Events

Author Event with Lea Ypi

Join bestselling author Lea Ypi as she talks about her new book, Indignity : A Life Reimagined. When a photograph of her grandmother resurfaces online, Lea Ypi sets out to uncover the truth behind Leman’s life – a quest to fill in the blanks of a fractured past and restore a dignity the many folds of history nearly buried. In a journey that takes her from Salonica to the Albanian Secret Polic

• Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road , West Dulwich , SE21 8SW

Eating Together By Dr Clare Bailey Mosley and Professor Stephen Scott

Struggling to build healthy family eating habits? Join Dr Clare Bailey Mosley and child psychiatrist Professor Stephen Scott as they share simple, proven ways to transform family mealtimes. Discover quick, healthy recipes, clear boundaries and how shared meals can strengthen bonds with your children, improve behaviour, and bring real connection to even the busiest of households. Because it’s not j

• James Allen's Girls' School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8TE

Hamlet Comedy - Chloe Petts, Jordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn & More!

Hamlet Comedy is your monthly local comedy night at Dulwich Hamlet Football Club (though nothing to do with football!).   We’ve been running for the past 6 years, and as we’re a team of volunteers, we’re able to bring top-notch comics to the area for bargain prices – our tickets are only a tenner and just £7 for concessions!  

• Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, Edgar Kail Way, London, Southwark, SE22 8BD, United Kingdom

First Aid - EFAW and EPFA

This course covers Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA). BOOK HERE Our First Aid courses equip you with the knowledge and confidence to act quickly in emergencies, potentially saving lives when every second counts. Attending a first aid course is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself and those around you whether that be work colle

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

5 Mile Charity Race in Dulwich. Plus one mile race for youngsters.

An opportunity to test yourself over 5 miles. Perhaps you've been doing 5k and would like to go a little further? Or would you like to challenge your 5-mile PB? All abilities welcome. The event takes place in Dulwich Park and the surrounding streets. (It's not just 5 laps of Dulwich Park!) Organised by local running club, DULWICH PARK RUNNERS Only £5.00 entry Reg

• Dulwich Park, Dulwich, Southwark, SE21 7EB, United Kingdom

Dulwich Folk at the Castle - Steve Turner

Steve is acknowledged as one of our very best concertina players and is a terrific singer. Steve has been around for a long time but he is and has always been a great live performer ( Nancy Kerr is quoted as saying he did the best gig she's ever seen). Expect a mix of traditional songs including some unusual versions and some more modern ones. Steve dropped out of performing in the 90s and r

• 280 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9JJ, United Kingdom

Started A Business? Or Thinking about it?

A Presentation will take place on 7 Oct 2025 to answer some QUESTIONS people may have and more, such as; ·         What are my business options and what are the implications of those options? ·         What must be done before I start in business? ·         What records must I keep? ·         How is Tax and National Insurance calculated? ·         What expenses may I claim

• ALBRIGHTON CENTRE, 37 Albrighton Road, (off Dog Kennel Hill), Southwark, SE22 8AH, United Kingdom

An Evening with Mary Berry

oin Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Mary shares 90 of her very best recipes—each one perfected over a lifetime of cooking. From sumptuous dishes like Mary’s best ever Lasagne Bolognese, a foolproof Pepper Pot Chicken and a free

• James Allen's Girls School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, London, SE22 8TE

Dulwich & the Silver Screen

Discover Dulwich's connection with cinema's first 'Talkie' - The Jazz Singer; the early days of film making at the Gaumont outdoor film studio on Dog Kennel Hill and the wealth of film stars ranging from Boris Karloff, Peter Cushing, Rosamund John to Michael Crawford and a host of actors who have lived here. Join local historian Brian Green who combines a lifetime’s collection of images of past Du

The MixTape Poetry Festival 2025

This festival brings together London's burgeoning poetry, open mic and spoken word community in an embrace of food, fun and music.  Each event takes place at a vibrant and unique location around London. The main festival event day takes place on Saturday 11 October 2025, but you can also enjoy individual events on 8-12 October 2025 as well. Book your tickets now MixTape Poetry Festival -

FREE Postnatal Pilates Class at CASA CORE

Hey! We’re so excited to launch our brand new Postnatal Mat Pilates class - Mums + Minis, starting Friday 17th Oct @1:30pm To celebrate, we’re offering a FREE community taster class on Thursday 9th Oct @3:15pm This gentle, supportive class is designed to: ✨ Rebuild core strength ✨ Ease back into movement ✨ Connect with other new local mums Babies are welcome up to crawlin

• Casa Core, 33 Northcross Road, East Dulwich , SE22 9ET, United Kingdom

An Evening with Gyles Brandreth

Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear. The extraordinary story of A A Milne, Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh. 2026 marks the centenary of the publication of Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the best-selling children’s books of all time. Best-selling biographer Gyles Brandreth knew the real Christopher Robin, and Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear is an intimate and revealing biography of A A Milne.

