{"title": "Forest Hill Local Councillors Surgery", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/local-politics"], "description": "A drop-in councillors' surgery where residents can raise concerns, share ideas, or simply stay informed, with no appointment needed. It is hosted by Forest Hill Library, and the local councillors take turns holding sessions on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The second Saturday belongs to Peter Bernards of Labour, while the fourth brings Annabelle Roberts and Fergus Navaratnam-Blair of the Lewisham Green Party Group. The sessions are free and open to all ages, with donations welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/forest-hill-local-councillors-surgery-60597/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/forest-hill-local-councillors-surgery/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7298359aabfd292cd06ea1110992e2e5d57689772d72259df69975d0ae70a22e-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-14T12:30:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-28T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Lee Green Local Councillors Surgery", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Manor House Library", "address": "Old Road 34", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/local-politics"], "description": "A drop-in surgery where you can talk to your local Lee Green councillors without an appointment. Councillors James Rathbone and Ese Erheriene of the Labour and Co-operative Party hold sessions on the first Saturday of the month, joined jointly by Councillor Eleonora Aiello, representing Hither Green. Laura Sessions of the Lewisham Green Party Group also holds a surgery on the first Saturday of the month. The surgeries alternate each month between Corbet and Manor House Libraries to cover both areas, and all are welcome to come along, have your say, and help make the community better.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lee-green-local-councillors-surgery-109489/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/lee-green-local-councillors-surgery/?occurrence=2026-11-07", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a236f609960e78eba222b71c7326a6a883d2ad86bf2b7c02438200ba5aa68b26-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Local Councillors Surgery – Deptford ward", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00Z", "place": "Deptford Lounge", "address": "Giffin Street 9, SE8 4RJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/local-politics"], "description": "A drop-in surgery where local residents can put questions to their ward councillors. It is hosted by the Deptford ward councillors and takes place at Deptford Lounge. All are welcome, and the sessions last two hours. The surgeries run monthly on Saturday mornings.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/local-councillors-surgery-deptford-ward-130567/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Forest Hill Reading Group", "start": "2026-11-09T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T19:00:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/book-club"], "description": "Forest Hill Reading Group is a monthly adult reading night held at Forest Hill Library. It is run by the library, meeting on the last Wednesday of every month for a relaxed and engaging discussion about the book of the month. There are no sign-ups and no pressure—readers simply pick up a copy from the library and join a friendly evening with fellow book lovers. Everyone is welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/forest-hill-reading-group-60587/", "official_url": "https://calicolibraries.com/events/reading-group/?occurrence=2026-10-28", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3c0333bf286cdd7b6bdf95e8e85f2dadcae5312eb7595e7062842f802ee7199f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Town Hall: meet the council – focus on housing (Wood Green Library)", "start": "2026-11-12T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T20:00:00Z", "place": "Wood Green Library", "address": "Wood Green Customer Service Centre, 187-197A High Road, Wood Green, N22 6XD, United Kingdom", "price": "Free.", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/housing/housing-policy"], "description": "A Town Hall evening where residents can meet councillors, ask questions and discuss local issues. Haringey Council hosts this special, housing-focused session as part of its effort to take conversations into communities and make local decision-making easier to engage with. Registration is offered in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/town-hall-meet-the-council-focus-on-housing-wood-green-libra-85960/", "official_url": "https://haringey.gov.uk/events/town-hall-meet-council-focus-housing-wood-green-library", "image": ""}, {"title": "Digital Support Sessions", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T12:00:00Z", "place": "Forest Hill Library", "address": "", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/digital-literacy"], "description": "Digital Support Sessions is a drop-in clinic where people can get help with digital problems such as online forms, personal devices, websites and app permissions. It is run by Catbytes Digital Community, who set aside a table with a friendly expert. No booking is needed and there is no charge; visitors can turn up with their problem and any devices, and use the library computers for internet access if necessary.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/digital-support-sessions-60590/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6af2f84760414343e6d05d0e82f83047a876baf398a8e920dd9dc1e3c731f7ed-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Monthly Coffee Morning at Yeading Library", "start": "2026-10-14T11:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-09T12:00:00Z", "place": "Yeading Library", "address": "Yeading Lane, UB4 0EW Hayes", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community"], "description": "A friendly monthly coffee morning for adults at Yeading Library, with regular guest speakers talking on interesting topics. It is run by Hillingdon Council, and guests can book a place by email or phone. The gatherings recur on the second Wednesday of the month and are free to attend.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/monthly-coffee-morning-at-yeading-library-99288/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "People Committee Meeting November 2026", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/local-politics"], "description": "The People Committee Meeting of the Queen's Park Community Council brings residents updates on projects covering community cohesion, health and well-being, QPCC-funded services, crime and anti-social behaviour, children and young people, social inclusion, and community engagement events. The council invites residents to attend; the format is formal due to statutory requirements, and discussion is limited to items on the agenda. Residents may observe, pose questions, and make representations subject to the Your Right to Speak policy. Agendas and papers are available online at least three days in advance, on the Council's noticeboard outside the Beethoven Centre, or by email subscription.