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Mon 12 Oct

What's on today?

Two women are taking part in a self defense class at Poplar Union

Self-defence

Women Only self-defence classes at Poplar Union

monday
6-7pm
2 Cotall St, E14 6TL
Women only

Stronger, Steady Falls

Improve your balance, stay steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls.

monday
11am-12pm
The Linc Centre, London E3 3PR
Close up of hands knitting

Craft Club

Get crafty over a cuppa and chat!

monday
12:30am-3:30pm
Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG
Open to all
Performers from the Isle of Dogs Voices singing group

Isle Of Dogs Community Choir

Explore your voice and discover the joy of singing!

monday
7-8:45pm
Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG
Open to all
Woman hula-hooping and smiling

Circus skills

Try your hand at circus skills, seated or standing

monday
11:30am-1pm
Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG
Open to all
A line dancing instructor teaching her class some new moves

Get Together to Line Dance

Join Lyn Hill in these friendly, fun weekly line-dancing classes!

monday
1-3pm
Poplar Union, E14 6TL
Over 50's
A woman sits cross-legged on a mat in a prayer hands yoga pose.

Hatha Yoga

Mixed or ladies only Hatha yoga sessions.

Multiple days
Multiple times
Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG
A young woman looks peaceful as she meditates in a wellness class with her eyes closed

Womens Health & Fitness Class

A supportive space for women of all fitness levels to own their wellness

monday
10-11am
2 Cotall St, E14 6TL
Women only
SOmebody is pinning the hem of fabric at a sewing class

Dressmaking for Beginners

Sewing and dressmaking class delivered by WEA.

Multiple days
Multiple times
Gayton House, E3 4BX
Young people taking part in a drama session at Spotlight Youth Space in Tower Hamlets

Spotlight

Youth space with a wide range of activities for ages 11–19, 25 for SEND people

monday
3-8pm
Spotlight, E14 6GN
A young boy poses holding up his boxing gloves.

Treasure Boxing Club

Boxing classes for 6-12 year olds.

monday
5-6pm
Feldy, London E14 0XA

Arabic Calligraphy for Beginners & Intermediate

Learn Arabic calligraphy in a supportive, creative 12 week course. Beginner and intermediate sessions.

monday
1:30-3pm
The Reach Community Hub, E14 0GB
Open to All
Some of the craft supplies and journal at an Active Wellbeing and Arts mindful arts session

Reviving Mind & Soul

Free journaling, arts and craft programme

monday
10:30am-1:15pm
The Reach Community Hub, E14 0GB
Open to all
Members of the Active Wellbeing and Arts group enjoying a guided walk on a day trip.

Active Wellbeing & Arts – Walking Club

Mood boosting walks and chats every Monday.

monday
9:15-10:30am
The Reach Community Hub, E14 0GB
Open to all
Coach Lee from Courtside Tower Hamlets with players at Community Tennis for Health, touching rackets after a session

Community Tennis for Health

Free tennis sessions with a Courtside Tower Hamlets coach

monday
10-11am
Poplar Recreation Ground Tennis Courts, E14 0BX
Open to all
Stronger Minds

Stronger Minds - Supporting young people to look after their mental health

Growing up can bring plenty of pressures and challenges. Stronger Minds offers workshops, support and information for young people aged 11-18, as well as resources to help parents and carers understand how to listen and support them.

Find out more

Get local activities straight to your phone

Join the Well One WhatsApp community channel for updates on free and low-cost activities near you.

No group chat. Just updates.

Join the Well One WhatsApp
A photo of a community Tennis team

Could tennis be your new favourite way to keep active?

Free Community Tennis for Health sessions at Poplar Rec have already helped local people get moving, feel fitter and have fun along the way!

You don’t need to have ever played before, and all equipment and professional coaching is provided. Interested in joining the next round of sessions?

Find out more
Rajia is serving food that she now makes using less oil to make her diet healthier

Healthy Tower Hamlets - In Our Hands

We all have habits around food we don’t always notice – like how much oil we pour into the pan, or how portions slowly get bigger over time.

In Our Hands brings everyday food habits to life through short, relatable stories and practical ideas.

Watch them here