What's on
Besson Street is a hive of activity, with people of all ages from across our local community enjoying the garden, classes and activities. We also run events at neighbouring organisations the locations of which are indicated on the schedule.
Weekly Schedule
View and book training courses and ticketed events here.
MONDAY
9.30 - 12.30
(term-time only)
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9.30-13.30
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9.30-13.30
Digital skills, CV writing and job application help
(term-time only)
Note: This takes place at New Cross Learning
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13.00-15.00
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14-17:00
Advice & Help Service for Mental Heath Wellbeing
Email stephanie-bennett-fraser@together-uk.org for an appointment.
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​14.00-15.30
JOY Singing for fun for over 60's
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15.00-17.00
Digital skills, CV writing and job application help
(term-time only)
Online - more info here
TUESDAY
9.30 - 14:30
(term-time only)
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13.30-15.30
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15.00
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16.00-16.45 & 17.00-17.45
​7-11 year olds
(Service delivered at The Somerville.)
WEDNESDAY
9.30-12.30
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9.30-Noon
enviro classes for primary schools
12.00-14.00
Gardening club​​
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13.30-15.30
Collage and chat
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THURSDAY
9.30-Noon
enviro classes for primary schools
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10.30-12.30
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12.00
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13.30-15.30
Crochet and chat
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13.30-14.30
Over 60s​
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FRIDAY
9.30 - 14.30
(term-time only)
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14.00-16.00
Third Friday of each month
JOY Cuppa Club (over 60s)
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We run a variety of training courses on a Friday. Check here for upcoming courses.
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EVENTS
Community events run at Besson Street
Besson Street Community Open Garden
We are excited to be part of the Hatch Fest 2026 Programme again this year and will be opening our beautiful Garden on Sunday, 20th September to celebrate with you!
Join our Besson Street Community for a lazy Sunday afternoon where tea and cakes will be available, and Sunday papers and board games waiting for you. Bring a picnic and chill in this beautiful oasis in the heart of New Cross Gate to some live Folk Music.
We will have workshops for the kids, New Cross Fire Brigade, Street Trees for Living and more...
The gates will be open from 12.30 pm til 4 pm.
Admission is free
Everyone gets a warm welcome.
The full HatchFest programme can be found at www.Hatchfest.org See less