• Townley Road, East Dulwich, SE22 8SU

Shelter X All Saints Event 2025

Shelter East Dulwich is proud to announce the return of our collaboration with All Saints!  From the 10th to the 19th of October, our shop will be full of All Saints items at bargain prices. Please come and take a look. We look forward to welcoming you to the event.   See you soon!  Boutique By Shelter East Dulwich team 

• 102 Grove Vale, London, SE22 8DR, United Kingdom

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Modern Calligraphy, in collaboration with All Saints, will be at Shelter East Dulwich customising and personalising tote bags, jackets and other All Saints items you can purchase in our shop, giving you the chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece.

• 102 Grove Vale, SE22 8DR

Home Composting Workshop

Composting Workshop with London School of Horticulture Saturday 11th October 2025 - 10.30am - 1.30pm Rosendale Allotments Community Building, 227 Rosendale Rd, SE21 8LP Recycling your garden and kitchen waste into home-made compost is both easy and environmentally friendly. It reduces transporting waste to landfill, provides your plants with nutrients, protects the soil and is a

• Rosendale Allotments Community Building, 227 Rosendale Rd, Herne Hill, SE21 8LP, United Kingdom

Yoga for (Peri)Menopause Workshop

"Yoga for (Peri)Menopause Workshop - Tools to Feel Cool, Calm and Rested' Yogarise, Peckham Saturday 11th october, 1.30-3.30pm Book your space Discount Code: TIFFYTEN Join Tiffy for a nurturing and informative workshop designed to support women through the menopause transition. Together, we’ll explore what’s really happening physiologically during this time and ident

• Yogarise, Bussey Building, 133 Copeland Rd, London, SE15 3SN, United Kingdom

October Singaround

October Singaround, The Goose Is Out! Upstairs at The Castle 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich SE22 9JJ, Sunday 12 October.   We welcome everybody to our Singarounds to sing or to listen. Songs can be accompanied or unaccompanied solo or duo or more, any genre. It isn't an open mic evening, we don't use mics! If you need help getting up and down the stairs please let us know via our we

• Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9JJ, United Kingdom

One Week Aerial Intensive Course

Our week long mixed aerial intensive can change your aerial game for good! There will be a range of aerial classes throughout the week, after initial sessions in disciplines in Silks, Rope, Hoop and Trapeze, you will be given the opportunity to specialise in your chosen discipline. Also, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at a range of other disciplines such as Straps, Slings, Spa

• Flying Fantastic, Peckham, Southwark, SE15 5BA

New Mama Nurture Yoga Workshop - Circles of Support

✨ New Mama Nurture - Circles of Support: A Postnatal Workshop for New Mamas ✨ To Book your space: https://momence.com/Oru-Space/New-Mama-Nurture---Circles-of-Support---Monthly-Session/116352667?skipPreview=true Join me (Tiffy - yoga teacher & postnatal doula @yogawithtiffy) and the wonderful @mariayasnova_ (motherhood coach) for a gentle, nurturing session created especially for new

• Oru, East Dulwich, United Kingdom

Persiana Easy by Sabrina Ghayour

Join Village Books and Alleyn’s Schools Enterprises with Sabrina Ghayour. Persiana Easy is a brand-new collection of inspiring recipes from the bestselling Middle Eastern chef – each carefully designed to be as easy as possible. Every recipe in Persiana Easy balances irresistible Middle Eastern flavours with accessible cooking. From midweek meals and traybakes to pastries and sweet treats,

• The MCT at Alleyn's , Alleyn's School, Townley Road, SE22 8SU

Fabulous Honeys Swing band and dance

As part of the Herne Hill Festival, the Fabulous Honeys are playing at St Paul's Church Hall, 129 Herne Hill Road. 7-7:45pm swing dance lesson, followed by the band playing. Tickets and more information www.hernehillfestival.org.  £5, children free, 

• St Paul's Church Hall, 129 Herne Hill, lambeth, SE24 9LY , United Kingdom

Experience Mindful Drawing using the Zentangle Method

Join us for a one-off introduction session to experience the Zentangle Method of mindful drawing. Just bring yourself, no tools required. Booking is £7 for one and half hours, at the Oru Space East Dulwich, which is on Lordship Lane, (the Goose Green end). You can book your space here:  https://momence.com/Oru-Space/Community-Zentangle-Workshop-/120508214?skipPreview=true Suitable for p

