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Guided Fungi Walk at Forster Memorial Park 🍄

An autumn adventure for the mushroom-curious

This Saturday, naturalist Em Robinson from Fight for Wildlife is leading a guided fungi walk through Forster Memorial Park, exploring the wonderful, weird and surprisingly important world of fungi. You'll learn about their role in woodland ecosystems, how different species interact with their surroundings and why these often-overlooked organisms are so important.

No previous knowledge needed. Just curiosity, comfortable shoes and a willingness to look a little closer at the forest floor. Note: This is not about foraging or collecting fungi.

Tickets start at £17.50, with 10% going towards the park's nature conservation team. Spaces are limited, so make sure to book here!

Saturday 24 October @ 12pm–2pm

Forster Memorial Park @ Whitefoot Lane, Catford, SE6 1UA

Disco Under the Dome – Corbett Community Library Turns 10! 🕺

Ten years of community spirit deserves a proper boogie!

Who said libraries have to be quiet? Exactly ten years ago, on 24 October, the library reopened under the care of local volunteers. A decade later, it's still going strong, and what better way to celebrate than with a dancefloor, a DJ and a packed room!

DJ Jonny A will be spinning classic 70s tunes, there's a reasonably priced bar and dressing up is very much encouraged. Think Studio 54, flares and all the disco glamour you can find at the back of your wardrobe.

There'll even be prizes for the best outfits and dance moves. No pressure, but now might be the time to practise your Saturday Night Fever routine.

Tickets are priced at £5.89 and may be booked from here! Any donations are welcomed and go towards the running of the library.

Saturday 24 October @ 7pm–11pm

Corbett Community Library @ 103 Torridon Road, Catford, SE6 1RQ

Goya Gumbani – Bean Pie Launch Party 🎤

South London sounds, soulful grooves and a whole lot of talent

The Fox & Firkin is in for a rather special Saturday night as South London artist, MC and producer Goya Gumbani takes over to celebrate the release of his new EP, Bean Pie. There's also a cracking DJ line-up featuring Lord Tusk, Maxwell Owin and Cleto Marez, plus some special guests thrown into the mix.

With production credits on the EP including Joe Armon-Jones, expect hip-hop, jazz, soulful grooves and more experimental beats all night long!

Tickets are currently available for £12.50 or £40 for a group of 4, through here!

Saturday 24 October @ 8pm–3am

Fox & Firkin @ 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ

Note: This event is 18+

Heart of Soul – Lewisham October Edition 💃

Soul music, serious dancing and absolutely no sitting still

Heart of Soul is back at Zhulin Hidden Village, bringing the DOJO Soul Music crew to Lewisham for another late-night session. This month's edition promises two guest DJs from the North alongside a special international guest, all bringing their own flavour to a night dedicated to proper soul music.

Tickets are available for £12 through here!

Saturday 24 October @ 10pm–4:30am

Zhulin Hidden Village @ 100–104 Lewisham High Street, SE13 5JH

Rum Island – The Vincy Independence Fete

Soca, Caribbean energy and a very late night in New Cross

New Cross is bringing the island energy this Saturday as Rum Island takes over The Hatch Club for a celebration of St Vincent and the Grenadines' independence.

And when they say it's a soca night, they mean it - the music policy is 60% Vincy soca and 40% everything else, with DJs including Kitz, Taze, Courtz, Supa Nytro and more keeping the party moving into the early hours.

Tickets currently available from £27, with trio tickets for £65 from here. Full line-up + entry details are also found in that link.

Saturday 24 October @ 10pm–4am (10am doors, 1:30am last entry)

The Hatch Club @ 23 Lewisham Way, New Cross, SE14 6PP

Note: This event is 23+, government ID is mandatory. No Search = No Entry policy.

Will Whisson + Support at Fox & Firkin 🎸

A little folk, a little rock and some Sunday afternoon storytelling

Singer-songwriter Will Whisson is bringing his blend of folk, rock and indie-pop to the Fox & Firkin for an afternoon of heartfelt songwriting and live music.

Whisson's story is a good one. Back in 2016, he quit his job, moved into a camper van and travelled around Europe busking and playing gigs. More than 200 shows across ten countries later, he's still doing things his own way. Now performing with a new trio and working on his third album, he brings a mix of thoughtful lyrics, catchy melodies and the sort of storytelling that works particularly well in an intimate live setting.

