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We are delighted to share that Vision Libraries has won the Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative at the Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards 2025. The awards ceremony, held on Thursday 11 September 2025 at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, celebrated outstanding achievements in public service, with proceeds from the evening supporting Parkinson’s UK. We
We’re thrilled to announce that Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure has been nominated in eight categories in the Ilford & Redbridge Business Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our commitment to enriching lives through arts, culture, health, libraries, sustainability, and community wellbeing across Redbridge. We invite everyone who values our work – customers, partners, supporters, colleagues,
Please note that during the August Bank Holiday, our leisure centres, libraries, and other facilities may operate on different opening hours. For full details, see the hours listed below or visit the individual centre pages. Find out more about your local sport and leisure centerFind out more about your local libraryFind out more about theatre
Vision Redbridge is entering into a new chapter – one rooted in wellbeing, connection, and community. With a vibrant rebrand, a bold digital transformation, and a renewed focus on sustainability, Vision is embracing its role as a modern, inclusive wellness organisation, committed to creating spaces where individuals and communities can truly thrive. A New Look
Tech Ilford 2025 is back on Saturday 14 June and this time, it’s Seriously Social. We’re putting people and skills at the centre of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), inviting the whole community to come together for a hands-on celebration of creativity, learning and connection. Taking place across Redbridge Central Library, SPACE Ilford
Redbridge Gears Up for Mental Health Awareness with a Celebration of Community and Wellbeing This Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 12 to 18 May, Redbridge is embracing the powerful theme of ‘community’ – a celebration of the connections, support, and sense of belonging that are vital to our wellbeing. Vision Redbridge Culture &
Join us on Tuesday 6 May 2025 for the launch of the Inclusion Hub at Redbridge Central Library – a new community space designed to support adults living with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or difficulties, or experiencing mental health challenges. This welcoming, inclusive space brings people together to connect, grow, and thrive. Take part in
Vision Libraries proudly announces its recognition as finalists and runners-up in the Digital Category at the prestigious Edge Awards held in Edinburgh. This accolade celebrates the service’s ground-breaking initiative, Tickets for the Afterlife’, which addresses the often-taboo subjects of death, dying, and grief through a creative and sensitive lens. The Edge Awards honour libraries that
Redbridge Libraries Secures Over £18,000 from Arts Council England project grants for Pioneering Festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure has successfully secured £18,560 in funding from Arts Council England to deliver Tech Ilford 2025, an exciting festival led by Redbridge Libraries which will celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honour the remarkable contributions women have made throughout history and celebrate their achievements in every sphere of life. Why Women’s History Month Matters Women’s History Month is an important moment for us to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality, celebrate the women who have shaped
This February half-term, there’s no shortage of exciting activities for kids across Redbridge – from theatrical performances to hands-on workshops and outdoor adventures, whether you’re a young creative, performer or adventurer, there’s something for everyone! Take to the stage at Redbridge Drama Centre Redbridge Drama centre is hosting must-see shows this February half-term, perfect for
The Gym at Redbridge Drama Centre Following the recent closure of South Woodford Library and Gym, we have been working in the background to ensure we can continue to provide a safe, welcoming space in South Woodford for our customers. We are now excited to announce that we’ll be opening The Gym & Library @
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure is excited to announce that our services have been nominated in three categories for the Ilford Business Awards 2024: Ilford Business of the Year, Redbridge Art & Culture Award (with two nominations), and Redbridge Social Value Award. We invite all who value our services – customers, partners, supporters, colleagues, and
Fullwell Cross Library has re-opened today (Thursday 1 August) following the successful completion of phase one of its refurbishment programme, just in time for the summer holidays. Phase one of the renovations, delivered by Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure, included: Further improvements and features are still to come in phase two, including: The project was
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure (Vision RCL) is thrilled to announce a vibrant and enriching celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, taking place from July 18 to 17 August 2024. This month-long event honours the rich cultural heritage, history, and contributions of South Asian communities in the UK. Discover the beauty and depth of South
Redbridge libraries have teamed up with librarians across the capital to launch a new app that takes inspiration from the Couch to 5k fitness plan to get people reading more. Developed by London Libraries – the London network of national library charity Libraries Connected – Read On uses curated recommendations, reading challenges, interactive quizzes and
