Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with talks about radical women in history at Forest Hill Library on Saturday 7th March.
11:00, Women and the Vote: A World Revolution. At the beginning of 1893, no women in the world had the vote in a national election, by 1963 it was a sign of national backwardness if women could not vote. Jad Adams talks about how this remarkable revolution happened, through the lives of some of the remarkable women who brought this about.
This discussion will be approximately 20-30 minutes long with time for audience questions after. Book your free seat via Ticket Tailor. (https://buytickets.at/calico/2081947)
Jad Adams has developed a reputation as a historian of radicals and marginalised people. His books include Women and the Vote: A World History, Gandhi: Naked Ambition, Pankhurst, and a classic biography of Tony Benn which has recently been re-released. More information at www.jadadams.co.uk
Love to paint and create? Stuck on a project? Looking for something new to try?Join local artist Carry Hornby at Sydenham Library for monthly sessions of inspiration and creation. You can bring your own projects to work on, or try out something we’ve arranged for the day. It’s a chance to work in a relaxed atmosphere alongside like minded people.All ages are welcome, though young children will need a parent or carer. And it’s free! Instagram @ArtCarryHornby
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month with talks about radical women in history at Forest Hill Library on Saturday 7th March.
Libertine Women in 18th Century London. From street-walkers to courtesans, women often found no alternative to survive in a man’s world, except to use their bodies. Julie Peakman discusses selling sex and the gritty necessities of life in 18th century London.
This discussion will be approximately 20-30 minutes long with time for audience questions after. Please note, this discussion is 18+ only. Book your free seat via Ticket Tailor. (https://buytickets.at/calico/2080261)
Julie Peakman is an expert on eighteenth-century erotica and women’s history. Her most recent book is Libertine London: Sex in the Eighteenth-Century Metropolis. Previous books include Licentious Worlds: Sex and Exploitation in Global Empires and Amatory Pleasures: Explorations in 18th Century Sexual Culture. More information at www.juliepeakman.co.uk
Young Gemsis a structured weekly Saturday wellbeing group in Forest Hill, designed to support children and young people in building confidence, self-esteem, emotional resilience, and positive friendships within a calm and nurturing environment.
This programme is ideal for young people who may be experiencing anxiety, low confidence, social challenges, or difficulty expressing themselves.
What the programme focuses on:
Healthy self-esteem and confidence
Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
Resilience and positive thinking
Building friendships and social skills
Communication and self-expression
Understanding peer pressure and healthy relationships
Online safety and digital awareness
Each session combines guided wellbeing learning and practical skills development with creative and expressive a
Every Saturday at Sydenham Library, the Knit & Natter circle comes together to knit (or crochet, sew, stitch, embroider…) and also, and much more importantly, to natter.Led by Wendy, this is a friendly group of like-minded crafty souls, and a fixture in the library’s week. Bring your own projects along and get some advance, admire other people’s handiwork, and swap tips and stories.Knit & Natter is free and there is no need to book. However spaces at the library are extremely limited at the moment, so it may be worth calling ahead on 020 8778 1753.Knit & Natter run a second weekly session at Ignition Brewery from 2-4pm on a Thursday, which currently has more spaces available.Knit & Natter runs every Saturday except when the library is closed – please do check around holiday times, etc.
Hartbeeps put your child at the heart of our magical, musical adventures. We offer original and super fun, developmental baby classes, toddler classes and pre-school classes, as well as educational sessions, stay & play with baby discos, and fabulous children’s parties. We offer three different classes for different stages of development.
£10 per session if you are booking for the term, £13.50 per session if booking Pay As You Go.
Monday Mornings
9:30 Happy House: Confident walkers – (18 months – 5 years)10:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers 6 – 18 months)11:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers (6 – 18 months)12:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)13:40 Baby Bell: Newborn – confident sitting (0 – 7 Months)
For more information on each class and to book your session, click the link below!https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4 (https://hartbeepssouthlondon.classforkids.io/term/4)
Every Monday at 10:00 till 12:00. Here you can get help with Whatsapping and emailing from our friendly buddies. We have free wifi, and a few spare tablets you can borrow, although learners tend to bring their own devices.LocationSydenham Library210 Sydenham RoadSE26 5SEContactEmail:Phone Number: 020 8778 1753
Calling all secondary school art students!
Sydenham Library is delighted to offer a programme of free classes with our artist in residence, Anna Arianova. You’ll be covering a broad range of techniques, materials and subjects: pencils, pastels, oil paints; portrait and still life.
Anna has been living, working, exhibiting and teaching in south-east London for the past 20 years. Through her career she has explored a wide range of styles and techniques, but her main focus remains on representing reality through visual art in ways that evoke emotion. She believes that art can help us understand ourselves more deeply and connect meaningfully with the world around us. A strong believer in the power of libraries as spaces for connection and creativity, Anna is excited to share her passion for art through these regular sessions.
Classes will be held on Monday evenings at Sydenham Library, 5-6pm, in term time only. Classes are free and all materials will be provided, but advance booking is required: see Ticket Tailor (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/calico/1826930) to reserve your place. If you have any questions, please email sydenham@calicoli
Pilates General levelMeritxell teaches a fluid and well balanced Pilates based class to promote strength, stability, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Beginners are welcome.Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.30 am£11 per class or £40 for a group of 4 consecutive classes.Call 07963113932 or email meritxellpan@gmail.com to book or enquire- Spaces are limited
Join Anita for songs and stories at our Rhyme Time Session for ages 5 & Under!
