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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-2/2024-11-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241127T151500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
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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/2024-11-27/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241127T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
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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/2024-11-27/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241127T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241028T133450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T133450Z
UID:10003482-1732730400-1732737600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Women's Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Group is a regular social and support group for women living with HIV who either live in East London or if you get your HIV care in an East London clinic.  It usually meet on the 4th Wednesday evening of each month\, but this day and time may vary especially for visits out\, so its best to check these listing regularly. \nThis month we’re taking a look at barriers to staying engaged with your HIV care \nA tasty\, freshly prepared hot meal will be served just after 6pm. Please let us know in advance if you intend to come so we can plan ahead. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, you need to let us know in advance. See here for details of eligibility \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Sarah Boum-Enock by email on sarah.boum-enock@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9341
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/womens-group/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241128T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241028T132530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T131803Z
UID:10003480-1732809600-1732816800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gym Induction for new gym users
DESCRIPTION:Did you know we have a fully equipped spacious gym on our lower ground floor\, with changing rooms\, showers and lockers.  It’s free\, friendly\, fun\, and the perfect way to start your way to a fitter\, healthier you. \nTo use the gym\, you need to be eligible (living or getting your HIV care in East London)\, and have registered to use our services. Also\, it’s essential that you first have an induction session to assess your needs and show you how to use the equipment safely and effectively. \nInduction sessions are usually on the last Thursday of each month\, at 4pm and 5pm.  If you’ve previously had a gym induction but it was a while ago\, or just want a refresher\, you can book for these too. You also need to bring suitable exercise clothing to wear for your induction\, or you won’t be able to have your induction. \nContact our Reception on our main number 020 7791 2855 to book your induction.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/gym-induction-for-new-gym-users/2024-11-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241129T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
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/2024-11-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241007T174405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T082800Z
UID:10001576-1733144400-1733151600@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/2024-12-02/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241029T105705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T105705Z
UID:10003491-1733250600-1733256000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Getting the best from your GP (Family Doctor)
DESCRIPTION:The December edition in our series of Wellbeing Matters events which focus on the health and wellbeing matters that people with HIV – particularly people over 50 – have asked to learn more about. These are in-person events\, with an option of joining remotely by Zoom. \nThis time it’s a focus on ‘Getting the best from your GP (Family Doctor). It can be confusing and sometimes frustrating when some of our health care comes from our HIV clinic\, and some is from our GP. We’ll look at some of the challenges\, as well as opportunities\, for us as patients\, as well as for the GPs. \nWe’ll have Dr. Daniel Gibney\, the HIV GP Champion for Tower Hamlets\, plus we hope the HIV GP Champions from some of the other East London boroughs can attend.   \nFor more information\, to book a place\, or register to receive the Zoom link contact sara.boum-enock@positiveeast.org.uk \nNote: There will be some light snacks. The Zoom link will be sent out on the morning of the event\, but not before.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/getting-the-best-from-your-gp-family-doctor/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241029T150014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T092754Z
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SUMMARY:Winter vaccines - what you need to know
DESCRIPTION:An extra Wellbeing Matters event with a focus on winter vaccines\, with Dr Tehseen Khan \nDr Tehseen Khan is a practicing GP and Clinical Advisor for the NHS Vaccination Programme \nAs winter approaches and we spend more time indoors\, we see many dangerous viruses circulating in our communities including flu and COVID-19. Getting vaccinated ahead of winter is by far your best defence. \nLiving with HIV means it may be harder for your body to fight off diseases\, so you’re more likely to get a virus like flu or COVID-19\, and more likely to develop serious health problems when you do get ill. \nFor more information contact jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/winter-vaccines-what-you-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241029T141115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T141115Z
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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. \nJoin us for a tasty\, freshly prepared lunch provided by our colleagues from Food Chain. Stay behind 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 jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241029T144737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T144914Z
UID:10003493-1733407200-1733416200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Out and About - Museum of the Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our special Positive Over 50: Out and About for the festive season.  We’ve organised a visit to the Museum of the Home in Hoxton\, with a special guided tour of their newly refreshed Rooms Through Time exhibition.  This shows rooms\, and the stories of the people who lived in them\, throughout history\, right up to the present day.  And the rooms have all been decorated to reflect the different ways people have celebrated Christmas and other mid-Winter festivals throughout history. \nWe’ll be setting off from Positive East after the Positive Over 50: Lunch shortly after 2pm\, for our tour beginning at 3pm \nFor more information contact jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-out-and-about-museum-of-the-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241101T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T103317Z
