Inilford

Ilford inColour 2025
2025-08-15 - 2026-08-26
Ilford inColour was delivered on the 16th and 17th of August 2025. Marking Ilford first straat mural festival,bringing Ilford to life through colour, creativity, and community. Ilford inColour is a bold street art initiative transforming the town centre into a vibrant canvas of murals, installations, and live art.
It’s not just about art—it’s about regeneration, local pride, and making Ilford a destination for culture and creativity. Each year, the project will grow, showcasing new themes and artists while supporting local businesses and inviting the community to reconnect with their town. 2026 dates to be announced soon.

Christmas inilford 2025
2025-11-22 - 2026-11-26
Thank you for joining us for Christmas in Ilford 2025 — a magical day filled with lights, music, markets, and festive fun across the town centre!
Your feedback helps us make future events even better. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a £50 prize draw, with one lucky winner announced on 31st January 2026.
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Return of Giant Jenga with Janice at Gants Hill Library
2026-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Colombo) | Gants Hill Library, 490 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, IG2 6LA, GB
Return of Jenga with Janice
Challenge your friends!
Come and see who can build the highest tower.
Free, just turn up.
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Living Well, Ageing Well Programme
2026-07-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Stay active, connected and empowered as you age.
Join our free, facilitated workshops designed for adults aged 50 and over from diverse communities.
What to Expect
Interactive workshops lasting 60 to 90 minutes
Led by trained facilitators
Opportunities to learn, share experiences, and get involved
Free refreshments provided
A welcoming and supportive environment
Choose Your Workshops
Workshops are taking place on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout July and early August. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you wish.
Sessions on Saturdays, 11am – 12.30pm at Redbridge Central Library are:
4 July – Culturally appropriate healthy eating and nutrition
11 July – Active ageing, mobility, and fall prevention
22 July – Dementia awareness and early help seeking
25 July – Financial well-being and cost-of-living support
29 July – Mental well-being, loneliness, and emotional resilience
1 August – Digital inclusion to access NHS services and information
5 August – Unlocking Potential, Inspiring Contribution
Who Can Attend?
Adults aged 50+ from diverse communities who would like to maintain their well-being, build connections and gain practical knowledge to support positive ageing.
Places are free, but booking is essential.
About the Programme
The Living Well, Ageing Well Programme is organised by Emage CIC and funded by the NHS. We are working in partnership with several local delivery organisations to support communities across Redbridge.
Find out more about Emage CIC: www.emagecic.com
Come along to learn, connect, relax and enjoy a positive and engaging experience with others in your community.
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Adapted Water Sports (for children with disabilities)
2026-07-29 21:00 - 22:30 | Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre, Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HN, GB
Enjoy an exciting, fully adapted watersports session where children with disabilities and their siblings can paddle, sail and explore the water together in a safe, supportive environment.
Running from 16:30-18:00 (flexible arrival between 16:30 – 17:00), each session includes around an hour on the water with qualified, DBS-checked instructors experienced in inclusive activities.
Parents/carers providing 1-to-1 support must stay, and all families are welcome to remain on site.
Please book a space for each child attending, and remember to bring a change of clothes, a towel, water and snacks.
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Adult Chess Club at Gants Hill Library
2026-07-29 22:00 - 23:00 | Gants Hill Library, 490 Cranbrook Road, Gants Hill, IG2 6LA, GB
Join us for a game of chess while making new friends.
Learn to play or show off your skills!
All levels and abilities welcome.
Free, just turn up.
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Children's Coding Club
2026-07-29 22:30 - 23:30 | Woodford Green Library & Gym, Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DX, GB
Oin us to learn how to code through fun games, activities and challenges!
Work together as a team and make new friends!
No booking, just drop in!
(Ages 6+)
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Ilford Horticultural Society
2026-07-30 00:30 - 02:30 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
We have guest speakers who cover a variety of topics relating to horticulture, with light refreshments provided.
During the summer months we organise outings to interesting venues with beautiful gardens.
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Ready Set Ride
2026-07-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Redbridge Cycling Centre, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HP, GB
This is a programme of 2 sessions over 2 days in our Learn to Ride area: Learn to balance, learn to pedal, get riding, aimed at getting children learning to ride in a short period of time.
