Voices of Lewisham: Explore • Connect • Create

New to Lewisham? Want to feel more at home?

Join Voices of Lewisham — a free, welcoming programme where you can explore the borough, meet new people, and share your story through creative activities.

This is a space to connect — with places, with people, and with your own sense of belonging.

• Discover local places — parks, cultural venues, and community spaces
• Meet people and build meaningful connections
• Take part in creative workshops (no experience needed)
• Share your experiences — or simply listen and reflect

✨ All materials provided

📍 26 April — Hatcham House
We begin in a contemporary art space exploring themes of home, identity, and change.

Workshop:
Together, we will co-design the project and start creating a shared textile artwork — a patchwork map of Lewisham.
We’ll begin with a central symbol: a tree and its roots, representing each participant’s origin, journey, and connection to place.

📍 9 May — Beckenham Place Park
A relaxed group walk with panoramic views and time to connect and reflect.

Workshop:
Transform your impressions into symbols and short personal stories.

📍 16 May — Local Library
Discover local stories, community history, and shared knowledge.

Workshop:
Reflect on your experience and express it through creative making.

📍 23 May — Horniman Museum
Explore cultures and stories from around the world.

Workshop:
Express your ideas and emotions through creative practice, adding to the collective artwork.

This programme is especially welcoming for people new to Lewisham, including those seeking sanctuary — but open to anyone who wants to connect, create, and belong.

📍 Meeting point: Hatcham House, SE14 5HD
🕛 Sessions include guided visits and workshops
🎟 Free to attend. Register ASAP

Come as you are.
Leave with connections, stories, and something you’ve created together.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hatcham House, 367 Queen's Road, London, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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