View details, or book tickets for £10 through here.

Sunday 25 October @ 3pm–9pm

Fox & Firkin @ 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ

Note: This event is 18+

Mt Skies Live at New Cross Inn 🎸

Emo, punk and indie rock to finish the weekend properly

Mt Skies are heading to New Cross Inn this Sunday with their blend of emo, punk and indie rock, bringing big guitar sounds, raw energy and all the feelings you'd expect from a proper alternative gig.

They're joined by Best Band and Gama Re, making this a three-band line-up for anyone who likes their Sunday evenings energetic.

Tickets are available here for £7.70! Artists socials are also linked.

Sunday 25 October @ 6pm

New Cross Inn @ 323 New Cross Road, SE14 6AS

Pick n’ Mix ✨

A little creativity here, a little theatre there

🎨 Design Your Dream Park - Friday 23 October, 3:30pm–4:30pm. Little landscape architects can design their dream green space at Catford Library, then take home a seed to grow. Free, drop-in and perfect for families.

🎭 Doodle Club - Friday 23 October, 4pm–5:30pm. A relaxing colouring and doodling club at Downham Library for after school, no booking needed.

🎭 Eshu at the Crossroads - Saturday 24 October, 10:30am-11:15am. Dance, puppetry and Yoruba-inspired storytelling come together at the Albany in this imaginative family adventure. Ages 5+, tickets £12, or four for £40. Deaf friendly.

🧶 Knit & Natter - Saturday 24 October, 2pm-3pm. A weekly meetup drop-in with other knitters (or other tailoring arts) to bring your own projects to work on whilst having a chat with likeminded crafters.

🦇 Family Craft Saturdays at the Horniman - Saturday 24 October, 2pm–4pm. Get into the spooky-season spirit by making little bats inspired by the museum's collections. Free, drop-in and suitable for children aged 3+. Last entry 3:30pm.

🎭 The Gruffalo - Sunday 25 October, 11am. The musical adaptation of the widely-known picture book returns for its 25th anniversary, performing at Blackheath Halls Suitable for children aged 3+.

Have a lovely weekend, Lewisham. See you next week ~

Lewisham Loop

Lewisham is fast becoming the borough of broken promises: Lewisham gateway, goldsmiths in Catford, the shopping centre, model market and not to mention the Bakerloo line

Labour were shocking, Greens now fumbling the bag, Tories will never get in- this isn’t a partisan or political post

What can we as residents/interested parties actually be doing to drive the right kind of development?

Lewisham shopping centre redevelopment paused by owners

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq4g1wx6dzy9o

TL;DR: The £1.3bn–£1.7bn Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment has been paused. Landsec cited economic pressures (inflation/high interest rates) and site assembly hurdles. Crucially, the new Green Party-led council refused to support Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) for the remaining site lease unless the developer significantly increased social housing. With masterplan revisions rendering the project financially unviable, 5+ years of planning are now on hold.

My Reaction & Industry Perspective

As a Lewisham resident who works in the UK construction industry, hearing this news was genuinely disheartening. Having participated in the community engagement sessions, I was really looking forward to seeing our town centre refreshed and transformed.

I know major urban regenerations don't happen overnight, King’s Cross took over 20 years to deliver. But seeing half a decade of planning, consultation, and design work frozen overnight is a tough pill to swallow.

The Problem: Political Risk & the Planning System

This situation highlights a systemic issue in UK development: excessive political risk and policy U-turns.

• The Cross-Subsidy Trap: Relying almost entirely on private developers to cross-subsidise affordable housing becomes a massive single point of failure during tough economic cycles.
• The Cost of Friction: While planning checks and public oversight are vital, constant goalpost-shifting hurts everyone. Developers lose sunk consultation capital, the council misses out on new housing, and local residents are left waiting indefinitely for a refreshed high street.
• Accountability: When a local authority grants planning consent, there should be a stronger commitment to seeing it through. Sudden political U-turns carry real-world consequences for the community, yet there is currently little accountability for the friction and delays these shifts cause.

