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Welcome Club at St Mark's

Providing a space for people to come and meet others, eat a meal together, take part in activities and receive practical support. This project includes advice services (debt, benefits, and health advice from a registered Nurse) - please contact in advance to arrange to meet with an advice worker.

Wed 22 Jul09:00St. Mark's Church(4.1mi)

via St. Mark's ChurchLocal gem

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Mayhem 2026 - Volunteers

We will again be running our wonderful holiday club for up to 200 primary school children - and need your help. We need over 100 volunteers to run this - so please do help if you can. From previous experience, everybody involved has had a really wonderful week. The dates for 2025 are Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th July + Sunday 26th If you are able to help during some or all of the Mayhem week, please let us know which dates you can help, and how you would like to be involved. There are all sorts of ways you can help. There is one training session coming up. Please put this in your diary: Training, Team, Vision Final Set-Up & Practicalities Evening — Date: Thursday, 16th July, 7:30-9pm in the Centre — Aim: Cover the details, practicalities, policies. Cover the vision and spiritual programme, meet your teams, pray for the week, safeguarding. Any questions? Thanks so much for helping to make this a fabulous week for the children who will be coming, The Mayhem Team

Wed 22 Jul09:15Code Ninjas(2.9mi)

via Code Ninjas

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Pirate Mayhem

Pirate Mayhem is here! Come join us for music, games, drama, art, sport, media and GUNGE! We'll sail the seven seas and meet the great captain Jesus. Open to all primary school aged children, Reception to year 6! Places will be limited so do book in early. Dates and times: — 9.15am-1pm Wednesday 22nd July to Friday 24th July. — 10-11:30am Sunday 26th July - final session in church for children & parent/carers to enjoy the final instalment together. Any questions? Please get in touch via if you have any questions or queries. Otherwise please go to the tickets section below to sign-up your child(ren). Important: We don't want cost to be an obstacle to anyone coming to Mayhem. Please contact if that will be an issue for you, we really want you to come. The Mayhem Team

Wed 22 Jul09:15Code Ninjas(2.9mi)

via Code Ninjas

Community

CCBaby&Toddlers

CCBaby&Toddlers Wednesdays, term time 9:45am to 11:15am ** Booking is essential for toddler group ** Our Baby & Toddlers groups offer a safe and welcoming environment to which parents/carers bring their children, offering everyone the opportunity to make new friends and relax in friendly and supportive surroundings. Toys are provided as are refreshments for the adults, but we are asking you to bring your child's own drink. We meet each Wednesday morning from 9:45am to 11:15am during school term-time. It is essential that you book for the toddler group, as places are strictly limited. Babies do not need to book. Entrance £3.00 per child. To book, sign-up below. Bookings open at 2:00pm on the Wednesday before. If you cannot make the session, please cancel your booking, so that others can book. If you have up to 2 children you can make one booking. However, if you have 3 or more children please make additional bookings for these together with additional adults names. If you would like more information, please contact / https://christchurchbeckenham.churchsuite.com/events/71q0am90

Wed 22 Jul09:45Christchurch Church of England(2.3mi)

via Christchurch Church of England

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 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 Jul10:00Christ Church(1.7mi)

via Christ ChurchCurated

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Litter Picking

Event Details Join our small friendly group of volunteers on Wednesday mornings and help care for the park. We meet at 10am at The Hut in Ruskin Park, in the Willow Event Details Join our small friendly group of volunteers on Wednesday mornings and help care for the park. We meet at 10am at The Hut in Ruskin Park, in the Willow Garden near to the Denmark Hill entrance. This is a great way to stretch your legs, meet some neighbours and help tidy up the park. We finish at 11am for a cuppa and a chat in the garden. Please read our guidance on safety before attending for the first time. No experience is needed and all equipment is provided. There is no need to book, but please email if you have any questions. Organizer Friends of Ruskin Park Learn More

Wed 22 Jul10:00Ruskin Park Cafe(4.8mi)

via Ruskin Park CafeCurated

Community

Undercover Readers - A top secret trail

It's the Year of Reading, and what better way to get involved than with Undercover Readers - A top secret trail. A fun adventure around the park in search of clues with riddles to solve. Can you crack the riddles and complete the mission? Follow the trail and collect your stamp — plus a special prize (while stocks last). Along the way, step into the Story Den, a cosy hideout filled with books to enjoy and inspire. With our collection of story stones, children can create their own characters, adventures and imaginative tales, shaping stories as bold or as imaginative as they choose. A relaxed and engaging activity for families, budding readers and anyone looking for a little outdoor adventure.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Morden Hall Park(4.8mi)

via Morden Hall Park

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2026-07-22 09:30 - Little Fish

