What's On
Scroll down the page to discover an exciting range of events every month as well regular, weekly activities, for all ages, on offer at your local Idea Store.
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Unite and Resist! 5 September 2019 - Saturday February 2020 Our new exhibition showcases original archives from our collections which illustrate the prolific activism of the people of Tower Hamlets in the latter decades of the twentieth century. From the Stepney School Strike to the Battle of Brick Lane, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Stop Clause 28, the exhibition shines a light on these and other important moments in the borough’s recent history including several lesser known struggles. Full list of exhibition events |
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November |
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Writeidea Festival Friday 15 November - Sunday 17 November The eleventh Writeidea Festival, Tower Hamlets Council’s unique free reading festival, takes place over the weekend of 15-17 November. There's a wonderful programme of over 40 events that bring writers and readers together. See the programme |
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Story Time Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and libraries Monday to Saturday10:30am - 11:15am |
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Reading Aloud Relax after school with refreshments and a story The Daily Serial for children up to 11 years takes place at all Idea Stores and libraries. Monday to Friday, 3:30pm |
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Idea Store Business Workshops and Seminars Idea Store runs a monthly series of seminars and workshops for small business at Idea Store Whitechapel. Whether you're just starting out, have a great business idea or need help with marketing or your online social media presence - we'll have a seminar for you - and it's FREE. See our current events |
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Mondays
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Conversation Club |
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Job Support Session with Krypton Training Delivered in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd, a specialist careers advice and employment support service provider. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 Mondays, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Prime Time Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with staff about new books, CDs, DVDs. For the over 50s. Mondays, 10:15am - 11:45am Idea Store Whitechapel Mondays, 11:00am - 12.00pm Idea Store Bow |
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Knit Wits Bring your knitting, lunch and hang out with other knitters.New members always welcome. Unravel and unwind!! Mondays 1:00 - 2:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practise basic computer skills at your own pace. Mondays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm Idea Store Bow |
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Book Break |
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Boys' Book Club For boys up to 11 years. A club especially for boys to get together and share their reading experiences, explore a range of reading materials and media and talk about anything that interests them. Snacks and drinks provided. Have lots of fun making friends and enjoy a variety of activities. Look out for quizzes and prizes – and maybe a penalty shoot out. In all Idea Stores and libraries Mondays, 4:00 pm |
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PopLaw Legal Advice PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Mondays, 6:15pm - 8:15pm (starts 6 February 2017) Idea Store Whitechapel |
Tuesdays
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Job Club at Cubitt Town Library Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet
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Toy Library |
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Conversation Club |
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Job Support Session with Krypton Training National Career Service and Employment Support service provided in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 4th Tuesday of month, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00am - 4:30pm Idea Store Bow |
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Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading and conversation. Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Idea Store Canary Wharf Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Citizens Advice Bureau Service |
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Girls' Book Club This group is a fun way for girls to get together and enjoy stories and a wide variety of activities, such as quizzes and creative projects. Make new friends and gain new experiences by taking part. In all Idea Stores and libraries Tuesdays at 4:00pm |
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PopLaw Legal Advice PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Bengali Book Group Discuss books with fellow readers and share in the rich cultural diversity of the Bengali language and community. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
Wednesday
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Idea Store Job Club |
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Conversation Club Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club. For speakers of other languages. Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Legal Advice Free 30 minute one to one legal advice sessions with barrister Allison Fordham. By appointment only. To check available dates and book a slot please check with staff at the Help Desk in person at Idea Store Canary Wharf. Two Wednesdays in the month, 4pm - 6pm Idea Store Canary Wharf |
