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SUMMARY:Millwall Match Day Face painting / Arts and crafts  /  2 May
DESCRIPTION:It’s great to see local businesses in Bermondsey coming together to support family-friendly initiatives that benefit the whole community. \nOn weekends with home fixtures\, we’ll be offering free face painting at The Blue Market. The designs don’t have to be football-themed — kids can choose anything they like. \n Where: The Blue Market Place\, Market Place\, Bermondsey\, London SE16 3UQ \n\nIn Bermondsey\, we’re lucky to have a strong network of local businesses who don’t just operate side by side\, but actively pitch in together to support the wider community. One of the clearest examples of this collaboration is what happens on Millwall matchdays. \nFootball brings energy and footfall to the area\, and we see that as an opportunity\, not just to welcome supporters\, but to create something extra for families and local residents too. By adding simple pop-up activities like face painting\, we help make matchdays feel welcoming and inclusive for everyone. \nIt’s all about collaboration. A single business might only be able to do a small thing\, but when we pool resources\, ideas\, and energy\, the result is something much bigger. Families feel welcome\, businesses see new faces\, and the area becomes a destination rather than just a route to the stadium. \nThis spirit of pitching in together is at the heart of Bermondsey’s identity. Matchdays are a reminder that when local businesses put community first\, everyone benefits; residents\, visitors\, and supporters alike.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/millwall-match-day-face-painting-2nd-may/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival: Forest Storytelling and Puppet Making
DESCRIPTION:Free family drop-in craft with storytelling. Create your own woodland puppet and find out how to bring it to life! \nBangladeshi born storyteller Rez Kabir performs in the Marketplace.\nMake your own Tree Spirit Marionnette puppet with artists Sarah Sparkes and find out about how you can join in with our finale event in July. \nAll ages welcome\, all materials provided. \nStorytelling is suitable for all ages and lasts 20 minutes.  Storytimes: 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30 \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \n \nStoryteller : Rez Kabir\nRez Kabir is an actor & storyteller based in London. Born in Chittagong\, Bangladesh\, he came to UK with his parents. He acts\, produces\, writes and works in theatre\, film and TV across the UK and internationally. He has dedicated much of his work to local communities\, young people and families to support literacy\, language and well being. He is also Artistic Director of Tamarind Theatre Co based in Whitechapel\, widening participation in the arts. https://mayaproductions.co.uk/about-maya/rez-kabir/ \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nArtist : Sarah Sparkes\nSarah Sparkes is a London-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries between science\, folklore\, and the supernatural. Sarah works across installation\, sculpture\, film\, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets\, performers\, artist and the public interact in outdoor space\, including the Puppet Wars on Camberwell Green. Sarah has run many memorable activities in The Blue Marketplace\, including colouring competitions\, making christmas decorations and lantern making. \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nFree storytelling performance : 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n 1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\n South Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-storytelling-fest-free-workshop-1/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260413T091914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T102206Z
UID:2905-1779537600-1779548400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet and Storytelling Festival: Free Storytelling and Puppet Making
DESCRIPTION:Free family drop-in craft with storytelling. Listen to an Anansi with Storyteller Baden Prince Jr then create your own tiger puppet and find out how to bring it to life! \nFamilies can make their own fearsome Big Cat hand puppet with Frog Morris to bring to our finale event on 12 July. All materials are provided. \nStorytelling is suitable for all ages and lasts 20 minutes.  Storytimes: 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30 \nReserve a spot \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \nBaden Prince Jnr\nBaden Prince Jnr is a dynamic poet\, performer and storyteller with decades of experience in live literature and an impressive reputation. His repertoire incorporates “traditional” tales from the Caribbean and all over the world\, as well as original\, self-penned material. As a writer and performer Baden engages reader and audience with a style that is warm\, self-assured with an entertaining blend of insight and humour. https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/02/27/antiguan-born-poet-baden-prince-earns-honorary-literary-recognition-in-uk.html \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nFree storytelling performance : 12.30\, 1.30and 2.30\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n 1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\n South Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-and-storytelling-fest-free-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T115947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T103952Z
