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SE5 Forum AGM 2025 – Shaping Camberwell’s future together

By TheSE5Forum05 November, 2025Forum news

See how you could help improve our neighbourhood and leave inspired about what’s next for Camberwell! You can attend in-person or online.

Camberwell is changing fast – and so is the SE5 Forum! Join us for our Annual General Meeting.

This year the SE5 Forum AGM is focused on shaping Camberwell’s future together. We’ll be bringing neighbours, businesses and community groups together to shape what happens next in our local area. The evening begins at 6:30pm, and will take place both in person and online. We welcome everyone to stay for a drink and a chat following the event. See how you could help improve our neighbourhood and leave inspired about what’s next for Camberwell!

During the evening, you’ll hear from our Chair Sophy Tayler on what we’ve achieved this year – from cleaner streets and thriving markets to stronger partnerships across Camberwell. Our Treasurer will also share how we’ve put your support to work and we will be unveiling the new SE5 Forum Strategy. You’ll hear from a lively panel chaired by Marie Staunton, on how we can build a better Camberwell, and how Southwark and Lambeth can champion our area. We’ll also be electing the new Board to lead the next stage of our journey.

We will be sharing insights on the new Camberwell Business App, upcoming community events and local clean-ups. You’ll also have the chance to share your ideas and priorities in our open discussion.

Together, we can make Camberwell an even better place to live, work and visit! Everyone Welcome!

To register your spot for in-person or online, and view our agenda – click here.

If you have any queries please email us at admin@se5forum.org.uk

Camberwell businesses & local organisations – join a new App for Camberwell!

By TheSE5Forum13 September, 2025Forum news

Camberwell’s going digital with the upcoming launch of a new app, which will be packed full of essential info and offers from local businesses and organisations for residents and visitors.

We are now inviting all local businesses and organisations to join our meeting on Thursday 18 Sep, 6.45pm at Gladwell’s to find out more and get involved. The launch will give a demo of this exciting new development for Camberwell.

It’s free to join, simple to use, and designed to drive more people to your business and organisation. Let us know you’re coming at: camberwell.life@gmail.com

Camberwell News: Free Bat walk in the woods, Camberwell Neighbourhood Survey and more local news…

By TheSE5Forum13 September, 2025Forum news

Free Bat Walk in Dog Kennel Hill Woods
Local ecologist Dr Iain Boulton leads this free, guided bat walk with special bat detectors through the atmospheric green spaces of Dog Kennel Hill Woods and Greendale. Come hear the hidden chatter of London’s most common bat – the pipistrelles, as they swoop and flit through the night sky. Thursday 2nd October, 6.45pm. The walk is organised by the Trees & Green Spaces Group of SE5 Forum and Camberwell Society. Find out more & book your free place below.Book your free Bat Walk ticket here

Camberwell Neighbourhood Hub: Have your say!
Southwark Council is following up from its Camberwell Neighbourhood Meeting in July with a Camberwell Neighbourhood Survey of priorites for the area. The council says the survey will inform a new Community Plan that reflects “what’s important to your neighbourhood now and for the future, guiding how the council will support and invest in your area.” The council claims it’s not yet another consultation – but a shift in how decisions that affect your area are made. The survey can be found in the counci’s new online Camberwell Neighbourhood Hub for community action – where you can meet your Neighbourhood Champion Cllr Dora Dixon-Fyle, see Emerging Priorities and fill in the survey.The top priority is currently: Influence over decisions that affect you, your family and your community, followed by Transport and Climate Change. Read more here and find out how to have more of an impact on decision-making in Camberwell.

SE London Book Fest is back
Swap the sofa for stories—SE London BookFest is back for its second year. Running from 18 October to the end of November, it is packed with talks, readings and conversations featuring local stars such as Jacqueline Crooks, Evie Wyld and Camberwell’s own photographer Julia Hawkins with her project On Loneliness, alongside big names Diane Abbott, Vince Cable, John Crace and Robert Elms. Book your tickets here – either free or with donation to food bank.

Camberwell Talks season launches 6th October
Bookings coming soon for SE5 Forum’s exciting new season of Camberwell Talks by inspiring locals! Watch this space for Roy Vickery’s wonderful weeds, powerlifting champion Elaine Jacksonand Radio 4 journo Justin Webb’s Camberwell & Career. All funds raised will go to support our ongoing voluntary work to improve Camberwell for all of our diverse community.

Camberwell Green Street Food Market: 4 Oct 10-4
Taste the world on your doorstep: Vietnamese street food, jerk meets jollof, plus local mead, beer, honey, chocolate, jam and more. Saturday 4 October 10 am – 4 pm. Urban Farmers Market.
Free Women’s Self-Defence Sessions in Southwark Join free self-defence sessions for women aged 18+ living in Southwark. Learn practical skills to protect yourself and feel more empowered. Organised by Southwark Council. Find out more here.

