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SUMMARY:Silver Pride
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint outing of our  Positive Over 50\, Rainbow Men\, and Together Group for the first two hours of Silver Pride\, though the event continues throughout the afternoon and into the evening. \nSilver Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ people over 50 and provides an exciting event to promote connectivity throughout the community. There will be dancing\, laughter\, cake and a range of performances throughout the day and evening. There will also be an exhibition of LGBTQIA+ history and entries from Switchboard’s log books. \nOnce again\, Walthamstow Trades Hall is hosting Silver Pride\, in partnership with Switchboard\, Positive East and former Opening Doors volunteers. \nThis event is aimed at LGBTQIA+ people aged 50+ but we welcome attendees of all ages to celebrate this vibrant day with us. Allies are welcome. \nIf travel costs are a barrier to coming along\, let us know in advance \nContact Mina.kakaiya@positiveeast.org.uk \nFor more details see the Walthamstow Trades Hall What’s On website pages
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/silver-pride/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T200000
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SUMMARY:Together - Theatre-making workshop taster session\, and film private view
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 thrilled to welcome Diego Agurto – actor\, director and Latino HIV activist –  for a taster session ahead of his 3 workshops incorporating drama\, creative writing\, collage and zine-making.  See Saturday 11th October for details \nWe’ll also be showing our new series of short films about staying engaged with your HIV care\, featuring our Peer Support Co-ordinators and the voices of many Together Group members. This is the first time they have been shown\, so come along and we’ll see them first together. \nIf travel or care costs are a barrier to taking part\, you need to let us know in advance. \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-theatre-making-workshop-taster-session-and-film-private-view/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:Theatre-making workshops - Series of three
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to be welcoming Diego Agurto – actor\, director and Latino HIV activist –  for three workshops incorporating drama\, creative writing\, collage and zine-making.  Diego designed this series\, called the Living Museum of Emotional Archive of HIV\, and has delivered it around the world. We’ll also be welcoming back Mike Phillips\, who worked with us last year and established our in-clinic peer support at Barking Hospital. \nA three-part workshop series to transform memory into performance\, personal experience into creative text\, and individual voice into collective resonance. \n? Session 1 – Writing a Monologue of Autofiction\nParticipants will write a monologue based on personal archives\, objects or memories related to their experience with HIV. The focus will be on crafting a theatrical piece that is intimate\, poetic and performative. \n? Session 2 – Creating a Personal Fanzine\nEach participant will design their own small book\, including a title\, opening words and their monologue. Using collage techniques\, we will explore visual storytelling and self-publishing as acts of empowerment. \n? Session 3 – Finalising the Fanzine + Public Reading\nWe will complete the fanzines and close the process with a public reading of the texts\, performed by the workshop participants. A space to share stories\, raise voices and build community. \nTo register your interest\, contact Sarah Boum-Enock sarah.boum-enock@positiveeast.org.uk \nIf travel costs are a barrier to taking part\, let us know in advance
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/living-museum-of-emotional-archive-of-hiv-series-of-three-workshops/2025-10-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men - Dealing with Hate Crime
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. \nAs its National Hate Crime Awareness Week\, the focus of the October group will be LGBT+ hate crime\, as well as the other hate crime strands\, such as race\, faith and disability.  We will also be looking at keeping safe online and with hook up apps. \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-dealing-with-hate-crime/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
CREATED:20250917T160725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T093344Z
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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. \nAs its Black History Month\, we’ll be joining up with Positive East’s celebration event (see the following listing for details) featuring some fantastic speakers\, some of whom you’ll recognise \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 Mel.Rattue@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/womens-group-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
CREATED:20250917T164140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T085351Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating Black History Month. As we’re having  a focus on Black women’s sexual and reproductive health\, this event combines with our monthly Women’s Group.  There’ll be delicious food\, drinks\, inspirational speakers and great conversations around this year’s theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride. \nFor more details contact Mel.Rattue@positiveeast.org.uk \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/celebrating-black-history-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T203000
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SUMMARY:Rays of Resistance: an evening with Cleve Jones
