What's onthis week.
Every JDS session, always up to date. All free, all in Barking and Dagenham.
Turn up to any of these. You do not need to book, bring anything or know anyone. If it feels easier to ask first, that is fine too. Message Jeorgina.
- SAT 17 OCT 2:00-4:30Mums, parents carers of those with autism and African descent.
An afternoon workshop for discourse and awareness.
A sense of communtiy and new connection with people in the same position as you and of the same background.
- Friday, 6 November 2026, 4pm to 6pmYoung people aged 12+. Contact info@jdssupport.co.uk.
Scroll Less, Move More
Scroll Less, Move More: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS. A fun, youth-led programme combining physical activity and movement with simple conversations around wellbeing, healthy routines, personal hygiene and self-care, exploring what actually motivates young people to spend less time on screens and more time active.
- Friday, 30 October 2026, 4pm to 6pmYoung people aged 12+. Contact info@jdssupport.co.uk.
Scroll Less, Move More
Scroll Less, Move More: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS. A fun, youth-led programme combining physical activity and movement with simple conversations around wellbeing, healthy routines, personal hygiene and self-care, exploring what actually motivates young people to spend less time on screens and more time active.
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 4pm to 6pmYoung people aged 12+. Contact info@jdssupport.co.uk.
Scroll Less, Move More
Scroll Less, Move More: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS. A fun, youth-led programme combining physical activity and movement with simple conversations around wellbeing, healthy routines, personal hygiene and self-care, exploring what actually motivates young people to spend less time on screens and more time active.
- Friday, 16 October 2026, 4pm to 6pmYoung people aged 12+. Contact info@jdssupport.co.uk.
Scroll Less, Move More
Scroll Less, Move More: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS. A fun, youth-led programme combining physical activity and movement with simple conversations around wellbeing, healthy routines, personal hygiene and self-care, exploring what actually motivates young people to spend less time on screens and more time active.
- Friday, 9 October 2026, 4pm to 6pmYoung people aged 12+. Contact info@jdssupport.co.uk.
Scroll Less, Move More
Scroll Less, Move More: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS. A fun, youth-led programme combining physical activity and movement with simple conversations around wellbeing, healthy routines, personal hygiene and self-care, exploring what actually motivates young people to spend less time on screens and more time active.
- Friday, 2 October 2026, 4pm to 6pmYoung people aged 12+. Contact info@jdssupport.co.uk.
Scroll Less, Move More
Scroll Less, Move More: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS. A fun, youth-led programme combining physical activity and movement with simple conversations around wellbeing, healthy routines, personal hygiene and self-care, exploring what actually motivates young people to spend less time on screens and more time active.
- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 6pm to 8pmYoung people aged 14+. Thursday sessions. Contact info@triangoalsyouth.co.uk.
Fuel, Move with Triangoals Youth FC (ages 14+)
Fuel, Move: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS with Triangoals Youth FC. A fun and active programme supporting young people through physical activity, movement, teamwork and wellbeing, looking at how sport can build confidence, positive relationships and wellbeing as well as keeping young people active.
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 6pm to 8pmYoung people aged 11+. Tuesday sessions. Contact info@triangoalsyouth.co.uk.
Fuel, Move with Triangoals Youth FC (ages 11+)
Fuel, Move: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS with Triangoals Youth FC. A fun and active programme supporting young people through physical activity, movement, teamwork and wellbeing, looking at how sport can build confidence, positive relationships and wellbeing as well as keeping young people active.
- Thursday, 8 October 2026, 6pm to 8pmYoung people aged 14+. Thursday sessions. Contact info@triangoalsyouth.co.uk.
Fuel, Move with Triangoals Youth FC (ages 14+)
Fuel, Move: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS with Triangoals Youth FC. A fun and active programme supporting young people through physical activity, movement, teamwork and wellbeing, looking at how sport can build confidence, positive relationships and wellbeing as well as keeping young people active.
- Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 6pm to 8pmYoung people aged 11+. Tuesday sessions. Contact info@triangoalsyouth.co.uk.
Fuel, Move with Triangoals Youth FC (ages 11+)
Fuel, Move: a B&D MOVES test and learn run by JDS with Triangoals Youth FC. A fun and active programme supporting young people through physical activity, movement, teamwork and wellbeing, looking at how sport can build confidence, positive relationships and wellbeing as well as keeping young people active.
- Nine weeks, 5 August to 30 September 2026. Now finished.Adults, mainly women, from the local community
Health by Stealth
Supporting people living with long-term health conditions to become more active, through accessible physical activity and wellbeing sessions.
- MonthlyWomen
Women's Wellbeing Focus Group
A safe and welcoming space for women to connect, share experiences and have open conversations about their wellbeing.
- Wednesdays, 11am–1pmWomen experiencing perimenopause and menopause
Women's Perimenopause Wellbeing & Pilates
Pilates, movement, wellbeing and connection — a supportive space for women going through perimenopause and menopause.
- MonthlyGirls and young women
Girls Lounge
A social experience programme giving girls and young women the chance to step outside their usual environment in Barking & Dagenham, explore new places and try different cultural, educational, wellbeing and social experiences. It is about confidence, independence, friendships, and seeing that there are opportunities beyond your own postcode.
- Last Friday of the month, 6pm–8pmAges 16 and over
Strangers to Friends
A free life-skills workshop, led by qualified guest speakers, for young people finding their feet in London. It covers the things nobody teaches you: council tax, housing and voting, getting a driving licence, car insurance, budgeting, saving and mortgages, university prep, and the cultural and social ground you need to stand on. It is also where the friendships happen — young people arrive as strangers and leave knowing each other.
The young people who come, on what it has done for them. - Fridays, 4pm–6pmAges 14 and over
Friday Youth Mentoring & Life Skills
Mentoring, CV writing, employability, money management, entrepreneurship, wellbeing and career development. The Friday session older young people bring their friends to.
- WednesdaysAges 11 to 14
Wednesday Youth Transition, Wellbeing & Mentoring
Career development, mentoring, mental wellbeing, confidence, money awareness and practical life skills, for young people at the point they move up to secondary and start making their own decisions.
- First and last Friday of each month, 6pm–8pm16+
University & Careers Preparation
Advice, financial awareness and personal development for young people moving from college to university. Young people build self-esteem and financial awareness: more confident managing and budgeting their money, and more able to lead independent, self-sufficient lives.
Not sure which one is for you?
Tell Jeorgina a bit about yourself or the young person you are asking for, and she will point you to the right session. No form, no waiting list.
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