South West Fest
Over 80 events taking place across south Westminster
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2023 30th JUNE 21st JULY
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We would like to say an enormous thank you to all our sponsors, funders, supporters, and community partners.
Without you we would simply not be able to make SouthWestFest happen and continue to support, entertain and inspire the south Westminster community and beyond. To make a donation today, visit: https://www.givey.com/ southwestfestsw1
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Welcome to SouthWestFest
SouthWestFest is a long-established cultural community festival that brings creative, inspiring and fun events and activities to those living and working in south Westminster. With something for all ages, our Festival will take place across south Westminster between the 30th June and 21st July 2023.
This year our festival theme is ‘SouthWestFest at Twenty’. A festival of celebration, reflection and hope: celebrating the 20th year of the Festival; reflecting on how the area has changed in that time and exploring our community’s hopes for the future of the area, with a sustained focus on the environment and wellbeing.
SouthWestFest Opening Weekend - Pimlico Proms and Festival Day will return again this year on Friday 30th June and Saturday 1st July 2023 in St. George’s Square. As the largest events in the local calendar, we can’t wait to have you back!
We’ve been working with local residents and organisations to collect stories, memories and the impact of the Festival over our last 20 years, as well as images, videos and objects! This has been collected and curated into the SouthWestFest at Twenty Exhibition, an exciting event from Thursday 6th - Sunday 9th July at Cave. The exhibition will also have ongoing activities to collect your hopes for the future!
Our Chloe’s Day of Play is back with even more activities on Saturday 15th July - a fantastic day of fun, workshops and activities for children and young people (and parents/ guardians who are big kids!), including: circus skills, planting workshops, craft and sports activities and more!
We’re super excited to announce we’re bringing back our Art Trail with the support of Open Age, after a year break! It’ll feature the work of local artists from around the borough across multiple venues and will run from Friday 14th - Friday 21st July. Get out and
about in your own time and follow the map to explore the local creativity.
Do you like walking and discovering more about the local area? We’ve got a series of 8 Walking Tours around the south of the borough exploring local heritage and the local environment tailored specifically for children & families, and adults & older adults.
The fun doesn’t stop there as our three week programme is chock-a-block with great events, workshops, classes and activities taking place every day and produced in partnership with local organisations and venues from across the local area.
If you want to register to take part in our events, workshops and activities, or just want to stay up to date with our most recent news and announcements, then head over to our website www.southwestfest.org.uk and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about all our Festival updates.
ما يفوق ٨٠ حدث مجاني في جنوب وستمنستر لكل الأعمار ويتضمن الفنون والمهارات والصحة والتراث. 3 2023 Contents The Organisers 4 Festival Diary 6 Week One 10-17 Week Two 18–21 Week Three 22–24 Festival Venues 28 Support SouthWestFest Back cover
The Organisers
We have an amazing and dedicated team, who work all year round to make this fantastic festival possible, this year with fresh team members providing new experience!
Festival Director Dodie Finamore
Festival Producer George Bailey
Festival Chair Catherine Drake Wilkes
Trustees Sara Wheeler MBE (Vice Chair), Patricia Alert (Treasurer), Laura Buttigieg, Sarah Rennix and Aaron Paterson.
Festival President Jane Buttigieg
SouthWestFest
c/o Pimlico Resource Centre
Walston House
Aylesford St
London
SW1V 3RL
Charity reg. 1124849
Find us on social media:
Facebook: @SouthWestFest
#SouthWestFest2023
Twitter: @SWFest
#SouthWestFestAtTwenty
Instagram: @swfest
You can also sign up to our mailing list via the website: www.southwestfest.org.uk
Information contained in this programme is correct at the date of printing. Some event details may change, and more events will be added online, please check the website for amendments.
Please note there will be official photographers at some of our events and that crowd scenes will be used for future publicity. If you do not wish to be photographed please let our photographer know.
