Redbridge Libraries

05/02/2023

🧘‍🧠To celebrate (6 February - 12 February), join Cherie for a Mindfulness Storytime on Tuesday 7 February.

📍Fullwell Cross Library
🕙10:00 am - 10:30 am

📍Hainault Library
🕚11:15 am - 11:45 am

This session will give you and your child some time. Stretching and exploring some fun positions as well as learning some breathing exercises to slow down and our energy followed by a story about a range of emotions.

Suitable for under 5's

No need to book, just turn up!
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Barkingside Art Club

04/02/2023

Walk_It_Out are offering some free workshops to build & in females aged 16+ at Central on Tuesdays, 7/2 & 7/3, 6.30pm. Find out more and book your place: https://tinyurl.com/mr492n3m. Discover your best life!

03/02/2023

Looking to optimise your ? Seeking a nutrient-rich -aging diet? Like to eat healthily on a budget? Join local therapist Susanne Jager online as she introduces you to Dr Fuhrman’s diet, which helped in her health journey. There are 2 dates to choose from: Saturday, 11/2; 6pm to 7.30pm and Saturday, 4/3; 9am to 10.30am. Tickets: £10; £5 concessions for pensioners, those on benefits or low income. Info and recipe handout included. Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/5cfhaep4.

03/02/2023

💕 We're sharing the love this February 💕

Save over £200 with our special offer this month!

🏊Access to all 6 gyms and 3
🧘Unlimited group classes
📱Booking available through the Vision App
... and more!

➡️ Find out more about this fantastic February and sign up: visionrcl.org.uk/join

02/02/2023

Today is 2023. 💬🗣️

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Make space in your day for a conversation about mental health this Time to Talk Day.

Read more here: https://timetotalkday.co.uk/

02/02/2023

February is + History Month!

In Redbridge we’re proud to have a dedicated time to celebrate and promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the communities we live in.

As part of we are hosting a number of that you can get involved in.

From and materials to and even nights and so much more!

🏳️‍🌈 For a full listing of events and activities you can take part in please visit our website - find out more and join in: vrcl.uk/LGBT

01/02/2023

Don’t forget & Night Laugh_Able is at tonight, 1 February, 7.30pm! Prizes for best audience members! BYOB. Special show. Book advance tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2ty95u9b or pay on the door.



Laugh-Able One Place East

28/01/2023

Looking for a welcoming space to spend some time on Sunday? Central is now open on Sundays from 11am to 5pm and could be the perfect choice. Check it out? All welcome. https://tinyurl.com/bdddeynx

28/01/2023

begins today? It’s a time to celebrate all types of stories - fairy tales and fantasy, adventure and horror, fiction and real-life. Across the country, a web of stories will be spun this week, creating magic between the breath of the teller and the ear of the listener. Join in with : https://visionrcl.org.uk/libraries-heritage-culture/national-storytelling-week/.

27/01/2023

Friday, 27 January is Holocaust Memorial Day. The theme is ‘Ordinary People’. Ordinary people were involved in all aspects of the Holocaust, N**i persecution of other groups, and in the genocides that took place in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. Ordinary people were perpetrators, bystanders, rescuers, witnesses – and ordinary people were victims. Find out more here: www.hmd.org.uk/

has a special collection for children:
https://tlc.overdrive.com/library/youth/collection/1289796



OverDrive Libby App

26/01/2023

local group Walk_It_Out are offering some special workshops to build & in females aged 16+? Taking place at Central on Tuesdays, 7/2 & 7/3, they are free to attend. Find out more and book your place: https://tinyurl.com/mr492n3m. The best project you'll ever work on is you!

26/01/2023

is looking for unpublished science fiction and fantasy writers of colour. From magical stories to tales set in space, and fantasy realms, whatever kind of you're writing, they want to read it! Closing date for entries is Monday 6 February: www.futureworldsprize.co.uk

25/01/2023

you can join sessions with . at Central ? Sessions are on Fridays, 1pm and are perfect if you wish to begin or to deepen your current practice. Visit: https://vrcl.uk/Reiki_Meditation

25/01/2023

Like ? Then you’ll love & Comedy Night Laugh_Able at , Wednesday, 1 February, 7.30pm! Special show. Prizes for best audience members! BYOB. Book your advance tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2ty95u9b.



