Join our Mulberry community picnic & music – Myatt’s Field Park, Saturday 27 July 1-3.30pm
| As part of our celebration of SE5’s magnificent mulberry trees we invite you to come along to our free feelgood community picnic in Myatt’s Fields Park on Saturday 27 July from 1pm to 3.30pm. As the fruiting season begins, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the park with live music, fun and games for young children, and free tasty mulberry recipes. Bring a picnic, family & friends! • Soak up the summer sun with a free concert by vocalist Beth Angharad (above) & musicians from Jazzlive at the Crypt. They will perform a set of original songs written by Beth across genres including folk, indie and jazz, with some songs inspired by nature and the Myatt’s Fields Mulberry Tree. • Taste free mulberry cuisine from Spring Community Hub and wonderful mulberry jam on scones from TFC Supermarkets. • Free fun kids’ activities from the Mulberry Outdoor Preschool Brought to you by SE5 Forum and The Camberwell Society with sponsorship from Lambeth Council’s Changing Lives fund, The Nunhead Gardener and TFC Supermarkets. Myatt’s Fields Park, Saturday 27th July 1-3.30pm By the Roundhouse, next to the Mulberry Tree. Mulberry Tree Walk around Camberwell There will also be a guided mulberry tree walk around Camberwell in the morning by Peter Coles, a renowned expert. Peter set up Morus Londinium with the Conservation Foundation to document and raise awareness of London’s mulberry tree heritage. Starting at The Phoenix pub at Denmark Hill Station at 10.30am, the walk will end up in Myatt’s Fields Park at 12 midday, in time to join the picnic and concert. Tickets are £7.50 (£6 concession) on Eventbrite. |
Feel Good Festival Camberwell Green & Ruskin Park: thanks for coming!
Our free wellbeing events were a great success, bringing Camberwell’s community together
Thanks to all the participants and volunteers who devoted their time and energy to both Feel Good Festivals in Camberwell Green and Ruskin Park.
Some photos thanks to In The Right Light.
| Mural to celebrate local Olympian Kye Whyte in Camberwell: calling local artists A unique opportunity has been launched to celebrate local hero and Olympic BMX silver medallist Kye Whyte through a public mural commission. Artists can apply to create an inspiring public artwork on the wall at the bottom of Masterman House opposite Burgess Park. Kye used to be a resident of Masterman House, and the BMX club where he trained is in also in the park. This exciting initiative, as we approach the 2024 Olympics, is led by Poets Estate’s TRA, Camberwell Arts and the Camberwell Identity Group. Applications are welcome from artists who live, work, or study in Camberwell to submit their proposals by 27th July. This is a chance to contribute to the community and honour a local sports icon. For more details and to apply, please email: Camberwellmurals@gmail.com and camberwellartsfestival@gmail.com. Further details are on the Camberwell Arts website.  |
The Akwasidae Festival returns in all its glory to Camberwell Green on Sunday 28th July. Organised by Southwark Black Parents Forum, come along and join in the colourful festivities – there will be a fantastic line up to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Ghana.
