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Events Find out what's going on in the borough. Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://live-lbtower.cloud.contensis.com/News_events/Events/Events.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2026-10-14T14:05:24Z Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

2026-09-25T10:34:00Z 2026-09-25T10:33:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Jena-the-Narrow-Boat.aspx Photography Exhibition – Voices, Rhythms & Stories: Honouring Our Communities Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

2026-09-30T14:39:00Z 2026-09-30T14:39:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Photography-Exhibition-–-Voices-Rhythms-Stories-Honouring-Our-Communities.aspx Black marketplace Miss Alison Philcock

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

2026-09-30T14:17:00Z 2026-09-30T14:16:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/African-and-Caribbean-Art-Exhibition.aspx Watney Idea Store People's Emergency Briefing Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Join us at Idea Store Watney Market for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing.

2026-10-13T13:16:00Z 2026-10-13T13:31:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Watney-idea-store-people-emergency-briefing.aspx Tower Hamlets Climate Emergency Briefing Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Join us for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing, a compelling film that explores the causes and impacts of the climate and nature crisis.

2026-08-28T12:52:00Z 2026-09-28T13:55:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Tower-Hamlets-Climate-Emergency-Briefing-19-Oct.aspx Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

2026-09-30T14:17:00Z 2026-09-30T14:16:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/African-and-Caribbean-Art-Exhibition.aspx Tower Hamlets Climate Emergency Briefing Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Join us for a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing, a compelling film that explores the causes and impacts of the climate and nature crisis.

2026-09-28T13:54:00Z 2026-09-28T13:53:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Tower-Hamlets-Climate-Emergency-Briefing-20-Oct.aspx Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

2026-09-30T14:17:00Z 2026-09-30T14:16:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/African-and-Caribbean-Art-Exhibition.aspx Tower Hamlets Sustainability Fair Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Join us at the Green Week Sustainability Fair on 21 October 2026.

2026-08-28T12:55:00Z 2026-09-17T11:55:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Tower-Hamlets-Sustainability-Fair.aspx Hair Braiding Workshops Miss Alison Philcock

Teaching the traditionally African skill of hair braiding and afro hairstyling to local residents

2026-09-30T12:22:00Z 2026-09-30T16:10:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Hair-Braiding-Workshops.aspx Black History Month 2026: Open Mic Night Miss Alison Philcock

Hosted by Poet Nike Shonibare, Black History Month Open Mic Night brings Black poets, writers and spoken-word performers together.

2026-10-02T14:59:00Z 2026-10-02T14:59:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-History-Month-2026-Open-Mic-Night.aspx Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

As part of Tower Hamlets Green Week 2026, join us for the Biodiversity & Growing Symposium.

2026-08-28T13:00:00Z 2026-09-17T11:59:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Tower-Hamlets-Biodiversity-and-growing-symposium.aspx Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

2026-09-30T14:17:00Z 2026-09-30T14:16:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/African-and-Caribbean-Art-Exhibition.aspx Poetry Open Night Miss Alison Philcock

Poplar Poetry Evening presents 'Your Stage…Your Show' Open Mic Celebration

2026-09-25T10:53:00Z 2026-09-25T10:53:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Poetry-Open-Night.aspx Soul Cinema – Children's Film Screening Miss Alison Philcock

A family-friendly film afternoon at Poplar Union, featuring a screening of Disney Pixar's Soul.

2026-09-30T14:48:00Z 2026-09-30T14:47:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Soul-Cinema-–-Children's-Film-Screening.aspx Flower Making Workshop Miss Alison Philcock

Black History Month Flower-Making Workshop invites participants to explore craft, identity and connection.

2026-10-02T15:55:00Z 2026-10-02T15:54:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Flower-Making-Workshop.aspx St Hildas East - People's Emergency briefing screening Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Come along for this in-person screening of People's Emergency Briefing.

2026-10-13T13:30:00Z 2026-10-13T13:49:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/St-Hildas-emergency-briefing.aspx Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

2026-09-30T14:17:00Z 2026-09-30T14:16:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/African-and-Caribbean-Art-Exhibition.aspx Community Tree Planting Day Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Our community planting day is free and open to everyone, including families.

2026-10-02T15:27:00Z 2026-10-02T15:25:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Community-Tree-Planting-Day.aspx Black Owned Market Miss Alison Philcock

Celebrate black culture at Poplar Union's vibrant Black History Month market.

2026-09-25T11:50:00Z 2026-09-25T11:49:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-Owned-Market.aspx Afro-Hair Fayre Miss Alison Philcock

The Afro-Hair Fair offers a culturally safe space to explore identity and self-expression.

2026-09-25T11:06:00Z 2026-09-25T11:06:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Afro-Hair-Fayre.aspx Honouring Our Communities - Bunting Making Workshop: Session 4 Miss Alison Philcock

Trapped in Zone One are hosting a series of workshops throughout October to celebrate Black History Month.

2026-09-25T09:43:00Z 2026-09-25T09:42:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Honouring-Our-Communities-Bunting-Making-Workshop-Session-4.aspx Threads of Heritage: Crochet leading to Knitting Workshop Miss Alison Philcock

A series of free participatory workshops exploring Somali cultural heritage through:Somali craft tradition.

2026-09-25T14:59:00Z 2026-09-25T15:21:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Threads-of-Heritage-Crochet-leading-to-Knitting-Workshop.aspx Swinging at the Savoy Miss Alison Philcock

An immersive intergenerational experience ending with a social dance for everyone to enjoy.

2026-09-25T12:10:00Z 2026-09-25T12:09:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Swinging-at-the-Savoy.aspx Exhibition: Jazz Dance in British Culture Miss Alison Philcock

This exhibition explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.

2026-09-24T17:03:00Z 2026-09-24T17:02:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Exhibition-Jazz-Dance-in-British-Culture.aspx Jena the Narrow Boat Miss Alison Philcock

Jena is a narrow boat visiting Poplar Union this October. Poplar Union are excited to host a variety of engaging events for everyone in the community throughout the month.

This exhibition brings together a collection of photographs of those who have performed and participated at Poplar Union

A marketplace, where black owned businesses will be able to offer, sell and promote their products.

2026-09-30T14:13:00Z 2026-09-30T14:12:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Black-marketplace.aspx African and Caribbean Art Exhibition Miss Alison Philcock

Mini art installation curated by a black Tower Hamlets resident

2026-09-30T14:17:00Z 2026-09-30T14:16:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/African-and-Caribbean-Art-Exhibition.aspx St Georges Town Hall Open Day Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Come down to the open day at St Georges Town Hall

2026-09-07T14:46:00Z 2026-09-07T14:46:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/St-Georges-Town-Hall-Open-Day.aspx Right to Grow Tower Hamlets x Green Week: How to start a community food garden Mr Phillip Nduoyo

Come and grow your own food and support healthy ecosystems in Tower Hamlets.

2026-10-02T15:13:00Z 2026-10-02T15:28:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Right-to-Grow-Tower-Hamlets-x-Green-Week-Community-Food-Garden.aspx Soul Cinema Miss Alison Philcock

Head down to Poplar Union for a family-friendly film day.

2026-09-25T12:00:00Z 2026-09-30T14:40:00Z https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/News_events/Events/2026/October/Soul-Cinema.aspx