What's On Welling

This WEA course, led by a well qualified tutor, will explore works of art and music, their creators and context, linked to anniversaries of births and deaths and to current exhibitions in London. We look at paintings and, sometimes, sculpture and architecture and listen to music.

If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey’s red brick house. Guided highlights tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning.

If you are visiting in the morning please book on one of our Highlights Tour, the only way to see the property until 1:30pm. Our volunteer guides will share the stories behind William and Janey’s red brick house. Guided highlights tours are the only way to visit the property in the morning.

We hope that you can join us for our first Coffee Morning of 2018 on Saturday 21st April! Taking place at the Hospice between 10am – 1pm, you can enjoy some of the finest homemade cake in Greenwich (and Bexley!) over a nice cup of tea.

Our headliner for this Bexleyheath Comedy Show is the ’Comedy Assassin’ and Star of BBC’s 3 Non-Blondes - Ninia Benjamin! As always there’s a great supporting lineup direct from the London Comedy Circuit! Limited Ticket Availability!

Come and test your wine knowledge in this fun quiz. Compete against the 3 "’experts"’! Who is telling the truth and who is the bluffer? You don’t need to be a wine connoisseur, just come and have fun. Teams of 6/8. Bring your own food. Individual tickets £10, table £60 (max 8 people).

Our panel of experts will include Jim Buttress, the People’s Gardener, who presented the Big Allotment Challenge, Andrew Babicz, the secretary of the London Garden Society and Steven Edney, Head Gardener of the Salutation Gardens in Sandwich.

This exciting musical, in the genre of Les Mis, tells the story of Esmerelda and Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. A story of loss, revenge and above all unrequited love is played out amid the streets surrounding the famous Notre Dame Cathedral.

Join a collection of small specialist nurseries for a spring plant fair with a difference. Find interesting perennial plants, shrubs and grasses. Ask the ’Plant Doctor’ your gardening questions and chat to the growers for expert advice.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and reminiscence. Relax with tea and cake and tell us about your Spring, Easter and sweet memories from 50 years ago, advance booking required.

BBC and local antiques expert Catherine Southon will be available with her team from 10am – 2pm to value your antiques and collectibles in the Visitor Centre. No appointment necessary.

The Farmers Market at Hall Place, Bexley is held on the 1st Sunday of the month. The Farmers Market is open to the public between 10am and 2pm (ish) and is held in the Courtyard area. There is a variety of local produce available

We are delighted to welcome back the SSO. They will be performing their favourite summer repertoire in the Great Hall. Advance booking required

Held in the grounds and garden of Hall Place this is a very popular spring event with a collection of leading specialist nurseries offering a wide range of bulbs, perennials, herbs, shrubs and trees. Also attending is our own popular Plant Doctor who can offer advice on a wide range of horticultural matters.

Join Sidcup Symphony Orchestra (Conductor James Ross) for our April Concert on Saturday 28th April. Programme Smetana Sarka from Ma Vlast Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 1 (Soloist Thomas Kelly winner of the 2017 Purcell School Concerto Competition) Elgar Enigma Variations (This concert is given in partnership...

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical 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.

Featuring Bernard Allison, Vanja Sky and Mike Zito This is no ordinary club tour.......this is the Blues Caravan 2018.

We are so excited to have another Mum2mum Nearly New Market in Sidcup, BEXLEY this April! BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment at our award winning pop up market. WHEN? Saturday 21st April, 2 - 4pm WHERE?

We are so excited to have another great Mum2mum Nearly New Market in Sidcup, BEXLEY this May! BUY top quality second hand baby and children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment at our award winning pop up market. WHEN? Saturday 19th May, 2 - 4pm WHERE?

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical 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.

An afternoon of music and improvisation in the chart bar from a live band performing swing, latin and easy-listening tunes. Entry is free and food is available (including a Sunday roast). Guest performers welcome.

The Creative Craft Show is a haven for knitting, cross stitch, paper crafting, jewellery & dressmaking and stitching enthusiasts, offering all the very latest supplies, ideas and innovations in the hobby world!

Europe’s Largest Business Exhibition! Bigger and better for 2018 - Register for FREE The Business Show will be held at Excel, London on 16th & 17th May 2018 where it will present some of Britain’s most exciting experts.

Sadhguru is a contemporary mystic with a unique yet astoundingly rational approach to life and the world you know – or think you know. Join Us To: Explore life’s deepest questions Discover technologies for inner wellbeing Make joy your constant companion Meditate with Sadhguru

Concert: Richard Strauss: Ariadne Auf Naxos Overture and Dance Scene, Dvorak: Romance for violin and orchestra, Debussy: L’Apres midi d’un Faune, Ravel: Mother Goose Suite, Faure: Dolly Suite, Malcolm Arnold: Variations on a Theme of Ruth Gipps. Soloist - Simon Standage.

