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…

Croydon Council has reportedly placed homeless people in Charlton pub

Croydon Council has reportedly placed homeless people in Charlton pub

Homeless people in South London have reportedly been given emergency accommodation at an abandoned pub in Charlton where a cannabis factory was found by…

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…

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…

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…

Five new tower blocks planned for Kidbrooke Village including 526 flats

Five new tower blocks planned for Kidbrooke Village including 526 flats

A set of five new tower blocks up to 15-storeys tall are planned for Greenwich including 526 flats. The new homes would be based…

Former Labour councillor joins Lib Dems

Former Labour councillor joins Lib Dems

A Greenwich councillor who left the Labour Party late last year has joined the Liberal Democrats, with the local Labour Group asking that he stand…

Animal Farm

Animal Farm

Michael HollandMay 21, 2024

“How easily totalitarian propaganda can control the opinion of enlightened people in democratic countries” George Orwell Creation Theatre presents George Orwell’s classic political fable…

Things to do and see in Greenwich and Lewisham this summer

Things to do and see in Greenwich and Lewisham this summer

Eliza FrostMay 17, 2024

Get out and about town this May and experience everything from theatre and comedy to birdwatching and historical pub walks Mr Toad at Greenwich…