1. Public Meeting – The Future of the Walworth Road – 7pm Thurs 10th April.
At this weeks’ WS meeting we discuss the future of the Walworth Road in the light of the recently published E&C and Walworth Town Centre Action Plan.
Speakers include Cllr John Batteson Southwark Council Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business plus members of the E&C Business Forum who will talk about the benefits of Business Improvement Districts (BID) and a proposed BID for the E&C/Walworth area.
DATE & TIME: Thursday 10th April – the meeting will run from 7pm to 8.30pm.
WHERE: The Main Hall, The Crypt, St Peter’s Church SE17 2HH and online.
Meeting agenda:
1. Welcome and introductions.
2. E&C Business Forum – Alex Butt and Meghna Bhattacharya
3. Cllr John Batteson Southwark Council.
4. Q&A.
The online/zoom link for the meeting is:
Time: Apr 10, 2025 07:00 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89913892816?pwd=DIxHH3jcCO8JQCARqdsTKDGPOOJdFK.1
Meeting ID: 899 1389 2816
Passcode: 404311
As background, Southwark Council’s 5 town centre action plans can be seen here
The plan for the E&C and Walworth can be downloaded here
The notes of the issues raised/discussed at our September meeting are here
All are very welcome and please do let other people know about the meeting.
| 2. Walworth History Through Song – 6.30pm Sat 3rd May. The next Walworth History Through Song event will be held at 6.30pm on Saturday 3rd May at St Paul’s Church, Lorrimore Square, SE17 3QU. We tell stories from the history of West Walworth – the Newington ward area – and as always there will be songs that tell the story of the history of the area sung by local people as well as lots of historical background. The event is supported by the Southwark Council Neighbourhoods Fund. Everyone is VERY welcome. Tickets are FREE – just book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walworth-history-through-song-tickets-1316024678239 Full details below:  |
3. Royal British Legion – Braganza St: Room Hire.
News from the Royal British Legion on Braganza St of a room for hire for events. The details are:
- Accommodates 100 people
- Has air-conditioning, a sound PA System and bar facilities.
Address: 34-40 Braganza Street SE17 3RJ.
Enquiries: phone 07809-458452 or or pop in on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm.
4. Walworth Living Room, Surrey Square – re-opens Friday 11th April.
News from Pembroke House that following refurbishment, the Walworth Living Room (All Saints Hall, Surrey Square, SE17 2JU), re-opens to the public at 9am on Friday 11 April 2025.
Pembroke House say…
Please stop by! We’d love to see you at the Living Room during our expanded opening hours:
- Thursdays 10am to 5pm
- Fridays 9am to 4pm
- Saturdays 10am to 2pm
A dynamic social and cultural hub, the Living Room is a free space for local residents of all ages to meet, share, eat and learn new things. From collage, drumming and knitting workshops, to youth coding classes and discussions on local issues, to a shared community meal, there’s something for everyone to get involved with. People can even create and lead their own workshops based on their interests, skills and knowledge.
The aim of the Living Room is to strengthen the fabric of the neighbourhood by nurturing connections and building relationships amongst diverse neighbours and by supporting people to work together to improve the neighbourhood.
Details below:
5. The Trout Quintet at St Paul’s Church – Concert 7.30pm Friday 9th May.
An evening of music at St Paul’s Church in Lorrimore Square SE17 3QU.
Tickets via the QR Code below or
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/26333/the-trout-quintet
The Walworth Society 