Wonderland cafe at Goldsmiths Community Centre

will you, won't you?

In true Alice in Wonderland style this blog post is topsy turvy.
As part of our ongoing involvement with the Creative Citizens project, Community led design strand, we opened up the time bank as a Wonderland Cafe on Monday 3 March. 

The project began in earnest in March 2013 with an asset mapping workshop at the centre, followed by a co-creation event, a community walk from Grove Park to Downham, and a short trip to the other side of the world (meridian zero, which passes through Boundfield Road near the junction of Scarlet Road).

Using an iPad equipped with a microscope lens, Abigail examines the area at the grass roots level

Some clues

Some characters

Some amazing food

 

And drinks

View the time lapse video here

With grateful thanks to Dr Alan Outten, Helen Hamlyn Centre, Royal College of Art, for the photos and time lapse video. To Delphine and Indianna from Delicious most Nutritious for their inspired creations. To Liz, Chloe and Tracey for playing their parts so well, and to all who came along and made this event so unique and special.

Whatever next? 

Would you like to join us on our next adventure?

We will be creating a banner at Downham Celebrates, on Saturday 14 June at Downham Health and Leisure Centre, Moorside Road BR1. Please join us to celebrate Creative Citizens in Downham!

Goldsmiths Summer Festival update - more photos!

Thanks very much to Donald Daby for these great photos from 2o July. Please come along to the Goldsmiths Community Association Annual General Meeting on 21 September from 3-6pm where more local talent awaits to entertain you. Will it be a BBQ, or pizzas from the Earth Oven? Watch this space...

MC Janet Daby

Manuela sings Suzie Quattro, with Goldsmiths Dance Academy

Queue for the face painting

Gospel Choir

Gospel Choir

Heidi Alexander MP announces the raffle prizes

Tim busy at the bbq with Chris taking the orders - and the money!

BB Queue - they were very good

Brunel Bannister on guitar

Chris plays rock guitar

Cllr Mark Ingleby plays jazz piano

Joshua and friend (and another little friend)

Last but not least DJ Granty G, the rapping plasterer, with DJ Cobra and Stevie G

Cooking classes and events at The Food Place in February

 

Come and cook your evening meal

Delicious Nutritious present a new cooking session at the Food Place in Goldsmiths Community Centre, starting on Thursday 21st February from 6.30-8pm. Suitable for all ages the theme is 'Cooking your evening meal'.

The sessions are free and have been funded by the NHS. Booking is essential for any of the sessions, please call Delphine on 07857 040853 or email deliciousnutritious@gmail.com

Yummy Explorers

Yummy Explorers started on 16th January and is every Wednesday until 3rd April. Delivered by Delicious Nutritious and funded by Pre-School Learning Alliance Lewisham, Yummy Explorers gives practical tips and recipes for weaning. You can join at any time but you need to pre-book by contacting Jo Cooper on 020 8695 5955 or email jo.cooper@pre-school.org.uk

 

Love Food Hate Waste 

The next Love Food Hate Waste Cooking Workshop is on Thursday 14th February from 10am - 12 noon at Downham Health and Leisure Centre. The workshop is free but booking is essential http://cookingworkshopdownham.eventbrite.co.uk

Monica Price, Nutritional Consultant, delivered a fun Love Food Hate Waste session at the Food Place on 4 February. Participants prepared and cooked pizzas and learned how to minimise waste in cooking, The session was run in conjunction with Lewisham Council, where you can find more information on the series of events. Here are a few photos!

Getting ready to weigh the ingredients

Monica explains about yeast

Just some of the pizza toppings

The finished product!

A Taste of Scotland and Ceilidh

Following the success of previous 'Taste of' events, Downham Nutrition Partnership presents 'A Taste of Scotland and Ceilidh' on Tuesday 26th February from 5.30pm. Booking is essential http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5295701586

There is a marvellous raffle prize of a bottle of Glenlivet single malt whiskey. A £5 donation ensures you will receive a raffle ticket entering you into the prize draw.

Summer Programme - Limelight Family Learning Centre

This year's Summer Activities will run from Monday 23rd July until Friday 24th August

Limelight Family Learning Centre

Castillon Road SE6 1QD [MAP]

Activities marked PRE-BOOK must be booked in advance as there are a limited number of spaces available. To book ring 020 8695 5955 option 3 or email jo.cooper@pre-school.org.uk

Office hours 10am-2pm Monday - Thursday

Please note we have moved to

Pre-School Learning Alliance - Lewisham

Concept House, Rear of 103 Boundfield Road, SE6 1PF

Get Limelight News first -  sign up for e-newsletter at our website

www.limelight flc.org.uk

 

Wednesday 1st August 11am-3pm

for children 0-11 years

Come and join us in the George Green Hall and Garden for a day of play  including:

Bouncy Castle

Making Mud Pies

Smoothie Bike

Bouncy Beats

and much, much more

 

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts for 3-6 year olds  Mondays 1-2pm  
FULLY BOOKED ALL SESSIONS

23rd July – Olympics

30th July - One World

10.30 - 12noon

6th Aug - Messy with Paint

13th Aug - Chicken Craft

20th Aug - Natural Crafts

Arts and Crafts for 5-11 year olds Tuesdays 10-11.30am  
FULLY BOOKED ALL SESSIONS

24th July - Batik

31st July - Wire Sculptures

7th Aug - Puppet Making

14th Aug - Recycling old t-shirts

21st Aug - Bath Bombs

Under 1s
Sprouts for Under 1’s & Pre-walkers Mondays, 10-12
23rd July, 30th July, 6th Aug, 13th Aug, 20th Aug

Baby Messy Play for Under 1’s - PRE-BOOK

Tuesday 24th July, 1-2

Friday 3rd July, 10-11

Tuesday 7th Aug, 1-2

Bring a towel & a change of clothes

Cooking

Cooking in the Café for 3-8 year olds at 1-2.30pm 
FULLY BOOKED ALL SESSIONS

Thursday 26th July - Bread

Monday 6th Aug - Cakes

Monday 13th Aug - Pizza

Monday 20th Aug - Hummus & Pitta bread

Outdoor Cooking in the Earth Oven for 3-8 year olds 12-1.30pm

Wednesday 8th Aug

Wednesday 15th Aug

Outdoor Learning

Making a Bug Hotel for the Community Garden for 5-11 year olds PRE-BOOK

Friday 17th August 10am-2pm

Learn about where different bugs like to hang out, make designs and help to make the hotel.

Bring your lunch, other refreshments provided.

Outdoor Learning for 3-6 year olds

Tuesday 24th July, 12.30-2pm

Wednesday 25th July, 12.30-2pm

Thursday 2rd Aug, 10-11.30 & 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 7th Aug, 2.30-2pm

Thursday 9th Aug, 10-11.30 & 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 14th Aug, 12.30-2pm

Thursday 16th Aug, 10-11.30 & 1-2.30pm

Tuesday 21st Aug, 12.30-2pm

Thursday 23rd Aug, 10-11.30 & 1-2.30pm

 

Build an Earth Oven in the George Green Garden for 5-11 year olds PRE-BOOK

Monday 23rd July 10am-12noon  & 1pm-3pm

Thursday 26th July 10am-12noon  & 1pm-3pm

Monday 30th July 10am-12noon  & 1pm-3pm

BRING WELLIES

 

Summer Coach Trips PRE-BOOK

Friday 27th July Hastings

Friday 10th August Brighton

Friday 24th August  Broadstairs

Leaving Limelight at 8.45am - Leaving destinations at 4.30pm

Cost £12 per seat

To reserve your place please call 020 8695 5955

Seats are only secured after full payment is made to the office.

MULTI-SPORT SESSIONS PRE-BOOK

A fun way to develop agility, balance, co-ordination and speed through a range of games including soft play, mini hurdle races, mini tennis, balance challenges and Sports Day games to celebrate the Olympics.  Fridays 10am-12noon - 3rd Aug, 10th Aug,  17th Aug, 24th Aug

Caterpillars for 0-8 year olds on Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am

25th July, 8th Aug, 15th Aug, 22nd Aug

Ladybirds for 1-2 year olds on Tuesdays 10-11.30am

24th July, 31st July, 7th Aug, 14th Aug, 21st Aug

 

Bouncy Beats for under 5’s on Fridays,10-11.30am

Spaces are limited, so get there early.

27th July and 10th August

Breastfeeding Café Mondays 12.30 - 2.30pm - 23rd July, 30th July and 6th August
 

Messy Play for 3-6 year olds - Tuesday 31st July 12.30-2pm and Wednesday 22nd Aug 12.30-2pm

 

You may also be interested in:

Cooking Now and Then - for all ages

Summer Holiday Workshops

Come and join us at a Cook and Eat Club this summer!

Cooking Now and Then - for all ages

Presented by Downham Nutrition Partnership and Delicious Nutritious UK with funding from Whitefoot Assembly

The last series was a great success ~ over subscribed and with outstanding feedback. Everyone agreed that the food we prepared was delicious (as well as being healthy) and they enjoyed the lovely, friendly atmoshere. We will discuss how as individuals we evolve, so do our eating habits and recipe; what time has brought to the kitchen: ingredients, special diets.

There are two series, both on a Tuesday, at different venues. You are welcome to join any session, please book beforehand.

Every Tuesday: 24th July - 28th August 10.30 am - 12.00pm
at: Goldsmiths Community Centre, Castillon Road, SE6 1QD [map and directions]
To book a place on any session at Goldsmiths Community Centre please call Joy on 020 8314 3718 between 9am-1pm or 2pm-5pm

Every Tuesday 24th July - 21st August 1.30 - 3pm
at: St Johns Church Hall Bromley Road, SE6 2RP [map]
To book a place on any session at St Johns Church hall please call Barbara on: 020 8461 1479 between 9am and 12pm

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
Priority given to residents of Whitefoot Ward - [map]
Further information by email: deliciousnutritiousuk@gmail.com

You may also be interested in other food activities at the community centre:

LIMELIGHT FAMILY LEARNING CENTRE

Cooking in the Café for 3-8 year olds - PRE-BOOK

Outdoor Cooking in the Earth Oven for 3-8 year olds 

Activities marked PRE-BOOK must be booked in advance as there are a limited number of spaces available. To book ring 020 8695 5955 option 3 or email jo.cooper@pre-school.org.uk   Office hours 10am-2pm Monday - Thursday
Visit the Limelight website for more details

Love Food Hate Waste workshops start 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. 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+

More information

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

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