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Woodfield Winter Art Exhibition
The Woodfield Winter Exhibition is a show by the members of the Woodfield, with 97 works of art by 45 local artists.
These exhibitions are a chance for local artists to showcase their amazing talents. And a wonderful opportunity for members of the local community to come and see some amazing Art on their doorstep.
Exhibitions are free to come and see. Dogs on leads very welcome.
Open from Thursday 4 December 2025 to Sunday 1 February 2026 with a short shutdown period over the holidays. Find out more on the Woodfield website.
Woodfield Pavilion seeks new manager
Woodfield Pavilion are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and energetic Pavilion Manager with the skills and experience to help drive forward their mission of ensuring that the Pavilion serves as a vital resource for local communities and groups and to actively encourage participation from members and volunteers who share their passion for making a difference.
Brixton Chamber Orchestra Christmas Estates Tour 2025
12 Dec – 21 Dec 2025
“Brixton Chamber Orchestra are back with a seasonal setlist packed with something for everyone – from classical and grime to disco, pop, jazz, and, of course, your festive favourites.
We’re thrilled to be taking the Christmas Estates Tour across Lambeth, and this year we will play at Streatham Hill Theatre (on Friday 19th December @ 7:00 PM), a magnificent space first opened in the 1920s as one of London’s largest and most revered venues outside of the West End.
Join us as we celebrate the season with music and plenty of Christmas cheer—right on your doorstep.”
Full details available at https://brixchamber.com/gigs/christmastour25
Relaunch of ASC Studios in Streatham Hill
The recent Lambeth Now Business Newsletter highlights the relaunch of ASC Studios in Streatham Hill as a newly refurbished hub for artists and makers.
This former factory circa 1960, accessed through an archway off Streatham Hill, now provides 47 studios for artists and designer-makers.
Update from Lambeth on Streatham Space Project
“An update on the future of Streatham Space project.
The council is working closely with London Square to secure a new tenant for the space. We’re currently finalising a timeline for the tender process and we’re hoping to confirm the selected tenant in the new year.
For parties interested in submitting a proposal to take on the lease, there will be an open house event, to come and see the space and understand if it is suitable for them.
There will also be a community engagement session. Feedback from that session will be shared with interested parties so London Square and the council can ensure that when parties respond to the tender, they’re considering the needs and interests of the local Streatham community.
When the dates are fixed, we’ll update all interested parties, and other community representatives who’ve been in touch, so they know this is coming and can share the details with their networks.
We’re sure you’ll agree that it’s really exciting to know that the space will soon be coming back to life.
Best,
Culture and Creative Economy team
Economy, Culture & Skills
Climate & Inclusive Growth Directorate
London Borough of Lambeth”
Tours of Streatham Hill Theatre 16 October 2025
The Streatham Festival team approached the current owners Ruach City Church through the auspices of local MP Steve Reed’s office to ask for access to the theatre for this year’s (2025) Streatham Festival. There was the possibility for a concert, a comedy event and guided tours.
After a period of negotiations regarding content, costs and arrangements, only the tour is able to go ahead. Organised by our local open-access, volunteer-run, non-profit Streatham Theatre Company, there will be two tours on Thursday 16th October. Tours are free, but tickets are required from STC as numbers are limited.
Find out more at STC’s website.
Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre AGM 9th October
The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre have announced their online AGM for 8pm on 9th October 2025 in their latest newsletter.
Sign up online to join the meeting to find out the latest state of play, as well as the formal business of annual reports and election of Trustees. The meeting is open to non-members but to vote you’ll need to join the Friends, if you are not already.
Latest from Lambeth on Streatham Space Project
Lambeth have posted the following item in their September Voluntary and Community Sector news email. You may wish to sign up for their SSP news!
Seeking a new operator for Streatham Space Project
As many of you know, Streatham Space Project closed its doors early this year. We are working closely with the landlord, London Square, to secure a new operator. Our priority is to bring the venue back to life for the benefit of the community.
London Square will soon go live with more information about this opportunity, including details of an upcoming Open House and community engagement event. If you’d like to be kept updated about this project, and would be interested in attending any upcoming events, please email culture@lambeth.gov.uk to be added to the Streatham Space Project mailing list and someone will be in touch with more information as soon as it becomes available.
RE:Purpose capital grants programme for creative sector
With support of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), Lambeth Council is launching round two of RE:Purpose, a small capital grants programme for creative industries businesses and cultural organisations based in or operating in the borough of Lambeth.
RE:Purpose empowers businesses and organisations to transform underutilised spaces into vibrant cultural hubs, improving access and fostering sustainable, purpose-driven business models. In this round, they will also invite applications for improvements that improve sustainability and climate resilience, and that support the night-time economy. You can apply for up to £25,000.
Latest on planning application for Streatham Hill Theatre
From The Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre:
The deadline of 30th May for comments on the application has passed and thank you if you have sent in your objections. There are delays between you sending your comments and them appearing on the Lambeth planning portal as they have to be checked by Lambeth officers and personal data removed. The case officer only works Tues-Thurs and there has been a high volume of comments. If you are still concerned, you can email the objections to planning@lambeth.gov.uk, giving the reference and your name/address, tell them when you submitted and ask for confirmation. More info on our campaign page here.
But if you haven’t sent in your comment it’s still worth a try! There have been several issues with the Lambeth Planning Portal along the way so hopefully they will look kindly on “late” comments.
We now have to wait for Lambeth officers to assess the application, taking into account the comments for and against, and make a recommendation. We then expect the application to go to Lambeth councillors on the Planning Committee for a decision. Looking at planned committee dates, this may take a few months!
There’s more on our campaign page.