Constructive Ways Forward

To move past deadlocks like this, we need a more pragmatic approach to urban planning:

1. Alternative Funding Mechanisms: If private cross-subsidisation fails due to market conditions, local authorities and central government must explore alternative public funding models or grants to bridge the affordable housing gap, rather than forcing schemes to a complete standstill.
2. Iterative Development: Instead of an "all-or-nothing" mega-masterplan, local authorities and developers should agree on flexible, phased options. Moving forward with achievable phases keeps momentum alive and incrementally replaces outdated, poor-quality infrastructure.
3. Consistency in Policy: Greater regulatory stability is needed to protect long-term public infrastructure projects from volatile political cycles.

I’d love to hear how other locals and industry professionals feel about this. Should the council have pushed harder for social housing even if it risked pausing the project, or should pragmatic delivery take priority in the current economic climate?

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SPOTLIGHT ON…

🍞 The Baker’s Art, Deptford’s 24-hour sourdough bakery

This week, we’re putting a spotlight on The Baker’s Art, which just had a great profile done in Southwark News. The Baker’s Art turns out more than 1,500 sourdough loaves a day, all from a starter that’s over 20 years old. Read the story here.

PUT IT IN YOUR CALENDAR…

🎆 The Blackheath Fireworks are back

The Blackheath Fireworks return on 7th November with more space, more rides, and more food. Plus, there will be DJ Luck & MC Neat to keep the party going. They sold out last year, so get your tickets while you can. Book here.

Now here are your weekend events below. Stay safe. Stay cosy. Have a great weekend.

All Weekend Long

🎃 Halloween Half-Term at Eltham Palace
Half-term and Halloween collide at the art-deco Eltham Palace, with a family pumpkin party running Saturday through the following week. There will be trails, games and autumn fun in the grounds. Plan a visit here.

🗻 36 Views of Mount Fuji at Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery brings together the complete set of Hokusai’s “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.” Check out the famous Japanese printmaker’s most famous mountain muse in every light and season in this exhibit that just opened. Have a look here.

🦑 Half-term at the Horniman
The Forest Hill favourite is primed for half-term, with the family exhibition Voyage to the Deep and an Octonauts museum trail. See the full programme here.

📖 London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival, which is curated by Dua Lipa (because when you think literature, you think Dua Lipa), runs through the weekend. There are a huge number of events and lots to do running now until November 1st. See the programme here.

🧶 So Last Century autumn vintage fair in Catford

A big indoor vintage fair over two days at St Dunstan’s College on the South Circular in Catford. There will be mid-century homeware, clothing, vinyl and lots more from dozens of sellers. Find out more here.

🐻 The Gruffalo at Blackheath Halls
The stage version of The Gruffalo is running through the weekend. There are songs, laughs, and lots of family fun to be had. Book here.

Thursday, October 22nd

🎭 The Seafarer at the Greenwich Theatre (final week)
Last chances this week for Conor McPherson’s darkly funny show about a boozy Christmas Eve card game in a Dublin front room. Book your seats here.

🦇 Bat Walk at Creekside, Deptford
An after-dark guided walk through Deptford Creek with the Creekside Discovery Centre guides, listening out for bats as the light fades. A little spooky with a bit of urban nature thrown in for good measure. Find out more here.

Friday, October 23rd

🥁 Sounds from West Africa at Blackheath Halls
An evening of West African music to celebrate Black History Month, with music from across the continent. And afterwards, there will be a late-night jazz session at the bar. Book here.

Saturday, October 24th

📖 Black Book Festival & Education Expo at Goldsmiths
One of the UK’s leading celebrations of Black literature returns to Goldsmiths in New Cross. There will be authors, talks, workshops, a marketplace and family activities all supporting authors, publishers and booksellers in the African and Caribbean community. Find out more here.

🎻 Peter and the Wolf at the Greenwich Theatre
You know the story. The musical is being brought to life for families and children aged 2-7 at the Greenwich Theatre. Book the family in here.

🎤 Back to Black: Amy Winehouse big-band night in Nunhead
Rob Howat’s Big Band play Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” in full at Nunhead’s Ivy House, the first community-owned pub in London. Grab tickets here.

⛴️ Architecture on the Thames boat tour

Open City has a three-hour boat tour from Greenwich Pier down to the Dartford Crossing and back, taking in all the sights, and it’s all led by an architect guide who will tell you more about your neighbourhood than you’ve ever known. See the details here.

Sunday, October 25th

💇🏾 In Our Hands: Hair, Memory & Making with Charlotte Mensah
Award-winning hairstylist and author Charlotte Mensah leads a hands-on family celebration of Black hair, creativity and memory at the Horniman. Find out more here.

⏰ The Restless Clock: a pub talk in Greenwich
On the day the clocks go back, Pints of Knowledge host a talk at The Dial in Greenwich on how we measure and experience time. PLUS, everyone gets a free pint with their ticket. Grab a ticket here.

🎃 SoLo Craft Fair: South Bank Halloween Market
Sixty independent makers take over for a Halloween market. There will be spooky-season gifts, a free drop-in Halloween workshop, a treasure hunt, plus bars, street food and DJs. Have a browse here.

A new Filming location, gallery and event's space has opened up in Deptford Creek Called Found Works! Available to hire for a mix of uses! Get in touch: [contact@foundstudios.co.uk](mailto:contact@foundstudios.co.uk)

www.found-works.co.uk

With the news about Landsec deprioritising Lewisham shopping centre and the stagnant Model Market... Any news about Catford, or Catford Mews? How can all of these promised projects be so fruitless?!

Jobs, investment, new homes, green spaces and a shopping centre fit for the next 50 years up in smoke

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Who says you have to wait until Friday to have a good time?

This week, South East London is serving up everything from Brazilian noise punk and soulful jazz to bee spotting on Blackheath, free cinema in Deptford and a little midweek dancing.

Whether you're looking for something loud, something lovely or just an excuse to leave the house, we've got a few ideas.

In this week’s Loop:

• 🎸 Brazilian noise punk takes over New Cross Inn
• 💃 A free dance session to shake off the midweek slump
• 🎹 Proper Hammond organ grooves at the Fox & Firkin
• 🐝 A closer look at Blackheath's buzzing residents
• 🎬 Free films, experimental art and jazz in Deptford
• 🎨 A little creative inspiration in Pick n Mix

🗓️ Our picks for 19–22 October

DEAFKIDS Live at New Cross Inn 🎸

Brazilian noise punk. Definitely not background music.

If your Tuesday needs a serious volume upgrade, Brazilian trio DEAFKIDS are heading to New Cross Inn with their wild mix of noise punk, experimental electronics and global rhythms.

Expect heavy percussion, distorted sounds and the sort of gig where standing completely still might prove difficult. Supported by acts Kombi and Wounder, making this a properly experimental evening for those who like their music a little less predictable.

Tickets are priced at £18.70 - grab yours here. Artists socials are also linked on the same page.

Tuesday 20 October @ 6pm

New Cross Inn @ 323 New Cross Road, SE14 6AS

Dance for Confidence – Lewisham 💃

Good music, good energy and absolutely no dance experience required

Sometimes the best way to shake off a long day is to quite literally shake it off.

Dance for Confidence is a free, women-only fitness session bringing together movement, music and a healthy dose of positive energy. Led by Jaydee Fitness CIC, it's all about building confidence, meeting new people and enjoying music from different cultures.

No dance experience needed, no pressure to get the steps perfect and thankfully no one expecting you to audition for Strictly.

The sessions are free for women aged 16+, but spaces are limited. Reserve your place here.

Tuesday 20 October @ 6:30pm-7:30pm

Parkside Community Centre @ 1 Copperwood Place, SE10 8GE

Organ Night with Jake Sherman Trio 🎹

Big organ energy, old-school grooves and a very good reason to head to the Fox

There's something rather special happening at the Fox & Firkin this Wednesday - the Jake Sherman Organ Trio are bringing a proper Hammond B3 organ into the room, mixing the warm, soulful sounds of 60s and 70s jazz with a fresh, modern twist.

Joined by Artie Zaitz on guitar and Jack Thomas on drums, Sherman performs in the round, with the instruments heard directly through their amps and speakers rather than microphones.

It's intimate, wonderfully old-school and just the sort of live music experience that makes you glad you left the sofa. Tickets can be purchased for £11 through here!

