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 Southwark Council's enewsletter for residents.
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Join our green savers email list to get regular tips to help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint.
Join a family street party in Camberwell
The Blue Elephant Theatre is hosting a family street party on 27 August on Wyndham Road, SE5. Enjoy a circus performance, music performances, food, fun and games and more! It's all funded by our cultural celebrations fund.
Watch vintage swing dancers near London Bridge
On 28 August, catch an afternoon of great swing tunes and dancing and (if you want) have a go yourself! It's free!
Visit our recycling centre: a free, fun, family day out
Explore our diggers and trucks, join upcycling and craft workshops, bring your bike for a safety check and see how we sort your recycling. Join the fun-filled, family-friendly day out, Saturday 10 September, 10am to 4pm.
Walk along our new art trail
Walk along our new free art trail from Peckham Square to Brixton. Follow ten large painted globes that aim to bring people together to make racial justice a reality. Visitors can collect a physical map from Peckham Library.
Bag a vintage bargain on 3 September
Visit Copeland and Bussey Building in Peckham on Saturday 3 September from 11am to 5pm for some pick and mix vintage clothing. Shop for 1960s to 1990s men's and women's gear, all for £20 a kilo.
Summer sports camp in SE1 for 5 to 11-year-olds
Introduce your child to new sports activities and boost their physical activity, health, development and social skills. The sessions run 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday until 31 August (excluding the bank holiday). Costs apply.
Discover a giant mythical whale, massive warship and hidden people...
Try an easy-to-follow trail designed for children around London Bridge. Take in great views of the Thames and search for amazing artworks and landmarks.
Mini London Marathon: calling all young runners
Run the 2.6km route and be one of the first people to cross the world-famous London Marathon finish line this year. Athletes aged between 11 and 17 need to apply before 12 September for a chance to join Team Southwark.
Inspire the next Lionesses: free football for girls
Come along to weekly after school football sessions in Rotherhithe. It’s a great way to keep active and meet new friends.
A thrilling adventure with a free, secret, self-guided audio tour
Sneak past frightening wolfdogs, listen out for bears and get ready to battle the shapeshifters on an audio adventure around Southwark, starting at the Unicorn Theatre, SE1. Grab a phone and headphones, download the audio and get going!
Discover other activities for all ages
There’s plenty going on across Southwark including sports and fitness, theatre, music and heritage events, including many things that are free.
 New adult learning courses: sign up now
Courses include upholstery, carving, creative writing, pottery and guitar. If you want to get active then try Zumba, Pilates and tap classes – available weekdays, evening and weekends.
Find out if you need planning permission: made easy
Not sure if you need planning permission? Our tool will help! Answer simple questions, follow the help text and find an easy answer as to whether your project will need permission.
Enjoy a free gig from a charismatic chanteuse
Join an eclectic excursion into the roots of Black music on Saturday 27 August. Catch Sister Cookie’s set at The Scoop, close to London Bridge.
Join thousands returning bowel cancer screening kits and getting the all clear
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers, and anybody can get it. That's why the NHS send free bowel cancer screening kits to use at home. If you receive a kit, please return it. It could save your life.
17 new council homes completed in Camberwell Green
Building works are now complete on 17 new council homes in Goschen Estate, Camberwell Green, as well as a playground and communal garden.
Polio vaccinations for one to nine-year-olds
Polio virus has been found in London sewage. Children aged one to nine in London need to have the polio vaccine to get strong protection. The NHS is contacting parents when it's time for your child to get a polio vaccine. Children aged between one and nine-years-old will be invited by their GP to get a polio vaccine. Guy’s Hospital is also running vaccine clinics for five to nine-year-olds that you can book now, without waiting to be contacted by the NHS.
Loans and grants to bring your empty property back into use
If you own an empty property in Southwark you could get a loan or grant to help you bring your empty property back into use as housing.
Southwark's A-level students come out on top
Our A-level students achieved a set of impressive results this year amid a return to summer exams. They beat national figures across every grade range. Nearly all exam entries were awarded a pass grade.
Struggling with mental wellbeing and work? Get confidential help
If you're unemployed, or stressed at work you can speak to an employment adviser who can help you find the support you need.
Monkeypox symptoms and vaccination
Monkeypox cases in the UK have been rising, but the risk of catching it is low.
Get £324 extra if you get Pension Credit
If you get Pension Credit you can also get more financial support, such as a one-off cost of living payment of £324, to help with the cost of living this winter. If you are over state pension age, and are on a low income, you might be eligible.
Rye Lane traffic survey: closes 16 September
Tell us what you think about Rye Lane in Peckham – what it’s like to walk, cycle or use public transport in the area. Have your say on what transport on Rye Lane looks like in the future.
You could get over £1,000 for healthy food and milk for your child
You could be eligible for help with healthy food and milk for your child if you're aged:
- 18 or over and are pregnant, or have children under four-years-old and you get certain benefits
- Under 18, pregnant and don't get benefits.
Get help to reduce your winter fuel bills, apply now
You, or someone you know, could be eligible for help with winter fuel bills. Grants of up to £25,000 are available to improve your home and save money on your energy bills.
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