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Kindness Day
We kick off this year’s festival by making the Friday a special Kindness Day. With assemblies in our local primary schools and an activity pack which shows how we can share random acts of kindness as well as be kind to ourselves. Check out the kindness festival movement – see https://thegoodheart.uk/frome-kindness-festival/ “The world is full …
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Bike Bus - Hatch Fest Edition
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BIKE BUS TO SCHOOL! This is a fun, inclusive ride/skate/scoot to school together. Starting at Bridgehouse Meadows and calling at Hatcham Primary, Kender Primary, & Edmund Waller Primary. The bus will depart at 08:30am. Parents must accompany their children but don’t worry if you don’t have your own bike – you can also join on …
La Casa by Abadi Art
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LA CASA – OPEN STUDIOS/GARDENS A living space for contemporary art, presenting works from the Abadi Art Collection across India, Myanmar, Palestine, Rwanda, Europe, and China. This exhibition brings a little more colour into every day with contemporary art. From vibrant paintings to textiles to colourful and original furniture and accessories, there’s plenty to brighten …
hARTS Lane Gallery - Art Exhibition
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Mixed media group exhibition: (BE)LONGING/S with artists; Michaela Wenkert Richa Vora Denise Baker Corrie Georgala Malgorzata Lisiecka
Corner Cafe - Art Exhibition
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Circle of Moonlight. An immersive installation by Milo Sharpe, Dan Johnston & Oscar Davis. Drag Brunch hosted by Charra Tea.
BECA Islamic Centre Open Afternoon
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As part of the Hatch Festival this year we are working with the New Cross Mosque to run a community open afternoon in the mosque for local people. Come see how this faith community has transformed their space into a beautiful centre for worship, education and community activities. Light refreshments served. Modest dress encouraged. “For …
Hatch Festival Launch Party
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Step inside the wonderful Old Library Bar for an evening of music by local band ‘The Grove’ a 7-piece band offering an innovative neo-soul sound with elements of jazz, funk and indie, all wrapped up within catchy song writing. With over 1.4 million listens on Spotify this band is making its mark on the local …
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Table of the World - Maker Space
Over the last 4 years Facework (a local non-profit organisation) has supported over 500 sanctuary seekers in their job search and introduction to the UK. As part of this years Hatch Fest many of those we have worked with are running an evening where they will share traditions, stories and wonderful food from around the …
Hatcham Street Market
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Join us from 11am onwards to find bargains and savour local produce at the hARTs Lane market. Last year we had over 20 stalls. If you want to register to hold a stall let us know by 1 September.
HistoryWalk - New Cross from fields to factories
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In the mid-19th century, New Cross went from being a largely rural area to an increasingly urbanised one. In this talk, Neil Gordon-Orr looks at what was here before – market gardens and fields – and the canals, railways and associated factories that came to replace them. Neil will be drawing on research for his …
hARTS Lane Gallery - Art Exhibition
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Mixed media group exhibition: (BE)LONGING/S with artists; Michaela Wenkert Richa Vora Denise Baker Corrie Georgala Malgorzata Lisiecka
La Casa by Abadi Art
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LA CASA – OPEN STUDIOS/GARDENS A living space for contemporary art, presenting works from the Abadi Art Collection across India, Myanmar, Palestine, Rwanda, Europe, and China. This exhibition brings a little more colour into every day with contemporary art. From vibrant paintings to textiles to colourful and original furniture and accessories, there’s plenty to brighten …
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Festival Sunday Service
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Join Father Grant, the 32nd Deptford scouts group and members of the congregation as they run a special Festival Sunday service. Food and drink available after in the Community Centre – all welcome.
Besson Street Community Garden + Trees for Living
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Join us at Besson Street Community for a lazy Sunday afternoon where tea and cakes will flow in abundance and the Sunday papers and board games will be waiting for you. Bring a picnic and chill in this beautiful oasis in the heart of New Cross Gate to some live folk music. We will have …
Cold Blow Lane Play Street
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As part of national car-free week, local residents Mary, Mario and Danielle are holding a community play street on Cold Blow Lane. The tunnel is now pedestrianised and hosted several play streets previously. Everyone is welcome rain or shine. Face painting, balloon twisting and bubble fun too. Bring footballs, board games, chalk and something to …
