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K I T C H E N L I N K S ~ Quesadillas ~ We made delicious Quesadillas 🌯 and served these with a fresh tomato and Lime 🍋‍🟩 Salsa 🍅 🧅 🌿 🌶️ Reminder to everyone - this coming Saturday is our LAST session before we break up for Easter holidays. We will resume Kitchen Links after Half term. #livecooking #onlinecookingclasses #communitycook #cookalong #quesadillas
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#cheesecake #positivevibes
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#DIY #upcycling
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UPCYCLING AND RECYCLING ♻️ UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO GIVE THEM A NEW LEASE OF LIFE 😍 #upcylcedfurniture #community #recycle
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Iftar party at SocietyLinks youth club #iftar #ramadan #youthclub
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#budgetfriendly #energysaving #energysavingtips #strawberry
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Girls Group this week celebrated our mothers and key female icons #mothersday #iftar #smoothies
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R A M A D A N ☪️ M U B A R A K From @society.links For the next couple of sessions we will be cooking some dishes to enjoy for Iftar for those observing Ramadan and even if you’re not these can be enjoyed as a delicious dinner or lunch. 🍲 We made a tasty and flavoursome Paprika Chicken and Rice Traybake. 🥘 Thank you to everyone who took part and sent in your pictures too. See you next SATURDAY 😍😍😍
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International Women's Day 2024 #iwd2024 #iwd #womensupportingwomen
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International Womens Day celebrations started with inspirational conversations with the local female SNT officers. Thank you!!! #girls #iwd2024 #inspirationalwomen #towerhamletsnow
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#jelly #youth #iwd #iwd2024
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#recyclingclothes #recycling #recyclingfashion #womenfashion #sewing
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Lamb Arayes - Potato and Tuna Savoury Bites It Was last minute session but everyone still managed to cook along. Thanks for all your pics. 😀😀😀
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We had a go at using spray paints today. Check out our amazing artwork #girlpower #sprayart #panini
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We cooked up the following yummy dishes for yesterday’s KITCHEN LINKS 🔗 Online Cooking sessions CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PIE 🥧 SWEET POTATO WEDGES 🍠 AND CHOCOLATE 🍫 FRENCH TOAST 🍞 ROLLS Thanks as always for your delish pics 😍😍😍 #societylinks #kitchenlinks #cookingproject #cookalong #cookwithus #community
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#growingtogether is our newly launched Over 50s programme offering several sessions throughout the week including gardening, arts, games and social activities #community #50plus
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#cookiebomb #cookies
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#healthyliving #healthyfood #ceasereanawarenessmonth #csectionrecovery
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#cookiebomb #cookies #foodfun We tried out the cookie stacking challenge!
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Our Girl's Group was all about flower arrangements today and talking about #respect #womenempowerment
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Whisking up creativity and fun at the Great SocietyLinks Bake Off! 🍰🌸 This half term, our young bakers took on the challenge of decorating cakes inspired by a floral theme. From delicate roses to vibrant daisies, their artistic talents bloomed beautifully in this delightful competition. It was a feast for the eyes and the taste buds alike! #floralbakeoff #kidsbaking #creativecompetition #societylinks #gbbo #greatbritishbakeoff
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We had a professional nail artist come and show our young people how to look after their nails using the right tools and products and also spoke about hygiene, cleanliness and its role in having a healthy lifestyle. @squaremilefamilies #metime #nailcare #bebodykind
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@squaremilefamilies @goldenlaneestate #halftermactivities
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#girls group this week was all about party decorations! 🥳 #balloondecor #tabledecor
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This weeks girls group looked at mental wellbeing and what makes us happy and safe! Check out our handiwork decorating cakes!#staysmartstaysafe #childrensmentalhealthweek #youthvoice
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Marvellous Quorn Meatballs with Spaghetti, Tuna and Sweet Potato Cakes, and the Infamous Eton Mess! 🍝
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#womenshealth
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English Shepherd’s Pie and British Apple Crumble 🥧 Online Live cooking with SocietyLinks 💖
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Mixed Gendered Boxing Club 🥊 11-18 year olds Running at SocietyLinks every Wednesday from 5pm-7pm Come along for the fun! - - #boxing #boxingclub #boxingclass #towerhamlets #hargreavesfoundation
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#cervicalcancerawareness #womenshealth #letstalk
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Girls' Group Week 2! #bodypositive
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We have been thinking of ways to rescue and recycle household items. This headboard cover has transformed this bed which got damaged with mould.
