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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
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SUMMARY:Closed for Good Friday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-good-friday/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
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SUMMARY:Closed for Easter Monday
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-easter-monday/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
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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 focusing on HIV stigma\, how it particularly affects women\, and the different strategies women use to deal with it. \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 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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T140637Z
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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 Wednesday 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-3/2025-04-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250414T130027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T130027Z
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SUMMARY:May Calendar
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/may-calendar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250325T141138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T144330Z
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Matters: Spring vaccines
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to welcome back Dr. Tehseen Khan\, GP from the Spring Hill Practice in Hackney\, which leads on the vaccines programme outreach for the NHS in North East London \nThere’ll be a chance to talk with him about making sure you’re protected\, why its particularly important if you’re over 50\, and any concerns you might have about vaccines \nYou can book your Spring Covid booster here nhs.uk/bookcovid
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/wellbeing-matters-spring-vaccines/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250327T082250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T082250Z
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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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250408T161215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T093634Z
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SUMMARY:Our Stories Told By Us: Creative Writing Workshop for African people living with HIV
DESCRIPTION:Positive East is delighted to host this workshop delivered by the Our Stories Told By Us team \nTo sign up for this: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHZOxuShjaeIzFNSGjpMXU-fFgBA7Il257OMthbq4MadmfwA/viewform
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/our-stories-told-by-us-creative-writing-workshop-for-african-people-living-with-hiv/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250414T124236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T124236Z
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SUMMARY:Together Group - Sound bath
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\, there’s a Sound Bath with Linda Cremin\, who some of you will have met at her sessions in the recent Spring Forward series. There’ll also be some fruit and light snacks available. \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-sound-bath/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250404T075734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T161126Z
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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 panels 12 and 13 of the UK AIDS Quilts\nPresentation by Quilt conservator Emma Duggan\nBuffet provided by Food Chain\nRemembrance Tree planting in the Positive East Garden\nCandlelight Memorial\n\nWe’re presenting this event in association with Food Chain\, the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Partnership\, and GNP+ \nFor further details or to let us know you want to come\, contact Jack Summerside jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk \ncandle memorial updated Downloadable Poster – Please display in your organisation (if applicable)
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/international-aids-candlelight-memorial-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250414T125444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125444Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men - Focus on Fitness
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\, we’ll be having a focus on fitness. In particular\, finding out what you’d like to see develop in Positive East’s fitness offer – alongside our existing gym facilities.  We’re looking to pilot a three part series of fitness sessions and want to know what you’d like those to cover. \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-focus-on-fitness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250327T082342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T082342Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250414T124953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T125039Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Group - Crossrail Place Rooftop Garden
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 getting out and about into nature – but it’s not out in a forest\, its in the sheltered and accessible Crossrail Place Rooftop Garden \nWe’ll also be offering up to £11 to everyone attending toward a shared meal afterwards in one of the many eating places in the mall – conveniently in the floors below the rooftop garden.  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 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-crossrail-place-rooftop-garden/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250414T093151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T153956Z
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SUMMARY:Hivitality Workshop - Postponed to Saturday June 7th
