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MARKET DAY IN SYDENHAM
20 APRIL 2024
If you are a trader or have an online business and want to hold a stall at the following markets info below:
Spring Market
Sydenham Centre
20 April 11-4
contact:
£15/stall includes table and chair
Kent House leisure Gardens
19 May 11-4
07957801058
£30/stall includes table and chair
Forest Hill and Sydenham Assemblies
Due to the Lewisham and London Mayoral elections, the assemblies programme is currently paused. The next assembly will take place after the London Mayoral election on 2 May – date to be announced.
Sydenham Art Trail Application 2024
Taking place over two weekends 14-15 and 21-22 September, from 11am - 5pm.
All applications and payments must be received before 1 June 2024.
After completing application send images to sydvizarts@gmail.com as soon as possible. These will be used for the brochure once accepted. An image will be selected for publicity purposes, including the brochure front cover, posters and flyers.
Once accepted you will be told how much and how to pay via email.
You choose whether to take part for both weekends, one weekend only or specific days The fee is the same regardless how many days you exhibit.
Support Spontaneous Productions
We had a great start to this year's programme with a packed out scratch night in February and one of our best received family shows - Hansel & Gretel - but unfortunately failed to secure our Arts Council grant, and so we are looking to other funders and sponsors to help us keep going, during these challenging times.
To help us launch our planned programme of outdoor theatre and exciting new project we are once again asking for donations through Gofundme. Please help if you are able to. Every £ you contribute will go towards our productions in the park and at Sydenham Centre, and enable us to buy new radio mics to improve the sound quality at all our shows.
Your donations will enable us to go ahead with ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS (25 May-2 June), HOME FROM HOME (for refugee week 15-22 June) and THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE (20-28 July).
If you have used A&E in the last year the Health Service would like to hear from you.
Lewisham ICB (NHS) are currently looking to gather feedback on how residents access NHS services. This information will help them improve Urgent Care services in Lewisham. Please take the survey (very short!) and help them out. Same Day Urgent Care Survey
Help with costs of some Adult Learning courses
Lewisham residents on a low income may be able to get 80% of the cost of an Adult Learning course paid for them under our Bursary Scheme (any course materials need to be covered by the learner). If you know someone who could benefit, please contact adultlearningiag@lewisham.gov.uk or call 020 8314 9196 for details.
Register to vote and voter ID –
local elections on March 7 and May 2
There are two elections coming up soon – the Lewisham Mayoral election on 7 March, and the election of the London Mayor on 2 May. If you are unsure whether you are already registered to vote at your current address you can still register to vote. You will need ID to vote in these elections. For information on which documents can be used or how to obtain an official voter ID document go to the following links links below:
Check if you need to register to vote
BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT.
Come together with the local business community for an evening of connection, learning, and mingling. Gain insights from the Street Smart initiative and learn simple ways to contribute to women's safety, presented by the Safety Neighbourhoods team. Enjoy a complimentary drink while previewing collaborative art pieces from the Street Smart programme. And be sure not to miss your chance to get involved and vote on artworks submitted for our 'In Case of Emergency Cards' initiative.
If you plan on attending, just drop us an email at enquiries@sydenhamarts.co.uk
Join us for a special networking event aimed at enhancing safety in Sydenham, as Street SmART partners with Ignition Brewery and The Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
TUESDAY APRIL 23, 2024 6:30PM
GROUND FLOOR, THE SYDENHAM CENTRE, 44A SYDENHAM RD, LONDON SE26 5QX
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STARTING IN APRIL
Beginer's Scriptwriting workshop
Spontaneous Productions
Tuesday evening DTC
Sydenham Centre
£90
The course will be led by facilitator and tutor Jonathan Kaufman, a highly experienced and qualified teacher of English, scriptwriting and creative writing. Over the 20 sessions it will introduce the basics of storytelling, writing for the stage and screen, including creating characters, dialogue, dramatic structure and basic stagecraft. 2024’s Spring term will focus on basic storytelling and dramatic structure. The course will culminate in a session with professional actors, who will read from students’ work in progress.
TUESDAY 2 - FRIDAY 12 APRIL
Junior Tennis Camp
Sydenham Tennis Club
4-9yr olds Mornings
10-14 yr olds Afternoon
£25 per day
£90 per week
Sydenham Tennis Club provide camps during school holidays for all children aged 4-15 years old. Camps are the perfect fun-filled holiday activity, suitable for all abilities. We create a dynamic and encouraging environment with the emphasis on teamwork, participation and – most important of all – FUN!
MONDAY 15 APRIL
An Introduction to breadmaking
Forest Hill & Sydenham Women's Institute
8-10pm
All In One Pub
53 Perry Vale, SE23 2NF
After your first visit, subscriptions o £48 annually are due. Women's Institute meets once a month
THURSDAY 18 to WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL
Surge- exhibition at roundabout
Brokley Cross SE4 2AA
Opening Thursday 6-10pm
Jack Trewin's second solo exhibition "SURGE" is a collection of paintings and linocuts investigating the urban environment from a psycho-geographical perspective.
SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Market Day on Sydenham High Street
Free
Two fabulous markets on this day just steps away from each other. One at the Sydenham Centre and the other at Dragonfly. Come visit them both and make a day of it
SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Dragofly Yoga Studios
Yoga Brunch
£35
Join us for a morning of wellness at our Yoga and Brunch event at Dragonfly Yoga Studio. From 10AM to 11:30AM, enjoy a rejuvenating yoga session, followed by a delightful brunch at 11:30AM.
SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Dragofly Yoga Studios
Arm blancing & inversion workshop
£25
Join Maxine for an electrifying New workshop at Dragonfly Yoga Studios. Dive into a two-hour exploration of inversions you've been longing to master.
SATURDAY 27 APRIL
Neck & shoulder workshop
Dragonfly yoga
£25 or £40 if you book together
Are you feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? Is the stress of daily life causing tension to build up in your neck and shoulders? Jacqueline will help you embark on a journey to release tension, find balance, and restore vitality to these crucial areas of your body.
SUNDAY 19 MAY
Spring Open Day
Kent House Leisure Gardens
91a Kent House Road SE26 5LJ
£2
Come spend a lovely day out in the gardens with stalls, music, food, music and more
EVERYDAY
Activities at the Horniman
Free
Activities at the Horniman
Free
Free stuff for under 5’s in Forest Hill!
Forest Hill Library have regular activities for under 5’s including Baby Bounce, Rhyme Time and Children Story Time. Find out more at fhlibrary.co.uk/whats-on/
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Quiz Night
The Greyhound Pub
£2.50 pp (teams up to 6)
hello@thegreyhoundsydenham.co.uk
Each quiz has a theme so come have some fun and show off your knowledge for a chance to win £50!.
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
Felix's Rock Choir
The Greyhound Pub
7-9pm
£7.50 per session (first one free)
Come join Felix and the rock choir. No auditions necessary. Room for every level. Come have some fun singing your heart out.
EVERY TUESDAY
The Befrienders part of Ageing well
The Grove Centre
10 – 11.45am
£5 per session
A lively, creative choir led by a tutor from Trinity Laban. No experience necessary.
Craft Plus part of Ageing well
The Grove Centre
1-3pm
£4 a session
Our trained art tutor introduces new projects each week, or you can play a friendly game of dominoes or Scrabble.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Boby & Bingo part of Ageing well
The Grove Centre
10-11.45am
£4 a session
Gentle exercise sweetened with a game of bingo. Our instructor has experience delivering to all mobilities and gets great results!
EVERY THURSDAY
Chair Yoga
£8.50 Class (or £49 for block of 6)
Make sure to check out all the fun at Sydenham's very own comedy club going on every weekend. Check out the upcoming shows in November!
EVERY FRIDAY
Fun Friday Tennis After School Club
Sydenham Tennis Club
4-4.30pm and 4.30-5pm (3-4 year olds)
5-6pm (5-14 year olds)
£5/£6.25
www.sydenham-tennis-squash-croquet-club.co.uk
Fun Friday Tennis is an after-school club run by accredited coaches. It provides fun, tennis-based activities and games every week during term-time. There is a confectionery treat included in the price.
EVERY FRIDAY
Pain relief yoga
Dragonfly Yoga
10.45-11.45
Slow and gentle yoga practice where we use gravity as a foundation for stability, body weight as guidance to how deep we can go into an Asana and breath as a tool to help
EVERY SATURDAY
Bottomless Brunch
The Greyhound Pub
12-4pm
£35 (2 course) £39 (3 course)
Bottomless brunch is back enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco or Mimosas
EVERY SUNDAY
Self Defense for Chidren
Dragonfly Yoga Studios
£8 per class or £36 (blocks of five classes)
10am-11am (3-6 Yr olds)
11:15am-12:15pm (7-13 Yr olds)
3-6 Years (Parents need to be there for this age group)
7-13 Years (Parents need to be close by)
An exciting and dynamic class to teach children self-defence, fitness, balance and discipline. Using a variety of skills from Muay Thai, Boxing, Jiu Ditsu and Wrestling, using combination counting and team building to learn coordination, balance, discipline, self-control and endurance.
FIRST THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH
Pub Quiz
Ignition Brewery
7-9pm
FREE
Join the Ignition Brewery Pub Quiz! The winning team takes home a crate of our finest craft beers. Max six people to a team.
SECOND WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH
Day Space Disco
Ignition Brewery
7.30-10pm
£3
Ignition team up with DaySpace and transform the taproom into a dance floor for a disco night! Refreshments available to purchase.
SECOND THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH
Jazz Night
Ignition Brewery
7.30-10pm
FREE
The taproom hosts a selection of South East London’s most skilled jazz musicians for an evening of live music.
Keeping Fit
EVERYDAY
Check class times and book on website at
£30 unlimited for 30 days
Introductory offer to new clients
Dragonfly Yoga offers yoga, pilates and meditation classes for all levels.
EVERY TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Yoga
9.30am Tuesdays & Fridays
6.15 pm Thursdays
£10 per class booked on lazycat.yoga
To help reduce stress and feel your best please come along. No yoga experience necessary. Suitable for all levels.
To keep up to date on all events make sure you sign up to Forest Hill society or Sydenham Society
SYDENHAM SOCIETY
The Sydenham Society was founded in 1972 and has around 1100 members. Our aim is to be a voice for
Sydenham and to improve services and amenities in the area to make it a more attractive place to live and work. We play an active part and support all efforts to create a vibrant high street running markets and community events like the Easter Bonnet parades and Halloween celebrations. We’re strong supporters of Sydenham Community Library as well as local arts and community organisations. We’ve recently formed a Green Improvement Group which has installed planters and posters at Sydenham Station and in Station Approach. To join the Sydenham Society go to sydenhamsociety.com
FOREST HILL SOCIETY
The Forest Hill Society was founded in 2006 and has over 400 members. We are always looking for new ways to improve Forest Hill – making it a pleasurable place to live, work and shop. Our work has included planting flowers in the town centre, running food markets and street parties. We have campaigned for better train services, support local businesses including the Community Library and organise talks on local history plus much more.
We are also encouraging people to support local businesses by Tweeting about them with the hashtag #ShopSE23.
To join please visit foresthillsociety.com
traders discount schemes/loyalty cards
Remember to ask our independent traders about their loyalty schemes – for example Kirkdale Bookshop have a card with a cash discount after six purchases, Over The Top Hairdressers give a 7th appointment free and Whites Pet Shop give a discount on each purchase. You can also get The Lewisham Local Card which is a scheme that connects you to local businesses
and community projects. It’s an opportunity to save money while supporting the community.
To purchase a £20 card go to lewishamlocal.com/card