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Londinium: Arise, my love

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Londinium's thrillingly eclectic spring programme celebrates the power of love. We sing fine settings of the biblical Song of Songs by Victoria, Palestrina, Guerrero, and John Sanders, tell of divine love in Kerensa Briggs' 'Ubi caritas', and explore earthly delights and sorrows in music by Finzi, Lassus, Pearsall, Clara Schumann, and Skempton. Uniting these themes are large-scale works by Bernard Hughes, whose warm-hearted 'I Sing of Love' brings together biblical texts with verses by Rumi, and Francis Pott, whose breathtaking 'Amore Langueo' clothes a medieval text in heady layers of musical ecstasy. Tickets include a complimentary programme, and wine will be served in the interval.

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Room for You

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Join us to read, job search or be creative. Chat over a hot drink, relax on a bean bag, use our WiFi, drop in for an hour or stay for the day. Bring your laptop, your knitting or your sketch-book. Our Outreach and Engagement Officer, Abigail Tripp, will be here to welcome you. Every Tuesday between 9:30am and 6pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo).

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English Conversation Club [morning]

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

This new weekly group invites you in for a chat, to improve your social English and make new friends along the way. We welcome refugees as well as everyone who wants to improve their spoken English. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 10am and 12pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo). If you’d like to participate to improve your English, contact Abigail below or come along on the day. If you’d like to volunteer and help out, go to our Volunteer page or message Abigail for more information.

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Art Club

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Open to all, a friendly group who meet weekly to explore their creative side. Guided by volunteer tutor Chris, the group try out different techniques, visit exhibitions, or just do their own thing. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 1:30pm and 3:30pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo). Bring your sketch book and pen, other materials provided.

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Chess Club

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Join volunteer tutor Peter to improve your chess skills! This is a friendly group of local residents and refugees helping each up their game. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced players. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 4pm and 6pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo).

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English Conversation Club [afternoon]

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

This new weekly group invites you in for a chat, to improve your social English and make new friends along the way. We welcome refugees as well as everyone who wants to improve their spoken English. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 4pm and 6pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo). If you’d like to participate to improve your English, contact Abigail below or come along on the day. If you’d like to volunteer and help out, go to our Volunteer page or message Abigail for more information.

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Churchyard Volunteering

Churchyard, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Our award-winning churchyard garden, a green oasis in the heart of Waterloo is cared for by a team of volunteers led by our Senior Community Gardener Filipa Silva. Anyone can join the regular team. Or just turn up on a Wednesday (10am to 3pm) if you feel like a day of outdoor activity and good company.

Event Series Garden Meditation

Garden Meditations

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Enjoy a moment of calm, within the middle of the city.   Our free mid-week garden meditations are back.   Wednesdays 1.45 - 2pm in the church garden beginning Wednesday 8th May.     They will run for two five-week sessions:   8th May […]

Re:Discover Festival

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Join award-winning Streetwise Opera for a celebration of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain through the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness.

The genius of African and Caribbean composers

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

An exhibition that follows participants in homeless charity Streetwise Opera workshops in London on an inspirational journey, as they explore and celebrate the lives of three extraordinary artists who transformed adversity into creative genius. Curated by Mia Lewis, a British-Grenadian socially engaged arts producer, this exhibition celebrates the lives of composers Ignatius Sancho, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Shirley Thompson. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

A Family Adventure in Opera

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Dive into an exciting journey through the world of opera with an event that blends music, storytelling and fun for the whole family! Enjoy the world premiere of the Opera Express, a 15-minute opera inspired by the music of composers of African and Caribbean heritage. The piece, in which a pianist transforms the chaos of Kings Cross into a musical masterpiece, was co-created by performers from award-winning homelessness charity Streetwise Opera and a remarkable group of world-class artists. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

Interactive Music Session for Families

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

A practical interactive workshop exploring African and Caribbean music. Event capacity: 20 people. This activity is aimed at families with children aged 7 or older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

Streetwise Opera and Friends

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

A pop-up performance by participants in Streetwise Opera weekly workshops at the Southbank Centre, alongside guest artists. This event will feature songs by Ignatius Sancho, George Bridgetower, Joseph Bologne, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds and Dr Shirley J Thompson OBE. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

Interactive Music Session

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

A practical interactive workshop exploring African and Caribbean music. Event capacity: 20 people. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

‘Opera Express’ and ‘Women of the Windrush’

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

An electrifying performance by soprano Abigail Kelly of Shirley J. Thompson’s celebratory opera Women of the Windrush, portraying inspirational narratives from the lives of women who travelled to the UK from the West Indies between the 1940s and the 1960s. Experience the vibrant fusion of Caribbean rhythms and opera, in this uplifting show that celebrates the courage and resilience of the women of the Windrush generation. Thompson's music, interwoven with extraordinary documentary film footage, will leave you feeling inspired, moved and utterly spellbound. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