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Job Support Session with Krypton Training National Career Service and Employment Support service provided in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 3rd Wednesday of month, 10:00am - 5:00pm, Idea Store Watney Market 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf Every Wednesday, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Job Club Our Job Club which offers free, friendly advice on finding suitable training courses, developing your employability skills, Writing CVs and application form and searching for a jobs and interview techniques. Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Aaj Kal: Current affairs in Bengali Discuss local and international news,views or even a book and learn basic computer skills over tea and coffee. Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practise basic computer skills at your own pace. Wednesdays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Cubitt Town Library Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Code Club Would you like to learn to make your own computer games? At Code Club you can learn to make cool games, animations and websites too! Fun for ages 7 - 11 years Wednesdays at 4pm In all Idea Stores and libraries |
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Chess Club |
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Turning Pages Book Group A chance to talk all things books! Disover this month's Book Group title! Third Wednesday of every month 6 - 7.30pm Idea Store Canary Wharf |
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Book Group Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Disover this month's Book Group title! First Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Idea Store Bow |
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Job Club Drop into our free workshops for help with finding employment or starting your own business. Use our online resources: · Self-assessments on Universal Skills · Create or improve your CV · Tips on interview questions and answers · Apply for Universal Job Match · Online applications · Apply for volunteer roles with Idea Store · Access and download eBooks, magazines, newspapers, music and audiobooks Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00pm Idea Store Watney Market |
Thursday
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Tower Hamlets Startup Surgery Have you recently embarked on their entrepreneurial journey and are looking for support and guidance to grow your business? Do you live in London and have a business idea or you’re an entrepreneurs who has registered their business within the last 12 months? Then this is the event for you! Learn about the SiLL programme and how you could potentially join. Or, if you have already registered for the program you can book a one to one. Access to our business support digital classroom If you have a laptop please bring it with you Thursdays 9:30am – 1:00pm Idea store Whitechapel, 1st Floor Business Zone |
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Citizens Advice Bureau Service |
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Prime Time Come along to our weekly gatherings for anyone over 50! We aim to bring you culture, news, books, activities, talks and outings. Prime Time sessions are a great way to unwind and relax with a cup of tea. Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Idea Store Chrisp Street Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Idea Store Watney Market Thursdays, 11:15am - 12:45pm Cubitt Town Library |
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Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading or conversation. Thursdays, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Bethnal Green Library Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet |
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Idea Online [all ages] |
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Teenage Book Club For over 12s only.Let’s share reading with others in a relaxing and friendly environment. Work with Idea Store staff to create a place that is special for you, where you can spend time with your friends and make new ones. In all Idea Stores and libraries Thursdays, 4:00pm |
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Book Group A chance to talk all things books! Disover this month's Book Group title! 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 - 7:00pm Cubitt Town Library |
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Book Group Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly bookgroup. Disover this month's Book Group title! 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel |
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Book Group Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly bookgroup.. Disover this month's Book Group title! 4th Thursday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Watney Market |
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Job Club Drop into our free workshops for help with finding employment or starting your own business. Use our online resources: · Self-assessments on Universal Skills · Create or improve your CV · Tips on interview questions and answers · Apply for Universal Job Match · Online applications · Apply for volunteer roles with Idea Store · Access and download eBooks, magazines, newspapers, music and audiobooks Fridays 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street |
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Councillor Bex White – Surgery |
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Account3 Legal Advice Session Free, drop-in general legal advice session with Account3. Money and debt, housing, council tax, employment rights, special needs education, consumer issues. Fridays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Idea Store Bow |
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Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet |
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Homework Club Homework to do? We will help you find the answers with Britannica Online and other online and printed resources. In all Idea Stores and libraries Fridays from 4:00pm |
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Dads' Club Dads’ Club is for dads to share books with their children. In all Idea Stores and libraries Saturdays, 11:15am |
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Family Reading Group An opportunity for families to read together and share stories. Meet new families and make new friends. In all Idea Stores and libraries Saturdays, 2:15pm |
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Councillor Kahar Chowdhury – Surgery |
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Art Club Explore your creative side, find out about famous artists and look at how illustrations complement a story. Age: 5 - 11yrs. Sundays, 2:15pm Idea Store Bow, Idea Store Canary Wharf, Idea Store Chrisp Street and Idea Store Whitechapel |