DESCRIPTION:Positive East is delighted to host this workshop delivered by Hivitality: The National Community for Adults living with HIV – Living and thriving\, not just surviving. \nFor details contact nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/hivitality-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250613T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250523T132247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T132247Z
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SUMMARY:June Calendar - 1st to the 13th
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/june-calendar-1st-to-the-13th/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250502T160541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T170351Z
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Out and About - Wellbeing Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special edition of our Positive Over 50: Out and About activities\, marking HIV Long-Term Survivors Day. \nThis time\, we’re heading to Wanstead Park to enjoy the open space for a gentle stroll in the woods. Spending time in nature is also known as forest bathing. \nForest bathing\, or shinrin-yoku\, is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature\, particularly forests\, to promote relaxation and well-being. It involves slowing down\, focusing on the senses\, and engaging with the environment to reduce stress and improve both physical and mental health. \nThe afternoon will be very relaxed—you’re welcome to walk as much or as little as you’d like. It’s a chance to unwind\, enjoy nature\, and spend some time together outside environment. \nWe’ll be setting off from Positive East after the Positive Over 50: Lunch shortly after 2pm \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-hiv-long-term-survivors-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250424T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T154055Z
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SUMMARY:Hivitality Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Positive East is delighted to host this workshop delivered by Hivitality: The National Community for Adults living with HIV – Living and thriving\, not just surviving. \nFor details contact nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/hivitality-workshop-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250521T105229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161737Z
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SUMMARY:Move with Pride - Movement and Dance workshops with Joshua Royal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this series of three Saturday afternoon movement and dance workshops with HIV activist and former professional ballet dancer Joshua Royal\, in the run up to Pride in London \nSome of you will have met Joshua at his sessions in the recent Spring Forward series\, or from his work with HIV The Naked Truth. This will be a relaxed session\, open to anyone registered to use our services\, or eligible to (living in an East London Borough\, or getting your HIV treatment in an East London HIV clinic).  It’s also open to current Food Chain clients who attend Eating Together. There’ll be some fruit and light snacks available. \nSession One: Saturday 7th June – Standing tall and proud and moving confidently \nSession Two: Saturday 14th June – Explore some dance moves and their meaning \nSession Three: Saturday 21st June – Putting it all together with Pride \nNo dance experience is necessary\, and it won’t be over-exerting. You can even take part seated if that’s better for you.  The sessions aren’t about perfection\, but about taking part – and enjoying the feeling of moving with pride. \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/move-with-pride-movement-and-dance-workshops-with-joshua-royal/2025-06-07/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250523T075808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T075808Z
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SUMMARY:UK AIDS Memorial Quilt - Exhibition at Tate Modern
DESCRIPTION:View the entire UK AIDS Memorial Quilt in Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall \n\n\n \n \n\nA combination of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels will be displayed in the Turbine Hall\, echoing how the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt (c.1989-ongoing) was shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness for the ongoing AIDS pandemic. On Saturday 14 June\, there will be a live reading of the names at 11.00 and 14.00. \nThis display is presented by Tate in partnership with UK AIDS Memorial Quilt and initiated by Charlie Porter. Curated by Elliot Gibbons\, Collaborative Doctoral Researcher. \nClick here for full details and information about some workshops and events in association with the exhibition
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/uk-aids-memorial-quilt-exhibition-at-tate-modern/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250502T161113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T122435Z
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SUMMARY:Together Group - Whitechapel Gallery visit
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 only\, we move Together to a Thursday evening to take advantage of the late Thursday evening opening of the Whitechapel Gallery to see the newly opened exhibition of works by artist Hamad Butt “Apprehensions” \n“Hamad Butt was one of the most innovative artists of his generation\, a pioneer of intermedia art\, bringing art into conversation with science\, whilst also referencing his Queer and diasporic experiences. He offered a nuanced artistic response to the AIDS crisis in the UK\, taking a conceptual rather than activist approach.” \nThe trip to the gallery will be followed by a shared meal together at a local venue. \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-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250523T132428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T132428Z
UID:10003783-1749888000-1751302800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:June Calendar - 14th to 30th
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/june-calendar-14th-to-30th/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250502T161536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T161536Z