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It's a pizza kinda night!!!
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Vegetable Pizza with Sweet Potato Wedges and Strawberry Mousse 🍕
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Girls Group has officially launched!!!l
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What a treat!!!
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Spicy Vegetable Couscous and Chicken Skewer, Online Live Cooking with SocietyLinks
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#tb to @society.links HAF programme. Thanks to @towerhamletshaf The young people really enjoyed their festive break engaging in many exciting activities and arts and crafts. #community #youngpeople
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Kitchen Links 2024 🗓️ We started 2024 with some delicious and wholesome winter warmers. We made “Tuna Pasta Bake 🍛 🍝 & Garlic Bread 🥖 “ It was such a lovely session and we enjoyed a delicious dinner. This meal a family can enjoy over two days and was extremely simple to create. See you all soon 😍 #onlinefoodcooking #coommunity #globalmakesomenoise @globals_make_some_noise #foodonline
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Week 27 - K I T C H E N L I N K S is back !!! All ready for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Happy New Year 🥳 to you all ! We are recreating some of our favs for the new group. Please check the posts above ⬆️ for Ingredients and full recipe. See you all at 🕕6️⃣pm on IG sharp !!!
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LAST WEEK OF THE XMAS HAF PROGRAMME AT PORTSOKEN @towerhamletshaf The young people enjoyed designing and creating their own Tie dying their own T-shirts 👕🎨🖌️🧑‍🎨 They also made their own Lip balms 👄💄
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That’s a wrap on the final week of our HAF programme! 🎬 The kids immersed themselves in endless activities, learnt new skills along the way, and ended on a high with some joyous celebrations. 🎉 🎊 Looking forward to future adventures!🕺🏽 @towerhamletsnow
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Last day of Xmas GOLDEN LANE HAF PROJECT @towerhamletshaf The young used their creative talents to great use, designing T- shirts, bags amongst many others. #societylinks #community
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Week 2 of our HAF programme kicked off the new year with a bang! 🎊 Swipe through to see the excitement unfold – from fun games and fascinating science experiments to the art of cross-stitching. @towerhamletshaf
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Thank you to @thefelixproject for the amazing support over this holiday period. We are proud to be a partner in providing food 🍆🍉🌽🥕🥄🥖for our community.
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Another day filled with creativity at our HAF programme! The kids had a blast painting, decorating mugs, trying out wood engraving, and enjoying some exciting video games. Stay tuned for more highlights! 🎨🖌️👾 #societylinks #halfterm #halftermactivities
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Amazing end to the year with our Christmas HAF @towerhamletshaf at Golden Lane Centre. The young people put their creativity to great use, styling and designing their own Tote bags 💼 👛, Mugs amongst many other things. 🌈🌈🌈 Thank you to @towerhamletshaf the young people enjoyed their time off immensely. 😀😃😄
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Day 1 of our HAF programme: a whirlwind of activities! 🌟 From canvas bag designing to FIFA tournaments, snooker, table tennis, board games, and beyond. Swipe to see the incredible energy and creativity our kids brought to every moment! 🎨⚽🎱🏓
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@squaremilefamilies @goldenlaneestate @goldenlaneec1 HAF programme starting this week!
