| 1. Walworth Society September meeting – 7pm Weds 16th September (in person only) A reminder that our next general WS meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 16th September at the Crypt, St Peter’s Church Liverpool Grove, SE17 2HH. The meeting will be in person only. The agenda for the meeting is: 1. Welcome, apologies and introductions. 2. Action points from our July 2026 meeting and matters arising. 3. Planning matters inc. proposed McDonalds (26/AP/1108, 1109 and 1110), planning application 26/AP/1732 for 111-123 Crampton St and planning applications 26/AP/1554, 26/AP/1535 and 26/AP/2155 all for large digital advertisements. 4. Pembroke Academy of Music event – 17th October – Tyrone Landau. 5. Walworth’s Pick ‘n’ Mics – Sat 26th Sep 2026 6. Other issues. 7. AOB and date of next meeting (Weds 21st October). The minutes of our July meeting can be downloaded here |
| 2. Pembroke House: Courtyard at the Walworth Living Room – Every Saturday News from Pembroke House that from Saturday 12th September the Courtyard at the Walworth Living Room opens to the public! We recently renovated the Courtyard behind the Living Room to create a sunny, plant-filled outdoor space where you can hang out for free, meet your neighbours and support local businesses. Every Saturday starting on the 12th Sept, we plan to offer a variety of new types of activities – an organic food market, live performances, local food vendors and more. You can enjoy these new additions alongside our regular Saturday activities–Energized Fitwell exercise class and Slow Stitching embroidery with Mina. There is no fee to enter and no obligation to buy something to stay.   |
| 3. Walworth’s Pick ‘n’ Mics – Sat 26th Sep 2026 6pm to 11pm – REMINDER A night of entertainment at the Southwark Legion Community Club, Kennington, Saturday 26th September Live music from: Father Hell, Iko Chérie Nail Bar And: raffle, stand up bingo, open mic…and more. Tickets just £10. All profits go to the Legion’s building fund. Orbit Beer will be serving craft beer in the snug. Brought to you by the Southwark Branch Royal British Legion and the Walworth Community Pub Society Open mic (free) from 4pm, main event from 6pm Address: Southwark Legion Community Club, 34 Braganza Street, SE17 3RJ. Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/walworthcommunitypubsociety/2361752  |
| 4. A Pembroke Serenade – 7pm 17th October 2026 From Walworth to Cambridge: an evening of music performed by young musicians from Pembroke Academy of Music and Pembroke College. Venue: 80 Tatum St, SE17 1QR.   |
| 5. Main Modifications to the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan News from Southwark Council about the latest stage in the adoption of the OKR AAP https://www.southwark.gov.uk/planning-environment-and-building-control/planning/planning-policy-and-guidance/old-kent-road Consultation on the main modifications will take place between Friday 11 September 2026 and Friday 23 October 2026. All comments must be received by 11.59pm on Friday 23 October 2026. The consultation is only about the proposed main modifications and is not about other aspects of the plan. You can comment on the main modifications by: emailing oldkentroad@southwark.gov.uk writing to: FREEPOST SE1919/14 Planning and Growth (Old Kent Road team), Resources, London SE1P 5EX. Please email the address above if you would like to discuss the plan or have any queries. We will hold a drop-in session in which you can ask questions about the main modifications or discuss them with council officers on: Friday 25 September 2026 between 10am and 1pm at 231 Old Kent Road, SE1 5LU. Locations to view documents You can request to view hard copies of our consultation documents at the Southwark Council offices, located at 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH. Libraries (Opening times listed individually below) Una Marson Library : 62 Thurlow Street, London, SE17 2GN (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 – 18:00, Wednesday 10:00 – 15:00, Saturday 10:00 – 17:00) Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library : 145-147 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RW (Monday – Friday 10:00 – 20:00, Saturday 10:00 – 17:00, Sunday 12:00 – 16:00) |
| 6. Local News. 1. The Northern line’s Morden extension marked its centenary on Sunday – article from Ianvisits here 2. 851-bed Elephant & Castle student tower plan – here |
| 7. Cinema Museum: Horror For A Cause, Save The Cinema Museum! On September 20th, 2026 at 7:30 PM (BST), join The Cinema Museum for a screening of The Evil Dead (1981), the legendary cult horror film that redefined fear with its relentless intensity and unforgettable scares. Get ready for for a night of spine-chilling terror as The Cinema Museum continues its thrilling four-month series celebrating iconic 80s horror classics!  This event is part of Horror for a Cause: Save the Cinema Museum, a special fundraising series honouring the unforgettable horror films of the 1980s. Every ticket and donation directly supports preserving the unique home of film history and community that is The Cinema Museum. Bring your friends, embrace the terror, and be part of a celebration that’s as much about cinema magic as it is about saving a beloved cultural treasure. Don’t miss this chance to experience classic horror on the big screen for a cause worth fighting for! 20th September, 19:30, Doors Open: 18:30. (Venue location and access information). Tickets: £11.55 – £27.80, Get tickets click here. Subject to availability, tickets will also be sold on the door. Refreshments will be available in the licensed cafe/bar. For more information click here or go to cinemamuseum.org.uk. The Cinema Museum: The Master’s House, 2 Dugard Way (off Renfrew Road), London SE11 4TH. |
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