Join us for events and workshops featuring local creators and innovators as we celebrate homegrown talent and connecting the local community.
Be part of a supportive network, grow as a business, learn new skills and build contacts within your industry.
Meet Our Cultural Connectors
Sally Patricia Moore
Choclix is a bakery inspired by baking with mum as a child. It isn’t just about brownies, traybakes and cookies, it’s about heritage baking, the passed on recipes, the familiar flavours and the comforting “this reminds me of home” flavours.
CHOCLIX
Contact: sally.moore@choclix.co.uk
Website: www.choclix.co.uk
Shenaz Rahman
I’m a luxury cake designer based in East London, creating bespoke cakes for weddings and all other beautifully considered celebrations. My style is rooted in clean design, refined detail and a modern aesthetic, with every cake thoughtfully crafted to feel elegant, timeless and entirely unique.
FONDANT BOUTIQUE
Contact: fondantboutique@yahoo.com
Instagram: @fondant_boutique
Jenny De Pretto
My name is Jenny and I am a former lawyer who decided to leave the corporate world. I am now an artist and yoga teacher and I help people to experience the wellbeing power of creativity and yoga.
I host mandala art workshops designed to reduce stress, enhance well-being, and bring joy using creativity
JENNY ART AND YOGA
Contact: hello@jennyartandyoga.com
Instagram: @Jennyartandyoga
Kala Paul-Worika
By Kala X is a brand created to bring a touch of colour to everyday items. A desire to introduce vibrant African prints to a wider audience with a focus on eye-catching decor for both the office and home, as well quality clothing and accessories.
BY KALAX
Contact: contact@bykalax.com
Website: www.bykalaxcom
Maryam Paige Housham
I’m Paige, a mum of two and the maker behind my crochet creations. I specialize in handmade crochet blankets and plushy figures, carefully crafted with high-quality yarn and lots of love. Every item is thoughtfully made to bring comfort, joy, and a little extra coziness into your home.
MUMMYS CROCHET SHOP
Contact: paigehousham42@gmail.com
Website: www.mummascrochetsshop.myshopify.com
At Oud & Grind, we elevate fragrance with our unique blends inspired by classic scents. Featuring our signature products, Mirage, Serenity and Reverie.
Alongside premium Robusta beans grown in the heart of Vietnam. Each cup offers a rich, chocolatey aroma and a satisfyingly intense, full-bodied flavour, with subtle hints of roasted nuts and a naturally creamy finish.
OUD AND GRIND
Ibrahim Hussain
Contact: hello@oudandgrind.com
Website: www.oudandgrind.com
SJS Jemz focuses on handmade natural stone and crystal jewellery along with unique hair accessories fit for everyone.
We will be running workshops making your own jewellery and customising pens and keyrings. Great for the kids but suitable for all ages
SJS JEMZ
Mainy Lee
Website: www.sjsjemz.com
Madika
Dog In Black is a friendly, reliable and professional dog care company which offers Walking, Sitting and Day Care services.
Led by a hardworking and dedicated team; we operate on the basis of best practice.
Providing outstanding, personalised dog care is at the heart of what we do and we take immense pride in offering our Clients the highest quality care.
DOG IN BLACK
Website: www.doginblack.co.uk
Kerry McCann
Hi I am Kerry I love to create things that are not only pretty and unique, but also affordable, so everyone can enjoy something handmade.
Every piece I make is a little reminder of why I started — to bring comfort, joy, and something a bit different into people’s lives.
Find me on Etsy!
KERRY’S ACCESSORIES
Contact: kerrysaccessories@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.kerrysaccessories.co.uk
Waimea Rahman-Huang
MINI MOON DOLL
Find the cutest curated range of toys and stationery from Japan and Korea. We also stock handmade baby gifts, crochet accessories and arts and craft packs.
Contact: themoondoll@gmail.com
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Eqramul Haque
At Jannah Fragrance, we believe that luxury should be within everyone's reach. Our mission is to make high-quality, long-lasting perfumes for all
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JANNAH FRAGRANCES
Contact: info@jannahfragrance.co.uk
Website: www.jannahfragrance.co.uk
Haider Ali
I am an artists I sell hand made products; such as Islamic artwork, landscape paintings, key rings and fridge magnets featuring my artwork, as well as hand made Eid cards.
HAIDER ALI AHMED ART
Contact: haideraliahmedsart@gmail.com
Instagram: @haideraliahmedsart
Khloe Ling
We are excited to become Cultural Connectors and take part in the community events selling our hand made products and offering a workshop where participants can learn about the origins of candle making and follow step-by-step guidance to create their own natural beeswax candles.
