This year's Open House is running over its normal forthcoming weekend (19-20 September 2020) but then also extending until 27 September. The Festival is providing a more varied programme than ever with nine days of original films, model buildings to make at home, loads of fascinating guided walks all around London, building tours and much more. Full information is on their website.

Shop Local! Good to see Lambeth promoting local businesses in the West Norwood town centre. Councillor Matthew Bennett paid a visit to cafes, including Sweet Carolina, to find out how they have been getting on.

Crystal Palace International Film Festival 2020 returns with five nights at West Norwood Picturehouse, and three at Everyman Crystal Palace. Existing tickets are being honoured, and space for new bookings is limited due to social distancing. 

Fostering for children in Lambeth means taking a child into your home and welcoming them into your family. This is likely to be at a difficult time when they will really be in need a lot of love, support and stability. When you become a foster carer, you become a local hero, says Lambeth Council: