!
FULLY BOOKED
10am – 11am
SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. This will be a reduced sensory session.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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:
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:
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)
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!