SoWN News 20 January 2026
- csaunders935
- 19 hours ago
- 3 min read
Happy new year! The year ahead brings fresh opportunities for us to work together, strengthen our connections and celebrate our unique and vibrant area. Whether you live, work or study in the South Bank and Waterloo, we look forward to sharing the year ahead with you.
This newsletter contains:
SoWN Forums 2026
Join the Waterloo Local History 2026 Pub Quiz - tonight, 20 January
Thank you from the Carols by Candlelight team
Coin Street timetable for 2026 and Race Equality Week talk, Tuesday 3 February
Update on the Royal Street development
SoWN Forums 2026
The SoWN Forum is a great way for residents and businesses to get together to hear what's happening in the area and meet fellow community members.
The Forum will be held on:
Thursday 19 March *new date
Thursday 11 June
Thursday 17 September
Thursday 10 December.
The Forum starts at 6pm. The location and agenda will be shared in advance. If there's anything you would like to see on the agenda, please let us know.
Waterloo Local History 2026 Pub Quiz - tonight
Join the Waterloo History Society to have some fun and test your knowledge past and present about your local area tonight, Tuesday 20 January 2026.
They are meeting on the first floor at the Three Stags at the junction of Lambeth Road and Kennington Road. Doors open from 6.30 to start at 7.15 to 10.30 for an opportunity to socialise and to find out about our plans for research on the themes of Housing and Open Spaces.
Tickets are £10.00 including fee. Book a place through TicketSource. Food and drink can be bought at the bar.
Christmas Carols by Candlelight
St Johns and Coin Street say thank you to everyone who came along and donated to the Christmas Carols by Candlelight service.
St John's was full to the brim with visitors who listened to performances from three different singing groups, enjoyed mince pies and mulled wine, and browsed festive stalls. The event raised an incredible £1,671 towards St. John's Room for You and Coin Street's Youth and Community programmes. We hope to see you all again next year.
Coin Street timetable for 2026
Coin Street's timetable for January to March 2026 is now available.
There is a range of activities for you to enjoy and they'd love for you to take part. Take a look at the timetable and email Coin Street to book your place.
Race Equality Week talk
As part of our Race Equality Week, Coin Street invites you to attend a talk delivered by Coin Street colleague Natasha Randall.
Natasha made history as Chelsea FC Women’s first ‘inspirational Black captain’ from 1997 to 2002. Her leadership and achievements paved the way for greater representation of women in football; and now you have the chance to hear her story first hand.
Natasha’s journey is featured in Chelsea Football Club: The Official History by Rick Glanvill, a richly illustrated book that captures the club’s legacy. This talk is more than football; it’s about resilience, representation, and breaking barriers.
Date: Tuesday 3 February
Time: 1 to 2pm
Venue: Coin Street neighbourhood centre
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and celebrate Race Equality Week together. RSVP using the button below.
Update on the Royal Street development
Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation and Stanhope are working together to deliver Royal Street, a thriving new place for innovation, health and communities that will support a diverse mix of industries and talents.
The Winter Community Newsletter provides a project update, particularly around the commencement of works to improve the public spaces to the rear of Canterbury House. This first phase of work will significantly improve the area into a tranquil landscaped space with seating, new planting and paving ahead of work beginning on the new homes.
Find out more in the newsletter here.
