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Eltham, Mottingham, New Eltham SE9
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Saturday, 6th December 2025

Drag Bingo - 7:00 pm-10:00 pm

CANE, New Eltham Library, Footscray Road, New Eltham

A fabulous evening of entertainment here at CANE with the Wonderful Sissy Lea
Bingo like never before

Contact Details: angela Warren

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Website: http://cane-se9.co.uk

Cost: £15.00

Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Warm Space Christmas Party - 10:30 am-1:00 pm

The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435 Footscray Road, New Eltham, SE9 3UL

All are invited to the Warm Space Christmas party 10:30 to 1pm. Games and treats for all. Please like and share this post to spread the word within our local community!

Contact Details: Joanne Cummins

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Website: https://www.newelthammethodist.org.uk/

An Evening with Santa at Woodlands Farm - 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling


Come and join our magical festive evening at Woodlands Farm. Start off in our Education Centre with a festive story before making some reindeer food in preparation for Christmas Eve. Then walk through our lit garden to meet Father Christmas and his elves where you will receive a present to take home and have an opportunity to take pictures. Booking is essential, £12 per child. No charge for accompanying adults. There will also be a pop up café available each evening serving hot chocolate, tea and coffee.

Santa will be visiting on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December. Sessions start between 4.00pm and 6.00pm and will last between 45mins to an hour. To book your session start time and join this magical evening visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Contact Details: Hannah Ricketts

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Website: http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Cost: £12.00

Thursday, 11th December 2025

An Evening with Santa at Woodlands Farm - 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling

Come and join our magical festive evening at Woodlands Farm. Start off in our Education Centre with a festive story before making some reindeer food in preparation for Christmas Eve. Then walk through our lit garden to meet Father Christmas and his elves where you will receive a present to take home and have an opportunity to take pictures. Booking is essential, £12 per child. No charge for accompanying adults. There will also be a pop up café available each evening serving hot chocolate, tea and coffee.

Santa will be visiting on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th December. Sessions start between 4.00pm and 6.00pm and will last between 45mins to an hour. To book your session start time and join this magical evening visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Contact Details: Hannah Ricketts

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Website: http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Cost: £12.00

Life drawing workshop (11 December 2025) - 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

The Gerald Moore Gallery, Gerald Moore Gallery, Mottingham Lane (Opposite Layzelle Walk), London, SE9 4RW

Thursday 11 December 2025
6 - 7.30pm
Life drawing
The Gerald Moore Gallery
£22 (inclusive of VAT)

Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly session of life drawing in our gallery. Explore drawing the figure from a model using different materials in quick and slow sessions. Stretch your drawing skills and challenge yourself.

Our classes are small and designed for absolute beginners. Each session is led by a practising artist who will guide and support you throughout. The sessions are relaxed and you will hopefully complete an artwork to bring home.

Location:
Gerald Moore Gallery, Eltham College
Enter via Grove Park Road through the pedestrian gate next to the Chapel. Parking is available in the main triangle car park on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact Details: GMG

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Website: https://bookwhen.com/geraldmooregallery/e/ev-sr9n-20251211180000

Cost: £22.00

Saturday, 20th December 2025

NECT Carols - 10:30 am-11:30 am

New Eltham Library, Southwood Road, New Eltham, SE9 3QT

New Eltham Churches Together will be singing Christmas carols to raise funds for Action for Children outside New Eltham Library (inside if the weather is bad). Please do join us either as a singer or supporter to raise funds for this amazing charity

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Saturday, 10th January 2026

Snow White Pantomime - 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435-9 Footscray Road, New Eltham

New Eltham Community Productions invite you to their 2026 Panto Snow White. Once upon a time in a faraway magical Kingdom, the wicked Queen Jean is by far the most beautiful in the land (and the best dressed, assisted by her lady in waiting Lady Blah-Blah). The enchanted mirror declares her to be so (at regular intervals!). However, also living in the Palace is Snow White, just turned eighteen. Finding herself by chance in the Palace Ballroom, the enchanted mirror suddenly declares Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The vain Queen Jean vows to kill Snow White with one bite of a poisoned apple and banishes her to the woods where seven friendly furry friends do their best to protect her. Will the wicked Queen succeed in her evil mission? Can her hopeless henchmen Oh No and Oh Crikey complete the task or will the handsome Prince Lee Sum ride to her rescue in time? All will be revealed in our fabulous New Eltham Methodist Church Pantomime. Fun for all the family, visit the website for more information, don't miss it!

