Leisure and culture news
Maintenance of Royal Greenwich website on 10 May
Published on Friday, 04 May 2012
This website will be unavailable for a short period on Thursday, 10 May 2012, from 3pm.
Her Majesty The Queen Reopens Cutty Sark on 25 April 2012
Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Join in the excitement at the re-opened Cutty Sark Gardens from 10.30am.
Unique Charles Dickens exhibition opens in Royal Greenwich
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012
In Dickens' bicentenary year, learn about the authors' connection with the area.
Bringing the Green Chain Walk to life
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012
You can now enjoy some of our best open spaces with the help of a new audio guide.
Greenwich Children's Theatre Festival under way
Published on Thursday, 05 April 2012
As part of The Greenwich Festivals, the Children's Festival is running until 15 April.
Be a local tourist in Eltham
Published on Friday, 09 March 2012
This annual event encourages local residents to explore everything that Eltham has to offer.
Residents plant silver birch for green scheme
Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Little Heath Lodge residents have planted a silver birch tree in their community garden as part of the London 2012 green initiative.
Fairtrade Fortnight celebrations in Royal Greenwich
Published on Monday, 20 February 2012
A number of events across the Royal Borough will help to promote a fair deal for traders.
Share your Valentine's message on the Woolwich Big Screen
Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012
Residents can see their message broadcast to London 2012 Live Sites across the UK.
Woolwich welcomes the King’s Troop Royal Artillery to their new home
Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012
The Troop rode through town to mark their move to Napier Lines.
Spectacular Greenwich finale for Royal status events
Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012
A waterfront firework display set to music will close Royal Borough celebrations.
Historic Eltham venues join Royal Borough celebrations
Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012
Costumed performers, music and fireworks mark historic weekend in Eltham.
Fireworks, music and film light up Woolwich for Royal celebration
Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012
A spectacular celebration on Friday will mark Greenwich's new Royal Borough status.
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives in Woolwich
Published on Friday, 27 January 2012
On Tuesday, residents are invited to welcome the King's Troop to their new Woolwich home.
Greenwich to become Royal Borough
Published on Monday, 09 January 2012
The people of Greenwich will have the chance to join in the celebrations when we formally become a Royal Borough on 3 February.
Greenwich Council and Sundance London announce film competition
Published on Friday, 16 December 2011
Greenwich Council has teamed up with Sundance London and Ravensbourne to launch a short-film competition.
Rediscover Woolwich and Eltham this Christmas
Published on Friday, 09 December 2011
Join in the festivities in Woolwich and Eltham and shop locally to find great gifts.
Rugby star helps children get into Paralympic spirit
Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2011
Paralympic rugby star Andy Barrow helped children from Charlton to get into the Paralympic spirit when he joined them for an inclusive sports day.
Residents set to benefit from improved leisure facilities
Published on Monday, 05 December 2011
A major contract has been awarded to ensure continued investment in leisure.