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an unforgettable evening with human rights activist\, author and founder of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt\, Cleve Jones and esteemed author Charlie Porter. Charlie Porter will lead a conversation exploring Jones’ life\, work\, and the enduring impact of the AIDS Quilt\, which continues to be a beacon of resistance and hope. \nThe evening will include a Q&A and reception. \nTo book\, click HERE  \nCleve Jones is an American human rights activist\, author and lecturer. Jones joined the gay liberation movement in the early 1970s. He was mentored by pioneer LGBT activist Harvey Milk and worked in Milk’s City Hall office as a student intern until Milk’s assassination in 1978. \nJones co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in 1983 and founded The Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt\, one of the world’s largest community arts projects\, in 1987. The NAMES Project UK was launched by Scottish activist Alistair Hulme\, who witnessed an early display of the NAMES Project Aids Memorial Quilt in San Francisco. The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt represents over 500 people affected by HIV and AIDS in the UK. \nHarper Collins published Cleve’s first book\, “Stitching a Revolution\,” in 2000\, and Hachette Book Group published his new memoir\, When We Rise: My Life in the Movement\, in November 2016. The ABC TV mini-series inspired in part by stories from Cleve’s book was broadcast in February 2017 with a screenplay by Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black. \nThe evening’s proceeds will benefit the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Partnership. \nAbout the partnership: \nThe partnership is a coalition of 7 UK HIV support charities (Positive East\, Food Chain\, George House Trust\, THT\, Waverly Care\, Sahir House and Positively UK) working together to conserve and to ensure the Quilt is displayed as often as possible.
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/rays-of-resistance-an-evening-with-cleve-jones/
LOCATION:Positive East\, 159 Mile End Road\, London\, E1 4AQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
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SUMMARY:November Calendar
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/november-calendar/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T160000
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SUMMARY:Learning to Live Well with HIV course - Day 1 of 2
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 days on the weekend of 1st and 2nd November\, from 1oam 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 Terrence Higgins Trust at their building in North London.  To register or find out more contact Tim Mahoney on 07436 250585 or by email tim.mahoney@tht.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learning-to-live-well-with-hiv-day-1-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:Learning to Live Well with HIV course - Day 2 of 2
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 days on the weekend of 1st and 2nd November\, from 1oam 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 Terrence Higgins Trust at their building in North London.  To register or find out more contact Tim Mahoney on 07436 250585 or by email tim.mahoney@tht.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learning-to-live-well-with-hiv-course-day-2-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:Learn My Way - Digital skills sessions
DESCRIPTION:We’ve partnered with the Good Things Foundation 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.  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. \nWe’ve also partnered with Good Things Foundation’s Device Bank and Data Bank. They’ve donated us some data SIM cards and laptops to us\, so if you’d be interested in receiving free data\, and/or a laptop\, let us know.  These are limited and we’d need to make sure they go to those with the greatest need.  Get in touch if you’d like a device (laptop) and/or a data SIM. \nFor more information\, or to book a place\, contact Mel.Rattue@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/learn-my-way-digital-skills-sessions/2025-11-05/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T150000
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing Matters: Peripheral Artery Disease
DESCRIPTION:Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where the blood flow to your legs is affected by fatty substances building up in your arteries. It can cause pain in your legs and can also lead to more serious problems with your legs and heart. PAD is treated by making changes to your lifestyle and medication. Some people will need a medical procedure or surgery too. \nYou might also hear peripheral artery disease called peripheral arterial disease or peripheral vascular disease (PVD). \nSome people living with HIV – particularly those who have a low CD4 count or a detectable viral load – are at higher risk of developing PAD.  Growing older also increases the risk\, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk. \nWe’ll be joined by Dr Merlisa Kemp and Faye Doris from Exeter University for some more information before and during the Positive Over 50 lunch\, and to get your views on a potential study of medical imaging of people living with HIV to detect PAD earlier.  There’ll be a small discussion group from 2pm\, and there will be a £25 reimbursement for those taking part. You don’t have to be experiencing PAD\, or even know about it\, in order to take part. \nContact Jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk if you’d like to take part in the discussion group. \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/wellbeing-matters-peripheral-artery-disease/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:Together Group: Jonathan Blake and Simon Maddrell