Flytipping or rubbish in your Camberwell street?
Want to report flytipping, rubbish on the pavement, graffiti tagging or dumped vehicles and more to the council? Use Southwark Council’s online Fix My Street to report.

Camberwell Calendar 📆
Find out what’s on in Camberwell with the Camberwell monthly calendar newsletter from Camberwell Society – also featured on our Camberwell Life website. You can also download free Camberwell food and health maps, the Black History Walk and more.

SE5 Forum Community Stall on the Green
Come and visit us at the SE5 Forum community stal at Camberwell Green Market on Saturdays 10am-3pm! Browse our cool Camberwell merchandise – with new butterfly mugs, kids’ Ts and tote bags.

Love Camberwell? We’d love your help!
Would you like to make a bigger impact on your local area? We’re always looking to welcome new volunteers and helpers. If you’re interested, please email: admin@se5forum.org.uk.

Camberwell Talks Winter 2025: Jeremy Bowen & Anna Mazzola

By TheSE5Forum17 January, 2025Forum news

Join SE5 Forum’s new talks season with renowned BBC war correspondent Jeremy Bowen and award-winning novelist Anna Mazzola.

SE5 Forum’s welcomes you to the new winter season of Camberwell Talks – where the good folk of Camberwell take you on a journey to their worlds. We are delighted to present renowned BBC war correspondent Jeremy Bowen and award-winning gothic novelist Anna Mazzola for another round of fascinating talks.

Jeremy Bowen: From our own correspondent
Monday 3 February, 7pm
The Crypt, St Giles’ Church, Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8RB*

Join renowned BBC News International Editor and war correspondent Jeremy Bowen for an intimate discussion of his life in journalism, bringing human stories from across the world in the face of conflict. Jeremy’s passion to help people’s voices be heard is also at the root of his support for adult literacy and all proceeds from the talk will go to local charity Read Easy Southwark.

Anna Mazzola: Notes on an author
Monday 3 March, 7pm
The Grove House Tavern, 26 Camberwell Grove, SE5 8RE

Award-winning novelist Anna Mazzola brings the dark, gothic corners of the past alive in her historical crime fiction. Her debut The Unseeing won the Edgar Allen Poe Award and was based on a real murder in 19th Century Camberwell! Join us for a fascinating insight into the writer’s mind, as Anna, also a criminal justice solicitor, ventures into her first legal thriller Notes on a Drowning.

Tickets £10/£7 – includes a free drink. Under-18s FREE.

BOOK TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE

or buy at our SE5 Forum Saturday market stall on Camberwell Green. Some tickets will also be available on the night if not sold out. We don’t want to exclude anyone due to cost of living, so for a further discount, please contact us at: admin@se5forum.org.uk

*Apologies that The Crypt is not step-free.

Camberwell Talks – join our new Autumn season

By TheSE5Forum28 September, 2024Forum news

Don’t miss our next inspiring season of Camberwell Talks – join our friendly, fascinating talks by inspiring SE5 locals, from women’s street art to thinking like a spy, and a charity trailblazer.

Off The Wall: Shauna Blanchfield: Monday 7 October, 7pm

Irish and south London based muralist and street artist Shauna Blanchfield will be joined by three upcoming stars of the UK street art scene. Follow their journeys into public art and hear about the value of female collectives and what it means to capture beauty in the everyday. The Crypt, St Giles’ Church, Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8RB*

Think Like a Spy: Jules Fisher: Monday 4 November, 7pm

Ever wondered how spies think about relationships and use influence effectively and ethically? Come along to find out from local author Julian (Jules) Fisher, who will be talking about his recently-published book Think Like a Spy. The Crypt, St Giles’ Church, Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8RB*

Community Champion: Felicia Boshorin: Monday 2 December, 7pm

Felicia Boshorin, Chief Executive of local charity Spring Community Hub, shares her passion for equality and the entrepreneurial spirit which has seen her through the highs and lows of life. Join us to learn what drives this champion of the community and what solutions she sees for the future. Venue to be confirmed. Proceeds for Felicia’s talk go to Spring Community Hub charity.

*Apologies that The Crypt is not step-free.

Tickets £10/£7, including a free drink. Under-18s FREE. Book on Eventbrite or buy at our SE5 Forum Saturday market stall on Camberwell Green. Some tickets will also be available on the night.

We don’t want to exclude anyone due to cost of living, so for a further discount, please contact us at: admin@se5forum.org.uk

Talk proceeds go to support core activities of SE5 Forum, a volunteer-led community group working to improve Camberwell for all. Proceeds for Felicia’s talk go to Spring Community Hub charity.

