All of the best events and things to do in Enfield this month...
Gardening Talks
Join Organic gardener George Lockwood, on his gardening talks that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to transform your garden.
He will share his knowledge and expertise, and each topic will include the information about soils required for the plants, shrubs and flowers and if they require shade or sun plus lot of tips on how to get the best out of your plants and garden.
These talks are suitable for all levels of gardener and each audience member will be given a full list of plants shown.
George Lockwood has over 15 years gardening experience and has given presentations to gardening clubs, societies, the Women’s Guild and the WI.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA, May 5 from 3pm to 4pm. Details: 020 8807 6680
Streets Paved with Gold
A play by Victor Richartds - Augustus Cleveland Johnson arrived in London at Tilbury Docks in 1948. This is a story of his humble beginnings in the mother land. Share his journey, struggles, triumph, hopes and aspirations.
Dugdale, 39 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS, May 5, 7pm. Details: 020 8807 6680
Bulgarian Folk Festival
Join the charity Organization Bulgarian Folk Tradition and Culture for their 7th annual Folk Festival. The day is packed with music, songs, dances and traditional food tasting from the lovely country, Bulgaria. People are invited to sense the spirit of Bulgaria - famous for ancient culture and colourful customs.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA, May 5 from 11am. Details: 020 8807 6680
Swan Lake
One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed.
Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It's the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. Don’t miss this magical evening.
Millfield Theatre, Silver St, Edmonton, N18 1PJ, May 6, 1pm and 5pm. Details: 020 8807 6680
Bulgarian Traditional Concert
A concert to celebrate Bulgarian culture and literacy is being held. The folklore groups FTF Veselyatsi, FTS Gergyovden, FTK Meraklii, FTF Friends and the ensemble Folklorna Magia kindly invite you to be part of our celebration concert. Bulgarian traditional dances will be performed in authentic costumes with the unique voices of Poly Hubavenska, Rosica Uzunova, Delcho Manolov, Zdravka and Pirinka Hristovi.
Millfield Theatre, Silver St, Edmonton, N18 1PJ, May 12, 5pm to 7pm. Details: 020 8807 6680
Forty Hall by Candlelight
Come and visit Forty Hall after hours, when the office workers have gone home for the night. Sneak around the period rooms that have been lit by candlelight as it would have been in the 17th century.
As you walk around, you may come across the servant cleaning, the cook, or a member of the family! Watch these characters from past centuries as they go about their duties in the silence of the dark.
This event has been organised as part of Hidden Treasures of Enfield and Museums at Night 2018 initiatives.
Forty Hall, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA, May 19 from 6pm to 9pm. Details: 020 8807 6680
Paid by Pam Gems
From the streets of Paris to worldwide fame, Edith Gassion, 'Piaf' continues to be well remembered and revered for her exceptional voice and extraordinary, troubled life.
This reworked version of the classic play captures the glamour and squalor, the rise and fall of the legendary performer. TNT Productions brings the story of Edith Piaf to life in this moving production starring Kim Davis (Hot Gossip, Grease, Cats, Starlight Express) in the title role.
Dugdale, 39 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS, May 23 to 26. Details: 020 8807 6680
The Elves and the Shoemaker
A brand-new Puppet Musical for all ages. Set in the village of Uppersole, which was recently cursed by the evil and menacing Dame Verruca, meet Mr Cobbler who just happens to be a…Cobbler and his wife who are struggling to afford the leather for him to make any shoes to sell. But could their fortune change as watching from on high is Fairy Insole who may just use her magic to help the Cobbler’s?
Dugdale, 39 London Road, Enfield, EN2 6DS, May 30 and 31. Details: 020 8807 6680
A hot air balloon festival is coming
The Enfield Balloon Festival 2018 is the only one of its kind in London. It is taking place at Enfield Town Park over the weekend of July 21 and 22.
The event will feature street food, bars, funfair rides, stunts, fireworks, a kid’s zone, reptile tents, dog agility show and of course a colourful collection of hot air balloons.
Enfield Town Park, London, EN2 6HA
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