Leisure and culture press releases
A Summer Spectacular for Royal Greenwich
Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2012
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has unveiled plans for a forty-day festival that will mark Greenwich as one of the most culturally vibrant places to be during this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games
Children of Royal Greenwich to sing Her Majesty’s praises
Published on Friday, 20 April 2012
Schoolchildren from across the Royal Borough of Greenwich are set to sing a specially composed piece of music to HM The Queen when she formally opens the renovated Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich.
Her Majesty The Queen Reopens Cutty Sark on 25 April 2012
Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2012
On Wednesday 25 April, Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, officially re-opens Cutty Sark.
Unique Charles Dickens exhibition comes to Royal Greenwich
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012
The Charles Dickens exhibition 'Never-to-be-forgotten Greenwich' starts today at The Greenwich Heritage Centre.
Now there’s an audio guide to the Green Chain
Published on Friday, 13 April 2012
The secrets of some of the Royal Borough’s finest open spaces can now be discovered and enjoyed with help from a brand-new audio trails guide.
Time to unlock and explore Eltham's secrets
Published on Thursday, 08 March 2012
Royal Borough of Greenwich residents will be given the opportunity to explore the attractions and historic buildings of Eltham.
It’s more than fair
Published on Monday, 20 February 2012
There will be a series of events held in Royal Greenwich to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.
Celebrations move to Eltham as Greenwich marks new Royal Borough status
Published on Monday, 30 January 2012
The people of Eltham will have a chance to join a spectacular day of celebration on Saturday 4 February to mark the declaration of Royal Borough status for Greenwich.
Historic arrival of King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery at their new home in Woolwich
Published on Friday, 27 January 2012
Residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich will have the chance to take part in the first public event in the newly-formed Royal Borough on the morning of Tuesday 7 February.
Celebrations planned as Greenwich becomes Royal Borough
Published on Monday, 16 January 2012
A weekend of celebration events is taking place in Woolwich, Eltham and Greenwich town centres on 3, 4 and 5 February to mark the declaration of Royal Borough status for Greenwich.
Green Chain Winter Wanders
Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2012
If you’re looking for great ways to spend winter days then the beautiful open spaces of South East London could be the perfect answer.
Greenwich to become Royal Borough on 3 February
Published on Monday, 09 January 2012
The people of Greenwich will have the chance to join in the celebrations when the borough formally becomes the Royal Borough of Greenwich on Friday 3 February 2012.
Rugby star helps children get into Paralympic spirit
Published on Thursday, 08 December 2011
Paralympic rugby star Andy Barrow helped children from two schools in Charlton to get into the Paralympic spirit when he joined them for an inclusive sports day.
Greenwich residents set to benefit from new improved leisure facilities
Published on Monday, 05 December 2011
Greenwich residents are set to benefit from new improved leisure facilities following the Council awarding the leisure management contract to Greenwich Leisure Limited for 15 years from 1 January 2012
London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay to begin its journey in Greenwich
Published on Monday, 07 November 2011
Come and celebrate the announcement of the Olympic Torch Relay Route – at the Prime Meridian line in Greenwich.
Praise for Greenwich jump designs for Olympic Cross Country Course
Published on Monday, 31 October 2011
Greenwich school children showed off their design ideas on 28 October for next year’s Olympic Equestrian Cross Country course in Greenwich Park.
The stunning Greenwich Jazz Festival returns
Published on Wednesday, 26 October 2011
The popular Greenwich Jazz festival makes a welcome return from 11 to 20 November at various locations across the borough.
Greenwich confirmed as a World destination
Published on Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Greenwich has today been listed in the top ten global destinations for 2012, by one of the world’s top travel guides.
Celebrate Christmas 2011 Lights Up in Eltham
Published on Monday, 24 October 2011
Eltham will be transformed on Thursday 17 November as Greenwich Council host the annual Eltham Lights Up Christmas lights switch-on.
Test events ticket give-away
Published on Monday, 24 October 2011
More free Olympic test event tickets are up for grabs by Greenwich residents. Greenwich Council has secured 1200 of tickets to give locals the opportunity to be among the first to attend an event.
Just for starters
Published on Friday, 16 September 2011
Starting Blocks, the local charity set up to help aspiring young athletes, got a boost of £25,000 after a gala dinner last week. It was the sixth annual gala dinner held.
Children take to the track for BMX launch
Published on Monday, 12 September 2011
The thrills and skills of top-notch BMX riding was on show on Friday, 9 September at the official opening of Greenwich's new BMX track in Hornfair Park.
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