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JUNE24th—JULY15th

Over 60 events taking place across South Westminster

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.

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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 24th June and 15th July, 2022.

This year’s festival theme is ‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’, and is a collective reset and refresh after what we hope is the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic - providing much missed and needed new opportunities for the community to come together safely, enjoying the meaningful events and spaces that have been unavailable in recent times.

Alongside this, The SouthWestFest team feel it is urgent to consider our position in tackling the climate emergency, and support our community by raising awareness and programming exciting, practical and engaging sustainability and climate focused events and workshops. Westminster has the second worst levels of air pollution out of the 32 London boroughs and in addition to this, there is growing evidence that those most affected by the impacts of pollution are those in more deprived groups. We want our theme to acknowledge this and to open up conversations and action around this.

SouthWestFest Opening Weekend - after a two-year break we’re bringing back our Pimlico Proms and Festival Day on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th June in St. George’s Square. As the largest events in the local calendar, we can’t wait to present these once more and bring everyone together again!

Our Day of Play is back on Saturday 2nd July, and for 2022 we are dedicating the event to Chloe Balloqui, who passed away earlier this year from Neuroblastoma cancer.

Chloe was an inspiration and loved by the whole community in Pimlico, and beyond. We hope this event will be a fitting tribute to her amazing strength and love for life.

The day will once again be one that is full of fun, workshops and activities for children and young people (and parents/guardians that are big kids!), including: circus skills, planting workshops, craft, sports, activities and more.

This has been a huge hit at previous festivals, and we can’t wait to see all the smiling faces and hear all the laughter from those that attend. Don’t miss it!

We’ve been working on a brand new heritage project over the past few months, which is culminating in the Stories of Our Streets Heritage Trail on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July for all ages, supported by Heritage Lottery Funding. Explore at your leisure or book onto one of our tours to discover more about the local area and its history.

We also have a fantastic Workshop Programme with interesting and exciting events focusing on sustainability and the environment!

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 south Westminster area.

Contents Organisers

Festival Diary Opening Weekend Week One Week Two Week Three Festival Venues This is your Festival

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Organisers We have an amazing and dedicated team, who work all year round to make this fantastic festival possible, this year with new leadership and an expanded team!

Festival Director Dodie Finamore Festival Producer Edward Quigley Marketing Assistant Lucy Donald Festival Chair Catherine Drake Wilkes Trustees Sara Wheeler MBE (Vice Chair), Patricia Alert (Treasurer), Laura Buttigieg, Aaron Paterson and Sarah Rennix 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 #SouthWestFest Twitter: @SWFest #BreathOfFreshAir 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

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June

Event

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24th June - 15th July

(Re)Discover - Audio Walking Tour

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24th-26th & 29th June, 1st-3rd, 6th, 8th—10th, 13th—15th July

