News – what’s on
The Abbey
Festival – This popular free jazz and
blues festival runs from 7th July - 27th August and includes plenty of
events for children, comedy nights, shopping and chamber concerts, all in
the beautiful riverside setting of Merton Abbey Mills. For a full list of
performances and events go to: www.abbeyfest.co.uk
The Changing of the Guard - See the historic
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The royal place Palace provides a
wonderful backdrop to this event held daily between May and July. Please
check times when planning your visit at: www.army.mod.uk
The Streatham Festival – The festival celebrates
its 5th year as one of South London's
leading community arts Festivals. This year's fun packed programme of
events runs from Thursday 6th - Sunday 16th July. Last year thousands of
people took up the opportunity to participate in a huge variety of events
including music, dance, art, poetry, film, theatre, walks, talks, open
days, sports and comedy. Full details here: www.streathamfestival.com
The Mayor’s Thames
Festival – September 16th
and 17th see below: