Summer Holiday Programme
Active Newham summer programme includes both youth and family activities at various parks across the Borough. Event highlights include family yoga, pilates, martial arts, multisports and boxing.
All events are free.
Coffee Plus at Pilgrims Way
Get together and socialise with new and old friends during free coffee mornings every Tuesday 11:00am-12.30pm Pilgrims Way Hall, East Ham. Refreshments and activities are provided.
Pilgrims Way, East Ham, E6 1HW. Entrance Myrtle Road opposite Sainsbury’s
Tel: 020 3373 0859
Bart’s Café
Bart’s Café have been based in St Bartholomew’s Church and Centre since 1983. They hold regular group events and activities Tuesdays to Fridays 11:00am – 2pm.
You can bring your own projects or they can provide you with one
Tuesdays – Stitch with Chris
Thursdays – Knit and Natter
Fridays – Scrabble Group; Beginners are welcome to join in.
Coffee Mornings with the East Edge Sisters WI takes place every 1st Friday of the month (11 am – 2 pm). Everyone is welcome to join the Women’s Institute for a coffee and a chat, whether you’re a member or not.
St Bartholomew’s Church, 292b Barking Road, East Ham, E6 3BA
East Ham Parish Community Cafe
Elders Project
Bonny Downs offer a wide range of social groups, exercise classes, educational activities and support services for up to 400 elders each week. Their social programme usually includes regular coffee mornings, a lunch club and activities such as quiz nights, bingo, arts and crafts sessions and darts.
In addition, they provide a befriending service for those older people who may be feeling lonely and isolated for a whole range of reasons. Please call 07449 105 436 for more info.
ArcelorMittal Orbit Slide
Measuring 178m, The Slide is the world’s tallest and longest tunnel slide.
The Slide twists and turns 12 times, including a tight corkscrew section named the ‘bettfeder’ – after the German word for ‘bedspring.’ The Slide ends with a 50 metre straight run to the ground. In the exhilarating 40-second trip, riders are expected to hit speeds of up to 15 miles per hour!
Queen Elizabeth Park, Stratford
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park ride the slide
Ghosts: The Great Unidentifiable
23 July — 30 August
Doug Jack Jones and Yelnats invite you to their Ghosts: The Great Unidentifiable, a sculptural installation exhibition.
The Canning Gallery, 11 Brunel St, E16 1EB
Summer Family Activities
30 July – 20 August
West Silvertown Foundation is running activities for families with under 5s and for those aged 5-14. The events include stay and play at Royal Wharf Community Dock and a Picnic in Barrier Park by the playground.
There is no need to register beforehand just turn up with your own picnic basket. All the activities are free to attend.
Details here
Royal Docks
A variety of family-friendly events will be taking place in one of the most significantly regenerated parts of Newham.
Event highlights include Kids Summer Splash (31 July – 22 August) dock swimming, super sandpits, and family chill-out zones.
Writer and journalist Owen Hatherley leads a three-hour guided walk: Spaces of Silvertown tour (7 August) you will explore how the area has transformed over the decades.
Poet and playwright Inua Ellams takes you on a walking tour: Play and Place (14 August) packed with creative activities.
Royal Victoria Dock
Creative Activities
2-6 August, 9-13 August, 16-20 August
HeadStart Newham is working in partnership with Creative Arts and Sports Activities (CASA) Youth Empowerment Service and East London Dance to organise a variety of free creative arts and sports activities for young people aged 10-16 living in Newham.
Events include cycling, music production (TV and Film) and skateboarding.
Change Grow Live summer activities
Newham South Asian Heritage
3 August – 17 August
A variety of free arts and cultural events showcasing and celebrating South Asian history, literature and food are taking place in various locations in Newham.
Highlights include: Young People’s Art Project, Film Screening of Mogul Mowgli and South Asian Games.
Newham South Asian Heritage website
Still Life Drawing at Number 8
4, 11, 18, & 25 August
4pm – 5.30pm, 6pm -7.30pm
Artist Eleanor Pearce’s intensive drawing short courses are taking place after hours at Number 8. You will be drawing from the antiques and collectables at the Emporium and taking inspiration from the art from the past. £60, material included
Number 8 Forest Gate Emporium, 8 Sebert Road, E7
Sew Social
7 August
11am – 1.30pm or 1.30pm – 4pm
If you want to meet other textile creative minded people, learn a new skill or work on your own project you can join the Sew Social Newham group. They meet every first Saturday of the month in the Silver Building. Sewing machines are available and help is on hand if you need any advice. It’s free to attend and light refreshments are provided.
Silver Building Café & bar, 60 Dock Road, E16 1YZ
Cookie’s Island Summer Fun Day
7 August
Session Times: 10am 12pm 2pm or 4pm (90 minute play)
There are lots of activities to keep your children entertained. The price includes play and meal, fun and games and you can also have your photo taken during a meet and greet with a mascot.
For sale on the day will be Caribbean food, mocktails, desserts, face painting/tattoos.
Prices: 6 months to 2 years £10 (Under 1’s up to 2 adults free), 3 years to 11years £12.95, Adults £2.50
Gallions Reach Shopping Park, 3 Armada Way, Beckton, E6 7ER
Book your place 020 7473 3070
Forest Gayte Pride
13 – 15 August
A series of events featuring some of East London’s most influential performers will be celebrating Newham’s LGBTQIA+ Culture.
Talks and performances will be taking place online and in Covid-secure venues across the weekend, ensuring they are accessible for everyone, wherever you are and whatever your situation.
Follow the #fgpride21 hash-tag for updates and info.
The Islander Festival
13, 27 August
Street food markets featuring a collection of international cuisines will be taking place in partnership with Urban Food Fest and Ace Events.
The free festival will feature live music performances from singer-songwriter Logan J Parker and Afrobeats superstar Vincent Bugozi.
London City Island, Kent Building, Marketing, 45 Hope St, London E14 0QG
Music Classes with Helen
The weeks of 16 & 23 August
Early Years Music teacher Helen’s summer music classes for Under 2s, Over 2s with a parent/carer and siblings up to the age of six will be taking place at VE6 Coffee.
£7 per session.. Morning and afternoon classes are available
VE6 296 Plashet Grove, E6 1DQ
Music Classes with Helen Instagram
E20 Youth Summer
There are two free events for young people ages 11-17 at various locations. Games & Food takes place 20 August 5pm. The Funfair is on 27 August at 5pm.
There is no cost for the activities; however donations can be made towards the cost if parents/guardians would like to contribute.
Spaces are limited, booking is required via email: Office@churche20.co.uk.
Mixtape in a Week
23 – 28 August
10am – 4pm
Newham Music is bringing its pop-up studio space to Stratford Youth Zone for a week. They are inviting young people aged 15+ to write, produce and perform a mixtape in a week for free. You will be guided by Newham Music’s team of professional producers, rappers, singers and award-winning facilitator, director and poet Kat Francois.
Register by 16 August to attend
Stratford Youth Zone, Theatre Square, E15 1BX
Open Day and Pop-Up Café
28 August 12pm – 5pm
If you enjoy homemade cakes with tea or coffee and some chat the Café is open the last Saturday of every month.
Red Door Studios, Rear of 120 High Street South E6 3RW
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