The first session will teach balance, gliding and co-ordination. The second session will teach them how to pedal without stabilisers and the third session will practice pedalling and focus on them braking, cornering and their bike handling skills.
90 minutes per session, 2 sessions
£35 including helmet & bikes
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Hainault Lodge Conservation Work Day
2026-07-30 14:30 - 18:30 | Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve, Hainault Lodge Nature Reserve, Forest Road, Hainault, IG6 3HP, GB
23 July:
Help us look after the nature reserve by maintaining some of the pathways.
Meet: Redbridge Cycling Centre, Forest Rd, IG6 3HP
28 July:
Help us enhance and maintain the old orchard in the nature reserve.
30 July:
We’ll be continuing to improve some of the nature reserve’s pathways.
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Stories, Rhymes, and Songs at Hainault Library
2026-07-30 15:00 - 15:30 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Join us for wonderful stories, rhymes and songs while making new friends! Our Rhyme Time sessions are for parents to attend with their children.
There is no booking required, just drop in and join in.
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Stories, Rhymes, and Songs at Fullwell Cross and Hainault Library
2026-07-30 15:00 - 15:30 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Join us for wonderful stories, rhymes and songs while making new friends! Our Rhyme Time sessions are for parents to attend with their children.
There is no booking required, just drop in and join in.
Fullwell Cross Library
Tuesdays 10:00 – 10:30
Fridays 10:00 – 10:30
Hainault Library
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:00
For ages 5 years and younger
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Tots & Together Time
2026-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
25 July: Please note that the Tots and Together session has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns caused by the hot weather. Join us for a baby & parent/carer session!
Play, explore and connect with tons of fun toys while bonding with your little one.
No bookings required!
At the end of the month, we’ll wrap it up with a super exciting interactive session!
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Wellbeing Walks
2026-07-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Hainault Forest Country Park, Romford Road, Chigwell, IG7 4QN, GB
Our Wellbeing walks (previously known as Walking for Health) group offers free walks for adults in the borough.
Meeting at various parks and open spaces across Redbridge on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Walking has many health benefits and best of all its free, all you need to do is turn up and enjoy the company.
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Embroidery Club at Goodmayes Library
2026-07-30 15:30 - 17:30 | Goodmayes Library, Goodmayes Library, 76 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, IG3 9QB, GB
Love embroidery or simply enjoy being creative? Join our friendly and welcoming group every Thursday! Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or just starting out, you’ll find plenty of inspiration and good company.
This is a free event for anyone aged 16 and over, and while most of our members are senior citizens, everyone is welcome. Bring your ideas, share your skills, or just come along for a relaxing and enjoyable time with like-minded people.
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Learn to ride – Ages 6 to 106!
2026-07-30 16:00 - 21:00 | Redbridge Cycling Centre, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HP, GB
Redbridge Cycling Centre offers one to one coaching for adults and children (we recommend 6 years and over) to learn to ride.
In the last year the centre has hundreds of people how to ride and it is never too late to learn!
Sessions can be booked according to your schedule and are £40 for 1 hour, which includes a bike, helmet and instruction. Learn To Ride 1 to 1 session £40.00. Learn To Ride session 2 participants £72.00 get a 10% discount if you bring a friend along.
Most people pick up the basics of riding within the hour and do not require any further sessions, however the centre can also provide follow up sessions or refreshers if required.
Please note these sessions are very popular and there may be waiting list in operation depending on demand.
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Barkingside Board Games Club
2026-07-30 16:30 - 20:30 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Adults aged between 18 – 95 are welcome.
We focus on strategy board games and card games, with difficulty levels ranging from beginner to intermediate. No prior experience is required.
Board games and card games are provided. You are welcome to bring your own games, but you will be responsible for them.
A suggested donation of £1 helps support the upkeep and purchase of new board games.
Please note
If there is enough interest, a WhatsApp group and other socials will be created.
No betting or gambling of money is allowed.
This venue may change in the future due to limited seating capacity and public library restrictions on noise and on certain betting games.
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Harry Potter Craft
2026-07-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA, GB
Join us on the eve of the famous wizard’s birthday for a truly spellbinding Harry Potter craft!
Free, just drop in. First come, first served.
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Magnetic Blocks Building
2026-07-30 18:30 - 18:50 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Come down to the library and take a try at building using our magnetic building blocks to create your very own designs and builds.