Story Space

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24th June - 15th July

Fundraising For The Red Cross For Ukraine

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24th June

Pimlico Lunchtime Concert: Long Beach Polytechnic High School Choir

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24th June

Pimlico Proms

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25th June

Festival Day

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25th June, 9th & 16th July

Musical Moments

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26th June, 3rd & 12th July

Inclusive Dance For Disabled People

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27th June, 4th & 11th July

Women Only Exercise

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27th June

Fresh Air Tea @ 3

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27th June

Introduction To Low Waste Living

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28th June

Floreat Open Rehearsal

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28th June

Plants In Our Lives, Part 1

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29th June

Confidence Skills Workshop

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29th June, 6th & 13th July

Yoga For Men

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29th June

Open Age Worldly Quiz

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29th June

The Breathing Instrument: Organ Recital

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29th June

Breathe Deep - Zumba Session

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30th June

Upcycling Workshop

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30th June

Trip To Sky Gardens

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30th June

Theatre Discussion

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30th June

Breath and Song: Join In And Sing Evensong

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30th June

Walking Football Tournament

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July

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1st July

Pranyama Yoga

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1st July

Pimlico Lunchtime Concert: Helena Moore, Soprano

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2nd July

Organ Explorers

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2nd July

Yoga In The Park

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2nd July

Day Of Play

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2nd July

Community Storytelling

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3rd July

Tree Walk

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3rd July

A Taste Of Bangladesh

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3rd July

Fresh Flamenco Dance

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3rd July

Climate Change Dance Workshop

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4th July

Wellie Boot Window Pots

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4th July, 11th July

Fitness Easy Pace

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4th July, 11th July

Ballroom Dance

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5th July, 11th July

Life Drawing Taster Session

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5th July

Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo

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5th July

Plants in Our Lives, Part 2

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6th July

Breath and Song: Join In And Sing Evensong For Children

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7th July

Seed To Table Healthy Eating On A Budget

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7th July

Clothes Mending

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8th July

Green Peace, Green Place (Online)

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8th July

Pimlico Lunchtime Concert: Eri Yamamoto, Pianist

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8th July

Green Peace, Green Place (Physical)

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9th July, 10th July

Stories Of Our Streets - Heritage Trail

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9th July

Citizens Art At Ebury Edge

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11th July

Table Tennis Walk

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14th July

Sing After School: End Of Year Concert

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15th July

Pimlico Lunchtime Concert: Jessica Gillingwater, MezzoSoprano

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15th July

Games In The Park

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South West Fest

Pimlico Proms St. George’s Square | 6pm - 10pm | Venue 15 With a much anticipated return, join us in the square for a Summer’s evening of classical and contemporary music with our old favourites, Kew Wind Orchestra and the Colla Voce Singers. Renowned for their symphonic, classical and jazz music, these award-winning and critically acclaimed ensembles will be performing show stopping and moving pieces.

Bring along your picnics and bubbly, sit back and enjoy the night!

No food or drinks served on site. For all ages.

Register for your free ticket at: www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

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Friday 24th June

Opening Weekend 2022

Festival Day

Saturday 25th June

St. George’s Square | 12pm - 6pm | Venue 15 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. With the Abbey Centre and Community Champions, we’ll have our Health Zone with health and wellbeing activities, taster sessions, Dr. Bike and information from local providers.

Meet the animals from Vauxhall City Farm at the pop-up farm, or enjoy fun-fair rides across the Square!

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; Doc Bowling and the Blues Professors, Flamenco con Gusto and South Westminster Community Choir! As well as other exciting performances taking place around the site, including Harmony Thyme.

We can’t wait to see you in the Square!

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24th June - 1st July

STORY SPACE •

Early Years / Families | Other Activity

24th-26th & 29th June, 1st-3rd, 6th, 8th— 10th, 13th—15th July | 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 4:45pm

Tate Britain

(RE)DISCOVER - AUDIO WALKING • For Ages 13+ SouthWestFest with Dodie Finamore 24th June - 15th July | Anytime Venue 2 | Start Point - Aylesford Street

Using memories and stories collected from local residents, Dodie has created an audio walking tour exploring Pimlico, its history and the community. Head out by yourself or in small groups for this 50 minute walking tour.

You’ll need headphones and an internet enabled device to take part. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Access the audio tour link below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

FUNDRAISING FOR THE RED CROSS FOR UKRAINE *

Park Lane Jewellery 24th June - 15th July | 1pm and 7pm Online Gina Bobin of Park Lane Jewellery is running twice-daily jewellery Q&A sessions to provide attendees with guidance about choosing and looking after jewellery, as well as offering a range of jewellery with 50% of proceeds being donated to the Red Cross appeal for Ukraine and specifically the needs of those in Ukraine as Winter approaches.

Email below for the Facebook URL. Free | gina.bobbin@yahoo.co.uk

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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.

Our library also includes stories about queer and disabled children and families. Read to yourself, to someone else, with each other, out loud. Once you’ve discovered some new stories, tell your own story through our character-building and storyboard activities!

Join us for ‘read aloud’ sessions on the 2nd July (and 1st Saturday of every month).

Free | www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tatebritain/story-space

PIMLICO LUNCHTIME CONCERT: LONG BEACH POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR • For All | St. Saviour’s Church 24th June | 1.15pm - 2pm Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church

This is a free concert at St Saviour’s Church, Pimlico with the choir performing a range of their favourite songs. It comes with a free printed programme.

