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14 <strong>26</strong> <strong>October</strong> 2012 <strong>26</strong> <strong>October</strong> 2012 15 WHAT’S ON WIN! EVENTS ■ Light Entertainment <strong>Barking</strong> Baptist Church presents entertainment from young performers including Britain’s Got Talent 2011 finalist Paul Gbegbaje, Gospel Rappers, S.O. The Kid From Preacher Boy Music. Sunday 28 Otober, 4pm-7pm Tickets £5 adults, £4 in advance, under 21 tickets for £2. To book call Janet on 07932 672109 ■ Church bazaar Christmas cards, wrapping paper, presents and stocking fillers, novelty items, new and good-asnew clothes. Refreshments. Thursday 8 November, 10am-4pm Friday 9 November, 10am-2 pm Saturday 10 November, 10am-2pm Marks Gate Baptist Church, Danbury Close, Marks Gate 020 8599 9225 Eastbury Manor House Eastbury Square, <strong>Barking</strong> IG11 9SN, 020 8724 1002 First and second Saturday of each month: 10am-4pm Every Monday and Tuesday: 10am-4pm (except holidays) ■ Candlelit tours Join a National Trust volunteer on an atmospheric guided evening tour of the house. Tea or coffee on arrival. Tuesday 30 <strong>October</strong>, 7.30pm- 9.30pm £5, prior booking and prepayment essential ■ Remember, Remember the Fifth of November Discover our rumoured connections to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 with themed activities for children and a costumed sketch our History Research Group. Come and create a picture poem of your own gunpowder plot. Saturday 3 November, 10am-4pm n Costumed sketch, 11.30am and 2.30pm n Craft activity, 10.30am-3pm, £2 per child n Gunpowder plot trail, free Valence House Becontree Avenue <strong>Dagenham</strong> RM8 3HT 020 8227 2034 Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm ■ Gallery Tours Discover the stories of the objects on display on a guided tour led by the museum curator. Cinema tickets for a family of four Saturday 3 November, 10.30am and 2pm No booking required. Free entry ■ A Grimm Hallowe’en Special Join us for a fun day inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytales. Enjoy traditional Hallowe’en activities and meet the Creepy- Crawly man. Saturday 27 <strong>October</strong> 10am-4pm Suitable for six years and over. Free. ■ Halloween Ghost Tour Want to know more about the ghostly goings on at Valence House? Then why not join the Museum Curator on Halloween night for a tour of the spooky tales and spectral sightings connected to this ancient house. Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong>, 7.30pm- 9pm No under 18s allowed, £7.50 per person ■ Memoirs of a Little Blighter 1934-1946: An audience with John Barfoot Join local author and historian John Barfoot as he reads from his latest book: “Memoirs of a Little Blighter, 1934-1946”. This little book of pre-war and wartime memories capture vividly a young boy’s life growing up in <strong>Barking</strong> and Ilford. Valence House Visitor Centre, Tuesday 6 November, 2pm- 3.30pm Admission free, no need to book ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Art Society Autumn exhibition A display of art work by members of the <strong>Barking</strong> Art Society. Many works are for sale. Runs until 17 November. ■ Family History helpdesks Run by the <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> branch of the East of London Family History Society. It operates on a first come first served basis, so at busy times there may be a delay. Saturday 27 <strong>October</strong>, 10am- 3.45pm (closes for lunch 12.30- 1.15pm) PARKS Call 020 8227 2332 for bookings or if you have access requirements. Wear suitable clothing and footwear. For the distribution list email parksandcountryside@lbbd. gov.uk <strong>Barking</strong> Park Longbridge Road, <strong>Barking</strong> What type of animal does Ben Stiller play in Madagascar 3? A) Lamb B) Unicorn C) Lion Answer............................... Name.................................. Phone................................. Address.............................. ............................................ ............................................ Send your entry to: Sharon George, thenews competition, Vue Cinema, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Leisure Park, Cook Road, <strong>Dagenham</strong> RM9 6UQ The closing date is Monday 5 November. The winners will be notified by phone. You may receive further information from Vue Cinema as a result of your entry, but your details will not be used for any other marketing project. If you would prefer not to receive information from Vue Cinema, please tick here o Terms and conditions available on request Meet at the Lodge ■ Tour de Park Monday 29 <strong>October</strong>, 10am-12 noon For families, no booking necessary ■ Treasure Hunt Monday 29 <strong>October</strong>, 2pm-3pm For families, booking essential ■ Autumn Watch Tuesday 30 <strong>October</strong>, 2pm-4pm For children aged four to eight, booking essential ■ Come and Play Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong>, 10am- 11am For children under the age of four, booking essential ■ Park Manager’s Walkabout Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong>, 5.30pm- 6.30pm Open to all, booking essential ■ Friends of <strong>Barking</strong> Park meeting Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong>, 7pm-9pm For adults, booking essential ■ Park Managers Hour Thursday 1 November, 2pm-3pm For adults, booking essential ■ Health Walk Saturday 3 November, 11am- 12 noon Open to all, no booking necessary ■ The Round Tables annual firework display Saturday 3 November, 5pm onwards Open to all, no booking necessary, cost to be confirmed Beam Parklands Meet by the entrance off Oval Road North ■ Beam Parklands Walk Monday 29 <strong>October</strong> and 5 November, 9am-10am Open to all, no booking necessary ■ Jogging Club Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong> and 7 November, 6pm-7pm Open to all, no booking necessary ■ Witches and Wizards Thursday 1 November, 1pm-3pm For children under 12 years, no need to book Eastbrookend Country Park <strong>Dagenham</strong> Road, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Meet at the Millennium Centre ■ Ranger Ramble Saturday 27 <strong>October</strong>, 2pm-3.30pm Open to all, no booking necessary ■ Map Mayhem Tuesday 30 <strong>October</strong>, 10.30am- 12.30pm For families, no booking necessary ■ Spooky Spiders Tuesday 30 <strong>October</strong>, 2pm-3pm For children aged two to five years, booking essential ■ Dracula and the Organic Bunny of Doom Puppet show and crafts. Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong>, 12pm- 3pm. You must pre-book your seats for the puppet show by calling the parks and ranger service on 020 8227 2332. Free. ■ Sketch and Paint Friday 2 November, 10.30am- 12.30pm Open to all, booking essential ■ Junior Rangers Saturday 3 November, 10.30am- 12.30pm For children aged eight to 13 years, booking essential Mayesbrook Park Meet by the car park on Lodge Avenue opposite the Roundhouse pub ■ Ranger Ramble Monday 29 <strong>October</strong> and 5 November, 10.30am-11.30am For adults, booking essential ■ Spooky Trail Tuesday 30 <strong>October</strong>, 3.30pm- 4.30pm For children aged five to seven years, booking essential ■ Bushcraft and Den Building Fun Saturday 3 November, 1.30pm-3pm For children aged seven to 12 years, booking essential ■ Explore, Discover, Unwind Saturday 4 November, 1pm-2pm For adults, booking essential ■ Green Finger Day with the London Wildlife Trust and Ranger Service Thursday 8 November, 10am-2pm For families, booking essential THEATRE, MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA The Broadway theatre Broadway, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8507 5607 www.thebroadwaybarking.com ■ Tales of an Immigrant Friday <strong>26</strong> <strong>October</strong>, 8pm ■ Paper Tom Saturday 27 <strong>October</strong>, 7.30pm ■ The <strong>Barking</strong> Witchcraft Trials and Tour Wednesday 31 <strong>October</strong>, 9pm ■ Teenage Takeover! Thursday 1 November to Saturday 3 November, times to be confirmed – phone for details Arc Theatre Groups The Malthouse Studios, Abbey Road, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8594 1095 ■ Community Players (funded by London Borough of <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong>) Every Monday, 6.30pm (tea and biscuits), 7pm-9pm 18 years and over, free of charge ■ <strong>Barking</strong> & <strong>Dagenham</strong> Youth Theatre (Arc) Every Tuesday evening (term time), 7pm-9pm 12 years and over, £3 weekly ■ <strong>Barking</strong> & <strong>Dagenham</strong> Drama Club (directed by Arc) Every Tuesday (term time), 4.30pm-6pm Eight to 12 years, £2 weekly Dance/drama classes ■ Styled Stepz Thursdays 6pm-8.30pm Castle Green, Gale Street Kerry Harris 07965 364798 ■ Tea Dance (ballroom, sequence) Tuesdays, 1.45pm-3.45pm Wantz Hall, Rainham Road North, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Ken 020 8599 5449 Music groups ■ <strong>Barking</strong> MAD (Music and Drama) Tuesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm Ripple Centre, Ripple Road, <strong>Barking</strong> Tony 020 8592 1708 or info@ kingsleyhall.org.uk ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> Adult College Choir Wednesdays (term time) 7.15pm Adult College of <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong>, Fanshawe Crescent, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Maria 020 8591 1662 ■ Essex Drum Corps practice sessions Every Tuesday, 8pm-10pm Carrie’s Hall, Roneo Corner (near Rush Green). 020 8599 8435 ■ Gale Singers Ladies’ Choir Tuesdays 10am-11am Hatfield Community Centre, Hatfield Road, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Janet 020 8592 2270 ■ Music for the Blind and Disabled Trust Band Tuesdays 7.30pm-10pm Galleon Community Hall, Boundary Road, <strong>Barking</strong> Penny 01708 222804 ■ Newberries Variety Group Singing group – new members wanted. Fridays 8pm-10pm Wantz Library, Rainham Road North, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Mrs Blake 020 8924 0528 ■ Pavilion Brass Band Thursdays 8pm-10pm. St Cedd’s Church, Lodge Avenue. Barry 020 8554 2351 ■ Vintage Voices Singers would like some new members. Tuesday afternoons, 2pm-4pm. Chris 020 8591 0784 KEEP FIT General ■ Elderberries Activity sessions for people aged 50-plus, including exercise classes, badminton and swimming Mondays and Thursdays, 10am- 12 noon. Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, Althorne Way, <strong>Dagenham</strong> 020 8227 3338 Tuesdays, 10am-12 noon, Abbey Sports Centre, Axe Street, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8270 6800 ■ Loxford Sports Club Tuesdays, 6.45pm-9pm For mature athletes aged 40-plus Eastbury School, Rosslyn Road, <strong>Barking</strong>. Tony 01<strong>26</strong>8 724391 ■ Faircross Community Centre Mondays and Thursdays 10am-11am Faircross Community Centre, Hulse Avenue (entrance to both sides of Hulse Avenue and Hurstbourne Gardens) Joyce 020 8594 1280 Aerobics, keep fit and gymnastics at Castle Green Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong> ■ Boxercise Bootcamp Tuesday 7pm-8pm Contact Sara 07515 673440 ■ Catleap Gymnastics Sundays 1pm-5pm Catherine Bates 07903 663944 ■ Demolition Dance Thursdays 8.30pm-10pm 07707 580713 ■ Kick Box Aerobics Mondays 7.30pm-8.30pm Pierre Stancey 07880 895482 ■ Newham Twirlers Saturdays 10am-12 noon Debbie Richardson 07881 785680 ■ Pole Fitness Contact Nicola on 07969 038<strong>86</strong>3 ■ Spinning Classes Mondays 6.15pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.15pm; Fridays 6pm, Saturdays 9.45am. 020 8270 6610 ■ Zumba Wednesdays 7pm-8pm Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm and 7.30pm-8.30pm Saturdays 11am-12 noon 020 8724 1500 Cycling ■ Cycle 4 All Cycle 4 All is the borough’s newest and innovative all inclusive social cycling club, providing opportunities for everyone to ride a bike. Cycle sessions every Thursday and Sunday 10am-12 noon <strong>Barking</strong> Park. Meet by the tennis courts. Friends and family welcome. Please see www.cycle4all.co.uk and contact Tony Harvey 07817 750800 email info@cycle4all. combaum for more information. ■ 50+ Social Cycling Group Established in this summer, the cycling group provides an opportunity to gain new skills and fitness with the bicycle in a fun social environment. New members welcome. There will be leisure rides to suit all levels of cycling experience, training, skills and confidence. Group meets weekly in the winter, normally within <strong>Barking</strong> Park, please contact Russell Coe on 07774 182308 or email vandome. cycle1@ntlworld.com for more information. ■ Doctor Bike First Thursday of every Month <strong>Barking</strong> Town Square A free Doctor Bike service is available outside the Apprentice Cafe 11am-5pm. So if your bicycle needs a tune up, breaks/ gears tweaked or you would just like some advice, feel free to bring along your bicycle and visit the mechanics on hand. The next event is Thursday 1 November ■ Fit To Push! Buggy Walks, Every Friday, 11.30am-12.30pm, Meet at Gascoigne Children’s Centre Get healthy and meet other mums and dads in a weekly buggy walk. Contact Christabel on 07833 057603 ■ Family Bike