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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
Crossrail Information Centre
The newly opened Crossrail information centre is based at Idea Store Whitechapel on the 1st floor. Crossrail has teamed up with Idea Stores, Job Centre Plus and Next Step to keep you up to date with project information, job opportunities and also provide careers advice. Crossrail information centre is open during the store opening times and further more you will be able to see an adviser on Monday and Wednesday between 11am -7pm. For further information visit Crossrail.
Story Time
Rhymes, stories and fun for Under 5s, plus time to choose your favourite books!
Monday to Friday 10.30 - 11.15am
Golden Time
Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with staff about new books, CDs, DVDs.
Fun for the over 50s
Mondays 10.15 - 11.45am
Silver Surfer Session
If you would like to attend this beginners computer session please contact Idea Store Whitechapel on 020 7364 1735.
Fun for the over 50s
Wednesdays 2 - 3.15pm
Family Reading Group
Come and share the joys of reading together, with our brand new Family Reading Group.
Fun for age 7 years and over
Tuesdays 4.30 - 5.30pm
Bengali Book Group - Idea-Pathok
Discuss books with fellow readers and share in the rich cultural diversity of the Bengali language and community.
First Tuesday of every month 6.30 - 8pm
Bright Young Book Stars Children's Bookgroup
Come along and read, discuss and enjoy books together as a group.
Fun for ages 8 - 12 years.
Wednesdays, 4 - 5pm
Food for Thought Homework Club
If you need help with your homework and a quiet place to study, then this is the club for you.
Term time only
Wednesdays 4 - 6pm
Book Break
Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading or conversation.
'Get Into Reading' groups are an enjoyable way to meet new people.
Thursdays 10.15am -12noon
Job Club
Skillsmatch drop-in and employment support sessions.
Thursdays 12noon - 4pm, fortnightly from 5 May
Homework Club
Need a little help with your homework? Try our new weekly drop- in Homework Club
Fun for age 7 years and over
Thursdays 4.30 - 6.00pm
Book Group
Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly meetings.
Second Thursday of every month 6.30 - 8pm
Thursday 12 January - 'The Sense of an Ending' by Julian Barnes
Thursday 9 February - 'The Talented Mr Ripley' by Patricia Highsmith
Thursday 8 March - 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte
Mums Online
A regular event for local women to improve their IT skills for employability, to signpost local services and to share reading experiences.
For ages 16 and over.
Fridays, 10.15-11.45am
Legal Advice
Free Legal Advice Centre and referral point offering referrals to local lawyers specialising in a wide range of legal issues.
Second Saturday of every month 12 - 2pm
The Sunday Afternoon Art Club
Do you like painting, drawing and being creative? then come to the launch of our exciting new Sunday Afternoon Art Club
Fun for age 7 years and over
Sundays, 2 - 4pm
