Experience the diversity of South Bermondsey!

Saturday 25^th March 2023, 12noon – 3.30pm | The Blue Market, London SE16 3UQ |Free entry

About The Event

Join us for the incredible display of building Castells, a ‘human tower’ performance by Castellers of London and a chance to taste the culinary tradition of the Calçotada.

The Catalan Castells (or human towers) dates back more than 200 years, with Castellers of London performing and promoting this tradition in London since 2015. They set up their training site in Bermondsey and performed in The Blue in previous years.  This event is an opportunity to learn about the Castells and Catalan culture in Bermondsey and a chance to practice during the workshops.

You can get a taste of Catalonia with the Taster of 4 Calçots with romesco sauce.

Other activities:

• Out Of Bermondsey Project Did you or your family move to Bermondsey? Share your story as we look for untold stories of those who made South Bermondsey a place to live, work or visit.
• Arts Tent with free activities for all ages, especially the young ones.

This event is part of Blue Bermondsey’s Out of The Blue: Unheard Voices, Hidden Stories programme, exploring the multicultural heritage of the local area. The project is delivered by Blue Bermondsey BID and supported by Historic England

Timetable:  

12noon to 3.30pm / Meet the Castellers of London, try the Calçots, learn about Catalan culture in Bermondsey and enjoy free family activities.

1pm/ Castellers of London will start building a castell (human tower)

How to get there:

• Buses: 1, 381, P12
• Underground: Bermondsey
• Train: South Bermondsey
• Overground: Canada Water
• Santander dock stations on Southwark Park Road and Clements Road
• Bicycles parking available.

Notes to the editor:

About the Blue Bermondsey BID

Blue Bermondsey BID is an independent, not-for-profit company funded and led by local businesses who activities are geared to provide services to our members whilst providing a unified voice on issues that concern the local business community. We work with the local stakeholders, residents, and visitors to help make The Blue in Bermondsey a better place to work, live and visit by funding many innovative initiatives and events.

About Castellers of London

Castellers of London’ started in 2015 with the aim to give Londoners a chance to see and join in building Castells. We hold open rehearsals twice a week and organise special events, such as exhibitions and performances, while we keep an active social agenda. Everyone is welcome to join us.