This is an updated Calendar for May, slightly different from the one previously advertised. This is due to changes in the dates of essential building maintenance, meaning Positive East will now close on Thursday 9th May and re-open on Tuesday 14th May. The changes are: The first Theatre-Making workshop was due to run on Monday […]
Positive East will be closed on the two Bank Holidays in May - Monday 6th and Monday 27th All our social and support groups in May will be afternoon outings - there will be no evening meetings of Together, Rainbow Men, Women's Group. Positive East will close on Thursday 9th May and re-open on Tuesday […]
Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” was developed in China thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. We're delighted that Truus Jansen will be leading our new Qigong Practise sessions from the […]
Ear Acupuncture sessions are usually available every Wednesday afternoon from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Ear acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves inserting tiny needles into specific points on the ear. Stimulating these points promotes healing in other areas of the body. Many people living with HIV have found it helpful in dealing with some […]
Everybody needs a little time away from the everyday stresses and strains of life. Twice a week, Andre Smith – Positive East’s Counselling Co-ordinator – leads a 30 minute online mindfulness meditation session. These usually run twice every week on: Tuesdays at 5pm Fridays at 12.30pm For more information on how to join, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk […]
Due to the two Bank Holidays on 6th and 27th, and building maintenance on 13th, FoodCycle Stepney Green will run only on Monday 20th this month. Usually every Monday we welcome FoodCycle’s volunteers to use our kitchen and our cafe area to provide a delicious hot lunch. This is open to anyone living with HIV […]
Together is our new social and support group for anyone living with HIV. This group is for you if you are HIV positive and either live in East London or get your HIV care in an East London clinic. It will usually meet on the second Wednesday of each month, but this day and time […]
Positive East will close on Thursday 9th May and re-open on Tuesday 14th May for essential building maintenance, postponed from April. This mainly affects previously advertised activities that were due to take place on Monday 13th May. See our updated Monthly Calendar for the revised listings.
Rainbow Men is our new social and support group for gay and bisexual men living with HIV. This group is for you if you are HIV positive and either live in East London or get your HIV care in an East London clinic. It will usually meet on the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month, but […]
A series of four workshops to develop and create some theatre pieces drawing on our rich experience of life with HIV. With the theme of Secrets and Stories. we'll be looking to challenge stigma, disrupt prejudice, and celebrate identity. We're thrilled to welcome back students from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to […]