Featured Events in Barking in October, 2024 (July Updated)

Experience the enchanting world of poetry at The Poetic Revival in Barking. Join us at MAKE IT on 15 Linton Road, Barking, IG11 8HE, on October 17, 2024. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with captivating verses and literary brilliance. Tickets for this remarkable event are priced at £22.38. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this poetic extravaganza.

Please join us for a special workshop, and listen in on the mysterious underwater sound of the River Roding, using contact microphones and hydrophones - a type of underwater microphone. Rather than focusing on the technical details, we will use these technologies as a way to connect with the river through careful listening - as well as celebrating how a shared sonic attentiveness can help deepen our understanding and respect for the world around us, including these often uncared for and forgotten waterways. Open to anyone with a curiosity for listening - no technical experience required! Attendees are invited to meet at A House for Artists at 1:30pm, then walk as a group to the nearby River Roding to begin the workshop by 2pm. Please arrive on time so we don't leave you behind! Please note that this event is designed for adult participants, 18 and older. We will be working outside on the riverbank so please wear warm clothes and waterproof shoes with good grip. If you have any access needs, please let us know on ahouseforartists@createlondon.org About the artist: Working under the name Action Pyramid, Tom Fisher's projects vary from site-specific sound installations for galleries and museums, to experimental sound works, radio, documentary film and music. Utilising a multitude of recording techniques, often aimed at exploring and re-interpreting the seemingly unnoticed and unheard elements of our surroundings, he looks to present compositional and spatial expressions of these phenomena in a way that attempts to offer up alternative perspectives regarding perceptions of scale, hierarchical bias and the interconnectedness of living things. He has performed and exhibited his work internationally and attended residencies in Iceland and the Finnish arctic. Information Source: A House for Artists | eventbrite

Ellis Leisure is holding an indoor inflatable fun day at Barking Sports House. You can expect to see a variety of castles including assault courses, slides, bouncy castles, gladiator duals and much more! The FUN don't stop there! There will also be a magic show from one of our entertainers. Please note all inflatables will be deflated during the last 30 minutes of your session to allow the Entertainers to have your full attention! This event is aimed at children 4-11 years old. Dates & Times: Monday 28th October 2024. Session Times- 10:00 - 11:30,12:00 - 13:30, 14:00-15:30 Please note all inflatables will be deflated for the final 30 minutes of each session for entertainment purposes. Prices: Session Times (10:00 -11:30 / 12:00 -13:30 / 14:00-15:30) £9.00 a wristband for the main area (all ages) Adult entry only £1.00 - please note an adult ticket must be purchased for all accompanying adults to gain entry. Wristbands are available to book online or on the day (subject to availability) by Ellis Leisure staff at Barking Sports House. Please note wristbands purchased at the event will be subject to availability & increased rates. Wristband sales will be capped. No refunds or exchanges are possible. To ensure you get a ticket BOOK ONLINE!! Please note we do offer a “need help” equivalent area wristband. This is to help our staff identify that this child may need extra help or assistance. This is purely for disabled children and/or children with a form of mental or physical disorder. Please let our staff know if you require such a wristband on the day of the event and we can ensure you have the correct wristband. Parking & Access: The inflatable site will be located in the SPORTS HALL at Barking Sports House & Gym, Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Ave, Dagenham RM8 2JR. The venue itself does have a dedicated car park, which is accessible off of Lodge Avenue. Food & Refreshments: Barking Sports House has its own cafe serving hot and cold food along with drinks, ice creams and other sweets. Ellis Leisure also has £10,000,000 public liability insurance and would not run an event to less standards which are put upon us or if we deem it unsafe. For any other information about Ellis Leisure as a company, private hire and events and future dates, please take a look at our website: www.ellisleisure.co.uk Information Source: Ellis Leisure | eventbrite