The Romanian and Eastern European Hub

27/10/2026

🍂 All Treats, No Tricks! The Autumn All4Free Event is Back! 🍂

As the October chill rolls in, the Newham Sharing Initiative invites you and your family to a warm, welcoming afternoon in the heart of Stratford.

Whether you need a few essential items to keep your household cozy this winter, or you simply want a safe, friendly space to sit, chat, and connect over a free hot drink—everyone is welcome. No costs, no pressure, and absolutely no questions asked.

🍁 WHAT CAN YOU PICK UP FOR FREE?

• Warm autumn & winter clothing (for babies, children, and adults)
• Baby essentials, nursery items, and kids' toys
• Books, small working electronics, and kitchenware
• Free tea, coffee, and delicious vegan/halal treats!

🧸 FAMILY-FRIENDLY & COZY

There will be a safe playpen filled with toys for the little ones and a quiet
space for babies, so you can take your time browsing and relaxing.

🗓 WHEN: Saturday, 31st of October, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Methodist Church, Bryant Street, Stratford, E15 4RU

Come on in, grab a warm drink, and celebrate community care.
Brought to you by the Newham Sharing Initiative, part of the Transition Town Newham Network.

🔅 Donations on the day will be accepted from 12am.
📧 All queries: [email protected]

Stratford High Street (DLR) 3-minute walk
Stratford Station (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth lines, Overground, DLR, National Rail) 6-minute walk
Maryland (Elizabeth line) 8-minute walk
Bus 104, 238, 241 Stratford Broadway (Stops L & M) 2-minute walk
Bus 25, 69, 86, 104, 158, 238, 257, 262, 276, 425, 473, 678, D8 Stratford Bus Station 5-minute walk

26/10/2026

✨ Light + Flight Festival 2026 ✨

We're excited to be part of this year's Light + Flight Festival, a borough-wide celebration of arts, culture and heritage.

Join artists, community groups and residents for a vibrant programme of events taking place across Barnet this November.

📅 Explore the programme and book your free place: https://www.lightandflight.co.uk/festival

Thank you Barnet Council for bringing this fantastic festival to life.



(Light + Flight is presented by Art in Barnet. It is fully funded by external sources - including a Cultural Impact Award, part of the Mayor's London Borough of Culture programme, with additional support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England)

24/10/2026

🚨 Could your household manage for 72 hours during an emergency?

The UK Government has recently launched its Be Ready campaign, encouraging people to take simple steps to prepare for unexpected disruptions such as severe weather, flooding, power cuts or other emergencies.

Being prepared doesn't mean being alarmed. A few simple actions can help keep you and your family safe, including:
✅ Keeping enough drinking water at home
✅ Having non-perishable food available
✅ Keeping a torch, batteries and a basic first aid kit handy
✅ Making sure important documents and emergency contacts are easy to access

The British Red Cross has also produced a helpful guide on how to prepare your home for up to 72 hours during an emergency, including practical checklists and advice for families:

👉 Read the guide here:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-72-hours

At The Romanian and Eastern European Hub, we encourage everyone in our communities to take a few moments to think about emergency preparedness and discuss a plan with family members.

23/10/2026

Flu season is here, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and those around you as the weather turns colder. 🍂

The NHS offers a free flu vaccine to those who are most at risk. You may be eligible if you:

• Are aged 65 or over (including those turning 65 by March 31, 2027)
• Are aged 18 to 64 with certain long-term health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart conditions)
• Are pregnant
• Are a main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive Carer’s Allowance
• Live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• Are a frontline health or social care worker

(Children aged 2 or 3, school-aged children from reception to year 11, and children with certain health conditions are also eligible for the children's nasal spray or vaccine.)

How to book your free NHS flu jab:

1. Online: Book via the NHS website or through the NHS App.
2. GP Surgery: Contact your local GP practice directly to arrange an appointment.
3. Local Pharmacy: Walk in or book with a participating local pharmacy offering NHS vaccinations.
4. By Phone: Call 119 free of charge if you need assistance or an interpreter.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe this winter 💙

21/10/2026

Menopause affects most women, but the experience isn’t the same for everyone—especially for immigrant and multicultural women navigating healthcare, language barriers, and workplace support in the UK. 🌍

VIVANA, a community health organisation, is conducting vital research to better understand these unique experiences during perimenopause and menopause. They are particularly keen to hear from women from Romanian, Ukrainian, and other migrant and multicultural backgrounds living in the UK.