On Thursday 11 July 2024, Redbridge Town Hall was abuzz with excitement as students, teachers, and school librarians gathered for the 21st annual Redbridge Children’s Book Award ceremony. Redbridge Schools’ Library Service, managed by Vision RCL on behalf of Redbridge Council, organised the Awards where all schools are invited to take part, giving young people
In honour of Volunteers Week, we are thrilled to recognise the incredible dedication and hard work of our volunteers at Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure (Vision RCL). Each year, we host a special event to express our gratitude, inviting all our volunteers to come together with key Vision volunteer organisers for an evening filled with
National Children’s Day UK (NCDUK) is all about the importance of a healthy childhood, and how we need to protect the rights and freedom of children in order to ensure that they can grow into happy, healthy adults. Vision RCL’s core aim is to provide places where people and communities can thrive, we understand the
Fullwell Cross Library will temporarily close for refurbishment from Sunday 5 May until Summer 2024. This is to enable refurbishment works to take place throughout the children’s and adults lending libraries. The library has been awarded £380,000 from the Library Improvement Fund for an ambitious transformation programme for Fullwell Cross library, the borough’s second largest
One of Redbridge’s most popular libraries will benefit from a significant modernisation programme after being awarded nearly £400,000 in grant funding. Following the council’s successful bid, Fullwell Cross Library in Barkingside will receive £380,000 of capital investment from the Libraries Development Fund. The £20.5 million Libraries Improvement Fund transforms public library services in England by
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure is thrilled to announce the return of the Redbridge Holiday Mega Mix this Easter, presenting an array of engaging and affordable activities tailored for children aged 5 to 16. All thanks to funding from Redbridge Council. Affordable Fun: For just £1, children can dive into an hour of swimming at
As Women’s History Month unfolds, Redbridge is gearing up to honour and celebrate the invaluable contributions of women throughout history right up to the present day. This March, join Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure in paying tribute to the remarkable women who have shaped our world and continue to inspire generations to come. The Redbridge
February half term is just around the corner, and we have a variety of activities and events to keep the little ones busy, from educational and informative workshops to arts and crafts and even sports activities. Vision RCL has you covered no matter what you’re after. If you need a little help deciding, take a
This February, residents of Redbridge are gearing up to celebrate LGBT+ History Month with an array of events and activities aimed at fostering inclusivity, understanding, and recognition of the rich history of the LGBT+ community. Organised by Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure in partnership with Redbridge Council, Redbridge Rainbow Community, Positive East and Eastside Community
Vision RCL is thrilled to announce, “One Planet, One Chance” Exhibition is now available for viewing at Redbridge Central Library. The climate action artworks were created for Tate Modern in July 2023 for One Planet One Chance, a pan disability event for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and older adults. “One Planet, One
Libraries Week takes place this year between Monday, 2 October and Sunday, 8 October, and we will be celebrating with a jampacked schedule full of activities for children and young people. Libraries Week is an annual showcase and celebration of the best libraries offer. Each year there’s a different theme to explore the innovative and
Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure are celebrating Black History Month this October with a variety of events across the borough. The events are organised in partnership with Redbridge Council and local community organisations. Redbridge Libraries have put together a wide selection of events for people of all ages. There are events that aim to highlight
Megamix is back this summer with lots of free and low cost activities for children living in Redbridge. Children aged 5-16 have a large selection of activities to choose from during the summer holidays from sports to drama, dance to digital workshops, roller skating to arts and crafts. We’ve put a selection of some of
Each year Redbridge runs the Children’s Book Awards, with the processing starting in September but ending in June. This year we were back in a packed Redbridge Town Hall for our 20th annual Redbridge Children’s Book Award ceremony. All schools across the borough are invited to take part in the awards and vote for their
Michael and Maria were nominated for their work with Lab Central, Redbridge’s digital makerspace programme which includes Tech Ilford, an annual festival celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM). It was developed in 2017 as part of the Lab Central digital arts programme to engage and inspire the tech innovators of the future. Maria and Michael created the festival
We have made some changes to our Group Exercise Programme booking system and how you can manage your classes. Our classes are a great way to make exercise enjoyable and help you reach your fitness goals. We want to make sure that everyone who can attend a class gets the chance to do so. Changes
May Half Term is almost upon us and across Vision venues we have lots of activities to enjoy. You can see all children’s activities on our Do More page. But we’ve also recapped everything for you here too: Multiple Day Activities Single Day Activities Tuesday 30 May Wednesday 31 May Thursday 1 June Friday 2
Vision employee, Nina Simon, was invited to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May 2023.
