BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//achurchnearyou.com//eventfeed//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cuppa & Chat DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045111Z UID:10796421778580000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering in our Parish Room to chat\, laugh\, prese ntations\, arts/crafs activities over tea and coffee.\n\nEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month\n11.00 - 13.00\nFree Entry. Everybody is Welcome! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/10 79642/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pentecost Solemn Mass DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T111500 DTSTAMP:20260525T045111Z UID:13324351779614100.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the descent of hte Holy SPirit upon the Apostles and the birth of the Church. GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/13 32435/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pentecost Children Activities DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045111Z UID:13324361779876000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate the Holy SPirit with Fun and Faith!\n\nBible St ories and Crafts\, Songs and Dancing\, Snacks and Treats\nEverybody is wel come - bring your friends and family to celebrate together! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/13 32436/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:‘Heart of Brockley in Dialogue’ exhibition by Carry Hornby DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045111Z UID:13324381780048800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:S. Hilda’s Crofton Park is delighted to welcome back acclaim ed local artist Carry Hornby for her 2026 solo exhibition\, Heart of Brock ley in Dialogue. \nFollowing her successful 2024 showcase\, Carry returns to the community with a reflective evolution of her work\, continuing her exploration of the intersection between deep personal spirituality and the disciplined beauty of Chinese calligraphy.\nThis year’s collection feat ures twelve seminal pieces that Hornby describes as “paintings of the he art.” Her work transcends simple transcription\, using the rhythmic and expressive power of ancient oracle scripts to give visual form to internal spiritual journeys. Each brushstroke acts as a bridge\, translating bibli cal reflections into a sophisticated\, visual language that resonates with both the eye and the spirit.\nBuilding upon the foundation of her 2024 ex hibition\, Carry’s latest work continue the study of ancient oracle scri pts\, the earliest known form of Chinese writing. The result is a series o f works that are both historically grounded and intensely personal.\n“Th ese Twelve pieces of calligraphy art are the paintings of the heart. Each artwork carries a reflection on biblical messages through the brushstrokes in ancient oracle scripts.” — Carry Hornby\n\nWe invite our community and art lovers across South London to experience this meditative dialogue between ink and faith.\n\nDates: Friday 29th May – Sunday 7th June 2026 \nGallery Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily\nLocation: S. Hilda’s Crofto n Park\, London\nConnect with the Artist: Follow Carry’s process on Inst agram @artcarryhornby and stay updated with the local art scene via @artso uthlondon\n\nMeet the artist on 30th May\, 4.30 – 5.30pm \n\nFree entry – donations welcome GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/13 32438/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Films of Sicily and Sardinia DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T163000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045111Z UID:13324391780155000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:UK-based Italian photographer Daniele Marzeddu will hold a lau nch event for his international project Films of Sicily and Sardinia at th e Festival.\nThe 4th of January marks the anniversary of D.H. To mark Lawr ence’s legendary journey across Sicily and Sardinia\, Daniele will be ho sted at the Festival for a recital taken from his own Films of Sicily and Sardinia (Edizioni Low\, 2024\, ITA/ENG)\, which includes an original soun dtrack composed by Venetian artist Michele Bertoni.\nFilms of Sicily and S ardinia is an invitation to wander across islands that remain as fascinati ng and mysterious today as it was when the English writer first explored t hem in 1921.\nThe project has toured across Italy (Rome\, Florence\, Bolog na\, Cremona\, Piacenza\, Venice\, Cagliari & Sardinia)\, UK (Southend-on- Sea\, Exeter\, Sheffield\, Barnet\, Nottingham\, Milton Keynes\, Northampt on) Portugal (Madeira)\, Malta (Gozo)\, France (Paris) and Albania (Tirana ).\n\nFree entry – donations welcome GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sthildascroftonpark/2190598 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Classic Guitar ‘My Improved Binoculars’\, Luke Tyrrell DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:13324401780164000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Spanish guitar like you’ve never heard it before!\n\nMulti-a ward-winning guitarist Luke Tyrrell combines the sounds of Spain with spok en word poetry in a truly one-of-a-kind performance. Expect music from mas ters of their craft including Tarrega and Sainz de la Maza – each piece paired with a thought-provoking poetic accompaniment from some of the most loved names in poetry\, Leonard Cohen\, Federico Garcia Lorca\, Robert Fr ost\, to name a few.\nLuke Tyrrell is a multi-award-winning classical guit arist known for his efforts in reimagining the classical guitar recital as we know it. In his current set\, ‘My Improved Binoculars’\, Luke pres ents diverse\, dynamic and exciting music from 20th century Spain\, inters persed with recitations of poetry by masters of their craft: Leonard Cohen \, Federico Garcia Lorca\, Robert Frost\, to name but a few.\nAfter winnin g the Allison Stephens prize as an undergraduate\, playing on the Internat ional Guitar Foundation’s Young Artist Platform\, and winning the Festiv al Homenaje scholarship prize in Padova\, Italy\, Luke continues to explor e the boundaries of the recital medium.\nLuke has studied with many leadin g guitar talents\, including Graham Devine at Trinity Laban Conservatoire\ , Steve Goss\, Ian Watt\, and played in masterclasses with Craig Ogden\, D avid Russell and Jan Depreter. This September he will be continuing his jo urney as a student by studying for an Artist Diploma at the Royal College of Music.\nHis unique combination of guitar and spoken word poetry has ear ned him invitations not only to various music festivals\, including the Gr eenwich Guitar Festival\, The Proms at St. Jude’s and The London Guitar Festival\, but also to a variety of literature festivals such as Petworth Literary Festival.\n\nEntry £5.00 donations GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sthildascroftonpark/2190783 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sangerstevne - Choir Singing Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:13324421780228800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Of the many musical events happening this year at S. Hilda’s Church Crofton Park\, the church will be hosting the first ever ‘Sanger stevne’ as part of the Brockley Max Festival 2026. \nThis exciting smo rgasbord of vocal music has a wow factor\, if only for the fact all of the vocal ensembles participating are all local to the area:\nHonor Oak Theat re Choir\, Lewisham Choral Society\, Nunhead Community Choir\, One Tree Hi ll\, Quaggy Community Choir\, Spirit of Ladywell\, Telegraph Hill Communit y Choir\, Trade Winds \n\nAs part of the Sangerstevne\, there will be a fl ashmob performance of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah (rehea rsal 2.30pm) to which anyone who can sing will be welcome (please bring yo ur own music).\nThe Sangerstevne will end with Choral Evensong at 5.30pm s ung by Amiche Cantanti.\n\nYou may be asking at this point\, what is a San gerstevne? \nCome along and find out on Sunday 31 May starting at 1pm at S . Hilda’s Church.\nThere will be plenty of cake and wine served througho ut the afternoon to accompany your ‘Sangertsevne’ experience.\n\nA hug e thank to our own Andrew Tait who has made a wonderful job as Creative Di rector for this amazing and unmmisible event. \n\nEntry free – donation s welcome GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/13 32442/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Brockley and Beyond: David Jones Artist and Poet DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:13324721780740000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:David Jones (1895-1974) was an internationally renowned poet a nd artist. He was born in Brockley and it was his family home while he was a soldier in the First World War\, and for some time afterwards. His poet ry and paintings were praised by leading artists and writers including Wal ter Sickert and T S Eliot. Brockley\, as seen from his studio in the famil y home\, features in much of his early work. \nIn this one hour talk\, Car ol Harris of Crofton Park History will look at Jones’ early life in our lovely\, leafy suburb\, and how it shaped him as an internationally-renown ed artist\, poet and philosopher. Probably the only time the back gardens of Brockley have played a vital role in building an artist’s reputation. \nAccompanying exhibition highlights Jones’ local work. \n\nRead more ab out Crofton Park History in their webpage\n\nFree entry – donations welc ome GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/13 32472/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Heron Brass Live Band DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:13324731780768800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Heron Brass is a brass quintet based in London\, formed in 202 1 by students at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The ensemble bri ngs together musicians from diverse musical backgrounds\, united by a shar ed commitment to chamber music and collaborative performance.\n\nSince for ming\, they’ve enjoyed performing a variety of repertoire\, from well-kn own works to new arrangements and original compositions. While at Guildhal l\, they took part in the school’s Chamber Festival and have since given recitals at venues across London including Regent’s Hall and St Giles C ripplegate\, where they premiered a piece by trombonist and founding membe r Benjamin Newman.