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Festival Diary
6 Date Event Page 30th June Pimlico Proms 8 30th June - 21st July WAES Pimlico Adult Learners' Summer Exhibition 10 30th June - 2nd, 7th - 9th, 14th - 16th, 21st July Play Studio 10 30th June Art Workshop 20 Years of Westminster 10 30th June Wellbeing Art with Meditation 10 30th June Evening Concert 10 1st July Festival Day 8 1st July Pimm’s at the Festival 11 1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th July Story Space 11 2nd July Transforming the Ordinary – A Sensory Street Walk 11 3rd, 10th, 17th July Women-only Exercise 12 3rd July St. James the Less - Past, Present and Future 12 4th, 11th, 18th July Chair Exercise 12 5th, 12th, 19th July Yoga for Men 12 5th, 12th, 19th July Women’s Wellbeing Workshop 12 5th July Steps of Change 13 5th, 12th, 19th July Bloomsbury Football Taster Session 13 5th July Noye's Fludde 13 6th - 9th July SouthWestFest at Twenty Archive & Exhibition 14 6th, 13th, 20th July Parent & Baby Support Group 16 6th July Westminster Healthy Eating Workshop 16 6th July Walking Football Tournament For Older People 16 6th July Confidence To Be Your ‘Best-Self’ at Work 16
Date Event Page 7th July The History & Poetry Walk of Churchill Gardens 16 7th July Pimlico Lunchtime Concert 16 7th July A Walk into the Past 17 8th, 16th July Life Drawing 18 8th July Come & Sing: Mozart ‘Coronation Mass’ 18 8th July Choir School Fete 18 8th July From Me to You: Community Art Making Workshop 18 8th July Community Climate Action 18 9th July A Street Tree Walk from Victoria to Pimlico 19 9th July From Me to You: Community Art Making Presentation 19 10th July Wellbeing Tai Chi 19 11th July Civil Service Choir Summer Concert 19 11th July Hartbeeps Summer Party 20 11th July Face Yoga & Mindfulness 20 12th - 14th July Summer Flamenco Dance: Grace & Style 20 13th July Starting Your Theatre Company 20 14th - 21st July Art Trail 21 14th July Pimlico Lunchtime Concert 21 14th July Evening Concert 21 15th July Westminster in the Abbey 22 15th July Chloe’s Day of Play 22 15th July V&Me Buggy Drive Thru 22 16th July Dedication Festival - Gala Evensong 22 18th July Managing Your Menopause Journey 22 19th July Tea Dance 23 20th July Business Start-up Coffee Morning 23 20th July Choral Evensong 23 21st July Pimlico Organ Project Open Access Day 23
South West Fest
Pimlico Proms
30thFriday June
St. George’s Square | 6pm - 10pm | Venue 14
Join us in the Square for a Summer’s evening of classical and contemporary music with Kew Wind Orchestra and The Chelsea Pensioners along with a special guest! Renowned for their symphonic, popular and jazz music, these award-winning and critically acclaimed ensembles will be performing show stopping and moving pieces. We’ll also be joined by special guest Lokkhi Terra, you’ll be taken from the Mela’s of Bangladesh to the streets of Havana, via some districts in Lagos and on to a bustling club in London to close the night!
Bring along your picnics and bubbly, sit back and enjoy the night! No food or drinks served on site. For all ages. Donations welcomed.
Entrance from the central East Gate only. Please contact us if you have any access requirements on info@southwestfest.org.uk
Tickets will be released online in batches. A select number of paper tickets will be available from Cave, SW1V 2QP.
Register for your free ticket at: www. southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on
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Opening Weekend 2023
Saturday 1st July Festival Day
St. George’s Square | 12pm - 6pm | Venue 14
Join us, and thousands of local residents of all ages, at our largest event in the programme - our Festival Day has something for everyone!
Don’t miss out on our 40 stalls with arts and crafts, jewellery, cakes, activities and games, as well as lots of information from local services and groups. We’ll also have food stalls with tasty treats.
Our Workshop Zone is full of creative and crafty sustainable activities for everyone to take part in delivered by the Royal Institute, Westminster Abbey, WAES, Tate Britain and more! With the Abbey Centre and Community Champions, we’ll have our Health Zone with health and wellbeing activities, taster
sessions, the ever popular rock climbing wall and information from local providers.
Meet the LEYF team, learn about their sustainability work within their nurseries and take part in fun activities.
Check out the performances on our Main Stage by local performing arts groups and bands, including; PMF SingOut!, Unique Dynamites and Flamenco con Gusto! As well as a modern interactive Punch & Judy with Meat and Potato Theatre and other walkabout performances taking place around the site.
We can’t wait to see you in the Square!
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WEEK 1 30th June - 7th July
WAES PIMLICO ADULT LEARNERS’ SUMMER EXHIBITION
For All | WAES
30th June - 21st July | 9am - 5pm
Venue 21 | WAES Pimlico
Come along to view the artistic creations of WAES’ adult learners on courses based at their Pimlico Centre. WAES Pimlico is home to the Graphic Design and Floristry departments, offering courses up to Level 3 as well as a range of short courses.
