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  • A group of five people pose facing the camera at last year's event, Together 22

    Together 23: Save the date! Free summer festival returns to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June

    Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will bring Together 23 to Charlton Park on Saturday 10 June. And the best part? Everyone’s invited!

  • International Women's Day

    Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023!

    Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023

    On March 8 the Royal Borough of Greenwich will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023.

  • A copper coloured golden retriever sits on the pavement wearing a union jack bandana. Bunting is on the railings behind them.

    The King’s Coronation: Apply for street parties before 10 March 

    Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023

    Planning a street party in Royal Greenwich? Don’t forget your application!

  • Spark! Drummers

    Holiday Fun Friday is back this half term with Woolwich Lates

    Published: Thursday, 2nd February 2023

    Holiday Fun Friday is back this half term and will continue after dark as the first of the Council’s spectacular Woolwich Lates events.

  • The Council celebrates Race Equality Week 

    Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is joining workplaces across the country to celebrate Race Equality Week.

  • Get involved with LGBTQ+ History Month activities across Royal Greenwich this February

    Published: Thursday, 19th January 2023

    February is LGBTQ+ History Month and the Royal Borough of Greenwich and partners will come together for a range of inclusive events that all residents can get involved in.

  • Say yes to becoming a This Girl Can sport ambassador this year! 

    Published: Thursday, 12th January 2023

    On Monday 23 January, applications will open for women and girls to become sports ambassadors for This Girl Can.

  • Residents and community leaders invited to mark Holocaust Memorial Day at annual Town Hall service

    Published: Thursday, 5th January 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 with a remembrance service in Woolwich Town Hall.

  • Snow queen at Sparkle in the Park

    That’s a wrap! Over 15,000 visitors make free Christmas light trail a sparkling success

    Published: Monday, 5th December 2022

    Over 15,000 Royal Greenwich residents were dazzled by the Council’s free festive event, Sparkle in the Park in Well Hall Pleasaunce.

  • A group of children face a stage watching a two performers on stage. A sign above the stage reads 'Rascally Diner'

    Apply now for Royal Greenwich Festivals funding for 2023

    Published: Friday, 18th November 2022

    Applications for Royal Greenwich Festivals funding in 2023 are now open.

  • Statement from the Council on unauthorised sale of Sparkle in the Park tickets

    Published: Monday, 7th November 2022

    It is deplorable that in this cost-of-living crisis a minority of opportunists are trying to profiteer off a FREE community event at the expense of others.

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich set to re-pledge its promise to the Armed Forces community

    Published: Friday, 28th October 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is proud to be home to the second largest Armed Forces community in London.

  • Family looking at lights

    Set your alarm clocks for Sparkle in the Park tickets!

    Published: Tuesday, 18th October 2022

    ‘Tis the season for Royal Greenwich residents to finally get their hands on tickets to this year’s Sparkle in the Park.

  • Woolwich print fair

    World renowned Contemporary Print Fair returns to Woolwich for seventh year running

    Published: Friday, 14th October 2022

    The seventh annual Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair is back from 3 to 6 November.

  • Neon trees at Sparkle in the Park 2021

    Free festive fun for the whole family this Christmas at Sparkle in the Park!

    Published: Tuesday, 4th October 2022

    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.

  • Heritage event on Powis Street

    Exciting programme of cultural events and activities announced for Woolwich

    Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022

    An exciting programme of free events and activities including a drawing workshop, exhibitions and an architecture course has been announced as part of the Woolwich Heritage Action Zone (HAZ).

  • BH365 Connecting Communities Dance Festival

    Celebrate and learn about Black History all year round  

    Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022

    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.

  • Enjoy a free summer of fun with Royal Greenwich Festivals from June until September

    Published: Friday, 10th June 2022

    The 2022 programme of free Royal Greenwich Festivals will kick off this June, running until September.

  • crowds

    A royal weekend with the Royal Borough of Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 8th June 2022

    More than 28,000 people celebrated at free Royal Borough of Greenwich events over the weekend in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

  • Celebrate 50 years of UK pride at Royal Greenwich Together 22

    Published: Friday, 20th May 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be celebrating 50 years since the first UK Pride march with a dedicated Pride 50 area at Royal Greenwich Together 22.

