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!

Summer fun in Downham, Bellingham, Whitefoot and Grove Park

Come rain or shine there is so much to do for children, families, young people and adults this summer! From cooking to composting, duckling adventures to diving, street dance to street chance cricket, arts and crafts, theatre, summer uni and trips to the cinema, seaside and skiing - to name but a few!

Let those fingers do the walking and get a fun packed summer organised! Many activities are low cost or free.  

LATEST: Sage Educational Trust are running a free bicycle project with Young Lewisham (Forest Hill) on Tuesday 24^th July 11am to 3pm for anyone ages 8-16. A bus will be picking up from New Cross Gate Sainsbury’s at 10:30am and from Bromley Road Retail Park at 10:30am to take children there should people require transport. Please contact Carly at cnewman19.209@lgflmail.org

 

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of Phoenix Community Housing, Limelight Family Learning Centre, Downderry Children's Centre, Downham Nutrition Partnership/Delicious Nutritious UK, Lewisham Green Scene, Downham Health and Leisure Centre, Sage Educational Trust, Whitefoot and Downham Assemblies and all participating venues and organisations.

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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

Downham Celebrates 2012!

Photos from Downham Celebrates 2012 on Saturday June 30th at Downham Health and Leisure Centre. Text to follow...

Surrey Docks Farm

Inspire Youth Theatre Company, performing in the Assembly Talent Tent

 

Polish children poetry recital

 

Poems are reproduced here with kind permission from Eliza Jedruszak. The poems we were performing are both by Jan Brzechwa- Polish author very well known for his poems for children (1900-1966). First one is called "Leń" (Lazy bones) and second "Ryby, Żaby i Raki" (Fish, Frogs and Crabs) 

LEŃ

Na tapczanie siedzi leń,
Nic nie robi cały dzień.
"O, wypraszam to sobie!
Jak to? Ja nic nie rozbię?
A kto siedzi na tapczanie?
A kto zjadł pierwsze śniadanie?
A kto dzisiaj pluł i łapał?
A kto się w głowę podrapał?
A kto dziś zgubił kalosze?
O - o! Proszę!" 

Na tapczanie siedzi leń,
Nic nie robi cały dzień.
"Przepraszam! A tranu nie piłem?
A uszu dzisiaj nie myłem?
A nie urwałem guzika?
A nie pokazałem języka?
A nie chodziłem się strzyc? 

To wszystko nazywa się nic?"
Na tapczanie siedzi leń,
Nic nie robi cały dzień.
Nie poszedł do szkoły, bo mu się nie chciało,
Nie odrobił lekcji, bo czasu miał za mało,
Nie zasznurował trzewików, bo nie miał ochoty,
Nie powiedział "dzień dobry", bo z tym za dużo roboty,
Nie napoił Azorka, bo za daleko jest woda,
Nie nakarmił kanarka, bo czasu mu było szkoda.
Miał zjeść kolację - tylko ustami mlasnął,
Miał położyć się - nie zdążył - zasnął.
Śniło mu się, że nad czymś ogromnie się trudził.
Tak zmęczył się tym snem, że się obudził.

Ryby, żaby i raki

Ryby, żaby i raki
Raz wpadły na pomysł taki,
Żeby opuścić staw, siąść pod drzewem
I zacząć zarabiać śpiewem.
No, ale cóż, kiedy ryby
Śpiewały tylko na niby,
Żaby
Na aby-aby,
A rak
Byle jak.

Karp wydął żałośnie skrzele:
"Słuchajcie mnie przyjaciele,
Mam sposób zupełnie prosty -
Zacznijmy budować mosty!"
No, ale cóż, kiedy ryby
Budowały tylko na niby,
Żaby
Na aby-aby,
A rak
Byle jak.
 

Rak tedy rzecze: "Rodacy,
Musimy się wziąć do pracy,
Mam pomysł zupełnie nowy -
Zacznijmy kuć podkowy!
No, ale cóż, kiedy ryby
Kuły tylko na niby,
Żaby
Na aby-aby,
A rak
Byle jak.

Odezwie się więc ropucha:
"Straszna u nas posucha,
Coś zróbmy, coś zaróbmy,
Trochę żywności kupmy!
Jest sposób, ja wam mówię,
Zacznijmy szyć obuwie!"
No, ale cóż, kiedy ryby
Szyły tylko na niby,
Żaby
Na aby-aby,
A rak
Byle jak.

Lin wreszcie tak powiada:
"Czeka nas tu zagłada,
Opuściliśmy staw przeciw prawu -
Musimy wrócić do stawu."
I poszły. Lecz na ich szkodę
Ludzie spuścili wodę.
Ryby w płacz, reszta też, lecz czy łzami
Zapełni się staw? Zważcie sami,
Zwłaszcza że przecież ryby
Płakały tylko na niby,
Żaby  Na aby-aby,
A rak
Byle jak.

Supa Sumo

The Reach Climbing Wall

 Downham Nutrition Partnership - Cook and Eat

 Danielle, Community Liaison Manager and Trevor from Phoenix!

Sage Educational Trust - MEND Programme

Downham Celebrates 2012!

Roll up, roll up! Come on down to the Downham Health and Leisure Centre [map] this Saturday 30 June for a free, fun packed day of activities for all the family as Downham Celebrates 2012.

Throughout the day, from 11 am - 4pm

Crafts in the library

The Downham Local Assembly Talent Tent

With DJ extraordinaire Steve Justin 

Inspire Youth Dance

Greenwich & Lewisham Young People's Theatre

 Knight's Academy Steel Pans

Downham Community Choir

Tamil Dance

 Spring Dance Company

Jubilee Jazzers

 

Visit the community farm, meet and learn about the animals 

Develop your climbing skills - have a go on the climbing wall!

Artwork on display for the Downham Celebrates logo – winner to be announced at 1:00pm

Visit the many different craft stalls, selling everything from cards to ornaments - by local residents.

Millwall Community Scheme

Take part in a football challenge to celebrate Euro 2012

 Come and have a go at Bouncy Sumo wrestling

 11.30 Explore Crime Thrillers in the Upstairs Library with authors Claire Seeber and Tom Wood

12.30    Zumba for adults

1.15       Zumba for children (Community Hall)

2 pm Scuba Diving (swimming pool)

Please note there is a charge of £5 for Scuba Diving. Bring your own swimming gear, including T Shirt. Contact Paul at BSAC on 07868 498509 for more details 

 

3 pm Film: Alpha and Omega (Upstairs Library)

 

We would like to thank Glendale for their support and for the work in tidying up the park for us all to enjoy.

Please show your respect by helping us to leave the site as we found it and throw away your litter. We shall be looking to close down around 4:00pm and would be pleased if people could help us tidy up.

We hope you have a wonderful day at Downham Celebrates