The exhibition is free to view and there is no need to book or buy a ticket - just come along to the WAES section of Pimlico Library and let the reception team know you are there to view the exhibition. Open MondaySaturday.
www.waes.ac.uk
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: marketing@waes.ac.uk
PLAY STUDIO
For Families With Children Under 16 | Tate Britain
30th June - 2nd July, 7th - 9th July, 14th - 16th July, 21st July | 10am - 5pm
Venue 19 | Tate Britain
A space for families to play, make and create together. Dress up, perform in front of a green screen and choose a soundtrack. Or draw, create something, play with sand and objects or recreate your favourite painting and make connections between the images and stories in the galleries. Suitable for families of all ages with children under 16, including early years. Please note, children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/playstudio
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: hello@ tate.org.uk
ART WORKSHOP 20 YEARS OF WESTMINSTER
For All | Open Age
30th June | 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Venue 15 | St. Margaret’s Centre
Create expressive paintings or other artwork using interesting tools and techniques. This 2 hour workshop will allow you to develop creative compositions whilst fully exploring the history of Westminster. There is an opportunity to display the created works of art in this year’s SouthWestFest Art Trail.
Book Here: bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah on 020 4516 9969
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: hmunns@openage.org.uk
WELLBEING ART WITH MEDITATION
Ages 50+ | Open Age
30th June | 4pm - 5.30pm
Venue 15 | St. Margaret’s Centre
Join Open Age and Sahara for a Meditative art-making session. This is a variation on the normal meditative process. Unlike standard meditation that focuses on the self-release of your negative emotions through guidance or conscious submergence into your psyche, meditative art-making emphasises harmony using art and your creativity as a medium.
Book Here: bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah on 020 4516 9969
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: hmunns@openage.org.uk
EVENING CONCERT
For All | St. Stephen’s Church
30th June, 14th July | 6.45pm - 7.30pm
Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church
Please join St. Stephen’s for a Recital by Annabel Gordon (cello) with Matthew Blaiden (piano). Retiring collection in aid of St Stephen’s Music Fund.
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@ sswsj.org
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PIMM’S AT THE FESTIVAL
For All (Ages 18+ for Alcohol) | St. Saviour’s Church
1st July | 12pm - 5pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
Outside the front of St. Saviour’s Church, get your refreshments of Pimm’s and soft drinks, perfect for a relaxing afternoon listening to the Festival Day events taking place in St George’s Square. The proceeds from the stall will help St. Saviour’s to continue its work supporting the local community.
www.stsp.org.uk
Non-ticketed | Event Contact: office@stsp. org.uk
STORY SPACE
For Families With Children Under 16 |
Tate Britain
1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th,13th, 15th, 16th, 20th July | 10am - 5pm
Venue 19 | Tate Britain
A place for families of all ages to read, imagine, play and create. Featuring a library of books by Black authors, Indigenous authors and authors of colour from around the world, Story Space celebrates books that centre children of colour, and aims for everyone to see themselves reflected in the books they read. Once you’ve discovered new stories, tell your own through our dress-up and drawing activities! Suitable for families of all ages, including early years. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/playstudio
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: hello@ tate.org.uk
TRANSFORMING THE ORDINARY –A SENSORY STREET WALK
For All | SouthWestFest with Growing Understandings
2nd July | 10.45am - 12pm & 1pm - 2.30pm
Venue 9 | Meeting at Statue of Ferdinand Foch, Grosvenor Gardens
Join SouthWestFest and nature-educator Michael Holland on an interactive guided tour of south Westminster exploring nature in an urban setting.
10.45am Walk for Children and Families, Only 20 tickets available.
1pm Walk for Adults and Older Adults, Only 15 tickets available
This interactive walk, centred around shapes, patterns, colours, and textures of both the natural and built environments, will highlight the details of flora and fauna and architectural elements amidst the city’s streets.
Experience a thought-provoking stroll that will open your eyes to the wonders of nature among ‘the everyday’. The family walk will include craft activities to try along the way. Only 20 tickets available per walk.
Book Here: www.southwestfest.org.uk/ whats-on
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: info@ southwestfest.org.uk
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WOMEN-ONLY EXERCISE
Ages 18+ | The Abbey Centre
3rd, 10th, 17th July | 11am - 12pm
Venue 5 | Churchill Gardens
Residents Hall
Get fit, lose weight and have fun! Work out in a relaxed and supportive environment with The Abbey Centre’s exercise sessions just for women.
Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: clemence. kalanga@theabbeycentre.org.uk
ST. JAMES THE LESS - PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE
For All | Friends of St. James the Less
3rd July | 7pm - 9pm
Venue 14 | St. James the Less Church
As a member of Eco Church, St. James the Less is committed to sustainable activities, supporting the local community and, together with the Friends, seeking imaginative solutions to the restoration of this historic Grade-1-listed building. Expert historians will explain the origins of this unique Church within its social context, and the detailed design of George Edmund Street’s vision 160 years ago. After a break for refreshments, specialist architects and engineers will outline our exciting - and challenging - plans to restore the building to its former glory, using sustainable methods where we can. Donations appreciated.
www.sjtl.org/friends
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: churchadmin@sjtl.org
CHAIR EXERCISE
For All | Thamesbank Centre
4th, 11th, 18th July | 11.30am - 12.30pm
Venue 20 | Thamesbank Centre
Join Sahara in a variety of seated exercises at the Thamesbank Centre, open to all abilities. Booking not required, feel free to turn up on the day.
Ticketed: £2 | Event Contact: cavepimlico@ gmail.com
YOGA FOR MEN
Ages 50+ | The Abbey Centre
5th, 12th, 19th July | 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Venue 15 | St. Margaret’s Centre
Yoga is a safe and effective way to increase your physical activity. These sessions can help you in offering an introduction to yoga, improving your strength, balance, coordination and flexibility whilst reducing your stress.
Book using event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: clemence. kalanga@theabbeycentre.org.uk
WOMEN’S
WELLBEING
WORKSHOP
Ages 18+ | The Abbey Centre
5th, 12th, 19th July | 1.15pm - 3.15pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
Join this free, friendly and supportive group to meet other women, share your experiences, and discover new ways to look after your mental and physical wellbeing! The Abbey Centre’s Community Champions will be on hand to provide advice and support, alongside massage or other pampering treatments once each month. www.theabbeycentre.org.uk/womenswellbeing-workshops
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: clemence.kalanga@theabbeycentre.org.uk
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STEPS OF CHANGE
For All | SouthWestFest with Westminster Archives
5th July | 4pm - 5.15pm & 6pm - 7.30pm
Meeting Point TBC
Explore how the landscape and environment of south Westminster has changed over the last 20+ years with local expert Peter Daniels from Westminster Archives.
4pm Walk for Children and Families, Only 20 tickets available.
6pm Walk for Adults and Older Adults, Only 15 tickets available.
Walk with us as we chart the shifts in the environmental and architectural changes across south Westminster from marsh-land to what we walk on now, the impact on the environment and as we ask questions of what the future of Westminster could be like.
Book Here: www.southwestfest.org.uk/ whats-on
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: info@ southwestfest.org.uk
BLOOMSBURY FOOTBALL TASTER SESSION
Ages 8-13 | Bloomsbury Football
5th, 12th, 19th July | 6pm - 7pm
Venue 10 | Pimlico Academy
Bloomsbury Football Foundation gives every young person aged between 7 and 16 the chance to get on the pitch and experience the power of football. The Foundation supports every young person to achieve their goals. In an inclusive and welcoming environment, players will improve their football skills, mental & physical health, make new friends and most importantly, have fun! First session free, subsequent sessions will have fees attached.
Book Here: info@bloomsburyfootball.com or call Magnus on 07724608600
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: info@ bloomsburyfootball.com
NOYE’S FLUDDE
For All | Pimlico Musical Foundation
5th July | 7pm - 8pm
Venue 12 | St. Gabriel’s Church
This performance will be the culmination of a term’s worth of educational workshops run by Pimlico Musical Foundation in local primary schools, during which children will learn about climate change through the story of Noah’s Flood and be prompted to think about how they can best care for their local environment. Recommended for families and children.
Book here: www.pimlicomusicalfoundation. org.uk/whats-on-list/noyes-fludde-23
£5 discount available using code SWF23 at checkout.
Ticketed: £15 / Under 30s Free
| Event Contact: marketing@ pimlicomusicalfoundation.org.uk
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WEEK 1
SouthWestFest at Twenty Archive & Exhibition
For All | SouthWestFest
6th - 9th July | Times Vary
Venue 3 | Cave
Join SouthWestFest for this brand new event celebrating and exploring the history and impact of the Festival since its beginning 20 years ago.
