There's a fantastic range of free events to attend as part of the borough's Imagine festival. Some require booking others mean you can just turn up.
The events are:
INVITATION TO THE ONE BODY/ONE SOUND OPENING AT THE SUTTON LIFE CENTRE
17th October, 5pm-8pm
This is a sensory exhibition which takes inspiration from nature, with works produced by children, adults with learning disabilities, children with autism and the elderly. RSVP with Adam [email protected]
FILM SCREENING AT CARSHALTON METHODIST CHURCH
18th October, 7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
See Scottish cyclist, Graeme Obree on the big screen. Having designed and built his own high performance bicycle from scrap metal and washing machine parts, he cycled into history by breaking the world record. Ages 15+ No need to book.
ONE PLANET POETRY PERFORMANCE EVENT AT THE CHARLES CRYER
Wednesday 22d October, 3-5pm
Sutton Writers, together with the Fallen Angels drama group invite you to a One Planet themed poetry performance practice. Learn how to read your poems out loud and achieve maximum impact!
Adults Only. Book
OPENING OF NATURAL AFRICAN WORLDS AT THE EUROPA GALLERY
Thursday 23rd October, 5.30-7.30pm
This project exhibits original African art that captures African landscapes and communities from Ghana, Senegal and Dominica. All ages. No need to book
FREE PERFORMANCES WITH A RUBBISH LUNCHBREAK
Friday 24th October,
Sutton High Street, Morrisons | 3 - 3.20pm and Europa gallery, Central Library | 4 - 4.20pm
A show using puppetry, comedy and movement to bring fun and imagination to a pile of rubbish. Brought to you by the members of the Equally Diverse Training Scheme. All ages. No need to book
POETRY SLAM AT THE CHARLES CRYER
Friday 24th October, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Sutton Writers invite you to an eco themed poetry slam where you have a chance to vote for your favourite on the night. There's still an opportunity to take part and win a cash prize! If you would like to read your poem, just email Martin Goss at [email protected]. Adults Only.
MAKE AN ECO TUNNEL AT THE SUTTON LIFE CENTRE
Saturday 25th October, 1-4pm
Join Eco-arts and the willow team at Sutton Life Centre in the Eco Garden. Discover the art of willow weaving drawing in 3D to make a growing, living sculpture good for wildlife. All ages. No need to book
SCRIPTWRITING AT WALLINGTON HALL
Monday 27th October 10am-12noon
Imagine a world with a different climate, alternative energies, what will the future hold a utopia or dystopia? Write a short script, your imagination could change your world. Ages 14+ Book
THE BIG DRAW CAMPAIGN COMES TO SUTTON!
Friday 31st October 1-4pm
Join in an entirely experimental drawing/dancing project! Partners work together to draw geometric patterns and create a Mandala inspired dance. The tricky bit; you will become a life size compass! Ages 4+ Book
ART AS THERAPY SHOW CONTINUES AT THE EUROPA GALLERY UNTIL 18TH OCTOBER
A new exhibition is currently at the Europa Gallery, which was opened by the Mayor of Sutton. The Sutton Inclusion Centre won the prize for the group who most effectively illustrated an ‘ECO’ theme. No need to book
All of the shows that require places to be booked can be secured by going to:
https://securesl.co.uk/sutton/?p=imagine
The events are:
INVITATION TO THE ONE BODY/ONE SOUND OPENING AT THE SUTTON LIFE CENTRE
17th October, 5pm-8pm
This is a sensory exhibition which takes inspiration from nature, with works produced by children, adults with learning disabilities, children with autism and the elderly. RSVP with Adam [email protected]
FILM SCREENING AT CARSHALTON METHODIST CHURCH
18th October, 7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
See Scottish cyclist, Graeme Obree on the big screen. Having designed and built his own high performance bicycle from scrap metal and washing machine parts, he cycled into history by breaking the world record. Ages 15+ No need to book.
ONE PLANET POETRY PERFORMANCE EVENT AT THE CHARLES CRYER
Wednesday 22d October, 3-5pm
Sutton Writers, together with the Fallen Angels drama group invite you to a One Planet themed poetry performance practice. Learn how to read your poems out loud and achieve maximum impact!
Adults Only. Book
OPENING OF NATURAL AFRICAN WORLDS AT THE EUROPA GALLERY
Thursday 23rd October, 5.30-7.30pm
This project exhibits original African art that captures African landscapes and communities from Ghana, Senegal and Dominica. All ages. No need to book
FREE PERFORMANCES WITH A RUBBISH LUNCHBREAK
Friday 24th October,
Sutton High Street, Morrisons | 3 - 3.20pm and Europa gallery, Central Library | 4 - 4.20pm
A show using puppetry, comedy and movement to bring fun and imagination to a pile of rubbish. Brought to you by the members of the Equally Diverse Training Scheme. All ages. No need to book
POETRY SLAM AT THE CHARLES CRYER
Friday 24th October, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Sutton Writers invite you to an eco themed poetry slam where you have a chance to vote for your favourite on the night. There's still an opportunity to take part and win a cash prize! If you would like to read your poem, just email Martin Goss at [email protected]. Adults Only.
MAKE AN ECO TUNNEL AT THE SUTTON LIFE CENTRE
Saturday 25th October, 1-4pm
Join Eco-arts and the willow team at Sutton Life Centre in the Eco Garden. Discover the art of willow weaving drawing in 3D to make a growing, living sculpture good for wildlife. All ages. No need to book
SCRIPTWRITING AT WALLINGTON HALL
Monday 27th October 10am-12noon
Imagine a world with a different climate, alternative energies, what will the future hold a utopia or dystopia? Write a short script, your imagination could change your world. Ages 14+ Book
THE BIG DRAW CAMPAIGN COMES TO SUTTON!
Friday 31st October 1-4pm
Join in an entirely experimental drawing/dancing project! Partners work together to draw geometric patterns and create a Mandala inspired dance. The tricky bit; you will become a life size compass! Ages 4+ Book
ART AS THERAPY SHOW CONTINUES AT THE EUROPA GALLERY UNTIL 18TH OCTOBER
A new exhibition is currently at the Europa Gallery, which was opened by the Mayor of Sutton. The Sutton Inclusion Centre won the prize for the group who most effectively illustrated an ‘ECO’ theme. No need to book
All of the shows that require places to be booked can be secured by going to:
https://securesl.co.uk/sutton/?p=imagine