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SUMMARY:Foodcycle Stepney Green
DESCRIPTION: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 across London. By cooking with surplus ingredients\, they promote healthy\, sustainable attitudes towards food and its impact on the environment\, and help people to learn more about healthy food. \nLunch is usually served shortly after 1pm.  Lunch is served to your table by FoodCycle volunteers\, so you’ll need to arrive by 1pm. \nFor more information\, visit FoodCycle Stepney Green If you’d like to come along\, contact FoodCycle stepneygreen@foodcycle.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/foodcycle-stepney-green-2/2025-09-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20241007T173547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164135Z
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation/2025-09-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250904T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250106T160121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T135807Z
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly lunch group for people living with HIV who either live in any of the East London Boroughs\, or get your HIV care an an East London clinic.  Usually on the first Thursday afternoon of the month\, the January lunch is a week later than usual because of the New Year holidays. \nJoin us for a tasty\, freshly prepared lunch provided by our colleagues from Food Chain. Stay and engage in one of our discussion topics\, hear from guest speakers\, or join in one of our Positive Over 50: Out And About trips to places of interest. Or stay and join in the conversation with old friends and new. \nFor more information contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-lunch-4/2025-09-04/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250904T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250812T113416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T115807Z
UID:10003837-1756987200-1756990800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Wellbeing Matters: Heart health & statins
DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing Matters is our occasional series of information events focused around health & wellbeing issues for people living with HIV.  Usually\, the topics are ones that are of particular concern to older people living with HIV\, but Wellbeing Matters are open to HIV+ people of any age – because after all\, we can now expect to live well into old age. \nThis time we’re having a focus on heart health and statins\, with Dr Samantha Preston – a GP who is an HIV GP Champion. Did you know that people living with HIV have an increased risk of heart disease\, and statins can help us manage this risk? Come along and find out more in a relaxed friendly environment\, and maybe stay for the Positive Over 50 lunch. \nIf travel costs are a barrier to you coming along\, let us know in advance \nFor more information contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/wellbeing-matters-heart-health-statins/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250226T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193049Z
UID:10003197-1756917000-1756920600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ear Acupuncture
DESCRIPTION:Ear acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in various points of your outer ear. Many people have found it can help with a variety of health issues\, include sleep\, pain management\, nausea and stomach problems\, relieving stress and anxiety. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions which take place in a group environment. You don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular. As you need to sit quietly once the treatment has begun for around half an hour\, the last admittance to the session is 5.15 pm \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/ear-acupuncture-2/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250704T161136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153009Z
UID:10001876-1756912500-1756915200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Qigong Exercise
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions\, so you don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular.  You’re advised to wear loose comfortable clothing. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/qigong-exercise-2/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250902T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250902T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20241007T173823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155745Z
UID:10001354-1756832400-1756834200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation-2/2025-09-02/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250901T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250704T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164410Z
UID:10001615-1756731600-1756738800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Foodcycle Stepney Green
DESCRIPTION: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 across London. By cooking with surplus ingredients\, they promote healthy\, sustainable attitudes towards food and its impact on the environment\, and help people to learn more about healthy food. \nLunch is usually served shortly after 1pm.  Lunch is served to your table by FoodCycle volunteers\, so you’ll need to arrive by 1pm. \nFor more information\, visit FoodCycle Stepney Green If you’d like to come along\, contact FoodCycle stepneygreen@foodcycle.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/foodcycle-stepney-green-2/2025-09-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250904T161946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T162150Z
UID:10003952-1756713600-1756746000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:September Calendar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/september-calendar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20241007T173547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164135Z
UID:10001093-1756470600-1756472400@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation/2025-08-29/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250226T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193049Z
UID:10003196-1756312200-1756315800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ear Acupuncture
DESCRIPTION:Ear acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in various points of your outer ear. Many people have found it can help with a variety of health issues\, include sleep\, pain management\, nausea and stomach problems\, relieving stress and anxiety. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions which take place in a group environment. You don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular. As you need to sit quietly once the treatment has begun for around half an hour\, the last admittance to the session is 5.15 pm \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/ear-acupuncture-2/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250704T161136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153009Z
UID:10003807-1756307700-1756310400@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Qigong Exercise
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions\, so you don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular.  You’re advised to wear loose comfortable clothing. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/qigong-exercise-2/2025-08-27/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20241007T173823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155745Z
UID:10001353-1756227600-1756229400@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation-2/2025-08-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250704T161744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T161744Z
UID:10003827-1756080000-1756166399@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed for August Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-august-bank-holiday/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20241007T173547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164135Z
UID:10001092-1755865800-1755867600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation/2025-08-22/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250226T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193049Z
UID:10003195-1755707400-1755711000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ear Acupuncture
