Charities and volunteers are holding a Camberwell Community Christmas Event on Saturday 7 December, writes Melina Block...
The free event will take place on Camberwell Green, with festive activities and performances organised for the day.
Camberwell Community Choir will be singing carols and Theatre Peckham will perform their show PAN! Peter’s Come Out to Play.
Mr and Mrs Santa are scheduled to arrive at midday on the green in a cargo bike sleigh from bike company Pedal Me.
People can also decorate gingerbread and fairy cakes, or head to the craft tent for seasonal arts and crafts and gifts with Black Stock Media.
Camberwell Society and other local charities will have stalls for the event.
Amuru Children’s charity is organising live music and children’s games, whilst Salvation Army will be hosting baby activities, kids’ crafts and face painting.
Free treats will also be available from food charity and crisis support service Spring Community Hub.
Other community support stalls will be present, offering free hygiene products and a clothes bank from Excel and energy saving and cost-of-living advice from Southwark Pensioners Centre.
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The event will run from 12pm-3pm on Camberwell Green, with an evening performance of PAN! Scheduled for 5pm at Theatre Peckham.
