Lewisham People's Day 2010

Lewisham’s longest running community festival returns to Mountsfield Park, Catford for its 26th year on Saturday 10 July 2010, 12noon-8pm (last entry 6.30pm). Ska legends The Beat head up a unique showcase of music, circus, magic, art, sport and spoken word from over a thousand performers on eight themed stages. Plus a ferris wheel and funfair attractions, a craft market, real ale tavern and fabulous food.

Saturday 10 July 2010, 12noon-8pm

Mountsfield Park, Catford SE6

Tel: 020 8314 7321

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/peoplesday

Why Vote? Why Bother?

How Obama mobilised American voters and could it happen here?

Ashok Vismanathan, Assistant Director, Operation Black Vote and author/journalist Anthony Painter debate the issue and take questions. Signed copies of Anthony's biography of Obama will be available on the night.

Thursday 15th October, 8-9.30pm
Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LG
Tel: 020 8314 9800
Free event. For ages 16 and over.

The Exchange - New Coffee offer in Lewisham

'The Exchange' have opened a stall offering top quality coffee on Saturdays at Lewisham market. Their motto - "Bringing exceptional coffee to South London". Neil and Lynsey can be found every Saturday next to the award winning "Sausage Man" stall under the Clocktower in Lewisham. You can try a range of coffees and there will be guest coffees as well.

Lewisham Market

Every Saturday from 8.00am to 5.00pm

For more information visit their blog at http://exchangecoffee.blogspot.com/

or follow them on Twitter http://twitter.com/exchangecoffee

or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lewisham/The-Exchange/154016821696?ref=nf

Qarma Broadcast Showcase

Try out life coaching, massage, healing, meditation, readings and dance with Qarma Broadcast all day Saturday at Lewisham Library. There will also be stalls selling jewellery, natural skincare products, Fairtrade goods, books and greetings cards. Therapies cost £10 for 20 mins.

Proceeds from the event will go to Breast Cancer Haven, who will have a presence at this event and a talk will be given by Sue Plumtree about her experience with cancer and using the Haven.

Saturday 12th September, 11.00am-4.00pm

Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LG

Tel: 020 8297 9677

http://www.qarmabroadcast.co.uk/

Lewisham People's Day 2009

Thirty thousand people can’t be wrong! Lewisham’s longest running community festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this July, at Mountsfield Park, Catford...

This unique event, reflecting the borough’s vibrant cosmopolitan community, showcases an eclectic mix of entertainment including music, dance and wonderful street theatre as well as children’s activities, sports, fashion shows and crafts.

Saturday 11 July 2009

12noon - 7pm

Mountsfield Park, SE6

Tel: 020 8314 7321

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/

Simply Christmas at Lewisham

Kick start your Christmas with ‘Simply Christmas’ Festive activities and the switching on of Christmas lights in Lewisham Shopping Centre.


Saturday 29th November from 3 – 5.15pm

Black History Month Bookfair

Publishers Bright Books and Tamarind Books will be showcasing their wares at Lewisham Library on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October. There will be opportunities to purchase. Participating authors include Verna Wilkins, Rodney Hinds and Simon Owoade.

Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LG
Tel: 020 8314 9800
Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October from 11am to 4pm

http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/NewsAndEvents/Events/BlackHistoryMonth/