Dandelions is run by volunteers from Ichthus Forest Hill Church. Their aim is to create a safe and loving environment for parents and young children in our community to have lots of fun with songs, stories and toysFridays 10:15am-11:30am. Term Time only
Boogie, bond and blossom are joyful creative movement sessions for parents and babies up to 18 months. Using rhythm, music and play, each session inspires wellbeing, exploration and meaningful connection.
The sessions naturally flow between being uplifting and energising, as well as gentle and calming. We encourage self-expression, allowing you and your baby to blossom.
Expect self-care, self-expression and flow for yourself, creative discovery with your baby, all in a nurturing and vibrant space. Feed, change, and rest whenever you need. No experience needed. Come as you are.
Book your session on Happity (https://www.happity.co.uk/schedules/boogie-bond-blossom-lewisham-manor-house-library-creative-dance-movement-for-parents-babies?tracking%5Bcost%5D=1&tracking%5Bhash%5D=58688bf8d55719cdde41a1860dc79e4a9f9bf01de3a524de0913cd33c7b3bcba&tracking%5Blocation%5D=se13&tracking%5Bnow_booking%5D=false&tracking%5Bposition%5D=3&tracking%5Bpromoted%5D=true&tracking%5Bprovider_id%5D=18138&tracking%5Bschedule_id%5D=129566)
Insatgram: boogiebondandblossom
Email: holatamya@gmail.com
A dynamic Vinyasa class designed to energise the body and build strength, with a strong focus on mindful mobility. You’ll be guided safely through creative, flowing sequences that gradually build heat, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness.
Expect an uplifting and invigorating practice that leaves you feeling rejuvenated, balanced, and relaxed—while still having fun along the way.
Every Saturday 8.30-9.30am
Open level .
Cost £13.
To book your spot please email ainalille@yahoo.co.uk (mailto:ainalille@yahoo.co.uk)
Join us to mark May Day in the first event in our Sanctuary in Sydenham series!
Alex Hodson from Past Tense will present the intriguing tale of the fight to save local green spaces. Engage with facsimile archival materials and our craft supplies to create zine pages, collage, or other responses to May Day and our rights while you chat with others over refreshments. Your page can be scanned and included in a collective zine about Sanctuary in Sydenham, which will be added to the Lewisham Community Zine Library. The Zine Library will be available throughout the event.
This event is free and all materials are provided. Please RSVP via Ticket Tailor. (https://buytickets.at/calico/2165407)
This event is part of Calico Libraries' Sanctuary in Sydenham series, kindly made possible by Borough of Sanctuary. Archival materials are made available by Lewisham Heritage and the Lewisham Local History Society.
Past Tense explores working class, subversive, and underground history in print, online, and through events. We are interested in the past because our own struggles to change the world resonate with movements of the pa
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
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.
Sound Bath Meditation
Are you looking to reduce stress, alleviate pain, relieve anxiety, increase focus or improve sleep? Sound baths offer an opportunity to calm your mind and achieve deep relaxation. Immerse yourself in the relaxing, rejuvenating and therapeutic sounds of gongs, singing bowls, flutes, drums, voice and other instruments. Allow yourself to de-stress, quiet your mind and be transported to a place of self-reflection, healing and harmony.
These sessions are open to all. The only requirement is that you are able to remain quiet and as still as possible for about an hour in order to maintain a calm and peaceful environment for all attendees. Anyone under the age of 18 will need their own ticket and to attend with a ticket-holding parent, legal guardian or formally approved chaperone.
For Further information on the sessions: https://www.harmonycomplementarytherapy.com/sound-baths
To book your space: https://www.darrenlordmusic.co.uk/sound-bath-bookings
https://www.instagram.com/harmonycomplementarytherapy
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