  • Celebrate the jubilee with Royal Greenwich Festival performers at Platinum Picnic in the Park

    Published: Tuesday, 17th May 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich invites residents to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in style this June at our Platinum Picnic in the Park.

  • Black image with white text that reads: The House & Garage Orchestra

    The House & Garage Orchestra announced as Main Stage headliner for Royal Greenwich Together 22 

    Published: Tuesday, 10th May 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is celebrating in style this June Jubilee weekend. 

  • Impressive main stage line-up announced for Royal Greenwich Together 22

    Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is celebrating in style this June Jubilee weekend. 

  • UK Latin Community

    Applications for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund are now open for 2022 to 2023

    Published: Thursday, 7th April 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Arts Fund is now accepting applications for the third consecutive year.

  • Celebrating local heroes at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards 2022

    Published: Friday, 18th March 2022

    Exceptional people and organisations from across the borough received awards for their outstanding contributions to the community in Royal Greenwich at special ceremony held in the Woolwich Town Hall.

  • International Women's Day graphic - #BreakTheBias

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates International Women’s Day 

    Published: Tuesday, 1st March 2022

    On March 8, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will celebrate International Women’s Day 2022. 

  • Two women stand smiling at the camera holding drinks at a festival. There are people walking past out of focus in the background.

    A Royal Summer for a Royal Borough to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

    Published: Thursday, 3rd February 2022

    Ten years on from the moment the Royal Borough of Greenwich gained its royal status, it seems only right that the borough announces its plans to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 

  • LGBTQ+ History Month

    Published: Friday, 21st January 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

  • Photo credit: Alleyne Dance

    Apply for the Royal Greenwich Festivals funding programme

    Published: Friday, 21st January 2022

    Do you run a cultural or festival organisation that understands The Royal Borough of Greenwich and its diverse communities?

  • 2020 Civic Awards winner, Dr Amit Patel

    Civic Awards 2022 nominations open

    Published: Tuesday, 11th January 2022

    With nominations now open for the Royal Borough of Greenwich Civic Awards, it’s time to shine a light on local heroes.   

  • We're marking Holocaust Memorial Day graphic

    Remember victims at the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Holocaust Memorial Day event

    Published: Tuesday, 11th January 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be returning its in person Holocaust Memorial Day event which was held virtually last year due to COVID-19.

  • Engagement Zone at Royal Greenwich Together 21.

    Have your say in The Big Conversation

    Published: Monday, 20th December 2021

    People who live, work or study in Royal Greenwich have the opportunity to share their views on the borough.

  • Cllr adel khaireh walking past neon lights at night

    Sparkling success for Christmas light trail

    Published: Thursday, 9th December 2021

    Nearly 24,000 people visited Maryon Park as the Royal Borough of Greenwich reignited the flame of its infamous Sparkle in the Park event.

  • Globoscope light in jerusalem. Uniformed rows of light up spheres in a cave like environment.

    Art installation to transform Woolwich for two nights only

    Published: Monday, 6th December 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be transforming General Gordon Square on 10 and 11 December as they bring French artists Collectif Coin's Globoscope to Woolwich.

  • Cllr Densie Hyland in her Mayor robes standing infront of Greenwich Market.

    The Mayor’s Christmas outfit day!

    Published: Monday, 29th November 2021

    Join Cllr Denise Hyland, the Mayor of Royal Greenwich and wear a festive outfit on Wednesday 15 December, whether you are at school, work or at home.

  • Young girl in red reindeer ears looking at lights at night at the Sparkle in the Park event 2021

    Jolly on over to the return of Sparkle in the Park in just one week's time

    Published: Tuesday, 23rd November 2021

    Immersive lights, fantastic flames, tasty treats and Christmas caroling is set to take place across five nights in Maryon Park.

  • Family watching red and yellow lights on a tree at night. Light up reindeers also in the frame

    Have yourself a merry little Royal Greenwich Christmas

    Published: Monday, 8th November 2021

    The residents of Royal Greenwich will be able to enjoy magical events across the whole borough this festive season.

  • Attend the free Connecting Communities Dance Festival this half term 

    Published: Tuesday, 19th October 2021

    In just one week's time, the Connecting Communities Dance Festival will hit the Royal Borough of Greenwich with five days of dance and music, rounding off Black History Month 2021.

