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May 2025
Oak Hill Parkrun
Free weekly timed run around Oak Hill Park starting at 9am. Please register before your first run and you only need to register once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode. All details are on website. Meet by the tennis courts / bowls club close to the car park for the briefing and runners walk to the start together. Why not have a post run coffee in the Oak Hill Café and meet other runners at this friendly event?
Find out more »June 2025
Friary Park Junior Parkrun
It is a 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). Please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode. Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Friary Park Bowls Club - please come and join us!
Find out more »Friend In Need Tuesday Friendship Lunch Club
Why not try this weekly Tuesday Lunch Club? It’s a great place to meet friends and good value for money. £8 for two courses and tea or coffee. Call 020 8449 8225 to book a place.
Find out more »Summer Opera Gala Presented By Uncovered Opera
Immerse yourself in the grandeur and timeless allure of opera as we celebrate its rich tradition from around the world. Our accomplished performers, each bringing their own artistry and experience, will take you on a journey through the most beloved works of the operatic repertoire. Under the expert direction of esteemed music director Chad Vindin and visionary company founder Marrianne Town Smith, an extraordinary ensemble has been assembled. Emil Vincenzi, Sophie Patterson, and Davide Basso—renowned for their captivating stage presence and vocal brilliance—will deliver a spellbinding performance, showcasing opera at its finest. Prepare to be transported by the soaring melodies…
Find out more »RECITAL ON THE RIDGEWAY – CELLOPHONICS
Bringing together four of the UK’s most accomplished cellists, Cellophonics blends virtuosity with a deep passion for the instrument. Christopher Allan, Michael Atkinson, Adrian Bradbury and Benedict Rogerson each bring a wealth of experience from prestigious orchestras, ensembles, and solo projects, and as a quartet have given concerts and presented courses for young, and not-so-young, cellists across the UK and in Ireland. They have recently discovered a lost cello quartet by York Bowen – the “English Rachmaninov” – which they plan to record alongside new commissions by composers including Guy Barker, Roderick Elms, Simon Baggs, Julia Simpson and Rowland Sutherland,…
Find out more »Men Walking and Talking
Organiser Scott explains "The group is new and I hope to create a welcoming space where people can walk, talk and be themselves. I have recently learned that having a safe space to just be with others can do so much to help with all the stresses and anxieties of life that can bring us down. Talk about last night's football, your deepest demons or both. Or maybe walk with us in silence and just enjoy the company."
Find out more »Jazz Dynamos
Originally a side project during Ray Gelato collaborations, the band found its perfect voice in Lucy Randell a decade ago and hasn’t looked back since. Known for their inventive jazz reimaginings of artists like The Police, Bowie, and Dolly Parton, Jazz Dynamos don’t just cover songs—they transform them. Expect seamless mashups, playful Latin rhythms, and soulful ballads, all delivered with Randell’s effortlessly charming vocals and captivating stage presence. Regularly playing to sold-out crowds at Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express Jazz Clubs, the band also features Mark Adelman on keyboards, crafting dazzling arrangements, Anders Janes on double bass, Dominique Metz on…
Find out more »Googlies Jazz Supper Club
Googlies Jazz Supper Club hosts some of the country’s best jazz musicians and offers a optional freshly prepared two course meal with table service and a well stocked, reasonably priced bar in the intimate setting of Botany Bay cricket pavilion. Music at Googlies covers a wide range of styles including Mainstream, Bebop, West Coast, Latin etc with interpretations of many ‘standards’ and jazz classics. The bar will be open from 7pm. Places and suppers must be ordered in advance. We will allow only limited numbers to ensure safe spacing. Bookings from people who are not currently paid-up members will only…
Find out more »The Big Choir
The Big Choir London is a community "no audition" fundraising choir. We raise money for Cancer Research, and have a lot of fun doing it. We're singing contemporary pop songs, anything from the 60's to modern day, we'll be trying a few show tunes and maybe even some gospel. Anything is possible! Come and join us.... Subs: £30 per month.
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