Dated event / Forest Gate
BHM Community Wellness Afternoon
Join an all-ages Black History Month wellness afternoon with gentle activities, light exercise, yoga and refreshments at ELBWO in Forest Gate.
- Who it’s for
- All ages; under-18s accompanied by a responsible adult
- Price
- Free; booking requested
- Where
- 2 Clinton Road, Forest Gate, London
E7 0HD - When
- to
London local time.
About this outing
Families can join ELBWO for a Black History Month community wellness afternoon on Saturday 24 October 2026, from 2pm to 5pm. The organiser describes gentle, inclusive activities with light exercise and yoga, plus light refreshments and time to connect with the community. It is open to all ages; anyone under 18 must stay with a parent or responsible adult throughout. The venue is ELBWO, 2 Clinton Road, Forest Gate, E7 0HD. Tickets are free, and the organiser asks visitors to book so it can manage numbers. Registration opens at 1.30pm and the first session starts at 2pm. Arriving partway through is welcome, although the organiser recommends joining from the start. Wear comfortable clothing for moving and relaxing. Paid on-street parking is available nearby, but spaces may be limited.
Planning your visit
- Under-18s must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult throughout.
- Book a free ticket through Eventbrite; registration opens at 1.30pm for a 2pm start.
- Wear comfortable clothing for gentle exercise and yoga.
- Light refreshments are included. Paid on-street parking can be limited.
Booking and details
Source checked 24 October 2026 at 10:58.
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