  • £2,700 raised at the Mayor’s Charity Golf Day 

    Published: Friday, 15th October 2021

    On 14 October, friends and colleagues of Cllr Denise Hyland, the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, gathered  for a game of golf in aid of the Mayor’s charity, the Tramshed.  

  • Father and son walking in the middle of lights

    Sparkle in the Park set to return

    Published: Wednesday, 13th October 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is bringing the hugely successful Sparkle in the Park Christmas light trail back for a second year.

  • Cllr Danny Thorpe in Berlin

    One week, two marathons. Cllr Danny Thorpe runs for Mayor’s Charity, Tramshed

    Published: Tuesday, 28th September 2021

    Leader of the Council, Cllr Danny Thorpe has got a big week ahead as he runs not one, but two marathons for the Mayor’s charity appeal, which is supporting the performing arts organisation, Tramshed. 

  • Eternal Taal - one of the headline acts at Royal Greenwich Together21

    Headliners announced for Royal Greenwich Together 21

    Published: Tuesday, 3rd August 2021

    Headline acts with a truly global flavour have just been announced for Royal Greenwich Together 21!

  • A night of appreciation, celebration and welcoming... 

    Published: Tuesday, 27th July 2021

    A night of appreciation, celebration and welcoming... 

  • Remembering Srebrenica flag raising

    Remembering Srebrenica

    Published: Friday, 9th July 2021

    Remembering Srebrenica

  • Royal Greenwich Festivals PARKSfest

    Royal Greenwich Festivals is back!

    Published: Wednesday, 30th June 2021

    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

  • Great Greenwich Get Together

    SAVE THE DATE! Royal Greenwich Together 21 set for 21 August

    Published: Friday, 25th June 2021

    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.

  • Holiday Fun Fridays – free, family days

    Published: Thursday, 27th May 2021

    Holiday Fun Fridays will be taking place on six Fridays through the summer school holidays and October half-term, giving families some fantastic ideas on how to keep the kids entertained.

  • 30 day challenge

    Join the Mayor's 30 day challenge

    Published: Monday, 15th March 2021

    Time to lace up your trainers and spring into action this April.

  • Illustration of five different women with their hands on their hips. Test reads Nominate a woman who inspires your today.

    Celebrating women of Royal Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 8th February 2021

    Royal Greenwich residents are being encouraged to nominate inspirational local women as part of our activity to mark International Women’s Day this year. 

  • Candles

    Victims to be remembered at virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event 

    Published: Thursday, 21st January 2021

    Victims to be remembered at virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event 

  • Winter garden at sparkle in the park lit with colourful lights.

    Enchanting Christmas trail lights up Avery Hill Park

    Published: Tuesday, 22nd December 2020

    Avery Hill Park was transformed into a magical wonderland for Sparkle in the Park this December.

  • The RevolYOUtion London team

    Help us create a poem for Woolwich ‘Life on the High Street’

    Published: Tuesday, 8th December 2020

    Royal Borough of Greenwich has partnered with Poet in the City and RevolYOUtion London to help create a community-led poem that will be turned into a short film and interactive public art installation

  • Christmas outfit day

    The Mayor’s Christmas outfit day! 

    Published: Tuesday, 17th November 2020

    Join Cllr Linda Bird, the Mayor of Royal Greenwich and wear festive fashion on Friday 11 December, whether you are at school, work or staying at home. 

  • Christmas in Royal Greenwich with illustrations of people in the snow.

    Christmas is coming to Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 28th October 2020

    The festive season will be very different for all of us this year, but we are busy decking the halls to make this yuletide as magical as ever for our residents.

  • Remembrance Sunday

    Coming together while staying apart this Remembrance Day 

    Published: Wednesday, 28th October 2020

    Despite the current restrictions, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is still hoping to do Remembrance Day justice around the borough.

  • United Nations

    Royal Greenwich stands with the United Nations

    Published: Thursday, 22nd October 2020

    UN Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the day that the United Nations officially came into existence and countries around the world came together to sign the UN Charter.

  • Cllr Thorpe and Cllr Khaireh by trees with blue ribbons on them in General Gordon Square

    A spectrum of gratitude from Royal Greenwich residents

    Published: Tuesday, 8th September 2020

    The Royal Greenwich Residents’ Rainbow has sprinkled community spirit across the borough with heartfelt gratitude and goodwill messages from residents.

