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A Celtic Christmas will enchant you with powerful melodies, haunting instruments and bewitching harmonies.


This Christmas enjoy cherished carols sung with an ethereal beauty and performed on traditional instruments. Featuring beloved songs such as Joy to the World, The Holly and the Ivy and We Three Kings, this is Christmas music entwined with ancient festive folk tunes. These songs have been passed from generation to generation and sung every year at this festive time, promising glad tidings for the year ahead. Performed by candlelight, A Celtic Christmas is a bewitching offering for the whole family that is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood.


A Celtic Christmas embarks on its 2024 tour ready to delight audiences again. Performed by musicians and singers who have been delighting audiences for over 20 years, bringing this unique Christmas show to thousands of people.


“In a word, amazing!”

“A striking vocal performance”


*Prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy


Join Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure for family ZUMBA at Wanstead Festival.

Zumba is a fun and energetic workout that combines Latin and international music with dance steps to create a workout that’s as enjoyable as it is effective. The choreography is designed to be easy to follow, even for those of us with no dance experience.

Ben Aaronovitch, author behind the wildly popular, ‘Rivers of London’ series, is releasing the latest instalment, ‘The Masquerades of Spring’, this September.

Ben is embarking on a national tour to promote his new book, and we’re delighted to welcome him back to Redbridge Libraries for an exclusive launch event.

Born and raised in London, Ben Aaronovitch’s childhood was so remarkably uneventful that it drove him to immerse himself in the world of Science Fiction. His love for the genre led to early writing successes, including scripts for ‘Doctor Who’, ‘Casualty’ and the budget soap opera ‘Jupiter Moon’. When his writing career stalled in the late 1990s, Ben found himself working in the Crime and Science Fiction sections at Waterstones in Covent Garden, where the idea for the ‘Rivers of London’ series was born.

The first book in the series became an instant hit, allowing Ben to quickly leave his day job and return to the blissful life of a full-time writer. He still lives in London, which he affectionately calls ‘the capital of the world’ and has no plans of leaving—unless they pry it from his cold, dead fingers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to meet one of the most beloved authors in modern urban fantasy. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the ‘Rivers of London’ series, this event is your chance to delve into the mind of a great author.

Join us for a Q&A session with Ben, where you can dive into the world of ‘Rivers of London’ and get insights into his writing process.

Don’t miss the chance to get your copy of ‘The Masquerades of Spring’ signed by Ben himself.

So, prepare your questions and join us for what promises to be a memorable evening!

Suitable for ages 16+
BYO drinks and snacks

If the event is full please join the waiting list!

Light up your neighbourhood with a series of free, family-friendly workshops where participants can design, make and parade their own lanterns.

Lanterns are made all over the world as a way to celebrate culture and tradition, such as during the Lunar New Year and Diwali. You will be invited to represent your culture and identity through lantern-making workshops right here in Redbridge. We will be making around 50-60 small lanterns (suitable for people aged 8+) and 3 large lanterns (suitable for people aged 16+). Once all of the lanterns are made, you will join a parade of people to light up our streets in a vibrant and joyous celebration. Please note that you will be making the lanterns to form part of a parade, and not to take home with you.

Who is this for?

This activity is suitable for children over 8 and adults who live, work or study in Redbridge. No prior experience is necessary as these workshops are designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels.

What is the format of the workshops?

In this 90-minute workshop, we supply you with all the materials you will need and guide you step by step on how to design and build your lantern whilst giving you context about how they are used in cultures around the world.

The activity may also be a little bit messy, so wear clothes that you don’t mind getting marked.

What will I get out of it?

Having fun and creating fond memories with your friends and family, representing your culture, and bringing energy, light and colour to your neighbourhood.

How to book?

Use the links on the right hand side of the page to book via Bookwhen or call us on 020 8708 2858 and choose option 4. For more information, email hello@colours.red. Booking guarantees you a space, but there will also be some spaces available first-come-first-served on the day. Please arrive 10 minutes before the advertised start time as any empty spaces will be reallocated on the day.

