Events

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 …

Details of this exhibition happing on the 18th of September are to be confirmed.

Details of this exhibition happing on the 18th of September are to be confirmed.

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 – 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 …

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 …

Step inside the wonderful Music Room Bar for an evening of performances by local musicians, DJ cash bar and garden. Meet those who are hosting events during the festival. Contact Stephen if you want to perform. Tickets just £10.00 (which includes a free welcome drink), see www.eventbrite.co.uk to register TBC.

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.

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 …