The Catford House January Newsletter
- GCDA GCDA
- 2 days ago
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Dear friends of The Catford House,
First of all - Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you've all had a peaceful and kind start to 2026. It was wonderful being able to share the festive season with you here at the pub. What a wonderful few weeks it's been! So, what's coming up?
Community Programme
Our Catford House Community Programme is kicking off this month with two courses designed to give you a flavour of what will be on offer over the year.
Join our Scrap 'n Stitch sessions! We've got 7 sewing machines ready to whirr into action. Learn easy ways of creating fabric from scraps and then start work on a collar, a fabric storage container, a hot water bottle cover (or fabric patch), and a bucket hat. Starting on Tues 13th January (5.30-7.30pm) sessions are £10 each or you can pay it forward for someone else by adding a little extra. Do one session or all five. Please contact maryjane@gcda.org.uk if the cost of the course is a barrier for you.
Want to launch a food business? Taught by GCDA's CEO Claire Pritchard, this course is designed for anyone developing a food-based business and looking to navigate the complexities of getting it off the ground. From running pubs and restaurants, to helping launch dozens of start-up food businesses, Claire is THE person to help you move your ideas forward in 2026. Starting on Wednesday 28th January (4-6pm), this five-week course costs a total of £50 per person.
Community Yarn Swap
If your yarn shelves are looking a little crowded, or you’re itching for fresh inspiration to kick off the new year, we’ve got the perfect excuse to tidy, trade, and treasure-hunt at this New Year Yarn Swap!
Sunday, 18th January, from 1pm - 4pm.
It’ll be a joyful swap event for yarn lovers of all kinds — knitters, crocheters, weavers, latch hookers, embroiderers, menders… anyone who can’t resist a good skein. All proceeds go to Dementia UK. Scan the barcode for your ticket.
Catford Food Market
Remember it's The Catford Food Market on the last Sunday of every month. 10am - 3pm at Catford Bridge Train Station.
No-car Car Boot
Check out this amazing community no-car carboot taking place on Catford Broadway on Sat 31st Jan 10am-3pm. Run by Good People, the organisers are looking for Catford's finest sellers, collectors and creative small business brands.
Find out more by clicking on the link
What a start to 2026! And remember The Catford House is open to bring you warmth and good cheer during these cold winter days. Monday - Thursday 5pm - 11pm; Friday 3pm - midnight; Saturday midday - midnight; Sunday midday - 11pm.
Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 11pm
Friday: 3pm - midnight
Saturday: Midday - midnight
Sunday: Midday
Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 11pm
Friday: 3pm - midnight
Saturday: Midday - midnight
Sunday: Midday - 11pm
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