Culture Within Newham

Unleashing cultural and creative opportunities for everyone across Newham

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Hear My Voice: Real Stories From Real People
Apr 22
Hear My Voice: Real Stories From Real People

Join Farzana Hakim for a creative writing series, where she'll help you find your voice by sharing writing tips and storytelling ideas. Suitable for all ages.

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Clay Connections
Apr 24
Clay Connections

Connect, create, and celebrate in this heartwarming two-session pottery workshop designed to bring people together and combat loneliness. This session is open to all.

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Hear My Voice: Real Stories From Real People
Apr 24
Hear My Voice: Real Stories From Real People

Join Farzana Hakim for a creative writing series, where she'll help you find your voice by sharing writing tips and storytelling ideas. Suitable for adults

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Clay Connections: Women’s Session
Apr 25
Clay Connections: Women’s Session

Connect, create, and celebrate in this heartwarming two-session pottery workshop designed to bring people together and combat loneliness. This session is only for women.

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Upcoming events

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What I Learned: My Time as a Trainee Cultural Producer
What I Learned: My Time as a Trainee Cultural Producer

In December 2024, Mo joined Culture Within Newham as a Cultural Producer on a Trainee programme. In this blog, Mo explores what she will take from the experience.

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Gaining Experience as a Cultural Producer Trainee at Culture Within Newham
Gaining Experience as a Cultural Producer Trainee at Culture Within Newham

Dive into Sam’s experience at Culture Within Newham, the work culture and his future aspirations as a Creative and Cultural Producer in the arts sector.

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Latest News & Blogs

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Micro-Commissions for Newham - Round 2
Micro-Commissions for Newham - Round 2

Culture Within Newham are launching a new micro-commissioning scheme for grants of up to £1,000. This is for creative activity that will take place in May and June 2025.

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Volunteers: PictureEast Film Festival
Volunteers: PictureEast Film Festival

The New Black Film Collective is seeking volunteers to support the delivery of PictureEast Film Festival.

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Current Opportunities

Current Projects

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Hear My Voice
Hear My Voice

In this series of interactive and creative writing workshops, local author and heritage consultant, Farzana Hakim, aims to help the residents of Newham, especially those with links to East Ham and Manor Park, find their voices through storytelling.

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Clay Connections
Clay Connections

Clay Connections is a series of mindful pottery painting workshops designed to bring people together and combat isolation, organised by Ife Okwudili as one of Culture Within Newham’s Micro-Commissions.

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About us

Culture Within Newham is a transformative community-led programme unleashing diverse cultural and creative opportunities for everyone across Newham.