Summer Holiday Workshops

We have an amazing variety of workshops this summer!

Thanks to the generous support of Lewisham Council we will be running workshops for children, families and adults over the holidays from 25 July to 17 August.

Where?

Room 3, the community garden and reception at Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road, SE6 1QD [map].

Permaculture Kids Club comes to Goldsmiths! 
PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL
15th SEPTEMBER 11am-3pm

As part of the project we are offering a one day Permaculture ‘taster’ workshop for a maximum of 15 parents and children, by Ruth and Suriya who host the Permaculture Kids Club at Grow Mayow Community Garden, Sydenham.

A herb spiral

What is permaculture? It's a design approach to any human activity and is a combination of Ecology, Architecture and Organic Gardening. 

Who is it for?

Parents with children age 6-11

Maximum 3 places per family (eg 1 parent + 2 children). There are 15 places in total. Light refreshments are available, please bring lunch (to share if possible!).

More information/booking
Read all about the principles of Kids' Permaculture here 
Email: organicgardener@yahoo.co.uk

or jane.hearn@goldsmithscommunityhub.org.uk

Build a Bug Hotel in the community garden 17 August 10-2pm
PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

What is a bug hotel? If you look it up on Google there are horror stories of hotels and bed bugs, but this is different; a home for bugs to shelter, live and reproduce in that we will design and build ourselves.

Who is it for?

Parents with children age 6-11

Maximum 3 places per family (1 parent + 2 children, 2 parents + 1 child). There are 15 places in total.

Where?

Room 3 at Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road, SE6 1QD [map].

More information/booking

Contact Jo Cooper: jo.cooper@pre-school.org.uk or on 020 8695 5955 option 3

Composting workshops starting 25 July, on Wednesdays and Fridays

There are 15 spaces available on each workshop, which is just over an hour long. The workshops have been arranged at times to suit everyone.

Suitable for adults and young people age 16+

It’s best to book so you don’t miss out, but if you haven’t booked you’re welcome to see if there’s space to join us on the day.

More information

For more information about the workshops contact kristina.binns@lewisham.gov.uk
Alternatively call 020 8314 2145 to leave a detailed message. 

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Love Food Hate Waste workshops and information stall starts 25 July

We waste a staggering amount of food in this country, due to confusion over date labels, buying too much and not using cooked or uncooked food in creative ways. Learn how to love food, and hate waste!

There are 15 spaces available on each workshop, which is just over an hour long. The workshops have been arranged at times to suit everyone. It’s best to book so you don’t miss out, but if you haven’t booked you’re welcome to see if there’s space to join us on the day.

Suitable for adults and young people age 16+

On Wed 15th August there will be a Love Food Hate Waste and Recycling stall in reception from 1.30pm.

Where?

Room 3 at Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road, SE6 1QD [map]. Room 3 opens on to the newly created Goldsmiths Community Garden which grows herbs and medicinal plants for the learning and enjoyment of all. 

More information

For more information about the workshops contact kristina.binns@lewisham.gov.uk
Alternatively call 020 8314 2145 to leave a detailed message. 

BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE NOW (opens new window)

Recycling
Unsure about what should and what should not go in your recycling bin? Come along and find out!

The recycling stall will be in the community centre reception on the following days/times:
Wed 25th July 10am
Wed 1st August 1pm
Fri 3rd August 3pm
Wed 8th August 1.30pm
Fri 10th August 11.30am

Where?

Reception at Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road, SE6 1QD [map].

More information

For more information about the information stall contact kristina.binns@lewisham.gov.uk
Alternatively call 020 8314 2145 to leave a detailed message. 

Interested in food and cooking? There are lots of activities at the community centre this summer from Limelight Family Learning Centre and Delicious Nutritious UK!