What’s on guide: September
With life getting busier every week and new bars, restaurants and events opening every month, staying on top can be tricky. So here’s a round up of this month’s hottest happenings in and around the local area…
What? Eton Manor Warrior Camp (ages 11 - 17)
Where? Eton Manor, Waltham Forest
When? Sunday 15th September 2019
England Rugby is inviting women to ‘release their inner warrior’ and register now for a free place at one of more than 100 ‘Warrior Camps’ taking place up-and-down the country this September. This initiative is part of England Rugby’s ‘Inner Warrior’ campaign, which has been created to introduce women to contact rugby, who have not had the chance to play before. Women can find out more about Warrior Camps and search for their local event at englandrugby.com/innerwarrior.
What? Pop Up Vintage Fairs London
Where? Walthamstow Assembly Hall
When? Saturday 21st September
50+ stalls selling vintage fashion, homeware, antiques, collectables plus live music, tea room & licensed bar. Come down and grab yourself a bargain and a cup of team, chat to other vintage enthusiasts and spend the day!
What? Totally Thames Festival
Where? Various, London
When? Until Monday September 30th 2019
Enjoy a weekend of family fun with a rather spectacular view of Tower Bridge as your backdrop at this month-long festival. Try out river retrospectives, unique historical boat trips, organised adventure swims, as well as checking out the beautiful installations across the Thames itself. It's all about discovering – as well as celebrating – all the interesting things about one of the key life forces of our city.
What? London Olympic Park Memory Walk
Where? Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
When? Sunday 29th September 2019
Join us for Memory Walk 2019! Every 3 minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. But you can change this. Walk for a world without dementia at Memory Walk this autumn. A sponsored walk for all ages and abilities to unite together and raise money to defeat dementia.
What? London 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
Where? London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
When? Until 15th September 2019
Taking place at the London Aquatics Centre, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the World Para Swimming Allianz Championships is the largest disability swimming competition outside of the Paralympic Games and will see around 600 swimmers from 60 countries compete over the seven days. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be at the heart of the action and cheer on your nation!
What? Sun and Moon - Art & Cocktail Masterclass
Where? Nunnery Cafe, 181 Bow Road
When? Thursday 19th September 2019
Join us for a fun evening of art and cocktail making in the Nunnery Café with Bow Arts artist Jessica Jane Charleston. Make your own visual masterpiece and learn how to create some delicious and eye-catching cocktails in our unique ‘Sun and Moon’ themed event. Jessica Jane Charleston will teach participants how to draw from life, as well as the importance of imagination, and the effect that your hand can have on the mood of a painting. You will also be trained in the art of cocktail making by Nunnery Café bartenders Jay and Lucinda, learning key techniques and enjoying your own cocktails to get those creative juices flowing!
What? HowTheLightGetsIn
Where? Kenwood House , Hampstead Heath
When? September 21st – 22nd 2019
Broaden your mind and your horizons at the ‘world's largest’ philosophy and musical festival, HowTheLightGetsIn. Held at Hampstead Heath's Kenwood House, attendees can listen in to speakers including economist and politician Yanis Varoufakis, broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett, musician and visual artist Brian Eno, political activist and filmmaker Tariq Ali and many others, as they debate subjects from politics and art to philosophy and science. Once your mind's buzzing, calm down by listening to some acoustic music in the beautiful pastel-coloured building or lighten the mood with some stand-up comedy.
What? The East London Vintage Kilo Sale
Where? York Hall, Bethnal Green
When? Sunday September 15th 2019
Bargain hunters can rummage through tonnes of vintage clothing at the East London Vintage Kilo Sale. Grab what you fancy, take it to the scales and pay just £15 per kilo for your well-picked wares. Weigh more or less? With an average of 3-4 items per kilo, you can bag yourself a whole new outfit with change for a twenty.