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We hope you find our information about local events useful but please check with the promoter to confirm details as changes can (and do) occur and we can't accept responsibility for any inaccuracies in our guide. Details of events are available for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

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January 2010

Events in January 2010

Hatha Yoga, gently taught

Thursday and Friday mornings 10-11.30am, £8 Wyatt Park Road, SW2 3TP

Ideal for beginners or those returning to yoga after a break. Small group classes (max 5 students) so yoga can be tailored to suit your needs.

More information: http://www.yogawithchris.co.uk or call 07866 801177

Saturday 23 January Gypsy Hill Tavern NECK - Psycho-ceilidh irish rockers Free entry http://www.virtualnorwood.com/forum/topic/8429-irish-psycho-ceiledh-at-gypsy-hill-tav-sat-23-jan/

February 2010

Saturday 27th February

Norwood Expo Event

Young & Safe

The Elmgreen School, West Norwood.

This free event is intended for young people aged 12-18 and their families.

Live music performances from young people singing, dancing, drumming, poetry and more!

Over 50 stalls will be present...Come along and find out what's available locally for you.

For more information check out: www.cpcdt.org.uk

March 2010

Events in March 2010

April 2010

Events in April 2010 Reading Allowed, Sunday 11th April, 4pm-6pm at the Kahvah Coffee Shop, 521 Norwood Road, SE27. Bring some prose or poetry to read out loud by way of introduction, then join us as we munch our way thro some more lines of Paradise Lost (going from Book 1, line 301).

May 2010

Reading group -Westow House. 16th June. Book: The Latecomers by Anita Brookner

Reading Group -Westow House. 19th May. Book: Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

Rockmount Tabletop Sale - Sat 15th May, 11am-2pm, free entry! Playground of Rockmount Primary School SE19, entry on Rockmount Rd. Jumbletastic books, music, toys, clothes, bric-a-brac. PTA coffee/cakes table. Info here: [1]

Gardeners' Question Time - Tue 18th May, 6.30pm-8.30pm Everyone with an interest in gardening is invited to come along to this event. It is your chance to ask the experts how to cope with difficult plants, how to grow the biggest vegetables, how to get the best from your garden, allotment or balcony flowers and any other gardening questions you need to ask. The 4 panellists are - Jim Buttress, chair of RHS ‘Britain in Bloom’; Roger Cocks, owner of ‘The Secret Garden’ centre; Jack Dudley Swale, Spa Hill Allotment Association; Michael Leapman, gardening author and columnist. Michael Leapman’s book will be available to buy and have signed. During the evening you will be given a set of seeds from the BBC ‘Dig In’ scheme. Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, SE19 1TJ, Tel: 020-8670 2551, website: [2]

June 2010

New beginner Pole Fit course begins at the Lido

Two new beginner Pole Fit courses start at the Lido on Thurs 2nd June (from 6:15-7:45pm) and Fri 3rd June (from 8pm-9.30pm) taught by Beccie Savidge. The course runs for 6 weeks. Course cost is £120 for the six weeks and each lesson will last for 90 minutes. Pole Fit is an exercise and dance class incorporating the use of a pole. It improves flexibility, muscle tone and general fitness.

There will be 8 poles set up, with a maximum of 12 students in each class. This means that each student will be spending a minimum of 45 minutes on a pole (which we're told is exhausting!). Beccie will teach you how to climb, spin, and spin links - in various styles to suit all tastes.

Each class will feature an hour on the pole and the last 30 minutes doing a dynamic and calorie bashing stretching routine. The aim of the routine is to deeply improve your posture, your flexibility to prevent sporting injuries, and to get you down towards the splits ... great for a summer party trick!

There are few places left on the Thursday and Friday slots, so if the dates and times suit you and you would like to first try out pole dancing (a taster for free) please feel to contact Beccie on 07908 122855. There should also be a second set of 6 week classes after the first, starting in July. Tasters are currently at Beccie's premises in Herne Hill, but hopefully will be moving to the Lido soon. You can also find signup sheets for tasters in the Lido lobby.


http://www.www.poleprecision.com/

July 2010

110 IN 2010! DON’T MISS THE UPPER NORWOOD JOINT LIBRARY BIRTHDAY PARTY WEEKEND!

Saturday 3rd July from 12.00 – 6.00 pm and Sunday 4th July 2010 from 12.00 – 5.00 pm.

The Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ.


The UK’s only independent public library will be celebrating eleven decades of service to the Crystal Palace community, with a weekend extravaganza featuring a ‘1900s Fun Day’, an American-style ‘Independence Day’ and the library opening on a Sunday for the first time ever.

Saturday attractions will include Victorian Music and Magic, traditional Punch and Judy, ‘Mad Hatter Tea Leaf Reading’, death-defying escapology with Roslyn Walker, walkabout period entertainers, a Town Crier, face-painting, refreshments and a genuine Victorian ‘Flea Circus’!

Sunday the 4th of July will feature a ‘Western’ theme and attractions will include a lassoing demonstration and workshops, ‘Saloon Bar Quick-Draw Challenge’, Dr Swindelero’s Bunco Booth Magic, live music and Can-Can dancers, walkabout Wild West characters, ‘Mr Bonkers’ American Show’, American-style food and games, Wild West craft session and fancy dress competition.

