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Talk to Me! Nov 2

catherine — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:26:01 +0000

Oct 26 saw the launch of Talk to me South East London Week.

Enjoy this joyful video then come along on Sat Nov 2 to see more

Interactive Disco Stop from Artmongers on Vimeo.

Run by Talk to me London and the RSA’s Connected Communities team, the week will encourage people in the New Cross area to interact more with people they do not already know, in an effort to reduce the feelings of isolation and alienation in the city, and to increase the sense that New Cross is a friendly neighbourhood. The Connected Communities research has revealed strong links between people’s satisfaction with their neighbourhood, and their health, life satisfaction, and wellbeing.

The signature ‘Talk to me SE London’ badge will be available to pick up in many locations around New Cross. Wearing the badge indicates to others that you’re friendly and want to talk. We’re also working with a number of local organisations to organise flagship events – more information and a full listing of events can be found on our website: http://www.talktomelondon.org/events

Here are some ideas for ways you can join in:

pick up a Talk to me SE London badges from locations in New Cross throughout the week eg New Cross Learning, local hostelries.
be an ambassador. On Sat Oct 26 and Sun Oct 27 the project will be giving out Talk to me SE London badges in New Cross as well as flyers explaining what will be happening during the week! Interested in helping? Email at hello@talktomelondon.org
participate in the ‘Talk Stop Challenge’. Patricio Forrester will be transforming several bus stops in New Cross and turning them into ‘Talk Stops.’ If you have any creative ideas, email them to hello@talktomelondon.org
join an event - Talk to me dinner, Talk to me pub quiz and closing party are open to all. See programme.
organise your own event/activity. The project encourage you to organise your own activities during the week. It could well be something you’re already organising during the week but which would fit under the wider ‘Talk to me’ theme. More ideas here

Questions, queries and suggestions? email hello@talktomelondon.org

New Cross Learning Fundraising Auction Nov 16

catherine — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 14:15:43 +0000

We are looking forward to our annual fundraising auction for New Cross Learning on Saturday 16 November 2013 – and putting out a call for items, and to keep the date free!

Each year we hope to raise around £2,500 towards our running costs.

We’ve had several generous donations over the past two years, including original artworks, lovely holiday homes, signed books, musical instruments and lovely items for the home.

Please do drop by with any items you can spare, or call during our opening hours tel. 0208 320 0813 if you are not sure whether your item might be suitable!

The library is prospering, and we had the largest recorded number of people through the door ever a month ago,

Please check our website for upcoming events – including film screenings on 13 October (3 short films,www.facebook.com/addsoulpeople, £5); and 31 October (a free screening of Project Wild, a joyous documentary about getting your kids back to nature by local film-maker David Bond), and a fantastic Black History Month exhibition.

With many thanks for all your support,

New Cross Learning

Film screenings Oct 13 and Oct 31

catherine — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 14:19:12 +0000

There might not be a formal cinema in the borough of Lewisham but Bold Vision has two options. Check out the Cinetopia season at the Hill Station and these two films at New Cross Learning

13 October (3 short films,www.facebook.com/addsoulpeople, £5)
31 October (a free screening of Project Wild, a joyous documentary about getting your kids back to nature by local film-maker David Bond)

Help needed for Party in the Park Sep 14

catherine — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:48:46 +0000

New Cross Party in the Park NEEDS YOU on Sat 14 Sep

New Cross Party in the Park is in Fordham Park 1-8pm with loads of great music, community stalls, food, drink and much much more – it’s just the kind of thing that we need, if you agree can you PLEASE help and make sure that it’s a successful event that we can do again and again.

The people who are currently making this possible are a very small group of very dedicated people – but there’s only so much they can do – if you can offer 2 hours on either the Saturday or the days either side you will be able to enjoy the party that much more knowing that you are doing something to make it happen.

All you need to do is email newcrosspeopleslibrary@gmail.com saying which 2 hour slot(s) you want to do – simple and it will be HUGELY appreciated.

Celebrate the last days of summer at Party In The Park in New Cross: 14 Sept 2013

nxpl — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:37:17 +0000

Don’t miss out on Party in the Park in New Cross, the free community & music festival with a large number of brilliant young bands, which wraps up the end of summer on 14 September, 1pm-8pm.

The Party, organised by New Cross Learning and Madcap Coalition in Fordham Park, is a revival of the famous Urban festival. It’s a community event for all ages, with family events, arts and crafts, stalls, spoken word, as well as local bands and acts for all tastes from disco to reggae, punk rock, soul and folk. There will be food stalls, a beer tent, a bookstall and bric a brac for sale.

“In its day, Urban Festival was the alternative Glastonbury. This party is being organised by local people for local people and it’s also a celebration of local talent – the musicians and artists you’ll be reading about next year. And unlike so many festivals today it’s absolutely free,” said New Cross Learning Chair Kathy Dunbar.

“We think the Party in the Park embodies the spirit of New Cross: this is a brilliant community and people have come together to volunteer their time and local organisations have sponsored the party,” said Dunbar

Patrick Lyons of Optical Radio will MC on the main stage, and acts include a hula hooping showcase, street dancers, a zumba class, as well as a stage for local musicians: Bands/ singers include:

Ben Holland

Little Big Noise

Emily Eccles

Nunhead Folk Circle

Mark Sampson

Nathan Kidd

Murphy McFall

Jean Jean’s Massive hugs

Stolen (999 club)

The Magic City Trio

The Donuts

The otherside

The Hotelles

The Shocks of Mighty!

Omar

Eddie Capone

Thee graverobbers

Ben Singer

The Family of Cats

The Fruitful Earth

The Pit Ponies

Old Kent Roadies

Lectric Love

Captain Spangles

Unit 137 Soundsystem

The Party’s sponsors include Sanford Housing Cooperative, The Hill Station Cafe, The New Cross Inn and Little Nans Bar.

The organisers are still looking for volunteers: contact newcrosspeopleslibrary@gmail.com.

Event notes:

Party in the Park will take place at Fordham Park, New Cross, on Saturday 14 September from 1pm-8pm.

New Cross Learning is a community run library and learning space in New Cross and volunteers working for the library have played a major role in organising the programme for the Party. Our website is www.newcrosslearning.com.

MadCap Coalition is a performing arts organisation which organises Urban fetes and workshops. http://www.madcapcoalition.org.uk/

Updates to the line-up and the event can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/537516406305092 and on the twitter feed @partyinthepark3