Week of Events
Monday, August 31, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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September 1, 2026 -Solving Cryptic Crosswords Workshop – GI 26 088
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September 1, 2026 -The Portrait in Britain: The Age of Van Dyck and Lely – GI 26 089
Solving Cryptic Crosswords Workshop – GI 26 088
Would you like to complete a cryptic crossword? Can you solve a couple of clues – maybe you recognise an anagram – but are then stumped? Many heads are better than one, so come along to this hands-on workshop, led by long-time crossword compiler and editor Susan Purcell, and we’ll tackle a crossword from one […]
The Portrait in Britain: The Age of Van Dyck and Lely – GI 26 089
In the early 17th century, immigrant Flemish artists brought a new realism and sophistication to British portraiture. They included Daniel Mytens, Peter Lely, and – most spectacularly – Anthony Van Dyck. The course also covers the civil war and commonwealth period, including native-born painters William Dobson and the talented miniaturist Samuel Cooper as we explore […]
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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September 2, 2026 -Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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September 2, 2026 -Young Charlie Chaplin – T401
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
Young Charlie Chaplin – T401
This talk tells you about Charlie's life before he became a superstar. His childhood years in poverty, in and out of the workhouse in Lambeth, and then as a child performer in the theatre and as a young comedian in the music hall. Learn more about how he was discovered and how many of his […]
Thursday, September 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, September 4, 2026
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September 4, 2026 -Simple Tapestry Weaving – GI 26 090
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September 4, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
Simple Tapestry Weaving – GI 26 090
Traditional tapestries were made by weaving rather than embroidery on canvas or cloth. Learn the basics in this one-day workshop then start to weave a simple landscape, to your own design or one provided. We will work on simple frame looms with a variety of cotton and woollen threads. Please bring a pair of sharp […]
Stitch & Sip
Come along to our informal community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […]
Saturday, September 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
No events on this day.