Newham Festival of Stories is a unique 12-day festival, taking place from 11 November to 22 November 2024, to celebrate stories with and from our diverse communities. As part of our festival, we want to commission local residents, community groups…
In Newham, we celebrated World Breastfeeding Week 2024 with a focus on the local infant feeding offer of support available to parents and their babies. This includes: • Antenatal classes• Baby Feeding Helpline 07534249611• Baby Feeding Cafes• Starting solids workshops•…
Join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. Everything will be free including all activities, entertainment and international food. The celebration forms part of our wider Ageing Well strategy, aimed at improving the health and well being of Newham…
Very Brief Advice in Smoking Cessation (VBA) is a unique module supporting professionals working within the community to identify people who smoke and who could benefit from quitting. This session will cover: Date: Wednesday 2 October Time: 14:00-15:00 Please sign…
You’re invited to join us for Newham’s Black Pound Market, a key part of our Black History Month celebrations. This year’s theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives,’ focuses on spotlighting Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Newham. Save the dates: • Saturday 12 October…
This World Suicide Prevention Week, we want to remind everyone that talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary. Suicide prevention is a key priority for the Public Health Team and we remain committed to supporting people…
Macmillan Information and Support service is proudly marking its 15th anniversary at Newham University Hospital. To mark this occasion, we are hosting an Open day inviting you to explore the Macmillan centre and have a chat with the team. Donations…
The Windrush 2024 Rites of Passage funded programme has so far engaged 770 residents including primary school children and senior residents. There is still plenty to come in July and August including the Film and Feast programme – please encourage…
Save the date! Newham’s free Ageing Well Festival will be held on Saturday 5 October. Please join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. Everything will be FREE including all activities, entertainment and the international food available. The celebration…
