HOT DIGITAL ONLINE – WEEKLY COMMUNITY UPDATE
Friday 6 – Thursday 12 February 2026
Warm greetings to our Ghanaian and wider African community across Newham.
Here’s your corrected and updated community roundup for the week ahead.
LOCAL & COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
This week in Newham, there’s a strong focus on family support, health and wellbeing, learning, and culture. Libraries, leisure centres, and advice hubs remain busy spaces where residents can access support, connect with others, and participate in free activities.
WHAT’S ON IN NEWHAM (6–12 FEBRUARY)
- Stay & Play – Under 5s
Friday 6 February
📍 Green Street Library, 337–341 Green Street, Upton Park, E13 9AR
A relaxed session for parents, carers and young children to play, read and socialise together.
- Free Women-Only Swim Session
Friday 6 February
📍 Atherton Leisure Centre, 189 Romford Road, Stratford, E15 4JF
A safe and welcoming space for women to enjoy swimming and focus on wellbeing.
- Quit Smoking Support Drop-In
Monday 9 February
📍 Aspire Medical Centre, 269 Barking Road, East Ham, E6 1FL
Professional advice and encouragement for anyone thinking about quitting smoking.
- Supporting Your Neurodiverse Child Workshop
Monday 9 February
📍 Stratford Advice Arcade, 107–109 The Grove, Stratford, E15 1HP
A practical and supportive session for parents and carers, focusing on understanding and supporting neurodiverse children.
- Stress Management & Resilience Session
Monday 9 February
📍 Stratford Advice Arcade, 107–109 The Grove, Stratford, E15 1HP
Learn tools to manage stress, protect your mental wellbeing, and build resilience.
- Green Street Glow Garden – Light Art Installation
From Wednesday 11 February
📍 Queen’s Square, Green Street, Upton Park
A free outdoor light-art display bringing colour and creativity to the area, especially in the evenings great for families and young people.
COMMUNITY FAVOURITE
Queen’s Market – Upton Park
📍 Green Street, E13
Open throughout the week and especially lively on Saturdays.
A go-to spot for Ghanaian and African food, spices, fresh produce, fabrics and household items.
OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT
- Free health and wellbeing advice through libraries and GP practices
- Parenting and family workshops running weekly
- Digital skills and learning sessions at local libraries
- Women-only activities providing safe spaces for exercise and connection
FINAL THOUGHT
This week in Newham is a reminder that support is close at hand, whether you’re a parent, carer, older adult, or young person. Taking time to connect, learn, and care for yourself is part of caring for the whole community.
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