Join us on Saturday 25th July at Sydenham Library as we celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge with an interactive, extremely noisy reading of children’s classic The Town Musicians of Bremen!
We’ll begin at 1:30pm with colouring and animal mask-making before our story gets underway in Sydenham Library’s secret garden, then march around the building making as much noise as we can, before ending the story in the library proper.
Bring portable musical instruments (shakers, tambourines, etc.) or borrow some of ours! You’re also welcome to bring your own animal mask if you already have one.
Free and open to all ages. Young children must be supervised by an adult.
No need to book – just drop by!
All materials will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring along your own animal mask and small instrument if you have them.
Young Gems is 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
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.
£12 per session if you are booking for the term, £14.50 per session if booking Pay As You Go.
Monday Mornings
9:30 Happy House: Confident walkers – (18 months – 5 years)10:30 Happy House: Confident walkers – (18 months – 5 years)11:30 Baby Beeps: Confident sitters – confident walkers (6 – 18 months)12:40 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
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!
Front to Black is a free Black literature club launched by Naz Project London in association with Calico Projects.
Front to Black meets on the last Tuesday of each month at Sydenham Library from 5:30-7:30pm. Copies of each month’s book will be available from the library for reference and to borrow beforehand (you will need a library card). You do not need to have finished the book to attend – this will not be a not be a seminar-style analysis, but a welcoming exploration of ideas and thoughts.
Please note: whilst Front to Black is targeting Black and other Global Majority individuals to give them a vital space to explore the black experience through literature, share their experience and how they connect to each chosen work – we welcome all to participate in these conversations!
Front to Black is suitable for 18+. To book your free slot and find details about each month's book, please visit >> Naz Events (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/naz-93669326393)
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Therapeutic yoga classes – accessible to all. Cathy offers the full range of yoga techniques- posture,pranayama ( breathing practices), mantra , mudra and yoga nidra.All equipment provided.6 classes for £80 FREE TRIAL CLASSOr £15 drop in ( if there are spaces )This includes access to zoom classes in addition to live classes.Thursday mornings9.30 – 11amTerm time onlyTo book your space please contact cathynewsam@googlemail.com
About Rosana FioreRosana Fiore, Argentina-born and Italian-raised, is a London-based yoga teacher with a deep passion for conscious living. A long-term BKS Iyengar Yoga practitioner, she blends clear instruction, intelligent alignment, and warm humour, creating a welcoming space for all levels. Her classes help students connect, learn, and grow on the mat.
In-Person ClassesGrounded in Iyengar Yoga, Rosana’s sessions focus on strength, calm, and overall wellbeing. Using props and thoughtful sequencing, her classes are inclusive and adaptable for beginners to advanced practitioners. Expect a balanced practice combining alignment, strength, restorative poses, and breathwork, all within a supportive, encouraging environment that fosters growth and community.
Book your space here: Iyengar Yoga Classes (https://www.rosanafioreyoga.com/classes)
Therapeutic yoga classes – accessible to all. Cathy offers the full range of yoga techniques- posture,pranayama ( breathing practices), mantra , mudra and yoga nidra.All equipment provided.6 classes for £80 FREE TRIAL CLASSOr £15 drop in ( if there are spaces )This includes access to zoom classes in addition to live classes.Thursday mornings9.30 – 11amTerm time onlyTo book your space please contact cathynewsam@googlemail.com
