Londoners are invited to enjoy the last of the summer by attending a two-day celebration of the city and its diverse cultures being staged next weekend.
Community celebration: backed with National Lottery money, more than 200 events are being staged across London next weekend
From Friday September 12 to Sunday September 14, 200 community groups – based across every London borough – will host events as part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend.
The Weekend comes thanks to a partnership between The National Lottery Community Fund and Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London.
More than £400,000 of National Lottery funding has been awarded to groups to host community-led activities.
Events planned for Croydon include performances in Central Parade, New Addington, a “Mayor’s community get together” in Lloyd Park and “a community reimagines its library” in Sanderstead, where Croydon Mayor Jason Perry has recently closed its public library.
Over the Mayor’s Community Weekend, visitors can expect a range of activities where they can make lasting memories – including street parties or picnics in a park to bring neighbours together.
The weekend also builds on the Mayor’s Loved and Wanted campaign, which was launched earlier this year to remind Londoners that no matter their background or circumstances, they belong in London. Through art, community projects and public messaging, Loved and Wanted is helping to show that every Londoner is valued and plays an important role in the future success of the capital.
City’s strength: London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan
Sir Sadiq said: “The Mayor’s Community Weekend is a fantastic opportunity to join together and celebrate the people and places that make our capital so special. From street parties to garden gatherings, there are free community events taking place across London – showcasing that our city’s greatest strength is our diversity.
“I’m proud to support community groups across every borough to host these great events and remind all Londoners that you are Loved and Wanted in our city, as we build a better London for everyone.”
National Lottery players raise more than £30million a week for good causes across the country. Thanks to them, last year The National Lottery Community Fund was able to distribute more than half a billion pounds (£615.4million) of life-changing funding to communities. More than 80% of The National Lottery Community Fund’s game-changing grants are for less than £20,000 – going to grassroots groups and local charities at the heart of their communities.
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