How do I get there?

Fullwell Cross Library is close to Fairlop underground station (Central Line) and serviced by many different bus routes in Redbridge. Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk. There is also the close-by paid Barkingside Car Park.

Access

All our activities are step-free with facilities such as accessible toilets. Most activities can be easily adapted for people with varying disabilities or neurodiversity. Please email us at access@colours.red to discuss your requirements.

About the Artist

Emergency Exit Arts (EEA) is one of Britain’s pioneering outdoor arts companies, creating magical experiences in the places where you live, learn, work and play. They use traditional and contemporary techniques for making large and small scale lanterns using natural biodegradable willow and paper or found objects and recyclable materials. Their team of professional artists delivers inclusive, inspirational workshops and masterclasses with schools and community groups.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the advertised start time as any empty spaces will be reallocated on the day.

Come to watch a display of vibrant outfits and designs made by people here in Redbridge.

30 people from the area will be showcasing their own ‘fusion fashion’ creations, bringing together modern styling with traditional clothing inspired by their heritage and culture.

You will see elements of dying, upcycling, embellishment as well as seeing a presentation of the design process. Plus there will be a live DJ to accompany the catwalk.

Who is this for?

This event is suitable for all ages and is family friendly. Whether you’re a fashion fan or not, this will be a fun and engaging event.

What is the format of the event?

The catwalk will run for around 30 minutes, three times during the day. There will be a rolling exhibition of the design process to view throughout.

What will I get out of it?

You will get to see the creations of 30 new local fashion designers and hear from industry experts in how the clothing was made. Plus there is lots of fun to be had as there will be a live DJ and exhibition into the design process.

How to book?

Booking for the event is not required. Just turn up on the day. For more information, email hello@colours.red.

Access

All our activities are step-free with facilities such as accessible toilets. Most activities can be easily adapted for people with varying disabilities or neurodiversity. Please email us at access@colours.red to discuss your requirements. Please note that the music may be loud for some people with sensitive hearing or specific neurodiversity.

About The Artist

Caramel Rock is an educational charity that provides training and job opportunities. They focus on empowering and supporting young people to access varied training and opportunities within the fashion industry. They also champion environmentally sustainable practices to reduce our impact on the planet.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the advertised start time as any empty spaces will be reallocated on the day.

Streets of Colour is an accessible and inclusive parade of colourful flags and live music.

The parade will feature a sea of vibrant coloured silk flags. The flags represent different groups who support our communities in Redbridge and have been made by the community members themselves, alongside expert artists at Kinetika. The groups will also be carrying the flags on the day in a procession of community celebration.

There will be two parades on the day: a relaxed performance at 11:30am with live handpan music from Atlas Hand Pans, and lively parade at 3:00pm with marching New Orleans style brass band, Das Brass.

Who is this for?

The parade has been designed to be fun and accessible for all: everyone is welcome to join in the parade or come to watch it go past.

What is the format of the day?

Spectators will be encouraged either to follow the parade route or to relax at one of the designated picnic areas to sit and watch the parades throughout the day.

The relaxed performance will start at 11:30am, suitable for guests who would like a quieter experience. The afternoon performance will start at 3pm, suitable for guests who are happy with a louder show. Each parade is 1km long lasts for around an hour. See the handy route map for more details.

What will visitors get out of it?

You can enjoy free, high-quality music performances and learn more about the local communities of Redbridge at this vibrant and inclusive procession. It will be fun, inclusive and accessible.

How to book?

Booking is not necessary, you can just turn up on the day. However clicking the ‘book’ button helps us get an idea of the number of people coming and we can email you with any updates about this event (such as if the timings change due to bad weather). For more information, email hello@colours.red.

How do I get there?