UID:10003503-1733846400-1733857200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Winter Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our social and support groups Together\, Rainbow Men and Women’s Group are all taking a break in December\, and everyone is welcomed to celebrate Christmas\, Hannukah\, Kwanzaa\, Yuletide\, the Winter Solstice\, or whatever you celebrate at this time of year at our annual festive Winter Celebration. \nOur Winter Celebration is open to anyone registered to use Positive East services\, or eligible to (HIV positive\, and either live in any of the East London Boroughs\, or get your HIV treatment in any of the East London clinics). \nThere’ll be tasty food from our friends at Food Chain\, festive music\, a glass of wine or beer or a soft drink\, a free raffle with a choice of prizes\, plus some goody bags for the children. \n\nChildren are welcome\, though they will need to remain under your supervision at all times.\nIf travel costs are a barrier\, speak to us ahead of the day. Travel costs can be paid for people with No Recourse to Public Funds\, or experiencing a delay or gap in benefits or income.\nIf you are in financial hardship\, talk to any of the Health and Wellbeing or Advice Teams\n\n  \nIt helps us to plan for catering numbers if you could let us know you want to come.  Please let Mina.Kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk know
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/winter-celebration/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241121T101159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T101624Z
UID:10003512-1734544800-1734552000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Complementary Therapy regulars - Festive Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to offer a festive dinner exclusively for people who have used our Qigong or Ear Acupuncture over the last year.  This will take place after the final sessions for 2024 on the evening of Wednesday 18th December. \nOur amazing therapist Truus is taking a well deserved break\, and Qigong and Ear Acupuncture sessions will resume on Wednesday 8th January 2025 \nFor more information\, or to let us know you’re coming\, contact Nick.Maxwell@PositiveEast.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/complementary-therapy-regulars-festive-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241107T150931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T151230Z
UID:10003507-1734633000-1734642000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rainbow Men goes to the National Theatre
DESCRIPTION:For the festive season\, we’ve organised a special Rainbow Men evening at the National Theatre to see this flamboyant and joyful new production of Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance Of Being Earnest. \nStarring Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this hilarious story of identity\, impersonation and romance. \nYou can see more details and view the trailer here \nFor more information and to request a free ticket contact Nick.Maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/rainbow-men-goes-to-the-national-theatre/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241224T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241127T141340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141708Z
UID:10003528-1735048800-1735059600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed from 2pm for Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-from-2pm-for-christmas-eve/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241225T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241127T141057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141057Z
UID:10003526-1735113600-1735146000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed for Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-christmas-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241127T141218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141218Z
UID:10003527-1735200000-1735232400@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed for Boxing Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-boxing-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241227T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241105T140239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T143205Z
UID:10003504-1735297200-1735308000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Positive East will close around 2pm on Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24th December and re-open as normal on Thursday 2nd January \nWe’ll be open for drop in between 11am and 2pm on: \n\nFriday 27th December\nMonday 30th December\nTuesday 31st December\n\nThis will be for peer support\, emergency referrals\, and hardship support \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mid-winter-drop-in/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241230T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241230T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241105T142828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T141750Z
UID:10003505-1735556400-1735567200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Positive East will close around 2pm on Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24th December and re-open as normal on Thursday 2nd January \nWe’ll be open for drop in between 11am and 2pm on: \n\nFriday 27th December\nMonday 30th December\nTuesday 31st December\n\nThis will be for peer support\, emergency referrals\, and hardship support
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mid-winter-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241231T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241231T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241105T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T140712Z
UID:10003506-1735642800-1735653600@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Mid-Winter Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Positive East will close around 2pm on Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24th December and re-open as normal on Thursday 2nd January \nWe’ll be open for drop in between 11am and 2pm on: \n\nFriday 27th December\nMonday 30th December\nTuesday 31st December\n\nThis will be for peer support\, emergency referrals\, and hardship support
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mid-winter-drop-in-3/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241127T140848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T140848Z
UID:10003525-1735718400-1735750800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-new-years-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241107T154104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T142119Z
UID:10003509-1736359200-1736366400@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Together Group
DESCRIPTION:Together is our 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 usually meets on the second Wednesday evening of each month\, but this day and time may vary especially for visits out\, so its best to check these listing regularly. \nThis month we’re starting the new year with a relaxed dinner and social\, and a reflection on things you might want to achieve or change for the better in 2025 \nA tasty\, freshly prepared hot meal will be served just after 6pm. Please let us know in advance if you intend to come so we can plan for catering. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, you need to let us know in advance. See here for details of eligibility \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Resty Mulemwa by email on resty.mulemwa@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9377
