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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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:
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: