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This Mental Health Awareness Week, join us for this hands on workshop. Build your own miniature green world and discover how plants can boost wellbeing. In this workshop, you’ll create a beautiful terrarium to take home. This session will focus on forest plants. Terrariums are miniature ecosystems contained inside a glass vessel, perfect for brightening up any room or workspace.
All materials are provided. No experience needed just come along and enjoy a soothing creative session with nature. The session will be run by Bankside Open Spaces Trust, a local charity that champions green spaces in Bankside, enhancing the health and wellbeing of our urban community. It will be held at their Ecohouse (Google maps links)
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Better Bankside is launching a new network for young professionals working in Bankside to help you develop the confidence and skills you need in the early years of your career. Come along to the launch of NextGen Bankside to find out more about this new network, practice your networking skills in a low-pressure setting and connect with other young professionals working locally. Open to all roles and sectors, and anyone in the early to mid-stages of their career, or in the early stages of a new career. We’re open and flexible about what we consider a ‘young professional’ and welcome anyone who feels they would benefit from taking part. If you’re not able to make this event but you’d like to join NextGen Bankside, please get in touch with Rachel Nicholson.
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Join Katie Wignall, Blue Badge Tourist Guide and Founder of Look Up London on a walk revealing the exciting, inspiring and courageous women of Bankside.

The walk will explore the stories of woman who lived and worked in Bankside, from social pioneers like Octavia Hill, to famous writers like Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley as well as shedding light on lesser known women like unsung heroines Alice Ayres and Janet Johnson.

Wander the backstreets and beautiful hidden gardens of Bankside as you discover the street names, plaques and hidden details that reveal these incredible women.

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At the event, you’ll hear from Sculpt UK, our delivery partner, about the different volunteering opportunities available and the support available to make getting involved easy and enjoyable for everyone.  Whether you’re new to Bankside Futures or have taken part before, all are welcome. There will also be time to network with fellow Bankside businesses over tea, coffee and pastries. About Bankside Futures Bankside Futures is a two‑week programme running 6–17 July 2026. It gives local young people the chance to explore different career pathways and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.  Find out more about Bankside Futures here. To find out more or discuss volunteering opportunities, contact Rachel Nicholson.
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Volunteers will prepare, serve and clear up - and you'll also sit down to enjoy lunch with Crusoe Club members before joining them for a fun afternoon quiz. Day Outline As places are limited for this event, there is a cap of 2 people per business. This also means the group will be made up of a mix of Bankside businesses, making it a great way to get to know your neighbours while making a positive impact locally. Interested in arranging a Kitchen Takeover day for your team? Contact Rachel Nicholson for an introduction to the Positive Ageing team at Blackfriars Settlement.
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Come along for a free bronze-level bike service to kick-start Spring!
As more people take to cycling around London, it’s important to make sure your bike is in top condition. Join us for a free drop-in Dr Bike on Wednesday 1st April at our Arch23 community space. Sign up now to register your interest. Each session includes a basic bike check covering:
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This Mental Health Awareness Week, join us for this hands on workshop. Build your own miniature green world and discover how plants can boost wellbeing. In this workshop, you’ll create a beautiful terrarium to take home. This session will focus on forest plants. Terrariums are miniature ecosystems contained inside a glass vessel, perfect for brightening up any room or workspace.
All materials are provided. No experience needed just come along and enjoy a soothing creative session with nature. The session will be run by Bankside Open Spaces Trust, a local charity that champions green spaces in Bankside, enhancing the health and wellbeing of our urban community. It will be held at their Ecohouse (Google maps links)
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