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Activities & Events
Discover a wide range of activities and events, for all ages, on offer at your local Idea Store. From regular weekly activities to new events and promotions every month
Regular Activities and Events
'Skillsmatch' Single Point of Access
Free advice on training, upgrading skills and job applications.
Mondays 9.30am - 3.30pm
Tuesdays 10am - 3pm
Story and Rhyme Time
Come and join us for songs, stories and fun.
For children under 3 years
Tuesdays 11am - 1pm
Chatterbooks Club
Come along and meet other book lovers and discuss the best reads!
For ages 7 - 14 years.
Tuesdays 4.30 - 6pm
PopLaw Book Club
Do you need help with legal matters? PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary.
Tuesdays 6 - 8pm.
If you enjoy sharing your reading experience with others in a relaxed atmosphere, then this is the club for you!
Second Tuesday of every month, 6.30 - 8pm
Tuesday 9 February 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' by John Boyne
[repeated on Sunday 14 February 11am - 12noon]
Aaj Kal (Current affairs in Bengali)
Discuss local / international news,views or even a book and learn basic computer skills over tea and coffee.
Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
Street Law: Anti Social Behaviour
Street Law are here to support you tackle Anti Social Behaviour, harassment, vandalism and petty crime.
Wednesdays 11am - 2pm
Citizens Advice Bureau Service
Information and Advice on all general enquiries in Tower Hamlets. Booking an appointment is necessary. To book an appointment call 020 7247 1050
Thursdays 9.30am - 1pm
Golden Time
Join the fun and learn something new or just have a chat over tea biscuits.
Fun for the over 50s.
Thursdays 10am – 12noon
Martial Arts Club
Take part in our martial arts club with an award winning martial arts grandmaster.
For ages 7 - 13 years
Thursdays 5 - 6pm
Personal Best Programme
Personal Best is an employability skills programme that uses volunteeering as a pathway to help people progress into long term, sustainable jobs, through training and volunteering.
Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Royal London Society for the Blind Job Club
The Royal London Society for the Blind's Employment Services Team can help you to achieve your career goals, and will support you on your journey towards a job.
This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary.
Fridays 10am - 2pm
Art Attack
Paint, play and show your art in Store.
For ages 6 years and over.
Fridays 4 - 5.30pm
Inter-Active Zone
Compete with others on the latest Nintendo Wii games or go potty playing pool.
Fun for ages 10 - 14 years.
Saturdays 2.30 - 4.30pm
Film Club
Watch a great film on the big screen!
Sundays from 1.30 - 3.30pm