• Oru Space East Dulwich, 20-22 Lordship Lane, London, Southwark, SE22 8HN, United Kingdom

Autumn Floristry Workshop with The Dulwich Petal Project

Join us for a hands-on floristry course where you’ll design and create a collection of three bud vases. Bud vases are perfect for adding charm anywhere in your home whether that be displayed together as a set, delicately scattered across shelves, or incorporated into a beautiful tablescape. Each arrangement will be styled with warm tones, seasonal blooms, and natural textures, with exper

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Link Aid Ceilidh Fundraiser

• The Ivy House, 40 Stuart road, Southwark, SE15 3BE

Ceilidh 🎶🎶🎶

• St Paul’s Church, Herne Hill, Lambeth, SE24 9LY

Depeche Mode coming to Herne Hill!

Depeche Mode keyboard player Peter Gordeno joins South London soul band The New Immigrants for a charity concert at Off the Cuff for the Herne Hill Music Festival on 18 October - expect upbeat originals,  jaunty covers and Depeche Mode favourites!  https://wegottickets.com/event/662482

Dulwich Antiques Birthday Party!

Come have a free glass of fizz to celebrate one whole year of Dulwich Antiques. 3 Upland Road, SE22 9EE.

• Dulwich Antiques, East Dulwich, SE22 9EE

The Strings Club October Half Term Holiday Camps

The Strings Club’s award-winning Holiday Camps return to Dulwich this October Half-Term, giving parents peace of mind while children aged 4-11 enjoy screen-free days filled with music, creativity and fun. 🎃🎻 Rated Platinum on Feefo with an outstanding 4.8 score, our camps have kept families coming back since 2012! And just like spooky season invites us to dress up and try something new, our c

• James Allen Girls School, 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE, United Kingdom

Alleyn's Holiday Camp - October Half Term

Alleyn's Holiday Camp is an Ofsted registered provider, where every day bursts with fun, action, and adventure. We welcome children who are between Year 1 and Year 6 from any school, not just those attending school at Alleyn’s.  Please note we are unable to take children attending school in Reception. Our camps are led by experienced staff who know how to maximise fun within a safe

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Alleyn's Football Camp - October Half Term

Our coaches provide a sector leading programme, where players develop technical proficiency and tactical awareness in the pursuit of excellence, under pinned by an ethos that champions respect, courage, and curiosity. Elevate your game and ignite your passion for football in a fun, skill-enhancing environment.  Our football camp caters to players of all abilities and gender in Years 4 to

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in East Dulwich

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. See our website for the latest programming information for this concert.  Outstanding Musicians, Exhilaratin

• St. John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9AT, United Kingdom

Commemorating Black People with Blue Plaques

Dulwich & District u3a, Black History Month free public event on 21st October 2.15pm. Dr Jak Beula will be speaking about ‘Commemorating Black People with Blue Plaques’. Jak is the designer of the African and Caribbean War Memorial in Windrush Square and the NHS Black Nurses and Midwives statue outside of Whittington Hospital  in North London.   D&D u3a is part of a nation-w

OCTOBER Pints & Purpose: Casual Networking for Women & NB Biz Owners

CALLING ALL WOMEN & NON-BINARY ENTREPRENEURS, BUSINESS OWNERS & FREELANCERS IN SOUTH EAST LONDON!   🎨 Artists, 🛍️ shop owners, 🦄 creators, 💪 freelancers, 😊 coaches—whatever you do, if you run your own business, this space is for you! Join us for an evening of real conversations, new connections, and familiar faces you’ve only met online at upstairs at Southey Brewing Co, Sou

• Southey Brewing Co, Southey St, Penge, SE20, United Kingdom

Learn how to make Kimchi in South London

Kimchi Workshop in Penge, London SE20 Learn how to make kimchi in a workshop that is suitable for both beginners and fermentation enthusiasts. Join me for a Hands-On Fermentation Workshop in Penge, London SE20 where you will be chopping and prepping veg and fruit to take home and ferment with full instructions. The recipe I use is vegan. Every

• Kingswood Road, London, SE207BL

Mums + Minis Post Natal Mat Pilates

We’re excited to launch our brand new Postnatal Mat Pilates class, Mums + Minis, every Friday at Casa Core starting on 17th Oct @1:30pm.  This gentle, supportive class is designed to: ✨ Rebuild core strength ✨ Ease back into movement ✨ Connect with other new local mums Babies are welcome up to crawling age, we can’t wait to meet you and your little ones! Book your spot here vi

