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21 March – 5 April 2020TELEGRAPH HILL
FESTIVAL
www.telegraphhillfestival.org.uk
For up-to-date information: telegraphhillfestival.org.uk
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Welcome to the Telegraph Hill Festival 2020!Now in its 26th year, the Festival has grown to become one of South London’s largest independent festivals. What binds all of us - artists, performers, workshop facilitators and volunteers - is the shared vision that collaborating voluntarily builds and sustains a strong and vibrant community. In today’s rapidly polarizing climate we believe that the Festival provides a much needed platform for anyone and everyone to come together.
The diversity of events in this year's programme is testament to the energy and creativity of our community. With well over 100 events, half of them free, featuring live music, theatre, art, comedy, walks, talks, workshops and classes we hope there is something for everyone in this year's Festival.
Now it’s over to you. I hope you find this year’s offerings engaging and fun. Please come along, join in and support your Festival!
India LovettFestival Chair
Look out for:
Beautiful new venues in Grade II listed buildings at Hatcham House and Deptford Town Hall
Family Activities - including dance, drumming, crafts and an outdoor nature scavenger hunt. All FREE
Food stalls - delicious locally produced food at our larger events
Welcome to the Telegraph Hill Festival 2020!
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To book tickets go to telegraphhillfestival.org.uk or call 0333 666 3366 and ask for Telegraph Hill Festival or event by name.
Telephone bookings can be made Monday- Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am -5pm. This costs an extra £1.75 per booking but tickets can be posted. Some event bookings are not available by phone.
Advance bookings available until 2 hours before the event. We also almost always have tickets on the door and there are often returns for events that have sold out.
You don’t need to print your ticket just make a note of the name in which the booking was made.
ConcessionsConcessions available for many events. Concessions are under 18s, people on state benefits or low income.
Box OfficeWhat to expectCheck out the icons listed next to each event entry to help you to decide which events are best for you
Event aimed at children and families
Talks and walks
Live music event
Performance or spectacle
Arts and crafts
Participate in a workshop, class or quiz
Food served at this event
AccessEvents with are fully accessible to people in wheelchairs. Disabled tickets allow additional free entry for one carer to events. For a large print version of this booklet or any queries please email [email protected].
50% of events are
FREE
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Food and DrinkTreat yourself to something special at our Festival bars and food stalls! All Festival bars take payment by card and other contactless devices and we would love you to use this method of payment if you can in order to reduce the amount of cash that we have to process and carry round.
BARSOur Festival bars stock a wonderful range of beers and spirits produced by local micro-breweries, distilleries and others and are committed to minimising waste by using recyclable bottles and glasses.
Brockley Brewery Formed by locals who want to positively contribute to the local community by brewing great beer in the heart of Brockley.
Ignition Brewery A vibrant South London Brewery (based in Sydenham) which employs and trains people with learning difficulties to brew and serve great beer. More beer, more jobs.
Little BirdA small independent distillery operating out of Bermondsey.
FOOD We have teamed up with an exciting range of local food suppliers to offer meals at our larger events:
Accidentally Healthy is a social enterprise providing delicious and healthy food that doesn’t compromise on taste. Expect anything from Asian flavours to rich Italian cooking and more.
Flock & Herd Home of London’s Best Sausage, Flock & Herd will be supplying delicious hot dogs to the Festival.
Hill Bakery & Deli Purveyor of excellent artisan breads, farm-made cheeses and a whole host of other lovely things to eat! Look out for bread and cheese platters served at events.
Linda’s Journey Delicious Goan curries and sides with fresh seasonal produce and vibrant flavours.
Fat Slice brings New York pizza to Telegraph Hill, with the dough for their massive 22 inch pies made on their New Cross site and proved for 48 hours.
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VenuesInsert: For map see middle pages
A St Catherine’s Church / Telegraph Hill Centre
Pepys Road, SE14 5TY
B The Hill Station Kitto Road, SE14 5TN
C The Telegraph Hill Playclub Erlanger Road, SE14 5TJ
D The Telegraph at the Earl of Derby Dennett’s Road, SE14 5LW
E Somerville Youth and Play Provision 260 Queen’s Road, SE14 5JN
F Hatcham House Hatcham Liberal Club (side entrance), 367 Queen’s Road, SE14 5HD
G New Cross Learning 283-285 New Cross Road, SE14 6AS
H Goldsmiths, University of London Council Chamber, Deptford Town Hall, SE14 6AF and 310 New Cross Road, SE14 6AF
I Goldsmiths, University of London Art and Drama Studios entrance Richard Hoggart Building, SE14 6NW
J Brockley Nature Reserve Vesta Road, SE4 2NH
K waterintobeer 209-211 Mantle Road, SE4 2EW
L m2 Gallery 2C King’s Grove, Peckham, SE15 2NB
M AMP Studios 897a Old Kent Road, SE15 1NL
We’re really grateful to all the venues for the space and support they give the Festival. Thank you!
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adNunfestSaturday 11 AprilThe free all-day family-friendly music festival, taking place across nine Nunhead venues, is back for 2020. For more info and to support the crowdfunder check crowdfunder.co.uk/nunfest2020 or @nunfestlondon
New Cross & Deptford Free Film Festival 1 to 10 MayThe 9th annual festival takes place from 1 to 10 May with 30 free events in quirky venues across SE8 and SE14. Expect the usual entertaining mix of outdoor pedal-powered movies, family films, documentaries, shorts and more.
freefilmfestivals.org/filmfestival/new-cross-deptford
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Telegraph Hill Open Gardens 16 and 17 MayA weekend of Open Gardens around Telegraph Hill. Be inspired by local gardens of all sizes and styles. Visit the Plant Fair on Saturday at the Telegraph Hill Centre to buy high quality plants and chat with plant experts. If you are interested in opening your garden this year please contact: [email protected].
Brockley Max29 May to 6 JuneThe Brockley Max festival kicks off with the Opening Night of six hours of live music, and ends with Art In The Park on 6 June. In between are over 70 events of music, art, theatre, comedy and poetry.
www.brockleymax.co.uk
The Telegraph Hill Festival is proud to sponsor...
The Telegraph Hill Soap Box Derby Sunday 10 May
The Soapbox Derby is back - in the Telegraph Hill Lower Park, this time with more food and more toilets! A fun day for all the family. Come and enjoy the spectacle, admire the brilliant creative efforts of your neighbours and then see them destroyed on the first bend.
Or enter a cart yourself – applications are going fast, so reserve your place and get creative.
See telegraphhillsoapboxderby.wordpress.com for photos and video, plus application form and rules. See you there!
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Pausem2 Gallery, 2C King's Grove, Peckham, SE15 2NBPause is a 24/7 public exhibition of moving-imagportraits that elicit face-to-face conversations without words between diverse people engaging deeply but silently with each other.
Not Another Grey Day Telegraph Hill Centre, FoyerLED based work which senses air temperature, pressure and humidity and pollution levels and displays colourful patterns based on their values.
The Equiano ExhibitionSt Catherine's Church and Telegraph Hill Centre, NarthexThe Festival is pleased to host the Equiano Project's Touring Exhibition, celebrating the extraordinary life of Olaudah Equiano, whose Deptford connection is commemorated by the artwork in the Lower Park, and his contribution to the Abolition Movement.
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7Saturday 21 March
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
Hiya!10am to 11amTelegraph Hill PlayclubFree with £4 suggested donation per familyA playdate of immersive physical absurdist expressionism “comedy” art for 3-5 year olds: may include climbing trees, slapstick Rhinos and Gruffaloes?!
soundSPARK’s Trip to the Movies10am to 12pmSt Catherine’s ChurchFreeJoin creative woodwind quartet soundSPARK for a relaxed interactive concert designed for children with SEND up to age 8 and their siblings who live in the borough of Lewisham. Check website for details and to make your booking.
Sand Art Workshop12pm to 4pmTelegraph Hill CentreFreeCreate a Sand Art picture using your imagination. Express your creativity and have fun! A mess-free, arts and crafts activity!
South Circular presents: New Cross Rocks 2 12.30pm to 8pmThe New Cross Inn, 323 New Cross Road, SE14 6AS£5 in advance (www.newcrossinn.com/gigs), £6 on the doorAll day music event featuring eight up-and-coming local young rock bands. This is the future of New Cross rock!
Lent Quiet Afternoon 2pm to 5pmSt Catherine’s ChurchFree, email [email protected] to registerA time of prayer, stillness, renewal, guided meditation and reflection. Preceded by an optional bring and share lunch from 1pm.
Yoga for Gut Health 6pm to 7pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeOne hour introduction to the many ways yoga can help support the health of your digestive system.
Yoga for Artists 7.30pm to 8.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeUnleash your creativity, and your fingers, arms and shoulders! A yoga sequence designed for those who love to create but need a good stretch out between projects. Relax and chat afterwards at our pop-up bar.
8 Saturday 21 March
There’s No Business Like Community Show Business…!7.30pm to 10pm (doors open 7pm)St Catherine’s Church£5 (£3)‘Wouldn’t It Be Luvverly’ to ‘Sit Down’ and celebrate our musical journey through 25 years of the Telegraph Hill Community Production.
Wonderful songs from ‘our’ classic musicals ‘On the Street Where You Live’! From the team that brought you the Community Shows.
Crystal Queer 8pm to 12amThe Hill Station£3 in advance £5 on the doorBursting out of the closet and on to the stage, Crystal Queer presents up-and-coming queer artists of multiple art forms, live on stage for your enjoyment.
South Circular live in New Cross 8.30pm to 10.30pmThe New Cross Inn, 323 New Cross Road, SE14 6ASFreeCome and party with the South Circular Rock Band, playing Rock and Indie Rock classics from the 80s the present day.
TH CENTRE SHOWCASE
12pm to 4pmTelegraph Hill Centre andSt Catherine’s ChurchShowcasing the network of local practitioners and community groups that work from the Centre throughout the year.
See thcentre.com for the final programme of free events. Look out for:
Taster Sessions:Pilates – undoing hours of sitting at a desk MassageYoga
Private consultations:Hand massagePosture analysis
Somatic experiencing
Workshops:MindfulnessBreath work Dance workshop for women Tough Mudder
Introductory talks:Feldenkrais Acupuncture Parenting
Performances:Band camp Drumming
Telegraph Hill Centre
NETWORK
9Sunday 22 March
Hiya! 10am to 11am Telegraph Hill Playclub Free with £4 suggested donation per familySee Saturday 21 March at 10am.
