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Art and Craft
Come Knit With Us! Want to pick up a fun, relaxing new hobby? Join our OCC Knitting, Art and Craft Lesson — perfec ...
“Chef of the Day”
Meet AminaToday, we’re spotlighting Amina, a passionate advocate for Bangladeshi cuisine whose love for traditional cooking is rooted in family traditions ...
OCC Black History Month 2024
A fantastic celebration! It’s wonderful that OCC members embraced the spirit of Black History Month with such vibrant and meaningful activities today.Highlighte ...
Black History Month 2024
Come and join us on Saturday 26th October atSt Lukes Community Centre89 Tarling Road, Canning Town London E16 1HN From 2-6pm for an afternoon o ...
Community Annual BBQ
Gather your friends and family and come to the annual OCC BBQ Party.Memorial Church Plaistow394 Barking RoadE13 8ALGreat food (Vegetarian and halal options also ...
Art and Languages of Community
Join us on Saturday 24th February to learn about and celebrate the languages and cultural wealth in the most culturally diverse borough in the UK.
OCC art workshop with Netstorm
On Saturday 2nd December we held our first art workshop with our partners Netstorm (Catch 22 and Mosaic). The session was fun, as expected; a welcome relief f ...
OCC Fun Day – 1st July 2023
OCC Fun Day! 1st July 1-5pm Donations welcome. Have some fun, barbeque, coffee, refreshments and face painting. ...
Valentine’s Day Coffee Morning
On Thursday 16th February we held our Valentine's day coffee morning to bring a bit of cheer to our Thursday Food bank. Alongside the usual spread of food from ...
Youth Empowerment Fund
The Youth Empowerment Fund is a grant to support young people in achieving their ambitions, by providing financial assistance to help them buy the resources, tr ...
Testimonies
Cooking Class Testimonials
"I never imagined I'd feel so confident in the kitchen after just a few sessions. The instructors were incredibly patient and made cooking fun and approachable. I can now prepare meals that my family loves—what a joy!" - Sandra T
I have really learnt a lot about cooking during this class. In fact, I feel like I have travelled around the world! Apart from obtaining cooking skills, I got to know many people in my community I had not gotten the opportunity to speak with before and have made new friends.
"As a beginner, I was nervous about cooking, but the class was so welcoming. The step-by-step guidance and hands-on practice helped me build skills quickly. I even hosted my first dinner party last weekend!" - Fenodo A
Art Class Testimonials
"I've always wanted to explore my creative side, and this class was just what I needed. The instructor encouraged us to express ourselves, and now I feel proud of the paintings I created. I'm even considering framing one for my living room!" - Lucinda P
"The art class made me realize that anyone can learn to draw and paint, no matter their skill level. It's been such a relaxing and rewarding experience. Highly recommend it!" - Felix T
Knitting Class Testimonials
"Knitting seemed so complicated, but this class broke it down into easy-to-learn steps. I can now knit a scarf all by myself, and it feels so satisfying to create something with my own hands." - KiKe A
"I loved how supportive and patient the environment was. Even when I made mistakes, the instructor helped me fix them and learn. I've already started knitting gifts for my friends!" - Jojo D