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What's on in Forest Gate

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Community

Newham Chamber Executive Team Meeting

This meeting is for NCC Executive Team Members only.

Tue 21 JulNewham Chamber of Commerce(0.5mi)

via Newham Chamber of CommerceLocal gem

Community

Evening Social Networking – SAVE THE DATE

Evening Social Networking on Tuesday 21st July 2026 – SAVE THE DATE FULL INFORMATION AND TICKETS TO FOLLOW SOON DETAILS Date: Tuesday 21st July 2026 Time: 6.00pm – 10.00pm

Tue 21 JulNewham Chamber of Commerce(0.5mi)

via Newham Chamber of CommerceLocal gem

Community

Business Breakfast Meeting, sponsored and hosted by Good Hotel London

Business Breakfast Meeting, sponsored and hosted by Good Hotel London is happening at Newham Chamber of Commerce. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Tue 21 JulNewham Chamber of Commerce(0.5mi)

via Newham Chamber of CommerceLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Foundation Imamah Course

Qur'an classes for women

Tue 21 JulMarkazi Jamia Masjid Newham(1.2mi)

via Markazi Jamia Masjid NewhamLocal gem

Community

Georgia Mancio Quartet

East Side Jazz Club is being delightfully mysterious about Georgia Mancio Quartet. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Tue 21 JulEast Side Jazz Club(1.4mi)

via East Side Jazz ClubLocal gem

Community

Around £35.00

Tafseer of the Qur’an – Selected Surahs

Masjid Al-Falah invites the community to attend a weekly Tafseer gathering exploring selected Surahs from the Qur’an.

Tue 21 JulMasjid al-Falah(1.7mi)

via Masjid al-FalahLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Craft and Faith (women only)

Expert crafter? Or just a beginner? Wanting to explore questions of faith? Whatever your level of interest, come along and try out the craft of your choice, and discuss faith topics with others. At Cornerstone Café every Tuesday from 5-6.30pm. Women only.

Tue 21 JulPlaistow Christian Fellowship(1.9mi)

via Plaistow Christian FellowshipCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Tree surveying and mapping

Join us to help identify and record the various trees at Cody Dock!

Tue 21 JulThe Barn(2.4mi)

via The BarnLocal gem

Dance

Dance for Parkinson’s – Royal Albert Hall (Summer Term)

Supporting people with Parkinson’s through dance in London.

Tue 21 JulEnglish National Ballet(2.7mi)

via English National BalletLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Circuit exercise class

Booking is preferred, but not necessary Phone- Website-https://www.abilitybow.org/

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.7mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Seated Dance Class

Booking is preferred, but not necessary Phone- Email - Website- https://www.abilitybow.org/

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.7mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Knit & Nat

Friendly group of locals meet up to chat and get creative. No knitting experience is required. No need to book. Everyone is welcome!

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.7mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Muay Thai

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.7mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Muay Thai (Mixed adults)

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com/

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.7mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Sports & Fitness

Pilates

Pilates. St Paul Old Ford. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Tue 21 JulSt Paul Old Ford(2.7mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Comedy

Showcase: Stand Up for Women from Muslim Backgrounds

Showcase: Stand Up for Women from Muslim Backgrounds at Soho Theatre Walthamstow. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Tue 21 JulSoho Theatre Walthamstow(3.2mi)

via Soho Theatre WalthamstowLocal gem

Community

The Swap Shop / Learn more

Tue 21 Jul The Swap Shop / Learn more 21 Jul 2026, 18:30 – 20:30 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK For the third time... margs, music, and a wardrobe refresh... on a Tuesday night!? Join us at Ridley Road Market Bar for an evening of swapping clothes, meeting new people, and giving great pieces a second life. Share

Tue 21 JulRidley House(3.4mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

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Venues with events near Forest Gate

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Paul Old Ford2.7 miles away Newham Chamber of Commerce0.5 miles away Markazi Jamia Masjid Newham1.2 miles away

More about Forest Gate

Greater London, England

Forest Gate is part of London, with quick links into surrounding neighbourhoods. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Durning Hall, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Forest Gate events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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