The council is listening and working with older residents to agree a plan for making Lambeth a better place to age well – an Age Friendly borough.
There is an online survey here – deadline Sunday 10th September :
Or email directly agefriendlyLambeth@kaizen.org.uk or telephone 020 4536 6321
And drop in to the Age Friendly Festival at the Oval Cricket ground on Saturday 30th September 11am to 3pm . Free entry at Alec Stewart Gate . There will be lunch, stalls, activities & entertainments. 
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Gilbert Clark on Remembrance Sunday, November 12th 2017
This year the Lambeth Local History Fair will be held at West Norwood Library & Picture House SE27 9JX to kick off a month long programme of 40 events looking at Lambeth’s rich history. The Local History Fair is on Saturday 2nd Sept 10am to 4pm with stalls, talks, walks & free films. And a chance to contribute to Their Finest Hour digital family history project.
For details of all events across Lambeth check out the Heritage Festival web pages or see the brochure [pdf]. Some events must be booked to avoid disappointment. Most are free to attend.
Heritage Festival Events in West Norwood include:
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This summer’s holiday programme has over 50 fun physical activities to choose from – and food is included. Summer of Food & Fun is aimed at local families with children & young people aged 4 to 16 and eligible for free school meals.
For details of all summer activities across Lambeth see: https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/summer-activities-around-lambeth
Summer of Food & Fun activities in Norwood are:
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This year Lambeth libaries and others are putting on a fantastic wide range of events – online and face to face – so there is something for everyone. Check out the brochure and book through eventbrite.
In West Norwood there are two children events in West Norwood Library SE27 9JX at half term:
And between 10am and 5pm Saturday 9th October a pop-up market of art, fashion jewellery, hair & skin care in the library – cinema community hall. 
Our local councillor Sonia Winifred, Lambeth cabinet member for equalities & culture says: “Please take this wonderful opportunity to learn about and celebrate African Caribbean Heritage and culture which is influencing and enriching our lives”
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This September’s Lambeth heritage festival is a great mix of over 50 online or in-person events. There is something for everyone and most are free events. A big thanks to Lambeth History Forum and Lambeth Archives for organising .
Check out the web page to see what’s happening and book:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKLAMBETH/bulletins/2ed6e7f
Sessions about West Norwood include:
@LambethArchives
@LambethLHF
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Starting reception class in school in September 2021? A birth date between 1/9/2016 and 31/8/2017?
The deadline for parents to choose their preferred primary school for their 3 or 4 year old is Friday 15th January. Online application forms and detailed information about Lambeth schools is here.
The applications must include copies of documents proving the parent’s and the child’s address and the child’s birth date. For families needing advice contact the Admissions team on 020 7926 9503 option 2 during office hours. To use a computer for online forms and for printing, scanning and photocopying try your local library. Telephone 020 7926 0750 to book a 2 hour time slot first. You will need a library membership card but if you haven’t got one just ask for a temporary one.
If you miss the deadline you can apply again in April.
For children with special needs and an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) contact the Admissions team 020 7926 9503
October is Black History month and this year Lambeth Libraries have drawn up a brilliant programme of mainly online activities.
There is something for everyone in the programme – just check out the brochure and book the sessions in advance that you want to attend here.
Cllr Sonia Winifred said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about and celebrate African Caribbean Heritage and Culture, which influence and enrich all our lives.”
@BHMLambeth
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Lambeth’s Heritage Festival is taking place throughout September with at least one event each day. This year everything is online so book your free real time place early!
See the full programme here: https://love.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-heritage-festival-2020/
There are virtual walks, archive film screenings, talks, podcasts, virtual reality films, banner making and drawing workshops, discussion groups, virtual building tours and author interviews – hopefully there should be something for everyone.
A big thanks to Lambeth Archives, the Lambeth Local History Forum and local groups for setting up this event.
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West Norwood Library has reopened after lockdown Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm . But to maintain social distancing you must make an appointment by phone.
Ring 020 7926 8034 to collect books ordered in advance
Ring 020 7926 8092 to make an appointment to use a computer or study space and for photocopying., scanning & printing.
The Picturehouse Cinema is open with a separate entrance through its café area. See: https://www.picturehouses.com/cinema/west-norwood-picturehouse
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18th & 19th July will be the 2020 Lambeth Country show – online this year due to coronavirus.
https://lambethcountryshow.co.uk/virtual/
There will be plenty for everyone across the two days: music, workshops, shopping, community groups, animals, competitions and more.
Deadline for submitting photos for the competitions:
Flower Show 11pm Wednesday 15 July rules [ https://lambethcountryshow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/LCS-Virtual-Flower-Show-Schedule-2020.pdf ]
winning cake in 2019
Vegetable Sculpture: 3pm Friday 17 July – winner voted by the public up to 8pm on Sunday 19th:
Scarecrow, Recycled Garden & Best in Show: 3pm Friday 17 July
In the meantime watch compilations of the highlights of previous Country Shows:
https://www.facebook.com/lambethcountryshow/videos
@lambethcountryshow
#LCS20 #VirtualLCS #LCSintheHouse #LambethCountryShow
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