On Sunday 29th April 1,500 children will challenge themselves to complete a 2.62 mile sponsored run around Royal Greenwich Park. All funds raised will help support the work of the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice. There is a £7.

Grand Designs Live: Tickets avaiable.

Dartford Farmers Market held on the 3rd Friday of the month offers a variety of local produce including meat, bread, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams and preserves, eggs and much more

Orpington Comedy is on the second Saturday each month and starts at 8:00pm with great nosh served from 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm with a fully licensed bar at club prices. Our headliner this month is Irish Comedian, Paddy Lennox.

Bring you family and join us for a cycle ride in nature! Explore the RSPB Rainham Marshes Riverwall, and discover the wildlife and the amazing views! We will be exploring and enjoy wildlife, and playing lots of games along the way!

Come and join us as we take you on a wonderful wildlife walk around the marshes. Every season sees a different suite of wildlife for you to encounter. These regular walks will take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 9.

There is nothing like hearing birds in full song at this time of the morning! A guided walk with experts will help you to identify what is out there at this time of the year followed by a much needed bacon or sausage bap and a hot drink in the café (which is included in cost).

One for the young wildlife lovers - join us on these special days held once a month to explore the reserve through the seasons, watching and learning about the birds that visit and live here. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book - just turn up and we’ll see you there!

Syd’s favourite person in the whole wide world is Grandad.   And Grandad’s favourite person is Syd.

A dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old. Beneath an ancient priory a hideous monster awakens... Two muddle-headed storytellers use breath-taking puppetry, boisterous and beautiful live music, and general tomfoolery to create this dark, winding fable for monster lovers young and old.  

“Dragons come when you least expect it. You turn round…and they’re there.” Lots of people get them; bad dreams, swirly tummy, feeling prickly. And sometimes they make you feel alone. So, what can a young child with a bad case of the dragons do?

Location South Quay Plaza, 189 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9SR Dates 18th Apr – 22nd Apr 2018 Our Viewpoint exhibition showcases images from photographers that illustrate the range of effects that can be generated by selecting an ideal vantage point.

A British mother is arrested whilst visiting family overseas with her baby daughter. A family of political refugees are moving to Australia to start a new life.

Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill will be collaborating with Old Dirty Brasstards to bring a ten-piece drum ‘n’ brass bottomless brunch party to London.

Contemporary design and craft fair MADE LONDON returns to Canary Wharf’s East Wintergarden this April. Free to the public, over 90 makers will be showcasing and selling bespoke handmade jewellery, original ceramics, textiles, unique glass sculptures and more over the five days.

MADE LONDON – Canary Wharf returns to bring the best contemporary designer makers in the country to the heart of Canary Wharf. The show will run for 5 days and showcase about 100 exhibitors.

Fashionistas and eco-warriors alike will discover bargains and wonderful one-off pieces at Love Not Landfill’s exciting Swap and Style Event at London’s largest fashion recycling warehouse, LM Barry in Canning Town on 24th April, 10am-midday.

Brilliant blues/slide guitar duo appearing for one night only !

A collection of Specialist Nurseries offering a range of Alpines, Climbers, Bulbs, Succulents, Herbs & Unusual Perennials, plus Trees and Shrubs, and cut flowers. Private Gardens are also opening on that day in the morning. A Plant Doctor will also be in attendence to deal with all your garden and plant enquiries.

Jeff Innocent (The Stand Up Show, The Comedy Store Presents, Later with Jools Holland, Take the Mike Call the Midwife) with Sindhu Vee (Comedy on the BBC Asian Network, Runner up, Leicester Mercury New Comedian of the Year 2017), Yuriko Kotani (Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, BBC Three’s Pls Like, and

We are holding a blood donation session at Church of God of Prophecy, Kitto Rd. London SE14 5TN on Tuesday 8th May & have donors available between 1pm & 5.15pm. To make an appointment please download our app NHSGIVEBLOOD, visit us online at www.blood.co.uk or call us on 0300 123 23 23.

12pm, 3.15pm & 4.05pm Friday – Sunday Every day during School Holidays: 10.15am, 11.05am, 11.55am, 12.45pm, 1.35pm, 2.25pm, 3.15pm, 4.05pm. Sessions last approximately 40 minutes.

WorkshopsAn interactive workshop full of fun musical activities!You’ll be able to book your tickets for this workshop on your way to checkout once you’ve added tickets for the show to your basket.Time: 12pmLength: 45 mins Our ever-popular jazz sessions get a child friendly twist!

Blink. Blink again. What do you see? Reds and blues, yellows and greens. Twinkling lights that glisten and gleam. Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they instinctively begin to categorise colour, watch as your baby enters the multicoloured world of Kaleidoscope.

It’s almost New Year and little Mochi Man, tired of being bullied because of his small size, decides to run away.