Happy Thursday, South East London!
You’re almost at the 4 day weekend. Just hang in there for one more day.
This is a good one this weekend. We’ve got lots of Easter activities for the kiddos, of course.
We’ll tell you what a “community pub” is and where to find one.
Plus, the results of our poll about Peckham Rye Station is in and you spoke loud and clear.
Happy Easter everyone and enjoy the holiday!
-Anton
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🎸 Concerts & Events
Thursday, April 2nd
Synth, jazz and hip-hop in one concert. Futuretense combines the jazzy soul of Catherine, with the trip-hop style of Sola. There’s no ticket required for this free show.
Friday, April 3rd
A party with music from 2004 only. If you’re anywhere near my age, you will be very excited for “Class of ‘04.” We’re talking Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Jay-Z, Usher, Destiny’s Child, and more. Find out more about the event here.
Saturday, April 4th
A plant fair in Forest Hill. Small and independent nurseries bring their plants to the Horniman Museum and set up shop at the Horniman Plant Fair. Loads of specialist plants and you can talk to experts before you buy anything. These are the nurseries planning to attend.
A 17-mile healthy bike ride from Dulwich. This is a ride for all ages and abilities. It starts and ends at the Dulwich Clock Cafe. And halfway through there’s a pit stop for a coffee break. It is FREE but you still need to sign up.
Inclusive yoga in the Luminarium. This session, at Woolwich Works, is taught by Emma Levy, who specializes in beginners. And it’s taking place in one of the coolest areas in Woolwich Works. So, take a breath and reset. Get your tickets here.
Monday, April 6th
Vintage market at a mansion. So Last Century is back with another amazing market, this time at Beckenham Place Park. There will be 50 of the best vintage traders alongside street food that includes bao buns, spicy burritos, and brownies. Oh, and there will be some New Orleans jazz for good measure. Find out the times here.
All Weekend Long
A new musical about love in space. Flyby is opening at the Southwark Playhouse this weekend, and it’s perfect timing since NASA is launching their moon mission. The show was developed by the National Theatre and is playing here for six weeks only.
Easter jazz, blues and Brazilian guitar on the Southbank. There’s a celebration on Saturday and Monday at Gabriel’s Wharf. There will be chocolate, ceramics, coffee, cocktails, and of course music. This is a free event happening from 12-4pm. Check out the lineup here.
Immersive theatre in Woolwich. Punchdrunk, the pioneers of immersive theatre, started their new show in January. It’s called Lander 23 and it describes itself as a live action video game. You receive a distress signal from a crew in an alien city and you have to go investigate. Sounds pretty crazy, right? Learn more about the experience and book tickets here.
🧒 Family-friendly Activities
The Koala Who Could. Puppets and singing combine to bring to life this popular children’s book. This is an empowering and funny show perfect for kids ages 3 and up. It’s happening all weekend long, so find the times and book your tickets here.
Easter Quest at Eltham Palace. An Easter hunt, a trail, and questions along the way that lead to chocolate. And if you’ve never been, Eltham Palace is the perfect place for something like this. Book your visit here.
The Queen’s House is loaded with Easter activities. Craft workshops, musical storytelling, and historical characters roaming the halls. There’s something on almost every day this weekend.
Easter egg trail at the Cutty Sark. Get your eggs with a little bit of history at this egg hunt happening all weekend long. Ideal for explorers ages 5 and up. Find out more.
Easter crafts sessions at Charlton House. Kids ages 5-12 are invited to make everything from an Easter hat to an iced bunny biscuit, to Easter hanging decorations. Book your tickets.
🍺 Food & Drink
A community pub in Catford. The Catford House opened in November of last year. This place is really interesting. After Lewisham Council refurbished the space, the GCDA, a not-for-profit, took it over and now runs. It’s kind of half-pub, half-community space, half-social club. I know that’s three halves! And this is a great weekend to check them out because they have a Japanese comfort food pop-up on Friday. Find out more about the pub here.
A delicious, sustainable, pay-what-you-can supper club. DINE supper club happens the first Thursday of every month. It’s focused on community, so you never know who you’re going to be seated next to. This delicious vegan menu is something you can feel good about.
📰 News in your borough
GREENWICH
ROYAL OBSERVATORY GRANTED £21.9 MILLION
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has been awarded £21.9 million in government funding to support a major £77 million redevelopment. The money will be put towards new galleries, landscaping, and improved access.
The “First Light” project is looking to ease overcrowding, enhance visitor experience, and better connect the site with Greenwich Park while expanding its educational offer. Work is already under way, as you’ve seen if you’ve walked past, with many parts of the site remaining open during construction.
SOUTHWARK
ELEPHANT AND CASTLE REGENERATION PROJECT APPROVED
The final phase of the £1.5 billion Elephant and Castle regeneration has been approved by Southwark Council. That means hundreds of new homes, along with shops, workspace, and community facilities.
The plans will transform the last major part of the former shopping centre site, completing a multi-phase redevelopment that has reshaped the area over more than a decade. Supporters say it will boost housing and local infrastructure, while critics continue to raise concerns about affordability and the long-term impact on existing communities.
LEWISHAM
FREQUENCY OF 484 BUS ROUTE REDUCED
We all know getting from east to west or west to east in South London is a huge pain in the a**. Well, it just got a little bit worse. The 484 bus route between Camberwell and Lewisham has had its frequency reduced to every 15 minutes, and people are rightly speaking out.
The service is a key link connecting multiple stations, town centres, and major hospitals, with concerns the cuts will disproportionately affect vulnerable passengers who rely on it. Transport for London says the change is intended to improve efficiency and reliability, but campaigners are calling for the decision to be reversed.
THE PECKHAM RYE STATION DEVELOPMENT
Last week, we asked you what you thought of them tearing down Holdron’s Arcade outside of Peckham Rye station. Here’s how you responded…
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Holdrons Arcade is an historical landmark and should have been protected. 30.77%
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 That thing was an eye sore and needed to come down years ago. 69.23%
With an overwhelming nearly 70%, you said you were ready to get rid of that thing. I’ll admit, I was one of those votes as well.
That’s all for now. Have a great week!