Thursday & Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 5pm
We’ve been collecting images, stories, memories and the impact of the Festival on the lives of local residents and organisations. We’ve been looking at how the wider area has changed in this time. Come along to explore what we’ve found, and take part in fun activities looking to our future!
What are your hopes for the future and the environment of the local area...?
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: info@ southwestfest.org.uk
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PARENT & BABY SUPPORT GROUP
WAES PIMLICO ADULT
For Parents with Babies 0-12 Months | The Abbey Centre
6th, 13th, 20th July | 9.30am - 11.30am
Venue 11 | Pimlico Toy Library
Join this free group for parents and babies to meet, socialise and play together. Trained, local Maternity Champions volunteers will be on hand to help you understand local services and resources, keep you and your baby active and healthy and meet other new parents living in your area. Booking priority given to those living in Churchill or Tachbrook estates.
Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: clemence. kalanga@theabbeycentre.org.uk
WESTMINSTER HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOP
For Older Residents | Open Age
6th July | 11am - 1pm
Venue 15 | St. Margaret’s Centre
Even those of us who want to shop and eat more healthfully often feel overwhelmed as we are bombarded with news about what we should and shouldn’t eat. Much of this advice can be confusing and budget can always be an issue. Join Open Age for an interactive cook and taste session and learn all about maintaining a healthy lifestyle on a budget.
Book Here: bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah on 020 4516 9969
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: hmunns@openage.org.uk
INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING
For Young People | London Playwrights
6th July | 11am - 1pm
Online Event
In this interactive and practical workshop, you’ll delve into the basics of playwriting: from coming up with an idea to developing your story, creating interesting characters and more! You’ll also look at how plays are formatted and explore options for budding playwrights who want to learn more beyond the session. Suitable for complete beginners.
Book Here: www.londonplaywrightsblog. com/workshopsclasses
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: londonplaywrightsblog@gmail.com
WALKING FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
For Older People | The Abbey Centre
6th July | 6pm - 8pm
Venue 4 | Chippendale House Football
Pitch
People of all ages can enjoy Walking Football, a low-intensity version of the beautiful game!
Join this fun tournament organised by The Abbey Centre and discover a new way to enjoy football at your own pace. Walking Football can help you stay fit and healthy and meet new people as you keep your football skills sharp.
Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: colmjharris@ yahoo.co.uk
PIMLICO LUNCHTIME CONCERT
For All | St. Saviour’s Music
7th, 14th July | 1.15pm - 2pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
Join St. Saviour’s as they welcome Laurence Williams (Bass-Baritone) & Benjamin Markovic (Piano) to perform Robert Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ Op.48, Schumann’s best-known song cycle.
www.stsp.org.uk/music
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@ stsp.org.uk
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WEEK 1
A WALK INTO THE PAST
For All | SouthWestFest with Westminster Archives
7th July | 2pm - 3.30pm & 4pm5.15pm
Venue 23 | Meeting at Westminster Archives
Explore the heritage and history of south Westminster with local expert Peter Daniels from Westminster Archives.
2pm Walk for Adults and Older Adults, Only 15 tickets available.
4pm Walk for Children and Families, Only 20 tickets available.
Discover the important historical figures that lived, worked and made change locally and connect to the past.
Book Here: www.southwestfest.org.uk/ whats-on
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: info@ southwestfest.org.uk
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WEEK 2 8th - 14th July
LIFE DRAWING
For Adults | Cave
8th, 16th July | 10am - 12pm
Venue 3 | Cave
A great way to begin your life drawing journey in a safe and encouraging space in this untutored, relaxed life drawing session.
Ticket includes materials and a glass of bubbly! Limited spaces available.
Book Here: www.cavepimlico.co.uk/ cavemakes
Ticketed: £15 | Event Contact: cavepimlico@ gmail.com
COME & SING: MOZART ‘CORONATION MASS’
For Adults | St. Saviour’s Music
8th July | 10am - 7pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
Celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with a ‘Come and Sing’ Day at St Saviour’s Pimlico. The day will be spent rehearsing Mozart’s popular ‘Coronation Mass’, the first documented performance of which was at the coronation of Francis II as Holy Roman Emperor in 1792. You will then give an informal performance of the work at 6pm, open to the public, friends and families (free entry). The day will end with a drinks reception.
