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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
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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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SUMMARY:Closed from 2pm for Christmas Eve
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-from-2pm-for-christmas-eve/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241225T170000
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SUMMARY:Closed for Christmas Day
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-christmas-day/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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SUMMARY:Closed for Boxing Day
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-boxing-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241227T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241230T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241230T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241231T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20241127T140848Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-new-years-day/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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 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:20260418T220749
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250123T180340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T180340Z
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SUMMARY:Coming up this February - First half
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/coming-up-this-february-first-half/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250106T160121Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20241030T132807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T132807Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250123T162451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T105400Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Men - Men's Wellbeing Workshop - 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first in this series of Men’s Wellbeing Workshops delivered by Beyond Equality with the support of the Movember Foundation\, for men living with HIV who are registered (or eligible) to use our services \nIn this first workshop\, we’ll be looking at Men and Mental Wellbeing\, exploring such things as: \n\nSelf-reflecting on relationships with everyday wellbeing\nMoving past wanting to ‘survive’ and building towards how we ‘thrive’\nExploring the importance of a collective or social response to mental wellbeing\n\nA delicious hot meal will be served just after 6pm shared with people attending the Together Group. The workshop will begin at 7pm. 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 nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9302
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/calling-all-men-mens-wellbeing-workshop-1-of-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250123T164957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T165112Z
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SUMMARY:Open Evening - Valentine's Special - Love and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Open Evening of 2025\, a Valentine’s Special on the eve of Valentine’s Day\, so naturally we have the theme of Love and Relationships. \nOur Open Evenings are open to anyone registered to use our services\, or eligible to – living with HIV\, and either live in one of the East London Boroughs we serve\, or get your HIV treatment at an East London HIV clinic.  They’re an ideal opportunity to come visit us if you’ve not been for a while\, are coming for the first time\, or already come to us regularly or occasionally. \nYou can find out about what’s on offer\, what’s changed\, find out about ways to get involved\, meet old friends and new. \nAs our theme is Love and Relationships we’re planning: \n\nAdelicious food prepared and served with love by our friends at Food Chain\nA fascinating glimpse at the the work that goes into the loving restoration of the UK AIDS Quilts\nA chance to get involved in our U=U Community Quilt\nValentine prizes in our free Dating Bingo game- and perhaps even a chance to match with someone who shares your views on what makes a good partner\n\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/open-evening-valentines-special-love-and-relationships/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250123T161416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T155113Z
UID:10003606-1739988000-1739998800@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 Rainbow Men joins the 2nd session in our ‘Calling All Men’ 3-part men’s wellbeing workshop series \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 nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9302
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/rainbow-men-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250123T163047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T105442Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Men – Men’s Wellbeing Workshop – 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second in this series of Men’s Wellbeing Workshops delivered by Beyond Equality with the support of the Movember Foundation\, for men living with HIV who are registered (or eligible) to use our services \nIn this second workshop\, running as a joint session with our Rainbow Men Group\, we’ll be looking at Masculinities and Seeking Support\, exploring such things as: \n\nHow different ideas of masculinities can inhibit or encourage us to seek help or support in a particular manner\nLooking at how we can build our social networks of support that are encouraging both self-care and help-seeking\nExploring how we can build both personal trust and overcome discomfort in order to be able to seek help\nReflecting upon the ‘armour’ or ‘masks’  we feel the need to wear to protect ourselves in the conversation around mental wellbeing.\n\nA delicious hot meal will be served just after 6pm shared with people attending Rainbow Men. The workshop will begin at 7pm. 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 nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9302
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/calling-all-men-mens-wellbeing-workshop-2-of-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
CREATED:20250123T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T181537Z
UID:10003612-1740038400-1740762000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Coming up this February - Second Half
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/coming-up-this-february-second-half/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T220749