DESCRIPTION:Ear acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in various points of your outer ear. Many people have found it can help with a variety of health issues\, include sleep\, pain management\, nausea and stomach problems\, relieving stress and anxiety. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions which take place in a group environment. You don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular. As you need to sit quietly once the treatment has begun for around half an hour\, the last admittance to the session is 5.15 pm \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/ear-acupuncture-2/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250820T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250704T161136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153009Z
UID:10001874-1755702900-1755705600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Qigong Exercise
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions\, so you don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular.  You’re advised to wear loose comfortable clothing. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/qigong-exercise-2/2025-08-20/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20241007T173823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155745Z
UID:10001352-1755622800-1755624600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation-2/2025-08-19/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250818T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144806
CREATED:20250704T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164410Z
UID:10001613-1755522000-1755529200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Foodcycle Stepney Green
DESCRIPTION: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 across London. By cooking with surplus ingredients\, they promote healthy\, sustainable attitudes towards food and its impact on the environment\, and help people to learn more about healthy food. \nLunch is usually served shortly after 1pm.  Lunch is served to your table by FoodCycle volunteers\, so you’ll need to arrive by 1pm. \nFor more information\, visit FoodCycle Stepney Green If you’d like to come along\, contact FoodCycle stepneygreen@foodcycle.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/foodcycle-stepney-green-2/2025-08-18/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250815T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20241007T173547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164135Z
UID:10001091-1755261000-1755262800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation/2025-08-15/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20250704T160153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T100807Z
UID:10003792-1755183600-1755198000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Celebration of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Celebration Of Summer garden (weather permitting) party. \nEvery Summer in August our usual Wednesday evening social and support groups take a break and we all come together for our celebration of Summer.  Positive Over 50 Lunch still runs on its usual pattern – Thursday 7th August at 1pm \nOur Summer celebration get-together is open to everyone registered to use our services – or eligible to. There’ll be delicious freshly made food\, drinks\, music\, dancing\, and our very popular free raffle \nSpeak with any of the Health and Wellbeing staff for more information or to less us know you’re coming\, or email talk2me@positiveeast.org.uk \nIf travel costs are a barrier to coming\, let us know in advance
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/celebration-of-summer/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20250226T161955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193049Z
UID:10003194-1755102600-1755106200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ear Acupuncture
DESCRIPTION:Ear acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in various points of your outer ear. Many people have found it can help with a variety of health issues\, include sleep\, pain management\, nausea and stomach problems\, relieving stress and anxiety. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions which take place in a group environment. You don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular. As you need to sit quietly once the treatment has begun for around half an hour\, the last admittance to the session is 5.15 pm \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/ear-acupuncture-2/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20250704T161136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153009Z
UID:10001873-1755098100-1755100800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Qigong Exercise
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions\, so you don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular.  You’re advised to wear loose comfortable clothing. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/qigong-exercise-2/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20241007T173823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T155745Z
UID:10001351-1755018000-1755019800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation-2/2025-08-12/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20250704T160929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T164410Z
UID:10001612-1754917200-1754924400@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Foodcycle Stepney Green
DESCRIPTION: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 across London. By cooking with surplus ingredients\, they promote healthy\, sustainable attitudes towards food and its impact on the environment\, and help people to learn more about healthy food. \nLunch is usually served shortly after 1pm.  Lunch is served to your table by FoodCycle volunteers\, so you’ll need to arrive by 1pm. \nFor more information\, visit FoodCycle Stepney Green If you’d like to come along\, contact FoodCycle stepneygreen@foodcycle.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/foodcycle-stepney-green-2/2025-08-11/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250810T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T144807
CREATED:20250707T125305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T135009Z
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SUMMARY:UK Black Pride 2025
DESCRIPTION:UK Black Pride 2025 will be held on Sunday\, August 10th at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event. The event will feature performances\, talks\, community stalls\, and workshops. It is a safe space for LGBTQI+ people of African\, Asian\, Caribbean\, Latin American\, and Middle Eastern descent.  \nWe’ll also be organising a meet up for Positive East clients on the day. For details contact Nick.Maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/uk-black-pride-2025/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness meditation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese usually run twice every week on: \n\nTuesdays at 5pm\nFridays at 12.30pm\n\nFor more information on how to join\, please email Andre at andre.smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-meditation/2025-08-08/
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly lunch group for people living with HIV who either live in any of the East London Boroughs\, or get your HIV care an an East London clinic.  Usually on the first Thursday afternoon of the month\, the January lunch is a week later than usual because of the New Year holidays. \nJoin us for a tasty\, freshly prepared lunch provided by our colleagues from Food Chain. Stay and engage in one of our discussion topics\, hear from guest speakers\, or join in one of our Positive Over 50: Out And About trips to places of interest. Or stay and join in the conversation with old friends and new. \nFor more information contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-lunch-4/2025-08-07/
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SUMMARY:Ear Acupuncture
DESCRIPTION:Ear acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that involves very fine needles being placed in various points of your outer ear. Many people have found it can help with a variety of health issues\, include sleep\, pain management\, nausea and stomach problems\, relieving stress and anxiety. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions which take place in a group environment. You don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular. As you need to sit quietly once the treatment has begun for around half an hour\, the last admittance to the session is 5.15 pm \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/ear-acupuncture-2/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Qigong Exercise
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe sessions are led by Truus Jansen. They are informal sessions\, so you don’t currently need to book\, although it’s helpful if you can let us know in advance that you intend to come along as the sessions could become very popular.  You’re advised to wear loose comfortable clothing. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/qigong-exercise-2/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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