What’s New, On & Happening in Fulham

What’s New

Music, Magic & Mayhem

For the first time ever the Sands End Arts & Community Centre (SEACC), an independent charity and unfunded organisation, will be hosting a night of entertainment on Thursday 10 Oct to raise vital funds for the centre. As well as music, comedy and magic there will be a few surprises added into the mix and a Silent Auction with fantastic prizes up for grabs.

Urban Village LDN talked to Nina von der Werth, Director of SEACC, to find out more. “Music, Magic and Mayhem is SEACC’s first ever annual fundraiser raising vital funds for the centre to help support our role as a meeting place, community space and arts programme for the community. Featuring up close magic, jazz and sword swallowing, the night promises to be as weird and wonderful as the centre itself. We’ll be raising additional funds through a silent auction with items including dinner at Oma - London’s “Best Restaurant of the Year” according to The Times and a very life like severed hand from the autopsy table of Silent Witness”.

Why not gather a group of local friends together and lend your support whilst having a fantastic night out? Tickets cost £45 and include a welcome drink, delicious food courtesy of PAUL Bakery and all the evening’s entertainment. You can purchase tickets via Eventbrite (see link below) or from the reception at SEACC. All profits made are invested back into the running of the centre and development of their new arts and community programmes.

Fulham Cycles

Good to have a new bike shop in our urban village after losing quite a few over the years. Fulham Cycles has opened at 136 Wandsworth Bridge Road and can help you with what seems like everything and anything to cover your on your bike needs. Head over there to talk to their friendly team if you want to buy new, used, refurbish a bike, get repairs done or pick up some parts and accessories. They have a great range of bikes including: vintage, kids, hybrid and electric.

Fulham Cycles bike services start at £40 for a basic service (adjustment of gears, brakes, inspection of headset, frame & forks, handlebar, all nuts & bolts checked and tightened to the right torque, parts not included) and go up to a platinum service of £150 which includes a full strip down. They also offer a bike build service from box to ready to go! Opening hours: Mon - Fri (9am - 7pm) / Sat (9 pm - 6pm)

Fulham 10K

SW6 runners have you heard there’s a brand new Fulham 10k that starts and finishes at Eel Brook Common on 17 November? This road closed circuit organised by RunThrough takes in the sights of Fulham and will raise funds for CW+ the official Charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which encompasses Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex University Hospital. Their community-based services serve a population of more than 1.5 million people and this event will raise funds for the Trust to create world-class facilities, drive innovation and research, and enhance patient and staff wellbeing.

Participants (minimum age 15) will receive one-to-one fundraising support from a dedicated fundraiser, materials such as posters, leaflets and collection tins to boost your fundraising, a complimentary CW+ running vest, cheer points and support on race day from their fundraising team.

Urban Village LDN spoke to Chloe Roberts, Public Fundraising Manager at CW+ who told us “we are absolutely thrilled to be the partner charity for the inaugural Fulham 10k happening in November in collaboration with RunThrough! This is truly a race on the community's doorstep, offering a great way for locals to stay active as autumn rolls around, while taking in the beautiful streets of Fulham. Not only that, but every step our runners take directly benefits patients, families, and staff across the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The event has already been so well received and we look forward to even more locals coming together to make a meaningful impact for their local hospital. We couldn’t be more excited!" To find out more or to register for the event head to the link below.

Curated Community

Curated Community is a social network platform which has just launched their app from their HQ based at Fulham’s Pavilion Club. Billed as a social springboard, their daily playful quiz, with five questions ranging from the practical to the seriously niche, matches you with people in your area based on things you like to do. Intelligent software and insights build a specific profile of each member’s personality and preferences about how they like to spend their time, favourite haunts, shared interests, curating matches for compatibility and networks based on profiles that are continually evolving.

We spoke to Mimmi Alverlin from Curated Community who told Urban Village LDN “our app functions like a local digital members club in your pocket, enabling members to extend their social circle via a gamified match-making tool which supports in person meet-ups for 20 - 35 year olds looking to explore, enjoy the best experiences in London, connect with like minded individuals and move from online to offline”.