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Little Fish is our parent and toddler group for parents, grandparents and carers with babies and children aged 0-4 years. We have a wide range of toys and activities, with a focus on free play. We gather in the middle of the session for a drink and biscuit and Bible story and at the end to sing well-loved songs and nursery rhymes. We ask for a contribution of 3.50 per household towards costs.Location: St John's sitePostcode: SE20 7EQ

Wed 22 Jul10:30St John’s Church, Penge(1.6mi)

via St John’s Church, Penge

Children & Family

Little Fish

Wed 22 Jul10:30St John’s Church, Penge(1.6mi)

via St John’s Church, Penge

Community

Governance Meeting

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 09:30Details: Meeting Room 1Location: Purley Baptist ChurchPostcode: CR8 3EA

Wed 22 Jul10:30Purley Cross Centre(4.5mi)

via Purley Cross Centre

Community

Spiritual Guidance with Colleen

Step into a calm, supportive space with Colleen, a deeply intuitive and heart-led spiritual reader who works closely with spirit guides, ancestral wisdom, and Native American-inspired practices.

Wed 22 Jul10:30The Crystal Cove 2022(4.8mi)

via The Crystal Cove 2022

Outlook features to manage your busy inbox (Superhighways)

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Around £30

Outlook features to manage your busy inbox (Superhighways)

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Wed 22 Jul11:00Waterside Centre(0.5mi)

via Waterside CentreLocal gem

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2026-07-22 10:00 - Adventure Tots

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: We meet during term time in the church sanctuary. / Wednesdays only. Location: Church BuildingPostcode: CR2 8LL

Wed 22 Jul11:00Selsdon Baptist Church(3.8mi)

via Selsdon Baptist Church

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Adventure Tots

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: We meet during term time in the church sanctuary. / Wednesdays only. Location: Church BuildingPostcode: CR2 8LL

Wed 22 Jul11:00Selsdon Baptist Church(3.8mi)

via Selsdon Baptist Church

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail

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Around £2,

Henry the Heron's Riverbank Self-Led Trail

Follow a family‑friendly trail with Henry the Heron who will teach all about the water birds, fish and invertebrates that call the Wandle their home! Follow the sheet and map to discover all the trail points. Lift the flaps to discover more and play with a few extra games along the route. Trail sheets are £2, available to pick up from the Garden Centre and cafes. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this adventure is a great way to enjoy nature and support Morden Hall Park. All proceeds help care for the park, keeping it beautiful for everyone, forever.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Morden Hall Park(4.8mi)

via Morden Hall Park

Community

Become a Ranger for a day

Spend the day volunteering with the Rangers at Morden Hall Park. You'll be helping to look after the Park for people and nature. Lunch provided. For more details and to sign up

Wed 22 Jul11:00Morden Hall Park(4.8mi)

via Morden Hall Park

Arts & Culture

A little walk on the Wild Side Art Exhibition by Stephen Bushe

This exhibition is inspired by walks in Morden Hall Park and along the River Wandle. It celebrates the importance and sheer joy of spending time in our wild spaces. This ancient green haven, recorded in the Domesday Book, is now an urban oasis, brimming with iconic trees, wetlands, hay meadows and abundant wildlife, including herons, water voles, banded demoiselles and, on occasion, sparrowhawks. There is a real sense of wildness, rejuvenation and wonder to be found here. In my own wild way, I have attempted to capture the essence of this special place. My artistic approach is expressive and abstract, using gestural brushstrokes, bright colours, splashes and drips to evoke the movement, mood and sounds of the park. My hope is that these paintings inspire you to veer off the beaten track and notice the places where buildings meet branches, reedbeds touch the sky and windblown seeds find a home amongst the sedge and brambles. The exhibition features around 27 original paintings, mostly acrylic on canvas, alongside handmade cards created using leaf stencils from leaves gathered in the park. All artworks are available to purchase. As a long-term Merton resident, I regularly return to Morden Hall Park to escape, rejuvenate and continue exploring its unique sense of wilderness through paint.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Morden Hall Park(4.8mi)

via Morden Hall Park

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Venues with events near Norwood, South

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St John’s Church, Penge1.6 miles away Code Ninjas2.9 miles away Waterside Centre0.5 miles away

More about Norwood, South

Greater London, England

Norwood South sits quietly in Greater London with a character that feels less like a suburb and more like a proper village. The Samuel Coleridge Taylor Youth Centre has been hosting young minds for years while the Victory Club keeps things lively on a Friday night. It's not about being the biggest scene but having enough noise to keep the neighbours happy without waking the sleeping dogs. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening.

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