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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 planning an evening out and getting moving to shake off those winter blues – with ten-pin bowling at a local bowling alley \nPlease 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-3/
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SUMMARY:Calling All Men – Men’s Wellbeing Workshop – 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third in this series of Men’s Wellbeing Workshops delivered by Beyond Equality with the support of the Movember Foundation\, for men living with HIV who are registered (or eligible) to use our services \nIn this third and final workshop\, we’ll be looking at Men and Building Supportive Communities exploring such things as: \n\nThe key pillars of active listening and then develop those skills by putting them into practice\nBuilding empathy for other people\, and identifying the barriers others face – often based on their identities\nWays we can shape our own support structures\, and be allies for other men\n\nWe’ll have pizza and snacks from 6.30pm. The workshop will begin at 7pm. 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 nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9302
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/calling-all-men-mens-wellbeing-workshop-3-of-3/
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SUMMARY:East London Queer Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Queer East London Fest for LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 \nGet ready for a celebration of queer culture\, art\, and community right here in the heart of East London. Join us for a day filled with activities\, workshops\, a community marketplace\, delicious food\, fitness advice\, and a pop-up cinema. \nThis event is jointly organised by Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Forum and Positive East \nThe theme for this year’s LGBTQ+ History Month is Activism and Social Change. \nLet’s come together to embrace and uplift queer voices – we’d love to see you there! \nThe event is FREE to attend\, and you can book your place here (it helps us plan for catering)\, or simply drop in on the day! \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-east-london-fest-tickets-1205382163499?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/east-london-queer-fest/
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SUMMARY:Coming up this March
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/coming-up-this-march/
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SUMMARY:Kew Gardens - Orchid Festival
DESCRIPTION:The first of March is officially the start of Spring. What better way to celebrate than getting Out and About to the beautiful Kew Gardens\, plus an opportunity to enjoy their Orchid Festival inside the Princess of Wales Conservatory. \n\n\nThe 2025 Orchid Festival celebrates the flora and fauna of Peru \n\n\nFestival will feature stunning horticultural displays across the glasshouse \n\n\nAlpacas\, flamingos\, and a cornucopia of biodiversity will be created in floral form \n\n\nWe’ve been given a limited number of free tickets. Please contact Nick in advance if you want to come along. Depending on numbers interested\, we may be able to extend the offer to 1 guest per person. This Out and About is open to anyone registered with Positive East \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 nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9302 \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/kew-gardens-orchid-festival/
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SUMMARY:Spring Forward - Women's wellbeing workshops
DESCRIPTION:Spring Forward is a new series of Tuesday evening workshops for women living with HIV\, offering a healing journey into movement and sound\,  part of our Re:Assure programme for women living with HIV. \nWe’re excited that HIV+ activist and dancer Joshua Royal will be delivering the first and final session in this series of four.  The second and third sessions will be led by the well-respected acupuncture\, energy healing & dance practitioner Linda Cremin. \n\nSession One – Tuesday  4th March – Movement with Joshua Royal\nSession Two – Tuesday 11th March – Sound bath – relaxation with Linda Cremin\nSession Three – Tuesday 18th March – Sound bath – meditation with Linda Cremin\nSession Four – Tuesday 25th March – Dance with Joshua Royal\n\nYou can come for one\, more\, or ideally all of the sessions. You also have the option of joining for the first half or second half of each session depending on your needs. \nFor the sessions led by Joshua Royal: \n\n6pm – A tasty\, freshly prepared hot meal will be served around 6.15pm . Please let us know in advance if you intend to come so we can plan for catering\n6.45pm – A chance to find out more about Re:Assure support\, to get involved in the programme and you’ll have the offer of booking an individual assessment from Joanne.\n7pm – Movement\, sound bath or dance session starts\n\nFor the sessions led by Linda Cremin: \n\n6pm – Sound bath session\n7pm – A tasty\, freshly prepared hot meal will be served – A chance to find out more about Re:Assure support\, to get involved in the programme and you’ll have the offer of booking an individual assessment from Joanne.\n\nFor more information\, or to tell us you want to come\, contact Joanne McCarthy or let any of the Health and Wellbeing staff know. – email Joanne.McCarthy@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9355 \nRe:Assure is open to women living with HIV\, wherever you live in London \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 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/spring-forward-womens-wellbeing-workshops/2025-03-04/
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SUMMARY:Writing for Wellness - with Michelle Croston
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to welcome back Michelle Croston for another series of three Writing For Wellness workshops\, exploring themes of: \n\nReflections on what U = U means to you\nReflections on your own resilience (I’m stronger than I realise)\nReflections on your own connections\, community\, support networks\, and ability to help others\n\nThey’re running on 3 Friday afternoons during March\, on the 7th\, 14th\, and 28th – all from 1pm to 2.30 pm \nNo previous writing experience is needed. \nThese sessions were very popular last year\, so do let us know if you want to attend. Some light snacks will be provided. \nFor more information\, or to book a place\, contact Mel Rattue mel.rattue@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9346 \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
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/writing-for-wellness-with-michelle-croston/2025-03-07/
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