{"title": "Croydon Council Emergency Rest Centre exercise", "start": "2026-11-10T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Saint John the Evangelist", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/emergency-preparedness"], "description": "An emergency rest centre exercise for which volunteers are sought to play residents displaced from their homes by a fictional emergency incident. It is run by Croydon Council, whose emergency response teams use it to train Emergency Centre Officers and Managers, test the Council's emergency response arrangements, strengthen partnership working with community organisations and improve services to residents during emergencies. No acting experience is required: volunteers receive a briefing and a simple role to follow. 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South Thames College organises it and presents its 16-18 courses, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and Adult Education courses, with tutors on hand to help find the right course. Staff will be available to support visitors with applying on the day, and only the potential applicant needs to register attendance. Visitors can also request a BSL interpreter or CSW by email with at least 10 working days' notice.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/south-thames-college-open-event-47451/", "official_url": "https://stcg.ac.uk/events/event/248-south-thames-college-open-event", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f045d3ca57fedb9ac141e3f6831344baeb2b2826a9964fbb72c61b5d557f9ee2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Carol Choir Rehearsal", "start": "2026-11-08T13:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T14:00:00Z", "place": "St Andrew's", "address": "Park Walk, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["music/singing/choir"], "description": "Carol Choir Rehearsal is a rehearsal for anyone who would like to sing. It is held at St Andrew's Parish Church, where singers of all abilities are welcome to join in preparation for the Carols by Candlelight concert on 13th Dec; speak to Philip for more information.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/carol-choir-rehearsal-49378/", "official_url": "https://www.standrewschelsea.org/event-details-registration/carol-choir-rehearsal-2026-11-08-13-00", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b4b479bebed2fdf1882175fa1b67a7d54f990beb8b832a2474ee789b6e09dd7c-600.webp"}]}