This CrossFit class offers a safe, supportive and accessible first or return experience of CrossFit.
The session includes:The Goodlife Centre invites you to take a break from the digital world and get hands on with tools and materials in their wonderful workshop.
In this session, you’ll have fun working with wood using modern and traditional hand tools. Hammer nails, saw wood, drill something… and express stress by energy transfer in the doing. Think of these sessions as sensory play for grown-ups, for a small window in your day you can enjoy some light touch destruction/construction, alongside tea and biscuits. You’ll also have the chance to see some of The Goodlife Centre courses in action.
Based in a 1950s factory building in Bankside, The Goodlife Centre offers a range of courses in often forgotten practical skills and crafts from woodworking to tiling, upholstery and drilling. Frustrated desk bound creatives often leave with a sense of wonder, able to hold something they have made.
Discover Mindful Drinking introduces simple, practical tools to help you feel better day to day - from improved sleep and focus to calmer mornings and more energy. Whether you’re curious about drinking more intentionally, exploring alcohol-free options, or simply want to make choices that support how you want to feel, this session offers fresh, positive perspectives.
In this workshop, Club Soda founder Laura Willoughby MBE shares evidence-based insights from behaviour change science, along with easy ideas you can try straight away. You’ll also get to taste some of the best alcohol-free drinks on the market, showing how mindful drinking can fit naturally into modern social life.
This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too! Our events often fill up quickly, and with nearly 1,000 members, we want everyone to have the chance to join. To make this fair, please book a maximum of three in-person events during Better You. [post_title] => 28 Jan - Better You: Discover Mindful Drinking [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 28-jan-better-you-discover-mindful-drinking [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-01-26 21:41:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-01-26 21:41:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6804 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6739 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2025-12-08 16:47:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-12-08 16:47:06 [post_content] =>The Knit Club, run by Craft Forward, is a welcoming knitting and crochet group open to beginners and experienced makers alike. Connect with others, learn new skills, and discover the radical history of your craft. Participants will create knitted squares for the “Blankets for London” project, Craft Forward’s seasonal initiative donating blankets to unhoused individuals through partner charities.
What to bring: All materials are provided! Experienced knitters can bring their own needles, while beginners and crocheters can use materials supplied by Craft Forward or bring their favourite tools.
This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too! Our events often fill up quickly, and with nearly 1,000 members, we want everyone to have the chance to join. To make this fair, please book a maximum of three in-person events during Better You. 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Led by a trained portrait artist, China Jordan, with over 15 years of experience, the workshop shares simple techniques that make drawing enjoyable and rewarding. Everyone will leave with a finished piece to be proud of and new skills to continue practising at home. This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too! Our events often fill up quickly, and with nearly 1,000 members, we want everyone to have the chance to join. To make this fair, please book a maximum of three in-person events during Better You. 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No experience or partner needed; just bring your energy and enjoy great music, plenty of laughter, and the joy of moving to the rhythm. It’s the perfect way to try salsa, meet new people, and boost your wellbeing through dance! This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too! Our events often fill up quickly, and with nearly 1,000 members, we want everyone to have the chance to join. To make this fair, please book a maximum of three in-person events during Better You. 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Through a series of fun, interactive games that build in challenge, you’ll explore practical movements for self-defence, improve your fitness, and gain confidence on the ground. This session is open to all ages and experience levels. Attire: shorts and a sports top. Based in Bankside, Carpe Diem is a boutique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym. Whether you want to learn a new skill, get a sweat on, or blow off some steam – Carpe Diem is the place for you. Use your Buzz card to get 20% off the first month's membership. This event is part of Better You, our wellbeing programme designed to help you kickstart the new year with energy and positivity. January is an ideal time to explore new activities and sharpen your skills, and Better You is here to support you every step of the way. Our range of free activities offers something for everyone, and we’d love for you to join us for other events too! Our events often fill up quickly, and with nearly 1,000 members, we want everyone to have the chance to join. To make this fair, please book a maximum of three in-person events during Better You. [post_title] => 13 Jan - Better You: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Carpe Diem [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => better-you-brazilian-jiu-jitsu [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-12-08 16:05:19 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-12-08 16:05:19 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6751 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6709 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2025-11-13 13:12:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-11-13 13:12:01 [post_content] => Balancing work with caring for a loved one can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Join