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Start an Office Choir with Music in Offices
It’s as easy as Do Re Mi to set up an office choir with our partners at Music in Offices. Join the chorus of offices who are setting up workplace choirs across the Eastern City. By singing together in a choir at work, people build confidence, benefit from improved mental…
Glasshouse Stories Exhibition
Created by Brighton-based artist Claudia Fontes, the installation explores the hidden lives of plants and the complex relationships between nature, history and migration. The exhibition is inspired by the recent relocation of plants from Kew Gardens’ historic Palm House to a new sustainable home – a moment of transition that…
Library of Things Comes to the Barbican Library Easter 2026
Fed up of buying stuff you don’t use often? The Library of Things is a place where you can access useful items you don’t need to use often, from carpet cleaners to drills to projectors. Join a growing community of people renting items to save money, learn new skills like repair…
Free Self-Guided History Walks around the City of London
As part of our work with local charities and community projects, Eastern City BID recently contributed towards the creation of two free, self-guided audio trails designed for children/families to explore the City of London. The podcasts are called ‘Time Hunters’ and are roughly 2 – 2.5-hours each, including stops and…
SEEDL: Free Learning Programme for September
Welcome to this month’s learning line-up, where you can explore and register for September’s live courses on SEEDL. Tuesday 1 September 11:00am – 11:20am How to Read a Balance Sheet 2:00pm – 3:00pm Mentoring 3:30pm – 4:30pm Workplace Mental Health Support Training – Part 2 Wednesday 2…
Leadenhall Wunderkammer
Discover the City’s smallest serving window, a miniature wool boutique and a mouse-sized video shop at the new Leadenhall Wunderkammer, open from September to December 2026! A curious new address will appear on one of Leadenhall Market’s cobbled alleyways when the Wunderkammer opens at No. 27¼ on Thursday 3 September.