Drop in to learn to play, or show off your skills in our volunteer-led chess club.
Event Audience: Children
Drop in to create, learn new skills and chat. You only need to bring yourself, a basic sewing knit if you have one and any project you may be working on.
Join us in celebrating the Ilford light switch on by making your own tabletop cardboard Christmas tree to take home!
Free, just drop in. First come, first serve.
Suitable for ages 3+ ( younger children may need help with scissors )
Our talented artists will have their doors open to the public as part of our Victorian Christmas weekend. Venture to the top floor for a spot of Christmas shopping where you’re sure to find lots of creative and unique gifts, handmade in our studios at Valentines Mansion. You’ll be spoilt for choice! Choose from ceramics, glass art, basketry, textiles, paintings and more.
Calling all Lower Brass Players!
Redbridge Music Service is excited to welcome the internationally renowned trombone quartet ‘Bones Apart’ to lead a workshop for lower brass players.
The workshop is open to any students who play the trombone, baritone horn, euphonium or tuba who are approximately grade 2 to 8+.
In this practical workshop, students will be guided to improve all aspects of their playing by some of the country’s top brass players. The event will culminate in an informal performance on the afternoon, and then be followed by a public performance at the Redbridge Music Service Brass Festival on Wednesday 4th December at the Sir James Hawkey Hall.
Redbridge Music Service is inviting young musicians to….
Go Large!
We are pleased to host our first Go Large! taster day where we are inviting young musicians to come and try out a range of large brass instruments, including the Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium & French Horn.
Students aged between 8-17 are welcome. No previous brass playing experience is necessary and full guidance will be given by the Music Service brass tutors.
At the end of the taster sessions, students will get to hear a performance by the internationally renowned trombone quartet ‘Bones Apart’ who are supporting this initiative.
Perhaps you are a pianist who might like to try out an orchestral instrument?
A trumpeter struggling with the high notes?
or a cellist who knows ‘It’s All About That Bass’?
This is the perfect opportunity for young musicians to try something new!
This event is offered free of charge but places are limited and registration is required to secure a spot.
Join us for IROKO African Drumming for Wellbeing! Experience hands-on traditional African music-making, movement, singing, and chanting. Supported by the Charity of Sir Richard Whittington, this programme is perfect for joyful relaxation, family bonding, social connection and intergenerational encounters. You’ll leave feeling revitalised and invigorated, full of fun and excitement. No previous experience is required!
Come along and feel the transformative power of African drumming!
This November, Vision RCL is supporting local communities to celebrate Islamic Arts and Heritage as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month.
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