the Bankside Carers’ Network for this breakfast event with Carers UK, the national charity supporting unpaid carers. Over coffee, tea, and pastries, you’ll hear practical advice and discover resources available to support people looking after family members or friends. This is a chance to connect with others in similar situations, share experiences, and pick up helpful guides like Looking After Someone, Caring Magazine, and Carers UK’s self-advocacy toolkit. Whether you’re supporting ageing parents, family members with additional needs, or friends who rely on you, this session offers both information and community. The event starts at 8:30 am with breakfast and the opportunity to connect with others, followed by the Carers UK presentation from 9:00 am to 9:30 am (approximately). This will leave time for questions and informal discussion until the event ends. Come along, grab a pastry, and take away tips and tools to help you manage caring alongside your work life. Interested in joining the Bankside Carers' Network? Contact Rachel Nicholson for more info. [post_title] => 3 Dec - Coffee, Connection & Support with Carers UK [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 3-dec-coffee-connection-support-with-carers-uk [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-11-13 13:12:01 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-11-13 13:12:01 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6709 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6618 [post_author] => 14 [post_date] => 2025-09-16 09:57:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-09-16 08:57:53 [post_content] => As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the wellbeing of people who work in Bankside, we are hosting a Mental Health First Aid Aware training session, led by Mental Health First Aid England. This introductory course raises awareness of mental health. You will gain:Take part in the Annual Pollinator Count!
Join us and Pollinating London Together as we take part in their annual count of pollinating insects; bees, butterflies, and more, at some of London’s most iconic landmarks. This time, we’ll be heading to St Paul’s Gardens to continue our shared mission of supporting urban biodiversity.
Dan, our urban gardener, will meet the group outside the Better Bankside offices and walk over together.
Before the event:
Please download the FIT Count app to your device and follow the guidance provided. If you have any issues, we’ll be happy to help on the day.
At the end of your survey, you’ll be asked to select a project, please choose Pollinating London Together.
It’s a brilliant way to connect with nature, contribute to citizen science, and spend some time outdoors.
[post_title] => 17 July - Annual Pollinator Count [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 17-july-annual-pollinator-count [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-07-03 10:40:40 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-07-03 09:40:40 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6434 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [11] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6339 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2025-05-22 11:27:48 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-05-22 10:27:48 [post_content] => Does the thought of giving a presentation to a room of colleagues fill you with dread? Do you find presenting online in Teams or Zoom difficult? If you have ever needed to win a pitch, share your work in a clear and interesting way or even convince others of your point of view, then this workshop is for you. It is suitable for all levels of ability and for people who want to become confident, articulate and engaging speakers. You will learn the fundamentals of good communication, including voice control, body language and powerful connection. This interactive session will cover speaking in person and how to adapt to presenting online. You will learn how to create great content and to get your message across and will finish the session a stronger, more effective speaker. Speakers Trust is a charity dedicated to training people to become more effective communicators and provides opportunities for them to share their perspectives in public. The organisation helps people become better communicators, with a greater awareness of the importance of speaking out. This improves education and employment prospects as well as the desire to use the power of their voice to bring positive change. Once participants see that they can overcome their fear of public speaking and use their voice to effect change, they are empowered to achieve across a range of areas, with benefits spreading to the home, workplace and community. “I attended the public speaking session and I just wanted to let you know how fantastic it was. Jenny was an incredible trainer and it has been the best training session I have ever attended. I really believe that her training will have an impact on my public speaking skills.” The session will be held at MCM Studio, 131 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 1PP. You can see more information about the venue here. Spaces are limited, if you are no longer able to attend please cancel your place in advance to allow someone from the waiting list to take your place. You are welcome to join this event if you live or work in Bankside. Our professional development events have limited spaces, so priority is given to our business members. If you are unsure, please get in touch with us to confirm. [post_title] => 4 November - Public Speaking Training [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 4-nov-public-speaking-training-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-05-22 11:27:48 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-05-22 10:27:48 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=6339 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) ) [post_count] => 12 [current_post] => -1 [before_loop] => 1 [in_the_loop] => [post] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 6823 [post_author] => 14 [post_date] => 2025-12-11 12:41:47 [post_date_gmt] => 2025-12-11 12:41:47 [post_content] =>This CrossFit class offers a safe, supportive and accessible first or return experience of CrossFit.
The session includes: