Sydenham Night Market | Station approach | Every Friday | 5-10
Ends Friday 18 September
On Sunday August 2, a fire severely damaged the back part and garden of Kynd Cafe on Newlands Park. Thankfully nobody was hurt, including neighbouring flats, but the back part of the cafe and garden were completely destroyed.
Buses were diverted and the street was cordoned off for most of the afternoon.
Kynd have created a GoFundMe to help them rebuild the space, so if you can donate, please use the link below.
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-kynd-cafe-sydenham
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What's on
THURSDAY 3 & 17 SEPTEMBER 4-6pm
FRIDAY 11 & 25 SEPTEMBER 12-2pm
Town Centre Gardening
Forest Hill Station forecourt
Volunteers meet weekly to help maintain the plants around the station. New volunteers are very welcome to join us for a little gardening and a chat. No experience is necessary. Equipment will be provided although you may like to bring your own gloves.
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
ESEA talk and Hands on Programme opening
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Opera Mask Workshop
11am-12pm
FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Opera Masks Art Workshop
1-2pm
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
Water Calligraphy Art Workshop
1-2pm
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
Paper Cutting Art Workshop
11am-12pm
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
Canvas & Cream Gallery
SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
One Tree Hill Allotment Open day
12.30-6pm
There will be guided walks, Teas and cakes, Crafts, entertainment and a whole lot more
MONDAY 7, 14, 21 & 28 SEPTEMBER
Picketball
1-3pm
£10 per session
Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net.
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
One year anniversary celebration
The Divine Heart Space
11am-4pm
Drop in event, Bring your dog Free home-made dog ice cream plus special announcement on next steps
Tea & Cake Fundraiser for Alzheimer Society
Sydenham Library
12-3pm
Donation
Bring your family and friends can come have a cake and a lovely cup of tea
Live Music
Ensemble26
Forest Hill School
3pm
£12
Tom, who is co-principal second violin of the London Symphony Orchestra, performs music from Gaiga’s debut album alongside brand new material from RELICS, his forthcoming project — a journey of memory, decay and transformation — in a live show accompanied by immersive
visuals from artist Rafa Filomeno and live strings with Ellie Fagg
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 12-13 & 19-20 SEPTEMBER
Sydenham Artist Trail
Sydenham Arts
11-5pm
Sydenham art's annual Artist Trail is over 2 weekends check the brochure for maps and artists featured.
MONDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Collage Making
Forest Hill & Sydenham Women's Institute
Foresters Arms
8pm
Collage‑making. A lovely, relaxed way to express what inspires you — choosing your own words, images and colours to create something personal. Because every collage is completely unique, the process naturally opens up conversations and we’ll no doubt learn a little more about each other along the way.
WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER - 9 DECEMBER
Beginners Scriptwriting classes
Spontaneous productions
Sydenham Centre
7.30-9.30pm
£140 per term (£105 concession)
spontaneousproductions.co.uk/script-hub
A course of 20 fortnightly sessions (over 3 terms) is for Adults. The course introduces the basics of storytelling, writing for the stage and screen; including creating characters, dialogue, dramatic structure and basic stagecraft. The course culminates in a session with professional actors, who will read from students’ work in progress. There will also be opportunities to see your work performed as part of our regular new writing ‘scratch night‘ programme.
THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Pan's Labyrinth
Sydenham Film Club
7.30pm
Sydenham Centre
Trapped in the cruel reality of during World War II, 10-year-old Ofelia escapes into her imagination. In the centre of a mythical labyrinth she meets a faun, who asks her to complete three gruesome tasks in order to reclaim her true self as princess and see her real father again. She not only survives but thrives. Guillermo del Toro’s definitive masterpiece is a true piece of cinematic art, devastatingly beautiful and profoundly timely.
Witch pin cushions with Joan
Sydenham Library
12.30-2.30pm
FREE
All
All materials and equipment provided.
FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Last Night Market
Sydenham Station Approach
5-10pm
This has been an amazing success and couldn't of picked a better summer. If you have not gone yet just 3 Fridays left to enjoy festive atmosphere food from around the world and a fantastic way to connect with your community.