These sessions will run every Monday during the summer holidays. One session will run from 14:00 – 14:20, and the second session will run from 14:30 – 14:50.
Sessions must be booked online on Bookwhen, only 10 spaces per session.
For ages 5 – 12 years old
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Fabula Crafts at Seven Kings Library
2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Seven Kings Library, 679 High Road, Seven Kings, IG3 8RQ, GB
Join our Summer Crafts and create your own masterpiece using your imagination and creativity!
Have fun with colors, shapes, and exciting craft projects while making something truly special.
Free activity for Children age +4
Booking Needed.
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Knit and Natter at Hainault Library
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
If you enjoy knitting and a good natter then why not come along to Hainault Library and join our friendly group.
Our sessions run every other Thursday from 14:30 to 16:00.
All sessions are free to join, and there is no need to book ahead. Just turn up, and join in.
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Knit and natter
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people.
Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to knitting or a dab hand, everyone is welcome – friendly atmosphere guaranteed.
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Junior Creative Writing
2026-07-30 20:30 - 21:30 | Woodford Green Library & Gym, Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DX, GB
Calling all young writers to share your stories where imagination meets adventure!
Discover and dive into guided/themed activities, short stories and poetry!
Your next chapter has just begun!
No booking, just drop in!
(Ages 7 -14)
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Interactive Games at Fullwell Cross Library
2026-07-30 20:30 - 21:30 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
This immersive interactive children’s projector identifies and reacts to every movement from every player. The interactive projector switches seamlessly between a range of different children’s games.
Please note: Children must take their shoes off before taking part.
For ages 5 – 8 years old
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Lego Club at Hainault Library
2026-07-30 21:00 - 22:00 | Hainault Library, Hainault Library, 100 Manford Way, Ilford, IG7 4DD, GB
If you enjoy designing and building things with Lego or if you prefer letting your imagination take over while you make something entirely new, then come join the Lego club.
No need to book or phone ahead, just drop in and join in!
We do have limited spaces available, and spaces will go on a first come, first served basis.
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Recorder Club Advanced
2026-07-30 21:30 - 22:30 | Redbridge Music Service, John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2NB, GB
In this class pupils learn the upper notes of the recorder (over the break) and begin learning the treble recorder, building on music reading skills. At this point, pupils often chose to take RMS Stage Exams and become more independent musicians.
Entry Standard: Pupils who can play at least an octave on the descant recorder
Age: Yr.3+
Progression Routes: Recorder Club Advanced members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Recorder Consort. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School.
Price: £17.50 Monthly
Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.
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PanVision Steel Orchestra: Ibis
2026-07-30 21:55 - 22:45 | Redbridge Music Service, John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2NB, GB
Playing steelpan is great fun. Pieces are learned by rote, so the ability to read music is not necessary. PanVision Steel Orchestra is divided into two groups: “Kiskadee” and “Ibis”. This level group is more advanced than the “Kiskadee” group. In some more complex pieces, the two groups combine, with more accessible parts being taught to the Kiskadee group.
Entry Standard: Teacher recommendation
Age: Yr.3+
Price: £17.50 Monthly
Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.
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Fiddles & Co.
2026-07-30 22:00 - 23:00 | Redbridge Music Service, John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2NB, GB
This ensemble is for all string players at Grade 2 upwards and plays mostly folk-based music. Repertoire is learned by ear and from notation, and young musicians have lots of fun collaborating and supporting each other to perform an exciting range of music from folk traditions. String players in this ensemble are often also members of String Club, Junior String Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra or Symphony Orchestra.
Entry Standard: Grade 2+
Age: Yr.5+
Progression Routes: Fiddles & Co. members can progress to our auditioned ensemble – Junior String Orchestra. Members of auditioned ensembles have the opportunity to apply for individual lessons at Redbridge Music School.
Price: £17.50 Monthly
Advance booking is required, please sign up here. Once your registration form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation of your start date and further information.
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Wellness Coffee Mornings
2026-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA, GB
Offering safe spaces for mums to connect.
Free snacks and coffee, play space for children, indoor activities, peer support, and chats with other mums.
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Hainault Lodge Conservation Work Day
2026-07-31 14:30 - 18:30 | Hainault Forest Country Park, Romford Road, Chigwell, IG7 4QN, GB
Join us as we improve the nature reserve by removing invasive plant species and restoring paths.
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