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/people-committee-meeting-november-2026-74568/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Coffee Morning at Oak Farm Library", "start": "2026-10-02T10:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-11T12:00:00Z", "place": "Oak Farm Library", "address": "Sutton Court Road, UB10 9PB Uxbridge", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["community/neighbourhood"], "description": "Coffee Morning at Oak Farm Library is a free drop-in gathering where adults can meet other residents for a chat and a hot drink. It is run by Hillingdon Council at Oak Farm Library, and on occasions it features guest speakers, talks and quizzes. No booking is needed; anyone interested in special coffee mornings can email oakfarm-library@hillingdon.gov.uk.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/coffee-morning-at-oak-farm-library-99270/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Community Coffee Morning at Northwood Pop-up Library", "start": "2026-10-01T11:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-03T12:00:00Z", "place": "Northwood Pop-up Library", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["community/neighbourhood"], "description": "A friendly community coffee morning offering tea, coffee and biscuits. It is run by Hillingdon Council at the Northwood Pop-up Library. It is open to adults, and there is no need to book; you can simply turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/community-coffee-morning-at-northwood-pop-up-library-99266/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Volunteering Drop-In Sessions", "start": "2026-11-18T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-18T12:00:00Z", "place": "West Ealing Community Library", "address": "Melbourne Avenue, W13 9BA London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "Volunteering Drop-In Sessions are weekly drop-in sessions where people can explore volunteer opportunities at West Ealing Library. They are run by EHCVS and offer the chance to learn about volunteering, find the right role and get help with enquiries. Visitors are invited to come by and start making a positive impact.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/volunteering-drop-in-sessions-40281/", "official_url": "https://wecl.org.uk/activities-and-events/volunteering-drop-in-sessions-33-2-2-2-4/2026-11-04/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c0e50f876b86e7c6ff6a17cb0439acaac5c336746f85c932adbeb40c313c4ec4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Parent and carer forum at Muswell Hill Family Hub", "start": "2026-11-09T13:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-09T14:30:00Z", "place": "Muswell Hill Family Hub", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community/families"], "description": "A parent and carer forum where families can have a say about the delivery of services in their local area, with refreshments provided. It is run by Haringey Council's family hubs and is one of three sessions, part of parenting and family activities at the hub. The event page notes that support for Haringey families can be seen on the council's Family Hubs subsite, and questions can be sent to the family hubs email address.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/parent-and-carer-forum-at-muswell-hill-family-hub-85911/", "official_url": "https://haringey.gov.uk/events/parent-carer-forum-muswell-hill-family-hub", "image": ""}, {"title": "Craft time at St John's Wood Library (in-person)", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. John's Wood Library", "address": "Circus Road 20-24, London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "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": "Deptford Library Cinema Club", "start": "2026-11-12T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Deptford Lounge", "address": "Giffin Street 9, SE8 4RJ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "film", "tags": ["film"], "description": "A free film club at Deptford Library with screenings of a selection of films every week, each month programmed to a new theme voted for by newsletter subscribers. On the last Thursday of the month, a discussion group meets to talk about the movies in a relaxed and informal setting, with biscuits and fellow film fans. Everyone is welcome and no booking is needed; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Full film schedules are advertised within the library and through the monthly newsletter.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/deptford-library-cinema-club-73928/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3cf6adbd0aa0b44100d4f3e6d0ba5cafdb4345eff030322ddccf5818512a6499-600.webp"}, {"title": "Junior Drop-in Youth Session at Colham Manor Children's Centre", "start": "2026-10-29T16:15:00Z", "end": "2027-02-18T18:30:00Z", "place": "Colham Manor Children's Centre", "address": "Violet Avenue, Hillingdon, UB8 3PT", "price": "£0.50", "price_from": "0.50", "price_to": "0.50", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["community/youth"], "description": "A junior drop-in youth session for children in school years 4 to 6, offering fun activities and learning opportunities including cooking, arts, gaming and music. The 29 October session is a half-term special with additional activities alongside the usual programme, run by Hillingdon Council at Colham Manor Children's Centre. No booking is needed but attendees must be members, and 50p is paid on arrival.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/junior-drop-in-youth-session-at-colham-manor-childrens-centr-78766/", "official_url": "", "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": "", "price": "Free (donations welcome)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "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": "Green Open Homes '26", "start": "2026-11-07T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T21:00:00Z", "place": "Muswell Hill Methodist Church", "address": "28 Pages Lane, London, N10 1PP, United Kingdom", "price": "Free Event", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["society/sustainability"], "description": "Green Open Homes '26 is a series of free house tours and three evening talks about energy-efficient homes. Muswell Hill Sustainability Group, with the Muswell Hill & Fortis Green Association, is behind it, offering 29 free tours of eleven local homes around N2, N6, N8, N10 and N22, from flat retrofits to architect redesigns. The speaker evenings bring in professionals offering advice on cutting energy bills and emissions, whether through quick fixes or bigger refurbishments. It is a chance to see installations in situ and talk to hosts, architects, builders and installers about their experiences.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/green-open-homes-26-85809/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6dfd912686e4eac66ab7753fa67ce421701eaa94c8f41c900c677ff5179b6393-600.webp"}]}