Micro-Commissions
Overview
Culture Within Newham are excited to announce the six projects chosen by our Community Voices Panel to develop Micro-Commissions for Newham. These project were chosen during Round One of our Micro-Commissioning scheme. All of these projects are based in Green Street, East Ham, Manor Park, or Little Ilford.
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Meet the projects
Skills Share, ESOL Conversation Café - The Renewal Programme
Skills Share, English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) Conversation Café is an 8-week programme where attendees can showcase their skills - from henna design to music - while practicing English in a friendly, social setting. The events will focus on creative demonstrations and provide a space where the community can connect over refreshments, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
The Well Community Writing Group - Luan Goldie
The Well Community Writing Group is a monthly space where Newham residents are invited to drop in and express themselves through creative writing.
The group is currently working towards producing a printed anthology of their work. This will happen in the Spring and be launched with a celebratory showcase, where the writers can share their work with friends, families and members of the local community in East Ham and Newham.
Newham Poetry Prize - Be Manzini
The Newham Poetry Prize is a newly established competition for those who live, study or work in Newham. Encouraging aspiring and seasoned writers alike to submit a single authored poem that references the borough. Judges include award-winning writers Courttia Newland and Newham Poetry Prize founder Be Manzini who are passionate about encouraging more writing activity in their local borough and beyond.
Clay Connections - Community Clay Newham
Clay Connections is a series of mindful pottery painting workshops designed to bring people together and combat isolation. The project will culminate in a celebration event where attendees receive their beautifully glazed pieces—tangible reminders of both their creativity and the connections they’ve made.
Art in the Park - Custom House Bookshop
Custom House Bookshop is hosting four events over the Easter Holidays in Central Park, East Ham. Participants will be invited to ‘Read’ four trees along the Central Park Tree Trail and then guided in a creative making session of drawing, creating face masks, or collage.
Voices from the Garden - Rainbow Community Garden
This micro-commission will enable The Rainbow Community Garden to create lasting memories from their Festival of Stories workshops (initially run back in November 2024). Written stories, sound files, photos and drawings collected from local people telling their stories are to be shared with the wider community and beyond on a website and accessible via QR codes within the garden.
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