Neandra Etienne on next month’s culture, history and heritage in Newham

Two women sitting behind a table covered in books — Charlynne Bryan and Yvonne Murray from Newham Poetry Group (credit – Sonia Quintero)

Standing Firm in Power and Pride, a month-long celebration of heritage, resilience, creativity, and community for Newham Black History Month includes film screenings, talks and performances, family activities, creative workshops and community markets.
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Fun Places workshops and coffee morning are being organised at Forest Gate Library. 3 October from 12pm – 1.30pm and 4 October from 4pm – 5.30pm

Miss & Mr Philippines UK, a celebration of Filipino culture founded in the late 1970s by Mrs Eva Macadangdang, takes place on 4 October, at The Royal Regency in Manor Park. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. @philippinesuk

Charlynne Bryan and Yvonne Murray from Newham Poetry Group have written a new poetry collection, Partners in Rhyme. They said: “As two Black poets, we are deeply committed to inspiring and uplifting people through the power of words. Launching our collection during Black History Month holds special significance, as it is both a celebration of our voices and an opportunity to share poetry that speaks to resilience, creativity, and community.” 25 October, 2pm – 5pm, Stratford Library Newham Poetry Group

Newham Super Choir is inviting residents over 60 to join a free singing for health course. There will also be an opportunity to take part in a December concert in East Ham. 7 October to 9 December, 10.45am – 12.15pm, St. Bartholomew’s Church 292b Barking Road, E6 3BA.
No audition, just email: sovra@sovranewman.com

Up-Cycled Art in the Garden creative workshop is on 4 October, 11am – 1pm, Manor Park Community Garden, Manor Park Road, E12
@manorparkcommunitygarden

Big Mama is a solo exhibition by local artist Marilyn J Fontaine which she calls “A bold reclamation of the Black woman’s image, a spiritual, cultural, and emotional re-centring of power, presence, and peace.” 17 – 19 October, 3 – 7 pm, Tower Gallery East Tower 395 Barking Road, E13 8AL @mjfontaineart

Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School book launch. Free tickets are available from the Stratford East theatre website. 3 October, 5.30pm Stratford East

UCL’s exhibition Space Tangle, for World Space Week, brings together three distinct works by artist Dr Sarah Fortais; Cosmic Debris, Cosmic Flock, and Lunga 6. Each explores the entanglements between people, place, animals, and materials that shape how we imagine and make future worlds.

Free exhibition, open to all from 3 October – 2 November, 10am-6pm daily, UCL East Marshgate Campus. Special performances of Cosmic Flock October 7 – 9, 11am – 1pm at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park UCL East

Industry Takeover Series to help make a podcast/radio show on 8 October, doors open from 6.30pm, £5, Talent House 3 Sugar House Lane, E15 UDTickets.com UD

Zero Waste Sustainability Day features upcycling, workshops and a green market with eco-friendly stalls and family-focused businesses. Free or donation on 4 October, 1pm-4pm, Park Village Oasis, E15 3PH. Register online at Young Minders The Home Education Hub | Home Education | London, UK

People and Places of Newham photography exhibition will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3 to 7pm until 5 October. Tower Gallery East Tower at 395 Barking Road, E13 @towergallery.e13

Big Halloween Market event on 25 October, 12pm-6pm, Riverside East Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford. The market is free to attend. Riverside East | Stratford’s Biggest Dining & Events Destination

Halloween fancy dress party on 31 October, 8pm – 12am, The Fox and Hounds, 178 Forest Lane, E7. You must have a £1 wristband to enter. All money goes to Save the Chimps and Celia Hammond.

All events are subject to change. Please email your event details and news to neandra.etienne@newhamvoices.co.uk

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