Rides Every Tuesday, 4pm-5.30pm, meet outside Gascoigne Children’s Centre Join others for a ride around a local park after school. Bring kids of all ages. Bikes can be supplied, small and large and trailers for young ones too. Contact Christabel on 07833 057603 ■ Beauty and the Bike Women’s cycling group, every Friday. Meet at Gascoigne Children’s Centre, 1pm-2.30pm Pedal your way to fitness and health. Buddy up to boost your confidence. Contact Christabel on 07833 057603 ■ Walk with Us! Health walk, Every Tuesday. Meet at Gascoigne Children’s Centre, 10am-11am Meet up and explore the area as part of a walking group. The walks will be designed to keep you fit and healthy and will be altered regularly. Contact Christabel on 07833 057603 Martial arts ■ Aikido Traditional Martial Art Mondays 7pm to 9pm Thursdays 7.30pm to 9.30pm Abbey Sports Centre, <strong>Barking</strong> For men and women David 07728 918441 ■ East London Black Belt Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Castle Green, Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Master Mackey 07899 711477 ■ FSKA London Karate Club Classes for children aged five to nine years, teenagers aged 10 to 14 years and adults. Abbey Sports Centre, Axe Street, <strong>Barking</strong>. 07934 366628 www.fska-london.co.uk ■ Kids’ Karate For children aged five to 14 years Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6pm-7pm Castle Green, Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. 07934 366628 www.fska-london.co.uk ■ Roding Karate Club Mondays 6pm-8pm, Tuesdays 7pm-8pm and Fridays 7.30pm- 8.30pm. Castle Green, Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Ray Barrow 07836 288287 or Info@rodingkarate.co.uk ■ Shotokan Karate Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6pm-7pm Castle Green, Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. 07724 479798 ■ World Tang Soo Do Becontree Heath Leisure Centre Monday 8pm-9pm Thursday 7pm-9pm Mr Hartt 07944 011934 Yoga ■ Hatha Yoga Tuesdays, 7pm-8pm Castle Green, Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Gaisva 07881 840618 ■ Yoga – Weekly Classes All levels, Monday 7pm-8.30pm Eastbury Manor House, <strong>Barking</strong> Jan 020 8595 6915 SPORT If you run a local sports club for young people on a voluntary or not-for-profit basis and would like to see it featured in thenews, please get in touch – our contact details are on page 2 Athletics ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Road Runners Running club for all levels Tuesdays and Thursdays www.barkingroadrunners.org.uk ■ <strong>Dagenham</strong> 88 Runners Every Tuesday, Thursday, 7.15pm May & Baker Sports and Social Club, Rainham Road South, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Michael 01708 375773 Bowls ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Borough Bowling Club New and experienced players welcome. <strong>Barking</strong> Park, Longbridge Road. 020 8594 1280 ■ <strong>Dagenham</strong> Central Bowls Club Monday to Friday, 2pm-6pm Central Park, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Sandra Medcalf 020 8593 6<strong>86</strong>1 sandramedcalf888@btinternet.com ■ Eastbrook Community Centre Bowls Club Woods supplied. Monday and Wednesday evenings, 7.15pm Doreen Newley 020 8592 0377 ■ Old <strong>Dagenham</strong> Park Bowls Club Monday to Friday, 2pm to dusk, friendly games with other clubs at weekends Old <strong>Dagenham</strong> Park, Siviter Way, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Carole 01708 558948 ■ St Chad’s Bowling Club Club is looking for new and experienced bowlers St Chads Park Mrs Morton 01708 474839 or Mr Jarrold 020 8252 13<strong>26</strong> ■ Short Mat Bowls Very friendly club Monday and Friday evenings, 7pm for 7.30pm. Chadwell Heath Heather 01708 340874 Boxing ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Boxing Club Monday-Friday, 7pm-9pm Community Hall, Oval Road South, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Ron 07870 278379 ■ <strong>Dagenham</strong> (Police & Community) Boxing Club Monday to Thursday, 6.30pm- 8.30pm. 222 Heathway, <strong>Dagenham</strong> (above Lloyds TSB) Dan O’Sullivan 07973 656238 or gym 020 8592 0458, or email DaggerDan.Osullivan@gmail.com Website: <strong>Dagenham</strong>boxing.co.uk Canoeing ■ <strong>Barking</strong> & <strong>Dagenham</strong> Canoe Club Mayesbrook Park Canoe Lake Lodge Avenue <strong>Dagenham</strong> Meets Saturdays 