The Sydenham Society

News from Sydenham Arts Festival 2012

Syd Soc — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:42 +0000

News from Sydenham Arts Festival
Sydenham Arts Festival 2012′s fantastic programme is now finalised and details will be announced very soon. Highlights include Arts in the Park/Family Fun Day on Sunday 1 July, an open-air production of The Jungle Book (3-8 July), a ‘Battle of the Bards’ playwriting competition and Word Explosion, and a family-friendly literary festival headlined by ‘Liverpool poet’ Roger McGough.
On the weekends of 7-8 and 14-15 July Sydenham’s artists will once again open their homes and studios to the public in the ever popular Visual Arts Trail – more details coming soon!

Volunteers needed!
SAF needs volunteers to help out in a variety of roles, including box office, leafleting, front of house, stewarding at events, technical crew and drivers. Anyone who’s interested is invited to an initial volunteers ‘meet & greet’ on Saturday 19 May from 11am until 1pm at the Golden Lion pub, 116 Sydenham Road, SE26 5JX. This will be a great opportunity to meet the Festival’s organising team, have a sneak preview of the Festival’s exciting programme, and let us know which events you’re interested in helping with. If you cannot make this meeting, our alternative date is Monday 21 May, 7.30-9pm at The Here For Good Centre, 17 Sydenham Rd, SE26 5EX.
Please email volunteersmanager@sydenhamartsfestival.co.uk to let us know whether you will be able to attend either of these meetings. If you know anyone who you think might be interested in helping with SAF 2012, please do let them know about the meetings – everyone is welcome.

Decision on fate of Sydenham Police station approaches

Syd Soc — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:07:23 +0000

Tomorrow’s South London Press will run an article about the ongoing consultation on the fate of Sydenham Police Station. The Metropolitan Police are considering the relocation of the Sydenham, Forest Hill and Perry Vale Safer Neighbourhood Teams to Catford police station, Bromley Road SE6 and to sell the police station in Dartmouth Road SE26.

We are very concerned about this proposal, particularly as Sydenham is experiencing high levels of crime (it is currently a “hotspot” for robbery and knife crime in Lewisham). The Sydenham Society is opposed to this move and will be seeking the support of councillors, traders and local organisations to help oppose it. We have over 800 signatures on our combined online and print petition – if you haven’t already signed this, please do so now. Go to the online petition below:

New Garden Centre opens in Parish Lane

Syd Soc — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:38:54 +0000

Landscape gardeners Sarah Garcia and John Parker have transformed the a former caretaker’s house and workshop in Penge’s Alexandra Estate into a garden centre, homeware shop and cafe. It’s a great place to enjoy tea, coffee and cake and has a wide selection of plants, handmade greetings cards and tools as well as vintage crockery and recycled planters.

The Nursery is on the corner of Penge Lane and Parish Lane Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 until 5.30; Sundays and Bank Holidays 10 until 4.

Estate House, Parish Lane, Penge, London, Greater London, SE20 7LJ

020 8778 4145

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Saatchi and Nigella come to Forest Hill

Syd Soc — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:06:23 +0000

Canvas & Cream a new concept art space and dining experience in Forest Hill were host to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson yesterday, there was a bit of something for both of them in Canvas & Creams’ unique Up-Cycled dining room which adjoins their Gallery/Project Space where artist Raf Zawistowski is exhibiting his new work.

After viewing the artwork in the Canvas & Cream gallery Nigella, wowed by the eclectic selection of cakes tweeted… ‘Fabulous Cakes at Canvas & Cream SE23 ‘You Must Go’, after being presented with an Up-Cycled gift box made from a cigar box, two glass trinket boxes and fairy lights, containing homemade cakes she sent out a picture saying ‘My enchanting parcel of takeaway cakes, why haven’t I, of all people ever thought of fairy light giftwrap’.

Canvas & Cream casually offers a fine dining cook to order menu and/or a tea with ‘fabulous cakes’, diners are surrounded by a creative Up-Cycled environment as they eat. See www.canvasandcream.com for details and events

Raf Zawistowski’s solo debut show was bought outright by Saatchi before the show opened.

Raf Zowistowski’s show Halo curated by Juan Bolivar is showing at Canvas & Cream Gallery/Project Space from Thursday 19^th April until 1^st June.

Zawistowski’s exhibition focuses on the relationship between materiality and his use of religious iconography, what Zawistowski refers to as existing between “the sublime and the anti-sublime”.

In this new body of work comprising of twelve paintings derived from the imagery of the 265 Popes to have reigned to date, Zawistowski hints at the Apostolic connection they have with the Christian faith, and the succession of spiritual authority embodied by these religious figures.

