Created for National Poetry Day 2025 and inspired by the theme of Play, this fun workshop explores how poets experiment with language, meaning, and imagination. We start by looking at how poetry bends and twists words in surprising ways. Then participants jump into a fast-paced game of Rock Paper Anything, where they’re challenged to think […]
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Join the team from Croydon libraries to listen to a story and make something to take home inspired by what you heard. Suited to families with primary school-aged children. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge. More details to follow! Practical Details: All children must be accompanied […] |
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1 event,Easter Special – 2 hour session! A growing community of soft makers: our ‘A Common Thread’ sessions are the epitome of how we build community over shared passions and experiences. All ages, all skill levels, all backgrounds, all together: bring a project or start one; help with a group make to display in the space […] |
1 event,We’re thrilled to be joined by students from the MA Architecture course at Central St Martins for a mini-residency helping us to explore our future as a community space and organisation. Emma and Lumie, currently in their final year are on a mission to activate public spaces with collaborative, fun and free workshops, talks, events, […] |
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2 events,We’d love your help keeping our gardens welcoming and well cared for. There will be a range of simple tasks like sweeping and weeding, through to more hands-on jobs such as pruning and planting our new community garden.
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Well, this event is pretty self-explanatory! Join us during our monthly community gardening session and meet some of our gardeners; make a pot, plant a sunflower to take home and another one for our garden!! We’re going to have a sunflower growing competition, it’s going to be a big one! So we need lots of […] |
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A relaxed workshop taster session for young people who are interested in learning about stop motion animation. Led by Skye Baker, a professional illustrator and arts educator. Come and make your very own stop motion animation! All materials provided. Bring your imagination and watch your ideas come to life frame by frame—whether it’s a tiny character, […] |
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1 event,We’re thrilled to welcome Emmie, The « … » : a creative structure built entirely from scrap materials found across the streets of London and Croydon; inviting us to collaborate and play, talk and share learning. Devised by Emma Hafner from the MA Architecture course at Central Saint Martins, this mini-residency is helping us explore the future of The Story […] |
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3 events,A growing community of soft makers: all ages, all skill levels, all backgrounds, all together: bring a project or start one; help with a group make to display in the space or help others to learn. Whether it’s patchwork or embroidery, cross-stitch or simple sewing, you will likely find someone who shares your making joy. […] Come along and join the fun at our FREE Rhyme Time, now back on a regular basis! Songs and rhymes for families with babies and toddlers, every week during term time. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge. Practical Details: Our building is not (yet) fully accessible, […] Come along for a relaxed session to listen to a story or poems being read. There is no pressure to read aloud yourself, so just come and listen, have a hot drink and relax in friendly company. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge but booking preferred! […] |
1 event,We’d love your help keeping our gardens welcoming and well cared for. There will be a range of simple tasks like sweeping and weeding, through to more hands-on jobs such as pruning and planting our new community garden. |
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1 event,Come help us build a cardboard junk modelled world! We’re thrilled to be joined by students from the MA Architecture course at Central St Martins for a mini-residency helping us to explore our future as a community space and organisation. Emma and Lumie, currently in their final year are on a mission to activate public […] |
1 event,A non-judgemental welcoming space for carers to decompress and share their experience. Colour, doodle or tangle over coffee, tea and biscuits or just sit and listen; you only share what feels right for you. |
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1 event,Meet Ana — Your Wednesday Evening Guide Ana Miranda is a yoga teacher and Āyurveda consultant with over 20 years of personal practice and a genuine passion for making yoga accessible to everyone. Her classes are gentle, welcoming, and beginner-friendly — built around breath, movement, and a little stillness. There are no perfect poses here, […] |
2 events,Come along and join the fun at our FREE Rhyme Time, now back on a regular basis! Songs and rhymes for families with babies and toddlers, every week during term time. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge. Practical Details: Our building is not (yet) fully accessible, […] Come along for a relaxed session to listen to a story or poems being read. There is no pressure to read aloud yourself, so just come and listen, have a hot drink and relax in friendly company. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge but booking preferred! […] |
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1 event,Meet Ana — Your Wednesday Evening Guide Ana Miranda is a yoga teacher and Āyurveda consultant with over 20 years of personal practice and a genuine passion for making yoga accessible to everyone. Her classes are gentle, welcoming, and beginner-friendly — built around breath, movement, and a little stillness. There are no perfect poses here, […] |
2 events,Come along and join the fun at our FREE Rhyme Time, now back on a regular basis! Songs and rhymes for families with babies and toddlers, every week during term time. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge. Practical Details: Our building is not (yet) fully accessible, […] Come along for a relaxed session to listen to a story or poems being read. There is no pressure to read aloud yourself, so just come and listen, have a hot drink and relax in friendly company. This activity is delivered in partnership with Croydon Libraries and is offered free of charge but booking preferred! […] |
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Our first Food and Makers Market features a range of local artisans and traders – more details to follow – please note that our building is not fully accessible, info here. |
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Our first Tabletop Games Day is split into two sessions: 10am – 1pm for families2pm – 6pm for 18+ Gamers discord server: https://discord.gg/DC9WA75hm3 Tickets £5 per person / session – more info and booking to follow! Please note that our building is not fully accessible, info here. |



