Free (donations greatly appreciated) | www.stsp.org.uk

INCLUSIVE DANCE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE •

For Disabled Adults and Disabled Young Adults Ages 11+ | Step Change Studios 26th June, 3rd July, 12th July | 12.30pm - 1.30pm Venue 4 | Bridgefield House In partnership with Active Westminster and Everyone Active, we are providing opportunities for disabled people to participate in fun, inclusive dance, for all abilities. During sessions participants will explore different dance styles and themes.

Please register via email below. £3 per session | contact@stepchangestudios.com

MUSICAL MOMENTS •

For Families | Westminster Abbey 25th June, 9th July, 16th July | 10am - 1pm Venue 20 | Westminster Abbey Create a chorister’s ruff to get you in the musical mood! With your own Music Trail booklet, follow your musical map to complete the challenges as you explore the Abbey as a family. Your entry includes a multi-media guide and you can pick up another trail leaflet for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee galleries (free with a Westminster City Save card).

This activity is included in ticket price for entry to Westminster Abbey OR £7 with the Westminster City Save Card (per cardholding adult - includes free child ticket).

TEA AND MUSIC FOR ISOLATED INDIVIDUALS •

For Ages 50+ | Encouragement Through The Arts And Talking (ETAT) 28th June, 12th July | 2pm - 3pm Venue 19 | Thamesbank Centre This event is being held to encourage people to come out of their homes, get some fresh air and meet people to help with their health and wellbeing. Many of us have been unable to get out in the past few years and it can feel like such a big step for some people to socialise again. Our sessions have no agenda other than to enable people to meet with others and hopefully have a nice time.

Call the number below to register your attendance, as spaces are limited. £2 | Jane Buttigieg 07903 955624

Book tickets via the link below. £7 | www.westminster-abbey.org/families

WOMEN ONLY EXERCISE

For Women | The Abbey Centre 27th June, 4th July, 11th July | 11am - 12pm Venue 7 | Churchill Gardens Residents Hall Get fit, lose weight and have fun! Work out in a relaxed and supportive environment with our exercise sessions, exclusively for women.

Free | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

FRESH AIR TEA @ 3 • For Older Residents 27th June | 3pm - 4pm

Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church Join us for tea, cakes and conversation outside (weather permitting).

Free | www.sswsj.org

FLOREAT OPEN REHEARSAL • For All 28th June | 2pm - 3pm Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church

An opportunity to pause and listen to the beautiful voices of this choral ensemble: Associate Musicians of St. Stephen’s Rochester Row. Free | www.sswsj.org

INTRODUCTION TO LOW WASTE LIVING • For Ages 16+ | SouthWestFest with Sunny Jar Eco Hub 27th June | 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venue 13 | RSC Burlington House

An average London household produces approximately 970kg of waste every year!

Want to do something about your waste and move to a more sustainable lifestyle? Join us at this workshop to discover tips and techniques to live low waste in our modern lives, you will also learn how to make your own body scrub and other natural household items.

Only 15 spaces available, register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

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PLANTS IN OUR LIVES, PART 1 • For Adults | SouthWestFest with Growing Understandings 28th June | 6.30pm - 8pm Venue 10 | Ebury Edge Community Hall Join us to learn more about the powerful world of plants and the vital role they play in our daily lives, with expert ecologist, educator and author, Michael Holland FLS. Take part in exciting practical planting activities, and learn to make household items from the essence of plants.

Only 20 spaces available, register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

CONFIDENCE SKILLS WORKSHOP • For All | The Abbey Centre 29th June | 12.30pm - 2.30pm Venue 1 | The Abbey Centre Our free workshop will help you to develop the confidence to lead the life you deserve and discover a unique you! The workshops will focus on positive confidence-building strategies, different personality types, personal and professional strengths, and promoting yourself to others.

