Kingswood Community Activities

Artist in front of her exhibits at the Rainbow Art Exhibition

London Open House Weekend

This year the House opened on Sunday 20 September. The Beckenham Chamber Orchestra played on the Terrace. There were also talks about the history of the House and tours round the building. Next year the Open day will be on Sunday 19 September. Get it in your diary now. You can learn more at http://www.openhouse.org.uk/public/london/event.html

Summer Festival

In July 2009 the Summer Festival took place on a day of squally rain and gusts of wind. Many of the gazebos erected for the event were blown down, but in between the weather was pleasant enough. The weather seems to have put off some of the adults, but the children came, and had great fun taking part in the donkey rides, bouncy castle, hoopla, giant jenga, frisbees, 5-in-a-row game, buzz wire. Once again our friends from the Rochester Victorian Society came in all their finery, with their croquet set. The music and entertainment was produced by Kingsdale School, the Cordless Show, Radio Kin, Kingswood Library band, a Children's Band, Carrib Steel band, the acrobat Imanuel the Magnificent, and a poet from the Paxton Green Time Bank.

Victorian Day Saturday 21 February 2009

Our first Victorian day was a great success. About 200 people came. There was something for everyone; chamber music, an exhibition on 'What the Victorians did for Us'; dressing up for children;  the history of Crystal Palace with chunks of masonry and other artefacts to handle; an entertainer for the children; a dinosaur to assemble; a railway bridge to build. This was followed by pie and mash or sausage and mash in the Billiard room; tapestry to have a go at in the Culloden Room; Victorian toys, games, slates to write on and creative activities. Plus a soldier to tell us what it was like to fight in the Crimea.  Next year the Victorian Day will be on Saturday 20 February. If you would like to help make exhibits or help on the Day please e-mail wenlockrj@aol.com

Kingswood Estate Tenants and Residents Association (KETRA)

Ketra has created a club for its tenants and residents between the ages of 5 and 25 years. It  offers free activities after school and in the holidays.

Rainbow Arts Club

The Rainbow Club is run for men and women over 55 years of age who have an interest in Arts and Crafts: painting, sewing, knitting etc. They are a sociable, informal group who meet on Thursdays between 1pm and 3.30pm at Kingswood House. From time to time they have Art tutors. They welcome new members. Further information from 02087619248.

Remininscence Group

A meeting of like-minded people who meet between 1 and 3.30pm on a Wednesday afternoon to talk about the past.

Over 50s Club

A relaxed meeting on Tuesdays between 2 and 4 pm for those over 50 who like to play cards or have a chat, refreshments and raffle.

keep fit, yoga, computer classes, internet, music, drama, video-making, holiday and after school activities, homework, child care classes, international women’s day, black history, tapestry, advice, confidence-building, job-search skills, food hygiene, bingo, Saturday school, reminiscences, language classes, drop-in, meetings, seminars, conferences, training, location filming, marriage ceremonies. If you want a private tour with a view to hiring a room for a wedding, party, meeting, conference, or to run a class then contact Ruth on 0208 761 9248

Police, councillor and MP surgeries

Tessa Jowell Advice Sessions 11am - 12.30pm Friday 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 8 May, 12 June, 10 Jly, 11 Sept, 9 Oct, 13 Nov, 11 Dec 2009

Cllrs Michelle Holford, Kim Humphreys, Lewis Robinson 10 - 11am 1st Saturday of the month

Youth Centre in the grounds

Open Mon – Fri evenings

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