Girl Ray to headline free festival at Greenwich Peninsula Saturday August 10 

Girl Ray to headline free festival at Greenwich Peninsula Saturday August 10 

Eliza FrostJul 10, 2024

Dance the day away at a free festival on the peninsula this summer: indie pop band Girl Ray is the headline act in the…

Things to do and see in south London this month

Things to do and see in south London this month

Eliza FrostJul 1, 2024

From free festivals and Sunday music to the history of pirates and queer seas – this is what you need to do and see…

At Greenwich Market you’ll see the amazing watercolour and calligraphy of artist Monsoon Note

At Greenwich Market you’ll see the amazing watercolour and calligraphy of artist Monsoon Note

Eliza FrostJun 21, 2024

How the inspirational ‘rainforests and lush greenery’ of south India inspires Greenwich artist Neethu Babu Raj “With calligraphy, it’s like the old saying, practise…

Greenwich’s Fan Museum’s ‘A Focus on Paris’ exhibition extended to 17th August

Greenwich’s Fan Museum’s ‘A Focus on Paris’ exhibition extended to 17th August

Eliza FrostJun 16, 2024

Mary Kitson of Greenwich’s The Fan Museum transports The Weekender to Paris and explains the craftmanship of fan-making  “There were probably more people involved in the…

A Year in the Life: photographer Hugh Fox exhibits the people and places of the Old Royal Naval College

A Year in the Life: photographer Hugh Fox exhibits the people and places of the Old Royal Naval College

Eliza FrostJun 15, 2024

Photographer Hugh Fox has documented the people and places of the Old Royal Naval College over the last twelve months Capturing the passing of…

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

Dreams came true for trio of friends at their newly opened restaurant Wilson’s in Ladywell

Eliza FrostJun 14, 2024

‘This is what we’ve always wanted to do’: one of the founders behind the new Ladywell restaurant tells us about the love of local  “A…

Opera show Windrush, the Journey comes to Deptford’s The Albany

Opera show Windrush, the Journey comes to Deptford’s The Albany

Eliza FrostJun 12, 2024

Opera company Pegasus looks at the past, present and future as it brings its finale production to Deptford’s The Albany, celebrating the ‘harmony in…

Things to do and see in south London this summer June & July

Things to do and see in south London this summer June & July

Eliza FrostJun 8, 2024

Local events round-up including Cockpit Summer Open Studios in Deptford Cockpit Summer Open Studios is an opportunity for the public to meet some of the…

SEEN Lewisham: Sites and sounds of artists, comedians, actors and musicians

SEEN Lewisham: Sites and sounds of artists, comedians, actors and musicians

Eliza FrostJun 6, 2024

Broadway Theatre to be filled with the sights and sounds of artists of Global Majority backgrounds this June for SEEN Lewisham  SEEN Lewisham is…

Royal Museums Greenwich partners with Royal Parks for World Oceans Day celebrations 

Royal Museums Greenwich partners with Royal Parks for World Oceans Day celebrations 

Eliza FrostJun 5, 2024

Follow a self-guided trail to learn about the earth, take part in ocean-themed activities and listen to talks on waves and waters as part…

Things to do in south London in June

Things to do in south London in June

Eliza FrostJun 3, 2024

From summer sports screenings and Father’s Day events to KISSTORY and bonkers comedy nights – these are the events you won’t want to miss…

Helena Bonham Carter announced as narrator for Woolwich’s ‘Viola’s Room’

Helena Bonham Carter announced as narrator for Woolwich’s ‘Viola’s Room’

Eliza FrostJun 3, 2024

The immersive experience by Punchdrunk sees the Harry Potter star journey you through a ‘gothic fairytale’  Punchdrunk has announced Helena Bonham Carter as the narrator for…