Our friendly Community Involvement Officer, Will Sharp, has emailed us to tell us about Deptford Christmas Fair that's happening this weekend...He gave us a link to Lewisham Council's website.
Deptford town centre is gearing up for Christmas with a host of festive events and activities. The weekend will provide an opportunity to try out the new walking and cycling route between New Cross and Deptford town centre.
Saturday's attractions will include:
• a big wheel – get a free bird’s eye view of the improved route and the wider Deptford and New Cross landscape (10am-7pm, Margaret McMillan Park)
• rickshaws offering free rides between New Cross and Deptford market (9am-5pm)
• a 'smoothie bike' (11am-3pm, Douglas Way)
• brass band and performances by Deptford Churches Together (12noon-1pm, Giffin Square)
• kids’ Christmas tree decorations workshop by Other World Arts (1.30-3.30pm, Giffin Square)
• fun and games with Bureau Of Silly Ideas, Teatro Vivo and Madcap Coalition (11am-3pm, various locations)
• information stalls on local walking and cycling initiatives and the on-going regeneration of Deptford town centre (11am-3pm, Douglas Way)
• Christmas tree lights switch-on (3-3.30pm, Giffin Square)
• artisan market, Morris dancing, BBQ, mulled wine and music (11am-6pm, Tanners Hill).
Other activities will take place on Sunday around the Deptford Project railway carriage café on the high street.
The majority of funding for the event has been provided by Transport for London and Design For London.
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