Mothering Sunday Service 10am to 11 .30amSt Catherine’s ChurchFreeCome and celebrate mothers and all who care for us! Special groups for children, as the adults enjoy music, worship and some time to reflect.
Watercolour Workshop with Rima Bray 11am to 2pmTelegraph Hill Centre Craftroom (entrance from St Catherine’s Drive)£6Back to basics, looking at applying washes and drawing with the brush. We’ll also use other materials to create effects. All abilities welcome. Basic materials provided, but do also bring your own.
Get into your body... Get rid of stress2pm to 3.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Studio 2FreeStressed or anxious? Learn simple tools for bouncing back from life’s challenges. With body-mind principles we will explore old patterns and discover new ways of being.
“A Glimpse of Gingham” A Tribute to John Denver 2.30pm to 3.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£5 (£3)Time Out and Funny Woman Awards nominee, Celia Byrne, revisits her youth and pays tribute to her musical hero. Rocky Mountain High on Telegraph Hill!
Kimchi Fermentation Workshop2.30pm to 5.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden Room£9 (includes mason jar and ingredients)Learn how to make your own kimchi! This Korean fermented food is very beneficial to gut health and tastes delicious. All participants will make a 0.5l jar of kimchi to take home.
10 Sunday 22 March
Street Trees for Living Talk and AGM3pm to 5pmTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFreeAn AGM starring Greg Packman, award winning tree specialist, on “The Heritage and Cultural Value of London’s Trees”. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes - and a Q+A session too.
“A Glimpse of Gingham” A Tribute to John Denver 7.30pm to 9pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£5 (£3)See above at 2.30.
Tell me the Truth about Love 7.30pm to 9pmSt Catherine’s Church£6 (£4)Mezzo soprano, Miriam Sharrad, and pianist, Elspeth Wilkes, showcase an eclectic selection of cabaret, classical and opera pieces. A Mother’s Day treat that’ll have you swooning in your seats.
A Quietly Cerebral Quiz8pm (doors open 7.30) to 9.45pmThe Hill Station£3Some simple questions, some maybe harder. Lots to learn along the way, with a bit of jeopardy thrown in. Includes a round on London, but nothing on celebrities!
11Monday 23 March
Breathe Yourself to a Happier Life11am to 12.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeA taster workshop teaching the Transformational Breath(R) technique. Discover the power of your breath to transform your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Kettlebells Taster Class 7pm to 7.45pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomTaster FreeStrength and toning class using cast iron kettlebells. Class is suitable for beginners, however experience with gym weights and training advisable. Booking strictly required. [email protected]
Shakespeare Workshop 1 7pm to 9pmMeet 6.45pm at the Telegraph Hill Playclub£6Now entertain conjecture of a time… Revisiting the first workshop for anyone who missed it before. This is an interactive, no-previous-experience introduction to the ways in which Shakespeare’s poetry can work in performance, followed by a glass of something nice.
Poor Little Jazz Rat9pm to 11pmThe Hill StationFreeTake a short trip down memory lane looking at the history of jazz through the eyes of a young woman (Poor Little Rat) and then join in, if you like, with an experimental jam session.
LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR + DJSNUFFONE
Doors open 7.30pm, live music at 8pm, DJ set from 9.30pm, event closes 11.30pmSt Catherine’s Church£7 (£5)Phenomenal voices and a 10 piece band perform songs from across Africa in a mix of languages. Followed by DJSnuffOne spinning the best of afrobeats, soukous, highlife, afrohouse and more rooted yet progressive sounds of the African continent. An incredible live experience!
12 Tuesday 24 March
Iyengar Yoga Class taster session10.15am to 11.45amTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFreeMixed ability. Equipment provided, but do bring your own if you have it! Pre-book only - call 07727 083 817 to book and confirm a place.
Iyengar Yoga Class taster session7pm to 8pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeSee above.
The End of the World Pub Quiz 7.30pm to 10pmThe Hill Station£3Worried? It’s not too late! Come and use your knowledge, creativity, curiosity and humour to tackle the End of the World in our Pub Quiz presented by artists from Lewisham Arthouse.
THE JOURNEY TO THE MAYFLOWER
8pm to 9pmSt Catherine’s Church£42020 is the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. This talk tells the story of the illegal underground English religious movement which faced prison and execution before leaving for the New World.
13Wednesday 25 March
Ukulele Taster Workshop for Adults (A)6.30pm to 7.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Craftroom (entrance through St Catherine’s Drive) FreeDo you have a ukulele that is just gathering dust? Did you never get around to learn how to play? Pick up the basics at this workshop aimed at total beginners. Ukuleles available to borrow if required.
Kahoot: Battle of the Neighbourhood7pm to 8pmThe Telegraph, Dennet’s Road - downstairsFreeCome and play Kahoot - the game for all ages (8-80) that's escaped the university lecture theatre to take the world by storm. Fast thinking, fast fingers and loads of fun.
