Tag: Brixton

Illustration of an owl on top of a house at night

February #SpotlightOn Artists’ Maggie Li and Frann Preston-Gannon

February 13, 2019

This month we had the pleasure to meet Maggie Li and Frann Preston-Gannon, friends and fellow children illustrators as they prepare to showcase their work at an exhibition in Herne Hill. We were  impressed by Maggie’s and Frann’s desire to educate children by raising awareness of problems in the natural world, which they are clearly passionate about. It … More February #SpotlightOn Artists’ Maggie Li and Frann Preston-Gannon

Peckham Coal Line – Crowdfunding for a societal urban link

March 23, 2017

  South London’s home to a few disused alleyways and ageing railway sidepaths, often the subject of curiosity and waste. So when Louise from registered charity The Peckham Coal Line got in touch about a plan for a new elevated urban park built on a disused railway coal sidings in Peckers – we wanted to know more. … More Peckham Coal Line – Crowdfunding for a societal urban link

Ovalhouse Presents Unique #BrixtonCity 11th – 14th August

August 3, 2016

We love to hear about community initiatives so when details of Ovalhouse’s #BrixtonCity Festival dropped into our inbox we just had to share the news with you. Ovalhouse, a lively theatre and arts centre on the Kennington Oval, presents Brixton City Festival from 11th – 14th August, a celebration of Brixton with new artist commissions showcasing exciting … More Ovalhouse Presents Unique #BrixtonCity 11th – 14th August

Contemporary art and design to celebrate 21st Dulwich Festival

April 22, 2014

I’m excited to announce Herne Hill based Cavaliero Finn curates two shows for local art & design lovers to mark the 21st Dulwich Festival. Contemporary art and design lovers alike should head to Herne Hill and the sumptuous Belair House in Dulwich on the weekend of May 10th and 11th where two exhibitions curated by contemporary art and … More Contemporary art and design to celebrate 21st Dulwich Festival

Lambeth’s Big Idea

November 7, 2013

Lambeth’s Community Root’s team is helping Capita with ‘The Big Business Idea‘. Taking place November 21 2013 at The Piano House Brixton, The Big Business Idea is an event for those who live in Lambeth Borough, aged 17-27 years, who have an idea to pitch and put forward as a business.  The day event will present a selection of … More Lambeth’s Big Idea

If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good

October 5, 2013

There is simply so much to do this weekend, you have no excuse to stay in. One of the many reasons I love Herne Hill is that there is always something to do nearby, and this weekend is no exception. Here is a myriad selection of events taking place this weekend: Crafty Fox Market at … More If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good