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Help BDCA win £5000 grant

5 November 20265 November 2026

BDCA has been shortlisted for a £5,000 grant to continue our brilliant and vital ESOL classes, which run on a Tuesday alongside Food Club. But to get the money we need you to vote for us!

Please follow this link and vote for BDCA by 22 November. And please share with your groups, your family and friends. bit.ly/bdca-lner

The funder is the Customer and Community Investment Fund of LNER (the rail operator on the East coast from Kings Cross).

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BDCA partners with Irons Supporting Foodbanks

2 November 20265 November 2026

Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) officially launched its partnership with Irons Supporting Foodbanks to help tackle food insecurity in Newham, at the London Stadium last Tuesday 27 October 2026.

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Fresh paint for community impact

10 September 20261 October 2026

The newly refreshed fencing at The Well Community Centre is more than just a fresh coat of paint. It’s a reminder of what can happen when local organisations, businesses and individuals come together for a common purpose.

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Opportunities to hire Desk, Office, or Hall!

7 July 20267 July 2026

When you book with us, every penny generated from venue hire is reinvested directly into our charitable work. We have some flexible opportunities available to hire office space or our Main Hall, at The Well Community Centre, E6:

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Go Wild! with us this summer

2 July 2026

Join us this summer for 2 unforgettable weeks of fun, friendship, and adventure!

Go Wild Summer Scheme 2026 is packed with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy — from arts and crafts, cooking, and creative workshops to field games and sports like football, badminton, and basketball. With highlights including a bouncy castle and a special end-of-scheme celebration, it’s the perfect place for children to build confidence, try new things, and make amazing memories over the holidays!

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WELLcome Hub Pop Up Market

9 June 20269 June 2026

We are hosting a Pop Up Market on Friday 19 June from 10 am to 1 pm at The WELLcome Hub

Come along for

raffle prizes (first prize: afternoon tea at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel!)
preloved clothes
cakes and sweet treats
jewellery
handmade items
and so much more!

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New partnership project for BDCA Community Garden

12 May 202619 May 2026

Bonny Downs Community Association has partnered with NewWay Project to run a horticultural training centre in our Community Garden, which will provide skills and employment for people experiencing homelessness.

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Skilled volunteers to the rescue of our Community Asset

7 May 20267 May 2026

Coppermaker Square’s fantastic team came to the rescue of The Well Community Centre, our much‑loved community asset in East Ham. With 2026 declared the International Volunteer Year, it feels especially fitting to celebrate volunteerism.

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Sing & Stretch

26 March 202630 April 2026

Join our FREE joyful dementia-friendly afternoon of singing & chair-based yoga for people living with dementia and their carers

Starting 14 April 2026, it will take place weekly on Tuesdays at The WELLcome Hub, 35 Vicarage Lane, London E6 6DQ

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Interfaith Easter Celebration

26 March 202626 March 2026

Everyone is invited to our Interfaith Easter celebration!

11 am – 1 pm on Thursday 2nd April at our Community Garden, 111 Wellington Rd, E6 6EB

Chocolate egg hunt, Easter story, crafts, refreshments, face painting, bouncy castle and raffle.

All activities* and refreshments included in entry fee: £5 per child, £2 per adult.

Please book in advance here: https://eequ.org/book/easter-celebrations-2026-with-bonny-downs-community-association-26623

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