The Shakespeare Workshop 2 7pm to 9pmHatcham House, Hatcham Liberal Club (side entrance up the left hand path) 367 Queen's Road, SE14 5HD£6Arising from conversations arising last year, the group will explore a couple of texts in the light of recent traditional and more modern interpretations. Expect a lively and possibly humbling debate. Newcomers welcome.
TELEGRAPH HILL SINGS
7.30pm to 9.30pm (doors open 7pm)St Catherine’s Church£4Returning to the Festival this year, a joyous evening of song featuring an eclectic mix of local choirs including The Hasty Nymphs. The Hill is alive with the sound of music - come and help raise the roof!
Basic Strumming Tips (guitar or ukulele)7.45pm to 8.45pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Craftroom (entrance through St Catherine’s Drive)FreeAre you having trouble learning strumming patterns? Improve your playing by mastering basic strumming. Workshop for those who are learning the ukulele or guitar.
Motion is the Lotion!8pm to 9pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Studio 2FreeA one hour, one off chance to dance with music and gentle guidance. Clothes you can move in and prepare to take your shoes off. No previous formal dance training needed. Everyone can dance!
14 Thursday 26 March
Boppin’ Bunnies Music Classes9.30am to 11.30amTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomAn exciting interactive half-hour music session for 0 - 5 years led by trumpeter, Ben Day, incorporating singing, music making, instruments and live trumpet and ukulele performances. See website for details of time slots and please pre-book as spaces are limited! boppinbunnies.co.uk
Core Strength Class7pm to 7.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomTaster FreeStrength and toning class with main focus on core strength. Booking strictly required. [email protected]
AN EVENING OF ITALIAN BAROQUE MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT
7.15pm (doors open 6.45pm) to 8.15pmSt Catherine’s Church (entry through side chapel bar)£6 (£4)Daniel Thomson’s tenor voice, accompanied by Aileen Henry on one of the most beautiful instruments of the period, the Italian Triple Harp, introduces you to this exciting period of music history.
Earl of Derby Open Mic 7.30pm to 11pmThe Telegraph, Dennet’s Road - downstairsFreeEveryone is welcome to play an open mic spot at this friendly weekly session. SIgn up for a spot from 7.30pm. This week featuring Kevin Campbell Davidson.
QUIZ NIGHT
8.30pm (doors open 8pm) to 10pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Narthex£6 (£4)If you want questions (and answers too) plus competitive chocolates, then look no further – come and give those brain cells a good, sweaty work-out. Hot food available, come early!
15Friday 27 March
Edmund Waller Orchestra and Friends: Spring Concert7.15pm (doors open 6.45pm) to 8.15pmSt Catherine’s Church£5 (£3)Come and be uplifted, soothed and inspired by the wonderful Edmund Waller Orchestra and Alumni. We will get your feet tapping, faces smiling and hearts beating!
The PGs in the Pub with the Deptford Wives8pm to 10pmThe Telegraph Dennett's Road - downstairsFreeFolk, foley and more, The PGs use teacups, whirly tubes, megaphones, door latches and harmony to bring a fresh approach to their material - originals and covers. Then The Deptford Wives, bring New York style to classic Lee Hazlewood, Peggy Lee and other covers, while original lyrics chart a wry and dry course through the perils of modern middle age.
THE HATCH HOUR - STORIES FOR THE SOUL
8pm to 10.30pmHatcham House, Hatcham Liberal Club (side entrance up the left hand path) 367 Queen’s Road, SE14 5HD£3Come to see this newly available space, gather around the hearth and listen to four remarkable stories of change. Prepare to be moved, inspired, challenged and revived.
Synth Jam 2.0 8.30pm to 11.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFreeGrab your modular, drum machine or synth, plug in and let’s jam! Be part of an evening of live improvised electronic music.
16 Saturday 28 March
Bootcamp Class8.15am to 9.15amTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexTaster FreeStrength and conditioning high intensity class using bodyweight exercises only and running. Class is suitable for beginners, however due to the intensity, some level of fitness is advised. Booking strictly required. [email protected]
Hiya!10am to 11amTelegraph Hill PlayclubFree with suggesed donation of £4 per familySee Saturday 21 March at 10am.
Cake Competition: 12th Glorious Year10am to 4pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFree to enter the competition; £1 for adults and 50p for children to taste and judgeBake a cake, large or small, fancy or plain, decorated if you wish, and then let the public of Telegraph Hill judge the results! Categories: Teatime Favourites, Decorated, Cakes Made by Kids. And, new for this year, a dozen mini-bakes to celebrate 12 glorious years. Entry forms can be downloaded from the website or picked up from the Hill Station or Telegraph Hill Centre. Bring your entry between 10am and 12 noon, judging 1pm to 3pm, prize-giving 4pm.
Telegraph Hill Festival Craft Fair11am to 4pmSt Catherine’s Church and Telegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFreeThis is a great chance for you to meet and browse crafty items from lots of our lovely local makers.
FUNSHOP2020
11.30am to 6pmGoldsmiths, University of London (check Goldsmiths events page for directions)FreeFUNshop2020 is an afternoon of amazing creative workshops led by Goldsmiths International theatre students. Come and try something completely new to you, like Chinese Calligraphy, Improvisation, or making Makaton make your work accessible to more people. This is for adults and young people from 8 upwards.