Your voice can help shape more accessible, evidence-based, and multilingual education and support for women everywhere.

📝 Take the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vNAVEm2pNk

Please share or tag someone who might be interested in contributing! 💜

08/10/2026

📣 Research Opportunity for Young Romanians in the UK

We are helping to share an opportunity from a doctoral researcher who is exploring the experiences of young Romanians who moved to the UK as children.

The study aims to better understand how migration experiences have shaped resilience and could help schools, families and other organisations better support future generations of young immigrants.

Who can take part?

• Aged 18–25
• Moved directly from Romania to the UK as a child (after age 12) with both parents
• Fluent in English
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years

What's involved? A confidential 60-minute online interview via MS Teams where participants can share their experiences and reflections.

🎁 Participants will have the chance to win one of three £50 Amazon vouchers.

If you think you may be eligible, or know someone who might be interested, please contact the researcher directly at [email protected] and see the attached poster for further information.

Please feel free to share this post to help reach more young people whose voices deserve to be heard ⭐️

01/10/2026

💜 Every voice deserves to be heard.

We're pleased to share this opportunity from EchoVibe HUB for women and non-binary individuals living with hidden physical disabilities and chronic pain conditions. The project aims to build confidence, strengthen advocacy skills, and help create positive change.

For full details and information on how to express your interest, please see the post below👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JEKefRnxA/

29/09/2026

🎭 The Land We Shared | Artsdepot, London

We would like to share an upcoming theatre production that may be of particular interest to members of our Romanian and Eastern European communities.

The Land We Shared is a new show by award-winning performance maker Larisa Faber, drawing on her Romanian heritage to explore family history, loss, memory and the lasting impact of Romania's communist past. Blending documentary theatre, live music and personal storytelling, the production offers a moving reflection on identity, belonging and the stories passed down through generations. [artsdepot.co.uk]

📅 Thursday 15 October 2026
📍 Artsdepot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0GA
🎟 Tickets from £19

Find out more and book tickets here:
https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/the-land-we-shared/

25/09/2026

📢 Our First Ro-EE Hub Newsletter is Here!

We are delighted to share the first edition of The Romanian and Eastern European Hub Newsletter.

The newsletter brings together updates on our services, community activities, upcoming events, opportunities, useful resources and information relevant to the Romanian, Eastern European, Roma, Ukrainian and wider communities we support.

Whether you are a service user, volunteer, supporter, partner organisation or community member, we hope you find it informative and useful.

📖 Read the newsletter here:
https://ro-eehub.org.uk/the-romanian-and-eastern-european-hub-newsletter/

If you find it helpful, please share it with your friends, family and networks.

Thank you for being part of our community 💙

Autumn 2026 Welcome Welcome to the first edition of The Romanian and Eastern European Hub newsletter. We are delighted to share updates about our services, activities, projects and opportunities available to our community. Over the past few months, we have continued supporting individuals and famili...

24/09/2026

Need support? We're here to help.

The Romanian and Eastern European Hub is a registered charity supporting Romanian, Eastern European, Roma and other vulnerable communities across London and the UK.

We offer free:

✅ Advice and advocacy
✅ Domestic abuse support
✅ Benefits and immigration support
✅ Health and education access support
✅ Translation and interpreting
✅ Workers' rights and employability training
✅ Social activities and playgroups

Contact us:

📞 Romanian & General Enquiries: 0204 513 1500

📞 Ukrainian & General Enquiries: 0203 833 1190

📧 [email protected]

🌐 Visit our website: https://ro-eehub.org.uk/

Referrals:

We welcome self-referrals and referrals from professionals, schools, health services and community organisations.

If you need support, or would like to volunteer or partner with us, please get in touch.

❤️ Together we are building a stronger and more connected community.

dedicated to preventing social exclusion and relieving the needs of those who are socially isolated. We provide the essential, tailored support needed to help individuals and families integrate, feel included, and thrive.