Free | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

YOGA FOR MEN •

For Men | The Abbey Centre 29th June, 6th July, 13th July | 12.30pm - 1.30pm Venue 16 | St. Margaret’s Centre Yoga is a safe and effective way to increase your physical activity. Our yoga sessions for men offer an introduction to yoga, which can help to improve your strength, balance, coordination and flexibility, and reduce stress.

Free | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

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OPEN AGE WORLDLY QUIZ * For Ages 50+ | Open Age 29th June | 1pm - 2.15pm Online (via Zoom)

What do you know about the world we live in? Why not come and test your worldly knowledge with this Open Age quiz, focusing on the environment and the world.

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

THE BREATHING INSTRUMENT: ORGAN RECITAL • For All | St. Stephen’s Church 29th June | 1.15pm - 2pm Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church Organ recital - programme to be confirmed.

Free | www.sswsj.org

BREATHE DEEP - ZUMBA SESSION • For All | St. Stephen’s Church 29th June | 7pm - 8pm Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church Fun Zumba class for all ages. Please wear gym shoes/clothes or otherwise comfortable clothes. £6 - Pay at Venue | www.sswsj.org

CAVE SUMMER EXHIBITION • For All | Cave Pimlico

30th June and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th July | 12pm - 5pm Venue 5 | Cave Pimlico The event is an exhibition of people’s artwork and is for anyone: new artists, old artists and people who have made pieces of work and have never had the chance or the confidence to exhibit them. Attendance is free and a fee of £10 (works smaller than A3) and £15 (works larger than A3) is payable by artists wishing to exhibit.

Free | Jane Buttigieg 07903 955624

TRIP TO SKY GARDENS • For Ages 50+ | Open Age 30th June | 1pm - 2pm Venue 14 | Sky Gardens Why not Join Open Age for a trip to the famous enlarged glass dome of 20 Fenchurch Street which is dedicated to three storeys of exquisitely landscaped public gardens and London’s most exclusive social spaces, including observation decks and an open air terrace.

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

UPCYCLING WORKSHOP *

For Ages 50+ | Open Age 30th June | 10am - 11.30am Venue 16 | St. Margaret’s Centre Come along to a fun upcycling workshop where we will transform used water bottles into bird feeders! To participate in this workshop, all you’ll need is a plastic bottle, two pencils and some string.

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

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THEATRE DISCUSSION *

PRANYAMA YOGA •

Once attendees have confirmed their attendance, they will be provided details of a theatre production based on our 2022 theme of the environment and climate emergency, and invited to watch this. We’ll then meet online to discuss the production and share thoughts and opinions.

A great opportunity to try Pranayama Yoga, a style of Yoga that really focuses on breathing. A very restorative session, based in the great outdoors.

For Ages 50+ | Open Age 30th June | 3pm - 4pm Online (via Zoom)

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

BREATH AND SONG: JOIN IN AND SING EVENSONG • For Adults | St. Stephen’s Church 30th June | 5.15pm - 7.30pm Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church

Join in and Sing Evensong Service. No vocal training needed, just enthusiasm!

5.15pm rehearsal for 6.30pm service Free | www.sswsj.org

For Ages 50+ | Open Age 1st June | 1pm - 3pm Venue 6 | Chippendale Pitch

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

PIMLICO LUNCHTIME CONCERT: HELENA MOORE, SOPRANO • For All | St. Saviour’s Church 1st July | 1.15pm - 2pm Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church

With Helena Moore (Soprano) and Richard Gowers (Piano), this concert features two of the most celebrated song cycles in the Art Song repertoire: Gustav Mahler: Rückert Lieder and Robert Schumann: Frauenliebe und Leben. There will be printed programmes with text and translations.

Free (donations greatly appreciated) | www. stsp.org.uk

WALKING FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT • For Ages 50+ | SouthWestFest with The Abbey Centre 30th June | 6pm - 8pm Venue 6 | Chippendale Pitch Take part, join a team or just come along to support a team at the annual SouthWestFest Walking Football Tournament!

Teams will be selected before the event, email Barry Pinder below to register your involvement.

Free | barry.pinder@sky.com

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ENROL NOW www.waes.ac.uk

Work-ready learning

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Visit our website to have a look at our full course offer and complete our online application.

