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Feeling part of something local can make a real difference. Whether you're looking for a group, a hobby, or simply something to get you out of the house, the listings here are a good place to start. Everything is local, most is free, and all of it is open to you.

An older woman is chatting and laughing as she knits at a knit and natter session

A photo of the sky with sunrays behind clouds

Bereavement Support Group

Monthly peer support group

Island House Community Centre, E14 3PG

SEND Parent Support Group

Monthly support group

Mudchute Park and Farm Pier Street, London E14 3HP

The Wild Women Collective posing for a group photo at a Christmas get together in the Cabin

Wild Connect

Relaxed, friendly meet ups for women.

The Cabin, E14 0QU

Poplar Union Walking Group stopping at the café for a coffee and lunch after their walk

Morning Walking Group

Start the day with a morning walk and chat with friendly locals!

Poplar Union, UK

The Girls Friendly Society gang pose for a group photo

Girls Friendly Society

A fun weekly group for girls aged 5–11 in Bow. Crafts, games, trips and loads of laughs!

Bede Community Centre London E3 4GY, Bede Community Centre London E3 4GY

The walking group meet up outside in Isle of Dogs, ready to set off

Walk and Talk

Free, weekly walking group

Sir John McDougall Gardens, E14

Young people taking part in a drama session at Spotlight Youth Space in Tower Hamlets

Spotlight

Youth space with a wide range of activities for ages 11–19, 25 for SEND people

Spotlight, E14 6GN

Crossing numbers off a bingo card at Lucky Lines bingo in Poplar

Lucky Lines!

Seniors club bingo sessions at Aberfeldy Health and Wellbeing Centre

Aberfeldy Health & Wellbeing Centre, E14 0XA

SOmebody is pinning the hem of fabric at a sewing class

Sewing for Beginners

Sewing and dressmaking class delivered by WEA.

Gayton House, E3 4BX

Peace of Mind

Bangladeshi men's support group.

The Linc Centre, London E3 3PR

Two senior aged women dancing together at the Linc Community Centre

Sizzling Seniors Social Club

A fun and friendly weekly social club for over 50's in Bow.

The Linc Centre, UK

A group of people are line dancing in formation at the Linc Centre

Line Dancing

Easy to follow, weekly line dancing classes in Bow. No partner needed, and a great way to keep fit and meet new people.

The Linc Centre, London E3 3PR

The Men’s Cabin

Men's social group, offering a range of activities.

The Brownfield Cabin, E14 0QU

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