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.  There’ll be food served around 6.15. with the performances beginning around 6.45 \nThis month\, we’re thrilled to welcome HIV activist Jonathan Blake and writer Simon Maddrell for a performance reading of Patient L1\, a biographical verse memoir of Jonathan’s life.  Jonathan was diagnosed so early in the UK AIDS epidemic that he was named Patient L1 at London Middlesex Hospital UK and is immortalised in the film Pride. \nWe’ll also have some excerpts of the work created in our recent theatre-making workshops\, and welcome participants from our recent stigma and empowerment workshops. \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 jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/together-group-jonathan-blake-and-simon-maddrell/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Men - Moments of Grace with Bren Gosling
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 film starting around 6.45 \nThis month we’re excited to welcome Bren Gosling for a showing of the film of his play Moment of Grace\, a play about London’s first AIDS clinic and its famous opening by Princess Diana in 1987. \nMoment of Grace follows three (fictional) characters as they prepare for the Princess’s landmark visit and the impact that the day variously has on them: patient Andrew; Jude\, a nurse on the ward; and Essex fireman Donnie. Some of the stories created for the text were drawn from Gosling’s research of the National HIV Story Trust archive. \nThere’ll be opportunities for a Q & A after the film\, so we anticipate the evening lasting later than its usual 8pm finish. \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/4266/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day RED RUN
DESCRIPTION:Take Action. Lace UP!  Support Positive East on 22 November at the 2025 World AIDS Day RED RUN.\nwww.redrun.org.uk \nThe RED RUN isn’t a race – it’s a movement. This inclusive event welcomes all ages and abilities\, fostering a spirit of community over competition. It’s your chance to join thousands and make a real difference to support the lives of people living with HIV. \nWind through the scenic paths of Victoria Park alongside walkers\, runners\, and sashayers! As a combined 5k and 10k (chipped timed) route\, the RED RUN offers a rewarding day for everyone. \nIf you have any questions about this year’s World AIDS Day RED RUN please email Ian Montgomery at Positive East via ian.montgomery@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/world-aids-day-red-run-2/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, London\, E9 5EG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
CREATED:20251018T150138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T150217Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Group - What Women Need
DESCRIPTION:This month we’re delighted to welcome back Rebecca Mbewe – mentor\, speaker and trainer with long standing experience of working in HIV and lived experience of living well with HIV for over 20 years – to guest host a follow up to our September session about What Women Want.  This month we’ll be taking a deep dive into What Women Need – exploring the difference between wants and needs\, and how those needs can best be met. \nOur 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. \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 by email on sarah.boum-enock@positiveeast.org.uk or call 020 7791 9341
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/4269/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T203000
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day event at Goldsmiths
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of art\, activism\, and community dialogue! \nCreation and HIV: A Contagious Practice is a pre-event for World AIDS Day\, blending art\, activism\, and community dialogue. \n📅 Date & Time: Wednesday\, 26 November\, 6:30 PM\n📍 Venue: Goldsmiths\, University of London – ROOM TO BE CONFIRMED (details will be emailed)\n🎟 Reserve up to 3 free tickets here: Eventbrite Link \nThe evening will feature: \n\nDramatised reading of short plays written by people living with HIV at Positive East\, created during a theatre and creative writing workshop led by activist-researcher Diego Agurto (@diagurto). Professional performers will bring these stories to life.\nTalk by Dan Glass (@danglassmincer)\, pioneer in performance activism and LGBTQ+ rights campaigns\, co-founder of ACT UP London\, and author of United Queerdom and Queer Footprints.\nShort film screening: “Saintmaking”\, a documentary exploring the radical legacy of Derek Jarman\, introduced by Krzysztof Dubicki (@sissy_krissy87)\, queer film curator and activist\, facilitator of the Queer Film Club for Queer Migrants & Queer People of Colour in collaboration with The Love Tank (@thelovetankcic).\nClosing conversation with drinks and food\, facilitated by Diego Agurto (@diagurto) and Valentina López (@vale.lopmon).\n\nAccessibility: Wheelchair accessible venue\, gender-neutral toilets. \nOrganised by Living Museum of Emotional Archives of HIV (@e.archives.hiv). \nClick here to register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creation-and-hiv-a-contagious-practices-tickets-1923313164449?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/world-aids-event-at-goldsmiths/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day
DESCRIPTION:December the first is World AIDS Day \nPositive East staff and volunteers will be out and about all over the East London Boroughs we serve\, promoting HIV testing\, raising awareness\, challenging HIV stigma\, and telling people about our Health & Wellbeing services – as well as our award-winning specialist Advice services – for people living with HIV \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/world-aids-day/
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Symposium at the Francis Crick Institute
DESCRIPTION:Positive East will be taking part in this year’s World AIDS Day symposium “Living with HIV” at the Francis Crick Institute\, with a display of our work and with our Head of Health & Wellbeing Jack Summerside taking part in the panel discussion \nFor details and to book a place \nhttps://www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/world-aids-day-2025-living-with-hiv \n 
