All the latest happenings at Sands End Arts & Community Centre can be found here – check back regularly for updates.
7 months ago
St George’s Day Dragon Making is here!
Celebrate St George’s Day with a fun and creative dragon-making workshop!
Perfect for children aged 8+, this hands-on session invites participants to design and create their own unique dragon to take home. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination! A great way to get crafty, celebrate the day, and enjoy some creative fun!
£6.50 per person. Limited spaces.
7 months ago
Celebrate National Tea Day with us on 21st April.
Join us for a warm and welcoming tea day! Drop-in between 11am – 3pm.
Enjoy a lovely cup of tea with freshly baked scones, served with cream and jam – all for just £3.50.
Bring a friend, meet your neighbours, and share a relaxing afternoon together.
Everyone is welcome – we’d love to see you there!
7 months ago
8 months ago
Age guidance 5+
Hop on over to SEACC for an afternoon full of egg-citing Easter fun!
Explore SEACC and South Park to find hidden golden eggs and win chocolate prizes.
Then decorate hard-boiled eggs and see whose egg reigns supreme!
£1.50 per person.
8 months ago
Valentine’s Vibes at the Walnut Café
A gentle Valentine’s morning by the window
Take part in a 3–5 min mini portrait moment celebrating humans and their dogs.
2 high-resolution digital portraits
Optional donation via tap machine (supports our organisation)
13 Feb · 9–11am
Pre-register online or drop in while enjoying your coffee.
8 months ago
Celebrate the spirit of SW6 at our Love Your Local Party event. Enjoy free canapés, wine, and soft drinks, maybe meet new neighbours and come raise a glass to a great evening together.
Free for SW6 residents – register on Eventbrite. LOVE YOUR LOCAL PARTY
8 months ago
FIRST SESSION FREE! – BOOK HERE
About the Drama and Improv Club for Kids
Our Drama & Improv Club for Kids is a fun and structured weekly class where children develop performing arts skills, social communication, and confidence through drama games and improvisation. We use fast-thinking drama exercises, dynamic improv games, storytelling and activities that switch young minds on while, building confidence, strengthening memory, and sparking imagination. Children learn how to collaborate, speak clearly, and think creatively – all while having fun in a supportive environment.
Summer Term Dates
14 Apr • 21 Apr • 28 Apr
5 May • 12 May • 19 May
2 Jun • 9 Jun • 16 Jun • 23 Jun • 30 Jun
7 Jul • 14 Jul
About the facilitators
Our facilitators are professional actors, and acting coaches (DBS checked).
Most sessions are led by Polina Tyan – a professional actor and experienced acting coach with musical theatre, commercial, and film credits including Silo (Apple TV) and Ghosted (Amazon Prime). Read reviews on Polina’s workshops and coaching at Actorverse on google https://share.google/PatohtgE21WOmLGz0
She holds a Master’s degree in Acting as well as a Mindfulness Diploma for Children, and is passionate about creating a safe space where young people can have fun while growing in confidence, communication skills, and performing arts.
Polina runs weekly screen-acting sessions and scene study sessions for professional actors in the industry.
About Actorverse
Actorverse is a London-based professional acting company offering screen acting training, improv workshops, industry masterclasses with casting directors and film industry professionals, as well as performance development classes for all experience levels. Founded by actor and coach Polina Tyan, Actorverse provides practical, industry-relevant training alongside welcoming community-focused drama and improv sessions. Alongside our adult programmes, Actorverse now delivers acting and creative drama classes for children, designed to develop performing arts skills, nurture imagination, communication skills, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Actorverse works in partnership with Bloom Child, with both programmes operating under the same management and shared creative vision. This collaboration allows us to combine professional performing-arts training with child-centred wellbeing and mindfulness approaches, ensuring sessions are both engaging and developmentally supportive.
Follow us on instagram: Actorverse_London
Visit Actorverse website www.actorverse.co.uk
Contact us: enquiries@actorverse.co.uk
8 months ago
Register for a FREE taster session in March.
Book here or on Eventbrite
Our Drama & Improv Club for Kids is a fun and structured weekly class where children develop performing arts skills, social communication, and confidence through drama games and improvisation. We use fast-thinking drama exercises, dynamic improv games, storytelling and activities that switch young minds on while, building confidence, strengthening memory, and sparking imagination. Children learn how to collaborate, speak clearly, and think creatively – all while having fun in a supportive environment.
Cost: after trial sessions in March sessions are priced at £90 per term.
Summer Term – Tuesdays 4-5pm
14 Apr • 21 Apr • 28 Apr
5 May • 12 May • 19 May
2 Jun • 9 Jun • 16 Jun • 23 Jun • 30 Jun
7 Jul • 14 Jul
About the facilitators
Our facilitators are professional actors, and acting coaches (DBS checked).
Most sessions are led by Polina Tyan – a professional actor and experienced acting coach with musical theatre, commercial, and film credits including Silo (Apple TV) and Ghosted (Amazon Prime). Read reviews on Polina’s workshops and coaching at Actorverse on google https://share.google/PatohtgE21WOmLGz0
She holds a Master’s degree in Acting as well as a Mindfulness Diploma for Children, and is passionate about creating a safe space where young people can have fun while growing in confidence, communication skills, and performing arts.
Polina runs weekly screen-acting sessions and scene study sessions for professional actors in the industry.
About Actorverse
Actorverse is a London-based professional acting company offering screen acting training, improv workshops, industry masterclasses with casting directors and film industry professionals, as well as performance development classes for all experience levels. Founded by actor and coach Polina Tyan, Actorverse provides practical, industry-relevant training alongside welcoming community-focused drama and improv sessions. Alongside our adult programmes, Actorverse now delivers acting and creative drama classes for children, designed to develop performing arts skills, nurture imagination, communication skills, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Actorverse works in partnership with Bloom Child, with both programmes operating under the same management and shared creative vision. This collaboration allows us to combine professional performing-arts training with child-centred wellbeing and mindfulness approaches, ensuring sessions are both engaging and developmentally supportive.
Follow us on instagram: Actorverse_London
Visit Actorverse website www.actorverse.co.uk
Contact us: enquiries@actorverse.co.uk
8 months ago
We invite you to our 3rd Chinese New Year Celebration Concert and dumpling-making session on Feb 22nd!
The music theme this year is “East meets West”! We will have Chinese influenced western music, music Disney classic “Mulan”, jazz arrangements of Shanghai 1930s, and Chinese traditional instruments play a Chinese video game music! It’s going to be a fun experience of east and west culture.
Don’t miss out on our popular annual event – dumpling making and tasting! What is better than combining delicious flavours with exotic music?
9 months ago
Celebrate St David’s Day with the whole family by learning how to make traditional Welsh cakes! Perfect for little bakers and grown ups. £6.50 per person.
9 months ago
April 17, 7.30pm-10pm
Age guidance 16+
Get ready to take a chance on ABBA! Join us for a spectacular night of disco, hits and nostalgia with Kiss the Teacher, voted Best Abba Tribute Act 2022. Sing and dance along, enjoying the magic of (almost) ABBA on stage – an evening guaranteed to make you Dancing Queen material.
£15 per person, booking via Eventbrite essential.
9 months ago
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with music, movement and merriment! Join us for a lively ceilidh with The Conquering Heroes, a five-piece band bringing traditional Irish, Scottish and English folk music to life. With a friendly caller guiding you through the steps, no experience is needed – just bring your energy and sense of fun. Perfect for families, friends and anyone who loves a good dance!
Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
£15 per person (excl. fees), booking via Eventbrite essential.