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Glenn Tilbrook to play free Parksfest show in Charlton Park

June 19, 2019June 19, 2023Darryl Chamberlain

Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook is to play a free show at Parksfest in Charlton Park this Saturday, organisers have announced.

The Charlton-based musician is a late addition to a line-up which also includes his son, Leon. Other acts performing from 1-5pm will include the Baby Blues Choir, DJ Mikee C, Central Vibe and Ronnie Ripple and the RipChords.

It will also include community stalls and the Great Charlton Cake Off, a free, open-to-all baking competition. There will also be sports day games with prizes donated by Asda and Sainsbury’s.

The event is being held by the Friends of Charlton Park as part of Greenwich Council’s wider series of Parksfest events across the borough.

“I am so pleased that so many fantastic musicians, artists and local people will be volunteering their time to share their skills and talents within our lovely park community – there is still time to get involved by turning up and tuning in, or entering the amazing bake off,” said Annie Drewry, the chair of the Friends group.

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Parksfest 2019 comes to Charlton Park this Saturday

June 17, 2019June 19, 2023Darryl Chamberlain2 Comments

The Friends of Charlton Park have been in touch to say…

“The Friends of Charlton Park invite you, your family and friends to come and enjoy a celebration of our community at the second Parksfest event in Charlton Park. Bring a picnic, enjoy live music and fun activities, as well as the opportunity to purchase fabulous cakes produced for our Bake Off competition.We hope you will all join us for a fun filled day!”

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Charlton Toy library musical fundraiser at The White Swan

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019Neil Clasper

Charlton Toy Library is holding a Fundraising Concert on July 6th, from 5pm at The White Swan in Charlton Village.

The Toy Library offers play and borrowing sessions three mornings a week, and also provides an outreach service that delivers and fits safety equipment for families, including families at risk.

The fundraiser will start with a children’s concert upstairs in the Swan function room. Entry will cost £5 per adult and will feature students of local music teacher Colin Foord-Divers. The kids have been practising hard and the vast majority will be performing for the first time!

From 8pm the party moves downstairs to the main bar where The Shangrilads will blast out a bit of punk, a bit of rock and a side order of roll. Also on the bill will be London singer-songwriter Marie Bashiru, with an enticing mix of folk, jazz and pop rock (which you can listen to ahead of time here: https://soundcloud.com/mariebashiru).

The downstairs gig is free to all, but there will be buckets rattling (not during the songs hopefully) and people are invited to support the Toy Library while enjoying the tunes and the White Swan generally.

For those that don’t know, the Toy Library was set up in 1982 by local mums and initially was run from their homes. The Toy Library now has a regular base in Charlton House and children are free to visit and play on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, between 9.30 and 12.30 (term time only).

Further information:

Tickets can be purchased on the day at The White Swan.
The White Swan can be found at 22 The Village (opposite the Co-op).
You can read more about Charlton Toy Library on their website: http://www.charltontoylibrary.co.uk

Our thanks to Charlton Champion reader Paul Chapman for sending over details of the event.

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Charlton Society marks 50 years with a garden party at St George’s Garrison Church

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019Neil Clasper

The Charlton Society has been in touch with news of its Golden Jubilee celebrations being held this weekend at St. George’s Garrison Church, Woolwich this weekend:

The Charlton Society would like to invite you to attend their Garden Party at St. George’s Royal Garrison Church on Saturday 15th June. See further details on the flyer above and RSVP as requested.

There is a small entrance charge (cash only) and as the garden is in full sunshine we suggest you bring a sun hat and umbrella or parasol with you.

We would strongly recommend that you reach the Garrison Church by public transport – there are numerous bus services – as parking in the area is limited. Download a map here

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This weekend is Open Studio Weekend at Thames-Side Studios – and you’re invited

June 10, 2019June 6, 2019Neil Clasper

Summer is upon us and it’s time for the annual Open Studios weekend at the largest artists’ studio complex in Europe, Thames-Side Studios. Charlton-based author ANDREW DONKIN reports…

YOU’RE INVITED! OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND AT THAMES-SIDE STUDIOS

Still one of Charlton’s best kept secrets, Thames-Side Studios is home to over 500 artists, carpenters, print makers, jewellery makers, sculptors, leather workers, stained glass workers, landscape designers, photographers, wood workers, book binders, picture framers, clock makers and one graphic novelist. The list is almost as endless as Brexit.

Over the weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June from noon to 6pm each day, all sorts of creative types will be throwing open their doors to welcome you into their studios. It’s an opportunity to meet them, talk about what they do, and buy some fantastic pieces of art direct from their creator.

Thames-Side Studios is located next to the river, off from Warspite Road which is the road that runs towards the river from the Woolwich Road roundabout with the McDonald’s on it. The event is really family friendly with loads for kids to see and do.

There’s an exciting programme of events, demonstrations and activities taking place across the whole site including:

Hundreds of artists and creators studios open to the public.
Creative family workshops in the Education Space.
Print demonstrations and workshops in Thames-Side Print Studios
Chance to get your hands dirty with The London Sculpture Workshop.
Circus skills workshops from the fantastic Aircraft Circus Academy (2-6pm.)
Art on display in the Gallery and The Viewing Room.
Free screenings of Ray Richardson’s award-winning film “Our Side of the Water”.
Craft beer from Off-The-Wagon’s mobile beer factory.
Loads of grub options including vegetarian and vegan.

As if all that wasn’t enough (and I’m suggesting to you that it very much is
enough), street artist Rosie Woods will be painting a huge scale mural live during
the weekend.

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Greenwich Council drops plans to build on woodland site

June 6, 2019June 19, 2023Darryl Chamberlain

Greenwich Council has dropped plans to build homes on a woodland site between Charlton Church Lane and Elliscombe Road.

The council had scoped out the site, close to Nadine Street, for 24 new flats as part of its first council homebuilding programme for decades.

The Charlton Champion understands that a number of issues were found with the site. Many site readers have been in touch to say the land is contaminated as it used to be used as a dump for the Harvey engineering works, once a major employer in the area and formerly based where the Asda store is now.

The site sat behind an old 1970s council block, Coutts House, which was demolished in the early 2000s for new homes run by Charlton Triangle Housing. The overgrown site contains closed-off pathways which would have linked it to Coutts House.

Greenwich’s Council’s cabinet member for housing, Chris Kirby, announced the news on Twitter this afternoon, and said a letter would be sent to local residents confirming the decision.

Having carried out further investigations at Warren Court (nr Nadine Street), I can confirm that we will not be proceeding with our proposal to build new homes on the site for the foreseeable future. A letter confirming this decision will be delivered to local residents.
— Chris Kirby (@ccakirby) June 6, 2019

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Concerts, Shakespeare and outdoor films at Charlton House & Gardens this summer

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019Neil Clasper

Bohemian Rhapsody film image — View an outdoor screening of Oscar winning film Bohemian Rhapsody at Charlton House in July

News in from Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust about upcoming events at Charlton House & Gardens:

Charlton House’s Friday Concert Programme, which takes place every Friday from 1pm to 2pm and free for all to attend, welcomes the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music students back to the Old Library, with recitals from the Brompton String Quartet and Academy Harp Department in June.

July sees the return of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Royal Greenwich Brass Brand, a firm favourite for audiences young and old.

There are also a number of special events taking place in July, with an open-air performance in association with Drama Impact of the Shakespeare classic comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ on the 14^th July, 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are available at £15.00 per head from the dramaimpact.com website.

More open-air events are planned in July with two very special outdoor screenings in association with the Extraordinary Travelling Film show.

Watch the Oscar winning Bohemian Rhapsody on the big screen under the stars on Friday 19^th July at 7.30pm, within the impressive grounds and gardens of Charlton House. A big night is expected so come along and make some noise to the classic hits of Queen.

Hidden Figures screens on the evening of Saturday 20^th July, part of a series of events in association with the Moon Festival celebrating the 50^th Anniversary of the moon landings, this heart-warming crowd pleaser film celebrates the crucial and often overlooked contribution of a group of women to space history, to critical acclaim and with a stellar cast.

Early bird tickets for both screenings are available until the 16^th June after which they will go on general sale. Early bird prices are £9 for adults, £6 for children (3-12) and you can purchase a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) for £35.

More details and booking information on all the events coming up at Charlton House & Gardens can be found at greenwichheritage.org/whats-on or by calling 020 8856 3951.