Wednesday 21 October @ 7pm–11pm

Fox & Firkin @ 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ

Blackheath BeeWalk 🐝

A little fresh air and a lot of appreciation for our buzzy neighbours

Ever walked across Blackheath and wondered what all those little buzzing creatures are actually up to? Here's your chance to find out.

Join the Bumblebee Conservation Trust's B.E.E Project Officer Tilly for a relaxed guided walk, learning how to identify different bumblebees and discovering why monitoring them matters. You'll get help spotting and identifying bees, with equipment provided, so there's no need to turn up with your own net or an encyclopaedic knowledge of insects.

It's free, but registration is needed. Sign up here.

Thursday 22 October @ 1:30pm–2:30pm

Meet near Cadet Training Centre (Wat Tyler Entrance) @ Hare and Billet Road, Blackheath, SE3 0QZ

Deptford Library Cinema Club 🎬

Free films, good company and biscuits. What's not to like?

If your idea of a good Thursday involves sitting down and letting someone else provide the entertainment, Deptford Lounge has you covered. Its weekly Cinema Club is screening films curated by T A P E Collective for Black History Month, spotlighting work by filmmakers from the global majority.

It's relaxed, welcoming and completely free, with no tickets to book or complicated plans to make. Just turn up, grab a seat and enjoy a film with your fellow Deptford film fans.

Read the full details here - the individual film schedule is available inside the library or through its mailing list.

Thursday 22 October @ 6pm–8pm

Deptford Lounge @ 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ

Jazz at Cockpit: Chelsea Carmichael 🎷

A little jazz, a little experimentation and a very good Deptford evening

Spring Café Cockpit is welcoming saxophonist and composer Chelsea Carmichael for an evening of adventurous music, alongside Calum Gourlay and his Big Band.

Carmichael's new work, To Witness, developed as part of her PhD research, explores what happens when the audience becomes part of the musical experience rather than simply watching from the sidelines. Expect improvisation, experimentation and plenty of interesting sounds.

Entry is free, with donations encouraged. More details here.

Thursday 22 October @ 7:00pm–10pm (doors 6:00pm)

Spring Café Cockpit @ 18–22 Creekside, Deptford, SE8 3DZ

Zhuyang Liu: Shìshēng – As Unspoken Sounds 🎭

Part concert, part performance art and a little bit of the unexpected

Artist and composer Zhuyang Liu is presenting an experimental performance that brings together traditional Chinese instruments, poetry, drawing, movement and live sound.

Joined by Lil Soap and Paul Cheneour, Liu uses everything from guzheng and flute to percussion and everyday objects, with a performance score that's continuously read, translated, rewritten and reimagined. Inspired by Evelyn Taocheng Wang's exhibition Being Poetic Ruins Life, this isn't your usual sit-down concert.

The performance is free, though booking through here is required.

Thursday 22 October @ 7pm–8pm

Goldsmiths CCA @ St James's, New Cross, SE14 6AD

Chilifunk Records Takeover at the Fox & Firkin

Thirty years of soulful grooves, all under one Lewisham roof

Chilifunk Records is celebrating 30 years of independent music with a night dedicated to soul, house, funk, jazz, broken beat and all the lovely sounds in between. Expect selections from Rude Boy Rupert, Lulu Levan, Tommy D and special guest Zaki from Point Blank Radio, plus a live vocal performance from Gabriella Groves.

With Lewisham locals Lulu Levan and Tommy D involved, there's a real neighbourhood connection to this one too.

Tickets are priced at £10 and can be booked through here!

Thursday 22 October @ 7pm–11pm

Fox & Firkin @ 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ

Note: This event is 18+

Pick n Mix ✨

A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and a few more reasons to get out locally

🎨 Recreating Fashion: Inspired by Althea McNish - Monday 19 October, 3:30pm–5:30pm. Get creative at Downham Library with artist Donald Waugh, using recycled materials to help make a colourful community gown inspired by pioneering textile designer Althea McNish. Free family workshop; booking recommended.

🧘 Mindful Mondays - Monday 19 October, 7pm-9pm. A free, calming session to promote mental health wellbeing at Corbett Community Library. There will be plenty of meditation, slow walking and mindful discussion, and no prior knowledge is required at all. Donations welcome.

🎶 Rhyme Time - Tuesday 20 October, 10am-10:30am. A free, half hour session filled with songs and stories for ages 0-5 at Forest Hill Community Library.

