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.

Image of an astronaut in space
Tuesday 24 October 2023, 11.00am to 3.30pm

Blast off into space with these out of this world creative crafts.

2 sessions available:

11am – 12.30pm

2pm – 3.30pm

£5 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.

Black History Month - "Soul" Movie Screening 24 Oct 2023
Tuesday 24 October 2023, 3.00pm to 4.30pm

Calling all film lovers! This Black History Month, we're screening the heart-warming movie 'Soul'. 🎬 Bring your own snacks and unwind in a cosy afternoon of cinema at your local community hub. Don't miss this FREE drop-in session!

Join us on Tuesday, 24th Oct at 2 PM at Thames Community Hub.

#BlackHistoryMonth #MovieTime #CommunityEvent

www.lbbd.gov.uk/blackhistorymonth 

Image of an astronaut in space
Tuesday 24 October 2023, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

4pm – 5pm

SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. This will be a reduced sensory session. Blast off into space with these out of this world creative crafts.

£5 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable for ages 3-12 years.

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

Image of autumn leaves
Thursday 26 October 2023, 11.00am to 3.30pm

Embrace the colours of Autumn and make creations inspired by nature.

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.

Image of cakes that look like little ghosts
Saturday 28 October 2023, 11.00am to 4.30pm

Decorate some delicious spooky 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.

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!

Image of a Christmas Wreath
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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Image showing Doctor Who paraphernalia
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!

An image of reindeer gift tags
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

A image of filled glasses and Christmas decorations
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: