{"title": "Family History Helpdesk", "start": "2026-09-29T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-03-30T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Valence House", "address": "Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["history/genealogy"], "description": "Family History Helpdesk is a drop-in session for people researching their family history, whether beginners or those who have hit a brick wall. Expert volunteers at Valence House offer help at the Local Studies Library in the Visitor Centre. It takes place on the last Tuesday of each month, except December due to Christmas closure. 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They are run by EHCVS and offer the chance to learn about volunteering, find the right role and get help with enquiries. Visitors are invited to come by and start making a positive impact.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/volunteering-drop-in-sessions-40281/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/volunteering-drop-in-sessions-33-2-2-2-4/2026-11-04/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c0e50f876b86e7c6ff6a17cb0439acaac5c336746f85c932adbeb40c313c4ec4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "November Hopping Afternoon", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T16:00:00Z", "place": "Company Drinks", "address": "Longbridge Road, IG11 8TA Barking", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/local-history"], "description": "November Hopping Afternoon is an adults-only get-together at Valence House where people reminisce about previous hop-picking experiences. It is run by Company Drinks as part of their Hopping Afternoons, which usually take place on the first Saturday of each month and look at a different theme each time, focusing on local histories in Barking & Dagenham and beyond.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/november-hopping-afternoon-41298/", "official_url": "https://companydrinks.info/event/november-hopping-afternoon-9/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3e377f8a7e6fb51fce9509661bda369df2e83f9fa2565cc7738e61a0b5ee0c6e-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Digital Support Sessions", "start": "2026-10-31T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HZ", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/digital-literacy"], "description": "Digital Support Sessions is a drop-in clinic where people can get help with digital problems such as online forms, personal devices, websites and app permissions. It is run by Catbytes Digital Community, who set aside a table with a friendly expert. No booking is needed and there is no charge; visitors can turn up with their problem and any devices, and use the library computers for internet access if necessary.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/digital-support-sessions-60590/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6af2f84760414343e6d05d0e82f83047a876baf398a8e920dd9dc1e3c731f7ed-2000.webp"}, {"title": "IT help sessions (evenings) at North Kensington Library", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "North Kensington Library", "address": "Ladbroke Grove 108, W11 1PZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/digital-literacy"], "description": "A free, drop-in evening session at the library for anyone who struggles with digital technology. Trained volunteers and library staff help you get online and improve your digital skills in a group setting. They can answer questions about using the internet, apps, emails, video calls, printing, online shopping, social media and more. No booking is needed, just turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/it-help-sessions-evenings-at-north-kensington-library-36775/", "official_url": "https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/events/it-help-sessions-evenings-north-kensington-library", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c671f3f6f26e32eecb1ced646e6926a0c6e6dafdee691af1aa5832f91e9ef327-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Whalebone Makers", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Valence House", "address": "Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/half-term"], "description": "Whalebone Makers is a free drop-in craft activity for all ages at Valence House's Whalebone Gallery. The makers return every school holiday to explore identity, inspiration and creativity; this October half term visitors can colour their own autumn window decoration, with leaf templates available from museum reception, taking their masterpiece home to display. Parent supervision is required at all times, and those with SEND requirements or sensory concerns can contact the museum by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/whalebone-makers-40049/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bbfecd13a68fb3c57a3f2168a1b71fc87106342b8a53898a5b0037158a31ded0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "IT help sessions at Chelsea Library", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kensal Library", "address": "Golborne Road 20, London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/digital-literacy"], "description": "IT help sessions at Chelsea Library is a free drop-in session where people struggling with digital technology can get support. It is run by trained volunteers and library staff of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in a group setting. They help with using the internet, apps, emails, video calls, printing, online shopping, social media and more, and answer digital questions. No need to book, just turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/it-help-sessions-at-chelsea-library-36774/", "official_url": "https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/events/it-help-sessions-chelsea-library", "image": ""}, {"title": "Digital Drop-Ins West Norwood", "start": "2026-11-02T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["science/technology"], "description": "Digital Drop-Ins West Norwood are friendly, informal sessions where you can bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone and get questions answered or problems solved. They are hosted by Clear Community Web, offering a supported space to practise your skills and hear about other local learning programmes. A team member can help with a single issue, such as setting up accounts, installing apps, resetting passwords, being safer online, transferring files or checking for problems. If they cannot help on the day, you can be referred to their other drop-ins or central support programme.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/digital-drop-ins-west-norwood-60881/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8bcb1b30a8a9047b2ae010fcb7f80752ed637ed1de75e481f2a80c6f69f45c7c-1200.webp"}]}