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/together-group-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241107T153648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T165602Z
UID:10003508-1736427600-1736434800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
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 jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-lunch-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241118T091911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T144433Z
UID:10003511-1736964000-1736971200@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rainbow Men
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Men is our social and support group for gay and bisexual men living with HIV\, including men who have sex with men but don’t identify as gay or bisexual. 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 usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month\, but this day and time may vary especially for visits out\, so its best to check these listing regularly. \nThis month: \nJoin Personal Trainer\, Matt Boyles from Fitter Confident You\, for a fun\, interactive session focusing on how to get moving in a kind\, sustainable way. We’ll go through easy warm-ups\, simple moves you can do at home or the gym\, some stretches to reduce aches and pains and talk about how to get into a routine with your fitness that you want to keep going – all year! \nA delicious hot meal will be served just after 6pm. Please let us know in advance if you intend to come so we can plan for numbers. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, you need to let us know in advance. See here for details of eligibility \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Nick Maxwell
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/rainbow-men-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T201659
CREATED:20241107T154341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T140028Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Women’s Group is a regular social and support group for women living with HIV who either live in East London or if you get your HIV care in an East London clinic.  It usually meet on the 4th Wednesday evening of each month\, but this day and time may vary especially for visits out\, so its best to check these listing regularly. \nThis month we’re starting the new year with a relaxed dinner and social\, and a reflection on setting goals for things you might want to achieve or change for the better in 2025 \nA tasty\, freshly prepared hot meal will be served just after 6pm. Please let us know in advance if you intend to come so we can plan ahead. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, you need to let us know in advance. See here for details of eligibility \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Resty Mulemwa by email on resty.mulemwa@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9377
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/womens-group-2/
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SUMMARY:Coming up this February - First half
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/coming-up-this-february-first-half/
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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-4/2025-02-06/
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SUMMARY:Menopause and HIV
DESCRIPTION:The February edition in our series of Wellbeing Matters events which focus on the health and wellbeing matters that people with HIV – particularly people over 50 – have asked to learn more about. These are in-person events\, with an option of joining remotely by Zoom. \nThis time it’s a focus on menopause and HIV\, with guest speaker Sophie Strachan\, an advocate for women living with HIV for 20 years\, and director of the Sophia Forum\, which recently produced a guide to menopause for women living with HIV. \nSome symptoms of the menopause can be very similar to some of the symptoms of HIV\, and during the menopause\, women sometimes worry that their HIV is no longer under control. \nFor more information\, to book a place\, or register to receive the Zoom link contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/menopause-and-hiv/
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SUMMARY:An evening with Armistead Maupin
DESCRIPTION:Rays of Resistance speakers series: An Evening with Armistead Maupin \nClick HERE to buy tickets \nPositive East is thrilled to welcome legendary author and LGBT+ activist\, Armistead Maupin\, to our building for a special evening celebrating his remarkable career. \nJoin us for a fascinating discussion with Maupin and renowned British actor\, dancer\, politician\, and LGBT+ rights advocate\, Lord Michael Cashman CBE. Lord Cashman will lead a conversation exploring Maupin’s life\, work\, and the enduring impact of his stories\, which continue to be a beacon of hope and resistance. \nIn 1978\, Maupin introduced the world to the vibrant life of San Francisco with the publication of the first Tales of the City novel. This groundbreaking series\, spanning ten books\, has gone on to captivate millions with its authentic and insightful portrayals of the LGBTQ+ community across decades. \nThe evening will feature a reading from Maupin’s work\, followed by a discussion. A book signing will conclude the event\, offering an opportunity to meet the author. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from one of our greatest storytellers and thinkers of our time. Don’t miss out! \n100% of the event’s proceeds will benefit our Health and Wellbeing and prevention programmes.  \nThis event is part of our wider ‘Rays of Resistance’ speaker series. Watch this space for upcoming details about the series. 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/an-evening-with-armistead-maupin/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Rays of Resistance
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SUMMARY:Together Group
DESCRIPTION:Together is our 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 usually meets on the second Wednesday evening of each month\, but this day and time may vary especially for visits out\, so its best to check these listing regularly. \nThis month we’re joined by artist and stop-motion animator Chiara Ambrosio for a look at the development of a new series of Positive East videos.  The three videos will all be about overcoming different barriers to staying engaged with your HIV care\, and are being developed from your ideas and comments during November’s group meeting.  There’s also a chance to get involved in making the soundtrack to the videos \nA tasty\, freshly prepared hot meal will be served just after 6pm. Please let us know in advance if you intend to come so we can plan for catering. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, you need to let us know in advance. See here for details of eligibility \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Sarah.Boum-Enock by email on sarah.boum-enock@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9341
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/together-group-4/
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