UID:2475-1780142400-1780153200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Free Jumping Jack workshop & Let’s Make Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Make your own Jumping Jack puppet with artists and puppet maker Sarah Sparkes and dance along to live music in the Market Place with Unity Music Arts Trust. \nReserve a spot \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July.Put the date in your diary! \n  \n \nArtist Sarah Sparkes\nSarah Sparkes is a London-based artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the boundaries between science\, folklore\, and the supernatural. Sarah works across installation\, sculpture\, film\, and performance as well as curating and teaching. She is the founder of live art project Chutney Preserves where puppets\, performers\, artist and the public interact in outdoor space\, including the Puppet Wars on Camberwell Green. Sarah has run many memorable activities in The Blue Marketplace\, including colouring competitions\, making Christmas decorations and lantern making. \nUnity Music Arts Trust\nLet’s Make Music & Dance is a free community event with live music and dance workshops organised by musician Steven Pierre. The programme will include a community choir\, guitar/vocalist\, salsa dancing plus a special guest vocal crooner performing classic hits. This is an annual event to celebrate the memory of community hero\, musician and beloved market fishmonger Russel Dryden. \n \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nLive performance : 12.30 – 4.30pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-fest-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T120322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T133709Z
UID:2477-1780747200-1780758000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival: Free Bird Puppet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own winged birds with puppet and animation expert Phylida Hickish. Bring your new flapping feathered friends along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12 July and join in with a performance by Brazilian storyteller Marianna Portella. \nMake bird puppet using Phylida’s templates and coloured paper that can be decorated with patterned fabric and paper offcuts and then flown around. They are very simple designs that ensure anyone of any ability or puppetry experience can join in! \nOur professional artist Phyllida Hickish is ready to help you make a magical puppet bird from recyled materials.  Everything you need will be provided. \nReserve a spot \nThe birds made at this event will be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. \n \nPhylida Hickish\nPhylly is a theatre maker and facilitator who loves sharing traditional crafts and puppetry with her local community! She is currently fascinated by crankie boxes\, whirligigs\, and eels. \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \n  \n\nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree drop-in workshop activity 12pm – 3pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nBlue Market is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T120412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T164216Z
UID:2479-1781352000-1781362800@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival: Free animal puppet workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make and operate your own animal puppets using recycled materials with puppetmaker Gemma Kawaja (as seen at Norwich Puppet Theatre). Bring your creature creations along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12 July to create a wild woodland scene for our finale celebration show. \nOur professional artist\, Gemma Kawaja\, is ready to help you make a magical puppet from tissue and rods.  All materials are provided. \nPuppets made at this event can be used at at our  grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary!
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-5/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260413T101717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T094643Z
UID:2926-1781949600-1781960400@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Bermondsey Puppetry and Storytelling Festival: Free Storytelling at London Bubble
DESCRIPTION:Free family storytelling sessions with Laura Sampson. Venture into the forests of the world and get ready for our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. In association with Bermondsey Literary Festival 2026. \nSuitable for ages 3-10 and their families. \nStorytimes: 10.45 and 11.45 \nLaura Sampson is a British-Trinidadian storyteller & writer. She loves to tell stories of big emotions\, surreal situations\, & misunderstood old ladies. She has worked with V&A\, Young V&A\, Discover Children’s Story Centre\, National Trust and many more. She is author of two collections\, Enchanted Tales (2023) & Mythical Tales (Sept 2025) published by Templar Books. https://www.laurasampson.com/ \n \n \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-puppetry-and-storytelling-festival-free-workshop-london-bubble/
LOCATION:London Bubble\, - 5 Elephant Lane\,\, London\, SE16 4JD
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260413T104609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T112530Z
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SUMMARY:Bermondsey Puppetry & Storytelling Festival: Free Storytelling and Making
DESCRIPTION:Free outdoor storytelling sessions with Bernadette Russell. Venture into the magical forests of the world\, find out all about BATS… and make some bunting for our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. This event is run in association with Trees For Bermondsey and Bermondsey Literature Festival. \nStorytimes: 12.15\, 1.15 and 2.15 \nOutside in Rouel Road Gardens and Community Orchard (3 minutes walk from The Blue across St James Rd) \nReserve a spot \n   \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nLive performance 12.15\, 1.15 and 2.15\nFree workshop activity\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nThis is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/bermondsey-puppetry-and-storytelling-festival-free-storytelling-and-making/
LOCATION:Rouel Road Community Gardens & Orchard\, Rouel Road Community Gardens and Orchard\,\, London\, SE16 3XU
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T120613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T112645Z
UID:2481-1783166400-1783177200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival Free Workshop: Make forest sprites and fairy puppets.
DESCRIPTION:Free family drop-in craft. \nInspired by tales of folklore\, make your own forest fairy puppets in this workshop with international artist and performer Kaeridwyn Eftelya. Bring your magical sprites along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12 July and join in with a performance by Irish storyteller Emily Hanna. \nAll ages welcome \nOur professional artist\, Kaeridwyn Eftelya\, is ready to help you make a magical puppet from recycled fabrics.  All materials are provided. \nReserve a spot \nAll puppets made at this event can be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July. Put the date in your diary! \n \nBermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival 2026\nA new family-friendly community festival is coming to Bermondsey in summer 2026. Bermondsey Puppet & Storytelling Festival will feature free puppetry and storytelling workshops across local schools\, community venues and public spaces\, leading to a lively outdoor celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July\, 12–5pm. \nThe finale will showcase community-made puppets alongside headline performances from internationally renowned storytellers including Usifu Jalloh\, Emily Hanna\, Marrianna Portello and Bernadette Russell. All events are free and open to all ages. \nFind out more:\nhttps://bermondsey.london/events/puppet-storytelling-festival-2026-bermondsey/ \nWhat to expect at the workshops\nFree public workshops will take place across local venues and outdoor spaces\, including sessions at The Blue Market and the finale in Bermondsey Spa Gardens. Led by professional storytellers and puppeteers\, these hands-on sessions invite people of all ages to create puppets\, share stories and learn the techniques that bring puppetry and storytelling to life. Participants can contribute ideas and creations towards the final community celebration. No experience is needed — just curiosity and imagination. Take home your creations and then bring them along to Bermondsey Spa Gardens on Sunday 12 July 12 – 5pm and join in with our finale show! \n\nFree workshop activity 12 – 3pm\nAll ages welcome\nDisabled accessible\nSeating available\nMarket open with places to eat and drink nearby\n\nHow to get there?\nBy bus\n1\, 381\, P12 \nBy train\nSouth Bermondsey\, Canada Water \nBy tube\nBermondsey \nBy car\nParking on St James Road (2 hour maximum). Free street parking available at weekends\, please check signs for local restrictions. \nAccessibility \nThis is an outdoor space all on one level with wide entrances\, suitable for pushchair\, wheelchairs and mobility vehicles. Seating available. Disabled access toilets in Blue Anchor Library. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-6/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T120732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T090540Z
UID:2483-1783771200-1783782000@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival - Decorate the Puppet Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A FREE\, open-to-all workshop. \nHelp us complete our puppet festival by decorating our new Bermondsey puppet theatre and making last minute props and puppets and pack up the van ready for the big show with artist Frog Morris \nEverything made at this event will be used at at our grand finale celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens on 12th July.
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-workshop-7/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T121017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T122102Z
UID:2485-1783857600-1783875600@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Puppet & Storytelling Festival Finale: Bermondsey Spa Gardens
DESCRIPTION:A joyful free celebration in Bermondsey Spa Gardens\, bringing renowned storytellers from around the world together with artists and puppeteers to share stories inspired by the local area. Our theme is FORESTS! \nIf you have made a puppet in one of our community workshops\, be sure to bring it along for the story. \nYou will also have the chance to make something on the day.\nAn inclusive\, accessible celebration with performances\, workshops\, music\, face painting and food and drink. \nMain stage timetable (exact times might vary) : \n12 noon Bernadette Russell (Trees for Bermondsey) \n12.45 Richard Handley (“Mr Bones”) \n1.15 Emily Hanna (Irish Storytelling) Bring your faeries! \n2pm Marianna Portella (Brazillian Storytelling) with live music by George Hoyle ) Bring your birds! \n2.45 Community Performance A live story and puppet performance with students from City of London Academy\, Harris Academy Bermondsey and participation from Bede Centre and OBC youth club. Facilitated by Minnie Wilkinson and Simon Lyshon. \n3.30 Usifu Jalloh and Saidi Kanda (African storytelling and music) Bring your bugs! \nThe finale of our first Festival of Puppetry and Storytelling. \n \n  \n \n \n 
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/puppet-story-telling-festival-finale-bermondsey-spa-gardens/
LOCATION:Bermondsey Spa Gardens\, 15 Spa Rd\, London\, SE1 3EU
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T122355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T090731Z
UID:2493-1793448000-1793458800@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Halloween In The Blue
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/halloween-in-the-blue/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T062607
CREATED:20260202T122524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T122555Z
UID:2495-1795194000-1795201200@bermondsey.london
SUMMARY:Illuminate Bermondsey Procession
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bermondsey.london/event/illuminate-bermondsey-procession/
LOCATION:The Blue Market\, Market Place\, London\, SE16 3UQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Bermondsey Cultural Events,Bermondsey Events
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