Previous Events

	lambeth heritage festival: dickens connections in west norwood cemetery Sunday, September 21, 2025 Walk in the footsteps of Charles Dickens who attended the funerals of two of his friends at West Norwood Cemetery, Sir Thomas Talfourd (1854) and Douglas Jerrold (1857). Also interred here are several individuals who played important roles in his life and career - including those who published and illustrated his works.
	Lambeth heritage festival: dining with the Victorians at West Norwood cemetery Saturday, September 20, 2025 You might be surprised at how many brands that emerged in the Victorian era can still be found on today’s supermarket shelves. Join the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery on a tour through time and learn about the food, drink, and influences that continue to be a part of the everyday British dining table.
	Community Station Garden Action Days - Friends of Gipsy Hill Saturday, September 20, 2025, Saturday, October 18, 2025, Saturday, December 13, 2025 Monthly Action Days take place in the community gardens at Gipsy Hill Station, located by Platform 1 (next to Sainsbury Road), usually on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am.
	wellbeing walks Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster!
	Norwood Park Volunteering Day Saturday, September 13, 2025 Local residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and give back to the community at a special Volunteering Day taking place at Norwood Park on Saturday 12 September.
	Lambeth heritage festival: world war one at West Norwood cemetery Saturday, September 13, 2025 There are commemorations of over 600 service personnel fatal casualties from the First World War at West Norwood Cemetery. This walking tour by the Frineds of West Norwood Cemetery will include those of civilians, with the aim of discovering what they tell us about the way the war was fought, as well as aspects of the human tragedies involved.
	Lambeth Heritage festival: The second World War in West Norwood Cemetery Saturday, September 13, 2025 There are commemorations of 70 service personnel and over 160 civilian fatal casualties from the Second World War at West Norwood Cemetery. The monuments to be visited include those of civilian victims of the Blitz and V1/V2 attacks, and those of service personnel,including prisoners of both the Japanese and Germans.
	white house, Norwood Grove: Open House festival Saturday, September 13, 2025 A family-friendly celebration of history, nature and community includes a family craft workshop, tree trail, and opportunities to contribute to future plans for the White House. See also our news story.
	wellbeing walks Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 It’s almost impossible not to feel good when we’re walking outdoors – it’s a natural mood-booster!
	Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus Tuesday, September 9, 2025 The Lambeth Health and Wellbeing Bus is coming to Christ Church on Tuesday 9 September, offering free, friendly, and confidential health advice and support from 10am to 4pm.