Spring / Summer Updates
Please see all our updates for our Spring/Summer term. (Last update 26/06/2025)
FOOTBALL in NEWHAM
What do you do when football’s already come home? You bring it RIGHT home
Following the Lionesses stunning Euro’s final victory four years ago - on Saturday 5 July, they start the campaign to retain the title.
The opening match is against France and the FA has picked Newham to host a flagship event to encourage more of our women and girls to get involved in the game.
From 4pm to 7pm at Central Park there will be taster sessions, skills, and drills with top coaches from Central Park Allstars FC and the FA.
Plus, after training you're invited to watch the crucial opening game on a live big screen.
If you are interested (Click HERE)
Summer Reading Challenge with a Blue Peter star.
Blue Peter star to conjure up magic for the Summer Reading Challenge
Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney comes to Stratford Library this summer to help with Newham’s annual Summer Reading Challenge.
Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney comes to Stratford Library this summer to help with Newham’s annual Summer Reading Challenge.
Joel, known for his mind-bending magic, will perform a selection of family-friendly tricks designed to spark the imagination on Wednesday July 9 between 4pm and 5pm.
Every year around 38,000 children and young people in Newham throw themselves into the Summer Reading Challenge, a national initiative to encourage children to read for pleasure during the summer holidays.
Selena Reyes, Library Development Officer, said: “He’ll be showing off his magic skills, answering questions and, of course, be free for selfies.”
To see Joel, and book your FREE ticket (Click HERE)
Sue Ferguson - Memorial
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Windrush Day 2025
Celebrate the vibrant legacy of the Windrush Generation
Join Newham as they celebrate Windrush Day 2025, with free events showcasing Caribbean heritage, culture, and community in Newham.
Highlights include: TURNING POINT Film Screenings and Q+A: June 19 - 21 at The Forest Gate, East Ham, and Stratford Libraries
Windrush Day Celebration: June 21 at Stratford
Library Windrush Caribbean Film Festival: June 28 at Stratford Library
To find out more (Click HERE)
Holiday Club
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Newham Heritage Month
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Newham’s Family Hub Activity Guide
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