28th June | 6.00pm -10.00pm | Venue 4 | St George’s Square

Join us for the launch of SouthWestFest 2019, with a very special open-air concert of classical music and entertainment amidst the twilight splendour of St George’s Square. Bring your picnics and break out the bubbly for a dazzling line-up! We are very proud to announce our headlining act, the multi award-winning Kew Wind Orchestra, renowned for its popular symphonic, classical and jazz music. Also featuring the critically acclaimed London chamber choir Colla Voce Singers plus special guest Hannah Crerar – Mezzo Soprano.

With special thanks to our Festival Weekend Gold Sponsors – Westminster Adult Education Service and many thanks to all our friends of the festival, funders and supporters: Arts Council England, Churchill, Tachbrook and Warwick Ward Councillors.

Free | This year’s FREE tickets for the Pimlico Proms are available online at www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets or in person at Cave or Occasions Party Shop in Pimlico

Festival Day | SouthWestFest

29th June | 12.00pm – 6.00pm  | Venue 4 | St George’s Square

With special thanks to our Festival Weekend Gold Sponsors WAES

Join us and thousands of local residents on 29th June for our annual Festival Day celebration at St. George’s Square in Pimlico. Meet the animal stars of Vauxhall City Farm at our free petting zoo, entertain your children with free crafts and activities or visit the funfair rides for a special treat. There will be workshops with WAES and art project fun with Playing Up from the Tate Britain team and the launch of Space Camp from Shambush! Arts and Performance Collective.

Back by popular demand will be Fit-Up Circus performing throughout the day, as well as their Circus School area, and our wonderful Healthzone brought to you in collaboration with The Abbey Centre Community Health Champions featuring a free rock climbing wall and sports activities from London Sport Trust and Chelsea FC. Make sure you don’t miss our host of stalls including clothes, jewellery, crafts, cakes and games as well as lots of information on services in SW1 from community organisations and groups.

PLUS a whole day of live music, dance and performance on our Shooting Stars Stage!

*South Westminster Community Choir  * K2K Stars * Starling Arts * Unique Dynamites * Westminster Community Gospel Choir * Flamenco Con Gusto* Doc bowling and his Blues Professors* and more!

Free | Donations on the day are gratefully received, all funds raised go towards supporting the production of free and low-cost events taking place across SW1 for SouthWestFest 2019

St Saviour’s Church will be hosting a splendid afternoon of fun on the SouthWestFest Festival day. They will be firing up the BBQ alongside their famous Pimm’s stall perfect for a great afternoon listening to the Festival and events taking place in the Square! The proceeds from the fair will help St Saviour’s to continue the work they do in Pimlico including work with SouthWestFest. Event is proudly sponsored by Dauntons.

Free event.

This evening, acclaimed Pimlico-based chamber choir, Colla Voce Singers, collaborates for the second time with renowned early-music ensemble, FIGO, presenting a thrilling evening of Baroque delights. This stunning concert centres around Handel’s masterpiece, Dixit Dominus. Written at the precocious age of twenty-two, Dixit Dominus is a tour de force of virtuosity for both choir and strings, guiding the listener through a youthful whirlwind of styles and emotions. Offered this evening with extracts from Monteverdi’s Orfeo and Purcell’s King Arthur, as well as chamber works by Purcell and Charpentier, this performance promises to be an event not to be missed. The performance is directed by Aidan Coburn.

Tickets available at www.seetickets.com/go/handel

30th June | 11.00am -11.00pm | Venue 20 | Georgian House Hotel

Why not pull up a chair in the Pimlico Pantry at the newly opened Georgian House and enjoy a beverage or two? Adults can enjoy complimentary artisan cake with any tea, coffee or hot drink ordered. Bringing the kids? Not to worry as all children 12 and under can eat and drink for free and enjoy a range of activities including cupcake decorating and colouring!