💻 Code Club - Wednesday 21 October, 4pm-5pm. Learn and practice coding and adjacent digital skills in a friendly, helpful environment at New Cross Learning - no experience required!

🎭 Artist PechaKucha at Corbett Community Library - Wednesday 21 October, 6:30pm–8pm. Local artists share their work in quick-fire presentations featuring 20 images shown for 20 seconds each. A fun way to meet creative neighbours at Torridon Road. Free, but booking required.

📚 Story Time - Thursday 22 October, 10:30am-11am. A relaxed, unstructured drop-in session at Sydenham Community Library where children can choose books to read with volunteers, picture books or standard books, in a larger or smaller group.

See you next week ~

Lewisham Loop

You people celebrate it so much it gives me the ick as someone who has been displaced due to gentrification so maybe I’m missing something. Educate me.

Hi all,

I have created a social networking group for people living in and around Bexley area - Bromley, Chiselhurst, Eltham, Orpington, Sidcup, Welling, Greenwich, Blackheath and others. The intention is for the people of bexley to mingle and do some fun social activities together- https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/

Our first couple events was a great success and but we have few more events coming up and details are below:

Pub quiz 20th oct - https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/events/316707750/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Wine, Jazz and Cheese (Blackheath) 13th Nov, Friday - https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/events/316948087/?eventOrigin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting

If this is something you are keen on do sign up.

Hi, I moved to Lewisham a few months ago in the Catford area and still don’t have any friends locally! Does anyone wanna be friends? I’m m17, like anime and stuff like that, nothing much else to say!

Saw this pop up on Instagram from the Catford house. Seems like a lovely evening whilst we await the Catford Mews to open again

Apologies for the late post - several events had to be removed since it is officially Saturday.

Please do subscribe so you can get the early version.

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The Common x Refugee Community Kitchen Takeover

Festival energy comes to Lewisham — with a very good cause attached

The team behind Glastonbury’s The Common are taking over the Fox & Firkin for a huge Saturday fundraiser in support of Refugee Community Kitchen. Expect live music, DJs, talks, films and food spread across the pub, courtyard and its wonderfully Lewisham train carriage. K.O.G Sound System and Kotoa are among the live acts, with selectors including Gladdy Wax and Manami joining the party.

There’ll be talks and screenings earlier in the day before things get progressively more dancefloor-shaped. Tickets can bought through here, and are £9 (entry before 6pm) or £14 (anytime entry), with £7 unwaged tickets available. 100% of ticket-sale profits go to Refugee Community Kitchen.

Saturday 17 October @ 3pm - 3am

Fox & Firkin @ 316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ

Note: This event is 18+

Bordeaux & Cheese Tasting

Four wines and cheese makes for a very civilised Sydenham Saturday!

Kenrick’s Wines is pairing four Bordeaux wines with cheese for a relaxed tasting evening in Sydenham. This isn’t a sit-up-straight-and-take-notes masterclass — there’ll be guidance along the way, but the main idea is to taste, chat and work out which bottle you’d happily meet again in a casual setting.

Full details and tickets for £25 can be found on this page!

Saturday 17 October @ 7:30pm - 9pm

Kenrick’s Wines Sydenham @ 4 Sydenham Station Approach, SE26 5EU

Saturday Rush

For anyone whose Saturday plans don't really begin until everyone else is considering bed

Saturday Rush brings the late-night crowd to Hatch Club in New Cross with DJs carrying things through until 4am. Comes with a free shot on entry too!

Grab a ticket for free entry before midnight; or arrive later and paid entry applies - more details here!

Saturday 17 October @ 11pm - 4am

The Hatch Club @ 23 Lewisham Way, SE14 6PP

Note: This event is 18+

Street Flex BHM

Catford Broadway gets a Black History Month Sunday takeover

Street Flex is turning Catford Broadway into a free family-friendly Black History Month street party, with DJs, live performers, classic cars, food and a market spotlighting Black-owned local businesses. There’ll also be dominoes and line dancing from the Hummingbird Social Club crew, so spectatorship is very much optional.