17Saturday 28 March
Ukulele Taster Workshop (B)12 noon to 1pmTelegraph Hill Centre Craftroom (entrance from St Catherine’s Drive)FreeDo you have a ukulele that is just gathering dust? Learn the basics of how to play during this hands-on workshop. Some ukuleles available to borrow if you don’t have one.
Brockley Nature Reserve Open Day1pm to 4pmBrockley Nature Reserve, Vesta Road, SE4 2NHFreeCome for a stroll around your local nature reserve. Bonfire, marshmallows and activities for kids.
Caribbean Folk Song Workshop1.30pm to 2.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre Craftroom (entrance from St Catherine’s Drive)FreeHave fun learning to sing folk songs from the Caribbean. No experience needed. Learn a song from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Guyana.
POW - Women’s Boxfit6pm to 7pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeUnleash the power of women. Unwind, have fun and get a great workout while learning an empowering new skill.
Board Games Night6.30pm to 11pmThe Hill StationFreePlay boardgames, card games and other tabletop games with your family, friends and neighbours. Discover hidden gems and modern classics from our collection, or bring along one of your favourites to share.
The Festival Fashion Show presents...7pm to 10pmSt Catherine’s Church£5 (£3)Ten brilliant upcoming designers from around the world, now all based in South London. Opportunity to buy the creations at discounted prices. Live music and catwalk show.
Fun, Musical, Serious, Personal and Political Original Songs 8pm to 9pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£3Award-winning mother-and-daughter entertainment. Professional singer/songwriters Lizzie Shirley and Izabella Finch introduce each other and even sing a song or two in harmony, accompanying themselves on guitar and ukulele.
18 Sunday 29 March
Celebrating International Women's Month Check out our wellbeing events highlighted below.
Hiya!10am to 11amTelegraph Hill PlayclubFree, with suggested donation of£4 per famllySee Saturday 21 March at 10am.
Festival Sunday10am to 11.30amSt Catherine’s ChurchCome and join us for this all-age, interactive, joyful, contemplative, holy mash up around worship, wellbeing and community. This year sees a special focus on Nepal, so come ready to have your eyes, ears and hearts open to the stories of Asia. We’ll be using silence, song and prayer to connect to the divine, with ourselves and with each other. All welcome - believers, doubters, seekers and cynics. Let’s find some holy head-space together.
A Walking History of Telegraph Hill11am to 1pmMeet in St Catherine’s ChurchyardFreeA stroll around the core of Telegraph Hill, looking at our architecture and galloping through some of the history with Malcolm Bacchus of the Telegraph Hill Society. Scheduled for two hours - but feel free to leave at any point!
M is for Menopause11am to 5pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeSculpture, soundscape and multi-media work to promote conversations and awareness about the menopause. Concluding at 4pm with Punk Karaoke F*** the Menopause- contribute in verse your own experience to this punk song and join in a cathartic experience (adults only).
Big Book Sale12pm to 4pmNew Cross Learning, SE14 6AS (next to Iceland)Find some bargains among the everyday beach-reads, fascinating non-fiction and fabulous vintage books. Plus tea and home-made cake, all raising funds for your local community library.
A Walking History - Further Afield2pm to 4pm (or leave at any point!)Meet at Aske's Jerningham Road siteFreeOn this walk, Malcolm will be venturing further afield into New Cross and exploring the history of its residents and buildings.
Gender Free Jewellery Workshop2pm to 5pmThe Telegraph Hill Centre, Craftroom (entrance from St. Catherine’s Drive)£9 (materials included)Make your own gender free jewellery. Participants will make one piece - ring/pendant/earrings to take away with them from materials provided.
19Sunday 29 March
Body Balance Holistic Festival2pm to 6pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Narthex£5A wide range of therapies that support health and well-being, and 30 minute treatments. One trial included in ticket price, others can be booked at a discount. See website for details.needed and drums provided.
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play2.30pm to 4pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£152022: Regulation unravels. The trade deal done; US pharma covets Lewisham Hospital. The Firestation is for sale. When activists uncover what’s really planned things turn deadly serious. Interactive performace: after witnessing the events leading up to the murder, interrogate the suspects to help the Detective identify the perpetrator. Interval drink included.
She Drum2.30pm to 3.30pmSt Catherine’s ChurchFreeCelebrate International Women’s Month at this drumming session. A safe space to let things flow and find those inner beats. Mothers and daughters welcome. No experience needed and drums provided.
Big Band Night6.30pm to 10.30pmSt Catherine’s Church£5Come and boogie with London Hornstars big band, who present an exciting evening of jazz, funk, and soul. Before the band there will be an open jam for anybody who wants to play (or hear) some jazz, then Hornstars from around 8:30. Dancing shoes advised, but not mandatory.
A Gorgeous Night In with Peter York7.30pm to 9.30pmThe Hill Station£7 (£5)The social commentator Peter York – the Sloane Ranger and Hipster Handbook man – describes Donald Trump’s gilded penthouse life and his own obsessional experience of self-storage.
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play8pm to 9.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£15See Sunday 29 March at 2.30pm.
