It’s December! And that means the Christmas celebrations started a week ago already. Check out what’s in store this week below.
🎸 Concerts & Events
Thursday, December 4th
Musical theatre takes over Peckham Levels. Stand around the piano man and sing along to your favourites. Did we mention 2-for-1 cocktails?
A secret Christmas concert. And it’s inside a Thames tunnel shaft. Intrigued? We are too.
Friday, December 5th
Daytime dancing, reggae and revival. It’s all happening at this FREE event that brings together musicians and locals. Families and older adults are encouraged to come!
Saturday, December 6th
Meditate and zen out in a magical surrounding. This healing sound and meditation journey is led while you lay down on soft mattresses inside the Painted Hall.
Christmas comes to Hither Green. See what all the “FUSS” is about… Click the link to see just how clever that was.
Sunday, December 7th
Christmas folk music featuring the ‘brass boys.’ This annual show rings in the holidays. It’s fun, it’s jolly, it’s like drinking hot cocoa with your ears.
It’s a Colombian Christmas! Celebrate Dia de las Velitas, the official start of the Christmas season, with a live band taking you on a journey through Colombia.
The BIG Market is back. Right in the middle of Lewisham for one day only. And it’s FREE!
All Weekend Long
This crafts workshop is open to the public for ONE WEEKEND ONLY. Jewelry, homeware, ceramics, fashion. Meet and buy from 170 of London’s best.
DJs, street food, mulled wine, vibes. That’s how Pexmas describes their market happening Saturday and Sunday in Peckham.
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👶 Family Corner
Creative Creatures play session. Under-7s can have some animal-inspired playtime in this pop-up space at the Horniman Museum. (Reserved for members)
An interactive Christmas show. Santa’s elves have found a missing bag of letters to Santa and now they’re in scramble mode.
A Lewisham Christmas. Beckenham Place Mansion is hosting a Christmas market for the whole family.
Handcrafted penguins are the name of the game this Saturday at Horniman Museum. This is a free event. Drop in!
The Surrey Docks Farm Christmas Fair. Feed the goats, sheep, and pigs, while you get into the Christmas spirit.
🍺 Food & Drink
Authentic Hyderabadi Indian food. Check out this supper club happening on Saturday only.
Thai food takeover. This Peckham pub is serving up delicious Northern Thai cuisine.
Check out our latest slice of SE London… The Marshalsea Prison Wall.
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❤️ Community Spotlight
Support children experiencing hardship in Greenwich & Lewisham
This Christmas, MammaKind will support children in hardship with warm coats, shoes, hats, gloves — plus festive gifts like books, toys and Christmas jumpers. Your support helps little ones stay warm, feel included, and take part in school and seasonal celebrations.
And if you donate by Tuesday the 9th, BigGive will match it!
📰 Hyperlocal News
LEWISHAM
Achilles Street in New Cross is Getting a Makeover
That means 278 new homes, 60% of them affordable. This is a big local regeneration decision that will shape New Cross for years to come.
GREENWICH
Woolwich Waves Gets Opening Day Announcement
The new Woolwich Waves leisure centre, which will replace the Waterfront, has got it all: pools, slides, gym, community spaces and soft-play. And it will be launching on New Year’s Day.
SOUTHWARK
Affordable Housing in Canada Water Development Downgraded
Unlike Achilles Street in Lewisham, the Canada Water redevelopment scheme is only going to be able to accommodate affordable housing in 3% of its development. This is a major downgrade of its original plans and raises some questions.
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That’s all for now. Have a great week! We’ll see you next Thursday.