Curated Community have partnered with Little Blue Door and Parsons Green Club here in Fulham; as well as other London venues and destinations. We caught up with Charlotte Barry, Events Manager at Parsons Green Club who told us “we’re delighted to have partnered with Curated Community offering their members access to our hidden gem of a club. We are looking forward to welcoming their members and giving them the opportunity to come in and play tennis on our courts once a week”. To find out more about Curated Community hit the link below…anyone for tennis?

What’s On

Circular Economy Training / Networking: Weds 2 (1.00 pm - 4:30 pm)

Join the H&F Climate Alliance and Hammersmith and Fulham BIDs for a free Circular Economy training and networking event. If you’re a business owner, learn about cutting costs, gain new sustainability skills and leave with a certificate for your local business. Sign up / find out more here Circular Economy Collage

Apple Day: Sunday 6 (11 am - 4 pm)

Celebrate the orchard harvest at Fulham Palace’s annual apple day celebration. Browse their stallholder market, join in with workshops, activities including line dancing, “Chicken Chat” (meet the Palace’s resident chickens), archery tag, zorbing and more. Put your baking skills to the test and enter their annual apple day baking competition. Ages 14 and under can enter their junior competition while ages 15+ can show their skills in the adult competition. Drop off your cake before 12.40 so it can be judged. The winner will be announced at 13.30 tickets adult £3 / Child £1 (ages 1 - 16) / Babies go free https://fulhampalace.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/41510?catID=41565&

Daisy Trust Fair: Mon 7 Oct (9 am - 5 pm)

Head to St Dionis to get your Christmas shopping started or treat yourself and support those who need help within the H&F community. 10% of what you spend will go directly to Daisy Trust beneficiaries, kindly donated by all stall holders. There will also be a cake stand and home baked goodies and coffee from Bridge Baker https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-daisy-trust-fair-2024-tickets-907588179677

Music Magic & Mayhem: Thursday 10 (7 pm start)

A night of entertainment to raise vital funds for the Sands End Arts & Community Centre. An evening of comedy, music, magic and more. Tickets include a welcome drink, food courtesy of PAUL Bakery and all entertainment. Plus a silent auction and a paid bar. All profits are invested back into the running of the centre and the development of new arts and community programmes https://www.seacc.uk/events/seacc-charity-fundraiser/

Polarity: Thurs 10-Sun 13 (8.30 am-5 pm)

An exhibition of international artists showcasing documentary photography and photojournalism that reflect, narrate, challenge, document and expose on the theme of polarity. Organised by the Photojournalism Hub in the lodge at SEACC FREE / DROP IN.

Yoga & Cake: Sunday 13 (5.45 - 6.30 pm)

Whether you are completely new to yoga or have been practicing for a while you will be able to immerse yourself and post class enjoy a cupcake (vegan and gluten-free options available) and a herbal tea. Fulham Cross Girls School, Munster Road, other dates and locations available see here for more information https://meaningfulmornings.co.uk/yoga/

A Night of Brazilian Music: Fri 18 (6.30 - 8.30 pm)

A night at the Sands End Arts & Community Centre (SEACC) celebrating different genres of Brazilian music. American jazz legend Chuck Redd, who was the drummer in the trio of the great Charlie Byrd, and played a huge part in the development of bossa nova and other Brazilian music in America will be joined by highly-respected guitarist Will Arnold-Forster. The first half of the programme is a traditional guitar trio format, exploring different repertoire from Brazil across different decades, before rising star pianist and vocalist Hugo Jennings joins them to sing songs from the famous collaborations between Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim, as well as other Brazilian favourites. Tickets are £10 and can be purchased via Eventbrite or at SEACC’s reception.

