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Make Family Time Active and Fun at Colfe’s Leisure Centre
17th November 2025
Looking for ways to keep the whole family moving, smiling, and spending quality time together? At Colfe’s Leisure Centre, they’ve got something for everyone. The Junior Football Academy and Badminton Coaching help young athletes develop their skills and teamwork, while holiday camps and...
Peter Pan Sets Sail for Greenwich This Christmas!
17th November 2025
The Cutty Sark will not be the only ship making waves in Greenwich this winter. The much-loved Greenwich Theatre is bringing the award-winning pantomime Peter Pan to south London this festive season, promising magic, mayhem and plenty of laughs for the whole family. Written and performed by the legendary...
A Sweet and Sparkling Christmas at Woolwich Works
17th November 2025
This Christmas, Woolwich Works is bursting with festive fun for the whole family! The riverside cultural hub transforms into a winter wonderland, packed with music, magic and merry moments for every age. Step into the Christmas Candy Grotto for a sweet twist on Santa’s workshop, where little...
A world of opportunity – join Blackheath High School at Year 3
17th November 2025
Blackheath High School, an independent school for girls aged 3-18 in Southeast London, is a place where girls can dream big, discover their passions, find their voice and learn without limits. A rich academic curriculum and inspiring specialist teaching equip girls from day one with a genuine love for...
Step Inside Santa’s Workshop at Broadway Bexleyheath
17th November 2025
This Christmas, Broadway Bexleyheath invites families to experience the magic of the season as Santa’s Workshop Grotto opens its doors from Saturday 15th November. Step into a world of twinkling lights, cheerful elves, and festive fun as Santa’s workshop comes to life in the heart of Bexleyheath...
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with NumberWorks’nWords
17th November 2025
At NumberWorks’nWords Bromley, they make learning maths and English fun, personalised, and confidence-building. Their individualised programmes are designed to meet each child’s specific learning needs, whether they need extra support or want to be extended beyond school level. They cater...
Witty Kids After School Club
17th November 2025
Unlock your child’s creativity after the bell rings. Witty Kids After School Club provides a nurturing environment where children can thrive to their full potential. They believe every child has a spark waiting to shine and adopt a child-centred approach to awaken your child’s creative imagination. From...
Children's Christmas Events at Charlton House!
17th November 2025
Storytelling with Mrs Claus, November 29th, 30th, December 6th: Charlton House is delighted to announce the return of Mrs Claus and her mischievous elves all the way from the North Pole! Mrs Claus will tell an original story about a naughty Christmas tree, then children make their own tree decoration...
Junior ISA – could this be the gift that keeps giving?
17th November 2025
Who doesn’t love the magical chaos of the festive season, as our little stars tear into their presents? It’s what memories are made of. But if you sometimes wish that they didn’t outgrow those gifts so quickly, how about adding a Junior ISA to this year’s gift list? What is...
Bexley Schools/Colleges Green Awards 2026
17th November 2025
You are invited to apply for the Bexley School and College Green Awards 2026, sponsored by Cory Group. Categories Include: • Eco Innovation Project • Eco Primary School of the Year • Eco Secondary School/College of the Year • Bexley Schools RRR’s Award •...
A world of opportunity – join Blackheath High School at Year 3
17th November 2025
Blackheath High School, an independent school for girls aged 3-18 in Southeast London, is a place where girls can dream big, discover their passions, find their voice and learn without limits. A rich academic curriculum and inspiring specialist teaching equip girls from day one with a genuine love for...
Join the Juniors at Blackheath and Elthamians Hockey Club!
17th November 2025
The vibrant junior section is always looking for new members to share the excitement of hockey. Whether you’re completely new to the sport or already have experience, they welcome all abilities from ages 6–16. With weekly training sessions and competitive matches, your child will enjoy top-class...
Fantastic theatre fun at the Unicorn Theatre this festive season!
17th November 2025
This winter, the Unicorn offers fun-filled shows for all the family. From 15th November until 3rd January, find out How Does Santa Go Down The Chimney? in a thrilling new show full of physical comedy, live music and anarchic fun. A Christmas treat for ages 2 to 102! The Unicorn has the perfect first...