Book Here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ come-and-sing-mozart-coronation-masstickets-622661536417
Ticketed: £25 | Event Contact: music@stsp. org.uk
CHOIR SCHOOL FETE
For All | Westminster Abbey Choir School
8th July | 11am - 3.30pm
Venue 22 | Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard
Join The Westminster Abbey Choir School for their first in the Carolean Era Summer Fair! All are welcome to get involved with Morris Dancers, crafts, youth band inflatables and more.
www.westminster-abbey.org/choir-school
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: choirschool@westminster-abbey.org
FROM ME TO YOU: COMMUNITY ART MAKING WORKSHOP
For All | Millbank Creative Works
8th July | 11am - 4pm
Venue 19 | Tate Britain
Join Millbank Creative Works and St. Andrews Youth Club for a free fun drop-in art & craft workshop suitable for all ages and abilities. Get creative and make a mobile using recycled materials with local resident artist Juan DelGado.
www.millbankcreativeworks.org
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: info@ millbankcreativeworks.org
COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION
For All | Root ‘n’ Branch CIC
8th July | 1pm - 4pm
Venue 7 | Churchill Gardens Youth Club
Join Root ‘n’ Branch for a fun filled day to share ideas, information and resources to help us tackle climate change together. Activities will include: badge making, planting a herb box to take home, designing your own reusable shopping bag and playing fun eco games! On the day there will be workshops, handouts and information on how you can play your part in reducing the effects of climate change.
www.rootnbranch.org.uk
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: rootnbranch19@gmail.com
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A STREET TREE WALK FROM VICTORIA TO PIMLICO
For All | SouthWestFest with Growing Understandings
9th July | 10.45am - 12pm & 1pm2.30pm
Venue 9 | Meeting at Statue of Ferdinand Foch, Grosvenor Gardens
Join nature-educator Michael Holland for a Sunday stroll whilst also seeing a selection of common and unusual street trees.
10.45am Walk for Children and Families, Only 20 tickets available.
1pm Walk for Adults and Older Adults, Only 15 tickets available.
This interactive guided walk will give you an insight into some of the amazing backstories of trees – in terms of their uses and geography, the origins of their names and any symbolism, superstitions and traditions associated with them. The family walk will include craft activities to try along the way.
Book Here: www.southwestfest.org.uk/ whats-on
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: info@ southwestfest.org.uk
FROM ME TO YOU: COMMUNITY ART MAKING PRESENTATION
For All | Millbank Creative Works
9th July | 11am - 4pm
Venue 19 | Tate Britain
Join in this a celebration of local creativity including presentation of Juan delGado’s collaborative community mobile project accompanied by a sound installation from artist Sophie Barrett-Pouleau, bark tree planting with artist and sustainability
fashion designer José Hendo, Frankie Stein’s Community PunkTree intervention, Millbank’s Regenerative Community Column Setting all against a backdrop of discussion, Knowledge Exchanges, activities and networking!
www.millbankcreativeworks.org
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: info@ millbankcreativeworks.org
WELLBEING TAI CHI
Ages 50+ | Open Age
10th July | 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Venue 2 | Bessborough Gardens
Come and join Open Age outside in the gardens! Tai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches, sometimes described as meditation in motion as it promotes serenity through gentle movements. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion which connects the mind and body.
Book Here: bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah on 020 4516 9969
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: hmunns@openage.org.uk
CIVIL SERVICE CHOIR SUMMER CONCERT
For All | St. Stephen’s Church
11th July | 1pm
Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church
Please join St. Stephen’s for this concert that will be conducted by Stephen Hall OBE, Music Director. More information to follow.
www.sswsj.org
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@ sswsj.org
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HARTBEEPS SUMMER PARTY
Ages 0-5 | Hartbeeps
11th July | 2.30pm - 4pm
Venue 16 | St. Peter’s Church
Award-winning musical and sensory sessions for parent and child.
Hartbeeps would love to welcome you to their world filled with music, storytelling and multi-sensory play for babies and young children. A safe space to ignite and delight your little one’s freshly acquired senses. A moment to focus on bonding and building confidence.
Join Hartbeeps in their mixed aged event to celebrate summer!
Book Here: www.shorturl.at/gilMO
Ticketed: £13 | Event Contact: kimmy@ hartbeeps.com
FACE YOGA & MINDFULNESS
Ages 18+ | Women Only |
Inner Wings Wellness
11th July | 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue 1 | The Abbey Centre
Face Yoga is a combination of traditional and modern techniques, bringing together face massage, acupressure and relaxation exercises, which has been known to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, provide lifted and firmer muscles and relieve stress. Mindfulness involves maintaining an awareness of your thoughts, feelings and the surrounding environment. This onehour taster session will supply you with an introduction to Face Yoga and Mindfulness in a comfortable and friendly space.
Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: paula@ innerwings.co.uk
SUMMER FLAMENCO DANCE: GRACE & STYLE
For Adults | Flamenco con Gusto
12th - 14th July | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue 8 | City Lit
A three-day course to discover the joy, the power and the energy of Flamenco dance. This course welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate moving to music, developing coordination & stamina and just having a great fun flamenco time!
Book Here: www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/ flamenco-style-and-grace
Ticketed: £79/£51 | Event Contact: info@ flamencocongusto.co.uk
STARTING YOUR THEATRE COMPANY
Ages 16 - 30 | ChewBoy Productions
13th July | 6pm - 8pm
Online Event
Join the multi-award-winning production company ChewBoy Productions and learn how to set-up your own theatre company! Learn the basics of putting on plays, how to raise money, the nuts and bolts of marketing, networking and much more.
Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: info@ chewboyproductions.com
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ART TRAIL
For All | SouthWestFest with Open Age
14th - 21st July | All day
Various Venues | See Map
Back after a one-year hiatus, head out onto the streets of south Westminster to explore the creative talent all around us!
Trail features work from many local artists, hosted at various locations. All artwork can be viewed from street level; helping you to explore the local area while you discover art all around you.
Map found here: www.southwestfest.org.uk/festivalprojects
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: info@southwestfest.org.uk
PIMLICO LUNCHTIME CONCERT
For All | St. Saviour’s Music
14th July | 1.15pm - 2pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
Join St. Saviour’s as they welcome Erola Masqué & Gustavo Reis in performing works for violin and piano by J.S. Bach, Leoš Janáček and Manuel de Falla.
www.stsp.org.uk/music
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@ stsp.org.uk
EVENING CONCERT
For All | St. Stephen’s Church
14th July | 6.45pm - 7.30pm
Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church
Please join St. Stephen’s for a Recital by Hugh Benson (tenor) and guest together with Matthew Blaiden (piano). Retiring collection in aid of St. Stephen’s Music Fund.
www.sswsj.org
Free: Non-ticketed |
Event Contact: music@sswsj.org
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WEEK 3 15th - 21st July
WESTMINSTER IN THE ABBEY
For Children Under 18 and their Adults | Westminster Abbey
15th July | 10am - 11am & 12pm - 1pm
Venue 22 | Westminster Abbey
Pop into Westminster Abbey to discover how the history, columns and monuments of this world famous landmark are deeply connected to the streets, buildings and schools where we live, work and play. Find out just how much it really is Westminster’s very own Abbey.
20 spaces per tour. Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: families@ westminster-abbey.org
V&ME BUGGY DRIVE THRU
For Families | V&Me & SouthWestFest
15th July | 12pm - 4pm
Venue 6 | Churchill Gardens Square
V&Me strives to revolutionise the food options available to children and parents. Join them for a fun and interactive experience for parents with young children at SouthWestFest’s Chloe’s Day of Play. Discover their available food services, choose your meal option and receive your free meal!
www.vandme.co.uk
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: info@ southwestfest.org.uk
CHLOE’S DAY OF PLAY
For Children, Families and Young People | SouthWestFest
15th July | 12pm - 4pm
Venue 6 | Churchill Gardens Square
Back by popular demand, drop by for an afternoon of fun and activities in the open air! Circus skills with Stikling Circus, Power of Plants Workshop with Growing Understandings, Recycling & Environmental activities from Root n’ Branch, with other recycled arts and crafts, face painting, sports and sustainability activities and food provided by V&Me!
In memory of Chloe Balloqui.
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: info@southwestfest.org.uk
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DEDICATION FESTIVALGALA EVENSONG
For Adults | St. Saviour’s Music
16th July | 5pm - 6pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
Join St. Saviours for Choral Evensong sung by members of the Choir of St Saviour’s, Pimlico, past and present.
www.stsp.org.uk/music
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@ stsp.org.uk
MANAGING YOUR MENOPAUSE JOURNEY
Ages 18+ | Women Only | Inner Wings
Wellness
18th July | 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue 1 |
The Abbey Centre
In this one-hour workshop, you will learn techniques you can practise at home to enhance your menopause journey. Through a relaxed, safe and sociable environment, you will discuss the ways you can manage stress, how stress can bring on other symptoms of the menopause and explore a variety of exercises to support you moving forward. Refreshments provided!
