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 APRIL
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Come along this weekend to the Wandsworth Art Markets, support local artists and nab some original artwork!
The Wandsworth Art Markets, organised in partnership by Citizen's Art London and Wandsworth Council, will pop up in New Union Square (Nine Elms), St Mary's Churchyard (Putney) and All Saints Church (Tooting).
Sat 1 - Sun 2 April, 1 - 5pm
Get crafty yourself and join the free creative workshops happening alongside the Wandsworth Art Markets. There will be loads to get involved with at each location, from a Rangoli inspired sand workshop to painting alliums and drawing dinosaurs.
No booking is required, as places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Find out times and locations of the workshops:
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Single Use Planet Exhibition
Wandsworth families are invited to attend Single Use Planet - a free art exhibition at Southside Shopping Centre.
Single Use Planet has worked with over 50 primary classes from schools across Wandsworth to explore single use plastics, and the detriment they have on our planet.
Come along to explore the art and take part in pop-up workshops with local artists, using different materials to explore keeping the earth’s oceans and creatures healthy, as well as creative competitions.
Single Use Planet is a collaborative project facilitated by Wandsworth Council and the Royal College of Art, in partnership with Kids Against Plastic and hosted by Southside Shopping Centre. The project is led by artist Blake C. Joshua.
Southside Shopping Centre (upper level, outside Cineworld)
Open to the public 10am – 5pm on Sat 22, Sun 23, Sat 29, Sun 30 April and Mon 1 May
If you have any questions please contact creativewandsworth@wandsworth.gov.uk
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Randall Tesserae: New public art commission celebrates Battersea’s ceramics heritage
Inspired by the craftmanship of Jesse and Henry Rust (prolific and highly respected makers of decorative tiles and mosaics in the late 19th and early 20th century), artist Maria Gasparian and print-maker Augusta Akerman have collaborated with students at St John Bosco College to create a new public artwork, located near the site of the historic Rust Company in Battersea. The artwork is displayed on hoardings surrounding the site of the new homes being created for local residents at Randall Close.
Artist and architect Dr Maria Gasparian has written a feature for Wandsworth Art giving an insight into her research on local heritage for the Randall Tesserae artwork.
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Battersea Arts Centre: Homegrown Art Gallery
Drop into Battersea Art Centre’s first Homegrown Art Gallery, featuring the works of talented young female artists they’ve been supporting the work of:
Dulcie Davy, Claire Lawton, Ines Yearwood-Sanchez, Chimna Lionn and a selection of artists curated by Courtney Brown.
This event is part of Battersea Arts Centre's Homegrown Festival 2023 - a week-long celebration of young artists and producers taking over their building.
Wed 12 - Sat 15 April, 12 - 7pm
Free event – no booking required
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Going Back To My Youth
You are invited to revisit your youth! If you're over 55, you can join DJ Decades for a trip through the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Please bring your own drinks. Free hot dogs and nibbles will be provided.
This event is brought to you by the Alton Estate Regen Team.
Fri 14 April, 5 - 8pm
Manresa Clubroom, Fontley Way
No need to book, just turn up.
Do you have special dietary requirements? Please let the organisers know if you're vegeterian or vegan by emailing Jo Baxter or calling 07974 586335.
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Tara Theatre Young Company: DNA
DNA is a vibrant exploration of contemporary British identity as shaped by the ancestral cultural identities of our families, and the complex politics of borders, boundaries and movement that leave their mark. Created by Tara Theatre's talented Young Company and directed by Associate Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra, this moving production promises to challenge your assumptions and leave you with a new appreciation for the stories that shape young people today. DNA invites you to leave your handprint on this story.
Tue 18 - Sat 22 April
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Putney Library: PhotoDoc Lifetime Exhibition
Exhibition of photos + writing by Wandsworth artist Nicholas Mackey.
PhotoDoc Lifetime celebrates a creative journey of over 50 years where imagery and words come together.
“As a kid, I was over the moon when my beloved Scottish grandmother gave me my first camera: a 1913 Kodak with an extendable leather bellows. It proved to be my passport into a magical universe of making pictures which I’ve been exploring with gusto ever since.“
Mon 3 – Fri 28 April
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Omnibus Theatre: The Woman Who Turned into a Tree
Daphne is desperate to re-invent herself, to turn over a new leaf. She plants the seeds for her perfect life, but the fruit tastes rotten. The Woman Who Turned into a Tree is a new play by Netflix writer Lisa Langseth (Love & Anarchy) based on an ancient myth about obsession and isolation.
