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06jul12:00 pm5:30 pmFestival DayWith SouthWestFest
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Festival Day Date: Saturday 6th July Time: 12:00 - 17:30 Location: St George's Square, Pimlico, SW1V 3QU Who is this event aimed at: For All About this event: It’s back with a big revamp! Join us and thousands
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Festival Day
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 12:00 – 17:30
Location: St George’s Square, Pimlico, SW1V 3QU
Who is this event aimed at: For All
About this event:
It’s back with a big revamp! Join us and thousands of local residents of all ages, at our largest event in the programme – our Festival Day has something for everyone!
Check out the performances on our Main Stage by local performing arts groups and bands, including; PMF SingOut!, Westminster Community Gospel Choir and Flamenco con Gusto! As well as other walkabout performances taking place around the site.
Discover our brand new Word Tent with a series of intimate performances and talks, programme to be released soon!
Don’t miss out on our 40 stalls with arts and crafts, jewellery, cakes, activities and games, as well as lots of information from local services and groups. We’ll also have food stalls with tasty meals.
Get creative in our expanded Workshop Zone full of crafty sustainable activities for everyone to take part in, delivered by Westminster Abbey, Millbank Creative Works, Antonia Underwood and more!
Our Health Zone, hosted by the Abbey Centre and Community Champions, will have plenty of health and wellbeing activities, taster sessions, the ever popular rock climbing wall and information from local providers. Alongside our Chloe’s Play Area with lots of free play equipment and activities.
Meet the LEYF team, learn about their work locally within their nurseries and take part in fun activities.
Take a breath in our new Wellbeing Area, perfect if you need a rest or a bit of quiet amongst the busy day.
We can’t wait to see you in the Square!
Free Event
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
St.Georges Square
St. George’s Square, SW1V 3QU
06jul12:30 pm5:15 pmWord TentWith SouthWestFest
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Word Tent Date: Saturday 6th July Time: 12:30 - 17:15 Location: St George's Square, Pimlico, SW1V 3QU Who is this event aimed at: For All About this event: Join SouthWestFest for an afternoon of performances
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Word Tent
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 12:30 – 17:15
Location: St George’s Square, Pimlico, SW1V 3QU
Who is this event aimed at: For All
About this event: Join SouthWestFest for an afternoon of performances in our brand new Word Tent, as part of our Festival Day. There’ll be poetry readings from Qisetna, Palewell Press and Rawanee, storytelling for adults and children and acoustic performances – a reflective space amongst the busyness of the day.
Full programme to be released, check our website and social media for performance times.
From 15:00 – 17:00, Qistena, Palewell Press and Rawanee will takeover the Word Tent for poetry performances from:
- Jamal Mehmood, a writer and filmmaker based in London. He works across poetry, short fiction and essays. His work has appeared on BBC4, Popula and Magma and he has been shortlisted for the Outspoken Prize for Poetry in Film.
- Qudsia Akhtar, Qudisa holds a doctorate in Creative Writing Ph.D. from University of Salford exploring British-Pakistani experience. She explores the concept of a dialogical self: exploring multiple selves, is intrigued by the concept of Iqbal’s sense of the higher self, and the journey of self-discovery.
- Hani Ormara, a British poet who lives in London and loves the bustle of city life. Hani’s writing draws on themes of displacement, womanhood, and identity seen through a lens carved by diaspora and a love of humanity.
- Ruhi Amir Alam is a writer, photographer, and artist. Her work draws on exploring our relationship with the natural world.
- Muniba Mahmud is self described compulsive writer. Muniba’s poetry frequently speaks to themes of social injustice, diasporic experiences, spirituality and feminism. Her work has been featured by the Lote Tree Press and she has performed in multiple poetry events in the UK. She is co-founder and lead of Rawanee.
- Paromita Ghatak is trained as a Hindustani classical singer and graduated from Rabindra Bharti University when she was 14 years old. In addition to singing classical music, Paromita also enjoys singing ghazals, geet, folk and Bollywood songs.
- Dr Anba Jawi MBE studied Geology at the University of Baghdad, one of a generation of pioneering women geologists in Iraq, and gained her PhD from UCL London. A chapter from her novel The Silver Engraver was included in the TLC Free Reads Anthology (2019) and two chapters were produced in a chapbook published by Exiled Writers Ink (2021).
- Adnan Mohsen was born in Baghdad in 1955, he published Memory of Silence, his first French poetry collection in 1994, followed by et cetera 1995; Texts about others 1996 and like this as a dual edition in French and Arabic in 2000.
- Hussam Eddin Baramo is a journalist and writer, born in 1961 in Damascus. Since college days, he has taken an active part in Syria’s political and cultural life. He co-founded a publishing company, Al-Wa’I, in Damascus in 1986, and was part of the creation of the Syrian Writers Association.
- Seyyid Ali Lourghi is a refugee poet from Algeria, Seyyid enjoys workshops like the creative writing groups at West London Welcome, and performing poems at poetry evenings and festivals around London.