Contact Details: www.ticketsource.co.uk/necp

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Website: http://www.necp.org.uk

Cost: £12.50

Snow White Pantomime - 7:30 pm-9:45 pm

The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435-9 Footscray Road, New Eltham

New Eltham Community Productions invite you to their 2026 Panto Snow White. Once upon a time in a faraway magical Kingdom, the wicked Queen Jean is by far the most beautiful in the land (and the best dressed, assisted by her lady in waiting Lady Blah-Blah). The enchanted mirror declares her to be so (at regular intervals!). However, also living in the Palace is Snow White, just turned eighteen. Finding herself by chance in the Palace Ballroom, the enchanted mirror suddenly declares Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The vain Queen Jean vows to kill Snow White with one bite of a poisoned apple and banishes her to the woods where seven friendly furry friends do their best to protect her. Will the wicked Queen succeed in her evil mission? Can her hopeless henchmen Oh No and Oh Crikey complete the task or will the handsome Prince Lee Sum ride to her rescue in time? All will be revealed in our fabulous New Eltham Methodist Church Pantomime. Fun for all the family, visit the website for more information, don't miss it!

Contact Details: www.ticketsource.co.uk/necp

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Website: http://www.necp.org.uk

Cost: £12.50

Saturday, 17th January 2026

Snow White Pantomime - 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435-9 Footscray Road, New Eltham

New Eltham Community Productions invite you to their 2026 Panto Snow White. Once upon a time in a faraway magical Kingdom, the wicked Queen Jean is by far the most beautiful in the land (and the best dressed, assisted by her lady in waiting Lady Blah-Blah). The enchanted mirror declares her to be so (at regular intervals!). However, also living in the Palace is Snow White, just turned eighteen. Finding herself by chance in the Palace Ballroom, the enchanted mirror suddenly declares Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The vain Queen Jean vows to kill Snow White with one bite of a poisoned apple and banishes her to the woods where seven friendly furry friends do their best to protect her. Will the wicked Queen succeed in her evil mission? Can her hopeless henchmen Oh No and Oh Crikey complete the task or will the handsome Prince Lee Sum ride to her rescue in time? All will be revealed in our fabulous New Eltham Methodist Church Pantomime. Fun for all the family, visit the website for more information, don't miss it!

Contact Details: www.ticketsource.co.uk/necp

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Website: http://www.necp.org.uk

Cost: £12.50

Snow White Pantomime - 7:30 pm-9:45 pm

The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435-9 Footscray Road, New Eltham

New Eltham Community Productions invite you to their 2026 Panto Snow White. Once upon a time in a faraway magical Kingdom, the wicked Queen Jean is by far the most beautiful in the land (and the best dressed, assisted by her lady in waiting Lady Blah-Blah). The enchanted mirror declares her to be so (at regular intervals!). However, also living in the Palace is Snow White, just turned eighteen. Finding herself by chance in the Palace Ballroom, the enchanted mirror suddenly declares Snow White to be the fairest in the land. The vain Queen Jean vows to kill Snow White with one bite of a poisoned apple and banishes her to the woods where seven friendly furry friends do their best to protect her. Will the wicked Queen succeed in her evil mission? Can her hopeless henchmen Oh No and Oh Crikey complete the task or will the handsome Prince Lee Sum ride to her rescue in time? All will be revealed in our fabulous New Eltham Methodist Church Pantomime. Fun for all the family, visit the website for more information, don't miss it!

Contact Details: www.ticketsource.co.uk/necp

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Website: http://www.necp.org.uk

Cost: £12.50

Hedge Laying Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling

Take part in a full day of hands-on hedge-laying while learning all about the skill and why it is done here at Woodlands Farm. The day will cover topics such as preparing the ground, how to use hedge-laying tools, cutting of wooden stakes and the skilled art of ‘pleaching’. This is a one day course and runs from 8.30am until 4pm.

Please wear suitable clothing and hard wearing work boots or wellies. Please also bring a packed lunch.

The course is £80 per person, to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

For more information call : 020 8319 8900 or email admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Contact Details: www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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Website: http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Cost: £80.00

Saturday, 7th February 2026

Murder Mystery Dinner - For Whom the Bell Tolls - 7:30 pm-10:30 pm

Carlton Centre , Carlton Road, Sidcup, DA14 6AH

FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
Enjoy a delicious three course dinner with friends, old and new, while trying to figure out which of our suspects did the dastardly deed.
Can you and your team solve the murder? Who did it and why? You will start with a complementary Bucks Fizz but please bring your own drinks and glasses to have during the 3 course meal.
Tables 6-8 people

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.cancerresearchuk-greenwich.co.uk

Cost: £35.00

Sunday, 8th February 2026

Come and Sing Pirates of Penzance - 7:30 pm-9:30 pm

The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, 435-9 Footscray Road, New Eltham

Ferrier Operatic Society are again holding their popular 'come and sing a G&S operetta from scratch' and this year it's The Pirates of Penzance.