Are you struggling to pay your monthly mobile bills? Then Redbridge Libraries could help! We are participating in the National Databank Programme to provide free internet access to anyone struggling to afford to get online. If you are: then you may be eligible to receive a free SIM card through the scheme. The following data
During the Bank Holidays in May our leisure centres, libraries and other centres will have different opening hours. To find out more information on opening times, please see below or visit the individual centre pages. Please check the Vision App for further details on Group Exercise Classes. For more information on our Easter Holiday activities
Take a look at the many events we have across our venues in Redbridge. With a wide range of options, across all ages and all budgets
This year Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure will mark the 18th year anniversary of LGBT+ History month celebrations in Redbridge. LGBT+ History Month, an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Throughout February Vision RCL services dedicate time to celebrate
For more information on the consultation visit the Redbridge Council website.
Vision is honoured to be part of the Redbridge Education Awards 2022. A special celebration set up by Redbridge Council to recognise those who support young people on their journey to achieve extraordinary futures. Working with young people is a fulfilling and rewarding profession but can also come with its challenges. Especially over the last
Theatre If your child would prefer a more relaxing half term, then the Kenneth More Theatre and Redbridge Drama Centre have got plenty to do. Join the Kenneth More Theatre as they bring prehistoric animals to life with the Dinosaur Show, packed with fun, facts, and laughter, this is something your child will love! Get
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure invites everyone to join them in celebrating their annual Fabula Festival from 3to 8 October. A unique weeklong celebration of the art of storytelling and its power to transform lives. Taking place during National Libraries Week, Fabula Festival is a celebration of everything that happens in Redbridge Libraries. Aimed at
See here for full details of the Black History Month programme.
Following an extensive refurbishment Hainault Library is reopening this week (Monday 8 August). The library, funded by Redbridge Council and run by Council Leisure partner Vision, closed for renovations in the spring and since then has undergone a complete makeover. The revamped library boasts a brand-new children’s library, new books, digital devices, a study area,
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure are delighted to announce that Hainault Library will undergo major refurbishment this Spring/Summer to create a more modern and spacious library. Your new look library will boast a brand-new children’s library, new books, digital devices, study area and meeting tables for group activities. A new advice hub will also be
Dying Matters Awareness Week is an annual programme, from 2-6 May, which aims to open up the conversation around death, dying and grief, remove the stigma that surrounds it and call for meaningful change so that everyone gets the quality end of life care they deserve. Redbridge Libraries started it’s journey to become the UK’s
During the Easter period our leisure centres, libraries and other centres will have different opening hours. To find out more information on opening times, please see below or visit the individual centre pages. For more information on our Easter Holiday activities view the Children’s events page. Parks & Open Spaces All of our parks and
Redbridge Libraries today announced that the Wanstead Village Directory and South Woodford Village Gazette will be available on PressReader, the digital platform which allows library card holders and leisure centre visitors to access thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world. PressReader forms part of the Virtual Library offer within Redbridge Libraries, and adding
Credit: Community Leisure UK Why Charitable Trusts are great! Here’s a quick summary! Charitable Trusts come in all shapes and sizes. But they all have two things in common. To do good and make things better. Your Local Leisure and Culture Trust is no different. They help make your community better because as a charitable organisation
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure are proud to host Women’s History Month. An opportunity to celebrate equality and diversity of women within the Redbridge community. We also dedicate this special time to look back and honour the many achievements of women throughout history right up to the present day. Throughout the month of March Vision
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure are proud to host LGBT+ History Month, an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. Throughout February Vision RCL services dedicate time to celebrate and promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the Redbridge
The 2022 New Year Honours list was announced last week, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK. Amongst those recognised was one of Vision RCL’s very own staff members, Schools’ Library Service Manager, Nina Simon. Nina has worked for Vision for many years within the library service, working across Redbridge schools
Vision RCL has been awarded a grant of up to £998,936 from Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Programme to deliver an ambitious programme of arts and cultural activity made by and with the people who live and work in Redbridge. Vision’s Library and Culture Team successfully led a consortium of local partners to
The team at Redbridge Libraries add to their growing number of awards for their innovative, sensitive and creative approach to dealing with the difficult subject of death. Vision RCL’s Libraries team was delighted to win an award for ‘Health & Wellbeing’ at the first ever awards event hosted by Libraries Connected, a membership organisation for
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure will begin a month-long celebration for Black History starting with a Black Brits African & Caribbean Community Fair this October. The national celebration aims to recognise Black contributions to society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. Families are invited to attend the community fair taking place