  • Royal Greenwich commemorates 75 years since VJ Day

    Published: Monday, 17th August 2020

    This year marks the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which is the day Japan surrendered and ended the Second World War.  

  • VE Day Party in Crumpsall St

    Residents share their VE Day stories

    Published: Friday, 8th May 2020

    Residents from all over the borough have been sending us photos, pictures of medals and stories of their friends and family who played their part in World War II.

  • VE day

    Marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day

    Published: Tuesday, 5th May 2020

    This year marks 75 years since Victory in Europe (VE day), the end of the second world war in Europe.

  • VE day

    Help us mark VE Day 75

    Published: Wednesday, 15th April 2020

    On 8 May 1945, the guns fell silent and years of carnage and destruction came to an end, officially recognising the end of the second world war in Europe.

  • Fairtrade Fortnight crafts

    Kicking off Fairtrade Fortnight

    Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020

    On Saturday 22 February, the Royal Borough of Greenwich welcomed in Fairtrade Fortnight with a day of family fun.

  • Graphic of Crowd

    Better Together resident events: Get involved and have your say!

    Published: Tuesday, 25th February 2020

    No one knows your area better than you do, which is why we want to hear your views, ideas and issues regarding where you live, to help us improve our services.

  • The Leader of the Council and Faith Leaders standing by candles that have just been lit for Holocaust Memorial Day.

    Royal Greenwich stands together against hate and discrimination

    Published: Monday, 27th January 2020

    Royal Greenwich came together for Holocaust Memorial Day 2020.

  • The Campaign to End Loneliness

    Do you really listen?

    Published: Friday, 17th January 2020

    A ‘chatty bench’ will be coming to Woolwich Library on Thursday 23 January to celebrate the publication of Kate Murphy’s book You’re Not Listening and kick off conversations about reading.

  • Tealight candles

    Royal Greenwich to mark 75 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Published: Thursday, 9th January 2020

    Residents are invited to remember those who suffered during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides around the world at a commemoration ceremony as part of International Holocaust Memorial Day.

  • Community Christmas events

    Published: Tuesday, 17th December 2019

    Some of the borough’s community centres and voluntary organisations will be opening their doors to welcome anyone looking for good food and good company at Christmas.

  • Children in lantern parade at Eltham Lights Up 2018.

    The Christmas countdown is on

    Published: Monday, 18th November 2019

    Kick off the countdown to Christmas with our annual Christmas light switch-on events, with the first two taking place in Greenwich and Eltham this week.

  • Elves and parade at Woolwich Winter Warmer

    Get ready for the Royal Greenwich Christmas Crackers

    Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2019

    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.

  • Cllr Thopre, the Mayor and Mayoress of Royal Greenwich hold two minutes silence.

    Royal Greenwich commemorates Armistice Day

    Published: Monday, 11th November 2019

    Remembrance events took place across the borough last weekend in commemoration of Armistice Day.

  • An incredible Black History Month

    Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019

    It’s been a busy month in Royal Greenwich with lots of events and activities marking Black History Month.

  • Blackheath FIreworks

    Join the Blackheath Fireworks crowdfunding campaign

    Published: Monday, 2nd September 2019

    The much-loved Blackheath Fireworks display is under threat this year due to government funding cuts.

  • Carnival Costumes

    Headliners announced for the Royal Greenwich Get Together

    Published: Thursday, 23rd May 2019

    X-factor finalists Misunderstood and popular children’s show Gangsta Granny will be headlining this year’s Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day on Saturday 29 June in Woolwich.

  • Festivals

    Dance, music, acrobatics and art are taking over Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 15th May 2019

    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.

  • Big bird on the get together parade 2018

    Take part in the Royal Greenwich Get Together and Armed Forces Day

    Published: Thursday, 4th April 2019

    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.

  • Better Together

    Do you want to be more involved in your local area?

    Published: Friday, 29th March 2019

    Come to one of our Better Together community meetings where you can share your ideas for services, projects and events directly with the people responsible for organising them.

  • Holocaust Memorial Day

    Victims remembered at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony

    Published: Tuesday, 29th January 2019

    Royal Greenwich marked Holocaust Memorial Day with a service on Monday 28 January.

  • Royal Greenwich to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

    Published: Monday, 21st January 2019

    Residents are invited to remember those who suffered during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides around the world at a commemoration ceremony as part of International Holocaust Memorial Day.

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