No rehearsal necessary although for those who want to there will be one at 3pm.

Non-singers very welcome as our audience.
£15 singers, £10 audience
Pre book or just turn up

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.ferrieroperatic.co.uk

Saturday, 21st February 2026

Hedge Laying Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling

Take part in a full day of hands-on hedge-laying while learning all about the skill and why it is done here at Woodlands Farm. The day will cover topics such as preparing the ground, how to use hedge-laying tools, cutting of wooden stakes and the skilled art of ‘pleaching’. This is a one day course and runs from 8.30am until 4pm.

Please wear suitable clothing and hard wearing work boots or wellies. Please also bring a packed lunch.

The course is £80 per person, to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

For more information call : 020 8319 8900 or email admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Contact Details: www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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Website: http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Cost: £80.00

Saturday, 14th March 2026

Quiz for Cancer Research UK - 7:30 pm-10:00 pm

All Saints Church, Bishops Close, Bercta Road, New Eltham, SE9 3UT

Exercise those little grey cells and join our fun quiz night in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Tables must be pre-booked

Teams of 6-8. Bring your own refreshments.

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.cancerresearchuk-greenwich.co.uk

Cost: £7.50

Saturday, 21st March 2026

Hedge Laying Course - 8:30 am-4:00 pm

Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling

Take part in a full day of hands-on hedge-laying while learning all about the skill and why it is done here at Woodlands Farm. The day will cover topics such as preparing the ground, how to use hedge-laying tools, cutting of wooden stakes and the skilled art of ‘pleaching’. This is a one day course and runs from 8.30am until 4pm.

Please wear suitable clothing and hard wearing work boots or wellies. Please also bring a packed lunch.

The course is £80 per person, to book visit www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

For more information call : 020 8319 8900 or email admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Contact Details: www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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Website: http://www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Cost: £80.00

Thursday, 21st May 2026

The Musical of Musicals - 7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, Eltham

Ferrier Operatic Society present "The Musical of Musicals, The Musical!", a satirical comedy that takes a playful jab at the world of musical theatre. It is structured in five acts, each mimicking the style of a famous musical theatre composer or lyricist. The show revolves around a simple plot: a young ingénue can't pay her rent and is menaced by a villainous landlord. But each act presents this narrative in the distinctive style of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb.

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.ferrieroperatic.co.uk

Friday, 22nd May 2026

The Musical of Musicals - 7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, Eltham

Ferrier Operatic Society present "The Musical of Musicals, The Musical!", a satirical comedy that takes a playful jab at the world of musical theatre. It is structured in five acts, each mimicking the style of a famous musical theatre composer or lyricist. The show revolves around a simple plot: a young ingénue can't pay her rent and is menaced by a villainous landlord. But each act presents this narrative in the distinctive style of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb.

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.ferrieroperatic.co.uk

Saturday, 23rd May 2026

The Musical of Musicals - 2:30 pm-5:00 pm

Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, Eltham

Ferrier Operatic Society present "The Musical of Musicals, The Musical!", a satirical comedy that takes a playful jab at the world of musical theatre. It is structured in five acts, each mimicking the style of a famous musical theatre composer or lyricist. The show revolves around a simple plot: a young ingénue can't pay her rent and is menaced by a villainous landlord. But each act presents this narrative in the distinctive style of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb.

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.ferrieroperatic.co.uk

The Musical of Musicals - 7:30 pm-10:00 pm

Bob Hope Theatre, Wythfield Road, Eltham

Ferrier Operatic Society present "The Musical of Musicals, The Musical!", a satirical comedy that takes a playful jab at the world of musical theatre. It is structured in five acts, each mimicking the style of a famous musical theatre composer or lyricist. The show revolves around a simple plot: a young ingénue can't pay her rent and is menaced by a villainous landlord. But each act presents this narrative in the distinctive style of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Kander & Ebb.

Contact Details:

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Website: http://www.ferrieroperatic.co.uk

Sunday, 7th June 2026

Bring and Buy Plant Sale - Cancer Research UK - 2:00 pm-4:00 pm

11 Colepits Wood Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2QJ

Enjoy a cream tea and stroll around the garden. Bric-a-brac stall in the front. All plant donations very welcome. There is also a garden sundries stall so any tools, pots etc you don't want please bring them along.

Don't know what to buy or how to look after it? Jim Buttress will be with us to answer all your horticultural questions.
Entrance 50p - just turn up.

Contact Details:

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Website: https://cancerresearchuk-greenwich.co.uk

Cost: £0.50