Book via event email below.
Free: Ticketed | Event Contact: paula@ innerwings.co.uk
TEA DANCE
Ages 50+ | Churchill Gardens
Residents Association
19th July | 1pm - 3pm
Venue 5 | Churchill Gardens
Residents Hall
Roll out the Barrel down at the old Bull and Bush - Churchill Gardens! Put on your best Whistle and flute and Titfer and join Jane Buttigieg and others locals for an afternoon of song, dance and music.
Tickets £5 which includes a glass of bubbly or soft drink on arrival.
Book at Churchill Gardens and Cave.
Ticketed: £5 | Event Contact: cavepimlico@ gmail.com
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BUSINESS START-UP COFFEE MORNING
Ages 18+ | Women Only |
The Abbey Centre
20th July | 10am - 11.30am
Venue 1 | The Abbey Centre
Are you self-employed, or thinking about starting a business? Get inspired to build your business at this friendly and free coffee morning for women! Grow your network, get advice and share your experiences. Teas and coffees provided.
www.theabbeycentre.org.uk
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: laura. love-petschl@theabbeycentre.org.uk
CHORAL EVENSONG
For All | St. Stephen’s Church
20th July | 6pm
Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church
This Choral Evensong will be sung by the Choir of St Mary the Virgin, West Malling and will feature the premiere of a new setting of the Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis by Gillian Oldridge.
www.sswsj.org
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@sswsj.org
PIMLICO ORGAN PROJECT OPEN ACCESS DAY
For All | St. Saviour’s Music
21st July | 10am - 2pm
Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church
In 1870, the renowned English organ builder William Hill (one of the finest organ builders of the Victorian era) built a three-manual pipe organ for the Church, and restoration was completed in 2021.
Open Access for Children & Families, 10am - 12pm
An interactive morning introducing young people to the organ, learning how the organ works and exploring some of the instruments most popular and famous repertoire. If you play the organ or piano, feel free to bring along your music to try the instrument yourself!
Lunchtime Organ Recital, 1.15pm - 2pm
www.stsp.org.uk/music
Free: Non-ticketed | Event Contact: music@stsp.org.uk
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We’re excited for you to join us!
Festival Venues
Venue Address Number The Abbey Centre 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU 1 Bessborough Gardens 192-198 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1DX 2 Cave 81 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2QP 3 Chippendale House Football Pitch Chippendale House Football Pitch, SW1V 3BU 4 Churchill Gardens Residents Hall Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1V 3AL 5 Churchill Gardens Square Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1V 3AL 6 Churchill Gardens Youth Club Churchill Gardens Rd, Pimlico, London SW1V 3DL 7 City Lit 1-10 Keeley St, WC2B 4BA 8 Grosvenor Gardens 97 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 0RP 9 Pimlico Academy Lupus St, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AT 10 Pimlico Toy Library 133A Lupus Street, SW1V 3EN 11 St. Gabriel’s Church Warwick Square, SW1V 2AD 12 St. George’s Square St. George’s Square, SW1V 3QU 13 St. James the Less Church Off Thorndike St, Moreton St, Lillington and Longmoore Gardens, SW1V 2PS 14 St. Margaret’s Centre 1 Carey Place, SW1V 2RT 15 St. Peter’s Church 119 Eaton Square, SW1W 9AL 16 28
299 Venue Address Number St. Saviour’s Church St. George’s Square, SW1V 3QW 17 St. Stephen’s Church 38-42 Rochester Row, SW1P 1LE 18 Tate Britain Millbank, SW1P 4RG 19 Thamesbank Centre Turpentine Lane, Pimlico, SW1V 4BD 20 WAES Pimlico Lupus St, SW1V 3EY 21 Westminster Abbey 20 Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3PA 22 Westminster Archives 10 St Ann’s Street, SW1P 2DE 23
Support SouthWestFest
We are incredibly lucky to be able to present such a wonderful programme of events created for and by the community each year. This would not be possible without the support from our dedicated volunteers, staff and yourself, reading this!
Help make our 20th year one to remember - any donation we receive greatly contributes to ensuring we can continue to be a crucial cultural organisation for the area. Your donation means that we can continue to provide joy, inspiration and connection to the community and local services by improving health and wellbeing, developing skills, reducing social isolation and providing accessible opportunities.
In the wake of the last few years, we are still very much recovering. Help be a part of SouthWestFest’s future.
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