These free events for London Climate Action Week are part of our commitment to do something each year that brings together residents, community groups and businesses to take climate action.
Midsummer’s Day Climate Festival in Burgess Park
A celebration to raise awareness of the impact of climate change on our very own Burgess Park, its visitors and local residents. It's being run in partnership with a range of community organisations.
When: Saturday 21 June, activities running from 9am to 9pm
Where: Burgess Park, Albany Road, SE5 0AL
No booking needed, but check the programme for timings and to find out who's involved.
High Streets for People
We’re bringing residents, families, communities and businesses together to celebrate our high streets. Celebrations on Bellenden Road will include smoothie bikes, bike repair, face painting, space hopper racing and more.
When: Saturday 21 June, activities running from 11am to 4pm
Where: Bellenden Road, Peckham, Southwark, SE15 5DP
No booking needed.
Get free energy advice and borrow some DIY equipment
Get free expert advice from the LSBU Energy Advice Centre on making green home improvements. You can also book helpful tools from our 2 newest Library of Things sites, like DIY tools, thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters.
Where and when:
Dulwich Leisure Centre, 2B Crystal Palace Rd, East Dulwich, SE22 9HB. Monday 23 June, 9am to 11am
Castle Leisure Centre, 2 St Gabriel Walk, London, SE1 6FG. Wednesday 25 June, 3pm to 5pm
Get household items repaired for free
Repair Café Nunhead are expert fixers that can mend household electricals, computers, clothes, toys, woodworking and much more. Bring anything you can carry on your own from home. The repair café will try their best to repair it for you.
When: Saturday 28 June, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Green Nunhead Community Centre, 5 Nunhead Green, SE15 3QQ
No booking needed but try and arrive early.
Upgrade your wardrobe with pre-loved clothes
Book a place and bring up to 5 pre-loved items to swap for new-to-you items with Loanhood Clothes Swap.
When: Saturday 28 June, 11.30am to 4pm
Where: Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16 7AR
Book your place at our clothes swap shop
Learn new skills in one of our mending workshops
Sunny Jar Eco Hub are running these workshops alongside our clothes swap shop. Learn how to mend and alter any clothing and make your new clothes last for longer.
When: Saturday 28 June, 1pm to 4pm
Where: Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16 7AR
No booking needed.
Get free bike repairs and learn how to do them
Bike mechanics will be on hand to do a free repair and teach you how to make easy fixes without help in the future.
When: Saturday 28 June, 11am to 4pm
Where: Outside Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16 7AR
No booking needed.
Become a climate expert – workshops for the planet
Book any of these 15 green workshops to learn, share and exchange ideas. They're open to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned environmental specialist or just dipping your toes into the world of sustainability.
When: Saturday 28 June, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Where: Walworth Town Hall Community Space, 155 Walworth Rd, London SE17 1RS
Book your free place in one of the climate workshops
Science Owl sustainability workshops for kids (6 to 12)
The aim of the workshops are to encourage children to get creative and think like scientists and engineers, while teaching them about the environment and materials. Children will re-purpose waste and transform old toys and objects into something useful.
Book on one of the free workshops:
- Saturday 21 June, 10.30am to 12pm at Camberwell Library, 48 Camberwell Green, SE5 7AL
- Tuesday 24 June, 4pm to 5.30pm at Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE21 7AR
- Saturday 28 June, 2.30pm to 4pm at Kingswood Library, 37-38 Seeley Drive, SE1 8QR
Running your own event?
There’s loads happening in our community during London Climate Action Week. If you’ve got an event happening, email climateemergency@southwark.gov.uk and we will help promote it.