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Or you can phone or email us and we will help with any questions you have: info@waes.ac.uk | 020 7297 7297

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We are here to help and support you.

Community learning

Leisure learning

LEARN NEW SKILLS •

Enrol now for courses starting September 2022.

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Many of our courses are free* for lower-income earners.

Contact us for details.

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We are supporting our communities with qualification courses clearly focused on employment-ready learning and opportunities to retrain in new career directions.

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We also offer a range of leisure learning opportunities and community programmes.

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Our experts are on hand to offer advice and assist with questions about careers, progression and leisure learning.

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A number of Level 3 programmes are now fully funded.

Other higher-level courses can be funded by advanced learner loans and financial help is available to support learners.

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We are committed to support all our learners prepare for employment, learn new skills and combat isolation.

* Subject to Terms & Conditions

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WEEK 2

2nd - 8th July

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ORGAN EXPLORERS •

For Families | Westminster Abbey 2nd July | 10am - 2pm Venue 20 | Westminster Abbey Explore Westminster Abbey’s musical history with opportunities to discover the ‘king of instruments’ - the organ! Take part in musical tours of the Abbey, visit the organ loft above the choir stalls, listen to our organists play the organ and explore pitch in our art and craft activities. You can also explore the Abbey with a musical trail and a trail around the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

This activity is included in ticket price for entry to Westminster Abbey OR £7 with the Westminster City Save Card (per cardholding adult - includes free child ticket).

Book tickets via the link below. £7 | www.westminster-abbey.org/families

YOGA IN THE PARK •

For Ages 16+ | SouthWestFest with Harmony Thyme 2nd July | 10.30am - 11.45am Venue 15 | St. George’s Square Join Harmony Thyme in St.George’s Square for an outdoor yoga session, a grounding and elevating experience. Working on breathing, movement and meditation.

Open to all abilities, please bring along your own yoga mat if you have one.

Only 15 spaces available, register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

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Chloe’s Day of Play For Children, Families and Young People SouthWestFest 2nd July | 12pm - 4pm Venue 8 | Churchill Gardens Square Back by popular demand, drop-by for an afternoon of fun and activities in the open air!

Our Day of Play is back on Saturday 2nd July, and we are dedicating the event to Chloe Balloqui, who passed away earlier this year from Neuroblastoma cancer. Chloe was an inspiration and loved by the whole community in Pimlico, and beyond. We hope this event will be a fitting tribute to her - her amazing strength and love for life.

We will have Circus skills with Stiklings Circus, Potato Puppets by 6FootStories, a Planting Workshop with Growing Understandings, with other recycled arts and crafts, face painting, cycling confidence and sustainability activities.

Fancy dress encouraged, wear the colour green to show support for our planet or come adorned with butterfly wings - a favourite of Chloe’s.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

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WEEK 2

COMMUNITY STORYTELLING •

For All | Millbank Creative Works 2nd July | 1pm - 4pm Venue 12 | Moat Community Garden Millbank Creative Works is joined by qisetna.com to document the cultural and professional diversity and stories that make living in south Westminster so great - your story about what keeps you going and holds you in the neighbourhood. The resulting recorded materials will be professionally edited, preserving our local heritage.

Free | www.millbankcreativeworks.org

A TASTE OF BANGLADESH •

For All | Community Members 3rd July | 1pm - 3pm Venue 8 | Churchill Gardens Square Come along to Churchill Gardens Square for an afternoon celebrating Bangladeshi culture and traditions. Everyone is welcome to join, there’ll be Bengali food, games and activities for children and young people, face painting and more.

Please come dressed in your traditional clothing for a chance to win a prize!

This event is supported by SouthWestFest, find out more information below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

FRESH FLAMENCO DANCE • TREE WALK •

For Adults | SouthWestFest with Growing Understandings 3rd July | 11am - 12pm Meeting Point TBC Explore south Westminster and its trees on this hour-long stroll led by expert ecologist, educator and author, Michael Holland FLS. Discover some of the amazing back-stories of trees – their uses and geography, the origins of their names, symbolism and traditions associated with them.

