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The Royal Borough of Greenwich is in the running to become London Borough of Culture
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has submitted a bid to become the next London Borough of Culture (LBoC).
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Calling all arts and culture organisations: Join us to get help before you apply for Royal Greenwich Festivals 2024
Are you a cultural organisation interested in providing fun, free and accessible outdoor workshops, performances and activities across the borough?
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Celebrate the launch of Black History 365 2023 to 2024!
Join us at Tramshed on Friday 29 September to mark the launch of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s latest Black History 365 (BH365) programme.
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Apply now for Community Arts Funding!
Applications are open again for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund, which gives grants to community groups, organisations or artists delivering arts and culture activities.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich announces first ever community panel to help steer upcoming Black History 365 programming!
Five community members are taking charge of the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s annual Black History 365 (BH365) programme.
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Former Royal Ballet star Carlos Acosta says his community studio in Woolwich Works to become a ‘landmark’ in dance
International dance star Carlos Acosta has chosen Woolwich Works, the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s cultural hub, as the new home for the Acosta Dance Foundation (ADF).
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Apply now for Black History 365 (BH365) funding
Applications for the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s BH365 programme (2023 to 2024) are now open until 9am on 14 August 2023.
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Together 23: Almost 14,000 people enjoy free family festival in Charlton Park
On Saturday 10 June, the Royal Borough of Greenwich hosted its annual free family festival in Charlton Park with almost 14,000 people in attendance.
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Roger Waters concerts in Royal Greenwich
An open letter from the Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich to the O2 regarding Roger Waters' concerts.
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Together 23: Norman Jay MBE to headline free family festival in Royal Greenwich
The secret’s out! Norman Jay MBE will headline an exciting family-friendly line-up at Together 23 on Saturday 10 June.
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Apply now for Community Arts Funding
Applications for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund are now open.
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Enjoy a free summer of fun with Royal Greenwich Festivals from June until September
This year’s programme of free Royal Greewich Festival events kicks off this June.
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Together 23: Save the date! Free summer festival returns to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will bring Together 23 to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June. And the best part? Everyone’s invited!
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Holiday Fun Friday is back this half term with Woolwich Lates
Holiday Fun Friday is back this half term and will continue after dark as the first of the Council’s spectacular Woolwich Lates events.
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Statement about the Avery Hill Winter Garden bid submission
A statement about the Avery Hill Winter Garden Levelling Up funding bid submission from the Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities and Ward Councillors for Eltham Town and Avery Hill.
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Apply now for Royal Greenwich Festivals funding for 2023
Applications for Royal Greenwich Festivals funding in 2023 are now open.
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World renowned Contemporary Print Fair returns to Woolwich for seventh year running
The seventh annual Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair is back from 3 to 6 November.
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Free festive fun for the whole family this Christmas at Sparkle in the Park!
The Royal Borough of Greenwich’s annual festive light trail, Sparkle in the Park, is back for a third year this Christmas. And it’s set to take over a brand-new location.
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Celebrate and learn about Black History all year round
From quizzes to tours and workshops to interactive exhibitions, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is back with its BH365 (Black History 365) calendar for 2022 to 2023.
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Celebrating Black history all year round: Applications open for Royal Borough of Greenwich Black History 365 arts and culture funding
Applications open for Royal Borough of Greenwich Black History 365 arts and culture funding.
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Celebrate the jubilee with Royal Greenwich Festival performers at Platinum Picnic in the Park
The Royal Borough of Greenwich invites residents to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in style this June at our Platinum Picnic in the Park.
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Applications for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund are now open for 2022 to 2023
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund is now accepting applications for the third consecutive year.
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Grab some cosy autumn deals with the latest Greenwich One Card offers
Grab some cosy autumn deals with the latest Greenwich One Card offers
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Connecting Communities Dance Festival went out with a bang!
A five day musical spectacular finished with a flourish last week to mark the end of Black History Month in Royal Greenwich.