Sunday Jazz Cafe with Sherry Jazz Sun 20 (3pm - 4.30pm)

The October edition of Sherry Music’s Sunday Jazz Café where their talented line up of musicians will leave you tapping your feet, whilst the The Walnut Tree Café at SEACC provides a cosy and intimate ambiance. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or simply looking for a delightful way to spend your Sunday afternoon, gather your friends and family, and join in for an afternoon filled with soulful tunes, cultural delights, and good company. Free event, drop in. Donations for the musicians are appreciated https://www.seacc.uk/events/sands-end-sunday-jazz-cafe-with-sherry-jazz-ensemble-6/

Drag queen karaoke: Thursday 31 (8 - 9.30pm)

Sing your socks off at SEACC’s drag queen hosted karaoke sessions. Featuring camp classics, pop hits and everything in between. After being treated to a couple of turns from your host – it’s over to you! With group sing-a-longs on offer and the odd soloist slot up for grabs, these karaoke sessions will suit pros and beginners alike. Ticket includes a glass of wine, or soft drink alternative, on arrival and the bar will remain open throughout. Book online via Eventbrite or at reception.

What’s Happening

Daisy Trust Fair

There’s a new location for the annual Daisy Trust Fair this year which takes place on Monday 7 (9am - 5pm) in the heart of Parsons Green! Come along to St Dionis Church and the adjacent CAS Halls, shop from a variety of stallholders (fashion, accessories, homeware, food / drink bands), enjoy home baked goodies and coffee from Bridge Baker and in turn support organisations and people in need within the Hammersmith and Fulham community; the 112th most deprived out of 317 Local Authority Districts in England.

In the last six months the Daisy Trust has given over £50,000 to 26 beneficiaries and this event will continue that support as 10% of what’s spent at the Fair goes directly to those in need in our borough; thanks to the kind donations made by all Fair stallholders.

Beneficiaries include: H&F Foodbank, Fulham Reach Boat Club, Bishop Creighton House, All Saints Church Fulham, Age UK H&F and Ray’s Playhouse. Jackie Lee, The Daisy Trust Chairman told Urban Village LDN “The Daisy Trust Fair is such a favourite shopping event for locals and our supporters. We are excited to host this year’s Fair at St Dionis and CAS Halls. There will be a fabulous selection of stallholders joining us and we look forward to seeing some familiar and new faces”. Tickets cost £9 online (or £10 on the door) book / find our more on the link below.

Fulham Social Hub Networking Event

It was the most gloriously sunny evening for the second Fulham Social Hub networking event held at the Parsons Green Club last month. Local residents, businesses, charitable organisations and members of the Parsons Green Club and Fulham Social Hub gathered to reconnect after the summer break. Guests shopped, networked, meet local businesses and FSH members showcasing their products and services including: The Reverend Hubert, Allison Rodger Designs, WagWorks, Thermomix, Natural Paths Nutrition and Pearls of the Orient and enjoyed food kindly provided by Annab Lebanese Brasserie and Bridge Baker.

Fulham Social Hub co-founders Zara and Melinda updated everyone on the hub’s progress, the Directory, kindly sponsored by Carter Jonas Fulham, introduced the “Fulham Chronicles” podcast sponsor Bobby Gray, Founder of Archie Pango and announced the upcoming launch of the Fulhamite residents membership which will offer discounts and offers from SW6 businesses and services; both business and resident memberships will donate 10% to Friends of Bishops Park which will be awarded in April 25. If you couldn’t make this event, find and follow Fulham Social Hub on Eventbrite to stay tuned for the next date, follow them on Instagram or get in touch at hello@fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

“Sharing local success stories and learning about each other’s journeys was not only motivating but also a reminder of how important it is to build and nurture strong community connections” - Physio on the Green

“Thank you for a beautiful event and lovely initiative“ - Mimmi, Curated Community

“The venue was amazing and the event was exceptional. I caught up with colleagues from Fulham FC Foundation and the food was so good!” - Ross, South Fulham PCN

Fulham Chronicles: the SW6 podcast

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