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/world-aids-day-symposium-at-the-francis-crick-institute/
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SUMMARY:Positive Over 50: Out and About - Winter Past at Museum of the Home
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 Winter Past.  Their Rooms Through Time have been transformed for the festive season\, so come along and get in the holiday mood and discover the homes and traditions of winters past\, present and future. \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-winter-past-at-museum-of-the-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T140000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellbeing: Flu vaccines and sexual health testing
DESCRIPTION:With the support of Woodgrange Medical Practice\, we’ll be offering flu vaccinations\, confidential sexual health advice\, sexual health testing\, and general health checkups here at Positive East \nOpen to all Positive East registered clients – or those eligible to be\, as well as to staff and volunteers. \nNo need to book\, just drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/winter-wellbeing-flu-vaccines-and-sexual-health-testing/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000
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UID:10003975-1765468800-1765479600@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 hot food from our friends at Food Chain served around 5.15pm\, 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.\nIf you are in financial hardship\, talk to any of the Health & Wellbeing or Advice Team staff\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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251224T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251224T170000
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CREATED:20251025T104431Z
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UID:10003976-1766584800-1766595600@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-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251225T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251225T170000
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CREATED:20251025T104553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T104553Z
UID:10003977-1766649600-1766682000@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed for Christmas Day
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-christmas-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T223902
CREATED:20251025T104718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T104718Z
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SUMMARY:Closed for Boxing Day
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-boxing-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251229T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251229T140000
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CREATED:20251112T135021Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Drop-In hours
DESCRIPTION:Positive East will close around 2pm on Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24th December and re-open on Friday 2nd January \nWe’ll be open for drop in between 11am and 2pm on: \n\nMonday 29th December\nTuesday 30th December\nWednesday 31st December\n\nThis will be for emergency referrals and hardship support
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/mid-winter-drop-in-4/2025-12-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260101T170000
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CREATED:20251025T104944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T104944Z
UID:10003979-1767254400-1767286800@www.positiveeast.org.uk
SUMMARY:Closed for New Year’s Day
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/closed-for-new-years-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260101T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260101T170000
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CREATED:20251212T133008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T133020Z
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SUMMARY:January Calendar
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URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/january-calendar/
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellbeing: Flu vaccines and sexual health testing
DESCRIPTION:With the support of Woodgrange Medical Practice\, we’ll be offering flu vaccinations\, confidential sexual health advice\, sexual health testing\, and general health checkups here at Positive East \nOpen to all Positive East registered clients – or those eligible to be\, as well as to staff and volunteers. \nNo need to book\, just drop in anytime between 11am and 2pm
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/winter-wellbeing-flu-vaccines-and-sexual-health-testing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T200000
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SUMMARY:Together Group: Eating well on a budget
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.  There’ll be food served around 6.15. with the activities beginning around 6.45 \nThis month\, we’re welcoming Lucy Nichols\, one of the dieticians from Food Chain to look at ways to eat well on a budget – as making money stretch after the holiday season can be especially challenging. As always with Together\, bringing your input\, ideas and tips to share with others is an important part of the group\, so do come along with your suggestions. \nAnd for those of us carrying a little extra weight after the festive season\, we’ll also take a look at practical and sensible ways to lose a little weight – and find out what not to do. \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 jack.summerside@positiveeast.org.uk
URL:https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/together-group-eating-well-on-a-budget/
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