Interactive Music Session

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

A practical interactive workshop exploring African and Caribbean music. Event capacity: 20 people. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

Streetwise Opera and Friends

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

A pop-up performance by participants in Streetwise Opera weekly workshops at the Southbank Centre, alongside guest artists. This event will feature songs by Ignatius Sancho, George Bridgetower, Joseph Bologne, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Margaret Bonds and Dr Shirley J Thompson OBE. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

‘Sancho & Me’ and ‘Opera Express’

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Be inspired by the extraordinary story of 18th century abolitionist Ignatius Sancho, who was born on a slave ship on the Atlantic Ocean, and yet became a writer, composer, shopkeeper and the first Black man to vote in England. The evening begins with a performance of Opera Express, a 15-minute opera inspired by the music of composers of African and Caribbean heritage. Part of Re:Discover Festival by Streetwise Opera.

Event Series Community events

Churchyard Volunteering

Churchyard, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Our award-winning churchyard garden, a green oasis in the heart of Waterloo is cared for by a team of volunteers led by our Senior Community Gardener Filipa Silva. Anyone can join the regular team. Or just turn up on a Wednesday (10am to 3pm) if you feel like a day of outdoor activity and good company.

Event Series Garden Meditation

Garden Meditations

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Enjoy a moment of calm, within the middle of the city.   Our free mid-week garden meditations are back.   Wednesdays 1.45 - 2pm in the church garden beginning Wednesday 8th May.     They will run for two five-week sessions:   8th May […]

Exhibition: Censored Memories

Old Crypt, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

More information about this exhibition soon.

Censored Memories

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Event Series Guided Tour of St John’s Waterloo

Guided Tour of St John’s Waterloo

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

An opportunity to hear about the fascinating history, architecture and renovations, plus the current work of St John's Church, one of the four 'Waterloo churches'. The guided tour will include the beautifully restored brick-vaulted crypt, with an optional extra of a tour of the award-winning garden. St John's Waterloo guided tours are on the first Sunday of the month.

Event Series Community events

Room for You

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Join us to read, job search or be creative. Chat over a hot drink, relax on a bean bag, use our WiFi, drop in for an hour or stay for the day. Bring your laptop, your knitting or your sketch-book. Our Outreach and Engagement Officer, Abigail Tripp, will be here to welcome you. Every Tuesday between 9:30am and 6pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo).

Event Series Community events

English Conversation Club [morning]

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

This new weekly group invites you in for a chat, to improve your social English and make new friends along the way. We welcome refugees as well as everyone who wants to improve their spoken English. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 10am and 12pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo). If you’d like to participate to improve your English, contact Abigail below or come along on the day. If you’d like to volunteer and help out, go to our Volunteer page or message Abigail for more information.

Event Series Community events

Art Club

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Open to all, a friendly group who meet weekly to explore their creative side. Guided by volunteer tutor Chris, the group try out different techniques, visit exhibitions, or just do their own thing. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 1:30pm and 3:30pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo). Bring your sketch book and pen, other materials provided.

Event Series Community events

Chess Club

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Join volunteer tutor Peter to improve your chess skills! This is a friendly group of local residents and refugees helping each up their game. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced players. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 4pm and 6pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo).

Event Series Community events

English Conversation Club [afternoon]

The Bridge At Waterloo Room, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

This new weekly group invites you in for a chat, to improve your social English and make new friends along the way. We welcome refugees as well as everyone who wants to improve their spoken English. Every Tuesday (during term time) between 4pm and 6pm in The Bridge At Waterloo Room (Crypt of St John’s Waterloo). If you’d like to participate to improve your English, contact Abigail below or come along on the day. If you’d like to volunteer and help out, go to our Volunteer page or message Abigail for more information.

Event Series Community events

Churchyard Volunteering

Churchyard, St John's Waterloo 73, Waterloo Road, London, United Kingdom

Our award-winning churchyard garden, a green oasis in the heart of Waterloo is cared for by a team of volunteers led by our Senior Community Gardener Filipa Silva. Anyone can join the regular team. Or just turn up on a Wednesday (10am to 3pm) if you feel like a day of outdoor activity and good company.

Event Series Garden Meditation

Garden Meditations

St John's Waterloo Waterloo Road, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Enjoy a moment of calm, within the middle of the city.   Our free mid-week garden meditations are back.   Wednesdays 1.45 - 2pm in the church garden beginning Wednesday 8th May.     They will run for two five-week sessions:   8th May […]