A fantastic way to explore the local area and engage with the environment.

Only 20 spaces available, register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

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For All | Flamenco Con Gusto 3rd July | 4pm - 6pm Venue 9 | Church Hall of Holy Apostles This all-inclusive workshop offers people of all ages the chance to dance to the lifeaffirming rhythms and music of Spanish Gypsy Flamenco. All levels of fitness and experience will be catered for and we will dance with joy, sassiness and a sense of community!

Free | www.flamenco-london.org.uk/find-us/

CLIMATE CHANGE DANCE WORKSHOP •

For Ages 7-14 | Unique Dynamites Cheerleading & Dance Academy 3rd July | Time TBC Venue TBC

Love to dance? Love our planet? Then come along to create a dance piece with us, using Street Dance, Jazz dance and Acrobatic Dance Techniques alongside fun music, we will create a dance piece worth showing off. Beginners, boys and girls are welcome.

For time and location, please call the below number.

Free | Call Chanel 07877 222987 for more information

BALLROOM DANCE •

Generally Attended By Older People, But For All Ages | The Abbey Centre 4th July, 11th July | 1pm - 3pm Venue 1 | The Abbey Centre

Ballroom Dance combines gentle physical activity with great music. Our classes cover moves from beginner to advanced levels.

A mix of people attend, and the class is suitable for all. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. £3 p/hr for up to 2 hours | www. theabbeycentre.org.uk

LIFE DRAWING TASTER SESSION •

WELLIE BOOT WINDOW POTS •

For Adults | Cave 5th July, 11th July | 4pm - 5:30pm Venue 5 | Cave

Why not Recycle your old shoes/boots into beautiful window displays where you can grow fresh herbs throughout the year? Join us as we show you how to bring those old shoes/boots back to life.

£8 | www.cavepimlico.co.uk

For Ages 50+ | Open Age 4th July | 1pm - 3pm Venue 16 | St. Margaret’s Centre

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

FITNESS EASY PACE •

For Ages 50+ | The Abbey Centre 4th July, 11th July | 11.30am - 12.30pm Venue 1 | The Abbey Centre This is a gentle exercise class designed for people over 50. It involves all components of fitness in a designed, safe and effective exercise plan. It includes mobility and flexibility with the use of some equipment like exercise bands and hand weights. Please wear suitable shoes and loose comfortable clothing.

This life drawing taster session is an untutored activity and is for people who would like to give drawing a try in a welcoming environment, without committing to a course of classes. All materials will be provided and there will be a facilitator to oversee the session.

EVERYDAY WONDERS: THE GIRL FROM ALEPPO. • For All | St Gabriel’s Church 5th July | 6pm - 8pm Venue 18 | St Gabriel’s Church

Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo tells the extraordinary story of Nujeen Mustafa, a Kurdish teenager with cerebral palsy forced by war to flee her home and embark on an arduous journey to Europe with her sister.

We will be having Syrian themed food, drink and folk music from 6pm. Join us for this wonderful evening!

Free | https://pimlicomusicalfoundation.org. uk/whats-on-list

£2 per session | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

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BREATH AND SONG: JOIN IN AND SING EVENSONG FOR CHILDREN • For Children | St. Stephen’s Church 6th July | 4.30pm - 7pm Venue 18 | St. Stephen’s Church

Join in and sing Evensong Service. No vocal training needed, just enthusiasm! 4.30pm rehearsal for 6.00pm service.

PLANTS IN OUR LIVES, PART 2 •

For Adults | SouthWestFest with Growing Understandings 5th July | 6.30pm - 8pm Venue 10 | Ebury Edge Community Hall Join us to learn more about the powerful world of plants and the vital role they play in our daily lives, with expert ecologist, educator and author, Michael Holland FLS. This workshop will zoom right into an artistic aspect of plants in our lives – that of art and visual beauty. We will discuss the many ways that artists of all genres have and do use plants for inspiration and materials to create their works. Take part in practical exciting printing and natural dye activities.

