Author: S.E.London.Blog

Theatre Peckham puts student’s mental health centre stage

January 20, 2021

Following the 2021 new year government announcement to stay home, Theatre Peckham has launched a world-class creative learning programme online to support the well-being and mental health of young people. A recent Ofsted report stated, ‘repeated isolation has chipped away at progress pupils have made… and had a negative impact on many children’s well-being.’ Theatre … More Theatre Peckham puts student’s mental health centre stage

Bando Belly: A Lick of South East London Soul Food

January 14, 2021

Coming to the capital in January 2021, Bando  Belly is South East London’s brand new food concept pioneering ‘soul food fusion’. Bando Belly created its own signature food with flavours inspired by America, the Caribbean, South East Asia and primarily and most importantly – multicultural London and its rich and diverse food heritage. We attended their virtual launch … More Bando Belly: A Lick of South East London Soul Food

#SpotlightOn Local London Artist David Wolverson

November 23, 2020

I stumbled across artist David Wolverson after he posted images of his work on a local community webpage. These interesting and inspiringly textured representations of local landmarks and some of my favourite London spots led me to invite him to feature as one of our #SpotlightOn artists, agreeably he said yes. Read David’s story here; … More #SpotlightOn Local London Artist David Wolverson

#Lockdown Wellbeing with Blink Mental Health Charity

November 10, 2020

I have coached clients throughout 2020 and there has been a diverse response to the pandemic, with some people experiencing a higher workload and others not enough and many reporting a multitude of symptoms from loneliness to anxiety. Annabel Jeffcoate blink is a young, forward-thinking mental health not-for-profit organisation, with one simple vision – they want … More #Lockdown Wellbeing with Blink Mental Health Charity

Weekend trip to Cheddar to visit Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company

October 30, 2020

I recently took a drive south west to visit the beautiful flat lands of Cheddar, Somerset. A lovely getaway where time was filled with cheese tasting, gorge climbing, cave exploring and reading myths of Tor’s and witches. Rosanna Head The reason for the visit was to meet the couple behind the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, … More Weekend trip to Cheddar to visit Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company

Creating Change, Growth and Enablement: Edible Rotherhithe, Southwark

October 25, 2020

Edible Rotherhithe is a community food growing, gardening and arts charity based in Southwark. They are a local project that works between schools, educational facilities and community centres, to offer food growing, gardening and arts & crafts workshops for children and adults. Rosanna Head We spoke to Christina Nilsen Wheatley, Trustee, Edible Rotherhithe who told us … More Creating Change, Growth and Enablement: Edible Rotherhithe, Southwark

From sipping builders tea to building a tea empire; Daniel Grey’s accidental tea company

October 17, 2020

These past few months have proved to be a challenge. What we’ve had to be is mindful of taking time out to switch off, relax and reward ourselves care. That’s where this story comes in. I recently had an inspiring natter with Dan from Lewisham Tea Company about the tea (of course) and how this … More From sipping builders tea to building a tea empire; Daniel Grey’s accidental tea company

#SpotlightOn Artist Helena Hunter Exhibition at Horniman Museum This September

September 18, 2020

#SpotlightOn Artist Helena Hunter as she exhibits ‘Falling Birds’ highlighting the alarming decline of bird species around the world on show at the Horniman Museum 19 Sept 2020 – 10 Oct. With fantasy dinner guest like Lynn Margulis, Rachel Carson and Octavia E. Butler – that would be a meal to remember… … More #SpotlightOn Artist Helena Hunter Exhibition at Horniman Museum This September