2019

Black Brit's Fair 2019

FunkyNChunky & Aga’s Design Pop Up Shop

Saturday 11th December 2019 - 11am - 7.00pm

• 365 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 3PB
• by @funkynchunky & @aga_designs - four great brands under one roof!!

 

 

 

NOVEMBER

CCL Commonwealth Fair 2019

Kensington Town Hall

Saturday 9th November in aid of the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund.

Over the years with the help of the High Commissions, it has been an integral element of our fundraising activities that enables us to continue sponsoring girls. This year the fair will be hosted by the Bangladesh High Commission and will feature crafts, food and music representative of many of the Commonwealth countries.

Entry fee (Adult) £5.00, (Children) £3.00. Profits from the fair will go to the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund.

SEPTEMBER

FunkyNChunky & Aga’s Design Pop Up Shop

Saturday 28th September 2019 - 11.00am - 7.00pm

365 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 3PB

by @funkynchunky & @aga_designs - two great brands under one roof!!

Africa Utopia

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2019

Southbank Centre - 10.00am - 6.00pm

FunkyNChunky & Aga’s Design Summer Pop Up 

Saturday 10th August

Join us at

365 London Road, West Croydon, CR0 3PB

10am - 6pm

by @funkynchunky & @aga_designs

two great brands under one roof!!

#funkynchunky #agasdesign #popup #localbusiness

 

Crystal Palace Park

12pm- 7:30pm

Sunday 4TH August 2019

In association with Victoria Mutual Group the Jamaican Basic Schools Foundation celebrates its 24th Anniversary FAMILY FUN DAY.

Come down and enjoy the culture of JAMAICA and celebrate Jamaica’s Independence Day.

Lambeth Country Show 2019

Saturday 20th July & Sunday 21st July 

12.00pm - 8.00pm

Brockwell Park, Herne Hill, Lambeth, SE240PA

The Lambeth Country Show began all the way back 1975 and always boasts a unique line-up which celebrates the best of both the city and the countryside.

Expect horticultural shows, sheepdog and owl displays, homegrown vegetables and craft and food stalls throughout Lambeth Country Show. Music all plays a big part of the country show featuring such an eclectic mix of music ranging from dub and afro-beat to ska and soul.

Entry has always been and still is free and visitors can make donations on entry or at points throughout the site. The show is fully funded by the support of local people and visitors.

2019 marks the 45th time the show has been held, so don't miss out on what is bound to be an amazing event!

Black Cultural Archives - Windrush Day

Saturday 22nd June 2019

1.00pm - 6.00pm

Annual community day at Black Cultural featuring live performers, story telling, games and local traders.

Crystal Palace Festival

Saturday 15th June & Sunday 16th June 2019

12.00pm - 8.00pm

'the most fabulous and friendliest arts and culture festival in South London'. The focus is on the community and bringing people together. 

Saturday 8th June 2019

12.00pm - 10.00pm

Rich Mix, Shoreditch

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Open The Gate Festival, a unique 12 hour event featuring live music, The African Market, family workshops & African street food.

Expect an unmissable fabulous 12 hour festival packed-up with:

Live music from the most talented African & Diaspora artists on the OTG roster, both established and upcoming.

The African Market: with a selection of designers and makers who strive in ethical and sustainable practices, bringing you unique fashion, accessories, homeware, natural beauty products, books and art

Family & Children Workshops: Learn drumming and dancing on traditional and new rhythms, arts & crafts to bring home, or get your face painted as a wild animal.

African street food: Homemade traditional Nigerian cuisine with a modern twist – and lots of treats and surprises all day long!

Open The Gate 10th Anniversary Festival is a homage to the community of fans & followers, creative minds and volunteers who have supported our project and activities since 2009.

 

Saturday 8th June

Black Women's conference - Institute of Education, London

10:00am - 6:00pm

The theme of this year’s conference is “Eyes Wide Open: Moving Forwards and Staying Unified”.

