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Family Day at Christmas in the Crescent

Family Day at Christmas in the Crescent

Date: Friday 20th December, 2:00-5:00pm Location: The Crescent, in front of Tower Suites - a Blue Orchid Hotel, EC3N 1JY Aldgate Connect BID is proud to support Central London ...

Have your say: Aldgate-Blackfriars Cycleway Consultation

Have your say: Aldgate-Blackfriars Cycleway Consultation

A new cycleway linking Aldgate to Blackfriars The consultation on the Aldgate to Blackfriars Cycleway is now live and open for feedback until midnight on Sunday 9 February 2025....

Aldgate Gardening Club – Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Aldgate Gardening Club – Festive Wreath Making Workshop

Join us for the next Aldgate Gardening Club workshop and learn how to make a wreath! Date: Thursday 28th November, 12:30-1:30pm Location: Clayton Hotel City of London, 10 New Dr...

Aldgate in Winter Festival – Lantern-Making Creative Workshop

Aldgate in Winter Festival – Lantern-Making Creative Workshop

Join us for the our creative lantern-making workshop and make your very own lantern for the parade! Date: Wednesday 4th December Times: 12:00-1:00pm & 1:00-2:00pm Location: ...

Where to eat & drink in Aldgate this Winter

Where to eat & drink in Aldgate this Winter

It's all happening in Aldgate this Winter, with the popular Aldgate in Winter Festival returning for its eighth edition on Friday 6th December! But that's not all, check out some g...

Winter Wheelers is coming to Aldgate!

Winter Wheelers is coming to Aldgate!

Boost health and fitness, have fun, and win prizes with this seasonal challenge! Aldgate Connect BID has partnered with Love to Ride to deliver Winter Wheelers, a motivating cycle...

Food for Aldgate’s ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’

Food for Aldgate’s ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’

As the festive season approaches, Food for Aldgate, Aldgate's local foodbank, are looking to help those facing the cost of living pressures and food poverty with a 'Reverse Advent ...

Aldgate in Winter Event Programme 2024

Aldgate in Winter Event Programme 2024

Aldgate in Winter Festival returns for its eighth year! Join us on Friday 6th December in Aldgate Square for a jam-packed evening of music, dance, light, and celebration. This ye...

Christmas in the Crescent

Christmas in the Crescent

Dates: 19th November - 20th December, 11:00am-9:00pm Location: The Crescent, in front of Tower Suites - a Blue Orchid Hotel, EC3N 1JY Aldgate Connect BID is proud to support Ce...

Vine Steet Lighting Preview

Vine Steet Lighting Preview

Date: Wednesday 20 November Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm Location: Vine Street Railway Bridge As part of our continued work on the Vine Street project, we are going to be carrying out ...

Providence Row v GB Olympians – Quiz and Auction in support of Providence Row

Providence Row v GB Olympians – Quiz and Auction in support of Providence Row

Date: Tuesday 12 November Time: 5:30 - 9:00pm Location: The Dickens Inn, St. Katharine's Way, London E1W 1UH The tube strike on November 12th is off, so there’s no excuse no...

Support Artichoke’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!

Support Artichoke’s Big Give Christmas Challenge!

This December, Aldgate Connect BID has pledged £2,500 to support local arts organisation Artichoke, based in Toynbee Studios. Artichoke has been selected to participate in the Big...

Wellbeing Breakfast & Workshop – ‘Cultivating Positive Mental Health in the Workplace’

Wellbeing Breakfast & Workshop – ‘Cultivating Positive Mental Health in the Workplace’

Date: Wednesday 13 November Location: Florattica Rooftop London, 11-15 Minories, London EC3N 1AX Time: 8:30 - 10:30am Creating a culture and environment that supports positive...

Aldgate Connect BID launches ambitious plans for next 5 years

Aldgate Connect BID launches ambitious plans for next 5 years

Last week, the Aldgate Connect BID welcomed local businesses to the launch of its ambitious new Business Plan for 2025-2030. Now nearing the end of its first 5-year term, the BID h...

Aldgate Connect BID unveils Business Plan 2025-2030

Aldgate Connect BID unveils Business Plan 2025-2030

Aldgate Connect BID Business Plan 2025-2030 In January 2020, businesses across Aldgate were asked to vote on whether they would like to see a Business Improvement District (BID)...

International Repair Day 2024

International Repair Day 2024

Date: Saturday 19 October Location: Artizan Street Library, 1 Artizan Street, London E1 7AF Time: 10am – 4pm To celebrate International Repair Day, the City of London Corpor...

Aldgate BID Alerts Platform

Aldgate BID Alerts Platform

The Aldgate BID Alerts Platform supports local businesses, workers & residents with real-time communications on major incidents in the area, as well as notification of planned ...

Black History Month Comedy Night at Toynbee Hall

Black History Month Comedy Night at Toynbee Hall

Date: Thursday 24th October Venue: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS Time: 8:00pm Aldgate Connect BID has partnered with Toynbee Hall to celebrate Black Histo...

Aldgate in Winter Festival 2024

Aldgate in Winter Festival 2024

Aldgate in Winter Festival returns this December! Aldgate in Winter Festival will return on Friday 6th December 2024, marking the eighth edition of the exciting community festival...

Cycle Safety Pop-up in Aldgate

Cycle Safety Pop-up in Aldgate

Join us this October for our latest cycle safety pop-up event, in collaboration with the City of London Corporation and City of London Police. Taking place on 22nd October 8am-1...

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