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This Grief Thing market stalls - 10 June 2021

10 June 2021
This Grief Thing is a project that encourages people to think, talk and learn about grief. It’s for people who have experienced grief, and for people who haven’t. We’re living Read more…

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This Grief Thing market stalls - 13 June 2021

13 June 2021
This Grief Thing is a project that encourages people to think, talk and learn about grief. It’s for people who have experienced grief, and for people who haven’t. We’re living Read more…

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End of Summer Party at Grow

4 September 2021, 5:00 pm
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5 September 2021, 2:00 am
Your organisation: Grow, Hackney
It’s coming to the end of what has been an amazing season and we’d like to celebrate with you at our end of summer party. Featuring a live performance from Read more…

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Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park Fundraiser at The Morgan Arms

26 September 2021, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
The Morgan Arms are hosting a fundraiser for Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park on Sunday 26 September at 7pm. Bring along friends and family for a fun evening all Read more…

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Art4U2 at St. Margaret’s House - 7 October 2021

7 October 2021, 1:30 pm
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4:00 pm
Art4U2 is an inclusive arts and wellbeing workshop, at St. Margaret’s House, that invites everyone to come and express their creativity. It offers a pause from a busy week, or Read more…

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Bow Skills: Empathy Exchange at Nunnery Gallery

9 October 2021, 10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Your organisation: Nunnery Gallery
A session for local Bow artists to connect with each other, with ourselves, and with our environment. The workshop will be led by artist Enni-Kukka Tuomala, who has run projects Read more…

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Grand Union Orchestra: ‘Sounding Bethnal Green’ at St John on Bethnal Green

22 October 2021, 7:00 pm
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19 November 2021, 8:30 pm
Your organisation: Grand Union Orchestra
Join Grand Union Orchestra as they combine performance, participation, story-telling, practical workshop, and debate, highlighting the musical cultures flourishing in East London today. Each event is presented by artists from Read more…

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Ice skating at Canary Wharf

23 October 2021
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26 February 2022
The magical ice rink at Canary Wharf remains open until the end of February. Set to the stunning backdrop of London’s twinkling towers, this outdoor covered rink in Canada Square Read more…

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Night of the Raving Dead at The Troxy

30 October 2021, 8:00 am
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31 October 2021, 2:00 am
This Halloween, the #MattsBBQ team are taking over Troxy to bring you London’s biggest fancy dress party. Expect an immersive experience filled with ghouls, ghosts and zombies, back from the Read more…

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Bow Community Day at St Paul’s Old Ford

30 October 2021, 1:00 pm
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4:30 pm
Roman Road Trust and Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan invite local residents to a day of family fun at Bow Community Day on Saturday 30th October, 1:00-4:30pm at St Paul’s Read more…

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‘Bring Your Baby’ Guided Suffragettes East London Walk at Bow Road tube station

8 November 2021, 10:30 am
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1:30 pm
Bow was the headquarters of the East London Federation of the Suffragettes (ELFS), led by Sylvia Pankhurst, daughter of Emmeline and sister of Christobel, also both prominent suffragette leaders. She Read more…

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Banner Making Workshop at Bow Arts Courtyard

13 November 2021, 11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Join Bow Open artist Marcus Orlandi at Bow Arts Courtyard on Saturday 13 November for a fabric banner-making workshop, and a chance to immortalise your thoughts, ideas, and words of Read more…