A bright and modern meeting room with large skylight windows, perfect for small team meetings, workshops, and creative sessions.

The Skylight Room

Community Rate

Standard Rate

A wellbeing space for community activities managed by Poplar HARCA and located in the Aberfeldy GP surgery

Health & Wellbeing Space - Feldy

Poplar HARCA

Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration community association in east London.

DEMO Room Booking

Our dynamic martial arts classes build confidence, discipline, and strength through fun, high-energy training, teamwork, and skill-building exercises for ages 8 - 17.

Feldy

In WW2, Londoners were subjected night after night to heavy bombing during the Blitz. How did they handle this experience and deal with the grief of losing homes and loved ones? With a specific focus on the East End of London, Danny Wells will explore the impact of the bombing on these communities.St Matthias Community Centre113 Poplar High Street. E14 OAE(Tel: 020 7987 0459. email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:st.matthias@hotmail.co.uk">st.matthias@hotmail.co.uk</a>)A talk by Danny Wells ‘Breathing Life into History’ (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.history-talks.co.uk">www.history-talks.co.uk</a>)

St Matthias Community Centre

Thank you for registering. The cycle loans service is first come, first serve between 10am and 1.30pm.

Free family cycle loans. Please note this is just a registration sign up and NOT a booking. The loans are first-come-first served. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Bring ID and proof of address.

Bartlett Park Cycle Loans : Pre-Registration

Bartlett Park

St Paul's Way Centre

Join our Beginner's Sewing and Dressmaking classes offered by WEA and unlock your creative potential! In these sessions, you'll learn to navigate a sewing machine and gain a solid understanding of patterns and techniques.By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the skills needed to design and create your own simple garments.

Linc Centre

If you're struggling with your finances or need help filling out an application form, come and visit us at the Linc Centre.Comprehensive support for benefits, including assistance with applications, checks, appeals, and guidance on managing energy debts and securing grants.

Connect with other women to share experiences and find support.

Looking for a chance to slow down, connect with others, and enjoy a great cup of coffee? Join our Roundtable Group!

Tutor’s United provides free, small-group tutoring in Maths and English, helping pupils in Years 4, 5, and 6 build confidence and succeed in the National Curriculum. To register, please contact: 07341913199

Intermediate Level will help you refine your skills through practical projects focused on pockets, collars, cuffs, plackets, and waistbands.The course begins with a classic shirt-style garment, starting with personal fitting and pattern alterations.

A drop in advice service for people with health concern looking at getting back into work

1-2-1 Disability employment advisor drop in  

Please be aware that there is a small charge for bingo books that is used for cash prizes.

Social gathering coffee and bingo sessions. This activity is a resident lead group. A good way to mix and chat. A chance to connect with others in the local community.

A wellbeing space for community activities managed by Poplar HARCA and located in the Aberfeldy GP surgery

Health & wellbeing space - Feldy

Boost your mental health and motivation in a women-only workout led by East London NHS Trust.

Swap crafty ideas and skills over a cuppa

Brownfield cabin

Receive confidential, impartial advice and support on issues like debt management and employment. Appointment only

PEACE OF MIND MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH SESSION Q: A welcoming and supportive environment where men can openly discuss their mental health challenges. It is a place to share your story, connect with others, and find comfort in knowing you are not alone on your journey.&nbsp;

Get connected with The Men’s Cabin! Wide range of activities&nbsp;including photography, cooking, art, plus healthy lifestyle info and always plenty of tea a

Connect with a vibrant community of fellow knitters and immerse yourself in the joy of knitting. Share your passion for crafting! and gain new insights. Join us for just £2.

Discover natural ways to enhance your health with Homoeopathy UK. Receive personalised, plant-based remedies customised to your health goals. The fees: £20 for initial consultation £10 for each of the follow-up appointments (x3) Bookings are on an appointment basis only.

Payment is provided directly to service provider on registration

Unlock your baby’s potential with our singing classes for babies aged 0 to 2 years! Through music, your little one will develop early communication skills, reduce frustration and tantrums, and enjoy joyful bonding time. 11:00am - 11:50am: 6 - 14 Months12:00pm - 12:50pm: 0 - 5 Months Give your baby the tools to be heard and understood—all while having fun together!Fee: £110 - £130 for 10 weeks. To book, please contact via WhatsApp or call 07899 820205.

A weekly meet up to enjoy a game of Bingo and meet others for a cuppa and a chat, then pop down!

Women's social gathering and cultural forum

Explore the story of Poplar’s extraordinary role in the Festival of Britain through text, photographs and archive material. A permanent display can be viewed in The Hive,173 East India Dock Rd, E14 0EA. Mobile displays will pop up in Community Centres throughout August &amp; September. Ask Center staff for info.

Poplar and the Festival of Britain Exhibition: 8th August - 31st October

All Poplar HARCA Community Centers and The Welcome Hub

Community Centres and Welcome Hub

Each Community Center and Welcome Hub has a box full of fascinating maps, photographs and other materials, plus suggestions for related creative activities. Ask Center staff if you would like to take a look through it while visiting. These are available right now and will remain within the centers permanently.

 Festival of Britain Boxes: Available now 

On a date in the Autumn to be confirmed. A celebration showcasing our community's creative response to the Festival themes, including art, photography and poetry. A chance to see what the Cabinet of Curiosities contains and hear some of the stories we have collected.

Festival of Britain Celebration: Present and Future

Mirroring the 1951 festival poetry competition, we will launch a short anthology of poems produced during the festival and capturing the community's thoughts. The anthology will be launched on a date to be confirmed in the Autumn 2026. It will be made available online and in print. If you'd like to contribute please send your poem to ana.ramirez@poplarharca.co.uk

 Festival Anthology of Poetry: Open to Contributions Now

Launch of a podcast produced by The People Speak <a href="https://thepeoplespeak.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">www.thepeoplespeak.org.uk</a>, exploring the Festival themes, hearing from community members, and finding out what went on behind the scenes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The exact podcast launch date will be confirmed in due course.

Poplar HARCA

Silverback Taekwondo

Surviving the Blitz (London in WW2)

Bartlett Park Cycle Loans : Pre-Registration

Spotlight Youth Club

Dressmaking For Beginners- AM

BBBC Social and Welfare Advice Service

Sisters in Strength

The Round Table

Dressmaking For Beginners - PM

Tutors United 5-6pm (Linc)

Intermediate- Dressmaking

1-2-1 Disability employment advisor drop in

Yo Bingo

NHS Female Body Conditioning

Knit Natter & Craft

Claim The Max Citizen Advice