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Crystal Palace Library Of Things : The Grand Launch Party
Saturday 5th May 1-4pm, with Opening Ceremony at 2pm !
It's been crowdfunded by 291 local people, it's been delivered by 3 local partners, it's been tried and tested for 18 months in West Norwood...
Now, it's our pleasure to invite you to the Grand Launch Party of Crystal Palace Library of Things!
Everyone is welcome – feel free to bring your friends, family, neighbours, colleagues or anyone you think might be interested in Library of Things. We're very excited to introduce this amazing new project to the community !
And read all the latest from Crystal Palace Library Of Things, including our next mending meet-up on the 23rd May, with our new newsletter here
Also on Saturday....
Edible Garden in Westow Park
When: Saturday 5 May (and most Saturdays) from 10.30am to about 12 noon.
Where: The Edible Garden, Westow Park, Crystal Palace. Map here: http://www.crystalpalacetransition.org.uk/edible-garden.html
Anna says:
"The garden is blooming and it's all hands on deck to keep up with the plants (and keep down the weeds). We're meeting weekly now until the autumn, so do come and join us on Saturdays from 10.30am. No experience needed. If it's looking hot, remember suncream, hat and water. To sign up to our weekly newsletter about the garden, click here . "
To find out more, email Anna at ediblegardencp@gmail.com.
The Edible Garden Team
Crystal Palace Food Market
Every Saturday !
Haynes Lane, SE19 3AP
All produce organic, all prepared food ultra local!
Come along and check out this wonderful award-winning market built on sustainable principles.
For the latest updates on this week's stalls click here Crystal Palace Food Market is a community, not-for-profit, Transition Town project.
Patchwork Farm Stall
Every Saturday
Crystal Palace Food Market, Haynes Lane, SE19 3AP
The Patchwork Farm Stall is back at the market : Everyone is welcome to bring in any gluts of veg – herbs – seedlings to swap. No air-miles required, who knows what you'll find ... rhubarb from Westow Park or garlic from Penge .....
And a message from Marina...
" Come and help us at the Patchwork Farm Stall. It’s easy, it’s fun and you will meet loads of wonderful people. Sign up on the Doodle Polls below for as many shifts as suits you, that can be one this summer or every Saturday, the choice is entirely up to you. You can also double up with others, so sign up with someone who’s already down, or bring along a friend.
PLEASE NOTE that signing up indicates a commitment to attend on the day. If something comes up let me know so I can organise cover.
Email: marina@environmentalfreelancers.com or phone/ text 07726206460 with as much notice as possible. "
Click on each month to indicate your availability:
May June July August
Gardening and Community Lunch
St John's Meadow, St John's Church, Auckland Road
Sunday 6th May
12.30pm - 3.30pm
Join us on bank holiday weekend in the Meadow Garden at St John's. Visit the bees. Sow some seeds. Relax by the fire. Make new friends. A free lunch will be served at 2pm. Facebook event here
And into next week and the rest of the month ....
Crystal Palace Transition Town Choir
Our Summer Term of Wild Wonderful Singing continues on Wednesday Evenings at
Upper Norwood Library Hub, 39-41 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1TJ
Summer Term Dates - 18th April- 18th July - Half Term 30th May - No Session
Drop In: £7/£5. Block Booking available. Includes free herbal tea and a lot of laughter! :)
All welcome to join us for fun, uplifting singing - all taught by ear, no musical experience necessary!
This term we are looking forward to being part of Crystal Palace Festival and Festival of Peace Croydon
For more info visit https://www.therosewindow.org/crystal-palace-transition-town-choir
Or Email Katie Rose - info@therosewindow.org
Park Night 2 !
Wednesday 16th May
The Paxton Centre
52 Anerley Hill
It's back ! After our first successful "Park Night - we're back in the Paxton Centre to invite you to celebrate and find out more about the groups active in the park.
This facilitated evening will give you a change to learn more about the amazing activities going on in the park in an informal setting, and incorporates our green drinks this month. Supported by Crystal Palace Park Community Projects Fund from Bromley Council.
Groups confirmed that you can meet on the night include Friends of CP Park, Friends of CP Dinosaurs, Overground in Bloom, Library of Things, Capel Manor College , The Patchwork Farm and "Save Crystal Palace National Sports Centre " - with even more to confirm !
Read this blog about the last event and see you there ! No need to book, but click on the facebook event to get reminders and updates.
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Future Events - Dates for your diary
Crystal Palace Festival !
11-17th June
The amazing Crystal Palace Festival is back bigger and bolder after a very successful shift last year in size and location. The programme is very impressive - from chart-topping dance music from the Stereo MCs , crime writer Stella Duffy to all sorts of shenanigans in the park ! keep an eye on the website for updates
The Transition Town be hosting an info and fun stall all day on the 16th June in Westow Park.
Email joeduggan215@hotmail.com if you'd like to help out for an hour or two.
Coming Soon ....Our Festival Of Ideas.... and A.G.M
Watch this space for news of our Festival of Ideas/A.G.M coming in early July Last year we had 130 people and lots of energy and ideas, including promotion of the Library of Things crowd-funder,
I wonder what this year will bring ?
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News from our local friends
Attic Arts Club
Upper Norwood Library Hub
June 4th - June 18th
There's something really special happening upstairs in the library for two weeks in June.
Over two weeks at the beginning of the Crystal Palace Festival, the Attic Arts Club are bringing nationally-renowned theatre, comedy and culture for all ages to your doorstep. Click here for the whole programme.
And you can find out about everything happening in Upper Norwood Library Hub in their May newsletter, just hot off the presses this morning !
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Best wishes from, Crystal Palace Transition Town
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