Please travel to Valentines Park using public transport as car parking will be very limited. The parade start point is at Valentines Boat House, near Bandstand Avenue. Find the event start point using What3Words. We have also created a handy route map. The start point is a 12 minute walk from Ilford Station, and the closest bus stops are VB towards Ilford or VP towards Gants Hill. Plan your journey at tfl.gov.uk. There will be limited, paid car parking available at Valentines Mansion, Perth Road and Melbourne Road car parks.

Access

The overall route length is 1km and will take up to 1 hour at a slow pace. For this event, we have tried to provide a range of features for people with access needs such as:

  • A ‘relaxed’ parade in the morning
  • 2 accessible toilets with a radar key
  • A Changing Places facility from RevoLOOtion
  • Level / step free access throughout the parade
  • A designated viewing platform for people with access needs
  • Free blue badge parking in Valentines Park car parks

See the handy route map for location details. Please email us at access@colours.red to discuss your requirements.

About the Artists

Kinetika – With a 25-year track record of producing large-scale hand-painted silks through community projects, they produce spectacular outdoor events that engage diverse audiences wherever they work. Founded by artist Ali Pretty in 1997, inspired by her training in carnival arts in Trinidad and India, Kinetika now has an unrivalled reputation for working with local communities on projects that change the way people feel about where they live. Based in Purfleet since 2014, Kinetika delivers activity both at ‘home’ in Thurrock and ‘away’ across the UK and abroad.

Hannah from Atlas Handpans has created the handpans herself in her workshop in East London. She also runs the London Handpan Group, where she shares her love for the instrument. The sound of a handpan is inspired by nature and creates a connection to the natural word, like running water or rain. All handpans are tuned in a certain scale, the scales evoking a different mood.

Das Brass are the UK’s most diverse brass band. Their band consists of traditional New Orleans style horn section instruments: trombones, trumpets, saxophones, sousaphone and drums. As well as playing New Orleans style music, they also fuse contemporary songs from the likes of Pharrell and Beyoncé to create a truly unique experience. High energy, charismatic and exuberant shows are their trademark.

Join Tinder Sticks across Autumn and Winter for a series of adult bushcraft days.

This session will focus on whittling – carving useful campcraft projects, how to set up a tarp shelter and learning the art of fieldcraft – how to sneak up on animals without being seen!

A day in the woods for over 18’s only. Please bring a packed lunch and bottle of water.

Join a group walk guided by our education ranger to discover Hainault Forest. This walk is all about becoming comfortable and confident outdoors. This event is free, and will last approximately 2 hours

This walk will follow the Lake or Woodland Trail (group dependent) which is approximately 1-1.5 miles long, this Trail is described as;

LAKE – Flat, wide path with smooth purpose-built surface
WOODLAND – Wide, mostly flat path. Firm gravel surface with a single wide gate.

We will walk at a gentle pace, learning about the surroundings and connecting to nature. This walk will follow our most accessible trails, suitable for most pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

No experience is needed and this walk is open to everyone over 14 years old. We politely ask that you do not bring your dog to this walk to ensure everyone is comfortable.

Join IODS for a Spooktacular Halloween Quiz!


Get ready for an afternoon of chills, thrills, and trivia spills! Gather your bravest friends and join us for a hauntingly fun Halloween Quiz that will test your wits and your courage.


Dive into a world of mystery and magic as you tackle questions about classic horror movies, spine-tingling folklore, and everything that goes bump in the night. Don your most creative costumes and bring your best carved pumpkin for a chance to win some wickedly awesome prizes!


Whether you’re a ghostly genius or a clueless zombie, there’s something for everyone in this eerie afternoon of entertainment. Enjoy themed games, eerie music, and a cauldron of surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Mark your calendars and prepare for an afternoon filled with ghoulish laughter and ghastly fun. Are you brave enough to face the challenge?


Don’t miss out on the most frightfully fun afternoon of the year! Gather your team, and let the haunting begin!


Prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy

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