Happy Thursday, South East London!
As the editor of the S.E. London, I have to admit… sometimes it is a struggle finding great weekend things to do.
Well, this was NOT one of those times. The hits just kept coming!
I know it’s cold and rainy and it’s hard to get yourself to go outside. BUT remember, Burns Night is coming up, and that means there will be whiskey everywhere this weekend.
In fact, scroll down to Saturday for an amazing Burns Night celebration. And head to the food section for tons of Burns Night options.
Enjoy. See you next week!
-Anton
🎸 Concerts & Events
Friday, January 23rd
The Traitors Series Finale watch party. Grab a drink and cheer and/or heckle with the crowd at Woolwich Works. Entrance is first come, first served. Find out when doors open.
Free mid-day electronic music set at the Queen’s House. This totally unexpected “informal concert,” as it’s called, brings together electronic music with brass for a wild 45 minute set. And we’ll say it because it’s worth repeating… it’s free!
A sophisticated intro to Scandinavian Impressionism at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. Start with an introduction by Mary Anne Stevens, an art historian and curator, then get entry to the Painting Light exhibit included. Get a preview of the event here.
Saturday, January 24th
The ULTIMATE Burns Night celebration. A Scottish night of whiskey, haggis and dancing at Woolwich Works with two separate events! First, grab a whiskey, a dance partner and frolic in the Burns Night Ceilidh with live music from the Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh Band. PLUS, a dinner special with neeps, tatties, and of course haggis for the carnivores out there.
Opening day of the Peckham Farmers Market! This is really exciting. 25 different stalls, live music, coffee, wine. This is the grand opening so expect some extra festivities. Located right on Bellenden Road.
An afternoon of ‘90s and ‘00s bangers in Canada Water. Alex Jones and the Rhythm and Booth band belt it out from 2pm-5pm. Check out this very chill venue.
Nashville comes to Lewisham. Come check out the UK’s number 1 live country experience. Early admission is sold out, so get your tickets quick while you still can.
Sunday, January 25th
A calming Sunday morning bird walk. Back due to popular demand, The Friends of Greenwich Park are putting on another bird walk led by Julia Holland. Grab your binoculars if you have them and come along.
All Weekend Long
Vintage flea market in Bermondsey. Go East Vintage is putting on another amazing vintage and antique market. Great old stuff - “old” in the good way, tons of coffee, vinyl spinning all weekend. Here’s some of the stuff on offer.
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights are back for their 10th year! Amazing installations take you through town. The Winter Lights started this week and are only on until Jan. 31st. Check out a map of the installations here.
🧒 Family-friendly Activities
A casual choir for you and your baby. No auditioning, no choir experience necessary. Just a chilled out singing experience for you and your child. You do the singing, the kids will do the playing. And it’s in an amazing location.
Family upcycling and embroidery workshop. Bring your child to learn embroidery and couching to make your own patch all out of recycled, sustainable materials. Special deals available if your bringing two kids!
The Art of Doodling. A great event for kids 5-11, artist Erdem Kuslu teaches kids and families how scribbles can become entire worlds. This event is free!
🍺 Food & Drink
10-Course Chinese and Southeast Asian Supper Club. This incredible family-style feast in Crystal Palace has been mentioned in the NY Times travel section.
There’s great Scottish food all over the South East for Burns Night. Check out our top picks:
A Scottish set menu, a live bag-piper, and a welcome whiskey cocktail at The Old Brewery.
A Burns Night set menu with an optional whiskey flight at The Cutty Sark pub.
Scottish Cheese Night at Richard the 1st - a super unique Burns Night celebration.
A chef vs. chef cook-off. Two acclaimed chefs create their Scottish specialties. You pick the winner.
📰 News in your borough
GREENWICH
Greenwich is getting a new Superloop bus
The SL11 will run between Abbey Wood and North Greenwich starting Saturday, and rides are FREE for the first week.
Now, this isn’t an entirely new route. The SL11 is replacing the 472, but with faster service aiming to speed up connections to the Elizabeth line, the DLR and the tube. In fact, the bus is supposed to run every six minutes.
Unfortunately, as this acts as an express service, some stops that were on the 472 route won’t be on the SL11.
LEWISHAM
Goldsmiths University is coming to Catford
The university’s Fine Art and Design department will be taking over Lewisham’s Old Town Hall as its new campus by 2027.
This is a really exciting development for Catford’s ongoing regeneration plans, including affordable housing and new commercial space.
Goldsmiths is expected to sign a 10-year lease.
YOU SPOKE, WE LISTENED…
RESULTS FROM THE PROPOSED RAIL EXTENSION POLL
Last week we asked you which rail extension proposal had the best chance of becoming a reality.
And at 66%, the BAKERLOO EXTENSION was the big winner!
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ The DLR extension 28%
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ The West London Orbital 6%
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 The Bakerloo extension 66%
“South East London has been neglected in terms of transportation links. A bus into the west end from Lee station would also be a very welcome addition!”
- The S.E. London reader
That’s all for now. Have a great week!