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Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Such a brilliant opportunity for Newham creatives! 🎨 #Newham #Eastldn #Londoncreatives #londonartists

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Canning Town Library will be closed on Friday 6 September, from 9-11am for staff training. To renew items, call our 24-hour automated line: 0333 370 4700. Visit newham.gov.uk/libraries to renew and reserve items, access eBooks, library catalogue, or look up information online.

Final call for Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

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Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Green Street Library will be closed on Monday 9 September, from 9-11am for staff training. To renew items, call our 24-hour automated line: 0333 370 4700. Visit newham.gov.uk/libraries to renew and reserve items, access eBooks, library catalogue, or look up information online.

It's #GrandparentsDay - and we're celebrating all the brilliant grandmas and grandads out there who share a love of books and reading with their grandchildren! Our research shows that the more people who read with a child, the better 👇 booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/imp…

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Green Street Library will be closed on Monday 9 September, from 9-11am for staff training. To renew items, call our 24-hour automated line: 0333 370 4700. Visit newham.gov.uk/libraries to renew and reserve items, access eBooks, library catalogue, or look up information online.

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]

Forest Gate Library will be closed on Wednesday 11 Sept, from 9-11am for staff training. To renew items, call our 24-hour automated line: 0333 370 4700. Visit newham.gov.uk/libraries to renew and reserve items, access eBooks, library catalogue, or look up information online.

Calling Newham artists & residents! We're commissioning for the 2024 Newham Festival of Stories. Share your story through performance, art, dance, or more. Grants available between £500-£3,000. Apply by 13 Sept. For more information email [email protected]