The best things to do this weekend, 31 January – 2 February
The best things to do this weekend, 31 January – 2 February
Our top picks of the best things to get up to: theatre and Italian eats in Wimbledon, outdoor fun in Sutton and Barnes and a book talk with a local author in Morden!
Main image: & Juliet at New Wimbledon Theatre – (c) Matt Crockett
Theatre
& Juliet
New Wimbledon Theatre, 31 January & 1 February
Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love— her way.
Food
Cent Anni
Wimbledon Village
Enjoy modern Italian dining this week at Cent Anni – you can indulge in elegant starters of Wild Atlantic king prawns with white wine, chilli, garlic, lemon and sourdough bread, before moving on to mains of handmade fresh pasta, thin crust pizza and delicious dishes like veal Milanese with rocket and parmesan salad.
Nature
Winter Wassail
Sutton Community Farm, 1 February
This family-friendly event will feature a centre-piece wassailing ceremony at 1 PM, where visitors will join local musicians in the ancient custom of singing to apple trees to ensure a bountiful harvest. This traditional practice, dating back centuries in British agricultural communities, demonstrates the farm‘s commitment to preserving cultural heritage while engaging the local community.
Free admission to the London Wetland Centre
Barnes
WWT London is inviting nature-lovers to claim a free admission ticket to explore the wetlands, any time from Friday 31 January to 7th February! Discover the wetlands, and bring the family to explore the adventure playground, sound garden and mud kitchen for little adventurers to splash, explore and play, as well as a Discovery Centre where visitors of all ages can learn more about nature’s wonders through interactive games and hands-on learning.
Book talk
Local author Rose Diell in conversation with Damien Mosley
Morden Library, 5 February
Rose Diell will speak about her writing journey and Fledging, her “razor-sharp” novel which was longlisted for the Reflex Press Novella Award and is in the running for the People’s Book Prize.