Laugh-Able One Place East

25/01/2023

If you love or want to try out why not join us at Cross Library Chess Club for our 2023 Chess

There’s no requirement to be booked in with the Chess Club, just turn up and join in. We have a 30 attendee limit for the competition, and seats will be given to first arrivals.

The tournament will be happening during the Tuesday sessions from 4.30 to 5.30 on the following dates:

♟️Tuesday 31 January
♟️Tuesday 7 February
♟️Tuesday 21 February
♟️Tuesday 28 February

Come along and join in!

For more information visit: vrcl.uk/chess

25/01/2023

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today. Cervical screening saves lives. For more information visit 🔗 https://orlo.uk/ir6OL

24/01/2023

Like to discover a breakthrough nutrient-rich diet to optimise your ? Join local therapist Susanne Jager online as she introduces you to Dr Fuhrman’s diet. There are 2 dates to choose from: Saturday, 11/2; 6pm to 7.30pm and
Saturday, 4/3; 9am to 10.30am. Tickets: £10; £5 concessions for pensioners, those on benefits or low income. You will receive an info and recipe handout. Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/5cfhaep4.

24/01/2023

We invite the community to join us, at Valentines Park, in commemorating victims of persecution in a special service on Day - featuring a number of guest speakers -including the Mayor of Redbridge, Redbridge councillors, faith leaders and more.

Join us on Friday 27 for this

Find out more: https://vrcl.uk/HMD

24/01/2023

Great Mental Health Day 2023 – Thrive

Great Mental Health Day 2023 – Thrive

Use the interactive map to explore events, initiatives and support in your area. Or browse below for regional events organised by Thrive LDN and Good Thinking to mark Great Mental Health Day 2023.

23/01/2023

We’re pleased to be working with Walk_It_Out to offer some special workshops to build confidence and resilience in females. Taking place at Central on Tuesdays, 7/2 & 7/3, they are free to attend and suitable for females aged 16+. Find out more and book your place: https://tinyurl.com/mr492n3m.

23/01/2023

Our parks and are available to hire for or events.

📣 Hurry - close on Tuesday 31 - don't miss out on this great opportunity.

➡️ Find out more and apply:
https://vrcl.uk/host

23/01/2023

NHS animated cervical cancer and cervical screening video (English)

NHS animated cervical cancer and cervical screening video (English)

A short, animated video in English showing the importance of cervical screening. It helps overcome some common myths and fears with cervical screening, cervi...

23/01/2023

Active Body, Healthy Mind

Active Body, Healthy Mind

This year, Vision will provide Redbridge residents the opportunity to “get into” physical fitness and find out what opportunities are available across Redbridge. Part of a brand new partnership with Redbridge Institute. ✔ Are you feeling low and would benefit from some ‘me’ time?✔ Do yo...

22/01/2023

We wish a Happy to those who are celebrating this weekend. May the bring you luck, prosperity and . We have a special collection for and young people on : https://tlc.overdrive.com/library/youth/collection/1407094.



OverDrive Libby App

21/01/2023

Central is now open on Sundays from 11am to 5pm, offering all our great services? Check it out. All welcome. https://tinyurl.com/bdddeynx

20/01/2023

Drum roll please! & Night Laugh_Able is hosting their first night for 2023 at , Wednesday, 1 February, 7.30pm for ! Prizes for best audience members! BYOB. Book your advance tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2ty95u9b.



Laugh-Able One Place East

20/01/2023

we’re launching a new group to talk about everything and you’re invited to be part of it? Join an informal session at Central , Sat 21/1, 1pm to investigate interest in the group & talk about what the group could offer: https://tinyurl.com/2s65fhke.

