Celebrating sea shanties
Sailors sang them in the spirit of unity on long voyages overseas, but sea shanties have been rising in popularity back on terra firma…
The Play That Goes Right: in praise of local am-dram societies
Whether the stage is your spirit home or you’re looking for a space to unleash your creativity while making new friends, joining an amateur…
Pick of the Week
O Christmas tree Make a head start on your present buying and catch the all-important moment when the Christmas tree lights are switched on…
Ribbons: Immersive exhibition takes gallery goers inside a giant jumper
Award-winning fashion designer and artist Matty Bovan is the name behind NOW Gallery’s 2022 fashion commission. His show, Ribbons, sees a giant, hand-knitted jumper…
Family events
National Maritime Museum Four New Galleries opening family weekend. Polar Express Become a polar scientist at the National Maritime Museum…
Panto talk with Greenwich Theatre veteran Anthony Spargo
Greenwich Theatre’s resident panto dame Andrew Pollard has moved away to pastures new this festive season. ‘Oh no he hasn’t!’ Oh yes he has,…
All That Jazz
The annual EFG London Jazz Festival turns 30 this year and it’s spilling out from central London, calling in locally at Woolwich Works. It’s…
Community 500 brings fans new and old to The Valley
The scheme sees complimentary tickets to each Charlton Athletic home EFL League One game to those from a range of community programme in the…
Lewisham does grime
Part of Lewisham’s London Borough of Culture programme, the Albany in Deptford is hosting a four-night event celebrating the borough’s significant and ongoing contribution…
The magic of science
One to inspire school-aged children (and to reverse the memories of parents who hated science lessons): scientist-cum-performer Mark Thompson is bringing his award-winning Spectacular…
Lovers’ Rock originals at the O2
Popularised in the mid 1970s, lovers’ rock is a reggae subgenre with romantic flair. Long-running concert series The Giants of Lovers Rock features performances…
Seven Charlton men’s team players confirmed as PFA Player Ambassadors
Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) is delighted to confirm that seven Charlton Athletic men’s first-team players will be supporting its work within the local…
