Idea Store Chrisp Street

Story Time

Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and Libraries

Monday to Saturday, 10.30 - 11am

Homework Club

Come and use our computers, desk space and information resources to help you get your homework finished. Our staff will be on hand to point you to resources to help. We use Britannica Online, as well as other online and printed resources. Some sessions will also have Homework Club volunteers to help you if you get stuck.

Fridays, 4:00 - 5:30pm

Art Club

This weekly themed art club lets your creative side come alive!

Using paints, glue, glitter and lots of other items you can create something beautiful. Maybe a celebration card or a painting of winter or spring or just something crazy that you just want others to see!

Saturdays, 3pm 

Digital Skills Drop-in

Idea Store Chrisp Street
Tuesday 21st May 2pm-4pm

Come along for a fun and informative event focused on improving your digital skills. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your knowledge, our drop-in session is perfect for all levels. Bring your own device, and our friendly Idea Store and Community Fibre team will be on hand to provide guidance and support as you explore the world of technology.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn something new and connect with others in your community. Refreshments will be provided as well as the chance to win a £25 Amazon Gift Card.

You can reserve your spot here

For more information, email the team on digitalambassadors@communityfibre.co.uk

Conversation Club

For speakers of other languages. Do you want to improve your English? Do you want to meet new people? Do you want to gain more confidence?

Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club.

Tuesdays 11am - 12pm (limited spaces)

PopLaw Free Legal Advice Clinic

PopLaw lawyers provide free legal advice covering many areas of law, for example on matters relating to debt, housing, employment, consumer and welfare benefits. We do not provide advice on family, criminal or immigration law.

Clinics are drop-in so an appointment is not required.
In addition, PopLaw provide a remote service by email and by telephone. To request assistance place contact:

Telephone: 07920 288 269 (Monday to Friday)
Email: poplawadvisor@poplaw.org.uk

Every second Tuesday, 6.15 to 8.15pm on these dates:

May: 14th, 28th June: 11th, 25th July: 9th, 23rd. August: 6th, 20th. September: 3rd, 17th. October: 1st, 15th, 29th. November: 12th, 26th. December: 10th.

Get Online - Go Digital

Need help using your smart device or want to brush up on your IT skills? Come along to our weekly workshop and learn at your own pace.

Tuesdays, 2.15 - 3.45pm

Citizens Advice Bureau Service

Information and Advice on all general enquiries in Tower Hamlets.

Thursdays, 9.30am - 1pm

Mayor Surgery

With Mayor Luthfur Rahman. To book an appointment please call 020 7364 4000 or email: mayors.enquiries@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Fridays, 6 - 9pm

Lansbury Ward Councillor Surgery

Meet your local Councillors and raise your concerns. Every Saturday, in rotation, Cllr Ohid Ahmed, Cllr Iqbal Hossain or Cllr Jahed Choudhury will be at Idea Store Chrisp Street.

Saturdays, 11am - 1pm