Moving Forwards and Staying Unified reflects the difficulties we have faced such as an increase in racism following Brexit, increases in Islamophobia, attacks on the Windrush generation and uncertainty about what the future holds. In the face of such struggles, self-organisation and reflecting on the lessons we have learned is of paramount importance.

Tickets have all gone but you can join the waiting list. Please click this link for more details

 

Sunday 12th May 2019

 

• Face-painting
• donkey rides
• bouncy castles will keep the kids entertained
• Arts and crafts stalls
• delicious street food
• Live music and activities throughout the day

 

Dulwich Park Fair

College Road, London SE21 7BQ

Sunday 19th May 2019 12-5pm

Dulwich Park Fair has been running since 2007 and ends the week long Dulwich Festival.  It is a free outdoor event that normally attracts over 7,500 people.  The Fair includes a Fun Fair, Vauxhall City Farm, Punch and Judy, the Magician, interactive performances and a dog show. The stage by the café will feature local musicians, brass bands, choirs and dance acts of all ages.  There is, as always, a huge variety of food, craft, drink and charity stalls.

This is a family event that has a wonderful atmosphere enjoyed by large numbers of local people.

 

 

2018

Commonwealth Fair 2018, Kensington Town Hall

Saturday 10th November 2018

11.30am - 6.00pm

The Commonwealth Fair is organised annually. The Fair is always a special, enjoyable occasion demonstrating the vigour, the diversity and the splendour of the Commonwealth countries.

NEW - We are introducing Kids zone this year. It is going to be a fantastic party time for children and young adults. There will be face painting, games, songs, mystical fairies presence and whole lots of fun. Bring your kids around for an unforgettable family day out.

As well as providing a unique opportunity for the public to enjoy the food and entertainment of the participating countries and to obtain their specialized products, the Fair has a more serious aim.

This is to raise funds to assist, through the Commonwealth Girls Education Fund, with the secondary education of disadvantaged girls with potential to achieve high academic success in their homelands, thus enabling them to become agents of positive change in their own countries and the world.

Tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-commonwealth-fair-2018-tickets-46441293158?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing&fbclid=IwAR3wzQ-uE0pWAIWtc76g6Lzl7OqptrQ7bHu30ejiFUTlIcSQUWtc8lm_RcA#tickets

Peckham Rye Fete

Saturday 1st September 2018

12pm-5pm

The annual fete on the Common will be held on 1st September and will have all the usual treats - the Dog Show, Punch and Judy, sack races, coconut shies, food stalls offering everything from hog roast and pizza to burgers, the tea tent selling delicious homemade cakes, the ever popular Pimms and beer stand, plus numerous stalls around the ring

All the profits go towards the maintenance of the Community Wildlife Garden and to fund other projects within the Park and Common.

Black Cultural Archives Summer BBQ & family day

Saturday 11th August 2018

1pm - 6pm 

 

Africa Utopia

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2018

11am- 6pm

Southbank Centre

 

Lambeth Country Show

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2018

11am- 8pm

Brockwell Park, SW2

June 2018

Saturday 16th June 2018

Crystal Palace Park, SE19

May 2018

Part of the annual Dulwich Festival 10th – 20st May 2018 www.dulwichfestival.co.uk,

the DF Fair on Goose
Green is now in its 13th year. It brings together a selection of the best local craftspeople, designers,
independent shops, family fun, bars and food stalls. Activities and entertainment to entice all to stay and
soak up the atmosphere of the day include;

Free bouncy castle, face painting and workshops for children, delicious food stalls, live music organised by
The Goose is Out! and our fantastic donkey rides! The DF Fair on Goose Green has grown each year and is
now firmly established as one of the best days out in East Dulwich.

March 2018

Friday 9th March - Sunday 11th March 2018

Southbank Centre - WOW Market

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/126368-wow-market-2018

May 2018

Pop Up Africa

Spitalfields Market

June 2018 

Saturday 16th June 2018

Crystal Palace Overground festival