20/01/2023

Take a look at Redbridge Arts for some memories and reflections on Outdoor Arts 2022. Wonder which outdoor events you attended and enjoyed?

😃Hi everybody 👋🏽

We are starting this year by looking back at memorable moments from Redbridge Outdoor Arts performances and events of 2022. Stay tuned to discover the team reflections over the coming weeks!
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19/01/2023

Are you interested in being part of a Focus Group?

Black Woman Kindness Initiative - working with Healthwatch Redbridge - are running a poster campaign targeting Black Women “Better Me Better Life” in an effort to highlight health inequalities. The aim of this campaign is to encourage women of colour to seek the support they need to maintain a , , more lifestyle. They’d love to hear your experiences of finding & accessing support services in Redbridge.

Join the group on Saturday, 21 January, 11.30am – 1pm, Central . Refreshments will be served. To register and for more info: email [email protected].

They want to hear from you! They want to hear your opinions and ideas!



Black Woman's Kindness Intiative

19/01/2023

We invite the community to join us, at Valentines Park, in commemorating victims of persecution in a special service on Day - featuring a number of guest speakers

Join us on Friday 27 for this

Find out more: https://vrcl.uk/HMD

18/01/2023

Like to discover a breakthrough nutrient-rich diet to optimise your ? Join local therapist Susanne Jager for some unforgettable and life-changing information during an immersive and interactive webinar as she introduces you to Dr Fuhrman’s diet. There are 2 dates to choose from: Saturday, 11/2; 6pm to 7.30pm and
Saturday, 4/3; 9am to 10.30am. Tickets: £10; £5 concession for pensioners, those on benefits or low income – you will receive a info handout. Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/5cfhaep4.

18/01/2023

January can be a cold and dark month to get through and it can be hard to find things to look forward to - but we have you covered!

➡️ Check out our latest with our top picks of things to do this in : https://vrcl.uk/3W375Qx

18/01/2023

💥 NEW ADULT CLASSES 💥

TRIAL WEEK STARTING 30TH JAN - ALL NEW CLASSES ONLY £5!
- Beginners Aerial Classes
- Musical Theatre Workout
- Beginners/Intermediate Tap Dance

Book now at: vrcl.uk/rdcadultclasses

17/01/2023

Thursday 19 January come along to for Hulla Balloony Moon Time!

Long Nose Puppets offer up a marvellous moonlit show full of riotous , zany and spiffy special cake; all iced with and by Tom Gray. Little children will feel stuffed to the brim with magic.

🌙 Perfect for ages 2+
Book your now: https://vrcl.uk/3CbTsrc

17/01/2023

Redbridge Cost Of Living

Redbridge Cost Of Living

Redbridge Cost Of Living

16/01/2023

we’re launching a new group to talk about everything and you’re invited to be part of it? There’s an informal session at Central , Sat 21/1, 1pm to investigate interest in the group & talk about what the group could offer. Join us? https://tinyurl.com/2s65fhke.

15/01/2023

(22 Jan) is a festival celebrated in several Asian countries. This starts the Year of the Water Rabbit, a symbol of longevity, peace & prosperity in Chinese culture. So, 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope. View our related collection for children and young people: https://tlc.overdrive.com/library/youth/collection/1407094.



OverDrive Libby App

14/01/2023

Too busy to visit Central today? Well, don’t forget that it’s now open on Sundays from 11am to 5pm offering the same great library services. All welcome. Give it a go? vrcl.uk/3jjapcl

13/01/2023

Our urban trees have stood central to the story of urban development and urban living for centuries. What human stories have they witnessed? Time to give the a voice! Secrets of the Trees - the –– encourages you to do just that! https://walklistencreate.org/competition/urban-tree-festival-2023-writing-competition/.

13/01/2023

Monday 16 January join us at Central Library for to Group : Pilates

💪 focuses on helping improve overall and .

Find out about and feel benefits for yourself, come along to this fun introduction session!

💪 For more information: https://vrcl.uk/3XcKIZE