Goldsmiths Summer Festival 20 July 2013

From dancing and singing to live musical performance, smoothies to home made cakes to allotment produce to BBQ, the Goldsmiths Summer Festival on 20 July at Goldsmiths Community Centre was a great success. Funded by the Whitefoot Assembly and supported by Phoenix Community Housing and the Pre-School Learning Alliance Lewisham, the event was well attended and enjoyed by the local community, and the weather couldn't have been better. A stage was built in the George Green Hall garden for live performances by local people, to complement the stage in the hall.

With many thanks to the organising committee, the sponsors, the performers, all the people who volunteered their time on the day and to Donald Daby for the photos of this memorable event. Most of all, to the local people who came along!

Janette and Smita greet the guests, and sell some raffle tickets at the same time

Brunel Bannister on guitar and Councillor Mark Ingleby on keyboard

The fabulous Police Cadets, endlessly helpful, endlessly cheerful!

Chris and Brian the dynamic caretaker duo

Stave - remember you saw them here first!

Performances on the George Green Hall stage by Tamil Dancers

Councillor Janet Daby with the Tamil Dancers

Mr WillHe WontHe entertaining the children

Stevie G, DJ Cobra and friend

Face Painting - you can't see the huge queue

George from the Community Safety Team with Elwood, acting Chair of Goldsmiths Community Association

Hard selling to potential members of the Goldsmiths Community Association 
- would you like to join?

Janet on the sharing table (including raspberries, redcurrants and gooseberries picked that very morning from Kendale Allotments)

Sue, Treasurer of the Goldsmiths Community Association, wearing 'two hats'

Representatives from L and Q and Denne explain the imminent regeneration of the nearby Excalibur prefab Estate

Angela, health trainer on the NHS stall

Some frantic pedalling produced these lovely drinks from the ever popular Smoothie Bike

Fruit chopping for the Smoothie Bike!

Steve Hurren and colleague on the Phoenix Community Housing stall

Heidi Alexander MP, Sally Cross, Goldsmiths Centre Manager, and Councillor Janet Daby

Jonathan Slater, Heid Alexander, Sally Cross, and Janet Daby. Sally has been centre manager at Goldsmiths Community Centre for 22 years, and retired on Friday 26 July.We hope she takes with her many happy memories of the centre and wish her well for the future, in her retirement!

Summer activities for children, young people and families

For a comprehensive list of activities for children and young people across Lewisham visit the Summer's Alive page on the Lewisham council website.

For places to go and things to do in Downham, Whitefoot and the neighbourhood visit the Downham and Whitefoot Interagency website.

Free Fun Fridays at Goldsmiths Community Centre. Happiness Hour (and a half) and Roller Discos!

Visit the Limelight Family Learning Centre website to download their timetable of summer activities and a great new leaflet promoting low cost and free things to do in and around Lewisham.

Phoenix Community Housing present Phoenix Summer Fun across Downham, Whitefoot and Bellingham (see below).

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