This event includes:

• Free entry to the beautiful Pimlico Pantry.
• Complimentary locally sourced artisan cake (gluten-free cake is also available) with any hot drink order made between 11am and 11pm on Sunday 30th June.
• Kids will receive a complimentary hot drink or squash and a homemade cupcake to decorate, they even have gluten-free cupcakes!
• Complimentary WIFI and Colouring books.

Free | www.georgianhousehotel.co.uk | ellie@georgianhousehotel.co.uk | 02078341438

Head to St James the Less, for a classic film screening on a big screen, followed by a cream tea.

1st, 8th and 15th July | 11.00am – 12.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

People differ in the ageing process but oxygen uptake, muscle strength and joint flexibility are all important. Yoga helps encourage these abilities to work together. Great for beginners!

£1.50 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

1st, 8th and 15th July | 12.15am – 1.45pm | Venue 16 | St Stephen with St John Westminster

A fun singing class in the church’s main space.

£2.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

1st, 5th and 8th July | 6.15pm – 7.15pm | Venue 12 | The Abbey Centre

Join professional photographer Barbora Cetlova, for 3 photography workshops. In the first workshop you will learn about how to get the best out of your camera, framing, lighting, composition and more. Attend the next week for an outdoor photography shoot exploring the spaces of SW1, and the final workshop to learn more about editing for images online and in print.

This workshop will encourage those taking part to learn new skills and find their creative voice through exploring photography and their experience of living in the SW1 area.

Free | This workshop has limited places, so please book your free ticket via our website: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

1st and 15th July | 6.45pm – 9.15pm | Venue 9 | Tachbrook Community Hall

Find inspiration at your fingertips and explore words in a relaxed, friendly group. Writing, learning, recapturing memories by looking at life through the way we tell our own stories, writing poems and short stories. Led by Christine Hollywood, no experience needed…

Free | All ages welcome | Email Jennifer Hayden to book your space: writingformywellbeing@gmail.com

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Join this fun and friendly class and learn how to sew, knit or make other crafts such as jewellery or card making. All welcome!

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

2nd July | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Venue 1 | WAES Centre Pimlico

Develop and enhance your understanding of the principles of colour, fonts and layouts for print and online media – create your own designs!

Free | 18+ and up | Email marketing@waes.ac.uk to book you place | www.waes.ac.uk 

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 12.00pm -1.00pm | Venue 5 | Thamesbank Centre

Join E.T.A.T for our afternoon Chair Exercise session, and stay for music, arts and more. At E.T.A.T. we’re always busy making something to exhibit or celebrating local culture. Indeed we have been known to re-create the London skyline and even the sky and its planets out of cardboard and papier-mache. Pop in and get to know us!

Free | www.encouragementthroughtheartsandtalking.org

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 4.00pm -5.30pm | Venue 12 | Abbey Centre

Join us for a fun-filled singing session! Make friends, improve your confidence and sing your heart out. In this choir we celebrate music, friendship and we aim to give a new found confidence to everyone that attends. You will also learn valuable tips and techniques about how to care for your voice and how to make the most out of it.

No need to read music or have any previous singing experience, just a love for music, just turn up!

Free | All ages | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

2nd, 9th and 16th of July | 6.30pm -7.30pm | Venue 19 | Bessborough Family Hub 

Join Chocolate Film Productions, for 3 documentary film making workshops. In the first workshop film professionals from Chocolate Films will give you an introduction to filming on cameras and your own camera phone. Attend the next week for a full film shoot shoot exploring the spaces and places of SW1, and the final workshop to learn more about editing for short film making.

This workshop will encourage those taking part to learn new skills and find their creative voice through exploring documentary film making and their experience of living in the SW1 area.

Free | There will be a total of 12 places for these workshops, 6 places are reserved for young people aged 18 – 25, please book your free ticket to take part in the workshop via our website: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

2nd July | 7.00pm – 8.30pm | Venue 8 | Emmanuel Centre

Would you like to be part of a one-off singing workshop joining the Westminster Community Choir’s final rehearsal session in preparation for a performance on Sunday 7th July?

