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Just thought would pop on here that I’ve noticed (via twitter) a new local activity club for youngsters: https://sydenhamwingchun.com - Martial art/Self-defence - Located sort of equidistant between Sydenham library, Adamsrill School and Sports direct Hope it has enough interest to be useful to the ...

10: There are approximately 15 Geocaches hidden around SE26. It’s essentially a free worldwide treasure hunt. www.geocaching.com/play for further info!

9: Downstairs at St.Christopher’s shop (https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ and @StChrisHospice) - next to Kirkdale Books & opposite The Greyhound has a small treasure trove of vinyl. Pair it with a trip to Sugahill Cafe to inadvertently buy more music then intended.

8: The Sydenham Film Club (http://www.sydenhamfilmclub.org/ and @SydFilmClub) has been running since 2011! It is now under the umbrella of Sydenham Arts - (http://sydenhamarts.co.uk/ and @SydArts_ ). Screenings are at the Sydenham Centre (above ignition brewery / the post office ) and drinks, local ...

7. Our very own The Cake Store has been doing bespoke cakes for big events and celebrities for years including Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Royalty and most recently Myleene Klass, George Clooney and Holly Willoughby. Who knew?!

https://www.thecakestore.co.uk/celebrity-cake-gallery/#

For those interested they have just added a few new rewards - one of which is for discounted 12 session pass for Yoga/Pilate/Meditation sessions at Sydenham.

Ps: Much like yourself doesn’t change how excited I am by the studio/space/project but yep bit on the big side that.

Just thought would pop up a few things regarding the new high street yoga studio’s project. I think* (though don’t quote me on this!) that the studio will be opening in part but the ongoing not-for-profit business is looking for a boost to the project to transform the whole massive space into more f...

Glad to see a positive response to add to the thread

I thought I’d pop up a few things that are a bit hidden in/around Sydenham which people may not know much about but may have an interest in! Feel free to add! 1. Bimonthly wrestling from Battle Pro Wrestling at Livesey Hall in Lower Sydenham https://m.facebook.com/BattleProW/?locale2=en_GB and @Batt...

If not Sydenham Garden or you have over grants maybe check out below: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/dragonfly-yoga I would seriously recommend watching the video as well as read the article at https://jabberwock.me/2019/02/02/yoga-studio-sydenham-soon/ which gives an insight into the whole not for p...

I think the article probably did no harm and had some half decent pictures however the content was pretty uninspiring as I previously said and can’t imagine throngs if people are suddenly going to start looking at/coming to the area. Property prices and what people want I guess is so different for d...

Apart from inaccuracy (Alexandra cottages are in Penge and I could be wrong but if it’s where I think it is Albion villas is FH maybes?) I thought the weirdest thing was how little there was about the actual shops/events/activities. A huge proportion was taken up by the history of Sydenham which was...

Today Cancelled due to illness but definitely on next week I’ve just read.

Ignition are trialling a coffee morning (with cheese toasties) on Thursday mornings from 9-12 aimed at parents and carers with soft toys etc to be provided for young ‘ins to roll around with. I believe tomorrow is the first one so I’m sure they would love a bit of support but will prob be ironing ou...

Here is a bundle of stuff for the events calendar! :) Not many have websites but were found on twitter/other social media Sugar Hill Cafe - 14th Feb Valentine’s night - “Lovers Rock” 7-11pm. Free entry. Thursday 21st Feb, 8pm - New weekly quiz starts at The Golden Lion Thursday 28th Feb, 7pm - Syden...

As I assume the sticky for the mural will come down and hardly anyone looks at it as the project is long dead I thought I’d post a little info/contact if anyone has a wall to “donate” to artwork organised by the fabulous LDNcalling and some links to their ongoing work- see below: If anyone is intere...

Yep let’s get this taken off sticky please admin! This last post (which I’ll post seperately as well) is a little info/contact if anyone has a wall to “donate” to artwork organised by the fabulous LDNcalling and some links to their ongoing work- see below: If anyone is interested in donating a publi...

Who knew! Great find Monkeyarms - a quick google lead me to their Facebook page which has a fair amount of info/pictures also:

https://m.facebook.com/blacktowerprojec ... l&mt_nav=0

Forgot to add in case people are unaware of the location! It’s between pure gym and Nando’s, opposite sugarhill on Kirkdale.