Introduction to Squash for Beginners
Sydenham Tennis & Squash Club
7-8.30pm
£30
For 16+
07398170056
A short course suitable for beginners as well as anyone who has played before and is now thinking of taking up the sport again. Courses run for 90 minutes, including tuition and practice of skills. Rackets provided. Non-marking footwear required.
SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Autumn Table-top sale & craft fair
St michael's Church
Beckenham
11am-3pm
To book a stall email stmichaelbeckenham@gmail.com £20 a stall (£15 charity concession). Aerts crafts gifts and refreshments.
Explore Sydenham Hill Woods
Sydenham Wood
London Wildlife Trust
11am-3pm
Guided walks with wildlife experts, Nature-themed family-friendly workshops, Craft activities, Live music by Ella Clayton, Croydon Steel Orchestra, and more! Come for an hour or stay for the whole day - everyone is welcome!
SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER to SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER
The Frog Princess
Spontaneous Productions
Sydenham Centre
2 & 3.30pm (Saturday & Sunday Only)
A magical, musical retelling of the classic fairy tale The Frog Prince - but as always with Spontaneous Productions expect a twist!
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
Felt Art with Monica
Sydenham Library
12.30-2.30pm
FREE
All materials and equipment provided.
Wonderful Poodle Club new Comedy Season opens
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
James O'Donnohue & Friends
Poodle Club
8pm (doors open at 7)
£12 (£15 at the door)
Brilliant satirist JAMES O'DONOGHUE headlines tonight's show joined by five more hand-picked comedians including ROB COPLAND and ARIE DAVID.
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Mary O'Connell & Friends
Poodle Club
8pm (doors open at 7)
£12 (£15 at the door)
Sharp and offbeat comedian MARY O'CONNELL headlines tonight's show with five carefully curated comedians including JOEL WALKER and MOHSIN ISHAQ.
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER
20 Years of Forest Hill Society
Stanstead Lodge
2-5pm
Watch this space with exciting guests and event are being planned.
What's on regularly
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EVERY MONDAY
Catbytes
Sydenham Library
10am – 12pm
Free
Drop-in digital support with getting online, devices, online forms etc
Bridge Club
Sydenham Library
7 – 10pm
Free
Livesy Bridge Club. Contact library for more info.
Quiz Night
The Greyhound Pub
£2.50 pp (teams up to 6)
hello@thegreyhoundsydenham.co.uk
Each quiz has a theme so come have some fun and show off your knowledge for a chance to win £50!.
EVERY TUESDAY
The Befrienders part of Ageing well
The Grove Centre
10 – 11.45am
£5 per session
A lively, creative choir led by a tutor from Trinity Laban. No experience necessary.
Craft Plus part of Ageing well
The Grove Centre
1-3pm
£4 a session
Our trained art tutor introduces new projects each week, or you can play a friendly game of dominoes or Scrabble.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Body & Bingo part of Ageing well
The Grove Centre
10-11.45am
£4 a session
Gentle exercise sweetened with a game of bingo. Our instructor has experience delivering to all mobilities and gets great results!
EVERY THURSDAY
Chair Yoga
£8.50 Class (or £49 for block of 6)
Make sure to check out all the fun at Sydenham's very own comedy club going on every weekend. Check out the upcoming shows in November!
Rise up Chakra Hatha/Vinyasa Flow Yoga
7.30-8.30am
Dragonfly Yoga Studios
£5
https://www.dragonfly-yoga.org/timetable
Creative Craft Club
Sydenham Library
12.30-2.30pm
FREE
020 8778 1753
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Games Night
Ignition Brewery
7-9pm
FREE
Jonathan Antscherl hosts a chilled evening with board games..
EVERY FRIDAY
NEW
STARTING 11 APRIL
Beginner Hatha Yoga
£5
7.30am
Come and join Rosanna for a nourishing, steady, and grounding Hatha yoga practice. This class will help you shake off the week, reset, and create space for what you deserve, leaving you open to a new day and the weekend ahead. Expect pranayama, mindful movement, and a calming meditation.
EVERY SATURDAY
Knit and Natter
Sydenham Library
11am – 1pm
FREE
Every Saturday at Sydenham Library, the Knit & Natter circle comes together to knit (or crochet, sew, stitch, embroider…) and also, and much more importantly, to natter.