• 33 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET

Conscious Connected Breathwork Class

Hello all, Have you been feeling overwhelmed, tense or a bit disconnected lately? Join me for a gentle but powerful breathwork session designed to help you slow down, release tension, and feel more at ease in your body. Using guided breathing and simple body awareness practices, this session supports your nervous system, helps process stress, and creates space to reconnect with yourse

• Zen Yoga , 24A Camberwell Grove, SE5 8RE, United Kingdom

Family Halloween at Brixton Windmill

Join us for a free family Halloween event in Windmill Gardens: Lantern carving workshop – make a traditional pumpkin lantern.  Please note children must be aged at least 7 and must be accompanied by an adult. £3 per pumpkin.  Spooky stories for children (5s to 11s) inside the windmill 1.30pm and 2.45pm.  This is drop in with a sign up sheet here on the day. Halloween arts &am

• 100 Blenheim Gardens, London, SW2 5DA

East Dulwich Sunday Lunch Club

Following on from the huge success of our September date, we are next hosting the delicious East Dulwich Sunday Lunch Club on Sunday 26 October at Fabulous Fifty Seven, 57 North Cross Road, SE22 9ET What to expect... Two course Sunday Roast Lunch - set menu with Roast Chicken main, and Cobbler for dessert!  All mains come with Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Cabbage, Leek + Cauliflowe

Football Magic Half Term Camp @ Dulwich College

A fun action packed week of October Half Term football at Dulwich College with Football Magic coahcing DATES – 27th to 31st October 2025 BOYS & GIRLS (5 to 12 years old)  Address: Dulwich College 3g Pitch, park on the school site off the school circular and the 3g pitch is in the far corner of the site towards the railway line Time: You have the option to book morning only

• Dulwich College, London, SE21 7LD

Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Dulwich Village

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow. See our website for the latest programming information for this concert.  Outstanding Musicians, Exhilaratin

• St. Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7DG, United Kingdom

Junior Art Workshops at Alleyn's School

Unlock your child’s imagination with our fun and engaging art workshops, delivered in partnership with talented artists Dina & Tracy. Each week offers a fresh experience, as children explore different artists, styles, and themes through hands-on activities over the course of two days. Our workshops are all about creativity, confidence, and connection. Children will make new friends, disco

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Aerial and Circus half term camp

We are running a 1 day aerial workshop for your young flyers age 7-16 on Tuesday 28th October! It is set to be a fun filled day where your kids feet literally wont touch the floor as they will be flying high on aerial silks, slings, hoop and trapeze! No experience necessary as our team of experienced instructors are adept at working with different levels to keep everybody safe! For more infor

• Arch 27, Old union yard arches, 229 Union St, London, Southwark, SE1 0LR

Feldenkrais Lessons - weekly class to improve mobility and physical organisation

Deeply relaxing, with gentle but powerful movement sequences, Feldenkrais can help with backs, shoulders and neck - finding your potential to move with greater ease. Connecting and sensing the whole skeleton discover possibilities for how to move, sit and stand with efficiency and comfort. These classes are suitable for all; those with prior experience and beginners. For more info cathfeldenkrais.

• Blackwater Street, London, SE22 8RS , United Kingdom

Family Fun: Tea-light, delight!

Get creative in this session to decorate your own glass tea-light holder.  You’ll be able to keep your creation to use as the evenings get longer, or you can gift it to a loved one.   Who is it for? For families aged 4+, no experience necessary.  All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance from the following link: https

• 9-13 Norwood High Street, West Norwood, South London, SE27 9JU, United Kingdom

Ready, Set, DRAMA: Spooky Stories

Be inspired by spooky stories in this fun and interactive drama workshop for children and their families.  Together, we will learn acting techniques through energizing body warmups, expressive dances and exciting games in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We will use props, improvisation, collaboration and our imaginations to explore the theme of Halloween! The structure of the day

• L'arche London Craft Workshop, 9-13 Norwood High Street, SE27 9JU, United Kingdom

Alasdair Roberts & Donald WG Lindsay, Erin Mansfield, Phil Stevens

Tickets here: https://wegottickets.com/thegooseisout   photo: @joyen1969_music We are always delighted to welcome Alasdair Roberts to the Goose, and this year he will be accompanied by the very excellent piper Donald WG Lindsay. Alasdair draws upon the traditional song and music culture of Scotland, and further afield, to create both his own idiosyncratic and evocative compostions

• The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, London, Southwark, SE15 3BE, United Kingdom