Words at the Woodfield

Words @ The Woodfield

Spoken Word and Acoustic Music Evening on the edge of Tooting Common

Booking early (especially for performers) is recommended via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1043923341817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternatively, you can chance your luck on the door :)

Bar and veggie food available as per.

Looking forward to seeing you all again, amongst the tall trees of Tooting Common, for good vibes and poetic resonance 🧿

Halloween

Tell a Tale, Sing a Song, Share a Story, Perform a Piece, Practice a Poem.

The stage will be set, and your voice is needed on it.

Please join us for a lovely evening - whether as audience or a performer.

There's delicious veggie food will be available for a small donation.

get Performer Tickets in advance and guarantee your spot - or it's £5.00 on the door and take your chance!

Thursday 31st October

Doors open at 6:30pm Show Starts at 7pm

All done by 9pm

Woodfield Pavilion is on the edge of Tooting Common - There’s a path between 16 and 18 Abbotswood Rd SW16 1AP

If you've never been before it's wonderful - but don't be shy... ASK FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU SET OUT!!! Phone 07593008882 if you’re lost.

THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH

STORYTELLING EVENING - with the South London Storytellers.

As part of the Festival of the Dead

The oldest story in the world, written on clay tablets and buried in the sand for nearly 4,000 years, tells the tale of Gilgamesh, the tyrant King of Uruk. Two thirds God one third man, no-one can challenge him. Until a wild man is created to be his equal. A story of friendship, hubris , grief, and the subversive power of women and the Gods. Explored and shared by five local storytellers. Truly, a story for our times.

As part of the Festival of the Dead

Family Stories and Craft workshop. Free and open to everyone.

Sort out the complexity!

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by daily tasks or struggling with decision-making?

Join our interactive workshop to explore techniques for solving problems, making decisions, and organizing with less stress.

What You'll Learn

Mind Mapping
Discover how mindmapping can help you clarify plans, overcome obstacles, and structure projects.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Learn new approaches to tackle challenges and make decisions objectively.

Organize Your Life
Master tools like Trello, Ayoa, and Todoist to manage everything from work tasks to personal tasks efficiently.

Why Attend

Expert Guidance

Learn from Mark Lewis, a seasoned professional with years of experience in software development, business analysis, and project management.

Practical Applications

Get hands-on experience with proven techniques and tools that can transform how you manage projects and daily responsibilities.

Affordable & Convenient

Join our two-hour workshop at an introductory price of £5.

What you will need for the workshop

We will also be doing some mindmapping on paper. 

Please bring an A4 paper pad and some coloured pens, 3 coloured pens and pencil, or whatever you like to doodle with.

Sunday, October 13 - 10:00-11:30 AM

Early Bird Price before 20th September £25.50. Full price £28.50.

The theme of this workshop is ‘LETTING GO’ As we gather for this workshop, we are reminded of the beautiful cycles of nature, especially in this season. Just as nature prepares for winter, releasing what is no longer needed, you too are invited to practice the art of letting go.

In autumn, trees shed their leaves in a graceful surrender, knowing that letting go is essential for future growth. The trees do not resist this change—they embrace it, trusting that new leaves will return in the spring. This natural process symbolizes a powerful truth: to make room for renewal, we must first release what no longer serves us.

This breathwork meditation journey is designed to help release attachments, emotions, or thoughts that no longer serve you. You will leave this session feeling lighter, more positive and with a deeper sense of peace and freedom.

Your experience will be supercharged by SOMA Breath's unique and uplifting brain entrainment music as you are guided on a journey into an altered state of consciousness.

Get ready for a journey of self-discovery as you connect with your breath elevating your mind, body, and spirit!

"The Breathwork experience was amazing! I have been feeling very anxious, ungrounded following a lot of change and grief and just haven't felt like me. I had booked this to become present, focus on myself and come within my body. I felt incredible. Isabel is brilliant and I can't wait to come back!" Becca Brown, Aldershot

This breathwork technique has the power to:

• reduce stress, anxiety, and depression

• awaken dormant parts of the brain

• enhance creativity and problem solving

• create heightened states of consciousness

• improve brain function and mind power

• stimulate stem cell rejuvenation for anti-aging and longevity

• reduce oxidative stress

• improve oxygen efficiency

• lower heart rate and blood pressure.

I am looking forward to guiding you through your journey to letting go.

Starting outside the Pavilion next Tuesday evening, we’ll be getting batty whatever the weather! Bring appropriate clothing as this is an outdoor event. Bat detectors supplied!!

Sunday Afternoon Disco!

Yes, it’s back!

The South London Soul Lovers are bring you an afternoon of Funk Soul and Groovy Tunes to keep you on your toes. Dance your self silly and still be home in time for dinner!

Tickets £5 in advance or on the door.

There will be a bar.

Words at the Woodfield

Words @ The Woodfield

Spoken Word and Acoustic Music Evening on the edge of Tooting Common

“ Transitions of the Equinox”

After a summer hiatus, we are back at the magic of the Woodfield for the late September swing, ushering in this transitional phase for the autumnal equinox. Whether you wish to perform or kick back as audience, everyone is most welcome. For performers, pieces which speak to transitions as a theme are encouraged but not necessary!

Booking early (especially for performers) is recommended via Eventbrite here: https://tinyurl.com/WATWsept26

Alternatively, you can chance your luck on the door :)

BYOB event and veggie food available as per.

Looking forward to seeing you all again, amongst the tall trees of Tooting Common, for good vibes and poetic resonance 🧿

The first Words of the Autumn!!!

Tell a Tale, Sing a Song, Share a Story, Perform a Piece, Practice a Poem.

The stage will be set, and your voice is needed on it.

Please join us for a lovely evening - whether as audience or a performer.

There's delicious veggie food will be available for a small donation.

And this time its BYOB!

get Performer Tickets in advance and guarantee your spot - or it's £5.00 on the door and take your chance!

Friday 26th September

Doors open at 6:30pm Show Starts at 7pm

All done by 9pm

Woodfield Pavilion is on the edge of Tooting Common - There’s a path between 16 and 18 Abbotswood Rd SW16 1AP

If you've never been before it's wonderful - but don't be shy... ASK FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU SET OUT!!! Phone 07593008882 if you’re lost.

A wonderful chance to unwind and learn at the same time.

You will learn abut Reiki history, principles, Reiki techniques. You will also have a practical introduction to the chakras and you will be able to sense the differences between each chakra and balance them.

 The attunement  dramatically raise the human frequency and enables you to access specific frequencies of energy. You will sense and recognise the integral purpose of Reiki which will enhance your ability to look at life in a more connected and compassionate way

QUALIFICATION & CERTIFICATE: After completing your Reiki Level 1 training with us you will receive an internationally recognised Reiki Certificate . You will need to do Reiki Level 2 to get the professional qualification.

Find out more HERE

Or go to the Wellpower website…www.seherkhanwellpower.com

Words at the Woodfield

Words @ The Woodfield

Spoken Word and Acoustic Music Evening on the edge of Tooting Common

The last Words of the Summer!!!

Tell a Tale, Sing a Song, Share a Story, Perform a Piece, Practice a Poem.

The stage will be set, and your voice is needed on it.

Please join us for a lovely evening - whether as audience or a performer.

There's delicious veggie food will be available for a small donation.

And this time its BYOB!

Performer Tickets in advance will guarantee your spot - or it's £5.00 on the door and take your chance!

Friday 28th June

Doors open at 6:30pm Show Starts at 7pm

All done by 9pm

Woodfield Pavilion is on the edge of Tooting Common - Theres a path between 16 and 18 Abbotswood Rd SW16 1AP

If you've never been before it's wonderful - but don't be shy... ASK FOR DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU SET OUT!!!

Join local artists

Justine Formentelli and Melanie Russell

for their next series of creative workshops at the Pavilion.  

MAY 8TH, 22ND AND JUNE 26TH

The first creative evening on offer is Relief Printmaking on Wednesday 8th May at 7.30pm. 

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to learn the art of relief printmaking, a technique where the image is carved into a surface and then inked to transfer the image onto paper. Playing with repetition and orientation, It is a hands-on experience that allows you to create unique and beautiful tiled compositions.

For more info and booking:

Tales for an Unruly Audience 

Tales for an Unruly Audience invites audiences who want permission to misbehave!

Date: 19th-21st June 2024 - Time : 7:15pm - 8:15pm

As part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024, Lung and a Half Full Theatre are proud to present 'Tales for an Unruly Audience’, a spectacular evening of myth, mirth, and magic, with a selection of ancient tales performed for your viewing pleasure by the Lord of Unreason himself: George Attwill.

Tales for an Unruly Audience is a participatory storytelling performance that brings together bardic storytelling, a carnival-esque experience, and audience participation to create an entertaining, fun, and anarchic spectacle- perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Monty Python, and ancient folklore- and those who want permission to misbehave!

★★★★★ - “It will keep you hooked from the moment you are handed your confetti gun” - Adventures in theatreland

★★★★ - “ It will keep you on your toes, make you smile and maybe create stories of your own” - Broadway Baby

The Best of the Fringe - “a delightful concoction of whimsy and wonder that left us spellbound and completely entertained” - Brighton on the Inside

Tickets: £10/£8

Tales for an Unruly Audience 

Tales for an Unruly Audience invites audiences who want permission to misbehave!

Date: 19th-21st June 2024 - Time : 7:15pm - 8:15pm

As part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024, Lung and a Half Full Theatre are proud to present 'Tales for an Unruly Audience’, a spectacular evening of myth, mirth, and magic, with a selection of ancient tales performed for your viewing pleasure by the Lord of Unreason himself: George Attwill.

Tales for an Unruly Audience is a participatory storytelling performance that brings together bardic storytelling, a carnival-esque experience, and audience participation to create an entertaining, fun, and anarchic spectacle- perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Monty Python, and ancient folklore- and those who want permission to misbehave!

★★★★★ - “It will keep you hooked from the moment you are handed your confetti gun” - Adventures in theatreland

★★★★ - “ It will keep you on your toes, make you smile and maybe create stories of your own” - Broadway Baby

The Best of the Fringe - “a delightful concoction of whimsy and wonder that left us spellbound and completely entertained” - Brighton on the Inside

Tickets: £10/£8

Tales for an Unruly Audience 

Tales for an Unruly Audience invites audiences who want permission to misbehave!

Date: 19th-21st June 2024 - Time : 7:15pm - 8:15pm

As part of Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024, Lung and a Half Full Theatre are proud to present 'Tales for an Unruly Audience’, a spectacular evening of myth, mirth, and magic, with a selection of ancient tales performed for your viewing pleasure by the Lord of Unreason himself: George Attwill.

Tales for an Unruly Audience is a participatory storytelling performance that brings together bardic storytelling, a carnival-esque experience, and audience participation to create an entertaining, fun, and anarchic spectacle- perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Monty Python, and ancient folklore- and those who want permission to misbehave!

★★★★★ - “It will keep you hooked from the moment you are handed your confetti gun” - Adventures in theatreland

★★★★ - “ It will keep you on your toes, make you smile and maybe create stories of your own” - Broadway Baby

The Best of the Fringe - “a delightful concoction of whimsy and wonder that left us spellbound and completely entertained” - Brighton on the Inside

Tickets: £10/£8

Art of Cut & Paste is hosting monthly figure drawing sessions.

4pm-6pm, staring 5th June 2024.

There's no tutoring, just an opportunity to draw from a model in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Members of Woodfield are welcome and no previous experience is necessary.

Please bring your own materials, papers, sketchbooks etc.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited (max.8). 

Check when our next session is and book by filling contact form on our website: 

https://artofcutandpaste.wordpress.com/contact/

or visit Woodfield Pavilion on Wednesdays 11am-3pm.

£18.50 - £16 to Woodfield members

A talk with John W Brown of the Streatham Society

Tickets available HERE

The Balham aspect of Tooting Bec Common - a guided walk with John Rattray from the Balham Society

Booking not required

Lost Rivers of South London

A talk with Tom Bolton - author of London’s Lost Rivers

Tickets available HERE

80th Anniversary of D-Day and the V1/V2 Nazi offensive on South London

A talk by Aidan Steer

Tickets available HERE

Tooting Bec Asylum Remembered?

A talk with Philip Bradley and Liz Sayce from Tooting History Group

Tickets available HERE

Join the Streatham and Brixton chess club.

Drink tea, eat cake and play some chess. Formal dress and a beard not essential.

Words @ the Woodfield

Open Mic evening of Poetry, Song and Spoken Word

On Thursday 30th May poets will be coming down to the woods once more.

This time, our theme is as open as the big blue May sky, so, wherever you’re at in life and in poetry ‘come as you are’ and share your words for an evening of reflection, restoration and reverence. 