Story time with a little bit of singing
Sydenham Library
10.30 am
Free
Story time with a little bit of singing and dancing.
Babies and Beer
Ignition Brewery
3pm onwards
FREE
Let your babies crawl around while you get stuck into a couple of having a lovely locally brewed beer.
Fun Friday Tennis After School Club
Sydenham Tennis Club
4-4.30pm and 4.30-5pm (3-4 year olds)
5-6pm (5-14 year olds)
£5/£6.25
www.sydenham-tennis-squash-croquet-club.co.uk
Fun Friday Tennis is an after-school club run by accredited coaches. It provides fun, tennis-based activities and games every week during term-time. There is a confectionery treat included in the price.
Pain relief yoga
Dragonfly Yoga
10.45-11.45
Slow and gentle yoga practice where we use gravity as a foundation for stability, body weight as guidance to how deep we can go into an Asana and breath as a tool to help
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
Sip & Talk
YRHYS
The Next Generation Youth & community Centre
6-8pm
FREE
Parents coming together to create positive change. Family enrichment workshop.
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Piano at the Taproom
Ignition Brewery
7-9pm
£3
Trevor Wensley performs sing-s-long on the piano
LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Songs in Sydenham
Ignition Brewery
7-9pm
FREE
Markus Michelucci brings in a new performer (or two) to showcase their musical talents. Folky vibes.
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Chidren's Yoga
Dragonfly Yoga Studios
£10
10.45am-11.45am (5-9 Yr olds)
Join Judit Berge to teach your child yoga
Neurodiversity Social Evening
Ignition Brewery
Different Dates
6-9pm
FREE
A chilled evening for our neurodiverse customers.
Keeping Fit
EVERYDAY
Check class times and book on website at
£30 unlimited for 30 days
Introductory offer to new clients
Dragonfly Yoga offers yoga, pilates and meditation classes for all levels.
EVERY TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS
Yoga
9.30am Tuesdays & Fridays
6.15 pm Thursdays
£10 per class booked on lazycat.yoga
To help reduce stress and feel your best please come along. No yoga experience necessary. Suitable for all levels.
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NEW SCHEDULE STARTING JUNE 5 2026
Mondays
6pm Sydenham centre
7pm Sydenham Centre
Tuesdays
9.30am St John's Church
10.30am St John's Church
6pm St John's Church
Fridays
9.30am St John's Church
10.30am St John's Church
Saturdays
8.45 Sydenham Centre
8.45 Online
10.15 online
Drop in Class £14.70
Memberships ranging from £9-£14 /class depending on frequency
Book at www.presentpilates.com
Private 1-to-1 Pilates sessions available
To keep up to date on all events make sure you sign up to Forest Hill society or Sydenham Society
SYDENHAM SOCIETY
The Sydenham Society was founded in 1972 and has around 1100 members. Our aim is to be a voice for
Sydenham and to improve services and amenities in the area to make it a more attractive place to live and work. We play an active part and support all efforts to create a vibrant high street running markets and community events like the Easter Bonnet parades and Halloween celebrations. We’re strong supporters of Sydenham Community Library as well as local arts and community organisations. We’ve recently formed a Green Improvement Group which has installed planters and posters at Sydenham Station and in Station Approach. To join the Sydenham Society go to sydenhamsociety.com
FOREST HILL SOCIETY
The Forest Hill Society was founded in 2006 and has over 400 members. We are always looking for new ways to improve Forest Hill – making it a pleasurable place to live, work and shop. Our work has included planting flowers in the town centre, running food markets and street parties. We have campaigned for better train services, support local businesses including the Community Library and organise talks on local history plus much more.
We are also encouraging people to support local businesses by Tweeting about them with the hashtag #ShopSE23.
To join please visit foresthillsociety.com
traders discount schemes/loyalty cards
Remember to ask our independent traders about their loyalty schemes – for example Kirkdale Bookshop have a card with a cash discount after six purchases, Over The Top Hairdressers give a 7th appointment free and Whites Pet Shop give a discount on each purchase. You can also get The Lewisham Local Card which is a scheme that connects you to local businesses
and community projects. It’s an opportunity to save money while supporting the community.
To purchase a £20 card go to lewishamlocal.com/card