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Join Sakthi Fine Arts Youth Dance Group for a spectacular afternoon of mesmerizing dance performances by the talented students of “Natyakalaimani” Anusha Sajeev.
As a pre-event for South Asian Heritage Month, Sakthi Fine Arts Youth Dance Group will proudly showcase the rich cultural traditions of some of our local South Asian communities.
Don’t miss this enchanting showcase of heritage and artistry!
Join us at Roding Valley Park for a Park Action Day! If you have some spare time on your hands and would like to enjoy the great outdoors, then why not help us to keep our parks and opens spaces smart?
Meeting Point: Roding Valley Park gate on Roding Lane South, near to junction with Whitney Avenue, IG4 5PP
Join us together as we build a range of habitats, including a sparkling pond, invertebrate refuges, and other features to support local biodiversity. It’s a great chance to learn practical conservation skills, enjoy the outdoors, and make a lasting difference for nature.
Meeting Point: Nutter Lane entrance, E11 2JA
If you have some spare time on your hands and would like to enjoy the great outdoors, then why not help us to keep our parks and opens spaces smart? Join us as we get ready to clear and cut back overhanging vegetation along the paths.
Meeting Point: Claybury entrance on Roding Lane North, opposite Vicarage Road, IG8 8NQ
We’re heading back to Fairlop for the exciting second part of our invertebrate survey work! In this session we will explore, observe, and record the incredible invertebrates that call Fairlop home. All are welcome!
Meeting Point: Meeting outside the Boathouse, Fairlop Waters Country Park, Forest Rd, Ilford IG6 3HN
Roll up your sleeves and join us as we take action to protect our woodland! We’ll be working together to remove invasive plant species that threaten the health of the native ecosystem.
Meeting Point: Claybury entrance on Ravensbourne Gardens, near junction with Wedmore Avenue, IG5 0XF
Come along and help us as we tidy up the paths by trimming back overhanging vegetation to keep things looking neat and well cared for.
Meeting Point: Roding Valley Park gate on Roding Lane South, near to junction with Whitney Avenue, IG4 5PP
Discover the hidden wonders of nature! Join us for a hands on wildlife survey experience as we explore the habitats of Fairlop in search of new invertebrate species.
Meeting Point: Barkingside entrance to Fairlop Waters Country Park, Station Road, IG6 1NB
Join us for a rewarding day of fresh air, community spirit, and nature care!
We’ll be managing and enhancing the wildflower meadows and creating small wildlife areas.
Meeting Point: Outside The James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East, Woodford, IG8 7JQ
If you love reading and discussing books, this is the perfect event for you!
We’ll be reading and discussing ‘Brotherless Night’ by V.V. Ganeshananthan, which won the Women’s Prize for Fiction in 2024.
Brotherless Night is a coming-of-age novel set during the Sri Lankan civil war. It centres around 16-year-old Sashi, who lives in Jaffna with her parents and four brothers. Sashi dreams of becoming a doctor while her brothers and first love join the Tamil Tigers. As Sashi studies medicine during the Sri Lankan civil war, she confronts difficult questions about loyalty, duty and what it means to be a good person.
In addition to Brotherless Night. the conversation can include any books set in or authored by writers from South Asian countries. We are eager to hear your thoughts and recommendations!
Join our Book Chat to connect with fellow book lovers and explore the rich literary voices of South Asia. Discover new reads, share your favourites, and get inspired!
You can join the book chat in-person at Redbridge Central Library, or you can join online! If attending in-person, you can bring a drink in a covered cup. Biscuits will be provided.