Events

	Crystal Palace and its links to West Norwood Cemetery: The Norwood Society Saturday, July 27, 2024 11am-12noon Join Selina Rice, Lambeth Tour guide, for a tour of West Norwood Cemetery often viewed as the Millionaires Graveyard after the 1840s focusing on those who had a connection to Crystal Palace the area and the structure in the late 1800s.
	Monologue - a competition to showcase the talent and creativity of young actors 18-25yrs Saturday, July 27, 2024 This exciting and unique project is part of the West Norwood Cemetery: A New Beginning National Lottery Heritage Fund programme of work that seeks to conserve the Cemetery’s magnificent landscape and built structures, as well as offer new experiences and facilities to increase community use. This project - led by Lambeth’s inaugural Poet Laureate Abstract Benna - is a competition to showcase the talent and creativity of young actors 18-25 years old, providing them with a career elevating platform to shine. Please click on the headline for more details on how to get involved
	Norwood Forum Wellbeing Walks Tuesday, July 30, 2024 12.30-1.30pm This is completely FREE, no booking required, but for your first time, please arrive 10mins early to allow for registration. Please click on the headline for more info and details of where to meet
	One Swallow Doesn’t Make A Summer: Humphrey Ocean RA and Lev Parikian, writer and conductor ‘In Conversation’ Wednesday, July 31, 2024 7pm - 9pm Elected as a Royal Academician in 2004, Humphrey is famously quoted as saying: 'In 1993 I saw a puffin and that was it' and his compendium ‘A Book of Birds’ only goes to further illustrate his love of birds, which he continues to paint both here in the UK and in Africa. Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear? is the inspiring story of how Guardian Country Diary columnist Lev returned to birdwatching after an absence of 30 years. Lev's sixth book, Taking Flight, about flight in the animal kingdom, was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2023. Join us for what promises to be a sparkling evening of wit and conversation which will focus on birds and birding, but will undoubtedly also include art and music and how important all of these subjects are to life itself. Click on the headline for more info and booking link
	Creative Writing for Beginners Saturday, August 3, 2024 10am-12noon This workshop is intended for beginners and aspiring writers (16yrs and up), especially those who would like to gain confidence, learn new writing skills, and develop their talent. Come and be inspired by writer and poet Dr Velma McClymont (aka children’s author Kate Elizabeth Ernest), who has published six books to date: Hope Leaves Jamaica, Festus and Felix, Birds in the Wilderness, Tricky Tricky Twins, Little River, and Walk-Foot Woman and Other Poems. Her seventh book, A Home for Mr No-Roach, is a children’s picture book that is due to be published in mid-August. Please click on the headline for more info and how to book your free place
	Friends of West Norwood Cemetery: Introductory tour of West Norwood Cemetery Sunday, August 4, 2024 2.30pm-4pm NOTE the Friends walks are now in the afternoons The Friends of West Norwood Cemetery are experts on the cemetery, with research continued over thirty years into its social history, and the characters buried here. Advance booking is by donation (minimum £1 + 2% EVB fee) and essential due to limited places HERE Please click on the headline for more info ...
	Creative Writing for Aspiring Writers Saturday, August 10, 2024 10am-12noon This workshop is aimed at aspiring writers (16yrs+) who are looking to develop their skills, albeit beginners are also welcome to join. Come and be inspired by writer and poet Dr Velma McClymont (aka children’s author Kate Elizabeth Ernest), who has published six books to date: Hope Leaves Jamaica, Festus and Felix, Birds in the Wilderness, Tricky Tricky Twins, Little River, and Walk-Foot Woman and Other Poems. Her seventh book, A Home for Mr No-Roach, is a children’s picture book that is due to be published in mid-August. Please click on the headline for more info and how to book your free place
	Friends of West Norwood Cemetery: Introductory tour of West Norwood Cemetery Saturday, August 17, 2024 2.30pm-4pm NOTE the Friends walks are now in the afternoons The Friends of West Norwood Cemetery are experts on the cemetery, with research continued over thirty years into its social history, and the characters buried here. Advance booking is by donation (minimum £1 + 2% EVB fee) and essential due to limited places HERE Please click on the headline for more info ...