- Camilla Reeve is a writer, independent publisher and organic gardener. She has five poetry collections: Travels of a Spider 2006; Travelling East by Road and Soul (flipped eye publishing, 2009); Raft of Puffins, 2016; Tales from Two Cities, 2018 and What I tell myself at night, 2022; and enjoys performing her work live.
Palewell Press is an independent not-for- profit publisher based in South West London, they aim to improve access to book
publication for refugees and other writers on today’s challenging issues.
Qisetna preserves the cultural and oral heritage of communities affected by conflict and displacement, one story at a time.
Rawanee believe in meaningful and authentic creative expression and strive to encourage and preserve rooted community creativity, and to provide a space for multilingual expression (in English, Urdu and other languages).
Free Event
southwestfest.org.uk
Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Location
St.Georges Square
St. George’s Square, SW1V 3QU
08jul6:00 pm8:00 pmSpellbound: Public Speaking WorkshopSouthWestFest and Spellbound
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Spellbound: Public Speaking Workshop Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July Time: 18:00 to 20:00 Location: Education Centre, Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18
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Spellbound: Public Speaking Workshop
Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
Location: Education Centre, Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY
Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18 – 30
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and Spellbound for a free, intensive, life-changing public speaking programme that will equip you with the tools and environment to develop your public speaking superpower! Over the course of 3 weeks, with a commitment of only 2 hours each week, you will learn ‘How to Leave a Room Spellbound!’ through expert, tried-and-tested training, hands-on interactive activities and constructive feedback from our Spellbound! mentors!
Workshop 1 | Monday 8th July | 6-8pm
You will learn about the history and the 5 fundamental parts of rhetoric (public speaking), as well as learning a speech.
Workshop 2 | Monday 15th July | 6-8pm
The group will be reciting a powerful memorised speech, using all the tips that were taught in the previous session.
Workshop 3 | Monday 22nd July | 6-8pm
This is the big finale. We encourage individuals to be empowered, to be vulnerable. They tell their story in a manner that holds a room Spellbound!
Free and Ticketed
Book here: Spellbound Workshops, Eventbrite
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Westminster Abbey
10jul4:30 pm6:00 pmPatchwork ProjectWith SouthWestFest and Antonia Underwood
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Patchwork Project Date: 10th, 17th and 20th July Time: 16:30 - 18:00 Location: Churchill Gardens Estate Square, SW1V 3AL Who is this event aimed at: Ages 12 - 18
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Patchwork Project
Date: 10th, 17th and 20th July
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: Churchill Gardens Estate Square, SW1V 3AL
Who is this event aimed at: Ages 12 – 18 and 60+
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and theatre maker, poet and facilitator Antonia Underwood for this free drop-in intergenerational workshop bringing together creative writing and crafting! This workshop will focus on exploring your creativity through responding to prompts about home, the future and what that might mean to you. Using recycled materials, you will craft your ideas and dreams for the future. Each individual creation will be stitched together to make one huge community installation patchwork, which will be displayed at the final drop-in workshop, alongside a community meal.
Free and Ticketed, book here on Eventbrite: SWF Patchwork Project
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Churchill Gardens Square
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
17 july 2024 4:30 pm
13jul11:00 am12:30 pmBoost WorkshopWith SouthWestFest and Antonia Underwood
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Boost Workshop Date: 13th July Time: 11:00 - 12:30 Location: Cave, 81 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2QP Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18+ About this event: Join SouthWestFest and
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Boost Workshop
Date: 13th July
Time: 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Cave, 81 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2QP
Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18+
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and Antonia Underwood for a free workshop celebrating bursts of creativity and provoking the imagination! From bite-sized boosts come big ideas. Designed to jumpstart your imagination, the Boost workshop will challenge participants to create within a set of parameters, respond to prompts quickly and occasionally to break rules. Helpful for getting ideas flowing and stopping over-thinking.
Free and Non-Ticketed
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
14jul10:30 am12:30 pmAir Quality WorkshopWith SouthWestFest and Sunny Jar Eco Hub
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Air Quality Workshop Date: 14th July Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Location: The Onion Garden, 5 Seaforth Place, SW1E 6AB Who is this event aimed at: For All About this event:
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Air Quality Workshop
Date: 14th July
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Location: The Onion Garden, 5 Seaforth Place, SW1E 6AB
Who is this event aimed at: For All
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and Sunny Jar Eco Hub for a creative workshop exploring air quality and ideas on what we can do so we can all breathe better. In this interactive and community-led workshop, we will share tips and tricks to improve air quality and reduce our exposure to air pollution both indoors and outdoors. You will learn how to propagate and pot an air purifying plant and decorate a plant pot upcycling yarns and fabric scraps. This is a family friendly session and all are welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Free and Ticketed
Book Here: Air Quality Workshop, Eventbrite
Time
(Sunday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
The Onion Garden
5 Seaforth Place, SW1E 6AB
15jul6:00 pm8:00 pmSpellbound: Public Speaking WorkshopSouthWestFest and Spellbound
Event Details
Spellbound: Public Speaking Workshop Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July Time: 18:00 to 20:00 Location: Education Centre, Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18
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Spellbound: Public Speaking Workshop
Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
Location: Education Centre, Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY
Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18 – 30
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and Spellbound for a free, intensive, life-changing public speaking programme that will equip you with the tools and environment to develop your public speaking superpower! Over the course of 3 weeks, with a commitment of only 2 hours each week, you will learn ‘How to Leave a Room Spellbound!’ through expert, tried-and-tested training, hands-on interactive activities and constructive feedback from our Spellbound! mentors!
Workshop 1 | Monday 8th July | 6-8pm
You will learn about the history and the 5 fundamental parts of rhetoric (public speaking), as well as learning a speech.
Workshop 2 | Monday 15th July | 6-8pm
The group will be reciting a powerful memorised speech, using all the tips that were taught in the previous session.
Workshop 3 | Monday 22nd July | 6-8pm
This is the big finale. We encourage individuals to be empowered, to be vulnerable. They tell their story in a manner that holds a room Spellbound!
Free and Ticketed
Book here: Spellbound Workshops, Eventbrite
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Westminster Abbey
17jul10:00 am2:00 pmWorld of WorkWith Westminster Abbey
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World of Work Date: 17th July Time: 10:00 - 14:00 Location: Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY Who is this event aimed at: For All About this event: Are you
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World of Work
Date: 17th July
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Location: Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY
Who is this event aimed at: For All
About this event: Are you looking for inspiration and meaningful consideration of how to (re)enter the workforce? Join the Engagement Team at Westminster Abbey to discover what the Abbey building tells us about overcoming life challenges. Meet some key figures around the Abbey to learn about the wide variety of jobs that the Abbey has to offer and pick up some recruitment top tips. For Westminster residents only. 5 spaces reserved for those aged 18 – 25. Refreshments provided. Limited capacity.
Free and Ticketed
Book Here: World of Work, Eventbrite
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Westminster Abbey
17jul4:30 pm6:00 pmPatchwork ProjectWith SouthWestFest and Antonia Underwood
Event Details
Patchwork Project Date: 10th, 17th and 20th July Time: 16:30 - 18:00 Location: Churchill Gardens Estate Square, SW1V 3AL Who is this event aimed at: Ages 12 - 18
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Patchwork Project
Date: 10th, 17th and 20th July
Time: 16:30 – 18:00
Location: Churchill Gardens Estate Square, SW1V 3AL
Who is this event aimed at: Ages 12 – 18 and 60+
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and theatre maker, poet and facilitator Antonia Underwood for this free drop-in intergenerational workshop bringing together creative writing and crafting! This workshop will focus on exploring your creativity through responding to prompts about home, the future and what that might mean to you. Using recycled materials, you will craft your ideas and dreams for the future. Each individual creation will be stitched together to make one huge community installation patchwork, which will be displayed at the final drop-in workshop, alongside a community meal.
Free and Ticketed, book here on Eventbrite: SWF Patchwork Project
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Churchill Gardens Square
21jul3:00 pm5:00 pmSouthWestFest Closing PartyWith SouthWestFest
Event Details
SouthWestFest Closing Party Date: 21st July Time: 15:00 - 17:00 Location: The Onion Garden, 5 Seaforth Place, SW1E 6AB Who is this event aimed at: For All About this event:
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SouthWestFest Closing Party
Date: 21st July
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Location: The Onion Garden, 5 Seaforth Place, SW1E 6AB
Who is this event aimed at: For All
About this event: Join us to celebrate the end of SouthWestFest 2024 and everyone that made it happen! Whether you took part, hosted an event, supported us or would just like an evening of entertainment and community, come along. There’ll be performances from local artists, speeches and more… Drinks and refreshments provided.
Free and Non-Ticketed
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
The Onion Garden
5 Seaforth Place, SW1E 6AB
22jul6:00 pm8:00 pmSpellbound: Public Speaking WorkshopSouthWestFest and Spellbound
Event Details
Spellbound: Public Speaking Workshop Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July Time: 18:00 to 20:00 Location: Education Centre, Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18
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Spellbound: Public Speaking Workshop
Date: 8th, 15th and 22nd July
Time: 18:00 to 20:00
Location: Education Centre, Westminster Abbey, Dean’s Yard, SW1P 3NY
Who is this event aimed at: Ages 18 – 30
About this event: Join SouthWestFest and Spellbound for a free, intensive, life-changing public speaking programme that will equip you with the tools and environment to develop your public speaking superpower! Over the course of 3 weeks, with a commitment of only 2 hours each week, you will learn ‘How to Leave a Room Spellbound!’ through expert, tried-and-tested training, hands-on interactive activities and constructive feedback from our Spellbound! mentors!
Workshop 1 | Monday 8th July | 6-8pm
You will learn about the history and the 5 fundamental parts of rhetoric (public speaking), as well as learning a speech.
Workshop 2 | Monday 15th July | 6-8pm
The group will be reciting a powerful memorised speech, using all the tips that were taught in the previous session.
Workshop 3 | Monday 22nd July | 6-8pm
This is the big finale. We encourage individuals to be empowered, to be vulnerable. They tell their story in a manner that holds a room Spellbound!
Free and Ticketed
Book here: Spellbound Workshops, Eventbrite
Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Westminster Abbey