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Our HAF program kicks off today from 12-4pm! Please remember that a HAF code is required to participate. Join us for exciting activities for 8-16 yr olds, plus free lunch all kids aged 5-16! 🌟 Swipe till the end for further details 👉🏽 #HAFProgram #halfterm #halftermholiday #youthactivities #funactivities
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SocietyLinks wishes you joy, peace, and laughter this holiday season! 🎄✨ May your days be merry and bright. Happy Holidays!🌟❤️ #happyholidays #seasonsgreeting #celebratejoy
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🌋✨ The kids unleashed their creativity at our youth club making DIY lava lamps! Swipe through to witness the magic unfold! 🎨🔍 #diyfun #kidscrafts #lavalamp #societylinks #creativeexploration
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🌋✨ The kids unleashed their creativity at our youth club making DIY lava lamps! Swipe through to witness the magic unfold! 🎨🔍 #diyfun #kidscrafts #lavalamp #societylinks #creativeexploration
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🎉 Proudly celebrating the completion of our ESOL class this year! Congratulations to our amazing students who are now set for bigger and better things. Swipe for a celebration 🎉➡️ #esolsuccess #proudeducators #brightfutures
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Last Kitchen Links Cook along was a BLAST !!! We made a huge feast consisting of Prawn Cocktail Vol Au Vents, whole Roast Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts and Carrots. We made homemade Yorkshire Pudding and delicious Gravy and a Chocolate Yule Log for Dessert. 🍗🎄🧆🥘🍫🥕🥦🍴 #societylinks #community #feast #xmasdinner #globalmakesomenoise
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Our HAF programme for the Christmas Holiday 🎄 Open to all children aged 5-16 years who have a HAF code. 8 years and over can stay and join in with activities. @towerhamletshaf
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Not long to go for our CHRISTMAS 🎄 FEAST 🥘 TODAY AT KITCHEN LINKS 🔗 6PM SHARP. Please keep an eye on the IG stories for pre-prep and updates. See you all later 👋🏽 #societylinks #christmasfeast #xmasdinner #globalmakesomenoise @globalmakesomenoise
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ONE DAY LEFT 🕧 For our last Kitchen Links cooking session 🧑🏽‍🍳 for 2023 and we are going ALL OUT with our Christmas themed Dinner. 🎄🤶🏽🎅🏾🎁❄️ Put it in your calendars 🗓️ and alarms ⏰ ON for 6pm 🕕 SHARP on Tuesday 19th November. Can’t wait to see you all 🍗 🥔 🥦🥘🍰
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P O R T S O K E N ❄️ C H R I S T M A S 🎄 P A R T Y 🎊 Such a FANTASTIC end to the week ! Felt Amazing to bring Christmas 🎄 joy to all the young people and children 🧒🏽 👧🏾👦🏼 #societylinks #christmasparties #communityfirst #christmasparties
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F I S H E R T O T S ~ S T A Y & P L A Y 🐣🐥🐯🍼 C H R I S T M A S 🎄🎄🎄 P A R T Y We had such a lovely time at the “Fisher Tots” Christmas 🎄 Party 🎉 for all the little cherubs. As you can see they were overjoyed with meeting Santa 🎅🏼 and receiving their presents 🎁 #societylinks #christmas #babies #xmas #stayandplay
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❄️S O C I E T Y L I N K S 🤶🏽 C H R I S T M A S 🎄 P A R T Y 🎅🏼2 0 2 3 Our annual @society.links Xmas Party was LIT 🔥! We had over 300 participants that attended our Christmas 🎄party 🎉 Our very own Santa 🎅🏼 ensured ALL kids got their Christmas gifts 🎁 🩷 @ourelba @ubs Hope you all had a SMASHING time 🥳 Thanks to #eastendhomes @ubs @ourelba #societylinks #christmasparty #xmas #santaclaus #jinglebells #christmaspresents
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Reflecting on the joy of last week’s elders group Christmas party! 🎄✨ The festive spirit got us all in the holiday mood. Now we’re gearing up for the BIG Christmas Party today - double the celebrations! 🎉👫 The grotto is ready, the presents are ready and we’ll be expecting a visit from Santa Claus 🎅 #seasonsgreetings #holidayjoy #festivespirit #communitycelebration #christmasparty
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It was another party at Golden Lane today ✨️ We had the best time dancing and singing and enjoying the festive feel!!! Thank you @ourelba @ubs, for the wonderful 🎁 @squaremilefamilies
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Thank you to @ourelba and @ubs for the present donations. 🎁
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WEEK 25 We’ve nearly reached the end of 2023 !!! Please check the ingredients list above and add add what is not included in your bag. See you all tomorrow 😀😀😀 #globalmakesomenoise #onlinecooking #cookwithsocietylinks #societylinks #communityprogramme
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Our Christmas lunch for our older residents took place today and they were visited many special guests including the @britishtransportpolice Canning Town who came to support the event and sing karaoke 🎤.
