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See below for individual events, and see the side column for venues that hold regular activites with links direct to their own Whats On page. Do you know of an event we can list? Send us the details here. We will list both local live and online events we are notified or hear about - either here or on our news page.

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Talk: Pre-Raphaelite model Jane Morris

Monday, January 12, 2026

John Hawks will present his talk on the fascinating life of Jane Burden who became a model for the Pre-Raphaelites and later married William Morris. 

Wellbeing walks

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Wednesday, January 28, 2026

It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster! And the great news is we don’t need to walk far or fast to feel its effects on our health and wellbeing. Simply getting out is a tonic for our minds and bodies, and it can be sociable too.

Beer* and Questions

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
If you loved their Beer and Carols evening back in December - and even if you didn't attend - see below for new Beer* and Questions events being run by Christ Church in Gipsy Hill:
'So we're heading to the pub (the Great Southern) again. This time, we'll be having a quiet pint and a chat about any questions anyone wants to bring!'

West Norwood Cemetery Strategic Partnership Board

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The Strategic Partnership Board is responsble for the management of West Norwood Cemetery. Meetings are always open to the public, and you are very welcome to attend.

talk: Palaces on the Hill

Thursday, January 15, 2026

In this Norwood Society talk, local resident John Hawks explores the great Victorian houses of Sydenham Hill - some reinvented for new purposes, others lost to history.

Wellbeing walks

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Wednesday, January 28, 2026

It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster! And the great news is we don’t need to walk far or fast to feel its effects on our health and wellbeing. Simply getting out is a tonic for our minds and bodies, and it can be sociable too.

How to Crowdfund like a PRO!

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Kick off 2026 with practical inspiration and learn how to crowdfund like a pro at this free, open-to-all session for VCSE organisations and community groups. 

Wellbeing walks

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Wednesday, January 28, 2026

It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster! And the great news is we don’t need to walk far or fast to feel its effects on our health and wellbeing. Simply getting out is a tonic for our minds and bodies, and it can be sociable too.

Burns Night

Friday, January 30, 2026

London’s merriest ceilidh night (AKA Folk Of The Wood) returns to SE27’s Portico Gallery.

C86 Special And The Tunnels novel inspired by West Norwood

Friday, January 30, 2026

Celebrate 40 glorious years of jangly and noisy indipop with a one-off C86 Special, organised by Ian Watson and 

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