Please check the library website for more details. (www.uppernorwoodlibrary.org)


Showcasing local fashions at Harris Academy South Norwood

Thursday 8th July 2010, doors open 3.30pm with fashion shows at 4.30pm and 6.30pm at Harris Academy South Norwood, Cumberlow Avenue (off South Norwood Hill), London SE25 6AB

Harris Academy students get the chance to show off their own designs as well as modelling fashions from local businesses as part of their Diversity Day events. Fashions for all budgets, styles and cultures will be on the catwalk and if you like what you see you can buy it there and then. Even if fashion is not your thing, come along and indulge in food from around the world or treat yourself to some wonderful cakes whilst browsing the arts and crafts stalls and admiring the students’ art work.

Participants this year include fashion stores WISM and Body and Soul, African creations from Henrietta’s and a European twist on African fabrics from Pats Boutique. Food suppliers include Nat’s Fish Junction, Gold Coast and YBR cakes. There will be hats, bags and adornments of all sorts.

Tickets are £1.50 for adults and £1 for children and are available from the Academy and selected High Street stores in South Norwood. Admission proceeds go to the Tanzania Trust, where the Academy is helping to build a school for local children. For more info. go to www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk or carol.clapperton@croydonedc.co.uk


THE GRANGEWOOD PARK BIG LUNCH: PICNIC IN THE PARK

Sunday 18 July 11am-3pm Grangewood Park, Grange Road, South Norwood SE25 6SN

Bring a picnic and join in the Grangewood Park Big Lunch: Picnic in the Park. There will be FREE fun activities for everyone including:

• Fun Run • Facepainting • Monkey Music (under 5s) • Art Activities • Storytelling • Bug Hunt • Dog Grooming and Show • Sports sessions • Park History and Nature Walk • Tea and Cake stall

Organised by the Friends of Grangewood Park. For up-to-date information and timetable visit http://www.grangewood.btik.com

21st July -Reading Group -Westow House. 7.30pm. Book: Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd


NORWOOD PARK EXPO & OPENING OF NEW WATER PLAY AREA

Saturday 24th July •Time: 11am-4pm •Venue: Norwood Park, Salters Hill, SE19 The Norwood Forum has been commissioned by Lambeth Council to organise an event which focuses on children and families in Norwood. The theme of the event is 'Play'.

The event will play host to an array of stalls and a selection of workshops and activities aimed at young children and their families. A formal opening of the new water play facility with local dignitaries will also take place on the day.

More info is available on http://www.norwood-forum.org.uk/friends-of-norwood-park/


              • Inspirational YOU takes places on the 25th July 2010**************************************************************************************

Following the successful launch of Inspirational YOU in March 2010, we have come back with another inspirational instalment for you.

Come along and be inspired by women who have worked hard to achieve their successes and network with like minded individuals who want to make a difference.

To be held at the the grade 2 listed mansion - Kingswood House, West Dulwich, London SE21 8QR

Time: 12-6pm Cost: FREE Everyone is welcome.

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Workshops

  • Personal styling and branding - Joy - www.Potential-U.co.uk
  • Health & Wellbeing - www.AntoniaBurrell.com
  • My business CAN and WILL succeed - Yvonne Witter - Ampod / www.Enterprise4Women.co.uk
  • How to succeed in interviews and public speaking - Paul Lawrence - www.LSTC.eu
  • Young, gifted and excelling - Tonisha Tagoe and Whitney Ilyes
  • So you want to be a Journalist?? - Annika Allen - Flavour Magazine & Keysha Davis - Pride and The Cocoa Diaries
  • Finance - Living without money - Sue Bell
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What do men REALLY think?

Speakers confirmed

Garry Green - Barrister Mr Cee - Comedian and Edutainer David McQueen - Trainer, Presenter, father motivational speaker Godfrey Torto - Founder of askgodders.com and giveanevent CIC Derek Bardowell - Author and Grant fund Manager Alexander Tetenta - Author

Peter Moore - MD of Retailgate

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Poetry and fashion show - Stephanie

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Stalls now available to promote or sell your products

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More info: Sonia - 07545 156 111 / sonia@inspirationalyou.co.uk

August 2010

Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson at The Alma Friday 6th August. From 8.30pm Image:Http://www.thealmapub.com/uploads/2/6/2/0/2620232/5206846.jpg What a combination!

One of Australia’s festival favourites and perennial showstopper Hat Fitz is now joined on stage by Northern Ireland’s critically acclaimed vocalist extraordinaire and multi instrumentalist Cara Robinson on drums, washboard, flute and tin whistle.

Recent performances overseas saw the duo play a total of 81 shows including some of the world’s most prestigious festivals across England, Ireland, France and Scotland to packed houses and rave reviews.

The blending of pre war hill country and delta blues with traditional celtic and early Australian folk has produced a truly unique musical style that’s seen audiences world wide drift off into the early morning, often drenched with sweat and always covered in smiles.

