Hot Digital Online – Weekly Community Update for Africans in Newham
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.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
This week, we celebrate Ghanaian choirs across East London as they prepare for Christmas services, carol nights and special worship events.
Your energy, harmony and cultural pride bring joy to our community every December.
If your church or group has an event coming up — send it to us at info@hotdigitalonline.com!
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