Month: June 2026

New Workshops this Summer in Rainham and Romford

It’s been two and a half years since Daedalus first announced our partnership with Havering Changing and we feel really grateful to continue this collaboration with two new workshops this Summer.

Collaging Havering: Past, Present and Future

First up, we’re heading to Rainham on Saturday for the Annual Mardyke Community Centre Summer Festival. The event is free to enter with live entertainment, family activities and a wide range of refreshments on offer. Daedalus Assistant Producer Tasnim Siddiqa Amin and local artist Vicki Griffith will be facilitating a creative collage workshop exploring Havering’s past, present and future. 

From the migration of East End communities after the Second World War to changing demographics, industries and high streets, we’ll share stories from local history, reflect on what community means in Havering today, and imagine what the borough could look like in years to come. 

No booking required, just turn up. 

The creative nature workshops Daedalus delivered in Rainham in 2024 gave Vicki “the confidence to explore this side of my creativity more fully. Since then, I have continued learning through local craft workshops and more recently, simply to share with community partners and local groups. In 2025, three of my own denim artworks were selected for display as part of the ‘Secret Artist’s Project’ in Rainham, Essex.”

About the facilitators

Call for Bengali Storytellers from Camden: East to Elsewhere on the theme of KINDNESS

Do you have a story to tell about kindness? We’re looking for Bengali storytellers from Camden. If you have a story about acts of kindness, migration or how Camden has shaped your life, we want to hear from you! This callout is for people with little or no professional experience in storytelling.

We’re thrilled to bring East to Elsewhere to Camden People’s Theatre this Summer. This project will explore the rich history and diverse cultures of Camden and beyond through stories of migration, community and kindness.

  • Stories about acts of kindness within migrant communities in Camden.
  • Experiences of newcomers, especially refugees and asylum seekers.
  • Historical migration stories linked to Camden.
  • Contemporary stories about migration today.
  • Personal stories – if you feel like sharing!
  • Stories that reflect the awesome diversity of Camden.

  • Are you Bengali?
  • Do you have a connection to the London Borough of Camden?
  • Are you interested in telling stories?
  • Are you new to storytelling?

If you answered yes to these questions and are NOT a professional storyteller, we invite you to pitch your story!