🏛️ Big changes are coming to the way Lambeth Council operates. Tim Stephens breaks down what was agreed at the Council's Annual Meeting, including a new approach to scrutiny, committee oversight, and the appointment of a new Council Leader. Read more: www.norwoodforum.org/news/07-jun-...

🌿 Volunteer with Norwood Forum Help shape the future of Norwood, meet like-minded people, and support community-led projects. Whatever time you can give, there's a place for you. ⏰ Applications close tomorrow at 12 noon. www.norwoodforum.org/volunteer-wi...

West Norwood FEAST returns this Sunday 7 June 2026 🌿 Sunday 7 June 2026 📍 West Norwood town centre (various locations) Read more: www.norwoodforum.org/events/west-...

💜 Bereavement support is available at West Norwood Library. The free Bereavement Help Point, run by St Christopher's Hospice, offers a welcoming drop-in space for anyone experiencing grief. No booking needed. Please share. Read more: www.norwoodforum.org/news/03-jun-...

🚶 Wellbeing Walks are back tomorrow! Join us for a friendly stroll through West Norwood Cemetery, with a short local history talk along the way. 📍 Meet: West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre ⏰ 12:30pm (arrive by 12:20pm if it's your first walk) www.norwoodforum.org/events/free-...

🌿 Want to help shape the future of Norwood? Join Norwood Forum and make a real difference where you live. We're looking for new volunteers ahead of our AGM on 13 June. ⏰ Apply by 12 noon, 6 June 2026. www.norwoodforum.org/volunteer-wi...

🟦 BLUE PLAQUE LOCAL HISTORY WALK Discover the hidden history of West Norwood with Norwood Forum on a FREE guided walk exploring local blue plaques, WWII stories, our oldest pub & more. 📍 Galloways Estate Agents, SE27 9AJ 🎫 Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-norwo...

West Norwood Cemetery Visitor Centre is fully open over the first three days of June 🌿 Visit Mon 1–Wed 3 June, 12noon–3pm to explore a brand new exhibition, watch a short film, and pick up the latest leaflet. Volunteers will be on hand throughout. www.norwoodforum.org/events/west-...

☀️ It’s getting hot out there! Older people, young children, disabled people and those with long-term conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. Stay safe with tips based on Lambeth Council’s work with residents last summer. 🔗 www.norwoodforum.org/news/27-may-...

🎶 12 Choirs is bringing together community groups (18+) & primary schools across London to create intergenerational choirs supporting mental health & wellbeing. 📅 Deadline: Fri 29 May 2026 Read more: www.norwoodforum.org/news/16-may-...

Norwood Green Day Saturday 13 June 2026, 11am-3pm West Norwood Library & Picturehouse We welcome everyone to join us for a fun day focused on all things green in our community: green spaces, green energy, green jobs and training, clean air, and recycling. norwoodforum.org/news/norwood...

Brockwell Live have a series of free get-togethers in Brockwell Park running all the way through to 29 May 2026 : norwoodforum.org/news/20-may-...

Join Alan Phillip Clark at Lambeth Horticultural Society on wednesday 27 May at The Old Library, 14-16 Knights Hill, SE27 0HY for a talk on "Extreme Allotmenteering"! www.norwoodforum.org/events/extre...

We’re delighted to share that The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded Station to Station funding for the SE27 Street Gardens project. The first communiy session is tomorrow (Fri 22 May) at 10am - free and open to everyone - follow this link for more: www.norwoodforum.org/news/19-may-...

Free lunchtime concerts 3rd Thursday of the month - so next one is tomorrow - St John the Baptist church, Upper Norwood - details here! www.norwoodforum.org/events/organ...

This is a brilliant community project run by the Old Vic: Building intergenerational connections through singing - and its completely free - full details on how to get involved here: norwoodforum.org/news/16-may-...

The next West Dulwich Hill Safer Neighbourhood Panel (SNP) meeting is this evening (Mon 18 May). Everyone is welcome to attend. Full details here: norwoodforum.org/events/west-...

The Streatham Common Rookery May Fair returns today starting at 11am - full programme here: norwoodforum.org/events/strea...

West Dulwich Spring Fair - tomorrow! A great day out for all ages – and it’s free to attend. Just turn up and enjoy! Details here: norwoodforum.org/events/love-...

Lambeth Council local election results: norwoodforum.org/news/11-may-...

Something to inspire you on a rainy Sunday afternoon: Age UK Lambeth want to give you a chance to take part in the London Marathon 2027. They have four spaces available, and are looking especially for people who have a personal connection to Age UK Lambeth: norwoodforum.org/news/06-may-...

Whilst we wait for the final results in the local elections - your usual broad range of choice locally this weekend is: bats, salsa and kites! Info on of these events and much more here: norwoodforum.org/events

Read our latest newsletter here - as well as all the latest events and news, read about our plans for a community Green Day in June, note our 'make sure your are ready to vote' check list for Thursday 7 May, and so much more in our Spring Community Round-Up: us7.campaign-archive.com?u=4b128fc981...

From 5 May in Lambeth libraries, if you are aged 11 to 25 struggling with drug or alcohol issues you can get free, confidential support, with one-to one support, group workshops and harm reduction advice: Change, Grow, Live: Young People's Advice Sessions | Norwood Forum share.google/1xX85PjWhtyg...

Lots on this weekend - including adult comedy tonight and kids comedy tomorrow morning - plus West Norwood Feast is back tomorrow of course! All the details here: norwoodforum.org/events

A few tickets (free) remain for our final Meet the Candidates public event this evening for West Dulwich ward in advance of the local elections next week. If you find tickets all gone, its always worth coming down as they may be some no-shows. Details below and here: norwoodforum.org/news/26-mar-...

Do you live in Gipsy Hill? Then please come along to our public meeting on Tuesday 28 April at Kingswood Primary School for a change to quiz the candidates in the upcoming local elections next week. Prebooking is essential as places are limited - full details here: norwoodforum.org/news/26-mar-...

A glorious weekend awaits with L'Arche Garden Party on Saturday and Bell House Spring Concert on Sunday - all details here - and more Events | Norwood Forum share.google/SbJlURNKcra1...

Second of our four 'Meet the Candidates' free public meeting is tomorrow in St Lukes Church, West Norwood for Knight's Hill ward. You change to quiz the prospective candidates in the upcoming local elections - booking essential in advance - full details here: norwoodforum.org/news/26-mar-...

Did you know it was Earth Day 2026 today? It's the perfect day for us to announce our own local Green Day 2026 on Saturday 13 June in West Norwood Library & Picturehouse. Mark the date in your diary - more info to follow - and find out more about Earth Day 2026 here: norwoodforum.org/news/22-apr-...

The first of our four 'Meet the Candidates' public meetings is tomorrow, Tues 21 April for St Martin's ward - booking to attend in advance is crucial as places are limited - details here: norwoodforum.org/news/26-mar-...

A reminder you must be registered to vote in the Lambeth local council elections on Thurs 7 May deadline is Mon 20 April; to get registered gov.uk/register-to-vote. The deadline for postal vote applications is Tues 21 April norwoodforum.org/news/03-apr-...

First West Norwood Free Film Festival 2026 film tonight! Only 5 tickets left ... norwoodforum.org/events/west-...

The summer timetable for the Baytree Women's Service is now available. Their Summer Term will run 20 April until 17 July, with a break for half term between 25-29 May. Their exciting workshops include: norwoodforum.org/news/05-apr-...

Next Brockwell Live public meeting is Wednesday this week - details here: norwoodforum.org/events/brock...

Does this sound like you? Deadline is tomorrow (Mon 13 April) 5pm - details here Norwood Forum is looking for a new administrator, could that person be you? | Norwood Forum share.google/Zrv5RCprCvnP...

Lot's on today - finish it off with a spectacular bat walk in West Norwood Cemetery - completely family friendly and completely FREE, its essential to book at places are numbered: details here: norwoodforum.org/events/free-...

The lovely Lambeth Horticultural Society Spring Show is today at 2pm: Lambeth horticultural society Spring Show | Norwood Forum share.google/sN57Iej7d1oe...

Tomorrow (11 April) is the deadline to comment on the redevelopment proposals for the Railway Bell pub in Gipsy Hill: Campaign to save the Railway Bell, Gipsy Hill | Norwood Forum share.google/izNaWCy2U6jp...

Lambeth's Holidays and Activities Programme details here - still a few days left: norwoodforum.org/news/03-apr-...

Link to book your place at our upcoming four 'Meet the Candidates' public meetings in advance of the local elections on Thursday 7 May. Free but booking in advance essential as places are limited: norwoodforum.org/news/26-mar-...

Our 4th 'Meet the Candidates' public event is for the West Dulwich ward - details below. We will be out and about at West Norwood Feast today handing out leaflets with info on all four 'hustings' we are holding:

Next up in our series of 'Meet the Candidates' public meetings is Gipsy Hill Ward - send in your questions in advance, and sign up to attend to hear them answered!

Our second 'Meet the Candidates' of our series of four is for the Knight's Hill Ward on Thursday 23 April. Details below - send in your questions please to [email protected] and book to attend to hear the answers!

Our apologies. Today's Norwood Forum Wellbeing Walk (Wed 1 April) is cancelled. The walk will be back next week on Wed 8 April.

Our apologies. Today's Norwood Forum Wellbeing Walk (Wed 1 April) is cancelled. The walk will be back next week on Wed 8 April.

Local elections coming up on Thursday 7 May. Norwood Forum are hosting a series of 'Meet the Candidate' free public events so the community can speak directly to the candidates. Send in your questions in advance please, then book your place to hear the answers - details below for St Martin's Ward:

Discombobulated by the 'spring forward' time change today? Then maybe Parkbathe is a way to bring some balance back - why not come and try the free test walk on Tuesday (31 March) next week - 11am-12.30pm: details here: norwoodforum.org/wellbeingeve...

We are looking for a part time administrator - details here Norwood Forum is looking for a new administrator, could that person be you? | Norwood Forum share.google/zUzskbbSkaV8...

Two unique events just over the border in Upper Norwood at St John's - both with exceptional community discounts on ticket prices. A fashion show and concert tomorrow (Friday) night and a creative workshop on Saturday - all part of their Reflections Arts Festival: share.google/ntUJSjDvQvDV...