Join us at the Wonderful Waterloo & South Bank Fun Day

The Wonderful Waterloo and South Bank Fun Day is coming up on Sunday 21 September, 2–5pm at St John’s Church, Waterloo. This free community celebration will bring neighbours, local groups, and organisations together for an afternoon of creativity, sustainability and fun.

We are thrilled to be supporting the event alongside South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours and its Sustains Us Residents Group, working with Coin Street, and other local partners to bring this community celebration to life. This is the first event organised by the Sustains Us Residents Group, which was formed in May 2025 to inspire neighbours to take action towards a fairer, greener, and more connected community.

Come prepared with a few things so you can make the most of the day: bring your bike for a free check-up from Dr. Bike, clothes you’d like mended or altered by Kundakala, and good-quality clothes to take part in the St John’s clothing swap. Please also consider bringing donations for the Chandler Hall food bank, with essentials such as tins, dry goods and sanitary products. And don’t forget a reusable water bottle, which you can refill on site.

There will also be workshops and performances, with highlights such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Harmony in Nature sessions and a series of creative workshops from Morley College, including kitchen lithography, monoprinting, and sustainable weaving. Plus, you’ll be able to meet a wide range of local partners from cycling and air quality groups to community gardens and universities:

• Learn practical repair skills with Kundakala – join short tutorials on how to fix a hole in your jumper and how to hand hem a garment.
• Try out an e-cargo bike with OurBike – free test rides available alongside Dr. Bike checks.
• Get personalised energy-saving advice – student energy advisors from London South Bank University’s Energy Advice Centre will be on hand to give guidance on reducing energy use and lowering bills.
• Take part in climate and biodiversity games – interactive activities include Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage.
• Have a go at doorstep and windowsill gardening – with Bankside Open Spaces Trust, including seed and bulb giveaways.
• Explore the Octopus Garden Trail – a children’s art trail in the St John’s wildflower garden.
• Face painting and family activities – run by Coin Street.
• Community jazz class and live performance

Find the full programme and all the details on the event page – and spread the word with your friends, family, and neighbours. Everyone is welcome!