Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

Upcoming events at Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

Workshops & Classes

Around £48 standard price £38 concessions

Culinary Seaweed Workshop

Join Melanie for the first ever culinary seaweed workshop at Brockwell Park on Saturday 13 June. We will be examining British and Irish seaweeds, tasting different varieties, learning the history of eating what grows in our seas and comparing to nations and cultures that have a long tradition of seaweed harvesting for food. We will make and eat a seaweed salad as well as enjoy a tasting plate prepared by Melanie showcasing a variety of seaweeds. You will make your own bespoke furikake from a buffet full of dried seaweeds and fun flavours of different dehydrated vegetables and salts, to take home with you. *due to using sesame seeds and possible cross contamination those with severe sesame allergies should not attend. Please bring 1 small jar approx 200-250ml to take away your furikake in. About Melanie McIntosh Melanie McIntosh makes, eats and talks pickles and ferments. From preserving the garden at an early age in Canada to scouting out all the flavours of pickled things while living in Japan thus cementing a love of ‘sour’ and funk. Melanie left cooking at Little Duck the Picklery to make and sell her ferments during the covid years. She has worked in R&D and as a chef in Germany, Poland, New York, and most recently filmed a television show in Japan about the preservation technique called tsukudani.

Sat 13 Jun14:00Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Community

Summer Plant & Preserves Fair

Join us for the BPCG Summer Plant & Preserves Fair. We’ll have a range of plants all lovingly propagated and cared for by our amazing team of garden volunteers. Plus our shop will be stocked with seasonal jams, marmalades and chutneys, all made by our volunteers in the kitchen, alongside jars of local honey: treat yourself or pick up a thoughtful gift with a homemade touch. There will also be music from the Brixton Tatterjacks Morris and free kids’ craft activities. We’ll have a hot lunch, tea and cakes, botanical cocktails, local craft beer and organic wine available in the barn. Stop by for lunch and enjoy a delicious vegan curry (pre-order to guarantee yourself a bowl and help us plan ahead). And as always, our cake table will be groaning under the weight of choice! All food will be vegetarian, unfortunately we’re unable to cater for any dietary requirements. INFORMATION Tickets: Free entry! Hot meal – £8 adult / £5 kids Pre-book a hot lunch – one ticket per meal. Timings: Shop – 10am – 5pm Kids’ crafts – 1 – 4pm Food and drinks – 1 – 4pm Brixton Tatterjacks Morris – time TBC If viewing on a phone, scroll to the bottom of the page to book This event is a fundraiser BPCG loses out on visitors to the garden and shop during festival season.

Sun 14 Jun14:00Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Community

Around £24.00 – £30.00

Green Woodworking Induction: From Log to Spoon

Come and learn the traditional craft of green woodworking. In this induction you will be shown how to safely use greenwood tools, axes, knives, and make your very own spoon in the process. Dress for the weather, as the workshop will take place outside. For safety, please wear shoes or trainers, no sandals. Bring a snack, but tea and coffee are free. Only 6 places are available for each induction, so book now! INFORMATION Times: 12.30pm – 4.30pm Ticket price: Standard Price £30 Concession £24 Running time: 4 hours Recommended age: For ages 18+ If booking on a phone, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Fri 19 Jun13:30Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Workshops & Classes

Around Standard Price  £45 Concession  £35

Fermentation Workshop: Summer Edition

Learn how to make your own kimchi and take your fermentation journey to the next step with delving into the how-tos with fermented drinks. Join Melanie for our fermentation workshop using seasonal ingredients where you’ll become confident in lacto-fermentation techniques at this hands-on class. We will make a summer kimchi and learn about fermented drinks using the abundance from the gardens. We will talk through a little history as well as different techniques from around the world and have an opportunity to enjoy a tasting plate showcasing assorted ferments. Please bring two 1/2 litre jars – it doesn’t have to be any special jar as long as it have a close-fitting lid and is thoroughly cleaned. INFORMATION Tickets: Standard Price £45 Concession £35 Running time: 2 hours Age recommendation: 12+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) If viewing on a phone please scroll to the bottom of the page to book.

Sun 21 Jun14:00Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Food & DrinkWorkshops & Classes

Around £60.00

Hands-On Indian Cooking Workshop & Shared Lunch with Lucy & Diva

The workshop will explore “Indian” food contextualised within the British foodscape, focusing on seasonal and low-waste principles. You will learn concepts and techniques to build confidence in departing from recipes and cooking Indian-inspired workshop will also touch on Ayurvedic principles to emphasise the importance of food as medicine, rooted in our local landscape. Our food language is guided by Permaculture, which will be woven into the programme. The workshop/meal will be vegetarian/vegan and designed around how we eat in India. It will be a ‘thali’ style meal which will consist of a grain, a bread, a pulse, a dry vegetable, a starter/side dish and a side pickle (achaar) along with a pre-made dessert. What to expect: Herbal tea Hands-on cooking session Shared lunch together A pickle to take away What to bring: A jar Box for takeaway if there is any left over A notebook and a pen for notes Aprons will be provided, but feel free to bring your own We are not an allergen-free kitchen. Please get in touch if you have any allergies to see if the workshop is suitable for you. INFORMATION Ticket price: Standard Price – £60 Timings: 9:50 – 10:00 – Arrivals & herbal tea 10:00 – 10:30 – Intro and harvest in the garden (weather allowing) 10:30 – 12:30 – Workshop 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch Recommended age: For ages 18+ If booking on a phone, please scroll to the bottom of the page. About the Facilitators & Chefs Lucy and Diva run a seasonal supper club ‘Sharing...

Sun 28 Jun11:00Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Live Music

Around Music: £16 Standard price £12 Concessions Food: £7

Gig at the Greenhouses: Mambista with Ducato Piotrowski

Gypsy Jazz An evening of Gypsy Jazz, Gypsy Swing, Jazz Manouche, Hot Club-style Jazz, or whatever you want to call the music invented by Romani Jean “Django” Reinhardt (1910–1953) and French jazz violinist Stéphane Grap-pelli. Guitarist extraordinaire Ducato was born into the tradition in Poland to a Roma family and carries the flame with passion and virtuosity, and has played everywhere from Pizza Express Jazz Club to the Royal Festival Hall. Ducato Piotrowski – Guitar Davide Mantovani – Bass Benjamin Czureja – Guitar Information Tickets Music: £16 Standard price £12 Concessions Food: £7 per person Timings 18.30: DJ Gerry Lyseight 19.30: First set 20:15:DJ Gerry Lyseight 21.15: Second set 22.00:DJ Gerry Lyseight 22.30: Finish If viewing on a phone, scroll to the bottom of the page to book Food & Drink The bar will be open all evening with delicious botanical cocktails, local craft beer, organic wine and soft drinks. Delicious hot food will be available from 7pm – 9.15pm courtesy of Carey’s Kitchen. Pre-order by adding food tickets to your order. Menu Sweet Potato & Pea Curry (Vegan) Kidney Bean Curry (Vegan) We put on our Gigs at the Greenhouses to let people hear brilliant music, enjoy our lovely gardens and to raise money so that the community can benefit from BPCG seven days a week. About Mambista Mambista ran as a monthly club night at The Portico in West Norwood until NYE 2024 with live music from bands such as Sexteto Café, Yaaba Funk, Balkanatics, Grupo Lokito...

Sun 5 Jul19:30Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Workshops & Classes

Around £56.00 – £70.00

Willow Basket Weaving Workshop

Come along and enjoy a day of creativity, learning the traditional craft of willow weaving. You will make an elegant willow bowl or basket which you can take home at the end of the day and if you happen to be a rather quick weaver you may even have time to make a little decorative willow sphere. Willow weaving is a traditional craft once practised in many places where willow trees grow, typically on open flat ground that has a plentiful water supply such as the Somerset Levels. Willow is a very versatile weaving material from which you can create decorative and useful items such as plant supports, willow sphere planters, garden sculptures, ‘live’ fences, firewood baskets and shopping baskets. In this workshop you will learn about the various types of willow you can weave with and the differences between living willow and basket makers willow. You will become familiar with tradition tools such as the bodkin and rapping iron. All material and tools provided. INFORMATION Ticket prices £70 full price £56 concessions Running time 6.5 hour workshop plus an hour break for lunch Age recommendation 16+ If viewing on a phone please scroll to the bottom of the page to book. “As a complete beginner I loved learning about willow weaving in BPCG’s new barn. It was a small friendly group and Cat the tutor was great. We each made a basket and either finished them on the day or took home the materials and knowledge to do so.

Sun 19 Jul11:00Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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Live Music

Around Music: £16 Standard price £12 Concessions Food: £7

Gig at the Greenhouses: Mambista with Grupo Lokito

Soukous, Salsa Grupo Lokito fuses two great musical styles in a glorious cocktail of Con-golese and Cuban sounds. Led by Wonder Woman aka Sara McGuinness. Grupo Lokito guarantee hip-swinging mayhem with their enticing dance moves, evocative songs and sensuous rhythms. Previous gigs include South Bank Centre, The Sage, Gateshead, WOMAD, African Oyé, and the EFG London Jazz Festival. “Grupo Lokito’s joyous live performance” Songlines Current album: Bomoko (Malecon Productions) grupolokito.co.uk Information Tickets Music: £16 Standard price £12 Concessions Food: £7 per person Timings 18.30: DJ Gerry Lyseight 19.30: First set 20:15:DJ Gerry Lyseight 21.15: Second set 22.00:DJ Gerry Lyseight 22.30: Finish If viewing on a phone, scroll to the bottom of the page to book Food & Drink The bar will be open all evening with delicious botanical cocktails, local craft beer, organic wine and soft drinks. Delicious hot food will be available from 7pm – 9.15pm courtesy of Carey’s Kitchen. Pre-order by adding food tickets to your order. Menu Split Pea Curry (Vegan) Mushroom Curry (Vegetarian) We put on our Gigs at the Greenhouses to let people hear brilliant music, enjoy our lovely gardens and to raise money so that the community can benefit from BPCG seven days a week. About Mambista Mambista ran as a monthly club night at The Portico in West Norwood until NYE 2024 with live music from bands such as Sexteto Café, Yaaba Funk, Balkanatics, Grupo Lokito, Nerija, Krar Collective and Da Lata...

Sun 26 Jul19:30Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses

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