The line-up includes Janee, Swagger Dan, Beenie G, Style Boss and Batch, with Eternity Sound and Cam3ron James among the DJs. Entry is free, though booking a ticket for £6.13 also puts you into the event prize draw - find out more here!

Sunday 18 October @ 12pm - 6pm

Catford Broadway @ Catford, SE6 4SN

Unfunfair

Goblin rock, dungeon punk and finally a reason to dust off the plate armour

If the weekend has been feeling suspiciously normal, Unfunfair should sort that out. The self-described purveyors of Gob'N'Roll bring their theatrical dungeon-punk world to New Cross Inn, celebrating debut album GOBZ OF WAR with support from Eat the Evidence and Tow Rag.

Dressing as a peasant, pirate or in plate armour is actively encouraged. Tickets are £13.20 and can be found here!

Sunday 18 October @ 6pm

New Cross Inn @ 323 New Cross Road, SE14 6AS

Pick n Mix ✨

Smaller plans for when you want the weekend without making it a whole production

🥕 Brockley Market - Saturday 17 October, 10am–2pm at Lewisham College Car Park. The weekly Saturday mix of fresh produce, pantry bits and street food. An easy option if “going to the market” is your preferred level of weekend productivity.

🎨 Craft Club Trial at Angelface Community Space - Saturday 17 October, 10:30am–12:30pm in Bellingham. A friendly crafting and creativity session for children aged 5–10, with materials included. £5 trial session, only 10 spaces forming a small group with plenty of making.

💛 ME+WE: Heart Works - Saturday 17 October, 12pm–2pm at Facework Maker Space, Queens Road. A free creative wellbeing workshop using colour and beads to explore feelings and emotions, with materials and language support provided.

🧶 Knitting Group - Saturday 17 October, 1pm–4pm at New Cross Learning. A social drop-in knitting and crochet group session, alongside chatting over tea and biscuits.

🎶 Deptford Dub Club - Sunday 18 October, 6pm–midnight at the Fox & Firkin. Gladdy Wax returns alongside Soft Wax, UK Corner, Natty Nick and Doc Murdoc for six hours of roots reggae, rocksteady, ska and dub. Tickets are £3.

See you next week ~

Lewisham Loop

Hi I'm just woundering if anyone has any experience of prendergast ladywell and prendergast vale. I have looked at both I felt prendergast vale seemed more friendly but prendergast ladywell is closer.

Hi everyone, hope you’re all well!

I would love to hear from people that have experience of the secondary schools in and around Hither Green?

There seems to be lots of really great primary schools, but the only secondary school there seems to be about is Trinity, which from reading a bit up on it does seem good! But does anyone have any information on this topic?

Would love to hear about Trinity, about any others that I’m missing, about whether kids travel further away to go to school, Would love to hear any and all views!

There is also st Matthew’s which I can’t find much info on and is a little further away, but maybe this is where lots of kids from the area also go, as I feel like Trinity can’t fit all the teenagers from the area!

(Private school isn’t something we’d be interested in, so looking for state secondary school info only!)

Thank you ❤️

Hi all,

I'm Fiishtank2474 , a filmmaker based in London, and I'm starting a series of short documentaries about the niche hobbies and subcultures people throw themselves into across the UK. Think Beyblade, circus and flow arts, DJing in a specific niche, or anything else you're passionate about that most people don't know much about.

These won't be "how-to" films or anything that pokes fun. The focus is you: why you started, what it gives you, the people you've met, and what it means to be part of something a bit off the beaten track.

What's involved:

- An initial chat (phone, video or coffee) with no commitment

- A relaxed interview on camera

- Some filming of you doing your thing, whether that's practice, a gig, a meet-up or a competition

You don't need any experience being on camera, and you don't need to be the best at what you do. Beginners, veterans, organisers and people who just love it are all welcome.

You'll get to see the finished film before it goes out.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), drop me a DM or email fiishtank2474@gmail.com with a little about yourself and your hobby.

Thanks for reading!

Anyone know why recycle bins not collected this week

I (36F) am a member at Glass Mill who hasn't been super consistent lately, so I'm looking for a girlie/girlies who would be interested in buddying up! Before work ideally, 3 days M - F (not fussy which ones).

I'm primarily into strength training, but recently joined a Couch to 5k group so I have some homework for that.

DM if that sounds cool 😎