Use code WATREE for an exclusive What's On In Wandsworth discount.
Tue 4 - Sat 22 April
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New Stagers: The House Amongst The Willows A psychological thriller that promises to keep you guessing right to the end! Fletcher and his fiancée Sadie visit the parents of his previous wife. He hasn't really told her much about his last wife's death, and Sadie makes several startling discoveries before she learns the truth about everything. Wed 26 - Sat 29 April, St Anne's Hall, Tickets: £12.
Battersea Arts Centre: The PappyCabaretShow Join The PappyShow company for an evening of radical joy, radical care and radical existence. The playful ensemble company host this exciting mixed-bill of performances that showcase their own work and other outstanding artists they love. Booking Required Fri 14 April, 7.30pm
World Heart Beat: Samuel Yirga Trio, and coffee ceremony Samuel Yirga is an ambassador of Ethiopian Jazz. Sun 2 April, 2.30pm
Matt’s Gallery, Nine Elms is pleased to present two new exhibitions: Nicola Bealing's 'Chapter 2: The Borough' and Carolyn Thompson's 'Vague Poetics'. Both shows are open until Sun 16 April.
Battersea Choral Society - Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius. For the performance they will be joined by the Tiffin Chamber Choir, with the mezzo soprano Catherine Hopper, tenor Andrew Staples, baritone James Cleverton and The Battersea Ensemble, all under the baton of Sam Evans. Sat 1 April, 7.30pm
Royal Academy of Dance: Mental health awareness week with a conversation between Steven McRae (Principal of The Royal Ballet and RAD Ambassador) and Tim Arthur (RAD Chief Executive) This is a hybrid event. The ticket price for in-person attendees includes refreshments and an opportunity to network after the event. Wed 17 May
Wimbledon Art Studios: Wimbledon Art Fair Indulge in a spectacular showcase of 150+ exhilarating artists and makers, pre-book your free ticket today and be in with a chance to win £200 to spend at the fair. Thu 11 – Sun 14 May
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Easter Bonnet Making Workshop
Come along to Portswood Space for a free Easter Bonnet making workshop.
Children will be provided with a straw bonnet and crafting materials.
Thu 6 April, 2.30 - 4pm
Suitable for ages 3 - 12
Portswood Space, 4 Portswood Place, SW15 4ED.
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Royal Academy of Dance: Silver Swans Summer School
New for this year, Royal Academy of Dance's summer school offers you the chance to dive deep into a week full of dance and movement.
You will experience ballet technique, repertoire and Pilates classes, and Move to the Musicals workshops, with a performance for friends and family at the end of the week, plus a ticket to see Mamma Mia! in the West End.
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Work and Play Scrapstore: Craft boxes
Arts and crafts charity Work and Play Scrapstore has launched craft boxes to occupy children during the Easter holidays. Each box contains the materials to make three beautiful felt birds to hang up together with clear instructions to follow.
The cost is £10 including postage; email jen.dolan@workandplayscrapstore.or.uk for the BACS payment details or buy them directly from the store in Tooting.
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Egg-tastic Party
You are invited to attend an EGG-TASTIC PARTY!
Jointly hosted by the Alton Regeneration Team and Roehampton Library, there is set to be a full day of fun events:
- 2pm - 3pm crafting
- 3pm - 3.30pm story time
- 3.30 - 4pm scavenger hunt
Wed 5 April
Suitable for ages 3 – 10
Roehampton Library
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Come singing at Putney Library Did you know that singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood? Join us to do fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs. Every Wed, 3 - 4pm
Wandsworth Music introduces a brand-new ensemble to Wandsworth Music Academy Wednesdays: the Wandsworth Music Guitar Ensemble! Join us at Burntwood School, Earlsfied for the chance to perform in a group with other guitarists from around Wandsworth. Available to students aged 8 and above with a minimum of 2 terms worth of lessons. Every Wed, 5 - 6pm
Learn to make your own music tracks at Wandsworth Music's Production Course! Join them at Burntwood School, Earlsfield as part of Wandsworth Music Academy Wednesdays. If you are interested in creating your own digital music, this course is for you! This course is open to students aged 10-16, both beginners and those with experience of using music production software. Every Wed, 6 - 8pm
Bounce Youth Theatre, Tooting: Do you have an 11 - 14 year old looking to do something new? No experience necessary. Join Bounce Youth Theatre to be in our brand-new play: Threads.
