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.