Friday, 24 July 2009

Free Events in Redbridge this weekend

Health checks Saturday 25 July
Venue: Keith Axon Centre160 - 170 Grove RoadChadwell HeathRM6 4XB (view on map)
Time: From 3.30 pm to 5 pm
Event: Free health checks, including:
Blood Pressure
Height Weight
Body Mass Index
Price: Free
Contact: For further information on the event please contact Mrs Valrie Gittens on 07958 215 254 or email gittensvalrie@aol.com.


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What is this? Who did that? Saturday 25 July
Venue: Ray Park visitor centre
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Event: Come and join the nature conservation rangers to look for signs of wildlife in Roding Valley Park. Learn to how to recognise tracks, droppings, signs of feeding and who/what could have done this.
Age: Suitable for all, under 16 yrs should be accompanied by an adult
Price: Free
EnquiriesFor further information call the Nature Conservation Team

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Path maintenance and litter pick Sunday 26 July
Venue: Hurstleigh Gardens, corner of Hurstleigh Gardens and Fullwell Avenue
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
EventWe’ll be clearing any overgrowth onto the woodland path and collecting litter. All tools will be provided as well as plenty of tea and biscuits!
Age Under 16yrs are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult
PriceFree
EnquiriesFor further information call the Nature Conservation Team

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Inspiration 09, Getting Redbridge Ready for 2012, Sunday 26 July
Venue: Valentines Park, Ilford
Times: From 12 noon to 6 pm
Event details: Celebrate the coming together of art and sport as part of the four year Cultural Olympiad Festival at Valentines Park.
Be entertained by Lion Dancers, Dhol Drummers, Circus performers and Jugglers. Have a go at street dance or circus skills. Take part in recycled art workshops. Enjoy music and dance performances from a whole range of talented performers and listen out for the Big Band sounds on the bandstand and you can even take part in dance taster sessions!
Get active with our have a go sports sessions, including indoor rowing, tennis, basketball, athletics, aerobics, trampolining, archery or golf. Plus try the Inflatable Volleyball court, superb fun for ages 8 through to adult! Let your kids experience the thrill of the climbing wall. They will love it! Try 5 activities and get a freebie gift with Active4Life. Plus you can get FREE advice on how to move more and live longer.
Enjoy a taste of Asia through exotic food and drink, cultural music and performances, arts and crafts, plus a chance to win 2 tickets to Malaysia, courtesy of Air Asia.
AgeE: veryone welcome
Price: Free entrance and free activities
Enquiries 020 8554 5000

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Artists' Studios Open Day Sunday 26 July
Venue: Valentines Mansion
Time: From 11 am to 4 pm
Details: On farmers' market day, visit the Valentines artists studios, located in the mansions' old servants quarters. A chance to meet the artists, seee their work and buy some unique works including stained glass, paintings, ceramic and sculpture. This event forms part of the 'Getting Redbridge Ready' festival.
Price: FREE – no need to book
Enquiries For further information call Valentines Mansion or visit the official web site for Valentines Mansion & Gardens.

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Picnic in park with CLAPA friends Sunday 26 July
Venue: Valentines Park, Ilford, IG1
Time: From 11 am to 6 pm
Event details: Experience fun in the sun with us at Taste Asia.
Raffle Prizes:
Two tickets to Malaysia where the ticket proceeds will be donated to Cleft Lip and Palate Association.
Free leaflets, badges, brochures and information about cleft lip and palate.
Contact Naz Khan, email: nazblues@yahoo.co.uk telephone: 020 8554 8646

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Music in the Parks - Eastbury Concert Band Sunday 26 July
Venue: Valentines Park, Bandstand
Time: From 3 pm to 5 pm
Details: Bring a picnic and a deckchair, relex and enjoy the music!
Price: FREE, just drop in
Age: Families
EnquiriesFor further information call 020 8708 3370.

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Farmers' Market - July Sunday 26 July 2009
Venue: Valentines Mansion
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Details: A chance to buy top quality local and seasonal food and visit the mansion and gardens.
Price: Free
EnquiriesFor further information call Valentines Mansion or visit the official web site for Valentines Mansion & Gardens.

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