Sometimes referred to as “Queensland blooze with a twist” you’ll soon appreciate what all the fuss is about.

It’s raw, raucous and relevant.

MUSIC IN A JUGULAR VEIN! Image:Http://www.thealmapub.com/uploads/2/6/2/0/2620232/9344827.jpg

Read more:http://www.myspace.com/hatfitzanditchy#ixzz0vMphttdf

September 2010

The genius the is Sean Taylor + support from Whitestar

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Gipsy Hill Tavern

Saturday 25 September

Free entry

Bar open until 1am

Kick-bottom classic trax DJ action too!


Ballet in Crystal Palace

Expert tuition for 2 to 6 (and a bit) year olds every Wednesday at the Phoenix Centre.

4pm: 2 - 3 year olds

5pm: 4 - 6 year olds

Phoenix Centre, 66 Westow Street, SE19 3AF

To book a class, call April Christie AISTD on 07877 482 871

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October 2010

Brixton Reel Film Festival Wednesday 6 October - Friday 8 October

All events are FREE. 

   * Fanon Express, Wednesday 6 October at the Fanon Resource Centre, Lambeth, screenings from 2pm.
   * The multi-award winning US film Mississippi Damned, Thursday 7 October at the Ritzy Cinema, Brixton, 6.15pm.
   * Pressure, Friday 8 October at St Martins Community Centre, Tulse Hill, 2pm
   * Karma, Friday 8 October at St Martins Community Centre, Tulse Hill, 2pm.

For more information visit [5] or check out the Forum [6]


Crystal Clear - Music at the Crystal Palace

Saturday 9 October 2010 at 7:30pm

At St. Bartholomew's Church, Westwood Hill, Sydenham, London, SE26 6QR

Tickets £10 (£8 Concessions) including a glass of wine in the interval. Available from The Norwood Society, 38 South Vale, London, SE19 3BA (cheques only with a SAE please) or in person from: The Kirkdale Bookshop, 272 Kirkdale, Sydenham, London, SE26 4RS.

The story of Sir August Manns retold by Leon Conrad.

Featuring music by: Brahms, Dvorak, German, Handel, Manns, Schubert, Somervell and Sullivan

Performed by: Greg Tassell (Tenor) and Gary Branch (Piano) with Leon Conrad as Sir August Manns and Maureen Lyle as his sister.

November 2010

Crystal Palace School of Dance

Adult evening classes at the Antenna Studios, Hayden Lane (behind Sainsburies). Monday 7.00pm-8.00pm Strictly Beginners Ballroom/Latin American Dancing. Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm West End Jazz and 8.30pm-9.30pm Broadway tap. Classes £6 per class (£5 loyalty rate). Ballroom Monday 8th November to 13th December. Jazz and Tap Tuesday 2nd November to 14th December. Coming soon - Ballet classes for adults! Watch this space for more news or visit [7] For more details contact Jayne on 07779 025 812 and crystalpalacedance@hotmail.com.

Production of Trainspotting at the South London Theatre

South London Theatre, 2A Norwood High St, London SE27 9NS 020 8670 4661 Tuesday 16th November - Saturday 20th November (8-10pm)

Trailer: [8]

Irvine Welsh's seminal novel, published in 1993, makes references to many aspects of contemporary socio-political issues, such as the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and popular culture including numerous bands and musicians, whom the characters idolize, especially Iggy Pop. Seventeen years later, the Troubles have been brought to an uneasy end and the idol of punk is selling car insurance. Nevertheless, the issues raised in Trainspotting continue to be relevant today since drug abuse is still rife and quasi justified as an act of rebellion against a capitalist society that traps and enslaves presenting opportunity only for the privileged few.

Box Office [9]

December 2010

St John’s Church in Penge are holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday 4th December from 1pm – 4pm, selling a variety of local crafts and jewellery, gifts, candles, children’s books, Christmas cards, delicious cakes and puddings and other Christmas goodies. There will be a host of activities for children of all ages, performances by local choirs and street dancing troupes and a cafe serving drinks and snacks. St John’s is on Penge High Street, just up from the Police Station. Pop in for some festive fun!


Christmas Singalong

You are cordially invited to join the Crystal Palace Community Choir in a seasonal singsong.

Time: Sunday 19th December, 11.30am, for about an hour. Place: Living Water Satisfies cafe, 46 Westow Street, Crystal Palace. Cost: nothing, just normal cafe prices.

We'll be singing a mixture of choral arrangements and carols as part of a Christmas event being organised by LWS. Wikileaks predicts a visit by Father Christmas after we've sung... we couldn't possibly comment!

Hope to see you there,

Best wishes from the Crystal Palace Community Choir


Funk Gig at the Alma

Baron Funkenhausen, a 10-piece funk band with horns, play at The Alma on Saturday 11th December, 8.30pm onwards.

Cost: nothing! nada! the funk is free, but you still have to buy your own beers.

We'll be playing songs by: Stevie Wonder, the Commodores, Ernie K-Doe, Average White Band, the Haggis Horns, James Brown, Maceo Parker, Herbie Hancock, Soulive, and more...

More info here: [10]



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