Find out more and BOOK TICKETS HERE

Come along to our SE5 Forum AGM and join the Camberwell discussion – Wed 18 October 6.30pm.

By TheSE5Forum12 October, 2023Forum news

Are you interested in Camberwell now and in the future?

Will Southwark Council’s new priorities for 2030 help Camberwell?
Come and have your say!

Everyone is welcome to join SE5 Forum’s AGM 2023 on Wednesday 18th October 6.30pm at United Reformed Church Camberwell, Love Walk, SE5 8AE.

• Hear from Southwark Council’s CEO Althea Loderick on how Southwark Council can support Camberwell’s future and join the Q&A discussion.

• Find out what SE5 Forum achieved last year in local partnership – from free wellbeing events, getting street clutter removed, focusing on green spaces of Camberwell and supporting local shops.

We are asking residents, local voluntary groups, TRAs, businesses, and more, to come and have your say on what you want to see done in Camberwell.

REGISTER TO ATTEND IN-PERSON HERE
REGISTER TO ATTEND ON ZOOM HERE

Click here to download the papers:
Agenda
Annual Report 22-23
Accounts
Board Member Nominations & Statements
Minutes 2022

Join us to make a better Camberwell?
Would you like to join SE5 Forum as a volunteer and make Camberwell a better place to live, work and visit?

We are recruiting new board members for our next AGM and would love to welcome you!

Please contact us at admin@se5forum.org.uk to find out more or register your interest! See details below or download the flyer here.

Camberwell Talks: Black football pioneer
We’d love you to join us for the next Camberwell Talk:

• The Jack Leslie Campaign: Story of a black football pioneerby Camberwell author & producer Matt Tiller is on Monday 6th November, 7pm @ The Crypt, St. Giles’ Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8RB.

Matt Tiller’s new book The Lion Who Never Roared tells the story of one of Britain’s first black professional footballers, Jack Leslie. Matt will also talk about his own journey as co-founder of the Jack Leslie Campaign to properly recognise and celebrate this British football pioneer.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

SE5 Forum launches free Christmas Community Kitchen
Camberwell Green – Saturday 10 December 12-2pm

By TheSE5Forum02 December, 2022Forum news

Santa is coming to the Saturday market at Camberwell Green bringing a free Caribbean lunch, free treats and Xmas decoration workshops for kids, choirs and a tree of wishes….

SE5 Forum is launching a free Festive Community Kitchen on Camberwell Green on Saturday 10 December in partnership with local food bank Spring Community Hub and Southwark Pensioners.

The free Christmas Community Kitchen will offer:

• A free Caribbean lunch for all

• Pop-up Pantry – five items for free

• Free Activities for Kids – making Christmas decorations, decorating gingerbread, making treats

• Meet Santa and get a free stocking filler

• Add your wish to the Tree of Wishes

• Pick up no cook/low cook recipes

• Community Stall with festive gifts and info about local food charities, warm spaces and cost of living crisis support

• Free festive music from local choirs Cambria Choir, Camberwell Choir School and Give a Song (featured on BBC One)

Come down and find out about or support your local food banks and pantries.

Marie Staunton, Secretary of SE5 Forum for Camberwell says: “Local groups have come together to celebrate Christmas for everyone in our community. The Camberwell Saturday market will bring free festive cheer with a free Caribbean lunch, music and Xmas workshops. But we are in the middle of a cost of living crisis, so will also give out information about access to food and warm spaces this difficult winter. And by creating more awareness, we will help local food charities fundraise for badly needed Christmas hampers for families and the elderly.”*

This festive special Community Kitchen follows on from SE5 Forum’s two successful summer Community Kitchens this year. It aims to create awareness of the food banks and pantries in the area and destigmatise food insecurity. All three Community Kitchens have been funded by a grant from Southwark Council’s Neighbourhoods Fund.

Thanks to our partners Spring Community Hub and Southwark Pensioners, and support from Healthy Living Platform, Cambria Choir, Camberwell Community School Choir, Give a Song, University of Arts London (UAL), Good Gym, the Urban Farmers Market and volunteers.

*NOTE: A Christmas hamper for a family costs £50 and £30 for an elderly person.

Info: admin@se5forum.org.uk

Spring Community Hub: cschub.co.uk. Donations can be dropped off at: Spring Community Hub, 1 Wilson Road, Modular Building, London, SE5 8LU. Monday – Friday, 10am to 2pm.

Southwark Pensioners Centre – www.southwarkpensioners.org.uk

Healthy Living Platform – healthylivingplatform.org

Cambria Choir – cambriachoir.wordpress.com

Camberwell Community School Choir – camberwellchoirschool.org.uk

Give a Song – giveasong.org.uk

University of the Arts London (UAL) – arts.ac.uk

Good Gym – goodgym.org

Urban Farmers Market www.urban-farmers-market.co.uk