Festive Family Fun at Blackheath Halls
17th November 2025
Blackheath Halls rounds off 2025 with The Nutcracker Ballet on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December. This enchanting production of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet by Let's All Dance provides the perfect festive finale for families. Looking ahead to 2026, Peppa Pig's Big Family Show arrives...
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition. Now open at Immerse LDN!
17th November 2025
The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition has just opened its doors at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront. Following huge success globally, the award-winning exhibition will take you on an unprecedented journey through ancient Pompeii! From the team behind Tutankhamun: The Immersive...
Sidcup Partners
8th October 2025
Sidcup Partners is the Business Improvement District (BID) for Sidcup, created to make the town a better place for businesses, employees, residents, and visitors. They deliver projects, services, and events designed to promote Sidcup, improve the visitor experience, encourage business collaboration,...
Family Events at Blackheath Halls This November and December
5th October 2025
Blackheath Halls presents a strong line-up of family events leading up to Christmas, with shows suitable for all ages. November begins with The Smeds and The Smoos on 8th and 9th November, based on Julia Donaldson's popular picture book. The production features puppetry, songs, and storytelling...
Spooky Fun and Family Magic: Half Term Hijinks at Woolwich Works
5th October 2025
Woolwich Works presents a thrilling half term and Halloween programme packed with creativity, cinema, craft and live performance. Favourite duo Wallace and Gromit are the stars in a double-bill of two beloved classics – The Wrong Trousers and A Grand Day Out – on Sunday 2nd November. Brass...
Set sail for half term adventures on Cutty Sark
5th October 2025
Take the family crew along for an action-packed adventure on this world-famous historic ship, where myths, legends and ghostly tales come to life this half term. Meet a cast of colourful characters from the ship’s past, including Nannie the Witch, Cutty Sark’s legendary figurehead. Join...
Festive workshops at Gerald Moore Gallery
5th October 2025
This October, November, and December, the Gerald Moore Gallery (SE9 4RW) hosts a series of festive workshops for children and adults. During October half term, children aged 7–13 can enjoy creative, spooky-themed activities including pumpkin carving, costume making, and monster plushie crafting,...
Inspire Community Trust - Empowering Local Libraries
5th October 2025
Library fun for little ones at Bexley Village, Upper Belvedere and North Heath Community libraries! More than just places to borrow books - they're vibrant community hubs for all ages! They offer a fantastic collection of children's books, picture books, and titles for young teens. Whether you're...
Spooky films inspire fantastic creative courses at the Conservatoire!
5th October 2025
October half term’s holiday programme at the Conservatoire takes inspiration from films (both spooky and not) and Halloween. Shorter courses (for younger artists) introduce a multitude of skills in a fun, imaginative and accessible way. Children can craft mummies from Night At The Museum, black...
Jamies Gymnastics Academy
5th October 2025
In September last year, they opened their 10th academy location with a full-time purpose-built facility in Park Langley, Beckenham which has quickly become their flagship site. Since then, they have opened additional locations in Eltham and Chislehurst. Other locations include Bromley, Orpington,...
Repair Pop Up Events Networking Meeting - Wednesday 15th October 2025
5th October 2025
Bexley Council, Peabody and Cory are hosting an event on Wednesday 15th October 2025 from 10am to 1pm to discuss the potential of having a Repair Café in Bexley. They are bringing together people who are interested in helping to reduce their impact on the environment either as volunteers, or interested...
Hitting the right note: finding a music teacher your child loves
2nd October 2025
Parents across the country are looking for a musical instrument teacher at this time of year – using Google or asking for recommendations, looking through directories or checking reviews. Different music teachers have a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills, but with no official teaching...
Peter Pan at Greenwich Theatre
28th August 2025
In south London each year, Greenwich Theatre plays host to some of the country’s finest pantomimes. Last year Greenwich Theatre’s all-singing, all-dancing, time-travelling take on Dick Whittington fought off strong competition to win both Best Panto (Under 500 Seats) and Best Script (for...
Step into Santa’s Grotto - in the heart of Greenwich this December!
28th August 2025
Experience the festive magic as the Community Hospice transform the JLL’s Greenwich office into a sparkling grotto. Children will meet Santa, share their Christmas wishes and receive a special gift. They’re open on December 13th-14th, 20th-21st, and 22nd-24th. Tickets are £10 per child...