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 […]
Offering safe spaces for mums to connect. Free snacks and coffee, play space for children, indoor activities, peer support, and chats with other mums.🎟️ Book Now
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 […]
Live music, street food, a makers’ market, interactive art, and riverside wellness will come together this September, as East London’s most eclectic free festival takes place in the heart of Barking Riverside. Londoners are invited to save the date for Emerge East, a vibrant and diverse celebration of community, creativity and nature, which will take […]
Double Trouble: Richard Blackwood & Tommy Sandhu After a sold out 2025 tour, Double Trouble is back - bigger, bolder & funnier than ever! Get ready for an explosive night of stand up as two of the UK’s comedy heavyweights bring their signature energy, charisma & unfiltered humour to the stage. Featuring: - Richard Blackwood […]
Double Trouble: Richard Blackwood & Tommy Sandhu After a sold out 2025 tour, Double Trouble is back - bigger, bolder & funnier than ever! Get ready for an explosive night of stand up as two of the UK’s comedy heavyweights bring their signature energy, charisma & unfiltered humour to the stage. Featuring: - Richard Blackwood […]
Get ready to laugh out loud to Manpreet Singh's (theComicSingh) hilarious Punjabi stand-up take on every day life! Presenting a unique Punjabi Stand Up Comedy Show namely Rooh di Khuraak with acclaimed Comedian Manpreet Singh (aka thecomicsingh) that's sure to tickle your Punjabi funny bone. TheComicSingh is known for his signature style of relatable storytelling, […]
Join Colours of Redbridge for a free, inclusive street parade celebrating journeys across oceans, generations, and overcoming barriers. The spectacular procession will feature a giant swimming sea turtle, schools of hand-painted silk fish, giant shell sculptures, and live samba drumming. Date: Saturday, 12 September Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Route: Valentines Park Café to […]
Would you like to learn how to do programming? Join the CoderDojo at Fullwell Cross Library to learn the basics of how to do coding in Scratch, HTML, Python, and in app design. CoderDojo sessions only run during school term time. We run two sessions, one from 10:30 to 11:30 and another from 11:45 to […]
Learn the basics of how to do coding in Scratch, HTML and Python by creating fun games and animations. This event is supported by our keen volunteers. A coding club for 8-13 year olds. Every Saturday during term time. Free Must be booked in advance, contact the library to book.🎟️ Book Now
Essex Art Club members are delighted to return to Valentines Mansion for this exhibition with a collection of exciting new work. The club is a long-established society bringing together artists from across Essex and East London. They promote painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed media and their members range from emerging artists to experienced professionals. They […]
Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing, and Meditation. Come along for a one to one healing experience. No booking required. Free entry but donations welcome.🎟️ Book Now
Join us to listen to a world of exciting stories and adventures! For parents/guardians with younger children No booking, just drop in! (Ages 5 and under)🎟️ Book Now
This Event is taking place at Valentine's Mansion Come and enjoy a wonderful selection of books and rhymes for under 5's with our brilliant characters in costume. No need to book, just drop in! Second Monday of every month.🎟️ Book Now
We run a session every month, bring the person you care for to the dementia carers support group. 2026 Dates April 13th - Boxing (Chair based and standing) May 11th - Iroko Drumming June 8th - Boccia (Chair based) July 13th - Iroko Drumming August 10th - Pub, with table games September 14th - Iroko […]
Discover your artistic passion at The Creative Corner. Unleash your creativity in a welcoming, supportive environment. The Creative Corner offers space for fun, therapeutic activities and artistic expression within a friendly group setting.Bring along your own creative or upcycling projects and dive straight in - or you can enjoy the simple arts and crafts activities […]
We are committed to raising public awareness about prostate cancer, thus encouraging men to seek advice early, as the condition is responsive to treatment if detected as soon as possible. Come along to our monthly prostate cancer support group held on the second Monday of every month. For more information visit the Apple Prostate website.🎟️ […]