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Week 24 Chicken Noodle soup 🍜 with Lemon Drizzle Cake 🍋 Yet another lovely and packed session of #kitchenlinks Thanks for sending in all your pictures 🍋 🍜 We really appreciate it. #globalmakesomenoise #societylinks #communitycooking #cookinglive #kitchenlinks #instagood #food #cookingfood
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Capturing the magic in every little moment. 🧸✨ Our Stay and Play for Under 5s #stayandplay #societylinks #community #playtime #funactivities
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Week 24 We are making @bbcgoodfood Chicken Noodle Soup and the best ever Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe credit goes to @amummytoo - it’s THE BEST !!! 🍋 See you at 6pm SHARP 👌🏽 Don’t be late 😀 #kitchenlinks #societylinks #globalmakesomenoise #livecooking #onlinecooking #community
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Our Last week of our Make up Workshop with the City Girls Group 💄 💋💄 It was the final week and the girls went all out GLAM & FABULOUS 💃🏽 They learnt how to apply a full face of PARTY MAKEUP using their make up kits provided and all the skills they picked up along the way. 💄 They even had their very own Glam Photoshoot. As you can see yourself the girls looked absolutely GLAMTASTIC 😍😍😍 Thanks to @hairandmakeup_by_maz tutoring our girls on all things make up. The girls learnt so much and looked forward to the sessions every week 🩷🩷🩷 #societylinks #makeuptutorial #cosmetics #girlsgroup #community #cityoflondon
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It’s a great honour to have Mahfuza at SocietyLinks especially during UK Disability History Month. 🥊✨ Her presence inspired our Boxing Club, showcasing resilience and the importance of diversity. Watch her incredible journey, celebrating strength and inclusivity! 💪 #societylinks #UKDHM #boxingclub #strengthindiversity #community #boxing
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Wrapping up our makeup tutorial sessions with a grand finale – all the girls will be rocking full glam for a fabulous photoshoot day! 🌟💄 #GlamFinale #MakeupMagic #societylinks #community #makeup #makeuptutorial #makeuptransformation #glowup #makeover
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Childcare Level 1 and 2 Training Course Functional Maths and English Level 1 and 2 Monday 4th December 10am-3pm #societylinks #trainingcourse #childcarecourse #mathsandenglish
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One of the lovely ladies from our Sewing Club was inspired to recreate her own version of an open abaya 🪡👗 Swipe —> to see the inspo and her recreation! #upcycledfashion #sustainablestyle #creatingtogether #community #societylinks #sewing #sewingclub
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WEEK 23 - ☑️ TURKISH 🇹🇷 THEMED WEEK We all cooked the following : Turkish 🇹🇷 Spiced Bulgar Pilaf with Chicken Skewers and served with Turkish style salad 🥗 in a pomegranate dressing. Was absolutely delicious and the colours looked amazing 😍 #globalmakesomenoise #kitchenlinks #societylinks #livecookingclub #cookingonline #bulgarwheat
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WEEK 23 - THANK YOU 🤩 to everyone who sent in their finished dishes. Had such great feedback from yesterday’s session. See you all NEXT WEEK 😍😍 #globalmakesomenoise @globals_make_some_noise #cookingonline #livecooking #cookalongwithme #kitchenlinks #societylinks
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Week 23 — We have a Turkish themed recipe today. — Chicken Skewers 🍢🍡 — Spiced Bulgur Pilaf 🍚 🍛 and — Turkish style Salad 🥗 🔸🔸Please soak the skewers in water a couple of hours before going live. This is to prevent the skewers from burning. 🔸🔸 🔹🔹Also pre-heat oven 20 mins prior to cooking to 180 (fan) Which is Gas Mark 6. 🔹🔹 You can use abit of yoghurt to the marinade if you prefer a milder taste. 🔴PLEASE 🙏🏽 CHECK THE IG STORIES FOR ANY UPDATES OR PRE- PREP 🔴 See you at 6pm 🕕 😀😍😃 #societylinks #onlinecooking #livecooking #globalmakesomenoise
