Summer of Sustainability
A Season of sustainability & creativity for Newham
Overview
Culture Within Newham have commissioned a ‘Summer of Sustainability’ to celebrate creativity and sustainability, with residents across Newham in August 2025.The Summer of Sustainability is a series of free events aimed at bringing creative sustainability to everyone in Newham.
Projects Commissioned for the Summer of Sustainability
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Join us for a festival-style party in the park! This family-friendly event, hosted by Culture Within Newham and Learning Stages, features circus, theatre, local music, delicious food and activities for everyone. Spend an afternoon soaking up the Jamboree vibe!
Join: 16 August, 12-6pm, Plashet Park, just drop in for free. More info here.
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Playful and engaging family events both online and at Manor Park Community Garden. Families can explore the garden, learn about its wildlife and participate in creative art-making sessions. Drop in and learn more about the Community Garden!
When: Saturdays 2, 9 and 21 August – check here for precise times and locations
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Join artist Matt Ponting for nature-based art activities using sustainable materials, botanist Dr Clare Woodward for Tree Trail Walks, and Custom House Bookshop resident Ted for a Teddy Bear Picnic.
Join: Events across Newham on 4, 6, 7, 15 and 20 August, check here for details and locations
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A day of nature trails, upcycled crafts, and fresh-air fun for all ages. It’s a day to learn more about the orchard and connect with others.
When: 27 August, 10am-4pm, Greenway Community Orchard, just drop in for free. More info here.
Why run a Summer of Sustainability?
Culture Within Newham’s programme is shaped by Newham residents. One of the groups we work with is a Children’s Board, and who highlighted sustainability as one of the most important things to them. We have also seen a lot of brilliant community-led projects themed around sustainability, so we created the Summer of Sustainability to celebrate creativity and sustainability in our area!
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