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Events
See our full programme of shows, workshops and events.
See our full programme of shows, workshops and events.
Every week
We’re proud to be a veg scheme collection point for Growing Communities, a North London based, community-run organisation that connects people with organic produce from London and beyond.
In the GC shed at St Margaret’s House
Throughout the year
If you live or learn in Tower Hamlets and are looking for some work experience or volunteering and are keen to support SMH, get in touch!
Throughout St Margaret’s House
9am-11am, Monday-Friday
Interested in finding out more about the history of St Margaret’s House? Come and delve into our archive.
In the Reading Room
Tuesday 6th October - Sunday 29th November, 8.30am-4pm (Tues-Sun)
This exhibition, the first of its kind in Britain, explores how African Diasporic Jazz dance has shaped British culture from the 18th century to the present day, from the Cakewalk to UK Jazz.
Thursdays, 10am-1pm
Running for over 15 years, this community-led group meets at The Create Place every Thursday morning.
Two or three Thursdays a month
We are delighted to host Wrap a Hug Sling Library. They can support you on your babywearing and parenting journey, whether you are expecting, have a new baby, toddlers or preschoolers.
In The Canvas
Twice a month, at different times
This bi-monthly workshop series supports poetic development in a relaxed, queer-friendly space, encouraging writing, sharing and connection while building confidence, embracing imperfection and opening pathways from first draft to future performance.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
A free workshop series using the skills and techniques of Nokshi Katha, one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
Our Friday Massage is inspired by the informal massage rooms of South East Asia. They enjoy working in a shared space as it creates a safe and open atmosphere, welcoming all and providing a container that establishes community, connection, and healing.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 2-6pm / Fridays, 2-7pm
The multibed clinic allows the treatment of a number of people in the same room while protecting your privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Furthermore, it also provides the opportunity to offer treatments at an affordable rate.
In The Canvas
Fridays, from 6.45pm
Dive into the world of Collegiate Shag - the swift footed swing dance that set the 1920s on fire! Learn to dance fast without losing your cool with our expert teaching team and friendly regulars.
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays, 9-10am
The perfect way to start your Saturday! Enjoy guided meditation and breath work surrounded by blissful music. Followed by dynamic movement and restorative stretching. Leave feeling connected to the body and breath! Sweating optional, smiling inevitable!
In The Canvas
Saturdays, 9.45-10.45am and 11am-12noon
Saturday morning sessions for children to learn circus skills, developing communication and creative thinking.
9.45am: Children in School Years 1-3 (younger children can attend, accompanied by an adult)
11am: Children in School Years 4-6
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays 3rd, 17th and 31st October, 10.30am-12.30pm
The popular series Writing to Uncover the Self returns to St Margaret’s House for three autumn sessions.
Saturdays, 10.30-11.45am
The primary focus of this Pregnancy Yoga class is to support and enhance your pre-natal experience. The aim is to encourage a sense of relaxation and confidence all the way through your pregnancy up to, and including, labour.
In The Canvas
Sundays, 12noon-1pm and Wednesdays, 7.15-8.15pm
A supportive mat Pilates class connecting mind and body to build stability, mobility and ease through low-impact movement.
In The Canvas
Sunday 18th October, 11.45am-12.45pm
This practical, beginner-friendly workshop covers measuring, marking and sewing a neat original-hem finish, giving your jeans a personalised fit, as part of the Ahista Stories Live event.
In the Cabin
Sunday 18th October, 11.45am-5.30pm
London's only South Asian sustainable fashion festival is back for a fourth year with talks, workshops and an exhibition.
In the Mulberry Hall
Sunday 18th October, 12.30-5.30pm
This exhibition curates both textile art and other media that reflect on the meaning and sustainability of South Asian textiles.
Sunday 18th October, 12.45-2.15pm
Participants will get to wrap, rewrap, style and play with sarees, learning small tricks that make draping feel intuitive, as part of the Ahista Stories Live event.
In the Mulberry Hall
Sunday 18th October, 1.15-2.45pm
Examine how sketching, sampling and trend cycles in fashion contribute to waste long before a garment is made in this Slow Fashion workshop, as part of the Ahista Stories Live event.
In the Cabin
Sunday 18th October, 3.30-5.30pm
Participants will collectively explore memories and meaning, and translate what comes up into a textile art piece, as part of the Ahista Stories Live event.
In the Mulberry Hall
Mondays, 10am-1pm
Running for over 10 years, this community-led group meets at The Create Place every Monday morning.
Mondays, 11am-12.30pm
Integral Yoga addresses the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of being: gentle postures followed by breathing practices, deep relaxation and an introduction to meditation.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 3.45-5pm and 5-6.15pm
Afterschool sessions exploring making people laugh, including creating sketches and stand up material and clowning.
3.45pm: Children in School Years 3-6
5pm: Young people in School Years 7-9
In the Chapel & the Mulberry Hall
Every third Monday of the month, 6.30-8.30pm
Join the SMH Book Club! We meet once a month and welcome all, from people wanting to start reading for fun to seasoned bookworms.
In the Anson Room
Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm
Qayyah's yoga classes are a smooth, continuous, playful flow of different yoga postures. The class is a 'dynamic vinyasa', which means linking movement to your breath.
In The Canvas
Tuesdays, 11am-12noon
Join us for our free women’s wellbeing sessions, led by yoga practitioner Vimalamani. These sessions provide a welcoming and safe space to take part in gentle movement and meditation, helping to improve your mood, confidence and feelings of wellbeing.
In The Canvas
Tuesdays, 3.30-4.30pm
Afterschool sessions for children to take part in a variety of games, from active drama, to board and card games.
Children in School Years 1-5
In The Canvas
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
This class is for anyone who wishes to practise gently and relax deeply. We begin with calming meditation and gentle breath-led movement to release physical tension before transitioning into some restorative postures and relaxation infused with the healing energy of sound.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
Community Acupuncture offers gentle, ethical and affordable solutions to pain, stress and illness. Acupuncture can treat a very broad range of conditions, from the physical to the mental-emotional.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 2-2.30pm
Join a friendly group practising Qigong movements together with Truus every Wednesday. Qigong improves health, and to calm and heal the mind, body and spirit.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 3.45-5.15pm
Afterschool arts and crafting sessions for children to have fun, learn skills and be mindful.
Children in Reception to School Year 4
Wednesday 21st October, 4-6pm
Join us for a monthly gardening meetup to support your wellbeing, connect with your local community and help us with the upkeep of the SMH Garden.
In the SMH Garden
Monthly, on Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm
A welcoming monthly circle for pregnant and new brithing parents with babies to connect, share experiences and find support in a safe, friendly and confidential space.
In The Canvas
