Plan a farm day, book an underground concert and see two free exhibitions, plus local roadworks and a new planning application.

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Harvest Festival, secret concert and new art

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Harvest Festival returns to Surrey Docks Farm

Try vegetable-themed fair games, watch Morris dancing and buy farm-grown produce at Surrey Docks Farm's free Harvest Festival from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 12 September. The barbecue, bar, wood-fired pizza and other activities will raise money for the farm.

Two new exhibitions open in Southwark Park

Southwark Park Galleries is showing Isabel Nolan's some fundamental forces and DanFong Wang's The Sparkle, The Blossom and The Milky Land until Sunday 1 November. Both exhibitions are free and open from Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5pm.

Climate-tech founders gather at Canada Water

Founders, startup leaders and engineers can apply for Founders Connect, an afternoon and evening of office hours, founder stories and small-group problem-solving on Wednesday 16 September. The programme runs from 4pm, with the main networking session from 6pm.

Dates For Your Diary

Saturday 19 September, 11.30am

Search the Rotherhithe foreshore

Join Thames Explorer Trust at St Mary's Church for In the Footsteps of Mudlarks, then head onto the foreshore to look for traces of London's past. Booking is required; wear sturdy footwear and bring waterproof gloves.

Tuesday 22 September, 6-7pm

A Latin American short-story special

Canada Water Library's free Short Story Book Club will discuss Dahlia de la Cerda's Reservoir Bitches for Latin American Heritage Month. Pick up a free copy from the library beforehand; you can still join in if you do not finish every story.

Saturday 26 September, 10.30am-6.30pm

Walk the Thames for children's cancer care

The 10km and 20km routes for the London Life Hike start and finish at Southwark Park and follow the Thames. Entry costs £15 for adults and £10 for children aged six to 15, with a £50 fundraising target for Children with Cancer UK; under-fives join free.

What's On

Thursday 10 September

Life-science founders meet investors, 10am-8pm. The SEC Summit brings life-science founders and investors together at Canada Water for round-table conversations and activities. Attendance is curated: founders can apply for one of 40 places and investors can register for a ticket.

Make and mend at Rotherhithe Shed, 1.30-4.30pm. People aged 55 and over can bring a wobbly chair, squeaky bike or project to the free Rotherhithe Shed at London Bubble, 5 Elephant Lane. Artists and technical experts help with fixing, making and learning workshop skills; contact Time & Talents before attending.

Secret concert in the Thames Tunnel Shaft, Doors 7pm; concert 7.30-9.30pm. DEBUT brings singers, cello, piano and musical surprises to the candlelit Brunel Museum shaft for an intimate classical concert. The Brunel Bar opens before the performance and tickets must be booked.

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September

Free skateboarding in Canada Water Plaza, 1-3pm. All ages and abilities can book free Skate Canada Water sessions, with beginner-friendly coaching, free skating and equipment provided on both afternoons.

Sunday 13 September

Try children's sports at Surrey Quays, 9-10.45am. KESA runs indoor movement and play sessions at Decathlon Facilities, 9 Maritime Street, for children aged one to five. Children aged one to two can book a free session and ages two to five can claim a free trial through the Sunday programme.

Roadworks and Transport

Salter Road temporary traffic lights: Multi-way temporary traffic lights are due on Salter Road from Monday 14 September to Friday 16 October for gas works.

Canada Street and Quebec Way traffic lights: Multi-way temporary traffic lights are due on Canada Street and Quebec Way from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September for UK Power Networks works.

Rotherhithe Tunnel closes overnight: The Rotherhithe Tunnel is due to close from 10pm on Monday 14 September to 5am on Tuesday 15 September. Its usual size and weight restrictions apply when it reopens.

Planning Watch

Cycle parking details for Sirius House: A new application covers cycle-parking details for Unit A at Sirius House, 180 Plough Way, following planning permission granted in August. The council record is awaiting a decision under reference DC/26/145289.

Community Notice

A new gaming guide for families

Southwark parents and carers can use IFB Gaming's new free Gaming Guide 2026 for practical help supporting children to play safely and inclusively. Community Southwark published the resource this week.

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