Happy Thursday, South East London!
šļøāāļø A FREE bootcamp for readers
This week we have joined forces with Shenda Falvey Personal Training, STOTT Pilates & Bootcamps to offer EVERY S.E. LONDON READER the chance to take part in a FREE BOOTCAMP at her award-winning sessions which have been running for 15 years!
Held in North Greenwich, her classes are designed for all abilities and offer a whole body workout. Everyone can work at their own pace but with a fun and exhilarating group morale.
The sessions run:
Monday & Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm
Saturday 9.30-10.30am
To book your class, hereās what you do:
Head to SHENDAāS WEBSITE HERE, click the GET IN TOUCH tab, and mention S.E. LONDON in your message.
And thatās not all! Shenda is also offering our readers a FREE PT or STOTT PILATES telephone consultation, which you can sign up for in the same spot.
SPOTLIGHT ONā¦
š The Bakerās Art, Deptfordās 24-hour sourdough bakery
This week, weāre putting a spotlight on The Bakerās Art, which just had a great profile done in Southwark News. The Bakerās Art turns out more than 1,500 sourdough loaves a day, all from a starter thatās over 20 years old. Read the story here.
PUT IT IN YOUR CALENDARā¦
š 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.
-Anton
All Weekend Long
š 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.
š» 36 Views of Mount Fuji at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Dulwich Picture Gallery brings together the complete set of Hokusaiās āThirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.ā Check out the famous Japanese printmakerās most famous mountain muse in every light and season in this exhibit that just opened. Have a look here.
š¦ 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.
š London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centreās 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.
š§¶ So Last Century autumn vintage fair in Catford
A big indoor vintage fair over two days at St Dunstanās 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.
š» 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
š The Seafarer at the Greenwich Theatre (final week)
Last chances this week for Conor McPhersonās darkly funny show about a boozy Christmas Eve card game in a Dublin front room. Book your seats here.
š¦ 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
š„ 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
š Black Book Festival & Education Expo at Goldsmiths
One of the UKās 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.
š» 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.
š¤ Back to Black: Amy Winehouse big-band night in Nunhead
Rob Howatās Big Band play Amy Winehouseās āBack to Blackā in full at Nunheadās Ivy House, the first community-owned pub in London. Grab tickets here.
ā“ļø 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 itās all led by an architect guide who will tell you more about your neighbourhood than youāve ever known. See the details here.
Sunday, October 25th
šš¾ 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.
ā° 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.
š 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.