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By Holly O’Mahony

Sounds of the world

A market in the woods

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At Woolwich Works, a workshop followed by a concert invites audiences to embrace the voices of the world. Arsenal of Sounds is a chance to create, then listen to, music that draws on a range of influences. You’ll be taken through movement, breathing and vocal exercises, before having a go at singing a capella songs from around the globe. Leading the workshop and later performing in the Arsenal of Sounds double-bill concert is singer-songwriter Noga Ritter, joined by singer Olcay Bayir for the concert. Noga is a facilitator at Music Action International, leading songwriting workshops for children and refugees, but she also leads workshops across London, including at the Barbican. Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD. March 3, workshop at 3pm, concert at 7:30pm. Admission: £13 workshop / £10.50 - £13 concert.

You’ll be hard-pushed to find a more scenic makers’ market this spring than this one in the grounds outside Severndroog Castle. Shop for local produce including fresh bread, vegetables, james, chutneys and even pet accessories. The brave can climb to the viewing platform at the top of the castle, from where 360-degree views of London can be enjoyed. Severndroog Castle Castle Wood, Shooters Hill, London SE18 3RT. March 5, 10am - 3pm. Admission: FREE. www.severndroogcastle.org.uk/

Box and breathe

Boxing and yoga might not sound like natural mat-fellows, but hoping to prove otherwise is BoxingYoga™, a practice fusing the strength training of the former with the peaceful, rhythmic flow of the latter – but, surprisingly, with no actual boxing (or gloves!) involved. Founded in 2012 by award-winning boxing coach Matt Garcia, with the help of yoga teacher Kajza Ekberg, BoxingYoga is today a growing franchise with a branch in Thamesmead, led by instructor Amanda Eatwell. Classes are currently being held on Sundays at newly reopened community space, The Moorings Sociable Club in Thamesmead. The Moorings Sociable Club, Arnott Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG. March 5, 10am. Admission: £7. www.thamesmeadnow.org.uk/whats-on/boxingyoga/

Penning the past

A letter written by Sir Christopher Wren, the architect who designed The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, has gone on show inside the Painted Hall. A piece of written history, the letter ses Sir Christopher write to Thomas Gilbert, Overseer of the King’s Quarries of the Isle of Portland, requesting a supply of Portland stone for the building of the Royal Hospital for Seamen, Greenwich. Alongside the letter is information on the significance of Portland Stone and how it was brought from Dorset to London. Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, London SE10 9NN. Until January 2024, 10am - 5pm. Admission: £12.50/concessions available. www.ornc.org/whats-on/ painted-hall-display-letter-written-by-sir-christopher-wren/

All-out Adele

In what’s got to be the next best thing to seeing pop princess Adele live, Katie Markham is leading a tribute concert to the singer-songwriter at the Churchill Theatre, working her way through the ‘Adele Songbook’, including tracks from her latest album, 30. Katie, who gets the thumbs up from Adele herself, will sing all the favourites, including ‘Make You Feel My Love’, ‘Someone Like You’, ‘Rolling In The Deep’ and ‘Easy on Me’. Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA. March 5, 7:30pm. Admission: £27. www.churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets-someone-like-youbromley-2023