It’s finally 2020! With the start of a new year, and a new decade, brings new goals and dreams. Whether you’re looking to meet some new people or try something to step out of your comfort zone, here’s 7 things to do in Forest Hill in January 2020 to kickstart your new year!
The Control Room
Upstairs at The Signal, 7 Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3HE
Located upstairs at The Signal Pub, The Control Room is a live music, comedy and entertainment venue that is perfect for a night out with friends to celebrate a fresh start this 2020. From their Friday Funk Club DJ set to comedy, live music, film screenings and more; this venue hosts it all! In addition, The Control Room hosts events organised by external groups, such as Featured Fifteen - a night of cultural expertise from a range of diverse backgrounds - and Pink Walrus - a night of fabulous frivolities and catastrophes - amongst others! Bring along your South London Club card when you visit and get 50% off comedy, live music, funk club and signal screening nights!
The Signal Pub
Inform Pilates
10 Perry Rise, Forest Hill, London SE23 2QL
Inform Pilates is an independent pilates studio run by Brenda, a certified Level 3 Matwork Pilates teacher accredited by Body Control Pilates, Europe's largest pilates education body! This is the perfect opportunity to kickstart that new year’s resolution of becoming a healthier you. Her classes focus on building body awareness and improving mobility, flexibility and functionality of movement. She is motivated by helping people to discover the change they can make to their movement through education. Don’t forget your South London Club card and get Group classes: First class free + additional 1 free class with a half term block (5-7 weeks) or 3 free classes with a full term block (12 weeks) for group classes and 20% off your first 2 one to one sessions.
Adults Origami Class
8 January 2020, 10:00 – 12:00
Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road SE23 3HZ
Try something new this 2020 and give origami a go! Forest Hill Library is the perfect setting for this class, with a wonderful sense of community here and a welcoming atmosphere. They meet on the first Wednesday of each month for their Adult Origami Class, where you’ll learn how to transform a flat sheet square of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques! This is the perfect event if you’re looking to practice more self care in 2020 and take a moment to relax.
Loz Pycock
Stag and Bow
8 Dartmouth Road, London SE23 3XU
Stag & Bow is a celebration of making, sharing skills, stories and knowledge, materials and history. These capture perfectly the ethos and purpose behind this unique small business in Forest Hill. As well as selling all the essentials for your next craft project, they also run workshops if you’re perhaps too nervous to go at it alone. Just a few of their January workshops include Spoon Carving on the 19th and Candle Making on the 25th. Take advantage of your South London Club card and get 10% off haberdashery products and workshops!
Forest Hill 90s Style Unisex T-Shirt
Forest Hill Horniman Museum SE23 - Giclée Art Print
The Forest Hill Gin Club
The Archie Parker, 55a Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HN
The Forest Hill Gin Club is, as the name suggests, a Gin club offering spectacular Gin & Tonics and related events. Located inside the iconic Archie Parker, this club is a place where Gin lovers can socialise, explore and immerse themselves in all things Gin related. Keep your eyes peeled when January hits and their events calendar will be released for the month, with gin tastings and other exciting endeavours. Don’t forget your South London Club card and get 10% off the main gin & tonic menu and 10% off branded glassware!
Forest Hill Gin Club
Vocallective
Seniors, 260 Stansted Rd, London SE23 1DD
Anyone can sing! Vocallective is a fantastic and welcoming group of people that have a passion for singing and spreading this joy to their community. If you’re looking to really step out of your comfort zone or perhaps revisit an old hobby, Vocallective love bringing in new singers, no matter the skill level. There's no auditioning process and rehearsals occur weekly during term-time only! Many reviewers have said joining choir groups like this one genuinely improve your wellbeing and happiness. Use your South London Club card and get 20% off your first term and a half!
Vocallective
Horniman Museum and Gardens
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, London SE23 3PQ
Horniman Museum and Gardens is one of the most iconic places in Forest Hill, and for good reason. The staff here always make sure there is plenty to do here and January is no exception. They have several events occurring across the month and the rest of 2020, including children’s activities and art classes, musical workshops, craft workshops, storytime sessions and more! They also have an exhibition happening until the 12th January all about Visualizing Climate Change and seeing the effects of how we treat our planet.
Horniman Museum and Gardens
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