Brockley Bites: Local Heroes
The Sybil Pheonix Story at the Museum of London
Sunday 4th July, 2-2.30pm
This documentary is made by a local film maker about the life of Sybil Phoenix, a Brockley resident who became the first black woman to receive an MBE. Including interviews with Phoenix, her family and her friends, Lucia Tambini's film looks at her achievements in setting up the first black youth club in Britain and, later, the Marsha Phoenix Trust for homeless young women. Following the film there will be an opportunity to join in a discussion with director Tambini chaired by Tony Warner, founder and director of Black History Walks.
Objects, Space & Place at Tank Gallery, Ladywell
6th - 11th July
Local artist Sam Kirk has curated her first exhibition, which opens next week at Tank gallery, tucked underneath the Ladywell Tavern.
Objects, Space, & Place will feature work inspired by natural elements, from her and two other artists - Fiona Donald and Jane Draper.