Contact:

Joanna Gore at info@canvasandcream.com

+44(0)208 699 9589 / +44(0)7745 899462

Gallery Opening Hours: Thursday to Sunday 12-5pm (or by appointment)

Canvas & Cream, 18 London Road SE23 3HF

www.canvasandcream.com

Main photo by Annie Nilaker

Brockley Jack Theatre Present SUMMER

Syd Soc — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:07:37 +0000

Join the Brockley Jack for the world premiere of Summer by Julia Stubbs Hughes, based on the novel by Edith Wharton, the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist of The Age of Innocence.

Summer created a sensation when published in 1917, as it portrayed a young woman’s passions dangerously at odds with her society. This premiere is brought to the Jack by the producers of Bodies Unfinished, which was nominated last year at the Jack for five Off West End Awards.

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was one of America’s greatest writers. She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921 for ‘The Age of Innocence’ and 2012 marks the 150 th anniversary of her birth. This premiere will coincide with those celebrations, showing that Wharton is now considered by many as an iconic writer for the 21st century.

The Jack is also pleased to welcome two new companies to the theatre, Mercurius and OutFox, who present Chekov’s comic Vaudevilles and a compelling adaptation of Wedekind’s Spring Awakening.

Tuesday 8- Saturday 26 May
(Tuesday – Saturday at 8pm)
Saturday matinees: Saturday 26th May at 4pm
Tickets £12, £10 concs (suitable for over 14s)
To book online click here
Box Office 0844 847 2454

Susan Short London woodcuts exhibition opens at the Kirkdale Bookshop

Syd Soc — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:58:25 +0000

London-based artist Susan Short is best known for her dramatic woodcuts of architecture and urban landscapes, many featuring street scenes around the capital. Although woodcut is one of the earliest means of printmaking, in Susan’s hands it takes on a new and contemporary relevance showing iconic buildings such as Wembley Stadium, the Blind Beggar pub in Whitechapel and the Gherkin in a new light.

Kirkdale Bookshop
272 Kirkdale
SE26 4RS
020 8778 4701
www.kirkdalebookshop.com

The Zenoria Trio at St Christopher’s Hospice

Syd Soc — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:45:28 +0000

Date: Thursday, 3 May, 2012 – 19:30 – 21:30.

Location: Dame Cicely Saunders Room, St Christopher’s Hospice.

The Zenoria Trio are all highly regarded musicians in their own right and bring their own individuality and expertise together to achieve the highest standard of musicianship and technical skill. The Trio’s repertoire is original and eclectic. Using their own original arrangements the trio encompasses the traditions of classical, jazz and folk music.

To reserve your place, telephone reception on 0208 768 4500. Money will be payable at the door. If you cancel a reserved place please let the hospice know as numbers are limited.

Tennis Open Day at Sydenham Tennis Club – come and try out a sport for free

Syd Soc — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:47 +0000

Sydenham Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club is holding a free open day on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th May from 11am to 2pm. All ages and abilities are welcome, just turn up on the day. Bring friends and family and try your hand at tennis, squash, racketball or croquet.Coaches will be available to offer tips and advice on how to improve your game. All equipment will be provided or feel free to bring your own.

The open day is a fun way to find out more about the sports offered by the club, meet some of the members and our coaches and take a look around all the facilities.

For those who decide to sign up on the day the club are giving a 20% discount on membership fees. Just quote Sydenhamsociety.com to qualify.

Contact the club today if you are interested in finding out more about the club or you would like to arrange an informal visit.
www.sltcc.co.uk
info@sltcc.co.uk
Tel: 020 8778 4217
Sydenham Tennis Squash and Croquet Club, Lawrie Park Road,
London SE26 6ET

Sky’s The Limit for Naborhood Centre gang

Syd Soc — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:12:54 +0000

The gang from the Naborhood Centre perform a catchy number recorded at Rodel Sound studios.

2012, UpRoar www.uproarmusic.co.uk. Recorded @ Rodel Sound Ltd www.rodelsound.com, Video by Tom Payne at getlamp.

Horn and Harp Concert

Syd Soc — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 23:30:07 +0000

Horn and Harp Concert

Wed 2 May, 7-9pm

Horniman Museum & Gardens

Experience the refined sound and sophisticated technique of the hand horn and pedal harp with two of today’s most well known performers on these instruments. Anneke Scott (horn) and Frances Kelly (harp) perform music from the 18th and 19th centuries. A unique opportunity to hear these historic instruments performed in a duo.

‘Concerts with Anneke are always a musical adventure!’ Andrew Manze

‘Elegant harp playing’ Opera Britannia

Ticket Offer:

£12 adult (£3 discount) inc. a glass of wine. Book online at http://hornandharp.eventbrite.co.uk/ and use the promo code SYD