by Claire Horan | May 21, 2020 | Event Management, Uncategorized
What is it with Lambeth, Stockwell and Pineapples? Well in 1600’s John Tradescant who was botanist and importer brought Pineapples to the UK for the first time. His botanical garden was in Stockwell, and included the ground that we now know as Larkhall Park. Now you know this, you’re going to start seeing Pineapples all over Lambeth! This certainly was the case for some unsuspecting motorists on a sunny Saturday morning on Stockwell Road back in 2008. With funding from Arts Council England and European Union regeneration funding Stockwell Festival were given a grant for further outreach projects to support the annual Stockwell festival. Stockwell Festival worked with local Lambeth carnival arts company Mandinga Arts to create the costumes and Art Community Exchange a local arts company based in Brixton ran schools programme and co-ordinated the parade. Bureau of Silly idea also based in Brixton made the Pineapple car. Everyone gathered at Stockwell Primary School. The local bloco samba carnival band created the soundtrack and then the pineapple parade too to the street with the support of the festival stewards and local met police officers. People joined in along the way and all arrived onto Larkhall Park to enjoy a full day of music, food, theatre and lots lots more. I still remember standing on Larkhall Park at 12:30 having just got the festival open. Music was on the stage, people were milling around the festival site and stalls were open and slowly the festival was coming alive. Then in the far corner the procession burst onto the park and all of a sudden there were dancing pineapples... by Claire Horan | May 19, 2020 | Events
Across Lambeth there are many community green spaces in surprising places – growing flowers, fruit and veg. Just like this beautiful corner above which has been turned into a lush green space. It was many years ago a neglected cut through on the edge of a busy junction. Do you know where it is? I’ll give you a clue – it’s now fit for royalty! As we are all out cycling and walking and running a bit more you might have seen some other pop up planters and guerrilla gardens. Some might have been part of the Incredible Edible Lambeth. Their aim is to galvanise people and communities through growing and celebrating food. They encourage people to look at their local patch and see how they can transform it into a food growing space. Read more about what they do here and head to the walks section on the website and go for a wander through Lambeth and discover the orchard in the middle of Brixton and the Clapham Edible Bus stop – just for starters! Send up your photos of your adventures. Enjoy ... by Claire Horan | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The organisers of Wide Awake, Mighty Hoopla and Cross the Tracks have announced this morning the cancellation of the festivals due to take place on 5, 6 & & June 2020 on Brockwell Park. Statements released this morning on each of the festivals facebook pages stated: Due to the continued spread of Coronavirus and following recent Government statements, we sadly announce that festivals will not take place this year. Unfortunately we have to confirm the festivals has been cancelled due to the current public health crisis, and we support any decision taken in order to avoid additional pressure being placed on both The Health and Emergency Services whilst these organisations continue fighting on behalf of us all on the frontline of the crisis The festivals have date for June 2021 and EventLambeth are looking forward to working with the organisers to take them through the planning process to delivery the festivals in 2021. Please head to the facebook and website pages to find out further information on tickets refunds or transfer Wide Awake Mighty Hoopla Cross the Tracks ... by Claire Horan | Jan 27, 2020 | Community Enagement, Events, Uncategorized
Street Party Application for 2020 are now open It’s time to get chatting with the neighbors and get planning. You might want to consider May bank holiday. This year the 1st May bank holiday has been moved from the Monday to Friday 8th May 2020 which is the 75th Anniversary of V.E. Day. Or you might want to mark Car Free Day over the weekend of 26 or 27 September. Or any weekend in between. Find out more about V.E. Day commemorations across the UK and how to join in here Application deadlines and application forms are as follows: V.E . Day Street parties on 8, 9 or 10 May 2020 – applications must be received by 16th March 2020 – apply here June and July Street Parties – applications must be received by 1st April 2020 – apply here August and September Street Parties – applications must be received by 1st June 2020 – apply here Car Free Day street parties on 26 or 27 September 2020 – applications must be received by 24th July 2020 – apply here Do head to the EventLambeth website and read about our criteria for what is a street party of which you can get a free road closure for. However, there is a strict criteria so it is important to check all the info and any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch with the events team at... by Claire Horan | Nov 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mighty Hoopla and Cross the Tracks Festivals have applied to return to Brockwell Park again in 2020 with an additional day added on the Friday called Wide Awake. You are invited to come and find out more about the proposed Festival Weekend planned on Brockwell Park 5, 6 & 7 June 2020. Day: Wednesday 13th November Location: The Half Moon, 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London SE24 9HU – in the function room at the back of the garden. Times: Between 12:00 – 15:00 and 17:00 – 20:00 Can’t make it – then email the organisers at community@mightyhoopla.com and then can share the drop in session information and respond to your feedback. You will also have opportunity to input into the premises license application when this is submitted later in November. Wide Awake – Friday 5th June 2020 Wide Awake is a new festival to take place in Brockwell Park focusing on new music from genres across the globe. The event also has a foc7us on positive change including an area to discuss the environment via talks, films, music, food and drink. Mighty Hoopla – Saturday 6th June 2020 Mighty Hoopla is an 18+ LGBTQ+ friendly pop music festival, programmed with a mix of diverse legendary artists from around the world, new live acts and the finest of London’s LGBT night culture. The event offers a mix of 80s, 90s and current artists. 2020 will be the event’s third year in Brockwell Park. Cross the Tracks – Sunday 7th June 2020 Cross The Tracks is a family-friendly music festival open to all ages, celebrating the world of funk,... 
