{"title": "Claudia Jones Mini Newspaper", "start": "2026-10-30T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history/black-history"], "description": "A children's workshop where participants create their own newspaper front page about Claudia Jones. It is run at Tate South Lambeth Library as part of Black History Month, for ages 5 to 12. 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The event, hosted by Lambeth Council at Waterloo Library, invites children to discover pioneers, heroes and icons who have made their mark on history and create their own badge inspired by a Black history hero, pioneer or famous person. 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Participants explore representations of Black and minority figures in the National Gallery's collection, reflecting on identity, visibility and lived experience, and respond creatively through relaxed drawing activities. 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Run by Royal Museums Greenwich, it brings together 20 young people to plan and run part of the museum's Lunar New Year celebrations, a community festival centreing creatives of Southeast and East Asian heritage that is open to everyone. Working with a lead facilitator and producer, the participants develop and deliver an interactive activity, resource or performance, such as a trail, tour, workshop or treasure hunt. 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It is organised by Katherine Easthill, a doctoral researcher and graphic designer working on a PhD about The Wapping Post, a newspaper set up by sacked printworkers and journalists. Attendees will explore tabloid design techniques and contribute their final pieces to a collaborative publication to be distributed at a November exhibition. No previous design experience is required and all materials and tools are provided.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/workshop-freedom-of-the-press-1986-style-print-design-histor-35040/", "official_url": "https://bowarts.org/event/workshop-freedom-of-the-press-1986-style-print-design-history-4/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/68adb383006715e9797e9db4ac2dd95c6b3e96d88cb1eaa60a8fc3598d0802cb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Black History Month 2026", "start": "2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Dugdale Arts Centre", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "Black History Month 2026 is a festival celebrating Black creativity and culture. It is held by Dugdale Arts Centre, which says it celebrates Black creativity and culture all year round through its programme, highlighting the voices, talents, and contributions of Black people in the community. The programme includes an after-hours event, film club screenings, theatre, a literature festival, a family gospel concert, and an art workshop. It runs from 25 September to 31 October.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/black-history-month-2026-35716/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ab9a32022af3b9a1a4533bdc4dbccafc321f1de2cb76f315858f420f3886fe32-600.webp"}, {"title": "Saturday Children's Craft Club", "start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Deptford Lounge", "address": "Giffin Street 9, SE8 4RJ London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-kids-crafts-tickets-1046888099487?aff=ebdssbdestsearch", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Saturday Children's Craft Club is a weekly craft activity for all the family held at The Library at Deptford Lounge, with children accompanied by an adult. It is run by the library's staff, one of whom guides crafters through a themed activity using a selection of materials. 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The session offers traditional songs, dances and interactive games, plus an introduction to Anancy Storytelling and Poetry celebrating Black culture and history. It forms part of the council's Black History Month 2026 celebrations, all about Honouring Our Communities.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/anancy-storytelling-space-bhm-74566/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Queen's Park Black History Month Annual Gala 2026", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "Free (registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "The annual Black History Month Gala is an evening of music, food, and culture celebrating the local community and honouring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black heritage. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council and features soulful music, powerful spoken word and storytelling, and delicious food shared among neighbours in a warm, welcoming space. It is a chance to connect with local residents and celebrate the shared culture and stories that shape the community. Registration is required, with priority given to residents of the Queen's Park, Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-park-black-history-month-annual-gala-2026-74567/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Craft time at St John's Wood Library (in-person)", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy"], "description": "Craft time at St John's Wood Library (in-person) is a weekly craft session held at the library. It is run by the library, inviting people to come along every Saturday and create something new each week. Places are limited and allocated on the day on a first come, first served basis, with no need to book. The event is free and is listed under libraries and for children and young people.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/craft-time-at-st-johns-wood-library-in-person-73887/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/craft-time-st-johns-wood-library-person", "image": ""}, {"title": "Teens Creative Writing Club – Forest Hill Library", "start": "2026-11-12T17:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "Dartmouth Rd, London SE23 3HZ", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://buytickets.at/calico/2348518", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/creative-writing"], "description": "A free creative writing workshop group for writers aged 14-18, meeting monthly in the community room at Forest Hill Library. It is run by Calico Libraries as part of their programme. Sessions include a warm-up, reading examples of mostly contemporary writing in many genres, forms and styles, talk about technique, and time to write together over biscuits and tea. Last year's writers contributed to a published pamphlet and performed at a showcase, which the group hopes to repeat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/teens-creative-writing-club-forest-hill-library-60595/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/teens-creative-writing-club-forest-hill-library/?occurrence=2026-11-12", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f1621ba2147c9d0e9430a73c5a8671c6ab40114e38d423825c0fc913e69dbcc0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Craft Club", "start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T16:00:00Z", "place": "Balham Library", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Craft Club is an interactive craft workshop for children, where simple art leads to more complex pieces. It is run by Balham Library, part of Wandsworth Libraries, and is open to children and families aged 7 and over, with no booking needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/craft-club-45653/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2e03e0ecff62c64ab13b8e10bd393910c3cb856e3e27103d1f49016d08d54e5d-600.webp"}, {"title": "FOTD: Family arts and storytelling workshops", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Woodfield Pavilion", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/half-term-creative-workshops-a-part-of-festival-of-the-dead-tickets-2002121538417?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word/storytelling", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "Family arts and storytelling workshops for children aged 5 to 12, forming part of the Festival of the Dead. On this day there are two sessions, from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 2:00 to 4:30. Tickets and full information are available via South London Storytelling.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/fotd-family-arts-and-storytelling-workshops-42650/", "official_url": "https://www.thewoodfield.org/whatson-1/fotd-family-arts-and-storytelling-workshops", "image": "https://noky.io/images/abbdd1e9ed4ee2015a0aea027e817e97238b9ecd7974974ad5d8df1d86d5cb8b-1200.webp"}]}