Across the Borough there’s a range of events and activities for residents. Compiled by Neandra Etienne

Richard House Fair

The Richard House fair is a chance for the community to come together and celebrate 22 years of vital care. Over 300 families, donors, local businesses and stall holders will attend on the day. There will be a range of entertainment for adults and children, live music, delicious food stalls and a raffle.

Entry 50p (free for children)

Saturday 2 July, 12pm-4pm, Richard House Dr, E16 3RG

https://www.richardhouse.org.uk

Midsummer in the Garden

There will be a free family event in Abbey Gardens featuring gardening, crafts and games.

Everyone is encouraged to bring containers for watering (think old milk bottles and buckets, anything!), and a change of clothes – things could get wet and muddy!)

Saturday 2 July, From 2pm, Abbey Gardens, Bakers Row, E15 3NF

https://www.instagram.com/_abbeygardens

Maryland Jumble Trail

Maryland Community is organising their first ever Jumble Trail. Residents in the Maryland area set up stalls in their front gardens and sell their bric-a-brac, toys, clothes and cakes.

You simply follow the Jumble Trail map to find the resident sellers

Sunday 3 July, 11am-4pm

https://www.instagram.com/marylandjumbletrail

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maryland-jumble-trail-tickets-342898547787

Play Street

This event is run by local volunteers. Willis Road will be closed so that everyone can enjoy the street party safely.

Sunday 3 July, 2pm-5pm, Willis Road, E15

https://www.instagram.com/lovelondone15

Thank You Party

Join Director of Public Health in Newham, Jason Strelitz, and others at a Thank You Party & Community Health Champions Lunch.
Celebrate together with food, music and cake.
You can hear about the Community Health Champions including training and other opportunities at this informal gathering.

Thursday 7 July, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, Chandos Community Centre, 93 Colegrave Road, Stratford, E15 1DZ

RSVP by sending them a DM

https://www.instagram.com/newhamhealthchampions

Open Stage Night

Stratford Youth Zone are inviting music producers, dancers, poets, singers and rappers aged 14+ to come to their Open Stage Night free event.

Friday 8 July, 6pm-8.30pm, Stratford Youth Zone, E15 1BX

https://www.instagram.com/stratfordyouthzonelbn

Party in the Park

Bring and share a picnic in Central Park. There will be lots of activities and entertainment to be enjoyed! They include games, cricket, face painting and a Horrible History Corner.

The event is free but donations are welcome

Sunday 10 July, 2pm-5pm, Central Park, East Ham

https://www.bemadeinnewham.com/

Eid Celebration

Beckton and Royal Docks Children’s Centre invites you to join them for a family fun filled afternoon Eid celebration.

There will be a range of arts and crafts, and play activities

Please book in advance: 0207 474 0654

Thursday 14 July, 1.30pm-3pm, Beckton and Royal Docks Children’s Centre, Tollgate Road, E6 5UP

https://www.instagram.com/bard_cc

Artisan East

Their summer market has moved to a new venue in East Ham with accessible facilities.

There will be a range of handcrafted goods and treats including cakes and bakes and preserves.

Artisan East was set up by two local makers, to establish further trading opportunities for vintage and crafters in East London

Saturday 16 July, 12pm-4pm, St Bartholomew’s Church, 292b Barking Road, E6 3BA

https://www.instagram.com/artisaneast1

Summer Celebration

There will be live music, homemade refreshment and family activities at the Forest Gate Community garden summer event.

Activities include: gardening, heritage workshop and seasonal plant stall

Saturday 16 July, 12pm-2pm, 136 Earlham Grove, E7 9AS

https://www.fgcommunitygarden.org

Summer Garden Workshop

Loop Labs in association with E12 Garden are organising a series of gardening workshops across Newham led by grower and artist Joanna Pidcock.

Workshops are available to book on Eventbrite. Register for your free place at www.looplabs.org

Some of these workshops will be held in the E12 garden on Sundays 17 July and 31 July

From 11am-12pm. The garden is located on Manor Park Road, E12 5AT

https://www.e12garden.com

Aging Well Community Festival

This event is part of a launch of Newham’s first Ageing Well Strategy. Residents can find out about services and activities to help you age well, and get involved in shaping services

Tuesday 19th July, 11am-4pm, Central Park, E6 3HW

More events can be found on their website

https://www.newham.gov.uk/health-adult-social-care/ageing-well-newham

Ensemble Festival

Certain Blacks Ensemble Festival is an explosive mix of music, art and performance.

This year’s festival is part of the Certain Blacks Heroes Programme and will feature Timeless – Joli Vyann, Lives of Clay – Clay Connection, Daryl Beeton Productions and Mimbre- Look Mum no Hands, Tara Theatres – Final Farewell, Fatt Projects – Big Gay Disco Bike and Collectif, and Then – No Man’s Land.

Saturday 23 July, 12pm-7pm, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1FA (Nearest DLR: Royal Victoria)

certain.blacks@gmail.com

Queens’ Roar!

Green Street, with its vibrant culture and rich footballing heritage, is the inspiration for a series of cultural moments celebrating women, football and culture.

These include a new contemporary dance performance by Chandenie Gobardhan that will pop up in Queen’s Square across the afternoon, a special anthem (available online) co-created with local schools and women from the area with poet and artist Tyreis Holder.

Saturday 23 July, Queens Square, Green Street E13 9BA

https://royaldocks.london/whats-on/queens-roar

Queens’ Roar! Photo via royaldocks.london

The Great Get Together

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan will join local East Londoners in lighting an Anniversary Legacy Flame next to London Stadium on Friday 22 July to mark the tenth anniversary of the start of the Games. The Great Get Together, the Park’s largest ever free annual community event, will take over the south of the Park and Stadium Island on Saturday 23 July

On the main stage there will be performances from local UD Music’s flagship group Flame Collective, up and coming BBC Introducing artists, a dance performance from the new Peaky Blinders Production, London School of Samba leading a performance and parade and lots more.

There will be dance workshops for all the family, street theatre, circus skills, storytelling from Discover Storytelling Centre, t-shirt making, flower design, face painting, roller skating, fun fair rides and more. You will also be able to get active and have a go at a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports including cycling, track races and tennis.

Queen Elizabeth Park, South of the Park

https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk

Summer in The Park, Queen Elizabeth Park

Birthday Fun Day

Local Charity the Magpie Project is celebrating five years of working with under-fives who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Newham and the surrounding boroughs.

There will be an entertainment tent, music, crafts, stalls, tea, cake and a BBQ.

Saturday 23 July, 12pm-3pm, Forest Lane Lodge, Magpie Close, E7 9DE

You can book a free ticket on Eventbrite or pay a donation towards food and fun

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-magpie-projects-fifth-birthday-family-funday-tickets-372863844797

Youth Summer Programme

Young people aged 5-12 can make friends and have fun in a safe, friendly environment led by expert coaches at the Renewal Programme.

Activities include; bath bomb making, make and paint your own bag, basket weaving, up-cycling to make summer bunting, pottery making, learn to knit and crochet, cupcake decoration and sports.

Monday to Friday commencing 25 July for 2 weeks, 10am-2:30pm Free lunch provided

Venues: Essex Primary School, Sheridan Road, E12 6QX and Kensington Primary School, Kensington Avenue, Newham E12 6NN

For more information please contact: youth@renewalprogramme.org.uk

Pop-up Café

Red Door Studios Café’s free pop-up cafe opens on the last Saturday of the month.

Enjoy a tasty light lunch or choose from a selection of homemade ‘East Edge Cake Club’ cakes. Barista-made beverages will also be available.

There is music from two local DJ’s; Phil plays vintage 1930s to 1960s dance sounds (12pm-2.30pm) and Pete with a chilled mix of world sounds (2.30pm-5pm)

Dog Friendly

Saturday 30 July, 12pm-5pm, Red Door Studios, Rear of, 120 High St South, East Ham, E6 3RW

https://www.throughthereddoor.org

South Asian Heritage Month

From 18 July to 17 August there will be a celebration of the history, diversity and cultural values of people from South Asia who have made Newham their home. There will be a variety of free educational, arts and cultural events showcasing and celebrating South Asian food, literature and history. Once the full programme is finalised it will be available here: https://www.newhamsouthasianheritage.org/events/?view=list

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