Community connect and updates

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/southwark-presents/bermondsey-carnival-2026-august-bank-holiday-monday

Bermondsey Carnival returns to Southwark Park on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August 2026 — free entry, all day, for the whole community. This year's headliner is Artful Dodger, with a full lineup across the main stage and the BSC x PEEK Tent. MAIN STAGEArtful DodgerLisa LoudTen Tonne SkaMeaka MonroeCar...

04/08/2026

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/summer-bus-fare-offer?fbclid=IwdGRjcATed5VwZG9mBWZkaWQWUL0psePhC1hMHKAGQPlK0sGJIPsAlWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6aIgzeEm2EkAiXN3Ob2JKAz5LS_JZBe3-iLgh_JNdc7q2agdiM6m2OS1RAHg_aem__lRIPwZjp_cWnZ2Hn2wJng

Find out which services children can travel on free under the Summer Bus Fare Offer.

24/07/2026

What an inspiring evening at the Elevated Minds CIC/ Elevated Futures Awards Ceremony! 🌟

It was incredible to see the amazing work this organisation is doing and the positive impact they continue to make in our community. Their dedication to empowering young people, encouraging talent, and creating opportunities is truly inspiring.

Our young people are our future, and investing in them today helps build stronger communities for tomorrow.

Congratulations to everyone who was recognised, and thank you to the team at Elevated Minds / Elevated Futures for your passion, commitment, and hard work. Let’s continue to support this fantastic project and celebrate the difference it is making.

18/07/2026

https://www.suttoncarerscentre.org/post/summer-holiday-activities

The summer holidays can bring a mix of excitement and challenges for parent carers. Keeping children entertained, active, and engaged for six weeks can feel overwhelming, especially when you're balancing care responsibilities, appointments, and your own wellbeing.The good news is that Sutton has ple...

18/07/2026

https://lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/services/youth-services/holiday-activities-summer-timetable-2026.pdf

18/07/2026

https://eequ.org/lambethholidayprogramme

Funded by the Department for Education, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free activities during the school holidays. It is for those who are school aged in Reception to Year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals. You can book places for Summer HAF from 23rd June a...

18/07/2026

https://eequ.org/southwarkfoodandfun

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provides free activities during the school Easter, summer, and winter holidays, for school aged children in Reception to year 11 who receive benefits-related free school meals (FSM). The Summer HAF 2026 programme will run from Monday 20th July to Frida...

10/07/2026

⛳ FREE Minigolf is back at Canary Wharf this summer! 🎉

Looking for free things to do in London with kids? Head to Montgomery Square at Canary Wharf where you can enjoy this colourful 9 hole mini golf course designed by artists Craig Redman and Karl Maier, completely FREE!

🗓️ Until 27 September
⏰ Daily, 12pm to 6pm
📍 Montgomery Square, Canary Wharf, London
💷 FREE
⛳ 9 hole mini golf course
👨‍👩‍👧 Suitable for all ages and abilities
🏌️ Clubs and balls are provided by the event stewards, so just turn up and play!

The course takes around 20 minutes to complete, making it perfect for families, friends or anyone looking for a fun free activity in London this summer.

There are also FREE SEND sessions running on selected Fridays throughout July and August for families with children and young people with additional learning needs.