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SUMMARY:Closed for Good Friday - Bank Holiday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-good-friday-bank-holiday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:Closed for Easter Monday - Bank Holiday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-easter-monday-bank-holiday/
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SUMMARY:Together Group - Movie Night: And the band played on
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\, it’s a movie night with pizza and popcorn\, so it’s e specially extended edition.  The movie is ‘And the band played on’ – A 1993 documentary-drama made in the USA highlighting the story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic\, and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it. \nDoors open from 6pm and we’ll be looking to start the movie around 6.45pm \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, please let us know in advance. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Sarah.Boum-Enock@positiveeast.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/together-group-movie-night-and-the-band-played-on/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T123000
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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/2026-04-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T110000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Over 60
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to be partnering with Globe Community Project to deliver their 6 session Wellbeing Over 60 to people living with HIV who are 60 years old – or very near to approaching 60 – over 6 consecutive Tuesdays \nWellbeing for Over 60 is a free programme that supports older people to grow older with confidence\, connection and joy\, and adjust to aging in a positive way.. \nIn small groups\, participants learn practical wellbeing tools\, build friendships and connect with their community. Designed for those experiencing loneliness\, low mood or declining health\, the programme offers tailored support that meets people where they are and helps them feel more equipped to face whatever life brings. \nIf travel costs are a barrier to you coming along\, let us know in advance. There will be snacks and refreshments provided.  We know that 6 sessions can be a big commitment\, so we ask participants to commit to attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions. \nFor more information contact mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/wellbeing-over-60/2026-04-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T191745
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men - Movie Night: LGBTQ+ shorts
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\, it’s a movie night with pizza and popcorn\, so it’s a specially extended edition.  We’re showing a specially selected range of short movies from around the world – all with LGBTQ+ themes \nDoors open from 6pm and we’ll be looking to start the movies around 6.45pm \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, please let us know in advance. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Nick.Maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/rainbow-men-movie-night-lgbtq-shorts/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Living Well with HIV - 2 part course
DESCRIPTION:Have you been diagnosed with HIV in the last 3 years? The Living Well with HIV Course is an ideal way for you to learn more about HIV\, connect with others\, learn more about sex and relationships and understand about U=U (Undetectable means Untransmittable)\, and discover ways of staying well.  The sessions are delivered in a relaxed and safe environment\, by knowledgeable experts with lived experience. \nThis course will help you deal with your diagnosis and gain the knowledge and tools to live well with HIV. This time\, it’s being run on 2 consecutive Saturdays on 18th and 25th April\, from 10am to 4pm\, with lunch provided. \nIt’s been specially created in a partnership of METRO\, Positive East\, Positively UK and Terrence Higgins Trust – made possible by Fast Track Cities London – who take turns into delivering the course.  If travel or care costs are a barrier to you taking part\, let us know. \nThis time\, the course is being delivered by Positively UK at their building in North London\, supported by Positive East.  To register or find out more contact Susana on 07522 597634 or by email sdeoliveira@positivelyuk.org
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/living-well-with-hiv-2-part-course/2026-04-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:Women's Group: How to be a Champion
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. \nFood will be served around 6.15pm\, and the activities from around 6.45pm. \nThis month\, we’re taking a look at how you can be an HIV or Women’s Health Champion with some of our HIV Peer Mentors\, and with Positive East’s Pam Menzies Banton and her team of Women 4 Women Champions\, with Rebecca Mbewe making a welcome return visit to lead and facilitate discussions. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, let us know in advance. \nFor more information\, or to tell us you’re coming\, contact Sarah.Boum-Enock@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/womens-group-how-to-be-a-champion/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T210000
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SUMMARY:U=U Community Quilt - Opening reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 23 April as we unveil our U=U Community Quilt. Drop in anytime\, RSVP is not required. However\, click here for event reminders. \nOver two years\, Positive East collected thousands of photographs submitted from around the world—from London to Sydney\, Gaborone to Sacramento—to celebrate the U=U message. These images come from people living proudly with an undetectable viral load\, as well as allies who support and champion U=U. The photographs are printed on fabric and arranged to form the powerful statement: U=U. \nAcross eight community stitching sessions\, 174 contributors dedicated more than 1\,200 hours of stitching to transform 4\,000 photographs into three expansive 6’ × 6’ quilt panels. Each individual stitch reflects the diversity and strength of our global community. \nThe U=U Community Quilt stands as a powerful reminder of the strength of our united voice—ensuring that every person remains central to the message of U=U. Each image amplifies this message thousands of times\, creating a collective statement that fully reveals itself only when all contributions are viewed together. \nThe U=U Community Quilt has been crafted with the same love and care as the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt. It allows us to reimagine the AIDS Quilt in the historic era of U=U\, while contributing to a growing and diverse archive of visual and artistic responses to HIV. \nWe hope that you will be able to join us for this very special evening. If you have any questions\, please email ian.montgomery@positiveeast.org.uk \nWhat is U=U? \nWe are in an era of tangible progress in the history of HIV\, with significant medical and scientific advancements evolving rapidly. The shadow that HIV once cast across our communities is beginning to lift. Notions of fear and grief are being replaced with hope and possibility. \nU=U is central to this progress. It means that if you are adhering to your HIV medication and have an undetectable viral load\, it is biologically impossible to pass the virus on sexually. This crucial message helps us break the cycle of HIV stigma and is central to our ambition to eliminate new HIV transmissions by 2030.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/uu-community-quit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Closed for Early May Bank Holiday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-early-may-bank-holiday-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T163000
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SUMMARY:Learn My Way - Digital skills sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’ve partnered again with the Good Things Foundation for this third series of sessions to help you gain confidence and skills in using computers. Digital skills & confidence are the foundation of being digitally included. These days you need to know how to use the internet or technology to use public services\, work or stay in touch with loved ones. \nWe’ll be using Good Things Foundation’s Learn My Way resources on their free online platform that helps people gain basic digital skills and build confidence in using the internet.  Come along to any of the sessions – its not a course. You’ll learn at your own pace\, and build on a range of practical online skills across a range of essential topics.  You can find out more here \nWe’ll be guided by Robert Halpin\, Progression Coach from Providence Row\, who has lots of experience in supporting people using Learn My Way. \nFor more information\, contact Mel.Rattue@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learn-my-way-digital-skills-sessions-3/2026-05-06/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T190000
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SUMMARY:International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this event – a time for London to remember the many lives lost to HIV and AIDS. \nThe International AIDS Candlelight Memorial\, coordinated by the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+)\, is one of the world’s oldest and largest grassroots mobilisation campaigns for HIV awareness in the world. Started in 1983\, the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial takes place every third Sunday in May and is led by a coalition of community organisations in many countries. \nOur event is open to all\, whether you’re a client of Positive East\, or of another HIV organisation\, living with HIV or not\, or involved in an HIV organisation (staff\, volunteer or trustee). Allies also welcome. \nThe event will include: \n\nDisplay of a range of creative responses by Positive East clients\nDisplay of the U=U Community Quilt\nReadings by Simon Maddrell of poems from their new anthology: Lamping Wild Rabbits\nSpoken word readings of creative writing responses by Positive East clients\nSnacks and drinks\nLaunch of the U=U Garden – a new project in the Positive East Garden\nCandlelight Memorial\n\nFor further details or to let us know you want to come\, contact Jack Summerside jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/international-aids-candlelight-memorial-event-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
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SUMMARY:Closed for Spring Bank Holiday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-spring-bank-holiday-2/
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