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Join Our Monday Activities Group!
Every Monday, SDCAS hosts a games and activities group from 11:30 to 3:00 — and anyone can join in! We have everything from painting to music to pottery, and all supplies are provided by the centre. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, do some reflection, and find an outlet for your creativity. Check out our instagram
Drop In to Our Community Bookstall
Please do drop in to our next bookstall. Our last one, in December, raised over £1,000, showing just how much of a difference a simple visit can make. You’ll find nearly new books, homemade cakes, and a friendly welcome, and by coming along, you’ll be directly supporting our work. A small stop for you, a big impact for us.
This Saturday: Join Us for Our Winter Fundraiser
Don’t forget our Winter Fundraiser on Saturday 17th at the Copleston Centre, starting at 7pm. Expect superb — and superbly varied — live music, as always, plus a glass of wine to enjoy along the way. Tickets are just £10 on the door, with all proceeds supporting our work. Bring friends, bring family, and help us turn a great night
A Remarkable Morning at the Copleston Bookstall
We’re delighted to share some wonderful news from Copleston: an incredible £1,416 was raised at Saturday’s bookstall – an amazing achievement for a community-run event. The stall was buzzing all morning, packed with people browsing tables filled not just with books, but also cakes (and more cakes!), Christmas wreaths, cards, homemade jams, chutneys and marmalade, and even plants. We were
Get Support: Winter Closure Alternative Services
🏡 Homelessness Support Over Christmas Crisis at Christmas Centres (24–28 December) Crisis at Christmas Centres open from Wednesday 24 December to Sunday 28 December, providing adults who are homeless (including people sleeping rough, sofa surfing, or staying in night shelters) with a warm, welcoming place during the day. These are day centres (not overnight shelters) offering: Opening hours: 10:00am–5:00pm London
An Evening of Musical Variety Returns 17 January 2026
Join us on Saturday 17 January 2026 at the Copleston Centre, SE15, for an uplifting evening of musical variety in aid of Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers. The programme brings together the Lambeth Wind Ensemble alongside folk duo Moon Tongue, performing music that spans centuries and styles – a winning combination that delighted audiences last time and promises another
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