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About SE5 Forum for Camberwell

SE5 Forum works to improve Camberwell for the benefit of all members of our diverse community. We are a voluntary group of board members working closely with our supporters and the community.

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** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ** This Saturday 21st Ju ** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT **
This Saturday 21st June, SE5 Forum won’t be at our usual Camberwell Green stall — instead, we’ll be popping up at Southwark’s flagship climate event in Burgess Park as part of London Climate Action Week! 

We’ll be shining a spotlight on the environment, wildlife, and community action – and we’d LOVE your help! 🙌

🕚 11am – 3pm
📍 Burgess Park

✨ Volunteer Roles Needed:
🗣️ Stall Hosts – chat to visitors about SE5 Forum’s work
🛠️ Setup Crew – help with banners & display
📸 Photographers – snap the energy of the day
💬 Outreach Sparks – gather pledges & sign-ups

Come support local action on climate & community – we’d love to see you there!

#SE5Forum #LondonClimateActionWeek #SouthwarkEvents #CommunityPower #BurgessPark #ClimateAction #VolunteerCall #GreenSouthwark
In case you missed the first two instalments of ou In case you missed the first two instalments of our series of talks, join Lily Ford, a top-flight filmmaker and historian. Lily will tell the often erased history of women who worked in British aviation. With clips from her series of films, including the latest commended film about World War I women - Light Hands.

Lily is also a lecturer and has written an illustrated history of flight Taking to the Air for the British Library.

Monday 7 July, 7pm @grovehousetavern_ 

Tickets available
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/camberwell-talks-summer-2025

#camberwell #se5forum #historytalks #lilyford #southlondonevents #CamberwellTalks
#WomenInAviation
#LilyFord
#WWIHistory
#LightHandsFilm
#WomenInHistory
#FlightHistory
#HiddenHistories
#HerStory
#BritishHistory
#Repost @camberwellartsfestival
Save the date! 📆 Camberwell Arts Summer festival will be happening between 14th - 22nd June ~ launch event on the green on Saturday 14th. 

This year’s theme is ‘free for all’ as local artists, residents, cultural and community groups come together for the cultural enrichment of Camberwell. 

More details to come, we look forward to seeing you there!
Want to know how tiny bacteria found in a Camberwe Want to know how tiny bacteria found in a Camberwell garden could help save future lives?

Come and hear the fascinating science from local biotech specialist Mark Wilkinson.

Mark is working on bacteria chemials to create safer, more effective drugs for all.

Monday 2 June, 7pm @grovehousetavern_
26 Camberwell Grove, SE5 8RE

Come and enjoy the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of our Camberwell Talks – and a free drink! #camberwell #camberwelltalks

To book tickets, go to link in bio.
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🌞🎉EAT AROUND THE WORLD ON CAMBERWELL GREEN R 🌞🎉EAT AROUND THE WORLD ON CAMBERWELL GREEN RETURNS TOMORROW SAT 17 MAY 11am-7pm

Join us for another global feast as diverse as our vibrant neighbourhood!

Visitors can take a culinary world tour as Camberwell’s food festival showcases the spirit and flavours that make Camberwell a true foodie destination. From the fiery spices of Asia and the hearty, soulful dishes of Africa, to the zestful flavours of Latin America, the heat of the Caribbean and the aromatic cuisine of the Middle East and Mediterranean – all on Camberwell Green. 

With more than 90 stalls, 4 bars, live music, free family fun and games, art & crafts stalls & workshops, as well as a farmers’ market and a free community lunch.

– Four thirst-quenching bars from local businesses – with craft ales from a local brewery, cider, bubble tea, wine tastings, freshly-squeezed juices and Pimms. 

– Hyper local and farm-to-fork produce, herbs and plants at the Camberwell Green farmers’ market.

– A chance to sign up for our bestselling Camberwell Food Walks.

– Plus a free Camberwell Food Map for all visitors, featuring SE5’s fantastic food scene.
Capturing the joy of Camberwell's trees in Brunswi Capturing the joy of Camberwell's trees in Brunswick Park. Local Artist David More's celebrated art and trees session for all ages took place on a perfect May Sunday afternoon. Locals were joined by tree enthusiasts from West Norwood, and Hackney - thanks to our partner the Urban Tree Festival @urbantreefest. Thank you to everyone that came, and of course to David for leading. Organised by the Trees and Green Spaces Group in Camberwell. Follow @se5forum and @camberwellsociety for our next tree drawing event in the autumn. #camberwelltrees #urbantreefestival #camberwell #brunswickpark #se5trees
Hear Camberwell local Jade Johnson’s fascinating Hear Camberwell local Jade Johnson’s fascinating life story – from a homeless teenager to international long jumper at the Olympics – even Strictly Come Dancing!

This is the first in our summer season of Camberwell Talks - Monday 12 May, 7pm @grovehousetavern_

Come and join the Camberwell conversation for a fun, informative evening, a FREE drink and a welcoming atmosphere. 

See link in bio or go to: bit.ly/3G3pxGd to purchase a ticket. 
You can also buy tickets on the door.
Tickets £10/7 concessions and free for under-18s with free drink. 
@camberwell.life @camberwell_society @camberwellnews@southwarknews @southwarkyas #camberwell#camberwelltalks #athletics #olympics #jadejohnson#whatsoncamberwell
Free Tree Drawing Workshop for all Brunswick Park Free Tree Drawing Workshop for all
Brunswick Park, Sun 11th May, 2-4pm
Enjoy getting to know some of Camberwell’s remarkable trees through a free, all ages and any ability drawing workshop in beautiful Brunswick Park on Sunday 11th May, 2-4pm.

This is another session in our popular series of tree drawing workshops led by botanical illustrator & artist David More. Organised by SE5 Forum and The Camberwell Society and part of Urban Tree Festival 2025. Materials provided. To reserve your place, please register on our Eventbrite page - link in bio. #camberwelltrees #treedrawing #urbantreefestival@urbantreefest @thefriendsofbrunswickpark@@friendsoflucasgardens@camberwell_society @friendsofruskinpark_
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Explore Camberwell.Life

If you’d like to find out what Camberwell has to offer, or promote your own local business or organisation, you can also visit our CAMBERWELL.LIFE website. Launched in 2020 in partnership with Camberwell Arts and the Camberwell Society, the website features our Love Local campaign to support Camberwell’s fantastic range of local businesses. You can download our new Camberwell Eating Out and Wellbeing maps, as well as the Travel Guide to Camberwell, Camberwell Community Cookbook and Black History Walk.

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