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Royal Borough of Greenwich appoints first ever Alderman and Alderwoman
A leading Greenwich historian and an award-winning novelist are among those who have received the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s most prestigious award.
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Landmark Greenwich dance festival for Black History Month: Call for participants
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is launching a landmark Connecting Communities Dance Festival this October.
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Headliners announced for Royal Greenwich Together 21
Headline acts with a truly global flavour have just been announced for Royal Greenwich Together 21!
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Royal Greenwich Festivals is back!
Royal Greenwich Festivals, the annual summer programme of light, music and exciting, inspiring and thought-provoking performances, is back and set to delight audiences from July to September
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SAVE THE DATE! Royal Greenwich Together 21 set for 21 August
The borough's biggest and best community summer event is back! The event follows on from the tradition of the Greenwich Get Together, and takes place in Charlton Park on 21 August.
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Apply for funding – BH365: Black History 365
New funding is available to help organisations mark Black History 365 with a range of events and activities in Royal Greenwich from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022.
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Celebrating women of Royal Greenwich
Royal Greenwich residents are being encouraged to nominate inspirational local women as part of our activity to mark International Women’s Day this year.
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Tramshed theatre refurb gets green light as part of Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme
Planning consent was granted yesterday for the major refurbishment and extension of the Tramshed arts centre and community hub as part of the new Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme.
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Could your lockdown story go down in history?
As life returns to its new normal, Cllr Linda Bird, the Mayor of Royal Greenwich, wants to know how lockdown life affected you.
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Chineke! Orchestra returns to Royal Greenwich for Black History Month
We welcomed Europe's first majority-Black, Asian and ethnically diverse orchestra Chineke! back to schools across the borough this month as part of our Royal Greenwich Black History 365 season.
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Celebrating Black History Month, Royal Greenwich style
We're excited to present our Royal Greenwich Black History 365 season.
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Residents are invited to join in a colourful explosion of gratitude
The Royal Greenwich Residents’ Rainbow is set to share residents’ thanks and wishes across the borough in a technicoloured burst of community spirit.
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Royal Greenwich commemorates 75 years since VJ Day
This year marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which is the day Japan surrendered and ended the Second World War.
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Woolwich Works construction to continue during the coronavirus outbreak
The government has written to all construction companies confirming that, where it is safe to do so, construction activities should continue during the coronavirus outbreak.
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The ribbon is cut on the brand new Plumstead Centre
Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, this morning declared the Plumstead Centre library now open.
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Get ready for the Royal Greenwich Christmas Crackers
The festive season is almost upon us, and the Royal Borough of Greenwich is busy decking the halls for its annual Christmas lights switch-on celebrations.
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An incredible Black History Month
It’s been a busy month in Royal Greenwich with lots of events and activities marking Black History Month.
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Royal Greenwich delivers London Borough of Culture Bid in style
The Royal Borough of Greenwich takes to the water to deliver Borough of Culture bid.
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Vote on your favourite ideas for a year-long celebration of culture
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is bidding to become the London Borough of Culture 2021! It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our borough and everyone who lives and works in it.
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Crossing history
Pedestrian crossings across the Royal Borough of Greenwich have been painted in the pan-African colours to celebrate inclusivity and mark Black History Month which takes place in October each year.
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Free entry to some of Royal Greenwich’s best buildings
The world’s largest annual architecture festival, Open House London, takes place this weekend (21 and 22 September), giving visitors free access to over 800 buildings, walks, talks and tours.
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Dance, music, acrobatics and art are taking over Royal Greenwich
Popular annual arts extravaganza the Royal Greenwich Festivals kicks off over the spring bank holiday weekend (25 May) and will feature more than 100 events across the Royal Borough.
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Take part in the Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day
The Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day will once again be taking over the heart of Woolwich for a fun-filled day on Saturday 29 June.
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A portrait of Woolwich: Local residents in interactive photography exhibition
Those who took part saw themselves for the first time, in large format, at the launch event on 19 March.