Only 20 spaces available, register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

SEED TO TABLE HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET • For Ages 50+ | Open Age 7th July | 10am - 12pm Venue 16 | St. Margaret’s Centre

Explore different recipe ideas with Open Age’s accredited chef using fresh, good quality ingredients while still sticking to a budget. Making the most of the ingredients we have on offer to us, as well looking after the planet. You will also be able to taste some of these dishes.

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

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Register via email below.

Free | music@sswsj.org

CLOTHES MENDING •

For Ages 16+ | SouthWestFest with Sunny Jar Eco Hub 7th July | 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venue 19 | Thamesbank Centre Did you know that the fast fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world?

And that over 235 Million items of clothing are expected to end up in landfill in the UK alone this year? One way to change this is to extend the life of your clothes by repairing them, saving you money and helping protect the planet.

Join this interactive clothes mending workshop and learn simple hand stitches to repair and extend the life of your clothes. A perfect opportunity to learn or refresh your sewing skills, enjoy some mindful crafting and chat about sustainable living.

All levels of experience are welcome. Please bring clothes that need mending so we can advise on how best to fix them.

Only 15 spaces available, register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

WEEK 2

GREEN PEACE, GREEN PLACE • For All | Open Age 8th July | 2pm - 3.15pm Venue 3 | Bessborough Gardens

GREEN PEACE, GREEN PLACE * For Ages 50+ | Open Age 8th July | 1pm - 2pm Online (via Zoom)

Questions relating to the environment and focusing on the importance of doing what we can for the planet.

Exciting outside in the open talk offered by Greenpeace UK, focusing on climate change, carbon footprint and what can we do to improve the beautiful world in which we live. Let’s make a change.

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

PIMLICO LUNCHTIME CONCERT: ERI YAMAMOTO, PIANIST • For All | St. Saviour’s Church 8th July | 1.15pm - 2pm Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church

Eri Yamamoto performs a beautiful programme on our Yamaha grand piano, featuring composers including Haydn (Piano Sonata No.62 in E-flat major), Verdi/Liszt (Rigoletto Concert Paraphrase), Wagner/Liszt (Isolde’s Liebestod) and more.

Free (donations greatly appreciated) | www. stsp.org.uk

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WEEK 3

9th - 15th July

STORIES OF OUR STREETS Heritage Project, Trail, Tours.

Supported by National Lottery Grants for Heritage and working with Westminster Abbey, Westminster Archives, City Lions and Open Age, we created an exciting new element for 2022’s festival that will bring young people and older adults from across south Westminster together to share memories, stories and to learn about their neighbourhoods.

The ‘Stories of Our Streets’ project took place in May and consisted of four guided workshops that explored the stories of the neighbourhoods where participants live and/or grew up in.

Working together, participants investigated the history that has shaped their communities, discussing and creatively responding to their memories, investigations and research. Through these guided workshops and walks, participants developed a series of physical, written and recorded responses that form the basis of our two-day Heritage Trail on 9th and 10th July, supported by a small team of local volunteers.

A Digital Trail will be created and hosted on our website for the duration of the festival, remaining online as a local resource.

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For All | SouthWestFest with Westminster Abbey 9th - 10th July | All Day Trail Map TBC Explore the Heritage Trail the creations of the participants and learn about the local area. Click on the map and wander around south Westminster at your leisure this weekend.

Heritage Trail Map will be available here on the 9th and 10th July: www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on Stories of Our Streets - Heritage Trail Tours 9th July | 11am 10th July | 11am Join our Trail Leader for an exclusive tour of the trail and local area, meet and hear from some of the participants as they talk about their creations and discuss the local history all around us.

With thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding, for supporting this project.

Only 20 spaces are available on each tour. Register for your free ticket below.

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk/whats-on

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WEEK 3

CITIZENS ART AT EBURY EDGE • For All | Citizens Art Market 9th July | 2pm - 6pm Venue 10 | Ebury Edge

Discover the work of locally based visual artists and photographers, who will be exhibiting their artwork within the lovely courtyard at Ebury Edge, as part of the monthly series of art events organised by arts social enterprise, Citizens Art Market.

