| STOP PRESS 1. SAVE THE DATE – This year’s Party in the Park will be held on Saturday 18th July – more details to follow. 2. Live reading of Charlotte Brontë’s novel Jane Eyre on Wednesday 24 June at 6pm at Walworth Library. This will be an opportunity to rediscover a timeless Victorian fiction classic and have a discussion about its themes, style and characters at the end of the reading – from Stefano Battaglia, Assistant Library Manager, Southwark Heritage Centre & Walworth Library |
| 1. Walworth Society June meeting – 7pm Weds 17th June (in person only) Our next general WS meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 17th June at the Crypt, St Peter’s Church Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH. We apologise that there is no online link and that the meeting will be in person only. Owing to voting in the House of Commons, it is not certain that Ms Fahnbulleh will be able to attend the meeting. If she is not able to attend we will liaise with her office about coming along to our July meeting (Weds 15th July) instead. Our agenda for the meeting is: 1. Welcome, apologies and introductions. 2. Action points from our May 2026 meeting and matters arising. 3. Miatta Fahnbulleh MP – updates on issues in Walworth & E&C. 4. Harry Townsend Inspiring Elephant project – update Lynda Waterhouse. 5. Planning matters inc. proposed McDonalds. 6. Other issues. 7. AOB and date of next meeting (Weds 15th July). To download the minutes of the May meeting, click here 2. Midsummer Music In Lorrimore Square Two evenings of outstanding music in Lorrimore Square: Opera & Song 7.30pm Friday June 26, and An Evening Of Chamber Music 7.30pm 3rd July. Tickets: full price £15 or pay what you can afford (min £2). Scan QR code in poster below or click here for Friday 26 June or here for Friday 3rd July to purchase tickets. Full details: https://stpaulslorrimoresquare.org/2026/06/06/midsummer-music-in-the-square/  3. Pride: A Creative Celebration Southwark Playhouse 5.30pm Sunday 28th June: a celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride and all things theatrical. Tickets are pay what you can, for more info and to purchase tickets click here, or scan the QR code in the poster below.  4. Surrey Gardens TRA Summer Party – Sat 11th July 12-4pm, Lorrimore Square News about this summer’s Surrey Gardens Summer Party – Saturday 11th July – 12-4pm, Lorrimore Square. All welcome everything is free! Small animals (what does this mean? Rabbits? Guinea pigs? Baby big animals? Let’s find out?!?) Barbecue Guess the weight of the cake / number of sweets in the jar / name of the teddy bear Face-painting, crafts Bouncy castle, outdoor games.  5. World Garden: 30 years at Chumleigh Gardens – Celebration Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June News from Friends of Burgess Park Come along and help celebrate 30 years of the World Garden at Chumleigh Gardens, Burgess Park with activities over two afternoons. We are joining forces with London Climate Action Week on Saturday along with community groups to focus on the impact of climate change on nature and the gardens of yesterday and tomorrow. On Saturday you can enjoy the photography exhibition about the history of the World Garden; find out more about the different plants and their cultural importance to Southwark’s diverse communities, art activities and storytelling. Listen to the jazz band book your seat or enjoy the music as you look round the garden. On Sunday come along to enjoy World Music, talks and walks, help identify all the plants in the World Garden as we also celebrate the summer solstice. Detailed programme on our website. Chumleigh Gardens – The World Garden 30 year celebrations | Friends of Burgess Park Please help promote this event by cascading the information or posting the social media, see flyer below. We would also like people to help on the day, and ask people to come for two hours, refreshments and expenses covered. Roles include helping with art activities, stewarding the exhibition, helping with event information, collecting feedback from people. Contact friendsofburgesspark@gmail.com.  6. Southwark Council Mural Commission – East Street Market – applications close 1st July News from Southwark Council Do you know an artist or are you an artist interested in public art and community storytelling? We are inviting applications for an exciting mural commission at East Street Market, located on Walworth Place. This project is part of Southwark’s Cleaner Greener Safer Programme, aimed at improving local spaces through creative and community-led initiatives. We are looking for an artist to collaborate with us to develop a mural that will: Celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the East Street Market community Brighten and revitalise the local environment Foster a sense of ownership and pride among residents and traders. Location: Walworth Place, off East Street Market Opportunity: Paid mural commission Artists should carefully read the call-out brief before applying. The Artist Application Form is available here: East Street Market Mural – Artist Application Form | London Borough of Southwark 7. Pembroke House – Administrator Role News from Pembroke House Pembroke House is seeking an Administrator – someone with a passion for organisation and the smooth management of processes – someone who really likes to make sure things flow in an organisation, while having fun doing it! Please find all the details of the role here: https://www.pembrokehouse.org.uk/jobs/ To apply go to: https://airtable.com/app4I241M6pQ7NfIi/shrCUTTxAkgf1cqit 8. Local News. 1. Southwark News feature on all the planned developments at the E&C (Premium feature) https://southwarknews.co.uk/news/news-plus/the-changing-face-of-elephant-and-castle-all-the-new-developments-coming-to-the-area/ 2. Closure of the old Beehive Pub (more recently the Spit and Sawdust) at the Bricklayer’s Arms – Southwark news feature https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/bermondsey/southwark-boozer-that-survived-two-ww2-bombing-raids-shuts-its-doors/?utm_source_platform=mailpoet 9. Cinema Museum La Monocle Present: Pride (2014). Inspired by true events, the film recounts the uplifting and poignant story of how, during the 1984 Welsh miners’ strike, a group of LGBT activists forged an unlikely partnership with  striking miners’ families. Driven to create real impact, they fundraise to support the National Union of Mineworkers, even as the Union hesitates to accept their aid. This compelling film illustrates the transformative impact of solidarity and uniting in adversity. We’ll open doors at 6:30pm for a relaxed hour of mingling, giving you a chance to chat and make friends. Drinks and snacks will be available at the Cinema Museum cafe/bar. The film begins at 7:30pm. Whether it’s simply wanting a warm space to carry on conversations, wanting to meet new people, or to discover the beauty of Queer cinema. We got you. Tickets £10, get tickets click here. For more information click here. The Cinema Museum: The Master’s House, 2 Dugard Way (off Renfrew Road), London SE11 4TH.  |
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