Art & Culture

Black Pound Market 2024

Saturday 19 October, 12-4pm, Rathbone Market.

The market promotes and spotlights Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Newham, and is part of Newham Council’s Black History Month programme.

If you’re interested in being a stallholder at the market you can find more information and apply (by 9am on Mon 9 September) here: https://www.newhamblackhistory.org/events/black-pound-market-apply-for-a-stall/

Saturday 19 October
12-4pm

Rathbone Market

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Primarily a takeaway, this sandwich shop is popular with locals and workers alike.

North Woolwich

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Pink Pilates: a women-only Reformer studio for mindful movement, strength, and confidence—wellness, not perfection.

Royal Wharf

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This floating hotel is also a not-for profit organisation that invests in the local community.

Royal Victoria Dock

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