20 Monday 30 March
Kahoot: Battle of the Neighbourhood7pm (doors open 6.30pm) to 8pmThe Hill StationFreeCouldn't make last Wednesday? Another opportunity to play Kahoot - the game for all ages (8-80) that's escaped the university lecture theatre to take the world by storm. Fast thinking, fast fingers and loads of fun.
CLASSICS ON THE HILL
7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) to 10.30pmSt Catherine’s Church£10 (£5)International classical musicians living locally get together to play a wide variety of music for you, this year to include accordion music by the Indian composer Naresh Sohal, who lived and worked in Drakefell Road until his death two years ago.
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play8pm to 9.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£15See Sunday 29 March at 2.30pm.
21Tuesday 31 March
Festival Pop Up History Shop4pm to 8pm310 New Cross Road, SE14 6AFAn eclectic selection of vintage posters, plus pre-loved books in an interim Crisis book sale. Also displaying domestic objects from the Lewisham Local History Archive with Clapham Film Unit there to collect the memories they spark.
The Sporting Landscape of New Cross7pm to 9pmCouncil Chamber, Deptford Town Hall, SE14 6AF£3Local sporting history and its places - football grounds, speedway, swimming baths, running tracks, wrestling gyms and more, with Sarah Elizabeth Cox, Les Back and Neil Gordon-Orr.
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play8pm to 9.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£15See Sunday 29 March at 2.30pm
Telegraph Hill Community Choir Sing Acapella8pm to 9.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - downstairsFreeConcert of songs from round the world - pop, folk, shanties in our eighth Telegraph Hill Festival. All welcome. Great harmonies and rhythms. Laughter and perhaps tears - with joyful tingles also guaranteed.
Sonic Imperfections8pm to 10.30pmSt Catherine’s Church£7 (£5)A selection of artists performing cutting edge contemporary experimental music in the beautiful St Catherine’s Church.
Blues Night: Deep Blue Sea + Velvet Picturehouse 8.00pm to 11pmThe Hill Station£6 (£4)Live set from Deep Blue Sea, bringing the passion and power of the heyday of the blues bang up to date - “a showcase of powerhouse blues that will leave you breathless” (see website entry for links).
With support from Velvet Picturehouse presenting their blend of acoustic alt-folk and swamp blues.
22 Wednesday 1 April
Breathe7pm to 7.45pmSt Catherine’s ChurchFreeStillness, poetry, music, and contemplation. Time for busy humans to connect with themselves and with the divine. Rooted in the Christian tradition but open to everyone.
My Search for Revolution: talk, book reading and discussion7pm to 8.30pmCouncil Chamber, Deptford Town Hall, SE14 6AF£3In 1985 the Workers Revolutionary Party imploded amid scandal and controversy. Clare Cowen’s compelling account, My Search for Revolution, is relevant to today's predatory power politics and the "me too” movement.
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play8pm to 9.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£15See Sunday 29 March at 2.30pm.
COMEDY NIGHT
8.30pm (doors open 8pm) to 11.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Narthex£12 (£7)The Festival Comedy Night is a fixture, offering up fresh and funny comedians each year. 2020 will be reassuringly similar; expect laughs, a musical turn to leave you speechless, and enough mirth to curdle your cordwangle, all ably hosted by Radio 4’s Athena Kugblenu. Strictly over 18s.
23Thursday 2 April
BRANCHING OUT FESTIVAL SPECIAL
10.30am to 4pmTelegraph Hill CentreFree
10.30am-12pm: Coffee morning fundraiser for DementiaUKJoin us for a cuppa, some delicious homemade cakes and for lots of friendly chats while helping us to fundraise for DementiaUK.11am-2pm: Table Talk at Branching OutRun by local residents, Table Talk aims to point older people towards information they may need or want. Just come along with questions, for help or simply for a chat.2pm: Free screening of David Copperfield (1935)A 1935 American film based on Charles Dickens’ classic tale of an orphaned boy’s fight for happiness. Free screening for older citizens with complimentary hot drinks, sandwiches and cakes.
Branching Out happens every Thursday in the Centre with a weekly art group, low cost hot lunch and Tai Chi and, on a regular basis once a month, there's a book club, a knitting and crochet group and a diary writing reminiscence group.
John Stainer Orchestra7pm to 8pmSt Catherine’s Church£5 (£3)Come and see the amazing orchestra and choir of John Stainer Primary School! We’ll be performing a mix of pop and classical pieces for your entertainment.
Humanism and Extinction Rebellion7.30pm to 9pmNew Cross Learning, SE14 6AS (next to Iceland)FreeJoin the South East London Humanist Group for their monthly meeting, talk with Robert Launder.
Hot Desk: rehearsed reading of a new TV Sitcom8pm to 9.30pmHatcham House, Hatcham Liberal Club (side entrance up the left hand path) 367 Queen’s Road, SE14 5HD£3Flirting between a hipster co-working space and a dysfunctional yoga studio, Hot Desk tells the story of Phin, Ursula and a DeliveRhino rider called Gonzalo. Be at the start of something - audience discussion at the end.
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play8 pm to 9.30 pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£15See Sunday 29 March at 2.30pm.