Join us every Tuesday for a gentle, supportive walk designed for women. Meeting point: Entrance at Aberdour Road / Abbotsford Road. Enjoy fresh air, friendly company, and a safe space to stay active at your own pace.🎟️ Book Now
A relaxed and welcoming space for adults to write, create, connect and share stories through poetry, journaling and art. All adults welcome. This will take place every fortnight. What to expect: Creative writing prompts Journaling and poetry Art activities Story sharing space Social, relaxed atmosphere 🎟️ Book Now
Come and join the Family History Group and find out about the history of your own family. Every first and third Wednesday of the month. No need to book, just come along and join in.🎟️ Book Now
Have some fun playing scrabble while making new friends. All skill levels are welcome. No need to book, or phone ahead. Just drop in and join in. All sessions are free, and scrabble sets are provided. This will take place every Wednesday.🎟️ Book Now
Join us after dark to explore the amazing world of bats at South Park! We'll be looking for a variety of different bat species, which use the varied habitats and water ways in the park. With the help of bat detectors and torches, we will view these amazing and misunderstood creatures as they emerge at […]
Improving your English will help you: With everyday life To talk confidently with teachers, doctors, and others Mix with people and make new friends Get a job Joining the class requires booking ahead, and the course will run for 5 weeks.🎟️ Book Now
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.🎟️ Book Now
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, […]
Get ready folks, Desi Central returns with another hilarious line up so round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter with this infamous tour! Acts: Preet Singh (British Comedian of the Year Semi Finalist, BBC AN) Samira Banks (SYTYF Winner) Mark Silcox (BBC, ITV, CH4, Man Like Mobeen) […]
Get ready folks, Desi Central returns with another hilarious line up so round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter with this infamous tour! Acts: Preet Singh (British Comedian of the Year Semi Finalist, BBC AN) Samira Banks (SYTYF Winner) Mark Silcox (BBC, ITV, CH4, Man Like Mobeen) […]
Desi Central is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009. Desi Central comedy tour hosts memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing comedians […]
Come join the International Pirate Day themed arts and crafts session at Fullwell Cross or Hainault Library to make your very own pirate sword craft. No need to book ahead, just come by and join in. Limited materials available, first come first serve. For ages 4 - 7 years old🎟️ Book Now
Celebrated for treating every performance he did as a point of discovery, "Saxophone Colossus" Sony Rollins musical genius has become legend with iconic albums and enviable roster of greats who he performed with inc Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and Max Roach to name but a few We're excited to present very special band "The Doxy […]
Join us for a guided tour of Valentines Mansion and delve into over 320 years of fascinating history. Followed by tea and biscuits in one of our period rooms. 🎟️ Book Now
We are a social group of members from 55+ years of age, and we welcome people from all religious beliefs as well as those who have none. We aim to promote the interests and welfare of older people. We also organise talks on a wide variety of entertaining and informative topics. In the past we […]
A free Bible Club for primary school aged children including a Bible story, games, crafts, and fun! Every other Tuesday from 16:30 - 17:30, Fullwell Cross Library. Please contact info@ancbc.org for more details and how to join. For more information you can also visit www.ancbc.org🎟️ Book Now
Like reading and chatting about books? Join Rapid Reads, where we read books/novellas of less than 200 pages and then get together to discuss them over a cuppa. The group meets on the fourth Tuesday each month, 6pm to 7pm at Redbridge Central Library. You can also join online via Teams. In September, we will […]
Join us after dark to explore the amazing world of bats at Ray Park! We'll be looking for a variety of different bat species, which use the varied habitats and water ways in the park. With the help of bat detectors and torches, we will view these amazing and misunderstood creatures as they emerge at […]
Discover how stress, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can affect hormone balance and overall wellbeing as part of the Serenity Wellness Pathway. Delivered by Nutrable, this workshop provides practical tips and simple strategies to help you manage symptoms, improve your health, and support your body through every stage of life. About the Presenter: Mike Murphy is […]
