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Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The village fête in the heart of London readies for its 10th birthday
How do you deliver a traditional village fête in the heart of London? For 30,000 people? A quintessential local festival lives or dies on its ability to conjure up that hallmark wholesome, homemade atmosphere. But when your 'village' is southeast London and your community is sometimes difficult to define, that's easier said than done. A well-oiled machine it must be. But any evidence of that is best disguised to maintain an all-important air of rambling, free-range locality. Whatever the secret, it is certainly in abundance in the case of Greenwich Peninsula's Urban Village Fete where an eclectic mix of folk music and farmers' markets, dog shows and three-legged races provides the perfect, seemingly organic foil for what is actually a meticulously planned all-day programme. A
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free Urban Village Fete to return to Greenwich this weekend with music and food
London's biggest free festival is set to return in 2025. The Urban Village Fete will take place on May 18 at the Design District. The event, now in its tenth year, will have a variety of eclectic performers and hands-on activities and will aim to be a true celebration of creativity and community in the heart of south east London. This year, the event takes place at Greenwich Peninsula, which has been part of the festival for a number of years now. Community, creativity, and culture celebrated at 2025 Urban Village Fete (Image: Design District) The festival will showcase a mix of activities, ranging from panel discussions and kid-friendly workshops to an array of food stalls. A special edition Peninsulist Tote Bag, designed by Head, the global sports brand, will be introduced at this year's fete. The bag design reflects the community and architecture of the district and is set to become a symbol of creativity and innovation. Sunset Sessions bring music and cocktails to Canteen Food Hall & Bar (Image: KrisHumphreysPhotography) Karl Heasman, Head's senior designer, said: "We feel so lucky to be part of the Design District community, surrounded by brilliant creatives – from florists and potters to designers, photographers and AI innovators. "Being asked to design this year's Peninsulist Tote (launching at Urban Village Fete) was a real honour. "We wanted the bag to celebrate the spirit, creativity, and unique energy of everyone who makes this place so special – and we hope you love it as much as we loved creating it!" Curated by Hemingway Design, the fete is a modern take on the traditional village fete, combining performers with local talent. Throughout the day, visitors can engage in activities ranging from pottery painting to hair braiding and 3D printing. Youngsters and adults alike can enjoy panel talks hosted by Robert Elms. The district will also be bustling with diverse food and drinks options, served by the Canteen Food Hall and Bar, famed for its global cuisine. One of the event's highlights is the Creative Conversations talk series, focusing on vital topics around education, collaboration, and fashion. Entry to the fete is free. However, some workshops require tickets. A number of the district's tenants such as Made by Manos, Pottery Studio LDN, and Champion 3D will also be showcasing their talents through interactive workshops. The district's acclaimed Canteen Food Hall and Bar, with six international street food kitchens, will ensure festival goers are spoilt for choice with their diverse menu. The likes of Greeko, Southern Soul, Hermanos, Juk Pou, Pasta Rebels, and Tapas Bravas will serve a range of dishes ensuring a treat for the tastebuds. From 7pm, the food hall will be transformed by the Sunset Sessions. This feature will have attendees enjoying great music by DJs and special guests alongside delicious street food vendors and an extensive selection of hand-shaken cocktails and craft beer. Maritza Masiello, Pottery Studio LDN founder, said: "Being part of Urban Village Fete is an incredible opportunity for Pottery Studio LDN to directly engage with the amazing amount of festival goers on site at Design District throughout the day. "Hosting these workshops, which invite people to get creative and experience the hands-on joy that defines Pottery Studio LDN, is just one of the many benefits of being a tenant at Design District, where collaboration, creativity, and connection are part of our daily life. "It's so motivating to be around innovative people who strive to do things differently, and it definitely inspires us in our own practice."
