Events

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	An Introduction to Potting: Summer Herbs and Flowers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Join L’Arche for a relaxed and friendly evening in their garden, where participants will take a sensory tour to explore the diverse range of plants grown on-site and learn how the space is maintained.
	Lambeth Health & Wellbeing Bus Thursday, May 22, 2025 The Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus is coming to West Norwood Leisure Centre on Thursday 22 May, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, bringing health and wellbeing information, advice and offering blood pressure checks.
	Open Weekend at St Stephen's Chapel, West Norwood Cemetery Friday, May 23, 2025 Explore the restored St Stephen’s Chapel and join guided walks, nature hunts, stone carving, and family-friendly performances. Highlights include Greek myths for kids and a tour of Victorian death rituals for adults.
	Women's Coding Club Saturday, May 3, 2025, Saturday, May 10, 2025, Saturday, May 17, 2025, Saturday, May 24, 2025, Saturday, May 31, 2025, Saturday, June 7, 2025, Saturday, June 14, 2025 The Women's Coding Club starts on Saturday 12 April 2025. Ready to break into tech and learn the most beginner-friendly programming language? Whether you're a complete beginner or seeking a career change, this women-only coding course is the perfect place to start.
	Free Guided Walks to the Hellenic Enclosure in West Norwood Cemetery Saturday, May 24, 2025 As part of our Opening Weekend of free events to celebrate the restoration of St Stephen's Chapel. Why walk when you can be guided!
	Perseus and Pegasus by storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton - for aged 5 and up Sunday, May 25, 2025 And to complete an amazing weekend celebrating the restoration of St Stephen's Chapel in West Norwood Cemetery, join an extra special Greek Myth storytelling session for families aged 5yrs and up -
	West Norwood Cemetery Plant Survey Sunday, May 25, 2025 The South London Botanical Institute (SLBI) invites nature enthusiasts to participate in its ongoing plant survey at West Norwood Cemetery. Led by botanists Amanda Tuke and Roy Vickery, this event is part of a long-term project documenting the cemetery's diverse flora.
	Wellbeing walks Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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.
	South London Botanical Institute Openings Thursday, May 15, 2025, Thursday, May 29, 2025 From Thursday 1 May, regular public openings at the SLBI are back - taking place every other Thursday. Visitors are invited to explore the garden and discover the botanical wonders of the historic library, a unique space celebrating South London’s rich plant heritage.
	Family Workshop: Urban Plant Explorers Thursday, May 29, 2025 The South London Botanical Institute (SLBI) invites families to participate in its engaging workshop, Urban Plant Explorers. This interactive session is designed to introduce children and their families to the fascinating world of urban flora.