11am-1pm and Wednesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm. Open to anyone over eight years of age. Costs are £3 per session. www.barkingcanoeclub.co.uk Cricket ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Cricket Club Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue, <strong>Barking</strong> Marlon King 07<strong>86</strong>6 4<strong>86</strong>184, email marlon.king@ntlworld.com or visit www.barkingcricketclub.com ■ Chadwell Heath Cricket Club St Chads Park, Alexandra Road, Chadwell Heath Steve 07973 189228 Football ■ <strong>Barking</strong> FC Including women’s, under-16, under-14 and under-12 teams www.barking-fc.co.uk/clubinfo.html ■ <strong>Dagenham</strong> United FC Under-sixes to under-16s, boys and girls welcome Paul Belcher 01708 724936 Rugby ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Rugby Club Six to 11 years old, Saturdays 10am-12 noon 12 to 16 years old, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm 17 years and older, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm-9pm Andy Pudney, 07917 344751 andypudney@yahoo.co.uk ■ <strong>Dagenham</strong> Rugby Union Boys and girls, under-sixes to under- 12s train Saturdays from 10am Under-13s to under-16s train Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm The Pavillion, Central Park, Rainham Road North, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Brian 07772 272950 or brianwren1974@hotmail.co.uk STREETBASE YOUTH BUS If you are aged 11-19 (11-25 if you are disabled), you can visit the Youth Bus around the borough and meet people, play Xbox, use free wi-fi or chill out. Information and guidance on careers and training, sexual health and more also available. If you bring your StreetBase Cards, you’ll earn 10 points. Below is the new timetable for the StreetBase Youth Bus. The dates run until 28 December. ■ Mondays n <strong>Barking</strong> Abbey (Upper) School, IG11 9AG from 4pm to 6pm ■ Tuesdays n Heath Community Centre, RM10 7PR from 3.30pm to 5.30pm n Rose Lane, Marks Gate, RM6 5NJ from 6.30pm to 8.30pm ■ Wednesdays St Chads Park, Romford, RM6 5NJ from 3pm to 5pm ■ Thursdays n <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> College, RM7 0XU from 12 noon to 1.30pm n The Academy Housing Estate, <strong>Dagenham</strong>, RM8 2FN from 3.30pm to 5.30pm n Scrattons Farm Estate, <strong>Barking</strong>, IG11 0UG from 7pm to 9pm ■ Fridays n Erkenwald Centre, RM8 2HU from 12.30pm to 2.30pm n Friday, <strong>Barking</strong> Park, IG11 8UD from 3pm to 5pm For more details contact Nurul Kabir on 020 8270 6270 or email nurul.kabir@ lbbd.gov.uk CLUBS, SOCIETIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS Active Age Centres Come and make new friends! Everyone aged 50 years and over is welcome. Chadwell Heath 72 High Road, Chadwell Heath RM6 6PP Open Mondays to Fridays. Activities include: arts and crafts, bingo, bowls, flower arranging, line and sequence dancing, snooker, whist, Zumba Gold Victoria Ekubia 020 8724 8165 Galleon Galleon Hall, Boundary Road, <strong>Barking</strong> IG11 7JR Open Mondays to Thursdays. Activities include: arts and crafts, bingo, bowls, darts, Zumba Laura Jack 07875 993799 Park Park Centre, Rectory Road, <strong>Dagenham</strong> RM10 9SA Open Mondays to Thursdays. Activities include: bingo, coffee mornings, darts and card games, practice waltz, quick step and line dancing. Valerie Miles 07875 993797 Rush Green Avenues Social Club, 231 <strong>Dagenham</strong> Road, Rush Green RM7 0TP Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Activities include: art classes, bingo, coffee mornings, dominoes, line dancing, meals, Zumba. Victoria Ekubia 020 8724 8165 Thames View Thames View Community Centre, Bastable Avenue, <strong>Barking</strong> IG11 0LG Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Activities include: art classes, bingo, keep fit, Zumba Victoria Ekubia 020 8724 8165 Wantz Eastbrook Community Hall, Rainham Road North, <strong>Dagenham</strong> RM10 7DX Open Mondays to Thursdays. Activities include: bingo, bowls, line dancing, meals, snooker, tai chi, tea dances, Zumba Jean Dale 07875 993798 Zumba classes First two sessions free, members £2 / £3.50, visitors £4 Chadwell Heath Mondays, 10.45am-11.30am Galleon Tuesdays, 5.15pm-6.15pm Rush Green Wednesdays, 11am-11.45am Thames View Wednesdays 1.30pm-2.15pm Wantz Tuesdays 12 noon-12.45pm For more information about activities at Active Age Centres, contact Victoria Ekubia on 020 8724 8165 ■ Alzheimer’s Helpline For carers and people with Alzheimer’s. 0844 600 1197 ■ Arts and Crafts Workshop Every Thursday, 10am-12.30pm Becontree Avenue Baptist Church Hall, Becontree Avenue, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. Anne 020 8491 9203 ■ Art classes Every Monday at 7pm, Fridays at 12.30pm and Wednesday at 10am Faircross Community Centre, Hurstbourne Gardens, <strong>Barking</strong> Ron 020 8591 5830 ■ Audio book club Literary discussion group First Wednesday every month, 10.30am-11.30am. <strong>Barking</strong> Learning Centre, Town Square, <strong>Barking</strong>. 