Christmas Happenings in and around Sydenham and Forest Hill
This page will be updated regularly to keep you updated on all the events shows markets and happening in the run up to Christmas so do check the page regularly. If you have an event not listed please email see3traders@gmail.com to make sure we include it.
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Winners of Christmas cards competion on sale at
sydenhamcommunityproject.com
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SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER
Sydenham Garden Winter Fair
11am – 3pm
Cakes, Hot Food, Gifts, Crafts, Plants and raffle!​
£1 for single cards
£4 for 5 Cards
From November 1 at Kirkdale Bookshop











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FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER
Wreath making workshop
Blossom & Threads
7-9pm
Fancy making your own festive wreath?
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£8 for packs of 12
(with all 4 designs)

SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER
Lighting of Christmas and Street Lights
In front Sydenham Centre around the Christmas Tree
4 – 6pm
Come to Sydenham's annual Christmas tree event that includes Carol sing Brass band mince pies. Street lights and tree come on at 5pm. Then everyone is invited to Ignition Brewery for a festive drink. Lucky Dip for kids and raffle for adults. Its a lovely event that really brings the community together.
raffle tickets available at www.sydenhamcommunityproject.com​
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Festive Shopping Market
Kelvin Grove Road SE26 6BB
7-9pm
Kelvin Grove Primary School is having their first Christmas market​

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Bach to Baby – Christmas Family concert
EnSEmble
St Bartholomew's
4-5pm
£15
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SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Christmas Fair
Sydenham Library
11am-3pm
Get into the Christmas spirit
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2 & 3 and 9 & 10 DECEMBER
Peter Pan Panto
Spontaneous Productions
2 & 3.30pm
Sy Bartholomew's Church
The beloved story of Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn’t grow up, is brought to magical life by Sydenham-based theatre company Spontaneous Productions performed in the beautiful setting of St Bart’s Church. Expect to be highly entertained with amazing songs, fabulous costumes, special effects, audience participation and lots of Spontaneous-style surprises!
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
Sydenham Christmas Market
Sydenham Centre
Lovely Christmas market with lots of gifts and treats. Something for everyone right on our doorsteps.
SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
Patchwork Stocking Class
Stag & Bow
10am – 3pm
£85
Make your own heirloom quality patchwork
stocking. We will be using sewing machines
but no sewing experience is necessary,
complete beginners are welcome as well
as those with more sewing experience.

SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER
Christmas Wellness Fair
Dragonfly Yoga Studios
12-6pm
Free Candlelit Yoga, Pop-up shops such as Jewellery, Reiki, Crystals, Positivity Pebbles and many more, Hip-hop & Afro-fusion dance workshops, Mulled wine and food.
Free Ticket on Eventbrite.

SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER
Songs of Sydenham
Ignition Brewery
Directly after the Sydenham Christmas Market

SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER
Santa's Grotto
Dragonfly Studios
£8
Tickets at www.sydenhamcommunityproject.com
Meet and chat to Santa on his sleigh and receive a gift from him. Prepare a bag of food for the reindeers to take home with you to leave out on the 24th. Write Santa a letter of what you want, do Christmas crafts, decorate a gingerbread man and get your face painted all included. Extras will be a lucky dip £1. Christmas card sale and food and drink which will be provided by Leo's cafe.
SUNDAY 10 & 17 DECEMBER
Wreath making workshop
Blossom & Threads
7-9pm
Fancy making your own festive wreath?
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TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER
enSEmble26 at Christmas
St Bartholomew's
7-8pm
www.ensemble26.com
£15/£8 Children
enSEmble26 will be joined by principal members of the London Symphony Orchestra to bring you a magical evening of festive tunes, traditional carols and classical favourites, including Winter from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Book tickets on link above.
SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER
Christmas Guitarioke
Ignition Brewery
7pm
A night of fun with you favourite Christmas tunes.
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TUESDAY 19 DECEMBER
Christmas Sing-a-Long Concert
Grove Centre
10am
FREE
Sing along to your Christmas favourites with Ageing Well in Lewisham and Albert's Band visiting from Royal Albert Hall.

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SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER
Parade Service
The Grove Centre
10.30am
with our resident Beaver & cubs packs
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER
Carol Singing around Local pubs
7.30pm
Raising funds for Lewisham foodbank. Meet at the Grove Centre.
SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER
Worship Service
Grove Centre
10.30am
with communion "in the round'.
SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER
Cafe ChristmasBlossom & Threads
4.30pm
RElaxed Festive social time and Christmas songs of all ages.
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SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER
All age Nativity Concert
Grove Centre
10.30am
FREE
Come early to borrow a costume.
THURSDAY 21 DECEMBER
Sing along
Ignition Brewery
7pm
Christmas Sing-a-long around the piano with Trevor Wensley
FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER
JRHY's 9th Annual Community Christmas
TNG Youth and Community Centre
4-8pm
The event will feature fun activities, arts and craft, Christmas jumper competition, bouncy castle, open mic, entertainment goodie bag and free refreshment for the whole family.






FRIDAY 22 DECEMBER
enSEmble26
The Snowman
St Bartholomew's
1.30 – 2.0pm or 3.30 – 4.30pm
St Bartholomew's church, 4 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6QR, UK
Following sell out performances for the last 3 years, enSEmble26's production of Raymond Briggs' 'The Snowman' IS BACK!
Narrated by Susie Riddell and with the original music played by some of London's best musicians book early to avoid disappointment!

SUNDAY 24 DECEMBER
Carol Service
The Grove Centre
10.30am
Get into the spirit of Christmas.
MONDAY 25 DECEMBER
Christmas Day
The Grove Centre
10.30am
A short celebartion for all ages