One Place East

08/10/2026

Tea, Talk & Togetherness - World Mental Health Day 2026! 💚☕️

A cup of tea, a friendly face, and a conversation can make all the difference! ☕💬

In recognition of World Mental Health Day on 10th October, we came together for a lovely Tea & Talk session, creating a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and raise awareness about the importance of looking after our mental health. 💚

Over tea, coffee, and plenty of tasty treats, we enjoyed meaningful conversations, shared ideas about wellbeing, and reminded each other that it’s okay not to be okay, and nobody should have to struggle alone.

It was wonderful to see everyone coming together, supporting one another, and showing that even the simplest conversation can make a positive difference. 🫶

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and helped make our Tea & Talk gathering so special! 💚

🌍 Mental health matters. Every voice matters. Every conversation matters.

Let’s keep talking, keep listening, and keep supporting one another - not just on World Mental Health Day, but every day! 💚

06/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at our Sight Support Group meeting today, and especially to our fantastic guest speaker, James Datsun and to OPE’s Kevin Wotton for arranging it.

James has been providing the Audio Commentary Service for West Ham United for nearly 25 seasons and was one of the first audio descriptive commentators in football for visually impaired and blind supporters.

It was fascinating to hear James explain how the service works in practice, including the technology involved and how visually impaired and blind supporters can access the commentary wherever they are seated in the stadium.

James also shared some wonderful stories and insights from his many years behind the microphone, as well as talking about what first inspired him to take on the role and what continues to motivate him today.

A huge thank you to James for giving his time and making the session so interesting and enjoyable. ⚒️

We very much look forward to welcoming James back to the Sight Support Group in the future - and hopefully arranging a stadium tour too!

30/09/2026

🕌 **Continuing Our Faith Tour – Regent’s Park Mosque** 🌍

Our Faith Tour continued yesterday, with a wonderful visit to Regent’s Park Mosque, where we had the opportunity to learn more about the Muslim, the history and traditions of the mosque, and the important role it plays in the local community.

It was a meaningful opportunity to come together, ask questions, share experiences and deepen our understanding of different faiths and cultures. 🤝✨

Thank you to everyone who came and helped make the visit such an enjoyable and informative experience!

We even got a chance to do some window shopping at Selfridges!

29/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ We’ve officially commenced! 🎉

Our SPAN Community Sports Event is now underway at Jack Carter Pavilion, Ilford! 💜

There’s still plenty happening throughout the day, from boccia, football, cricket, fencing and Zumba to community Q&A and networking.

👉 Pop down if you can and get involved - all abilities are welcome! 🙌

Come along, get moving, get connected and be part of the community. 💜

28/09/2026

🏆 WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED - AND WE NEED YOUR VOTE! 🏆

We’re delighted that One Place East has been nominated for TWO awards at the Ilford & Redbridge Business Awards 2026:
🌟 Redbridge Social Value Award
🌟 Ilford Best Business Legacy Award

These nominations recognise the positive difference we strive to make for disabled people and our local community - and now we need your support! 💛

🗳️ Voting closes on 30 September, so there’s not long left to cast your vote.

👉 Scan the QR code in the image or visit the voting link below to support One Place East:
https://www.inilford.com/nomination-form/

Every vote counts. Please vote, share this post, and encourage your friends, family and networks to support us too!

Thank you for being part of our community. 💛

22/09/2026

We can't wait for this.

To make sure we are prepared to give you the best show, we have had rehearsals this morning. Check our feed later on today for a sneak peek! 🙃

🌈We're delighted to Welcome the Unity Singers to Barkingside next week!

🎶Unity Singers is a welcoming singing group created by One Place East that brings together disabled people and people with lived experience of mental ill health through the shared joy of music and singing. The group promotes confidence, connection, wellbeing, and inclusion, creating opportunities for people to express themselves and build friendships through song.”🎶

📅Saturday 26 September
⏰1.30pm-1.40pm
📍Ken Aston Square, Barkingside, IG6 2EA

It'll be a bumper day, featuring two performances of Go Grandad, Go! by Company DHW, a music-making workshop with IROKO Theatre, Art with Barkingside Art Club and community information stalls.

There's an access information point too, for support and information. Come and say 'Hi'! 😄

One Place East Redbridge Libraries CFDN - Empowering Disability, Supporting All Barkingside Art Club

22/09/2026

💜💛 GET MOVING. GET CONNECTED. GET INVOLVED!

We’re looking forward to our SPAN Community Sports Event on Tuesday 29 September!

From Boccia and Dru Yoga to Cricket and Walking Activities, there’s something for everyone to try, with all abilities welcome.

🗓 Tuesday 29 September 2026
⏰ 10am - 2.30pm
📍 Jack Carter Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Ilford
🥪 Lunch provided

Come along and have your say about how we can make sport and physical activity more accessible across the borough.

We’d love to see you there! 🙌

Book now by contacting the OPE office on 020 8925 2435 or [email protected]

21/09/2026

2 weeks ago we completed our last walk.
We have had over 35 people attending between May 2026 & September 2026.
19 different walks around Redbridge
Over 2000 miles covers by 35 different people. Groundwork London Groundwork UK

18/09/2026

Knight Andy & Knight Rik have captured Kweku for drinking all the kings mead.

16/09/2026

Last week our employability group with the The Change Foundation got to try out fencing 🤺 to build the confidence, skills & communication. Whatever shall we be doing next ! ? ? Big thanks to James W from