Have you picked up a copy of our Spring Programme yet?
We have plenty of physical copies, so feel free to pop in and collect one from Thursday to Saturday. Or you can download a copy from our homepage.
🏷️ Psssst, there’s a 10% discount voucher inside to be used on all Shop & Coffee Bar purchases!
#Erith #Bexley #SELondon #Spring2026
Have you seen us in @kentlifemag ? 👀
We're in the April edition of Kent Life, which promotes the launch of The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar.
We've had such lovely support for our new retail space, and it's so wonderful to see you all enjoying it. 😍
Have you been in to see us yet?
#TheExchangeErith #KentLife #Erith #Bexley #ShopSmallSupportLocal
Join us tomorrow for a supportive and inclusive in-person gathering designed to help men pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and others.
It’s a non-judgmental space to process and engage in honest conversations with men who are committed to working on themselves. You can share experiences, offer and receive support, and build meaningful connections.
The Men’s Circle is a monthly gathering on Saturday mornings, hosted by Lau from Mentoring Advocacy Network CIC.
For more details: [email protected].
Saturday 16th May | 9 - 10.30 am | £5 suggested donation. #MensCircle #MensSupport #MaleWellbeing #MentalHealthForMen #BexleyCommunity
Did you know that this week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK? 🫶
The theme is ‘Take Action’, to highlight the importance of turning awareness into meaningful change. It’s a great time to explore your local area and visit places that you’ve perhaps been curious about but never been to. Getting out and about and discovering new things is a great way to boost your confidence and mental wellbeing without the pressure of commitment.
If you live in or near the Bexley Borough, there are plenty of green walks with woodlands and riverside trails that you can follow. You can capture photos along your journey, and take a minute to pause and write down what you’re feeling in the moment. It’s a simple idea, with plenty of benefits.
Of course, you can visit us at The Exchange, explore our garden, and find out about our workshops that you can get involved in if you want to try something new. Remember we have the Little Book Stop situated in the garden, near The Garden Room, so you can swap or borrow a book, and Board Games Club, as well as Crafters Club, which you can join for free on Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm.
Let us know if you’re doing something new this week. 👇
#TakeAction #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ExploreLondon #Bexley #SELondon
Some photos from Ruth and Elly’s last watercolour painting workshop. 🖌️
The subject was “working from dark to light”, and look how amazing the artwork turned out!
These sessions are our most popular, and it's easy to see why!
#WatercolourWorkshop #PaintingWorkshop #ArtWorkshop #WatercolorPainting #WatercolorArt
The Exchange Garden, as featured in Britains Best Gardens by Kendra Wilson
Open to visitors every Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:30am-4pm #britainsbestgardens
This week at The Exchange 👀
🎲 Board Games Club
Fancy socialising over a game of cards, chess or something else? We have a wide selection of games for you to choose from.
Thursday 14th May | 6 - 8 pm.
🧶 Crafters Club
Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or weaving, join a welcoming community to craft and connect with other like-minded creatives.
Thursday 14th May | 6 - 8 pm.
💆 Evening Yoga
Discover your inner strength and serenity with Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. Please email [email protected] to book your space.
Thursday 14th May | 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
👐 Jewellery Making
Discover the joy of designing and beading your very own custom jewellery.
Friday 15th May | 11 am - 1 pm.
🚹 Men's Circle
A supportive and inclusive in-person gathering designed to help men pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and others.
Saturday 16th May | 9 - 10.30 am.
💆 Saturday Morning Yoga
Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance.
Saturday 16th May | 10 - 11 am.
🪟 Dulwich Festival Artists' Open House
In collaboration with Suzanne James, we’ll be showcasing tex-craft at 57 North Cross Road as part of the Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House.
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May | 11 am - 6 pm.
As well as these activities, you can browse the shop, take part in the nature trail, and enjoy a drink or a snack, between 10.30 am and 4 pm, Thursday to Saturday.
/whatson
#erith #bexley #selondon #thingstodoinlondon #craftcommunity
The Exchange Diaries w/c 4th May 📔
This weekend, some of our team have been over at @fabulous.fifty.seven in collaboration with @suzannejamescaterers as part of @dulwichfestival@artistsopenhse , showcasing our handmade @tex.craft.erith items made in our workshops. The setup looks absolutely beautiful. 👏🏻 If you missed it, it's on again next weekend (16th-17th).
In the Garden Room, people are loving the children's craft kits available, and enjoying a slice of cake. And it's been wonderful to see families taking part in our nature trail and exploring the garden. 🐝
Speaking of the garden, the highlight this week has without a doubt been the Echium pininana in full flower. Common name Tower of Jewels (or Guernsey Rockets, where our gardener Selina is from) these plants are generally biennial. Forming a rosette of leaves in the first year and flowering in the second before setting seed and dying. They will seed around the garden so you’ll never be without them. We have a particularly impressive one by our front steps that’s worth checking out. We also have a much less common pink variety in the back garden. It is also worth noting that the Benton Iris’ have started flowering: pictured here is a new addition ‘Benton Lorna’ on the pine slope.
How has your week been?
#dulwichfestival #artistsopenhouses #SELondon @lovenorthcrossrd
Would you like to join the board? 👇
We’re looking to fill six voluntary roles to help shape the future of The Exchange, grow our audience and build a more sustainable future. If you support what we do and would like to share your thoughts, we want to hear from you!
What will you be doing? 🤔
The Exchange has proven its value to the community. Our programmes, spaces and work are well-regarded. What’s less established is a predictable and sustainable financial model, as we are currently reliant on grants and project-based funding. In order to grow, we need to build stronger, longer-term income streams through both donor support and commercial income, including retail, e-commerce and partnerships. This is where you’ll come in.
⏰ Time needed: Around 5–6 hours per month + quarterly meetings.
We welcome people from Erith & Bexley, as well as those further afield with relevant experience. We’re committed to building a more inclusive Board and especially encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
📩 Interested? Please email Kaila Yates (Chair): [email protected] or visit /trustee-recruitment to learn more.
Become a part of what comes next. 👏
#Erith #Bexley #SELondon
Some more snaps from the Here Comes the Sun festival!☀️
Our fifth annual festival with @bexleybrewery was a HUGE success! A weekend full of crafts, pizza, beer, music, and being surrounded by a wonderful community, what more can you ask for?
If you joined us - thank you! We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.
Photos by @majorcreativegroup 📸
If you have any photos to share, please tag us and we will re-share your post!
#Erith #Bexley #HereComesTheSun #CommunityFirst #CommunityCraft
The Exchange is going on tour!
In collaboration with Suzanne James, we’ll be showcasing @tex.craft.erith at 57 North Cross Road as part of the @dulwichfestival Artists’ Open House.
Our first-ever pop-up exhibition will feature a selection of commissions and collaborations created over the last few years by artists, designers, and makers across our timber, ceramics, and textile workshops, with a few special pieces available for purchase.
🗓️ When to visit:
Saturday, 9th May and Sunday, 10th May | 11 am - 6 pm.
+ Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th May | 11 am - 6 pm.
📍Where:
57 North Cross Road , SE22 9ET.
Let us know if you plan on visiting! #DulwichFestival #ArtistsOpenHouse #PopUpExhibition #LondonArtScene
