Children and young people

Creative Training Opportunities for young People
Are you: 16+, living in Lewisham, interested in working in the creative industries and not currently working or studying? You might be an aspiring actor, musician, or young creative, but possibly haven’t considered the wide variety of roles within the creative industries. Local theatres provide one to one support, training and paid placements for anyone …

Be the Young Mayor of Lewisham.
Young Mayor of Lewisham. Would you like to be the next young mayor and make your mark on the borough? It looks great on a CV, job application and UCAS form. You need to do to register your interest by 5pm on Friday 17 September 2021 Download a candidate pack now. https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/youngmayor/stand-to-be-the-next-young-mayor

Buddy System- Disability Project
Disabled people going to social activities Buddies for All aims to provide buddying experiences for disabled people in the future. If you are a disabled person, a friend or family member, or someone who supports a disabled person, please can you spare five minutes to fill in this survey Buddies for All aims to match …

Piano Lessons- with Natasha Loresch
Natasha Loresch is offering in-person and on line piano lessons for all ages (from 2+) and at all levels (beginners, graded repertoire, diplomas), now on line and hopefully soon again in south east London. Natasha is an award-winning qualified concert pianist with over 15 years of teaching experience. Her pupils have achieved distinctions in exams …

London School of Muralism- New students wanted
The Lewisham School of Muralism is currently recruiting young creatives for its 2nd ever intake! The course is free & starts in the spring; it promises change the way you think and interact with Lewisham and the world!DEADINE 12 of Feb. Classes are based at Goldsmiths College, UoL in New Cross. Send work to: Lsomapplication@gmail.com

Laptops and tablets for Lewisham young people.
An appeal by The Mizen FoundationCOVID-19 has been a struggle for everyone but most importantly our young people. They are having to adapt to a new way of learning. Not all young people have the technology needed to access their online learning recourses and many parents are already under a lot of stress, without this …

Talk About Art- Art’s Response to Covid
Talk About Art is launching a new initiative next month aimed at teenagers dealing with mental health issues and the impact of lockdown in a new project called Picture My World. This online art club for locked-down teenagers doesn’t offer therapy or counselling but is an opportunity for young people to explore ways of expressing …

Met Police Christmas Toy Appeal
The Ninth Annual Met Christmas Tree appeal has opened…virtually! Last year the campaign received 22,000 presents which were delivered ready for Christmas morning.This year, due to Covid-19, the police are taking a different approach to help keep everyone safe while still making sure children who may otherwise not receive a gift, have something to open …

Corbett Advent Windows 2020
The Corbett Estate Christmas Trail will take place 18-20 December with the main event on Saturday 19 December (5-7pm) with fancy dress and Christmas festivities! With potential restrictions on Santa’s grottos etc, this is a chance to organise something magical for our community!Drop an email to: info@corbettcommunity.org.uk if: *Decorating your own window or garden*Are a …

Catford Postnatal Group
The Catford Postnatal Group has gone online via google meet.Starts tmw and every Friday at 11am. It’s a group for new mums (not necessarily first baby!) to get together for support, to share experiences, ideas, cry & laugh. Get the link by email: catfordpostnatalgroup@gmail.com