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Community

Thursday Coffee, Cake & Chat

All are welcome to come along for good coffee , cakes , chat, read the paper, or magazines, deepen friendships and make new ones.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Christ Church(4.9mi)

via Christ Church

Arts & Culture

Summer Reading Challenge - Craft Events

23 Jul 2026 14:21Exciting news - The Summer Reading Challenge is back for 2026 with a musical theme...Here's a list of the event/craft days for your calendar...

Thu 23 Jul15:21Bostall Community Library(1.2mi)

via Bostall Community Library

Community

Around £7

Garden Lates: Evening Tour

Thursday 23 July, 6:20pm - 7:15pm Come on down to The Exchange for one of our Garden Lates this summer! On Thursday 23 July we will be offering an evening tour of our stunning garden with Head Gardener, Selina, to coincide with our late bar opening in The Garden Room. Whether you come solo or with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to see our Sarah Price-designed garden at its best outside of our usual opening hours and to come and socialise over a glass of wine in a beautiful setting. Make the most of the evening and stay a little longer in the Garden Room bar, open until 8:30pm* for our Garden Lates. £7 (includes a drink from the Garden Room Bar)

Thu 23 Jul19:20The Exchange(3.1mi)

via The ExchangeLocal gem

Community

Foodbank

Greenwich Foodbank meets in the church.

Thu 23 Jul19:30Christ Church(4.9mi)

via Christ Church

Sports & Fitness

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Thursdays

Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – Mondays

Thu 23 Jul20:30Britannia Village Community Hall(4.7mi)

via Britannia Village Community Hall

CommunitySports & Fitness

Tennish

London's new landmark creative district. Music, theatre, dance, visual arts, rehearsals, events, weddings and celebrations.

Thu 23 Jul21:00Woolwich Works(2.9mi)

via Woolwich Works

Live Music

Around £15

Arts Music Lounge: Jimmy Lindsay

An Evening with British Reggae legend Jimmy Lindsay & His Band Jimmy was born in Kingston, Jamaica and is a genuine reggae/soul artist with a cultured musical history. At the age of nine he and his family relocated to the UK where his musical career began as a soul singer in the sixties. Jimmy came to fame as the front man of Cymande in the 70’s. His undisputed excellence when commanding vocal authority and technique is delivered with a remarkable confidence and passion. Jimmy then went on to a solo career and found himself at the forefront of British reggae aligning himself with reggae greats as Joe Gibbs, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Andy and Bob Marley . Further, Jimmy’s song writing delves deeper into the roots of reggae and communicates a powerful message through his Jamaican roots touching your soul and dancing feet. The strength of song writing is documented on three solo albums ‘Where Is Your Love’, ‘Children Of Rastafari’, and Jimmy Lindsay and Rasuji Live at The Venue 1980. His chart success includes his superlative re-working of the 1977 British Reggae award winning single Commodores’ ‘Easy’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’. Tickets : £15 each before 17th July with no commission. Then £18 each if available From tickets please

Fri 24 JulShrewsbury House Community Centre(1.9mi)

via Shrewsbury House Community CentreCurated

Pizza workshop for families with Wanderers of the Woods

Workshops & Classes

Around £20

Pizza workshop for families with Wanderers of the Woods

Join our Kindergarten community to make your own pizza dough (to take away) and cook a pizza (to eat in) in our wood oven! During the workshop, we will be making Neapolitan pizza dough using the recipe from a masterclass by Rossopomodoro, which you will take home to let rise. We will then stretch pre-risen dough and top it with mozzarella and tomato sauce to make a classic Margherita pizza (or a rosemary focaccia as a vegan option), which you can enjoy in the beautiful gardens of Shrewsbury House. The cost of the event is £20 per family, which includes a small pizza to enjoy during the workshop and the dough to take home. All ages welcome! As a Community Interest Company (CIC), proceeds will be used to fund the equipment and material for the gardening project that we have started in partnership with Shrewsbury House. Book here