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Bumps and Babies11.30am to 2.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFree (but donation for refreshments)Welcome first day back for our playgroup (closed for a couple of months maternity leave). This relaxed group is for parents, carers or childminders to come meet while their children and babies play. So come along for friendship, a cuppa and a chat.
Casual Creatives6.30pm to 7.30pmHatcham House, Hatcham Liberal Club (side entrance up the left hand path) 367 Queen’s Road, SE14 5HDFreeA new group for people (18+) who want to have fun being creative in a friendly and relaxed environment. Discover the benefits of making time for personal creativity. A lack of experience is positively encouraged!
What’s All This About Mental Health?7pm to 9pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeWe know more these days about everything from neuroscience to PTSD. Come chat, play, and share resources around these most human of challenges and wonderful opportunities for growth.
Westdal and Hayward Still Need Work8pm to 9.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Narthex£10 (£6)Fresh from their debut at the Edinburgh Festival, Westal and Hayward return to the Festival with their mix of comedy, music and barely contained exasperation. “The songs are genius...reminiscent of the late, great Victoria Wood **** (BroadwayBaby.com)”
Punk Rock Karaoke - turn up the AMP8pm to 12amAMP Studios, 897a Old Kent Road, SE15 1NL£7Fifth year at the Festival now in a brand new venue. My Midlife Crisis provide the soundtrack to the blank generation. YOU SING – We Play! Song list published upfront on Punk Rock Karaoke Facebook page. JOIN NOW!!
Trials and Errors: interactive, site-specific murder mystery play8pm to 9.30pmThe Telegraph, Dennett’s Road - upstairs£15See Sunday 29 March at 2.30pm.
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SCHOOL'S OUT! Join in our day of free family activities
The Somerville Culture Collective1pm to 4pmSomerville Adventure Playground, 260 Queens Road, SE14 5JNFreeSomerville’s first ever fashion show accompanied by Fab Mosaic exhibition, craft from JOY and a photography display inspired by Rembrandt.
Les Petit Tigres 10.30am to 11.30amTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeA fun French language story and singing session, followed by arts and craft activity - no experience necessary! Suitable for ages two years and above. Older siblings welcome.
Take Me Outdoors Book Launch and Nature Workshop for Children12pm to 3pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Garden RoomFreeCelebrate the launch of the brand new activity journal Take Me Outdoors with author Mary Richards. Take part in creative activities and a nature scavenger hunt created in collaboration with the Secret Adventurer’s Club.
Let’s Drum Together12.30pm to 1.30pmSt Catherine’s ChurchFreeFamily drumming session learning the sounds and rhythms of the Djembe drum. No experience is needed. Drums provided.
Family Crafternoon with RefugeeED1pm to 4pmTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFreeA family art and craft session celebrating creativity and the impact of imagination and play. Donations to the charity welcome. Children to be accompanied.
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OPEN STUDIOS: DAY 1
This is the first day of the Open Studio Weekend when local artists and craftspeople open up their studios and homes for special exhibitions. Many items will be for sale, so this is a chance to buy original artwork at affordable prices.
For details of which days each studio is open, times and locations see the list and map insert and the Festival website.
Twitter, Live!7am to 8amMeet in St Catherine’s ChurchyardFreeListen to spring birdsong and identify birds along the way. Join our morning neighbourhood walk and have a hot drink in the Centre afterwards.
Bloom into Spring Vision Board Workshop10am to 1pmTelegraph Hill Centre , Craftroom (entrance from St Catherine's Drive)£5Come and have fun creating your own vision board to support your personal goals and aspirations. Materials supplied, but do bring an inspiring magazine or two to cut up.
Recreating the Meadow10am to 1pmMeet at the Rangers Hut, Telegraph Hill Lower ParkFreeJoin Nature’s Gym and Glendale in re-creating the Wild Flower Meadow in the lower park. Wear old clothes and strong shoes, equipment provided.
Kundalini Yoga for Body and Soul11am to 12pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Studio 3FreeAge and yoga experience don’t matter. All that’s needed is a desire to connect with yourself through this wonderful “technology” of Asanas and Mantras! Phone 07522 690 203 to confirm a place.
Living Portraits11.30am to 4.30pmOutside St Catherine’s ChurchFreeCaravan Arts-Living Portraits. Come and take part in an ongoing participatory project exploring the stories of travel and migration we all have to tell.
Afro Street Dance & Fitness Workshop11.30am to 12.30pmTelegraph Hill Centre, NarthexFreeSpringsFitness810 are a fun and energetic dance and fitness duo, providing you with an amazing full-body workout, coupled with exciting Afro-Caribbean dance choreography.
Love Your Body2pm to 6pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Craftroom£4A creative workshop celebrating the body. Open to all women interested in empowerment, recognition and change. Ignite your self expression using movement, writing and relaxation. Refreshments provided.
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An Audience with Rev Max Ripple and Professors of Pop7pm to 9.30pmThe Hill Station£5Expect wit, eclectic range and musical genre-bending from “The Pop” and Fragile Star while the “Rev” contributes edifying verse, uncomfortable fashion tips, fruit and other vicarious pleasures.