Alongside artwork on display will be an art workshop with the Ebury Edge community hall. All free of charge and suitable for all audiences.

Free | www.citizensart.market

TABLE TENNIS WALK •

For Ages 50+ | Open Age 11th July | 12pm - 2pm Venues 16 | Commencing at St Margaret’s Centre Enjoy a lovely walk around South Westminster as well as stopping off at the outside Table Tennis tables to have a friendly game or two. Calling at: St Margaret’s Centre, Bessborough Gardens, St George’s Square, Churchill Gardens and then Pimlico Gardens.

Email or call (as below) to register and receive more information.

PIMLICO LUNCHTIME CONCERT: JESSICA GILLINGWATER, MEZZOSOPRANO • For All | St Saviour’s Church 15th July | 1.15pm - 2pm Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church

Jessica Gillingwater is a member of the BBC Singers and a distinguished soloist. Here, with pianist Richard Gowers, she presents a programme of songs from the early 20th century. There will be a free printed programme with song texts.

Free (donations greatly appreciated) | www. stsp.org.uk

GAMES IN THE PARK •

For Ages 50+ | Open Age 15th July | 3pm - 5pm Venue 3 | Bessborough Gardens Come and join in on a number of different games, both board and strategy, in a group environment outside in the sunshine and fresh air. Fun for all and good for mind, body and soul.

Email or call to register and receive more information.

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

Free | bookings@openage.org.uk or call Hannah Munns on 020 4516 9969

SING AFTER SCHOOL: END OF YEAR CONCERT • For All | St. Saviour’s Church 14th July | 5pm Venue 17 | St. Saviour’s Church

Sing After School is a wonderful initiative that encourages children to sing. After a year of hard work, they will present a glorious 30-minute performance of their favourite songs. Parents, family and the general public are warmly invited to celebrate with them.

Free (donations greatly appreciated) | www. stsp.org.uk

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Coming up after the Festival...

SUMMER IN THE SQUARE • For Families | Grosvenor Property UK 21st - 31st July | 12pm - 8pm Venue 11 | Grosvenor Square Join us for ten glorious days of sunshine-filled festivities in Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square. Experience 2022’s hottest new wellness trends, attend cutting-edge performances, lunchtime fitness classes, post-work cocktails and immerse yourself in inspirational culture with some of the finest food and drink Mayfair has to offer.

Free | www.mayfairldn.com/summer-in-the-square/

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Festival Venues Venue

Address

The Abbey Centre

34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU

1

Aylesford Street

Corner of Gallery Pub, Aylesford Street, SW1V 3AS

2

Bessborough Gardens

192-198 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1DX

3

Bridgefield House

Bridgefield House, Queensway, W2 5HS

4

Cave

81 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2QP

5

Chippendale Pitch

Chippendale House Football Pitch, SW1V 3BU

6

Churchill Gardens Residents Hall

Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1V 3AL

7

Churchill Gardens Square

Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1V 3AL

8

Church Hall of Holy Apostles

47 Cumberland St, SW1V 4LY

9

Ebury Edge and Community Hall

43 Ebury Bridge Road, SW1W 8DX

10

Grosvenor Square

Grosvenor Square, W1K 6LD

11

Moat Community Garden

Millbank Estate, Cureton Street, SW1P 4DZ

12

RSC Burlington House

Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BA

13

Sky Gardens

1, Sky Garden Walk, EC3M 8AF

14

St Gabriel’s Church

Warwick Square, SW1V 2AD

15

St. George’s Square

St. George’s Square, SW1V 3QU

16

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Number

Festival Venues Venue

Address

Number

St. Margaret’s Centre

1 Carey Place, SW1V 2RT

17

St. Saviour’s Church

St. George’s Square, SW1V 3QW

18

St. Stephen’s Church

38-42 Rochester Row, SW1P 1LE

19

Thamesbank Centre

Turpentine Lane, Pimlico, SW1V 4BD

20

Westminster Abbey

20 Deans Yard, SW1P 3PA

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This includes educating our children, our nurseries and our communities about sustainability and how to be as ‘green-minded’ as possible.

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