Croydon
Waste on a beach Pic: Gerry and Bonni
"A Plastic Ocean" film screening
Date and time: March 19
Location: Croydon & Bromley School of Philosophy, 13 Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, CR05LR
Description: The film is about the findings of a world record free-diver. It showcases the impact of plastic on the marine world.
Cost: Free
Date and time: March 20
Location: Braithwaite Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET
Description: The talk will delve into why it's so hard to talk about death. They aim to share experiences, perspectives and views of death and the dying experience. Nurses, religious leaders and hospice carers will be in attendance to lead the conversation.
Cost: Free
Community walk
Date and time: March 23 2.00 pm
Location: Addington Hills
Description: A walk around the Addington hills to encourage local residents to get involved in the maintenance of the Addington Hills green spaces.
Cost: Free
Contact info.: 07766421236
Date and time: March 23 & 24
Location: Communitea Cafe, 80 High Street, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EA
Description: Artist Amina Malik will be freestyling henna onto guests. All designs will be nature inspired including bird, floral and foliage orientated designs.
Cost: Free
Hackney
Hackney Museum Pic: Tarquin Binary
Date and time: March 16 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Location: Hackney Museum
Description: To celebrate Disabled Access Day the Hackney museum will have art, music and poetry. The event will also mark the final day of their "Roots, Rhythms and Records" exhibition.
Cost: Free
Contact info.: 02083563500
UN International anti-racism day
Date and time: March 16 12.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Location: Park Lane, W1K 1QA London, United Kingdom
Description: The march will start in Hackney and will end at 10 Downing Street. The event sets out to stand up to Islamaphobia, antisemitism, welcome refugees, show that black lives matter, defend migrant rights, gain justice for Windrush, defend migrant rights and celebrate diversity.
Cost: Free
Date and time: March 16 and 17 12.00pm - 10.00pm
Location: The Hoxton Trust Community Garden, 156 Hoxton Street, Howl at the Moon, London, N1 6SH
Description: A St Patricks weekend festival. March 16 there will be live music, traditional Irish bands and singer-songwriters. March 17 the 6 nations final will be played on a large screen. There will be Irish street food, a pour your own Guinness experience bar and a heated marquee.
Cost: £10
*Dogs are welcome*
Date and time: March 18-24
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Description: Shakespeare week is an annual event celebrated by primary school-aged children nationally. The week will kick off with the Big Shakespeare Debate hosted by Michael Rosen the well-known children's book Author.
Cost: Free
TowerHamlets
Forest Pic: Oliver Herold
Date and time: March 14 - 24
Location: Mile End Park, Clinton Road, E34QY
Description: An interdisciplinary art exhibition showcasing film, music, talks and workshops, exploring our relationship with nature.
Cost: Free
The Sun Tavern - St Patricks day
Date and time: March 17
Location: The Sun Tavern, 441 Bethnal Green Road, London, E20AN
Description: A Ceilidh band will be performing at the tavern and a range of speciality cocktails will be served throughout the night.
Cost: Cocktails will be £7.50 each
Unite community hosts. “Gig economy” talk
Date and time: March 19 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Location: 4th Floor meeting room, London Muslim Centre, 46-92 Whitechapel Road, London, E11JX
Description: Guest speakers from the Independent workers’ unions of Great Britain, will be talking about the “Gig Economy” at the Tower Hamlets branch of the Unite Community.
Cost: Free
Transport strategy focus group
Date and time: March 19 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm, March 20 1.00pm - 2.00 pm & 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Location: Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BU
Description: Discussions with the council about travelling in Tower Hamlets for local residents over the age of 18.
Cost: Free
Date and time: March 4-29, Mon-Fri 9.00 am - 6.00 pm, Sat 10.30 am - 5.00 pm
Location: Brady Arts and Community Centre, 192-196 Hanbury Street, London, E15HU
Description: It’s an exhibition showcasing the work of a Tower Hamlets art group called Art 4U2. The artwork focuses on studying the portraits, moods, trials and tribulations of being a woman.
Cost: Free
Contact info.: 02073647900
Lewisham
Yoga class at a gym Pic www.localfitness.com.au.
Pranayama guided meditation
Date and time: March 16 10.30 am - 11.30 am
Location: Arts Cafe, Lewisham Manor Park, London, SE135RN
Description: A Pranayama guided meditation in the Arts Cafe. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats and to wear warm comfortable clothing.
Cost: £8
Deptford does art “A Tribal Vision” exhibition
Date and time: March 16 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Location: Deptford Does Art, 28 Deptford High Street, London, SE84AF
Description: It’s an exhibition showcasing the works of Tony Lee and other tribal inspired artist. The show will consist of screen prints, drawings and a mannequin by Tony Lee. All prints are for sale, they’re limited edition and are printed on water-based acid-free paper.
Cost: Free
Date and time: March 20
Location: Room 7, the Deptford Lounge, 9 Griffin Street, SE84RJ
Description: The talk will discuss the events leading up to the Sudanese revolt, the scant western coverage of the events occurring in Sudan and the possible outcomes of the revolt.
Cost: Free
Date and time: March 29 10.00 am - 3.00 pm
Location: Bellingham Leisure Centre, SE63BT
Description: The event has been set up to improve fundraising skills, teach people how to get funding, support from businesses and to meet funders.
Cost: £5-10
