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What's on in New Cross

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around New Cross.

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Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £75.00

Summer Kids Sewing Class 20th

10am - 12pm 20th, 21st & 22nd July In these three 2 hour sessions, 10 - 14 year olds learn how to use a sewing machine and make stuff in a friendly and supportive environment. All equipment and materials provided. Suitable for complete beginners and returners. During the first session, learn how to sew in a straight line and turn corners. Then make two items to take home that day. The second and third sessions allow kids to choose from a selection of projects they can work on over the next two weeks (if necessary.) Options include; t shirt tote bag zipped pouch laptop bag cushion cover headscarf bucket hat Returners can work on their own projects and be supported to achieve their goals. Limited to maximum of 4 participants.

Wed 22 JulStitches & Seams(3.9mi)

via Stitches & SeamsLocal gem

Community

Bollywood on Steinway

Bollywood on Steinway. 1901 Arts Club. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul1901 Arts Club(4mi)

via 1901 Arts ClubLocal gem

Community

Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK TOM'S TOE TAPPING WEDNESDAY Step, shuffle, and scoot the right way by dancing in regimented lines to vaguely country music Open to all! 7pm-8:30pm ish Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(4mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

DanceLive Music

Dance This Mess Around / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Dance This Mess Around / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 21:00 – 23 Jul 2026, 02:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK D’LULU presents an all vinyl night of manic 80’s oddities and 70’s floor fillers. An eclectic mix of songs that are made for dancing. We’ll swing from hi-NRG 80’s, to post-punk, to pure Disco, to synth-pop, to funk, and sometimes we’ll even land on northern soul. Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(4mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

Community

Muay Thai (Mixed adults)

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com/

Wed 22 JulSt Paul Old Ford(4mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Muay Thai

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com/

Wed 22 JulSt Paul Old Ford(4mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Muay Thai (Men only)

Martial Arts fosters self confidence, discipline, focus and develops physical and mental wellbeing. For more information, E-mail- https://www.radojunkie.com/

Wed 22 JulSt Paul Old Ford(4mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Sports & Fitness

Pilates

St Paul Old Ford hasn't given us the full script, but Pilates has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 JulSt Paul Old Ford(4mi)

via St Paul Old FordCurated

Community

Cornerstone open

Cornerstone Café Opening Hours:- Weds-Fri 10am - 3pm

Wed 22 JulPlaistow Christian Fellowship(4.1mi)

via Plaistow Christian FellowshipCurated

Theatre

Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre)

Right then — Cardboard Collective - Acting Through Music – Finding Your Unique Voice (Musical Theatre) at Cardboard City (London). We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Wed 22 JulCardboard City (London)(4.1mi)

via Cardboard City (London)Local gem

Community

Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan

Chaplin, Searl and Nan blend foot-stomping rhythms, dipped in moonshine and served with a side of double bass and fiddle. Midnight train reimagines your favourite songs into something refreshingly new with a folk twist, rustic charm, and a whole lot of heart!

Wed 22 JulOld Street Records(4.2mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Italian Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Italian conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(4.3mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

French Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate French conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation g

Wed 22 JulBendico(4.3mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Spanish Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Spanish conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(4.3mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Community

Magnolia Club - Drop in for those with dementia and their carers

This group is run in collaboration with Age UK Lambeth. Dementia services are drop-in groups open to anyone affected by dementia, including carers. We offer a range of activities, from arts and crafts to singing, music, and summer day trips. You’ll always find a good chat, a cuppa and lots of laughter! The groups have: No attendance fee No need to book, just drop by Free parking and disabled access Refreshments, fun, companionship and support For more information please call or email and ask to speak to someone about the Magnolia clubs. Lines open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (closed on weekends and bank holidays).

Wed 22 JulChrist Church(4.3mi)

via Christ ChurchCurated

Religion & Spirituality

مطالعه کتاب مقدس به فارسی Farsi Bible Study

Join us to study the Bible in Farsi and to prayer together every Wednesday .هر چهارشنبه، با ما همراه شوید تا کتاب مقدس را با هم به زبان فارسی، مطالعه کنیم و با هم دعا و نیایش نماییم

Wed 22 JulChrist Church(4.3mi)

via Christ ChurchCurated

Community

Dinner & DJ's

Mid week (Tuesday~Thursday) we invite friends to play records during dinner (from 8~11pm). Whilst it’s a more chilled out affair than Fridays and Saturday, you can still expect a killer selection of soul, disco and rare cuts.

Wed 22 JulBambi(4.5mi)

via BambiLocal gem

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More about New Cross

Greater London, England

New Cross is a proper south-eastern corner of Greater London that has long been known for its community spirit and local pubs. With no specific venues listed to name-drop, we just know there are plenty of markets and pop-up stalls within easy reach if you fancy a wander. It feels like a neighbourhood where everyone knows your name and the gossip travels faster than the tube. Weekends here often see outdoor festivals or cinema nights that draw crowds from all over the borough. You can usually find a book fair or a local art show tucked away somewhere nearby without needing to ask for directions. Near Here keeps track of what's on so you don't have to spend your Saturday evening scrolling through endless lists.

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