Southwark Leisure opens its doors!
We're directly managing our leisure centres again under the name Southwark Leisure. You'll find fantastic facilities, friendly staff and great activities in all our centres.
Buy a one-month membership to try us out!
Try us, free of charge, at our open days
Our centres are open for free taster sessions on 1 and 2 July, subject to availability. Drop-in to use the pool and gym free of charge or call your local centre to book a free exercise class taster session.
Book classes on our app or website
You can also read our media release about the launch of Southwark Leisure
What's on
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush's arrival
We're joining people across the UK to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush, and the legacy of the Windrush generation.
Try an architecture walk starting at Canada Water (and get an amazing view)
Explore the history and changing architectural face of the Docklands – at one time the world’s largest port. You can also discover Russia Dock Woodland and enjoy far-reaching views (sometimes as far as Wembley Stadium) from Stave Hill.
Free talk: Out Loud – A History of LGBTQ+ people and public libraries
Head to Dulwich Library on 27 June to hear a potted history of public libraries, as both havens for and censors of LGBTQ+ material.
Celebrate Refugee Week in Southwark
Refugee Week (19 to 25 June) is a celebration of refugees' contributions to art, culture and society and this year's theme is Compassion. Head to St Giles Church in Camberwell on 1 July, from 11am to 4pm, for a celebration event.
Find a bargain at Peckham Salvage Yard
Hunt for vintage and antique gems at Peckham Salvage yard on Copeland Road on Sunday 2 July (£1 entry), near Peckham's array of shops, cafés and bars.
Join a Southwark 2030 workshop
Over 2,000 people have joined our Southwark 2030 events or participated online, sharing their ambitions for Southwark. At our next workshops, in July, we will share what we’ve heard and check we’ve not missed anything. Participants get a £10 voucher.
Our news updates
Hundreds of new council homes completed on Aylesbury Estate:
Southwark foster carers among local heroes honoured at civic awards:
We've celebrated new leisure centre at Canada Water reaching full height:
Construction begins for almost 700 new homes in Southwark:
Building works reach the highest point at new council homes site in Peckham:
Bakerloo line extension backed by all London councils:
District heating expansion to slash Southwark’s carbon footprint:
Peckham Square: new design teams and a new home for local arts charity:
Last chance: redeem your £66/£67 vouchers, if you have a pre-payment meter, by 30 June
If you have a pre-payment meter for energy bills, you should be getting help through the government's support scheme. Most people get six vouchers (via text, email or post) worth £66 or £67 each. Redeem them at your usual top-up point by 30 June – the vouchers expire after 90 days. If you have any expired vouchers you can ask your energy supplier for replacements.
Cost of living drop-in event
Get cost of living advice on a range of topics, including debt and rent arrears, benefits energy bills and more on 6 July at Silverlock Tenants Hall, Warndon St, London SE16 2SB. Drop in between 10am and 1pm.
Get over £1,000 in total to buy healthy food and milk for your child
You could be eligible for the Healthy Start scheme 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.
Your health updates
Don't miss out: COVID-19 vaccines for all end soon
At the moment, everyone aged five or over can get a first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccination. After the 30 June 2023, this offer will end. Book now if you’ve still not had your first or second dose and don’t want to miss out.
Last chance: get your COVID-19 booster if you’re eligible
COVID-19 is still making thousands of people ill every week. Protection against it (either from catching the virus or from a vaccination) fades over time. The NHS is offering a further vaccination to those at highest risk of severe illness.
Health roadshows hit Southwark this summer
Look out for our health and wellbeing van visiting events. You'll be able to get a range of advice available at all the free events including:
- preventing and managing diabetes
- local cancer screening
- blood pressure and weight checks
- what your local leisure centre can offer you
Why speaking to your GP about prostate cancer is key for black men over 45
One in eight men in the UK will get prostate cancer. But, it’s even more common in Black men – with one in four being diagnosed with the condition in their lifetime. The NHS recommends that Black men over the age of 45 speak to their GP about their risk of prostate cancer, even if you are not experiencing symptoms.
More updates
Rent useful household items at the Canada Water Library of Things
At Canada Water Library of Things you can borrow high-quality items, like drills, carpet cleaners, and projectors, from as little as £1 per day, before returning them for another neighbour to use. Reserve online and pick up at Canada Water Library.
Go to a careers fair in Elephant and Castle
Get free career advice and find out about employment and education opportunities at the Elephant and Castle Careers Fair. Held at Castle Square (Elephant Road, SE17 1EU) on Thursday 22 June between 2pm and 6pm.
Give your views: our flood risk strategy for Southwark
Flood risk is an issue that affects many people in Southwark, and will continue to do so as we feel the effects of climate change. We want to hear from people who live, work or visit the borough.
How we can make Southwark more age-friendly
We want to hear from anyone on how we can make the borough a better place for older people, so they can live healthy and active later lives.
Free: get active in Southwark’s parks this summer
We're running five health and wellbeing park events this summer starting from 29 July. Come and take part in a taster session, including exercise classes, family sport, BMX (Burgess Park), training on outdoor gyms, hear about local leisure centre opportunities, and find out about healthy lifestyle services in Southwark.
Get fruit trees for your school
Last year, in partnership with Veolia and Groundwork we delivered 25 fruit trees to five schools in Southwark as part of the Veolia Orchard programme. Schools can apply now for this year's planting programme.
Walworth Town Hall Community Space is looking for a new operator
Walworth Town Hall Community Space is looking for a not-for-profit organisation to run the new community hub in the heart of Walworth. If you have experience of managing and operating a community space please get in touch.
Beat the heat – stay safe this summer
Hot weather can be life-threatening for older adults, people with long term health conditions and young children. Look out for signs of heatstroke and dehydration in yourself, and others during hot weather.
Help us decide what youth activities to fund
Aged 10 to 18 or up to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities? Tell us what you like doing in your spare time to help us decide what young people's activities to fund. The survey takes five minutes and you could win a £50 JD Sports voucher.
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