PEACH AND PEONY
Contact: khloeling@yahoo.com
Website: www.peachandpeony.uk
Varsha Makvana
I design and create my own unique handmade greeting cards and seasonal gifts. Many of my creations are part of an eco-friendly, recycled project aimed at protecting the environment. I also donate 10% of my proceeds to small charities — either at the end of the year or whenever I come across a worthy cause in need of support.
LUCKY VS CREATIONS
Contact: Luckyvscreations@gmail.com
Instagram: @luckyvscreations
Elhaam Sahebdin
I'm an artist, mum of 2 with a part time job who loves creating scenes inspired by nature that use real and imagined subjects, using simple materials such as coloured pencils and fine liners. I take inspiration from different cultural art styles around the world as they quite often show me different perspectives to capturing the same subject. My drawing process is intentionally uncomplicated; I find beauty in keeping my subjects in their basic form. These are available as art prints that can be framed as well as greeting cards.
ELHAAM ARTIST
Contact: elhaam.artist@outlook.com
Instagram: @elhaam.sahebdin
Manha Hussain
MANHA CREATES
Art and Textiles Artist with years of experience in connecting with people through Arts and Crafts. I run all sorts of workshops and believe Art should be easily accessible to everyone and that we can all create magic with our hands
Contact: manha1@live.co.uk
Instagram: @manhacreates
Suzan Art
I am a local ceramics artist . I run classes and sell my creations at markets and some shops.
I run pottery wheel throwing taster classes, 4 weeks or 6 weeks wheel throwing courses and larger group hand building classes
SUZAN IPEKLIOGLU
Contact: suzanipeklioglu@hotmail.com
Website: www.suzanart.co.uk
Rashida Khanam
DESI BITES & BAKES
Spice up your day with our authentic Indian and Bengali street food!Crispy mince somosa,fragrance of bengal biryani,Crispy Aloo chop,Chicken Tikka pastry and sweet treats like milk cake,school cake to delight your taste buds and many more items.All freshly made with traditional spices and love.❤️
Contact: rashidak26@yahoo.co.uk
Instagram: @desibitesandbakes
Humaira Hussain
MAIRY ILLUSTRATES
I am a mixed-media illustrator based in East London. My work is rooted in the joy of observation, with the aim of uplifting and connecting people through whimsical, dreamy illustrations inspired by nature, travel, and wildlife.
Contact: mairyillustrates@gmail.com
Website: www.mairyillustrates.co.uk
Thaisa Uchoas
THAISA UCHOAS
I genuinely love working with my local community and supporting people. I’m always curious about how we can better support one another, and really believe there is so much value in coming together
My work is very much about connection and care for women. I offer specialised massage and scarwork for women, and I blend my own massage oils to suit each client’s individual skin type, so the care feels really personal.
Contact: thaisa.b.uchoas@gmail.com
Website: www.thaisauchoas.com
Tahirah Khanom
ORU DRINKS
ORU drinks act as a cultural connector because they bring together flavors, traditions, and social experiences from different backgrounds into one shared moment. By drawing inspiration from cultural roots and modern lifestyles, ORU creates more than just a beverage
Contact: tahirahkhanom3@gmail.com
Instagram: @orudrinks
Drew Payne
Newham Writers Workshop has been supporting writers in Newham for 40 years now. We run weekly writers workshops and also run workshops on specific skills, such as poetry writing and self-publishing. We publish a regular anthology of our members' work, called Showtime. We also support our members who have had their work published. All details can be found on our website
NEWHAM WRITERS WORKSHOP
Contact: drew.payne.london@googlemail.com
Website: www.newhamwriters.wordpress.com/
Afsana Begum
FLORAL BURSTS
I enjoy creating floral arrangements and bringing people together with flowers as it communicates emotions, values, identity, and tradition across societies, even when words differ.
Contact: ana0569@gmail.com
Instagram: @florabursts
Details coming soon
DINKY AFFIRMATIONS
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Whatever you're building, we're here to support you create the opportunities you need to help your business flourish.
Our Ethos
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Create opportunities to connect with other like minded creatives and professionals through our networking events.
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By promoting your businesses together at community events, you have the power to grow and build experience at a faster pace than you would by yourself.
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Supporting each other in your fields of expertise by skill swapping and sharing your knowledge with other Cultural Connectors.