020 8227 5284 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Art Society Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm <strong>Barking</strong> United Reformed Church, Upney Lane, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8594 1840 ■ B&D Access Group Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm Unit 40, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Ripple Road, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8594 0409 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> Asbestos Support Group Coffee mornings run every quarter For details, call Ed 07897 668142 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> Asbestos Victim Support Drop-in session on the last Wednesday of month, 2pm to 3.30pm. Town Hall, <strong>Barking</strong> Helpline 0800 587 1272 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> Breathe Easy Support for people living with lung disease. Last Thursday each month, 1.30pm-3.30pm Small hall of St Elisabeth’s Church, Martins Corner Jayne 020 8593 6439 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> Council for Voluntary Service Advice for your community organisation at Ripple Centre, 121-125 Ripple Road, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8532 7300 or info@bdcvs.org.uk ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and <strong>Dagenham</strong> Diabetes Support Group Second Monday of the month, 8pm-9.45pm <strong>Dagenham</strong> & Redbridge Football Club, Victoria Road, <strong>Dagenham</strong> Elaine 020 8984 <strong>86</strong>11 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> & <strong>Dagenham</strong> Friendship Group Every Thursday, 2pm-4pm £1.50 per week, all welcome London Road Methodist Church Hall, <strong>Barking</strong>. 020 8594 6409 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> & <strong>Dagenham</strong> Punjabi Welfare Association Every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm Gurdwara <strong>Barking</strong> (Sikh Temple), 100 North Street, <strong>Barking</strong> Hardial Singh Rai 07946 343929 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> & <strong>Dagenham</strong> Witten Club Town twinning club with Witten 020 8597 3598 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> and District Historical Society Free to members, £1.50 for non-members 1st Monday of the month, 7.45pm Harp House, Helmore Road, <strong>Barking</strong>. 020 8597 7210 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Photographic Society Every Thursday, 7.45pm Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square, <strong>Barking</strong>. 020 8517 5414 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> Citizens Advice Bureau Range of assistance offered 55 Ripple Road, <strong>Barking</strong> 020 8594 6715 ■ <strong>Barking</strong> House Trust Volunteers urgently needed, duties consist of cleaning and supervision of holidaymakers, May to <strong>October</strong>. Clacton, Essex Alan 01<strong>26</strong>8 450533 ■ Becontree Royal British Legion New members welcome Wednesdays, 7.15pm 541 Becontree Avenue, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. 020 8592 1476 ■ Card-making and craft Mondays, 7pm-9pm, Rose Lane, Marks Gate; Tuesdays, 10am- 12 noon, Faircross Community Centre, Hulse Avenue, <strong>Barking</strong> (entrance to both sides of Hulse Avenue and Hurstbourne Gardens). Jan 020 8<strong>26</strong>2 3482 Castle Green ■ Castle Green Choir Every Thursday from 7pm-9pm, Castle Green Centre, Gale Street, <strong>Dagenham</strong>. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm. Contact Dennis on 07989 904003 ■ Adults reading book club Saturdays 10.30am-11.30am ■ Children’s Saturday Club Saturdays 1.30pm-2.30pm WHAT’S ON
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