Group 64: Easter Holiday Projects: Hakuna Matata, 4 - 7 years old, Wed 12 - Fri 14 April, £90. Follow the Yellow Brick Road, 7 - 11 years old, Mon 3 - Thu 6 April, £115.
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Wandsworth Great Big Green Week
Great Big Green Week is a national week of community action from Sat 10 to Sun 18 June to tackle climate change and protect nature.
Wandsworth Council are inviting existing groups, schools, businesses, projects and initiatives – and encouraging NEW community initiatives – to run community events promoting positive behaviours around climate change and sustainability in the borough.
There are different ways you can get involved with Great Big Green Week, including attending Wandsworth Council's workshop, running an event, applying for a microgrant or simply spreading the word and encouraging everyone in Wandsworth to get involved!
Microgrants of between £100 - £250 are available for Great Big Green Week events.
Community Workshop: Thu 20 April
Microgrant Deadline: Fri 28 April
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Have your say on Culture and Art in the Wandsworth’s new Night Time Strategy
Wandsworth Council are asking people who live, work and visit the borough to comment on the first draft Night Time Strategy for Wandsworth. The Strategy looks at how we can improve the borough between 6pm and 6am.
We would love your feedback on the first draft of the strategy for culture and art.
Deadline: Sun 14 May
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Make your art in Battersea and Nine Elms Commission
Are you a local artist or performer in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth Council want your creative ideas for Battersea and Nine Elms this year! The commission has the theme of ‘Grow and Flourish’ and all ideas are welcome, from visual arts to dance and anything in between.
Selected projects will receive £3,000 and some producing support.
Deadline: Thu 13 April
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Previse Events: Callout for Community Artists and Performers for Coronation of King Charles III Celebrations
Previse Events are looking for Wandsworth based community artists and performers to join them for a weekend of celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III (Sat 6 - Mon 8 May).
Artists can express their interest in putting on family friendly events in one of the following spaces: Coronation Gardens, Shillington Gardens, Wandsworth Common, Tooting Common and Furzedown. Each venue will have a small set up including a 3m x 3m gazebo for cover.
They are also looking for a small number of groups to potentially play on Mon 8 May in Battersea Park.
Fees should be discussed with Previse Events - please include a breakdown of your production costs as part of your expression of interest.
Expression of Interest Deadline: Sun 2 April
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World Heart Beat is recruiting - Senior Development Manager (Trusts and Foundations)
Are you interested in joining the World Heart Beat team? This is a critical yet exciting time for charity World Heart Beat, as they establish their new music education and concert venue in Nine Elms; looking to capitalise on the new funding relationships created through their successful capital campaign and COVID response programmes; and launch new professional development programmes extending their reach nationally.
Please email kirsty@worldheartbeat.org to apply.
Closing Date: Thu 20 April, 12pm
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Sound Connections are looking for a new Deputy Director to join the team and be part of the next phase of the organisation’s development!
With three-year support from Youth Music and success as a new ACE National Portfolio Organisation, this is an exciting time to be joining Sound Connections. This is a central leadership role (full-time) with responsibility to support the wellbeing of the team, implement strategy, manage programmes, generate income and report to funders and supporters.
Closing Date: Tue 2 May, 9am
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World Heart Beat: New Wandsworth Venue Available for Hire
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens is a stunning new concert hall, studios and music education centre, in Nine Elms. Their beautiful spaces can be hired for events, from conferences to celebrations. They offer technical services to include filming / live streaming, and musicians to perform for your guests. Funds from hires support their charitable work with children in the Borough.
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Are you a compassionate, caring an open-minded individual aged over 18 years? If so could you commit 1-2 hours a fortnight to volunteer as a befriender for at least a year? You do not need prior experience, personal qualities and values such as empathy, mutual respect and trust, acceptance of self and others, are more important.
Our aim is to offer befriending relationships to adults with experience of mental ill-health, promoting confidence in those we befriend to access opportunities and services within the community.
Training course dates:
Fri 2 September, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Sat 3 September, 10am-3.30pm
Sat 17 September, 10am-3.30pm
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