Fri 24 JulShrewsbury House Community Centre(1.9mi)

via Shrewsbury House Community CentreCurated

Workshops & Classes

Online Hypnobirthing Course (July)

Dates/times: Weds 22nd, Thurs 23rd, & Fri 24th July [6:30pm - 9:30pm]

Fri 24 JulRise & Glow Births(2mi)

via Rise & Glow BirthsLocal gem

Community

Highlights

Highlights At the Docks Royal Docks Summer Splash Fri 24 July - Sun 16 Aug Dive into a free lido at the heart of Royal Victoria Dock View event At the Docks Ensemble Festival 2026 Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026 A free outdoor festival packed with circus, dance, physical theatre, and music. Two days of explosive performances for all ages. View event LFA 2026 Belonging at Royal Albert Wharf Tues, 30 June 5 - 8pm Explore Royal Albert Wharf’s development through resident stories, architecture & photography, examining belonging, community, and inclusion View event

Fri 24 JulThe Royal Docks(3.3mi)

via The Royal DocksLocal gem

Community

A safe, supportive after‑school space for young people

A safe, supportive after‑school space for young people at Charlton Triangle Residents Association & Community Office. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 JulCharlton Triangle Residents Association & Community Office(3.7mi)

via Charlton Triangle Residents Association & Community OfficeLocal gem

Community

Foodbank

Please note that the Bexley Foodbank operates using a Voucher System. More information on how to get a voucher can be found [here](https://bexley.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/) or you can call between 9am-12pm Monday to Friday.

Fri 24 Jul09:30Trinity Baptist Church(2.9mi)

via Trinity Baptist Church

Community

Community Café

Fridays between 12 – 3pm at our community café in the Main Hall. All are welcome! Meet other fellow residents for a chat and to meet new people. Light lunch and refreshments are available to purchase. Our café is run by volunteers, please get in touch if you are interested in getting involved. The café takes cash only currently.

Fri 24 Jul13:00Ringway Centre(4.4mi)

via Ringway Centre

Likely freeCommunity

Help Shape Erith’s Future

Book your spot! We encourage people to be part of the entire process but you are welcome to join whichever session(s) you can: Friday 24 July, 1pm - 4pm · Saturday 25 July, 11am - 2pm · Friday 31 July, 1pm - 4pm · Saturday 01 August, 11am - 2pm These workshops are part of Cleaner, Greener East London — a community-led campaign bringing people together across East London to take action on environmental challenges through creativity, learning, and community action. By taking part, you are helping shape a greener future not just for your neighbourhood, but for communities across the region.

Fri 24 Jul14:00The Exchange(3.1mi)

via The ExchangeLocal gem

Children & Family

Youth Club

It is time to close the generational divide and have a unity amongst all ages as we look to the Cross of Calvary. Days Lane Youth Club takes place on a Friday, and will have the older generation of our church cross paths with the younger generation and share biblical wisdom with a gospel centred a

Fri 24 Jul19:00Days Lane Baptist Church(1.1mi)

via Days Lane Baptist Church

Religion & Spirituality

Women's Group

Discussions, Bible Study, prayer on the last Friday of each month

Fri 24 Jul19:00St Paul's Church(3mi)

via St Paul's ChurchLocal gem

Children & Family

Friday Youth Meetings happens every Friday at 7-9pm

All Children are welcome. In the meetings we divide them to 2 or 3 groups depending on numbers of Youth Leaders available 0-5 6-11 12-18

Fri 24 Jul19:00St Mark's Church of England Beckton: 218 Tollgate Road, London E6 5YA(4.5mi)

via St Mark's Church of England Beckton: 218 Tollgate Road, London E6 5YALocal gem

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Venues with events near Welling

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

Shrewsbury House Community Centre1.9 miles away Days Lane Baptist Church1.1 miles away Bostall Community Library1.2 miles away

More about Welling

Greater London, England

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