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Free day pass for our leisure centres
We're offering you a free day pass to try out one of our local leisure centres. The pass will get you a free swim session, a free gym session and a tour of the centre.
Enchanting winter market near London Bridge
Head to London Bridge city for an enchanting winter festival including vibrant market stalls, themed karaoke rooms, pop-up bars and more!
Find bargains at Peckham Salvage Yard
Hunt for vintage, antique gems and unique Christmas gifts at Peckham Salvage Yard on Copeland Road on Sunday 26 November (£1 entry), near Peckham's fantastic array of shops, cafés and bars.
Stranger Sings! Enjoy a smash-hit parody musical
Book now for a sci-fi spoof: a wild and irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. Tickets are from £16 and performances run from 13 December to 6 January 2024 in Southwark Playhouse, SE1.
Up your tennis game at a court near you
Tennis pro, or a beginner of any age – we’ve got tennis courts across the borough for you. Some fees apply if you want to book courts or coaching. Under-18s get free membership to book once a day, for 30 minutes, with no charge.
Activities and information for children and families
Free Christmas Fair at Surrey Docks farm
Get in the festive spirit at Surrey Docks Farm in SE16 on 2 December (11am to 4pm) where there’ll be carol singing, craft stalls, mulled wine, animal handling, plus wreath making kits and beautiful Christmas trees on sale.
Winter holiday clubs for 4 to 16s: book now
If your child gets benefits-related free school meals they can join one of many winter of Food and Fun holiday clubs in Southwark. The clubs run fun activities and provide healthy and free food.
Rapunzel heads to Peckham this December!
Enjoy a modern take on Rapunzel, with a few added twists, at Theatre Peckham this December. Tickets from £7.50.
Measles is spreading: check your family is protected with a MMR vaccine
Cases are rising in south east London. It’s a serious and potentially fatal illness, which can be prevented by vaccination. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR (measles mumps and rubella) vaccine by checking their red book (child health record). It’s not too late for adults to get vaccinated if you’ve not had both doses of the MMR vaccine. Contact your GP if you or your child is not up to date.
Let it Snow! Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert
Babies, toddlers and their parents and carers can head to St Barnabus Church, SE21 on 20 November for a classical music concert series. Little ones can roam about and revel in the live music, while you enjoy some top-notch performances. (Tickets £17, two children go free with each paying adult.)
More updates
News: cost of living support in Southwark
We've relaunched our 'Here to Help' cost of living campaign. We're working with faith leaders, organisations in the voluntary sector, and tenant and resident associations to make sure you know where to go if you need help with the cost of living.
Children urgently need foster carers in Southwark
We're looking for foster carers for children of all ages. Our foster carers get a generous allowance and excellent training and support. We’re looking for foster carers from all our communities, but you need to have a spare room.
Free: three months' bike hire
We're funding The Try Before you Bike scheme, which allows you to hire a bike for three months, free of charge. Codes can be gifted to family and friends (as long as they live in Southwark) so they can join in on the cycling adventure.
Get help to lose weight: free virtual Weight Watchers support
If you're 18 or over you may be eligible for 12 weeks’ free weight loss support. This includes virtual expert coaching, and discounted gym membership. You'll need to have certain body mass index (BMI), and be a resident or be registered with a Southwark GP to apply. Places are limited, so apply today!
Thank you to peer supporters in Southwark
Peer supporters in Southwark use their lived experience to help people with mental health needs. They volunteer and work across the council, the local NHS and the voluntary sector. Our heartfelt thanks to you all. Each one of you is doing crucial work to embrace, empower and uplift.
Learn how to help someone if their heart stops
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an emergency lifesaving procedure that can help if someone's heart stops beating. The free training teaches you how to give CPR and use a defibrillator, which can more than double chances of survival.
New walking maps for schools
To encourage more children and families to walk, cycle and scoot to school, we've produced 25 new walking maps showing routes to local schools. The waterproof maps will be displayed at a prominent place either inside or outside the schools.
Get online in our libraries: free Wi-Fi, computer and tablet loans
If you're registered with a Southwark library you can use the Wi-Fi throughout the day, and book a library computer, or tablet (in certain branches) for up to an hour per day for free. You can also print from our, or your own device (fees apply).
Free five-minute health check at a local library or leisure centre
You can check your height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate and more at free health check kiosks. Find them at Dulwich, Brandon, Camberwell, and Canada Water libraries, and at also at The Castle Leisure Centre, SE1 and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre.
Health and wellbeing advice at a local roadshows
Look out for our health and wellbeing van visiting events near you. You'll be able to get a range of advice 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
Follow our leisure centre social accounts for the chance to win prizes
Followers on our leisure centre social media accounts will be entered into prize draws (until 11 December) for free memberships, personal training sessions, gym and swim session and online Les Mills classes. So, make sure you’re following us!
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