This is an exciting opportunity to; acquire basic professional vocal training, enjoy performing as part of a choir, build confidence, be inspired through music and meet new people in the community!

Free | All Ages but must be 14+ | www.emmanuelchurch.org.uk/community

3rd, 10th and 17th July | 11.30am – 12.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Join this brand new yoga class that’s just for men! Led by Sahara, yoga will help to improve 13 oxygen intake, muscle strength, joint flexibility and more!

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

3rd, 10th and 17th July | 2.00pm – 4.15pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A well-established Bridge class for those of you who already know the basics of Bridge and wish to improve your game.

£7.00 | 50+ | Book here:  www.openage.org.uk

4th, 11th and 18th July | 10.00 – 11.30am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Gentle yoga class to help improve oxygen intake, muscle strength, joint flexibility and more. Great for beginners. Led by Laura.

£1.50 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

4th July | 4.00pm – 6.00pm | Venue 21 | Churchill Gardens Youth Club

This is a great opportunity to try for free guitar lessons which are run weekly throughout the year in convenient locations in Pimlico, Westminster and other London boroughs.

Guitars are provided and lessons are FREE! They are lead by highly qualified and friendly teachers who all hold current DBS certificates. Email to book or just show up on the day. 

Free | Ages 7-13 | Email Tom Halpenny to book tom@musicusuk.com | www.musicusuk.com

5th, 12th and 15th July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

NEW! A lively energizing cardio workout routine based around drawing letters and numbers in the air.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

5th, 12th and 15th July | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Come and get creative. All materials provided. Bring your own project or get inspiration from Angela.

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

5th, 12th and 19th July | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 7 | Lillington and Longmore Community Centre

We are a community based arts and crafts project based at the Lillington and Longmore community centre. We provide free activities every Friday 3pm – 5pm during term times. We encourage children, their parents and guardians to attend, creating quality time for all. Everyone is welcome.

Free | Children with their parents/guardians | www.pimlicopicassos.com

1st, 5th and 8th July | 6.15pm – 7.15pm | Venue 12 | The Abbey Centre

Join professional photographer Barbora Cetlova, for 3 photography workshops. In the first workshop you will learn about how to get the best out of your camera, framing, lighting, composition and more. Attend the next week for an outdoor photography shoot exploring the spaces of SW1, and the final workshop to learn more about editing for images online and in print.

This workshop will encourage those taking part to learn new skills and find their creative voice through exploring photography and their experience of living in the SW1 area.

Free | This workshop has limited places, so please book your free ticket via our website: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

5th July | 7.30pm – 9.30pm | Venue 7 | Lillington Gardens Hall

Join SouthWestFest for a special showing of the award winning Tales from Tin Pan Alley music documentary, at our very own pop-up cinema at Lillington and Longmore Gardens Hall and Bar. After the film there will be a short Q&A with the film makers.

“Rich in humour, anecdotes and a history stretching from the pre-war opium dens” Dave Hill, On London, online.

“A nuclear shelter, an IRA bomb, Britain’s biggest mass murder and the beating heart of UK Music: all in one street, all in one documentary” Chris Choi, ITN News.

London’s Tin Pan Alley is brought to life by the very real tales of 30 people who worked behind, above, below and inside the shops of Denmark Street. Tin Pan Alley was always so much more than the hub of the UK’s music publishing fraternity, now long gone. It was also home to agents, songwriters, venues, studios, rehearsal rooms and music instrument shops, until redevelopment swept most of it away in 2016-17, leaving only the music shops. Now the Disneyfication of Denmark Street is all but upon us with a brand new Mall called the Outernet shortlisted for The Guardian’s ‘Carbuncle Cup’, which is situated to its partially demolished rear end.

With contributions by Dan Cruickshank, Paul French, Joshua Levine, Will Self, Dame Vera Lynn, Skiffler Chas McDevitt, The Small Faces drummer Kenney Jones, David Bowie’s bassist Herbie Flowers and Sex Pistol Glen Matlock, all people who worked there, Tales From Tin Pan Alley has already been named ‘Best Documentary Film’ at 12 Film Festivals Internationally.

Tickets are £6.00 and include popcorn for the film. Refreshments will be available at extra cost
from the bar | Tickets available at www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets | Remaining tickets will be sold on the door unless the event sells out.

6th July | 10.30am and 2.30pm | Venue 1 | Meet at Pimlico Library

Discover the history and secrets of Pimlico. Let a Westminster Guide lead you through the streets and tell you all about how the area grew from a riverside hamlet to the elegant and relaxed place it is today. Hear about famous residents of the past who once walked the same streets and see familiar landmarks in a new way.

Walk will take about 1½ hours and will meet and finish at the Library. Suitable for all ages.

Funded by #MyWestminster

Free | All ages welcome | www.westminsterguides.org.uk

6th July | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Venue 18 | Churchill Gardens Square

Join SouthWestFest for an incredible free afternoon of intergalactic outdoor theatre for families.

The Intergalactic Circus of Truths (Or How to be a Better Human) is an outdoor clowning show for families that takes the form of an existential game show hosted by two dastardly aliens from the Planet Boubikiki, along with their scorekeeper and human slave, the ToyBoy, and their star guest, the Star Guest! Directed by Kristoffer Huball and Produced by 6 Foot Stories. The show is an anarchic, massively interactive piece of live family entertainment!

Meet the characters and explore the space game show set from 1pm, the full show kicks off from 1.30pm – 2.30pm, with time to meet the cast after the show until 3pm.

In the case of poor weather, the show will take place in Churchill Gardens Hall, so nothing can stop the intergalactic space fantastic fun.

With thanks to Leyf Nurseries our Families Programme Sponsor

Free | Please register your interest at www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

6th July | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 9 | Tachbrook Estate Community Hall

This summer celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing with Shambush! and their Space Station. An accumulative artwork, fun for young children and families.

Shambush! will lead our intrepid explorers in building a giant space station with crafty materials made over the 4 weekends of SouthWestFest. Collect stickers from each training camp to become a fully qualified Sham-Astonaut and discover the secrets inside the Shambush! Space Station. An exploration of all things out of this world!

Free | www.shambush.co.uk | www.southwestfest.org.uk

7th July | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | Venue 15 | Millbank Gardens 

On Sunday 7th July families from across SW1 and beyond are invited to join us for our Galactic Gathering Family Picnic. The event will take place in the shaded beauty of Millbank Gardens, which overlooks Tate Britain. We will transform the gardens into a galaxy not so far from home, where little kids, aliens and astronauts, families and friends can set up their picnics and then get involved with the craft workshops, storytelling and parachute games. Dressing up in your favourite space suit is very much encouraged. This event promises to be a fantastic day out for all the family! 

With thanks to Leyf Nurseries our Families Programme Sponsor

Free | www.southwestfest.org.uk

1st, 8th and 15th July | 11.00am – 12.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

People differ in the ageing process but oxygen uptake, muscle strength and joint flexibility are all important. Yoga helps encourage these abilities to work together. Great for beginners!

£1.50 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

8th and 15th July | 11.15am – 12.15pm | Venue 16 | St Stephen with St John Westminster

Inspired by Latin Dance and music, Zumba is a great workout for the whole body. No need to book, just turn up!

£1.00 | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

1st, 8th and 15th July | 12.15am – 1.45pm | Venue 16 | St Stephen with St John Westminster

A fun singing class in the church’s main space.

£2.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

8th and 15th July | 2.00pm – 4.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Classes will help you generate ideas, create characters and put stories together. No experience required.

£2.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

1st, 5th and 8th July | 6.15pm – 7.15pm | Venue 12 | The Abbey Centre

Join professional photographer Barbora Cetlova, for 3 photography workshops. In the first workshop you will learn about how to get the best out of your camera, framing, lighting, composition and more. Attend the next week for an outdoor photography shoot exploring the spaces of SW1, and the final workshop to learn more about editing for images online and in print.

This workshop will encourage those taking part to learn new skills and find their creative voice through exploring photography and their experience of living in the SW1 area.

Free | This workshop has limited places, so please book your free ticket via our website: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

1st and 15th July | 6.45pm – 9.15pm | Venue 9 | Tachbrook Community Hall

Find inspiration at your fingertips and explore words in a relaxed, friendly group. Writing, learning, recapturing memories by looking at life through the way we tell our own stories, writing poems and short stories. Led by Christine Hollywood, no experience needed…

Free | All ages welcome | Email Jennifer Hayden to book your space: writingformywellbeing@gmail.com

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Join this fun and friendly class and learn how to sew, knit or make other crafts such as jewellery or card making. All welcome!

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

8th and 15th July | 11.15am – 12.15pm | Venue 16 | St Stephen with St John Westminster

Inspired by Latin Dance and music, Zumba is a great workout for the whole body. No need to book, just turn up!

£1.00 | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

9th and 16th July | 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A gentle, powerful system of exercise which uses healing posture, movement and breathing techniques to promote joint mobility, improve posture and recharge body and mind.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

9th and 16th July | 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Chair based yoga with Sahara. Open to all abilities but good for people who find it difficult to work on the floor. Stretching, strengthening, breathing and meditation techniques. Stay for a cup of tea and a chat with your friends afterwards.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 4.00pm -5.30pm | Venue 12 | Abbey Centre

Join us for a fun-filled singing session! Make friends, improve your confidence and sing your heart out. In this choir we celebrate music, friendship and we aim to give a new found confidence to everyone that attends. You will also learn valuable tips and techniques about how to care for your voice and how to make the most out of it.

No need to read music or have any previous singing experience, just a love for music, just turn up!

Free | All ages | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

2nd, 9th and 16th of July | 6.30pm -7.30pm | Venue 19 | Bessborough Family Hub 

Join Chocolate Film Productions, for 3 documentary film making workshops. In the first workshop film professionals from Chocolate Films will give you an introduction to filming on cameras and your own camera phone. Attend the next week for a full film shoot shoot exploring the spaces and places of SW1, and the final workshop to learn more about editing for short film making.

This workshop will encourage those taking part to learn new skills and find their creative voice through exploring documentary film making and their experience of living in the SW1 area.

Free | There will be a total of 12 places for these workshops, 6 places are reserved for young people aged 18 – 25, please book your free ticket to take part in the workshop via our website: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

9th July | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Venue 12 | The Abbey Centre

From the student who’s living on baked beans to the busy working parents of three, we want to help everyone in our amazing capital make small food changes to lead better, healthier, more sustainable lives.

Achievable changes, like buying the occasional pack of frozen veg instead of fresh, or stretching a pack of beef mince across two meals instead of one – help make a huge cumulative difference.

Come along to our two hour workshop where you will learn handy hints and tips on how to reduce your food waste and what you can do with your leftovers.

Workshop free but places are limited. Please email recycling.champions@westminster.gov.uk to confirm your place.

Free | www.westminster.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish | recycling.champions@westminster.gov.uk

Art Class | Open Age

10th and 17th July | 10.00am – 1.00pm | Venue 5 | Thamesbank Centre

The class will explore various topics using watercolour, graphite pencil, charcoal, pastels, gouache, ink and collage. All abilities welcome.

£1.00 per hour | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

10th and 17th July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A gentle exercise class that works on strengthening your posture and balance, great for preventing falls. You will learn simple breathing techniques which focus on calming the mind.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

8th and 15th July | 11.15am – 12.15pm | Venue 16 | St Stephen with St John Westminster

Inspired by Latin Dance and music, Zumba is a great workout for the whole body. No need to book, just turn up!

£1.00 | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

3rd, 10th and 17th July | 11.30am – 12.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Join this brand new yoga class that’s just for men! Led by Sahara, yoga will help to improve 13 oxygen intake, muscle strength, joint flexibility and more!

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

3rd, 10th and 17th July | 2.00pm – 4.15pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A well-established Bridge class for those of you who already know the basics of Bridge and wish to improve your game.

£7.00 | 50+ | Book here:  www.openage.org.uk

4th, 11th and 18th July | 10.00 – 11.30am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Gentle yoga class to help improve oxygen intake, muscle strength, joint flexibility and more. Great for beginners. Led by Laura.

£1.50 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

11th July | Drop In | Venue 6 | Cave

Embrace our Space is a four day Festival celebrating Body Positivity with art, workshops, talks, performances and other spontaneous stuff to make us feel good about ourselves. Come occupy some Space with us at Cave during this year’s SouthWestFest. All Welcome.

For more details and whats on daily visit our website: www.cavepimlico.co.uk Check out our notice boards or simply pop in when out and about in Pimlico.

Free, donations welcome | www.cavepimlico.co.uk

11th July | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 12 | The Abbey Centre

Dust off your dancing shoes and come and join us for an afternoon of fun, and enjoy some light refreshments, while socialising with one and other and let us wait on you hand and foot. For people aged 50 years and older. Email Silvermembers@theabbeycentre.org.uk for more information.

£4.00 | Tickets available from reception at the Abbey Centre | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

5th, 12th and 15th July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

NEW! A lively energizing cardio workout routine based around drawing letters and numbers in the air.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

5th, 12th and 15th July | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Come and get creative. All materials provided. Bring your own project or get inspiration from Angela.

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

5th, 12th and 19th July | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 7 | Lillington and Longmore Community Centre

We are a community based arts and crafts project based at the Lillington and Longmore community centre. We provide free activities every Friday 3pm – 5pm during term times. We encourage children, their parents and guardians to attend, creating quality time for all. Everyone is welcome.

Free | Children with their parents/guardians | www.pimlicopicassos.com

13th July | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 5 | Thamesbank Centre

This summer celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing with Shambush! and their Space Station. An accumulative artwork, fun for young children and families.

Shambush! will lead our intrepid explorers in building a giant space station with crafty materials made over the 4 weekends of SouthWestFest. Collect stickers from each training camp to become a fully qualified Sham-Astonaut and discover the secrets inside the Shambush! Space Station. An exploration of all things out of this world!

Free | www.shambush.co.uk | www.southwestfest.org.uk

14th July | 10.30 am | Venue 3 | St Saviour’s Church

Join us in celebrating our 155th birthday on Sunday 14th July, we will be having a bring-your-own picnic in St George’s Square, after our morning service. Please make a note in your diary to join us, all welcome.

Free | www.stsp.org.uk

14th July | 2.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 19 | Ebury Bridge Estate Hall

This summer celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing with Shambush! and their Space Station. An accumulative artwork, fun for young children and families.

Shambush! will lead our intrepid explorers in building a giant space station with crafty materials made over the 4 weekends of SouthWestFest. Collect stickers from each training camp to become a fully qualified Sham-Astonaut and discover the secrets inside the Shambush! Space Station. An exploration of all things out of this world!

Free | www.shambush.co.uk | www.southwestfest.org.uk

14th July | 2.30pm – 4.30pm | Venue 1 | Meet at Pimlico Library

Easy cycle ride for all ages, including children and new cyclists. Explore Pimlico and neighbouring areas, mostly on quietways, cycle paths and back streets. Let an experienced ride leader help you gain confidence to cycle in London.

Free | Families and all ages welcome | www.westminstercyclists.org.uk

1st, 8th and 15th July | 11.00am – 12.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

People differ in the ageing process but oxygen uptake, muscle strength and joint flexibility are all important. Yoga helps encourage these abilities to work together. Great for beginners!

£1.50 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

1st, 8th and 15th July | 12.15am – 1.45pm | Venue 16 | St Stephen with St John Westminster

A fun singing class in the church’s main space.

£2.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

8th and 15th July | 2.00pm – 4.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Classes will help you generate ideas, create characters and put stories together. No experience required.

£2.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Join this fun and friendly class and learn how to sew, knit or make other crafts such as jewellery or card making. All welcome!

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

9th and 16th July | 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A gentle, powerful system of exercise which uses healing posture, movement and breathing techniques to promote joint mobility, improve posture and recharge body and mind.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

16th July | 1.30pm – 4.30pm | Venue 22 | Westminster Cathedral School

Join us at Westminster Cathedral School for a free fun afternoon of games, demonstrations, a simultaneous display, quizzes and puzzles. Children and families welcome.

Free | Children and families welcome | Contact tereza@chessinschools.co.uk for information

9th and 16th July | 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Chair based yoga with Sahara. Open to all abilities but good for people who find it difficult to work on the floor. Stretching, strengthening, breathing and meditation techniques. Stay for a cup of tea and a chat with your friends afterwards.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

2nd, 9th and 16th July | 4.00pm -5.30pm | Venue 12 | Abbey Centre

Join us for a fun-filled singing session! Make friends, improve your confidence and sing your heart out. In this choir we celebrate music, friendship and we aim to give a new found confidence to everyone that attends. You will also learn valuable tips and techniques about how to care for your voice and how to make the most out of it.

No need to read music or have any previous singing experience, just a love for music, just turn up!

Free | All ages | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

2nd, 9th and 16th of July | 6.30pm -7.30pm | Venue 19 | Bessborough Family Hub 

Join Chocolate Film Productions, for 3 documentary film making workshops. In the first workshop film professionals from Chocolate Films will give you an introduction to filming on cameras and your own camera phone. Attend the next week for a full film shoot shoot exploring the spaces and places of SW1, and the final workshop to learn more about editing for short film making.

This workshop will encourage those taking part to learn new skills and find their creative voice through exploring documentary film making and their experience of living in the SW1 area.

Free | There will be a total of 12 places for these workshops, 6 places are reserved for young people aged 18 – 25, please book your free ticket to take part in the workshop via our website: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

10th and 17th July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A gentle exercise class that works on strengthening your posture and balance, great for preventing falls. You will learn simple breathing techniques which focus on calming the mind.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

3rd, 10th and 17th July | 11.30am – 12.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Join this brand new yoga class that’s just for men! Led by Sahara, yoga will help to improve 13 oxygen intake, muscle strength, joint flexibility and more!

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

3rd, 10th and 17th July | 2.00pm – 4.15pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

A well-established Bridge class for those of you who already know the basics of Bridge and wish to improve your game.

£7.00 | 50+ | Book here:  www.openage.org.uk

4th, 11th and 18th July | 10.00 – 11.30am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Gentle yoga class to help improve oxygen intake, muscle strength, joint flexibility and more. Great for beginners. Led by Laura.

£1.50 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

18th July | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Venue 1 | WAES Centre Pimlico

For hobbyists or those wanting to learn a new skill. WAES tutors are expert florists keen to teach the practical aspects of the trade – head over and have a try!

Free | 18+ and up | Email marketing@waes.ac.uk to book your place | www.waes.ac.uk

18th July | 6.30pm – 7.30pm | Venue 10 | Chippendale Football Pitch

Why not try-out for the Community Health Champion’s free walking football session for Men over 50+ run in partnership with CWH, Hammersmith Play Association and The Pimlico Million. SouthWestFest will be celebrating this great low intensity version of the beautiful game, and offering a trophy to the winning team!

Free | www.theabbeycentre.org.uk

5th, 12th and 15th July | 10.00am – 11.00am | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

NEW! A lively energizing cardio workout routine based around drawing letters and numbers in the air.

£1.00 | 50+ | Book here: www.openage.org.uk

5th, 12th and 15th July | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Venue 14 | St Margaret’s Activity Centre

Come and get creative. All materials provided. Bring your own project or get inspiration from Angela.

Free | 50+ | www.openage.org.uk

5th, 12th and 19th July | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 7 | Lillington and Longmore Community Centre

We are a community based arts and crafts project based at the Lillington and Longmore community centre. We provide free activities every Friday 3pm – 5pm during term times. We encourage children, their parents and guardians to attend, creating quality time for all. Everyone is welcome.

Free | Children with their parents/guardians | www.pimlicopicassos.com

20th July | 12.00pm – 5.00pm | Venue 11 | Tate Britain

Take a moment to sit back, relax and read together in our storytelling oasis for families of all ages, and discover lots of new books and exciting stories celebrating voices of colour. You might want to drop in at storytelling hour or choose a book to read aloud.

This summer school holiday programme is inspired by BLAST OFF – the 1973 pioneering children’s book about a young black girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut, written by Linda C. Cain and Susan Rosenbaum, and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.

Free | www.tate.org.uk

20th July | 12pm – 5pm | Venue 22 | Churchill Gardens Hall

Want to experience what space is really like? Head into our pop-up planetarium to see for yourself! A wonderful experience for all to see, book your free ticket to get your time-slot to see the show, lay down and look up…

12.15 pm – 12.45 pm: Space Exploration
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm: Earth and Beyond
1.45pm – 2.15 pm: Solar System Tour
2.45 pm– 3.15 pm: Space Exploration
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Light, Dark and Space
4.15 pm – 4.45 pm Solar System Tour

Pop next door to Churchill Gardens Square to join our Out of the World Fun Day for art activities and outdoor events!

With thanks to Leyf Nurseries our Families Programme Sponsor

Free | Ticketed, please book your tickets here: www.southwestfest.org.uk/tickets

20th & 21st July | 12pm – 5pm | Venue 11 | Tate Britain Garden

This summer celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing with Shambush! and their Space Station. An accumulative artwork, fun for young children and families.

Shambush! will lead our intrepid explorers in building a giant space station with crafty materials made over the 4 weekends of SouthWestFest. Collect stickers from each training camp to become a fully qualified Sham-Astonaut and discover the secrets inside the Shambush! Space Station. An exploration of all things out of this world!

Find our Space Station in the Tate Britain Garden this weekend.

Free | www.shambush.co.uk

20th July | 1pm – 5pm | Venue 22 | Churchill Gardens Square

Get down to Churchill Gardens Square on the 20th of July for an Out of this World, fun afternoon for children young people and families.

Featuring: * arts and crafts * sports activities * circus school * face painting * stalls and more!

Plus Pop next door to Churchill Gardens Hall to experience the wonders of space in our Pop-Up Planetarium!

This event is produced in partnership The Pimlico Million a resident-led a funding and community development organisation, making Pimlico an even better place to be.

Free | Family event suitable for 8 months to 18 years | www.thepimlicomillion.org.uk

20th & 21st July | 12pm – 5pm | Venue 11 | Tate Britain Garden

This summer celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon landing with Shambush! and their Space Station. An accumulative artwork, fun for young children and families.

Shambush! will lead our intrepid explorers in building a giant space station with crafty materials made over the 4 weekends of SouthWestFest. Collect stickers from each training camp to become a fully qualified Sham-Astonaut and discover the secrets inside the Shambush! Space Station. An exploration of all things out of this world!

Find our Space Station in the Tate Britain Garden this weekend.

Free | www.shambush.co.uk