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WEEK 3 MAKEUP TUTORIALS WITH FREE MAKEUP 💄 💋💄 FOR CITY GIRLS GROUP MEMBERS ONLY 4PM-7PM This week the girls learnt how to apply a full face makeup using blush, contour, bronzer, and highlighter How to enhance your lips with different lip products. 💄 #societylinks #makeuptutorial #cosmetics #girlsgroup #community #cityoflondon
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Our service users took part in the councils new Community Engagement Strategy. It was great to have @towerhamletsnow visit us and see the work we do and speak to our community members. For more information on how to get involved please use the link below👇 https://talk.towerhamlets.gov.uk
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Intense one to one session with @official_m4hfzyy. Thank you Mahfuza for joining us at our weekly boxing club and diving into the action. 🥊 #boxing #boxingclub #fighterspirit #strongertogether #welcometothering
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We’ve already completed 2 weeks of makeup tutorial sessions with our City of London girls. 💅 Can’t wait to see how they get on tomorrow as they learn how to apply a full face of makeup! 💄 #societylinks #cityoflondon #girlsgroup #makeupclass #makeuptutorial #makeup #squaremilefamilies #glowup #makeover
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Getting crafty at sewing club! 🧵✨ Today’s session, we had a blast making stylish scrunchies together. Join us for the next sewing adventure! #SewingClub #DIYCrafts #HandmadeStyle #ScrunchieLove #CreativeCommunity #CraftingTogether #societylinks #social
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WEEK 22 This week we made Homemade Fish 🐠 and Chips 🍟 served with Curry Sauce and Mushy Peas 🫛 A lot of us hadn’t made this before and it was great to make something together which we would normally buy from our local chippy. Great learning experience and tasted awesome 🤩 #globalmakesomenoise #societylinks #community #livecooking #cookwithsocietylinks
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WEEK 22 Homemade Fish 🐟and chips🥔 served with Mushy Peas 🫛 and Curry Sauce 🍛. Please see the ingredients list and how to prep so we all cook at the same time. See you at 6pm SHARP 🕰️ #fishandchips #currysauce #mushypeas #communitylinks #societylinks #globalmakesomenoise #livecooking
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WEEK 2 - ✅ City Girls group- Make up Tutorial project. Today the girls learnt how to : — Find and apply your right brow shape 👁️👁️ —Enhancing your eyelashes with a curler & mascara —How to apply eyeshadow according to your eye shape
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Week 21- Jerk Chicken, Mac ‘n’ Cheese and Coleslaw for this weeks recipe. We had a lot of new members so welcome to KITCHEN LINKS. Can’t wait to cook along with you all and your families. #onlinecooking #community #cooking #livecooking #towerhamlets #globalmakesomenoise @globals_make_some_noise
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Week 1 of our Makeup Tutorials session was a great success with our City Girls Group Members! 💄💅 This Friday the girls will learn how to determine and apply the perfect brow shape, enhance the eyelashes with a curler and mascara, and how to apply eyeshadow according to the eye shape. Keep your eyes peeled for our next post to see how the girl’s got on after this week’s session. 💋 #societylinks #cityoflondon #girlsgroup #makeupclass #makeuptutorial #makeup #squaremilefamilies #glowup #makeover
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