Neandra Etienne on the launch of a social enterprise cafe in a decommissioned train carriage

The sign on top of new cafe which is being launched in a decommissioned train carriage — Credit – Populo Living

Join Populo Living and Dialogue Hub for a garden party, with music, food, and family-friendly activities, to celebrate the launch of the Carpenters Dialogue Express!

The Carpenters Dialogue Express is a decommissioned train carriage transformed into a cafe operated by Dialogue Hub, a social enterprise championing inclusion for people with sensory impairments.

Their unique sign language cafe provides employment opportunities for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, while promoting connection by helping visitors learn to order in British Sign Language.

5 July, 11am – 3pm, Dialogue Express Cafe, Dennison Point Car Park Carpenters Estate, E15 2HU
Populo Living – Populo Living, Newham’s housing company.

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