May 2022
When spring smiles again on this high favoured town
An exhibition detailing how the former Croydon Canal, a long lost Victorian engineering wonder, shaped the foundations of South Norwood, before being replaced by the railways.
Croydon Canal Talk with Joseph Cook
A free talk on the history of Croydon Canal as the culmination to the When Spring Smiles Again On This High Favoured Town exhibition.
Rejoice badhayaan – community dance workshops
Looking to try something new? Come along between 30 May - 2 June, 7-8.30pm to co-create a new dance piece in celebration on the platinum jubilee with choreographer Anusha from Beeja Dance.
Jun 2022
Family Bunting Workshop
Get crafty in this drop-in family bunting making session and help us decorate the building ahead of our big Jubilee celebration!
Mini Movers and Their Grown Up Groovers
Get moving in this fun, family dance workshop for Mini Movers and Their Grown Up Groovers! Join Amber for a session of gentle and joyful movement that lets the little ones learn to love moving to music and gets parents and carers up on their feet too!
Create a Crown – Family Workshop
Create a crown inspired by the 1953 coronation. Pick from jazzy jewels or fabulous feathers to customise your headpiece so it’s fit for a king or queen!
South Norwood’s Jubilee Jive & Party
Join us for free Lindy Hop dance classes, along with other social dance classes before opening up our fabulous Main Hall for a tea dance with a live brass band. A free ticket will include access to the dance classes, tea dance and lunch!
Charleston for families
Come together and learn some new moves, led by local dancer Rosaria Sativa in this free family Charleston dance workshop!
Lindy hop class for adults – solos, duets, non gendered
Whether you're a beginner or a Lindy Hop pro, join local dance teacher Rosaria Sativa for an hour of movement and music.
Kitty Whitelaw’s Swing Quintet tea dance
Leading her group of incredible musicians, Kitty's Swing Quintet will get everyone up and dancing for the Jubilee weekend with their Swinging tunes!
Stanley’s Stolen Paintings – Family Crafts
William Stanley was a keen art collector but sadly many years ago, some of the paintings in his collection were stolen! Join us for this family craft session and help us recreate the missing pictures. Make your own artistic creation and unlock the mystery of the lost works.
Jul 2022
Stanley Stories Community Festival
Join us in celebration of the people, past and present, who have shaped South Norwood as we approach our 120th anniversary at Stanley Arts. Share your memories, connect with the community and learn about local history through our series of heritage engagement events.