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men - What Pride means to me - Art workshop
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 we’ve a special workshop with artist and HIV activist Hera Santos – with the theme “What Pride means to me”. \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-what-pride-means-to-me-art-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250519T162658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T074938Z
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SUMMARY:Art\, AIDS and Activism with Positive East - Whitechapel Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Whitechapel Gallery for this panel talk chronicling the legacies of queer visual cultures\, organising histories\, and how contemporary artists are dialoguing with the past and responding to HIV and AIDS in their work today. \nAlongside the gallery’s new exhibition of the work of Hamad Butt : Apprehensions\, the panel will be posed questions by Positive East’s Dr Renee West and Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan from Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University.  In this discussion Dominic Johnson\, Ash Kotak\, Prem Sahib\, and Simon Watney will use Hamad Butt’s practice as a starting point to explore how artists have used creativity to interrogate\, reflect\, and agitate around HIV and AIDS. \nBooking is via the Whitechapel Gallery’s website  \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/art-aids-and-activism-with-positive-east-whitechapel-gallery/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T064806
CREATED:20250519T165245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T124011Z
UID:10003725-1750357800-1750366800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:National HIV Story Trust - Short films screening
DESCRIPTION:You can register for this event\, and get more information\, here \nThe National HIV Story Trust is about filming\, recording and preserving the history of those affected by the AIDS pandemic of the 1980s and 90s. \nThe venue: \nOne Pool Street Cinema\, UCL East Campus: One Pool Street\, London\, E20 2AF \nFor more information\, or to tell us you want to come contact any of the peer support staff or email talktome@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/national-hiv-story-trust-short-films-screening/
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SUMMARY:Women’s Group - Arcola Theatre - "54.60 Africa"
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 its a night out at Dalston’s Arcola Theatre to see 54.60 Africa – “an exhilarating\, cross-cultural pan-African encounter\, brought to life through word\, live music\, song\, and dance”.  We have a limited number of free tickets\, so you must let us know in advance if you want to come\, and also tell us as soon as possible if your plans change so that someone else can have your ticket. \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-6/
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SUMMARY:Victoria Park Bandstand - Pride Picnic
DESCRIPTION:All our social an support groups come together as we join the Friends of Victoria Park for the Annual Pride Picnic at their Bandstand\, to celebrate Pride Month.  Whilst Pride is a celebration for LGBTQ+ people everywhere\, this is an open event and friends\, family and allies are more than welcome. \nWe’ll be bringing along some picnic food\, and encouraging everyone to bring along something to share – perhaps something reflecting your own heritage\, culture\, or whatever makes you feel proud. \nIf travel costs are a barrier to taking part\, let us know \nFor more information\, or to tell us you want to come contact any of the peer support staff or email talktome@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/victoria-park-bandstand-pride-picnic/
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SUMMARY:Learning To Live Well With HIV – Session 1 of 3
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. It’s being run on 3 consecutive Mondays – 30th June\, 7th July\, and 14th July – all 10am to 2.30pm with a tasty freshly cooked\, hot vegetarian 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 Positive East.  To register or find out more contact Mel Rattue on 020 7791 9346 or mel.rattue@positiveeast.org.uk 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learning-to-live-well-with-hiv-session-1-of-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250701T080000
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SUMMARY:July Calendar
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/july-calendar/
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Out and About – Chelsea Physic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another of our Positive Over 50: Out and About activities\, this time its a visit to the Chelsea Physic Garden. \nEstablished in 1673\, London’s oldest botanic garden has over 4\,500 medicinal\, edible and useful plants.  You can explore the garden and its plants\, or just relax in its peaceful atmosphere. We’ll also enjoy a tea or coffee and a snack in their cafe. \nWe’ve arranged free entry\, and will cover cafe costs. 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 Positive Over 50: Lunch shortly after 2pm \nFor more information contact Mina on 020 7791 9301 or by email at mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/positive-over-50-out-and-about-chelsea-physic-garden/
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SUMMARY:Pride In London
DESCRIPTION:Pride In London will take to the streets of the capital once more\, with Positive East as part of the parade.  If you’d like to join us\, contact nick.maxwell@positiveeast.org.uk and he’ll add your name to the list of people for a wristband. You’ll need this to take part in the parade. \nWe’ll have more details of our position in the parade\, and timings\, as these are confirmed.  There’ll also be an opportunity to join us for a Pride Breakfast courtesy of MAC Cosmetics at their Carnaby Street store in the morning.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/pride-in-london/
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