Regular speakers covering a variety of topics, meet for local lunches and occasional outings, monthly book club. All ages welcome. Meet up on the fourth Thursday of every month from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For further information please contact Barbara Barr on 0208 550 1446 or 0756 594 3463.🎟️ Book Now
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.🎟️ Book Now
The Fellowes family and friends present a mix of choral and solo items, with all the pomp, music, and songs of the Last Night of the Proms. Tickets include a light buffet.🎟️ Book Now
Are you interested in getting to know your local wildlife better and helping to contribute to our knowledge of local biodiversity? Join us to learn about the importance of biodiversity recording and how you can get involved using the amazing iNaturalist mobile app. After some training and useful tips around using the app, we will […]
Go Grandad Go is a heart warming inter-generational family story embedded in love. This relatable Hip-Hop theatre dance show inspires the young and empowers the... not so young. The story presents new ways of understanding each other, sparking conversations about upbringing, culture and redefining generational relationships. “You are never too old to get involved.”🎟️ Book […]
Community Action Day in Uphall Recreation Ground. For ages 16+ Families welcome Activities may vary: Planting Flowers, Maintaining Planted Areas, Weeding, Mulching, Watering, Pruning, Maintaining Hard Surfaces, Maintenance Projects, Leaf Removal, Updating Noticeboards, Litter Picking and Sweeping Sport Courts. 🎟️ Book Now
Global Productions Presents The Stranger by Agatha Christie A tense and atmospheric psychological thriller from the Queen of Mystery, Agatha Christie, The Stranger follows a newly married woman who retreats to a remote country cottage in search of peace and happiness. But when an enigmatic visitor arrives unexpectedly, secrets, suspicions and hidden fears begin to […]
Join us for the second Retro Show, bringing together collectors, players, traders and fans from across the UK for a full day dedicated to the world of trading cards and collectibles.🎟️ Book Now
Come and enjoy a coffee with a craft session. A meeting opportunity for ages 50+. All materials and coffee are provided. Meeting is the last Monday of each month, 1.00pm-3.00pm. Booking is required. Cost: £2 For further information please contact disdiamonds@ageukrbh.org.uk🎟️ Book Now
Come and enjoy a coffee with a craft session. A meeting opportunity for ages 50+. All materials and coffee are provided. Meeting is the last Monday of each month, 1.00pm-3.00pm. Booking is required. Cost: £2 For further information please contact disdiamonds@ageukrbh.org.uk🎟️ Book Now
Come and enjoy a coffee with a craft session. A meeting opportunity for ages 50+. All materials and coffee are provided. Meeting is the last Monday of each month, 1.00pm-3.00pm. Booking is required. Cost: £2 For further information please contact disdiamonds@ageukrbh.org.uk🎟️ Book Now
This amateur production of PLAY ON! is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk🎟️ Book Now
Using interviews conducted by Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre from 2002 to 2018, this film explores the memories and experiences of the Windrush generation who settled in the London Borough of Redbridge. Running time: 11 minutes 27 seconds. Screening all day throughout Black History Month at Redbridge Central Library.See what else is on for Black […]
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.🎟️ Book Now
A space for unpaid carers to meet in person and discuss what it's like to look after someone. All discussions will be kept within the group as it's a time for you to express how you're feeling. Refreshments provided. First Friday of the month.🎟️ Book Now
Get ready for an event that’s filled with fun and fizzing with invention! Join illustrator and author Chanté Timothy as we meet Nova, a science superstar on a mission to tackle the worlds plastic problem. Think draw-alongs, scientific experiments and of course, lots of fun as we activate our imaginations in an event that’s guaranteed […]
Get ready for an event that’s filled with fun and fizzing with invention! Join illustrator and author Chanté Timothy as we meet Nova, a science superstar on a mission to tackle the worlds plastic problem. Think draw-alongs, scientific experiments and of course, lots of fun as we activate our imaginations in an event that’s guaranteed […]