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SUMMARY:Together Group: U=U Garden
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 launching a new project: The U=U Garden. Come along\, find out more\, and get involved. Bring your ideas and we’ll start off the design process.  There’ll be a freshly cooked hot meal served around 6.15 \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
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/together-group-uu-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T160000
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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:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
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SUMMARY:May Calendar - 18th to 31st
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/may-calendar-18th-to-31st/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T200000
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men: Making positive changes
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.  There’ll be food served around 6.15\, with the activities starting around 6.45 \nThis month\, we’ve a welcome return visit by Dr. Mauricio Alvarez from the Royal London Hospital’s E1 Clinic \, with a focus on making positive changes\, as a follow up to the great session on dealing with cravings that he delivered for us in January \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-making-positive-changes/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTSTAMP:20260525T135911
CREATED:20260303T165316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T165316Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:Women's Group: Faith and HIV
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 faith and HIV\, 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-faith-and-hiv/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260601T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260601T153000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness Course
DESCRIPTION:Our Counselling Co-ordinator Andre Smith is launching a new four part Mindfulness Course\, running on consecutive Mondays in June after the FoodCycle Lunch\, starting on Monday 1st June.  Andre writes” Mindfulness is more than just relaxation — it’s a practical skill that can help you navigate everyday life with greater calm\, clarity and balance. In this welcoming four-week course\, you’ll be gently introduced to mindfulness practices designed especially for beginners and for those who are simply curious about what mindfulness really is. Together\, we’ll explore simple techniques that can help reduce stress\, quiet a busy mind\, improve focus\, and support emotional wellbeing in a way that feels realistic and accessible.” \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 Andre.Smith@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mindfulness-course/2026-06-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T130000
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SUMMARY:"I dream of rabbits" theatre workshop with Eduardo Arcelus
DESCRIPTION:If you came along to our March 21st Wellbeing Day\, you may have taken part in the theatre workshop with Eduardo Arcelus.  Eduardo and his colleague Gabriele Uboldi told us that the workshop was ‘transformational’ in the development of their play “I dream of rabbits”.  They’re coming back to Positive East to show how the work has progressed\, with excerpts from the play\, and a chance for further input.  They will be here on Wednesday 3rd June from 11am to 1pm.  You don’t need to have come to the previous workshop to come along to this. \nFor further details or to let us know you want to come\, contact Jack Summerside jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, please let us know in advance.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/i-dream-of-rabbits-theatre-workshop-with-eduardo-arcelus/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T163000
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Out and About - Museum of the Home Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another of our Positive Over 50: Out and About activities\, this time its a visit to the Museum of the Home’s Garden in Hoxton.  They have everything from a herb garden to a Tudor knot garden – so its sure to give us plenty of ideas and inspiration for our new U=U Garden project here at Positive East \nWe’ve arranged a guided tour from one of the museum’s curators. If travel costs are a barrier to you coming along\, talk to us ahead of the visit and let us know. \nWe’ll be setting off from Positive East after the festive Positive Over 50 Lunch shortly after 2pm\, or you can meet us there at the Museum \nFor more information contact Mina on 020 7791 9301 or by email at mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-out-and-about-museum-of-the-home-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T150000
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SUMMARY:HIV Long-Term Survivors Day - Your Story
DESCRIPTION:HIV Long-Term Survivors Day is on Friday 5th June. To mark it we’re providing a light lunch\, a chance to share your story with others\, and for those who wish to tell their story on video.  We’ll then make people’s contributions into a short film “Survivor Stories” which we’ll use for World AIDS Day in December\, and in events next year. \nFor further details or to let us know you want to come\, contact Jack Summerside jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, please let us know in advance.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/hiv-long-term-survivors-day-your-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T135911
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men Extra: Kew Gardens
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. \nFor this month only we’re moving to a Saturday afternoon for a Pride Month visit to see the rainbow colours of Kew Gardens. We’re sure to get lots of ideas and inspiration for our new U=U Garden project. \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-extra-kew-gardens/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T150000
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SUMMARY:Extra Gym Induction sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’re offering 2 extra Gym Induction sessions this month\, as well as the ones in the usual slot of last Wednesday of the month.  So the June sessions will be: \n\nWednesday 10th June at 1pm and 2pm\nWednesday 24th June at 4pm and 5pm\nTwo people can be seen at each time slot.\nThese can be booked in advance by calling or asking Reception.\nWe have had a high proportion of people booking and then not coming.\nThis means someone else could have used the slot\, and wastes at least £25 of Positive East resources\nPlease do not book if you do not intend to come\, make a note of the day and time\, and let us know well in advance if you cannot come
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/extra-gym-induction-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T135911
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SUMMARY:Together Extra: Survivors -The Art of Defiance - Fitzrovia Chapel
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 have two Together Extras\, running at different times and on different days so people who can’t attend on a Wednesday evening can come along.  The first of these is a group visit to see this exhibition. The Fitzrovia Chapel and the charity National HIV Story Trust present Survivors\, a powerful exhibition of photographs by Danielle van Zedelhoff (b. 1963\, Amsterdam)\, featuring 16 striking portraits of long-term survivors of HIV. \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/together-extra-survivors-the-art-of-defiance-fitzrovia-chapel/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T135911
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SUMMARY:Queer Migrant Pride Fest
DESCRIPTION:Queer Migrant Pride Fest is  celebrating Refugee Week and Pride Month for the FOURTH year running with a free daytime festival of well-being\, workshops\, activities\, talks\, screenings and performances to foster a world without borders: EVERYONE is welcome. The venue is: \nSt. Margaret’s House\n21 Old Ford Road\,  London\,  E2 9PL \nAlthough we’re not organising a group visit\, Positive East will have a stall there until about 5pm.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/queer-migrant-pride-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T140000
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SUMMARY:Women's Group Extra: Fashion and Textile Museum
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’ve no Wednesday evening meeting\, but this Extra event – on a different day and time so people who can’t make it to Wednesday evening can come along.  You don’t have to have been to our Women’s Group before\, and we’re extending a particular invitation to all women who’ve taken part in any of our Stitch Sisters activities \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, let us know in advance.  We will cover travel costs to this trip out for anyone who needs it\, as well as free entry to the museum \nYou can find out more about the museum here \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-extra-fashion-and-textile-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T170000
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SUMMARY:Together Extra: Victoria Park Bandstand Pride Picnic
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 have two Together Extras\, running at different times and on different days so people who can’t attend on a Wednesday evening can come along.  The second of these is a group visit to the annual Victoria Park Bandstand Pride Picnic – always a great day out for LGBT+ people and allies alike. \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/together-extra-victoria-park-bandstand-pride-picnic/
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