It's BYOB & the wonderful Mohah, as ever, will be serving up veggie delights.

Sunday Afternoon Disco

Dance your cares away!

Woodfield Pavilion is delighted to host the South London Soul Lovers

playing tunes to dance to from 2-6pm Sunday March 2024.

Motown, Soul, Funk and everything else you could possibly want to get down to...

Tickets £5 in advance or on the Door - The Bar and the Dancing starts at 2pm!

Wild Plants, Medicine and Magic

Guided walk with Roy Vickery

The walk starts at the Woodfield Pavilion at 11 a.m and continues around Tooting Commons for 60-90 minutes. Each walk will have a different theme.

Monthly on Thursdays: 25th April - 23rd May - 27th June - 25th July

Roy Vickery worked as a botanist at the Natural History Museum, London, from 1965-2007; he remains a Scientific Associate at the Museum, and is President of the South London Botanical Institute.

He has been collecting and writing about the folklore and traditional uses of plants for many years.

Booking is unnecessary and is free.

Please wear suitable footwear.

1647: The Poorest HEE

Join us for a sparkling and comprehensive history of the English Civil war as told by Sarah Rundle.

Another wonderful evening of storytelling and tales to entertain.

Members Meeting

A chance for members to have their voices heard about the Woodfield Pavilion and the charity that manages it.

Final Day of the

The Woodfield Pavilion

Post Card Fundraiser

The Silent Auction of selected cards will be called at 4pm

Over the years the Pavilion has been proud and honoured to host many many amazing artists and even more works of art. We have had painters, printers, photographers, textile artists, and sculptors (anything has been welcomed as long as it hangs on our walls)

Now there’s a chance for the many more of the Woodfield visitors and users to buy works of art and really help the Woodfield at the same time.

Our fabulous Artists art putting their work on specially printed large postcards which will be for sale between 8th and 12th of May. Come and peruse and grab yourself a little masterpiece.

All the proceeds will go towards the Woodfield Pavilion

Come and listen to the wonderful music of AMAIA QUARTET

THEY WILL BE PLAYING ON MAY 11TH

TO SUPPORT THE WOODFIELD POSTCARD FUNDRAISER

To Book a special TABLE SEAT with TEA and Cake book HERE

Saturday 11th May - 12:00 - 1:00pm

All money raised goes towards the Woodfield Charity to support the Pavilion.

The wonderful Amaia Quartet will be playing at the Pavilion as part of their Art Postcard fundraiser weekend

This fabulous foursome of Alexandra, George, Molly and Milan have played over the world and are spending the afternoon enchanting the visitors to the Pavilion.

In order to get a ringside seat we have 20 table settings that will get you the best view of the musicians. You will also receive tea - or coffee - and cake to help you enjoy the performance.

You will have the pleasure of being surrounded by the wonderful (and very affordable) art postcards on desplay as part of the Pavilion Postcard Fundraiser. Please don't let the music put you of the delight of getting yourself an arty bargain while helping support this wonderful little community centre.

All the money raised will go towards The Woodfield Pavilion and the charity that runs it.

Day FOUR of the

The Woodfield Pavilion

Post Card Fundraiser

Over the years the Pavilion has been proud and honoured to host many many amazing artists and even more works of art. We have had painters, printers, photographers, textile artists, and sculptors (anything has been welcomed as long as it hangs on our walls)

Now there’s a chance for the many more of the Woodfield visitors and users to buy works of art and really help the Woodfield at the same time.

Children’s Postcard Workshops 10am and 2:30pm

Our fabulous Artists art putting their work on specially printed large postcards which will be for sale between 8th and 12th of May. Come and peruse and grab yourself a little masterpiece.

All the proceeds will go towards the Woodfield Pavilion

Day Three of the

The Woodfield Pavilion

Post Card Fundraiser

Over the years the Pavilion has been proud and honoured to host many many amazing artists and even more works of art. We have had painters, printers, photographers, textile artists, and sculptors (anything has been welcomed as long as it hangs on our walls)

Now there’s a chance for the many more of the Woodfield visitors and users to buy works of art and really help the Woodfield at the same time.

Our fabulous Artists art putting their work on specially printed large postcards which will be for sale between 8th and 12th of May. Come and peruse and grab yourself a little masterpiece.

All the proceeds will go towards the Woodfield Pavilion