\n\nThey have regularly supported local events and commu nity projects\, including providing music for the Islington Remembrance Se rvice and performing at the annual Carols on Columbia Road with St Peter ’s Bethnal Green — an event that draws large crowds and has featured i n BBC London\, Time Out\, and The Guardian. They’ve also contributed to education and outreach work through projects with St Paul’s Cathedral.\n \nIn 2023\, Heron Brass were finalists in the Philip Jones International B rass Ensemble Competition and reached the semifinal round of the Royal Ove r-Seas League competition in 2025. These experiences have encouraged the g roup to keep exploring new and interesting repertoire\, while continuing t o build their work together as a chamber ensemble.\n\nMembers of the group have also played with leading UK orchestras including the London Philharm onic Orchestra\, London Symphony Orchestra\, and the Philharmonia Orchestr a\, bringing that experience into their collaborative approach to brass ch amber music.\n\nHeron Brass continues to explore new repertoire and collab orations\, with a particular interest in contemporary works\, thoughtful a rrangements\, and music that engages audiences in both concert and communi ty settings.\n\nHB members:\n\nTrumpets: Tom Leighton-Jones\, Tom Watts\nF rench Horn: Sarah Pennington\nTrombone: Ben Pritchard\nTuba: Ramon Branch Biescas\n\nEntry – £5.00 donation GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sthildascroftonpark/2193164 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ceilidh Night DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:13324751780773300.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday 6th June for a fun-filled folk-dance night !\n\nMake a date with Brockley Max and The Box of Delights Ceilidh Band fo r a memorable night of Celtic folk dancing in the beautiful St Hilda’s C hurch Crofton Park\, Courtrai Road London\, Crofton Park\, SE23 1Pl\n\nfol lowing the success of Valentine’s Day we are excited to have another won derful fundraiser night supporting Brockley Max community arts festival as well as much needed equipment for St Hilda’s and the ceilidh band. If y ou’ve never been to a ceilidh\, you’re in for a treat. You’re encour aged to take your partner by the arm and strip the willow\, march the Gay Gordons and generally make merry while trying to remember the steps.\n\nGu ests are encouraged to arrive at 8pm for a 8.15pm first dance (10.30pm fin ish). Please wear something you can dance in! There will be half hour inte rval to give everyone a chance to catch their breath and enjoy some refres hments.\n\nTickets for this very special evening cost just £10 per person (plus booking fee)\, but space constraints mean we are limited to just 80 dancers.\n\nAdvance booking is essential!\n\nBook your dancing place via the link here \nOver 16s only and proof of ID will be required before any alcohol is purchased. GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sthildascroftonpark/2192558 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cuppa & Chat DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:10796421780999200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering in our Parish Room to chat\, laugh\, prese ntations\, arts/crafs activities over tea and coffee.\n\nEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month\n11.00 - 13.00\nFree Entry. Everybody is Welcome! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/10 79642/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cuppa & Chat DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:10796421784023200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering in our Parish Room to chat\, laugh\, prese ntations\, arts/crafs activities over tea and coffee.\n\nEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month\n11.00 - 13.00\nFree Entry. Everybody is Welcome! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/10 79642/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cuppa & Chat DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:10796421786442400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering in our Parish Room to chat\, laugh\, prese ntations\, arts/crafs activities over tea and coffee.\n\nEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month\n11.00 - 13.00\nFree Entry. Everybody is Welcome! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/10 79642/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cuppa & Chat DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:10796421788861600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering in our Parish Room to chat\, laugh\, prese ntations\, arts/crafs activities over tea and coffee.\n\nEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month\n11.00 - 13.00\nFree Entry. Everybody is Welcome! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/10 79642/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cuppa & Chat DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T045112Z UID:10796421791885600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering in our Parish Room to chat\, laugh\, prese ntations\, arts/crafs activities over tea and coffee.\n\nEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month\n11.00 - 13.00\nFree Entry. Everybody is Welcome! GEO:-0.039632;51.452532 LOCATION:Crofton Park\, St Hilda URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/606/service-and-events/events/10 79642/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR