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Shakespeare in Lambeth - a talk by Jon Newman

Monday, June 9, 2025

Ever thought Shakespeare needed more excitement? You’re not alone - early 1800s South Bank theatre impresarios thought so too. Archivist Jon Newman will share his latest talk, featuring Othello on horseback, Macbeth with 50 singing witches and tragic death scenes mixed with comedy. 

West Norwood Cemetery: Illuminate Final Open Day

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Sunday 8 June is the final day of Illuminate, the West Norwood Cemetery creative arts festivals to mark the end of the six year long National Lottery Heritage Fund project. So what's on from 11am - 10pm?

Lambeth Country Show

Saturday, June 7, 2025, Sunday, June 8, 2025

The Lambeth Country Show is one of south London’s largest free community festivals, bringing together a mix of music, agriculture, local enterprise and family activities. Organised by Lambeth Council, the event has been a fixture in Brockwell Park for over 50 years.

An Evening with Felicity Cloake: Peach Street to Lobster Lane: Coast to coast in search of real American cuisine

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Join food writer and adventurer Felicity Cloake for an evening of stories from her latest journey - cycling solo across the USA in the run-up to the 2024 election. Expect wit, insight and plenty of culinary reflections

Community Gardening Day at Moore House Farm

Saturday, June 7, 2025

An afternoon of sowing, harvesting, and hands-on fun at Moore House Farm. Enjoy gardening activities, kids’ workshops, a free lunch, and plants to take home. Help decorate the new pond and meet neighbours. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring gloves if you can!

Lambeth Country Show

Saturday, June 7, 2025, Sunday, June 8, 2025

The Lambeth Country Show is one of south London’s largest free community festivals, bringing together a mix of music, agriculture, local enterprise and family activities. Organised by Lambeth Council, the event has been a fixture in Brockwell Park for over 50 years.

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.

West Norwood Cemetery: The Nettle Dress film screening with West Norwood Free Film Festival

Friday, June 6, 2025

Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand just from the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles. This is a FREE event, but essential to book due to limited places.

West Norwood Cemetery: Gathering the Commons

Friday, June 6, 2025

Friday 6, Saturday 7, Sunday 8 June 2025
11am-5pm

The exhibition Gathering the Commons brings together a group of artists whose practices explore the intricate relationships between humans, nonhumans, landscapes, and natural materials.

West Norwood Cemetery: Curious Lore: curator Jane Millar

Friday, June 6, 2025

Friday 6, Saturday 7, Sunday 8 June 2025
11am-6pm

Curious Lore is an exhibition to celebrate the role of artists’ creative practice in uncovering layers of stories, histories, beliefs and customs in West Norwood Cemetery.

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