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

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.
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
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
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!