What's On Woolwich

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.

A series of individual areas around the hospice designed for children, young people, their families and others’ enjoyment. Drought tolerant area with silver leaved plants (Save the Water) transferred from Chelsea Flower Show in 2001.

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).

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

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.

On Sunday 20th May 2018, Greenwich Peninsula, London’s newest creative neighbourhood, presents the return of the much-loved Urban Village Fete in partnership with Hemingway Design.

Grand Designs Live: Tickets avaiable.

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.

For well over 40 years bass player David Silk has been running and hosting an exciting array of unique jazz-based events with a wide and varied roster of musicians and artists, and actively encourages newer artists onto the jazz scene.

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.

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.

We are pleased to announce our first event in Greenwich with Cutty Sark Gardens providing both the perfect historical backdrop and an established destination where locals and tourists congregate during the Spring and Summer months.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pop Up Vintage Fairs London return to Canary Wharf for a series of three mid-week monthly vintage markets on the third Wednesday of the month from May-July 2018 in Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QS.

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!

New exhibition: Roman Dead will explore death and burial in ancient London In 2017 a rare Roman sarcophagus was excavated from Harper Road in Southwark; a site that archaeological research has shown was part of a large Roman cemetery.

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?

Shackleton’s Cat returns in 2018, as part of ETO’s award-winning strand of operas for young people. The opera features eight performers, including singers and players, an ingenious set, archive imagery and film, interactive songs, and a puppet cat.

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.

Join us for a practical workshop with photographer Heather McDonough exploring heritage sites along the River Lea. Starting with a gallery tour, this course is aimed at participants who are new to digital photography, or those who want to brush up their skills.

Join us for gallery tour of heritage exhibition Raw Materials: Textiles, followed by a boat cruise up the River Lea to Springfield Park, Clapton.

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.

Belly of the Whale from Ockham’s Razor, winners of the Total Theatre and Jacksons Lane Award for Circus at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016, is an incredible meeting of circus and sculpture. This new outdoor show offers an innovative combination of cross-disciplinary curiosity and intuition.

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

Flowing water, whistling winds and the beautiful call of a bird - new sounds are discovered in unlikely places. Journey through mesmerising worlds blending sights and sounds that will set imaginations alight.

When Space Rabbit’s planet is destroyed by a meteorite, she escapes in the nick of time. A blast separates her from her family, sending her hurtling towards earth, where she lands outside a care home, frightened and alone. Inside is Rufus Longbottom, an old gentleman itching for one last adventure.

2018 marks 30 years since the premiere of Our Country’s Good at the Royal Court, now recognised as a modern classic exploring themes of crime, punishment and rehabilitation.

Rifco Studio present a sparkling new comedy by Sukh Ojla - Pyar Actually. After its SOLD OUT run last year, Rifco’s hilarious comedy returns to Stratford East. Polly has a reliable husband, two bright children, a well-paid job at the council and detached house with a double garage. She’s got it all.

All Points East: LCD Soundsystem. Artists performing: LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, Glass Animals, Richie Hawtin, Dixon, Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker, Chromeo, Young Fathers, George Fitzgerald, Hercules and Love Affair, Roman Flugel, Gerd Janson, Hookworms, BadBadNotGood, Friendly Fires, DJANGO DJANGO, Tom...

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...

Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.

Want to do something unique this May bank holiday? We have the perfect way to wind down, make a difference and experience something truly memorable! Join us as we abseil the UK’s tallest sculpture, the Orbit.

“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?

An evening of captivating world music and inspiring talks, in support of wildlife conservation, with a special focus on birds. Vocal ensemble Peregrina EnChantica will perform an original song-cycle, created by composer Zory Burner, dedicated and inspired by birds and nature.

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

Join our Estates Manager for a gentle 45 minute walk around the Hall Place grounds. Listen to him as he explains how the new season will affect the site and the changes the team are making to ensure we have year round colour and interest. Pick up some good gardening tips from the expert as you wander.

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.

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.