Shakespeare in the Rookery 9th July 2017

Shakespeare in the Rookery 9th July 2017

The Festival Players present Shakespeare’s ‘Merry Wives of Windsor’
Date: Sunday 9th July 2017
Time: 15:00
The Rookery, Streatham Common, South London, SW16 3BX

We’re delighted to welcome back The Festival Players with ‘The Merry Wives Of Windsor’.

The roguish and foolish knight, Falstaff, schemes to woo two married women to get his hands on their husbands’ money, but the wiley Wives of Windsor are more than a match for him!

The Festival Players Theatre Company brings you this hilarious and colourful comedy in an all-male, fast paced, costumed production – a summer feast of farce!

Open air performance

Bring your own seating and a picnic

Tickets in advance here:
Adult : £13.50
Concessions : £11.50
Under16s : £6.00
( Proof of eligibility for any concession will be required on the door )

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Art Expo: Perspectives 29 July 2017

Art Expo: Perspectives 29 July 2017

An Exhibition of Landscape Paintings & Drawings of Streatham Common and The Rookery
by Local Artist Nishad Karim

Saturday 29th July 2017
11:00am – 7:00pm on the top lawn by the main gates of the Rookery.

THIS IS A ONE DAY SHOWING!
The exhibition will be postponed to a later date in the event of rain.

Donations will be made to the Friends of Streatham Common.

Nishad Karim is a Trinidadian born artist and has been a teacher for the last 20 years. Nishad graduated with a B.A. Visual Arts ( First Class Hons.) from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad, but considers himself a self taught artist. He admires the works of Turner, Constable, Cezanne and Monet but he grew up studying the works of local Trinidadian artists such as  Cazabon, MP Alladin and Boscoe Holder. He works in all media, with oils being his favourite. His canvasses are often highly textured as he expresses his joy of pressing and working the paint into cracks and crevices to get a variety of effects.

His interest with drawing, colouring and painting started at an early age, exploring still life and his natural outdoor environment which he has grown to love and appreciate immensely. He especially reminisces about the days when his father, a businessman and farmer, would take him fishing in the Caroni Swamp and how he was always amazed at the flora and fauna. This love inspired him to capture the atmosphere and mood of the Caribbean landscape with its scenic, lush tropical vegetation and vibrant colours.

Nishad is currently residing in London and works as a Learning and Teaching Leader/Art Coordinator at Rockmount Primary School in the Borough of Croydon. He is continually on a path of education and learning with regards to his teaching and his passion, art. Nishad is also a freelance photographer.

Website: https://www.nishadkarim.co.uk/about

Plant Walk 2nd June 2017 7pm

Plant Walk 2nd June 2017 7pm

plant walkEnjoy a lovely relaxing evening summer walk through the common. Botanical expert, Tony Wileman, will lead a nature walk on Streatham Common identifying the wildflowers and other plants that he comes across.

Meet by the Rookery Cafe SW16 at 7.00pm. The walk will last for about two hours.

It is free but donations to the London Wildlife Trust will be welcome on the day.

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Know Your Trees 11th June 2017 @ 2pm

Know Your Trees 11th June 2017  @ 2pm

A walk around the Common, led by Dr Iain Boulton of Lambeth Council, who will point out key features of, and facts about, the different tree species that can be found in the area.

You can see this event as not only a fun educational walk, but one that will be good for your health! Research shows that within minutes of being surrounded by trees and green space, your blood pressure will drop, your heart rate will slow and your stress levels will come down.

Meet by the Rookery Cafe at 2.00pm.

Free – but you can always make a donation if you enjoyed it!

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Kite Day Sunday 14th May 2017

Kite Day Sunday 14th May 2017

Kite day Sunday 14 May 2017 Streatham CommonThe 19th Annual Kite Day is upon us. Be prepared for stunning stunts and designs from the smallest to the largest Kites and great shows. A huge day out for the family and its FREE

1000s turn out every year and its getting bigger. Starts at 11am running through until 5pm

Stalls available with amazing local food and drink companies
Live band playing all your favourite funky tunes.

Bring a picnic – But leave no trace, bring all your waste home with you! Make this a green festival
Strictly NO BBQs

Full info on http://www.streathamkiteday.org.uk/

Zero parking facilities available and surrounding roads are already full with residents at weekends so we urge you to please use public transport. Do not park across gateways

How to get here via Public Transport:

Buses: 109, 250, 118, 50, 159, 249, 255, G1
Buses within 15 min walking distance…133, 315

Stations: Streatham Common Station + Streatham Station

Location on Google Maps

Streatham Common Kite Day is run entirely by volunteers through the Friends of Streatham Common. If you would like to help support Kite Day and the continued maintenance of our Common, please text KITE17 £5 to 70070 to donate £5 to the Friends of Streatham Common