Hello fellow South East Londoners!
Christmas is only a week away. You can tell because the coughing fits on the Southeastern line are reaching a fever pitch.
Let’s all avoid the flu together at these great events. And scroll down for a new authentic Mexican taco and pozole spot.
Scroll even further down to find out how much money Greenwich made selling a car park. (If you guessed £1 million, you’re too low.)
🎸 Concerts & Events
Friday, December 19th
If you’ve never been to Southwark Cathedral, a Christmas concert is just the reason to visit. And if a candlelit festive choir doesn’t do it for you, there are plenty of pubs in the area afterwards. Tickets are selling out fast!
The incredible Chineke Orchestra performs in Woolwich. Celebrating diversity in classical music, Chineke is performing an evening of Christmas music. Check out this amazing video of a previous performance.
Have a laugh in Woolwich. It’s the Tramshed’s monthly comedy night with an all star roster. Get tickets here.
Experience Charlton House in all its Christmas glory. Tours happen two Fridays per month, but this is the only time you can see it decorated for Christmas. Plus, Frilly’s Tea Room is open.
Saturday, December 20th
Hey Aqualung! It’s a Jethro Tull Christmas. I never thought I’d write those words. But on Saturday, lead singer Ian Anderson takes over Southwark Cathedral to perform some Jethro Tull hits. There is a waiting list. Get on it now!
Stand-up comedy in a parking garage. Another Level Comedy is at Peckham Levels and since it’s Christmas… They’re giving away prizes to the audience!
Classical music lovers of Lewisham! Two versions of the same Magnificat composition in the same show. Have yourself a downright sophisticated evening.
A museum dedicated to fans and fan-making where they’ll be doing readings from Charles Dickens’ books AS Charles Dickens. Even I had to re-read that one a few times. Book your tickets for the very unique candlelit readings at the Fan Museum in Greenwich.
It’s the last day for Deptford’s Creative Christmas Market! They’ve got independent designers, fashion shows, food, unique crafts. This is your last chance.
Sunday, December 21st
600 years of Christmas. Gaudete! comes to Blackheath with festive sounds from Christmases past. It’s all happening Sunday afternoon.
All Weekend Long
Southwark’s vintage and makers market gets festive. This vintage market is only Christmas-themed for one more weekend. So, check it out now.
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🧒 Family-friendly Activities
It’s Children’s Singing Day in Southwark! Children 8-13 can join for fun, creative, musical activities, culminating with a concert. And the best part… it’s free.
A family Christmas ‘Crafternoon.’ It’s a quirky, retro take on Christmas where families can make Christmas cards, tree decorations, and more. Donations are welcome but you should book because time slots are filling up.
“A Christmas Wish’ ballet for kids. Follow Fern the Christmas Fairy and Eggnog the Elf as they wish for snow on Christmas. It’s on all weekend.
🍺 Food & Drink
Brand new Mexican tacos and pozole spot! And if you don’t know what pozole is, imagine a hearty sort-of-spicy soup/stew with pork that’s perfect for cold weather. Look at these photos.
A rotisserie chicken special exclusively on Friday and Saturday. ZE-ZE Cafe and Wine Bar is always cooking up good stuff. But this chicken special is new and only two days a week.
A Cambodian residency that’s only here for 3 more months! It’s open-fire cooking, it’s traditional Cambodian flavours, it’s fresh British produce. As a lover of Cambodian food, I will be checking it out this weekend. Check out their menu here.
Check out our latest slice of SE London… The Crossbones Graveyard
📰 News in your neighbourhood
LEWISHAM
S.E. London Could Get New Overground Station By 2028
Lewisham Council has approved extra funding for plans to build a new Overground station at Surrey Canal Road.
The station would be on the Windrush line, connecting Clapham Junction and Shoreditch High Street, and it would provide new links to Crystal Palace and West Croydon once complete.
But this funding comes only after years of setbacks, and further funding is needed to complete the project. If the funding does come through, planners expect the station could be open by 2028.
What do you think… Vote below…
Will the Surrey Canal Road Overground Station be open by 2028?
SOUTHWARK
Dulwich Hamlet FC Gets New Stadium Approved
Southwark Council has finally approved plans to redevelop Dulwich Hamlet FC’s Champion Hill stadium. The scheme includes a new 4,000-capacity stadium and 219 new homes on surrounding land.
And that’s not all. The plans promise community access to sports facilities outside match days.
There was concern that the stadium would need to move to a new location. But these new plans and approval kept Dulwich Hamlet rooted in the area.
GREENWICH
How Much Does a Car Park in Greenwich Cost? Upwards of £1.4 Million Apparently
Greenwich Council sold the small Abery Street car park on Plumstead High Street for £1.425 million at auction. That was three times higher than its guide price.
This was part of a whole package of car parks Greenwich sold to help close a budget gap. The car park that was expected to draw the highest bids was in Blackheath, but that one was pulled just before the auction because nobody was sure about the lease on the charging station. (Don’t you hate when that happens?)
Residents aren’t happy about the sale. They say the council did not consult widely before listing the car park, questioning whether enough assessment was done on how selling off parking will affect local high streets and vulnerable drivers.
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