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure is thrilled to announce the re-opening of Woodford Green Library and Gym to the public following the completion of a major refurbishment. The new library and fitness facility is a partnership between Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure and the London Borough of Redbridge, with a joint investment of over £300,000
Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure today announced that Redbridge Libraries will receive its biggest Public PC upgrade ever. The latest step in a far-reaching plan to make access to the library service easier and more accessible than ever; and the upgrade is already under way. The new public devices boast a 53% larger screen size compared to their predecessors and offer a new
As we now enter the third step in the Government’s road out of lockdown, more of our Vision facilities have reopened today Monday 17 May. While our leisure centres re-opened last month for gym use and swimming, we are excited to finally recommence indoor sports. Fitness classes such as spinning, body conditioning, zumba and lots
It’s beginning to feel a lot like summer as Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure prepare their events programme. All events will be delivered in line with government guidance and will enable children and adults to mix again socially and enjoy the fantastic provision we have here in Redbridge. Our Walking for Health group was one
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure were delighted to be able to re-open some of their leisure and cultural facilities on Monday 12 April, one step closer to bringing the Redbridge community back together. Following the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown families can once again enjoy swimming sessions at their local leisure centre. Parents are keen
Vision Venues are planning an upgrade. Here are four upgrades coming to our Venues in 2021! We believe in providing places where people and communities can thrive, be it through exercise classes, art clubs, music concerts and events hosted by our very own teams across Vision RCL. From getting your business off the ground with
We are introducing Vision Venues, a new way to make effortless bookings with Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure. We are a brand-new team here to help you book into our fabulous venues located across Redbridge! Our venues include: Valentines Mansion, Redbridge Town Hall, Sir James Hawkey Hall and many more! You will be delighted to
Every year Redbridge Schools Library service (SLS) involves 14 secondary schools, 16 primary schools and over 200 students in the Redbridge Children’s Book Award. Despite the closure of schools due to COVID 19, Redbridge SLS was determined to keep these young readers and literary critics engaged. The SLS manager along with Redbridge teachers has have
The National Community Leisure UK Awards are held annually and recognise, celebrate and share the achievements of leisure and culture trusts across the UK. Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure were delighted to have finalists in three of the categories for the 2020 awards and a winner in one! Huge congratulations go to Yashmin Harun, a
The National Community Leisure UK Awards are held annually and recognise, celebrate and share the achievements of leisure and culture trusts across the UK. This year Vision is delighted to have finalists in three categories for the 2020 Awards as follows: Community Impact Award – Arts, Culture and Libraries – for Tech Ilford An annual
Redbridge Libraries are working with The Welcome Project to be able to supply the homeless community with some much needed support. On Thursday 12, Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Friday 20 December we will collect items and coats that are to be handed out to the homeless community in Redbridge. You can help us by
Redbridge Libraries will partner with Kirklees and Newcastle Libraries to investigate if people’s attitude to death can change depending on where they live or their cultural backgrounds. The project is part a continuation of the successful Final Party project run by Redbridge Libraries from October 2017. The attitudes of people in Redbridge towards death are
With Kanopy, Redbridge Libraries customers will have access to more than 30,000 films for free. The popular on-demand film streaming service Kanopy is now available for free using your Redbridge Library card. Library card holders can now access Kanopy and sign up to start streaming films instantly by visiting the Kanopy website – Redbridge. Films
We offer a range of resources including: ✓ Partnership working with local organisations helping residents learn new skills✓ A wide range of Online Resources✓ Employment Advisers with Work Redbridge who are based in Hub Central providing support with CVs, training and developing your career✓ Career Support with The National Career Service providing impartial and professional advice on skills and the
Saturday 15 June 11am-4.30pm VR Playground is the latest ride experiment by SPACE artist and the world’s first Thrill Engineer, Professor Brendan Walker and his Thrill Laboratory. Scoot through the metropolis inside a mono-wheel; leap tall structures in a single bound; and undulate upwards to escape the deep abyss – don a virtual reality headset, jump
In March 2019 it was announced that Vision’s outdoor arts programme in Ken Aston Square had partnered with England’s biggest network of outdoor arts festivals, Without Walls. The outdoor arts programme will run once a month from Saturday 8 June to Saturday 21 September in Ken Aston Square, Barkingside High Street. All shows will be
From our Home Library Service to our Virtual Library options, we have always been proud to be able to make our library service as accessible as possible. Over the last few months in partnership with 2cqr Limited, we have launched our Smallest Library service, one of the first of it’s kind in the UK! This
Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure were delighted to win an award for their innovative project, The Final Party, in the Social category at this year’s Edge Awards. The Edge Awards highlight and reward good practice in innovative library and information projects. The Social category recognises work involving communities or target groups, engagement and making a difference.
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