• Free First Aid Training with St Johns Ambulance

    Please arrive 12.45pm for a prompt start! Session 1.5-2hrs long. The fabulous Geoff from St Johns Ambulance will be leading a fun and interactive session giving the basics of first aid including resuscitation and using the defib machine! We’re offering this session primarily for people who would like to volunteer with us but all members […]

  • Upside Down Fairy Tales – Collage Workshop for Kids aged 8-12

    Please note that this is not a drop-off workshop, a parent/carer needs to stay – and you’re welcome to join in! What if fairy tales went gloriously wrong? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll be remixing classic stories using collage, drawing and writing. Imagine Cinderella arriving at the ball in a Mario Kart, or dragons with […]

  • Upside Down Fairy Tales – Comics & Zines for Teens aged 13-17

    Fairy tales aren’t fixed — they’re remixable. In this creative workshop, join us for an afternoon of flipping classic stories into modern, weird or unexpected versions making comic strips and zines. From Snow White and the Seven Pokémon to happily-never-after endings, this is a space to experiment, subvert and tell stories your way. Teens are […]

  • Upside Down Fairy Tales – Comics & Zines for ND & LGBTQIA+ people aged 18-30

    Fairy tales shape how we’re told to live — so let’s rewrite them. In this relaxed, creative workshop, we’ll flip familiar stories into modern, queer or alternative versions using comics and zines, collage, drawing and writing. From absurd mash-ups to thoughtful subversions, this is a playful space to experiment, reclaim narratives and imagine different endings. […]

  • RhymeTime for National Storytelling Week

    This National Storytelling Week, come along and join the fun at our FREE rhymetime! We will sing songs and share stories aimed at families with children aged 5 and under. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge. Click here to book on Humanitix

  • Sew and Chat Drop In – for anyone interested, including volunteers

    Come along for an informal meet for those who love sewing, embroidery, fabric and fibre crafts. Whether you’ve an idea for a project, you’d like to help as a volunteer, or just want to take part in our workshops and events, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll share some of our ideas and plans […]

  • Magical, Mystical Beasts! Creative writing for 5-11 year olds

    Please note that this is not a drop-off workshop, a parent/carer needs to stay – and you’re welcome to join in! Unleash your inner beast in a fun creative writing session! We will explore all things mystical and magical… Who knows what you will find! Suitable for ages 5 – 11, please book a ticket […]

  • Soundtrack your story! Creative writing for 11-14s

    Use music and lyrics as inspiration to tell stories that matter to us in this fun creative writing session. Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience in creative writing yet. We will learn together in a relaxed environment. Suitable for ages 11 – 14, please book a ticket for each young person attending. This […]

  • Young Artists (age 14-18): kick off session

    Come help us shape our monthly art-making and mentoring group for young people considering art/design for further/higher education and career, with Uma from A Collective. If you aspire to be an artist, then this is the drop-in for you. Join us on Saturday 14th February for a casual kick-off session where we will co-design the […]