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Get digital help, give digital help – a mini workshop for Elders

Thursday 26th May 2.30-4.00 pm at the Plus Centre, Memorial Church We are working with Rowntree Close residents (next to the Church) and anyone that is not so young, to introduce you to a learning scheme called ‘Learn My Way’. This is to build up skills and confidence with digital skills such as booking appointments,…

picture of coloured eggs and the greenway orchard entrance

Easter treat and nature scavenger hunt at the Greenway Orchard

Thursday 7th April 12-1.30pm Do come along and wander through the Greenway Orchard looking for fragile things, sharp things, red things, moving things, scented things, insects and lots more. And see if you can find a treat voucher to claim your bag of chocolate eggs or sweets! With thanks to the Cali Candy confectionery shop…

New City Family Centre re-opens and PSBL toys are ready for play

New City Family Centre re-opens and PSBL toys are ready for play

On Wednesday 23rd February New City Family Centre opened their doors to the local community. It was lovely to be invited to the launch and to witness from the families present the important value the family centre holds. As well as a weekly coffee morning the family centre will host activities to include Baby &…

cartoon image of 3 people looking at phones in circle and one on their own

Become a digital champion to help family, friends and neighbours get online

Digital inclusion is a social issue A lack of digital skills and access can have a huge negative impact on a person’s life, leading to poorer health outcomes and a lower life expectancy, increased loneliness and social isolation, less access to jobs and education. It can mean paying more for essentials, financial exclusion, an increased…

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A nature experience in Half Term at Greenway Orchard

PSBL and the Green Gym volunteers decided the time was ready for events in the Greenway Orchard again, after Covid. On Thursday morning in February we offered nature scavenger hunts, seed planting and tree dressing. Amazing leaf skeletons, beautiful colours and textures and of course woodlice under bricks…. gave a taste of nature to some…

Trees dressed with materials and children chalking the pavement

PSBL At Newham Unlocked Festival

We were delighted to have supported Rosetta Arts with our art knowledge of the local area and  Plaistow talent during the Unlocked Festival. PSBL enjoyed being part of the final event in Plaistow park on Sunday 17th November where we ran tree dressing activities with local families.Find other Rosetta Arts Courses below:Arts for WellbeingPhotography for Wellbeing

gazebo with bike mechanic outside Four Square Church

Greengate Corner – Fab Venue For Our Bike MOT Event on 23rd October

Thanks to partners Newham Wellness and Four Square Church for supporting PSBL to get 16 bikes health checked, for Autumn and Winter cycling!  The event was funded by PSBL and Royal Docks Learning and Activity Centre.  It was a great space to chat and network, both inside the Four Square Café and in the car park. A local…