5th –12th DECEMBER 2025
- Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols – Ghana High Commission UK
Friday, 5 December 2025
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Church of Pentecost, 30 Junction Road, Archway, London N19 5RE
A beautiful Ghanaian Christmas celebration featuring choirs, readings and festive music.
Hosted by the Ghana High Commission UK and partners.
Perfect for: families, choirs, youth groups, elders and anyone who loves Christmas with a Ghanaian touch.
- Children’s Festive Story Workshop
Saturday, 7 December
Forest Gate Library
A free family workshop celebrating African and world stories through crafts, reading and music.
Bring the little ones for a magical, creative afternoon.
- Queen’s Market – African Christmas Food Weekend
6–8 December (Fri–Sun)
Queen’s Market, Upton Park
Expect:
- Ghanaian spices
- Yam, plantain, kontomire
- Fresh fish
- Fabrics & Christmas gifts
- Street food and festive music
A perfect weekend stop for anyone preparing for December celebrations.
- NACRC Community Week – Newham African & Caribbean Resource Centre
627–633 Barking Road, Plaistow E13 9EZ
Weekly sessions include:
- African Dance (Over 50s) – Thurs 10am
- Judo (All ages) – Wed & Fri evenings
- Adult Social Night – Fri 8 pm
- Lunch Club – Wed & Thurs
A warm and culturally rooted hub for community connection.
- African Gospel Praise Evening
Sunday, 8 December
Canning Town Community Church
Local African choirs will gather for an evening of uplifting worship and joyful praise, a great spiritual boost before the festive season.
OPPORTUNITIES & SUPPORT
- Winter Micro-Grants for Community Groups
African and Ghanaian-led organisations can apply for funding to support:
- Cultural events
- Youth activities
- Christmas community meals
- Social support groups
- Job Support & Training Clinics
Libraries across Newham continue to host:
- CV writing sessions
- Interview coaching
- Digital skills training
- Pathways into care, construction, retail & tech
- Free Cooking & Nutrition Sessions
Great for parents looking to learn healthy, affordable meal ideas — including plant-based dishes inspired by African cuisines.
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