Wonderful Waterloo and South Bank Fun Day

Important update: the date of this event has changed to Sunday 21 September.

We invite you to Wonderful Waterloo and South Bank Fun Day to join your neighbours in shaping a sustainable heart of London.

This free community gathering celebrates local action for a fairer, greener Waterloo and South Bank. Through activities for both kids and adults, stalls, workshops, live performance, the event will highlight the positive work happening across the neighbourhood and offer a chance to connect, learn, and take action in your local community.

Come prepared with a few things so you can make the most of the day: bring your bike for a free check-up from Dr. Bike, clothes you’d like mended or altered by Kundakala, and good-quality clothes to take part in the St John’s clothing swap. Please also consider bringing donations for the Chandler Hall food bank, with essentials such as tins, dry goods and sanitary products. And don’t forget a reusable water bottle, which you can refill on site.

There will also be workshops and performances, with highlights such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Harmony in Nature sessions and a series of creative workshops from Morley College, including kitchen lithography, monoprinting, and sustainable weaving. Plus, you’ll be able to meet a wide range of local partners from cycling and air quality groups to community gardens and universities:

• Learn practical repair skills with Kundakala – join short tutorials on how to fix a hole in your jumper and how to hand hem a garment.
• Try out an e-cargo bike with OurBike – free test rides available alongside Dr. Bike checks.
• Get personalised energy-saving advice – student energy advisors from London South Bank University’s Energy Advice Centre will be on hand to give guidance on reducing energy use and lowering bills.
• Take part in climate and biodiversity games – interactive activities include Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage.
• Have a go at doorstep and windowsill gardening – with Bankside Open Spaces Trust, including seed and bulb giveaways.
• Explore the Octopus Garden Trail – a children’s art trail in the St John’s wildflower garden.
• Face painting and kids’ activities – run by Coin Street.
• Community jazz class and live performance

Date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Time: Drop in any time between 2pm and 5pm (there will be some scheduled activities throughout the afternoon)

Location: St John’s Waterloo

Who: All local residents

Free

If you are interested in volunteering, or would like to find out more about the event, please get in touch with Charlotte Glazier, SoWN Programme Coordinator (charlotte@sowneighbours.org)