Climate Emergency (with Strawberry Thieves Socialist Choir)7.30pm to 9.30pmSomerville Adventure Playground, 260 Queens Road, SE14 5JN£4Come and listen and learn some songs. Discover more about Extinction Rebellion. Hear proposals for Lewisham’s contribution to the solution and make your own!
Acoustic Anarchy7.30pm to 10pmwaterintobeer, Unit 2, Mantle Court, SE4 2EWFreeAn acoustic punk and folk night at waterintobeer, local homebrew, beer shop and craft beer bar.
FESTIVAL JAZZ NIGHT
7.30pm to 11.30pmSt Catherine’s Church£8 (£6)An evening of classic jazz from seasoned performers and guests. Everything from old favourites to original compositions.
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OPEN STUDIOS: DAY 2
The second day of the Open Studio Weekend (and don't forget a couple are open tomorrow evening as well). Local artists and craftspeople open up their studios and homes for special exhibitions. Many items will be for sale, so this is a chance to buy original artwork at affordable prices.
For details of which days each studio is open, times and locations see list and map insert and the Festival website.
Palm Sunday Service10am to 11.30amSt Catherine’s ChurchPalm Sunday Service, which includes a lively procession through the Lower Park, followed by the service in church - with dramatised readings and special groups for children.
KERFUFFLE
12pm to 6pmTelegraph Hill Centre, Craftroom (entrance from St Catherine’s Drive)FreeKerfuffle is a mesmerizing, chaotic and playful installation which explores the act of creativity through stop-motion film. Experience a spellbinding mix of moving image and sculptural form.
Folk Music Festival in a Woodland Glade12pm to 4pmBrockley Nature Reserve, Vesta Road, SE4 2NHFreeA free folk music festival, featuring four local live bands, in your local nature reserve. Den making activity for the kids.
Alice in Wonderland7pm to 8pmThe Hill Station£3Join Vanessa Tait, author, for a talk about her great-grand-mother, the real Alice in Wonderland, Alice Liddell, the most famous little girl in children’s literature.
The Festival Ceilidh7pm to 11pmSt Catherine’s Church£5 (£3)The Plow’d Garlick Crusties and a caller are back to make the church walls shake! Come all and dance your socks off! Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.
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We would like to extend our deepest thanks to all the supporters, partners, venues and volunteers who together help us to deliver this festival. We couldn’t do it without you!
SupportersWe receive no public finding, but are hugely grateful for the in-kind support we receive from Goldsmiths and the Telegraph Hill Centre, without which a festival of this size would not be possible.
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erThe Festival is organised by the Festival Group which is open to everyone. This year the core team consists of India Lovett, Tamsin Bacchus, Gill Holmes, Sanjit Chudha, Sarah Willerton, Mark Martynski, Peter Challis, Sharon Shamir and Rima Bray.Telegraph Hill Festival is made possible by the amazing talent, commitment and hard work of all the local artists, performers, groups, organisations and volunteers that get involved, donating their time and talents for free.We are run on a voluntary, collaborative basis. We operate on not-for-profit principles and are unique in that we are self-funding. This voluntary ethos extends to everyone involved with the Festival, from event organisers to bar staff. Any profits made from ticket sales or the bar are used to fund future Festivals and to donate funds to the non-profit making organisations that we work with.Licences for the bars are held by Festival committee members who are personally responsible for any breaches of licensing conditions so we are sure you will understand that:• We are not able to serve alcohol to anyone who appears to
be under 25 unless they can provide proof of age (we have a wide range of lovely non-alcoholic drinks)
• We can’t sell alcohol to anyone who appears to be buying on behalf of someone under 18
• We are happy to accept passports and UK driving licenses as proof of age (but nothing else!).
The Festival simply provides an umbrella for event organisers. Responsibility for event content, promotion and emphasis remains with individual organisers. The programme is prepared in good faith by the Festival Group. This programme is correct at the time of printing.
Photographs by event managers and volunteer photographers including Danny Barnes, John Chase and Jay Alix.Design by Communications, Goldsmiths. Cover photo of artwork by Andrew Clarke.
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Each year the Telegraph Hill Centre and St Catherine’s Church open their doors to the Telegraph Hill Festival. Like everyone else we look forward to this annual gathering of local creativity and talent.
This Festival offers something for everyone from heath and well-being, to music, art, drama and beyond. There will be tears and laughter, but most of all it’s a time to celebrate the greatest foundation of all - community.
The Telegraph Hill Centre, which is funded by St Catherine’s, its rentals and local fundraising, welcomes over 1,000 people each week to classes, events and individual therapy sessions.
We are sure the Festival will spark ideas and new possibilities so please come and talk to us and see how we can help them flower. We look forward to welcoming you not just during the Festival but throughout the coming year.
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of the Telegraph Hill Festival. Goldsmiths was established to provide educational opportunities for the people of South East London, and remains deeply embedded in our local area.
By harnessing global knowledge, economic and social capital, we work for the best interests of our communities and the local economy.
Goldsmiths shares the Festival’s creative and imaginative ethos, and I trust that our fruitful and enduring partnership will continue in the years to come.
Professor Frances Corner OBE
Warden Goldsmiths, University of London
21 March – 5 April 2020
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Our ticket prices range from £5 to £11. Student discounts and a variety of other concessions are available.
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