Current events
Lights of Unity -‘Glow Home’ Launch
Lights of Unity is the launch of Adam Moore’s latest artwork, ‘Glow Home’, a set of neon artworks that will be installed at Beckton Globe Library.
Urban Gardening Party
Newham residents of all ages are invited to get their hands dirty and try out new creative gardening skills. This session is a celebration bringing together the spring season workshops.
Cooking Connections - Book Launch
Share recipes with tasty samples, alongside stories, poetry, song at the launch of a new recipe book filled with stories from older Newham residents.
Eastern European Photography Club
A photography club serving as a platform for Eastern European migrants in Newham to tell their unique stories through the art of photography and a safe space to share ideas and experiences.
Bake it, Werk it! Stratford Market
Cooking up a fabulous cabaret extravaganza, Bake It, Werk It is a fusion of artisan bakery and variety show. Performances at Stratford Market will be at 1pm and 2.30pm.
Urban Gardening Club
Newham residents of all ages are invited to get their hands dirty and try out new creative gardening skills. This week is about making wildflower seed pots.
Eastern European Photography Club
A photography club serving as a platform for Eastern European migrants in Newham to tell their unique stories through the art of photography and a safe space to share ideas and experiences.
Bake it, Werk it! Queen’s Market
Cooking up a fabulous cabaret extravaganza, Bake It, Werk It is a fusion of artisan bakery and variety show. Performances at Queen’s Market will be at 1pm and 2.30pm.
Bake it, Werk it! Royal Albert Wharf
Cooking up a fabulous cabaret extravaganza, Bake It, Werk It is a fusion of artisan bakery and variety show. Performances at Royal Albert Wharf will be at 6pm and 7.30pm.
Urban Gardening Club
Newham residents of all ages are invited to get their hands dirty and try out new creative gardening skills. This week is about making natural paint brushes.
Eastern European Photography Club
A photography club serving as a platform for Eastern European migrants in Newham to tell their unique stories through the art of photography and a safe space to share ideas and experiences.
Drop in workshop with artist Adam Moore
Join artist Adam Moore to create your own artworks inspired by Beckton and contribute to a brand new public art commission at Beckton Globe Library.
The Story of Africa: New Beginnings and Modern Challenges
An online history course exploring the heritage, struggles and resilience of Africa. In this session, explore the challenges and triumphs of Africa today, as it builds a future that honors its past while forging new paths forward.
AI, Art and Storytelling
Explore Artificial Intelligence, Art and Storytelling during these Easter holiday drop in workshops open to all members of the community.
Urban Gardening Club
Newham residents of all ages are invited to get their hands dirty and try out new creative gardening skills. This week is about making bug hotels.
The Story of Africa: Turmoil and Transformation
An online history course exploring the heritage, struggles and resilience of Africa. In this session, witness the Maafa, and delve into the Scramble for Africa that reshaped the continent.
Wonderful Women of Newham: Free Drawing Workshop
Get your hands dirty with charcoal at this drawing workshop led by local artist Elena Juzulenaite celebrating women and their stories.
Wonderful Women of Newham: ‘History? Her-story!’ Walking Tour
Join the makers of the Wonderful Women of Newham map for a guided walking tour of Canning Town, highlighting the stories of local women throughout history.
Shaped by Community: Online Q&A
Join us for an online Q&A about applying for Shaped by Community: An Open Call for Creative Projects in Newham.
Ideas Lab: Shaped by Community
An opportunity for anyone interested in applying for the Shaped by Community open call to explore how communities might shape their project ideas.
Eastern European Photography Club
A photography club serving as a platform for Eastern European migrants in Newham to tell their unique stories through the art of photography and a safe space to share ideas and experiences.
The Story of Africa: Crossroads of Cultures
An online history course exploring the heritage, struggles and resilience of Africa. In this session, explore the Maghreb’s rich history at the crossroads of Africa and the Mediterranean.
Newham Community Cinema: The Banshees of Inisherin + Q&A
Join Newham Community Cinema for a St Patrick’s Day celebration screening of Irish Oscar-nomined film ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’. The free screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
The Story of Africa: Empires of Gold and Learning
An online history course exploring the heritage, struggles and resilience of Africa. In this session, uncover the stories of West Africa’s golden empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.
Urban Gardening Club
The Urban Gardening Club happens at St Luke’s community centre most Saturdays in spring, and invites Newham residents of all ages to get their hands dirty and try out new creative gardening skills. This week is about making windowsill propagators.
Eastern European Photography Club
A photography club serving as a platform for Eastern European migrants in Newham to tell their unique stories through the art of photography and a safe space to share ideas and experiences.
The Story of Africa: Kingdoms of Wealth and Wisdom
An online history course exploring the heritage, struggles and resilience of Africa. In this session, discover the kingdoms of Kush, Axum, and Carthage, then venture south to Great Zimbabwe and the thriving trade centers of the Swahili Coast.
Summer of Wellbeing Open Call: Online Q&A
Online Q&A session hosted by Culture Within Newham for anyone interested in applying for the Summer of Wellbeing open call.
Newham Community Cinema: Past Lives + Q&A
Newham Community Cinema is run by The New Black Film Collective and holds film screenings highlighting the experiences of global majority communities. Tonight’s film is the Oscar-nominated ‘Past Lives’.
Eastern European Photography Club
A photography club serving as a platform for Eastern European migrants in Newham to tell their unique stories through the art of photography and a safe space to share ideas and experiences.
Newham Community Cinema: Oppenheimer + Q&A
The gripping story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Newham Public Art Commissions - Information Session
Is your organisation interested in hosting a public artwork? Join the Culture Within Newham team for an online information session.