Eastern City BID

✨ We are absolutely loving seeing everyone enjoy IMPULSE! ✨ From 2–14 December, join the fun at St Helen’s Square and experience this interactive sound and light playground. 🌟 Featuring six see-saws that light up and create ambient sounds as you play, this City of London premiere is all about bringing people together to play, laugh, and transform through motion. Open daily from 12–8pm, this free event is the perfect way to add some light and joy to the winter season. Don’t miss out! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTS6rKNS #ImpulsePlayground #CityOfLondon #InteractiveArt #WinterJoy

✨We are delighted to reveal IMPULSE – an interactive sound and light playground made up of six see-saws that respond to the riders’ movements at St Helen’s Square. Produced by @festivaldotorg 🛝A City of London premier, IMPULSE is an invitation to play, laugh and transform when put into motion by people, augmented by LED lights and ambient sounds. When not in use, the see-saws will stabilise to the horizontal position and move to a low glowing level. ⏰From 2 December – 14 December open and free to visit 12-8pm daily, this is guaranteed to bring light and joy through the dark months. 📸 Tag us in your photos and use the #GlowTogether 🔗Find out more https://lnkd.in/eTS6rKNS #FestiveSeason #EasternCity #FreeEvents

✨ Illuminating the Eastern City: A Celebration of Light ✨ 📅 Dates: 2nd – 15th December 2024 📍 Location: 55 Old Broad Street, London, EC2M 1RX The Eastern City is lighting up this winter! 🌟 Explore breathtaking nature-inspired projections by Graphic Rewilding, transforming the façade of 55 Old Broad Street from 5pm – 10pm daily. Take a moment to pause and experience this peaceful, calming escape in the heart of the City. While you're here, visit the ‘Hope, Joy and Divination’ neon art exhibition at Broadworks Gallery (56a Old Broad Street), running from 3rd – 12th December. Featuring works by renowned light artists like Chila Burman MBE, Lauren Baker, and Daisy Doig, it’s an unmissable exploration of light, hope, and creativity. Exhibition hours are 11am – 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, with a private view on Thursday, 5th December, 5pm – 9pm (free, booking required). 🎄 Christmas Party at Broadworks 🎄 Don’t miss the Broadworks Christmas Party on 5th December, 5pm – 11pm! Celebrate with mulled wine, festive tunes from Linett Kamala, and open artist studios featuring Broadworks' resident creatives. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a year of incredible art and events. 🎉 Find out more https://lnkd.in/eGmv8uUq

Today the ESG Future Growth Forum (#EFGF24) is taking place at 8 Bishopsgate, powered by GFA Exchange in partnership with Eastern City BID and leading financial organisations. This exclusive event brings together the City of London’s most senior business leaders to redefine profitability through ethical, sustainable practices and actionable solutions. Eastern City BID is proud to support this forum, held in the UK’s centre for finance and professional services, a region synonymous with global influence and innovation. Together, we can foster meaningful connections, drive transformative ideas, and ensure responsible business becomes a competitive advantage in today’s world.

Create your own personalised Christmas jumper! 🎄 Join us on 28th November for a workshop where we’ll teach you abstract embroidery, beading, and darning techniques to transform your jumper. You’ll learn new skills to customise your wardrobe – and even if you don’t finish, we’ll show you how to complete it at home! 🗓 28th November 2024 ⏰ 12:30-1:30 pm 📍 122 Leadenhall St, London EC3V 4AB (Outside tent) 🕒 Arrive 10 mins early. Limited spaces available – book now! https://lnkd.in/eQ2CCxts #ChristmasJumper #EmbroideryWorkshop #Upcycle

What is the role BIDs play in placemaking? 👀 At the LAI London Chapter's recent "To BID or Not To BID" event, we had the pleasure of interviewing the four speakers: Mark Williams (Deputy Chief Executive of Heart of London Business Alliance), Kate Hart (CEO of Eastern City BID), Gianluca Rizzo (Managing Director of Brixton Business Improvement District and Lady Lucy French OBE (CEO of Fleet Street Quarter). 🎥 Watch our video to hear their insights on: 1. What is the role of a BID in making authentic destinations? 2. How do you tell the story of your BID? 3. How do you see BIDs as the way forward for culture-led placemaking? 4. What is key to making sure BID projects and initiatives meet local community needs? For the full round-up of the event, head to our blog - link in the comments. 📖 A big thank you to the LAI London Executive Team: Mark Davy for organising and curating the event, Laura Mazzeo (and Gardiner & Theobald LLP) for hosting, Frances Heeney for chairing, Max Farrell for overseeing the event, and Tanisha Raffiuddin for filming and promoting the event. #networking #businessimprovementdistricts #realestate #placemaking

Domestic abuse is a workplace issue. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 makes it clear that employers have a duty to safeguard the wellbeing of their staff, and to consider the impact of domestic abuse on their employees as part of their duty of care. For the global ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign we’re delivering a free webinar with Ayesha Fordham, Head of Membership and Engagement at the Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse on this issue. The session will cover topics including: • What is domestic abuse? • Why is domestic abuse a workplace issue? • How to support colleagues who may be impacted? Find out more and register for your place now: https://buff.ly/4fDHnMt This session is delivered in partnership with the Aldgate Connect BID, Eastern City BID, Culture Mile BID and Fleet Street Quarter.

Last week we held our official light switch-on of London's tallest Christmas tree with Dame Joan Collins! ✨ Get in the festive spirit at Bishopsgate Plaza, Pan Pacific London. 🎄 ✨It's competition time!✨ Snap a selfie with the tree, then tag and follow @ecbidlondon and @panpacificlondon on Instagram for a chance to win ‘Luxury Afternoon Tea for 2 alongside a glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve courtesy of Pan Pacific London hotel worth £79pp’. T&C's on our website. 📷 Find out more https://lnkd.in/e_nZ6Q5s #GlowTogether #EasternCity #Festive #Competition #PanPacificLondon

It's the weekend! Let's create a safe environment from everyone. Remember the taxi marshals are there to help you find a black cab, between 10pm and 1am every Thursday, Friday, Saturday at Liverpool St. Thank you Eastern City BID and Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers Have you downloaded the Safe Haven app? If helps you locate your nearest Safe Haven. See our website for details: https://lnkd.in/eB5nfRTG Let's all have fun and stay safe this weekend.

We are so grateful to the team at Eastern City BID and at ActionFunder for funding a cohort of leaders to work with schools in Tower Hamlets. So excited to see how they get on over the next nine months working together!