Plumstead Make Merry

Plumstead Make Merry The 51st year of the longest-running independent festival in the Royal Borough of Greenwich in London, UK. Run by the community, for our community.

Established in 1975.

📌Plumstead Common, Saturday 6th June 2026 , 12-6pm The Plumstead Make Merry is the longest-running community festival in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Each year, around 10,000 people come along to enjoy a packed day of music, arts and activities that celebrate the history of the area and its diverse community. Join us at The Bandstand, the main performance area, for music

and dance performances, or sit down and relax in the Acoustic Cafe, enjoying some tea and cake while listening to our acoustic and spoken word acts. With around 90 different stalls from local groups and businesses, there is plenty on offer including food and activities for all the family. Contact us on [email protected]

Plumstead Make Merry is Greenwich borough’s longest running community festival. The event is organised and run by volunteers. This year’s event will be taking place on Saturday the 26 June and we need your help to deliver the event. Find out how you can get volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/3d4yur54

🟢**150 years ago today, history was made on Plumstead Common.**🟢If you’re free this evening, join The Plumstead Riot 150...
01/07/2026

🟢**150 years ago today, history was made on Plumstead Common.**🟢

If you’re free this evening, join The Plumstead Riot 150 for a free, informal gathering to mark the 150th anniversary of the Plumstead Common Riot.

📍 Meet at the Old Mill Pub, Plumstead Common
🕣 Tonight at 8.30pm

What was called a “riot” was in fact a pivotal moment in local history. Led by political activist John De Morgan, local people tore down illegal fences blocking access to the Common. Their actions helped secure an Act of Parliament that protects Plumstead Common for everyone, forever.

A special highlight of the evening will be local actor Nick Day, who will bring De Morgan’s words to life at the very spot where they were originally spoken.

Come along, discover a fascinating piece of Plumstead’s history and help commemorate this important anniversary.

Waiting for the right time to buy a Plumstead Make Merry T-shirt? 👕☀️The wait is over — our Summer Offers are now live h...
18/06/2026

Waiting for the right time to buy a Plumstead Make Merry T-shirt? 👕☀️

The wait is over — our Summer Offers are now live here: https://plumstead-make-merry-shop.teemill.com

🎉 Get **10% OFF everything** in our store - all sizes and colours available!
📦 Plus **FREE UK shipping**
⏰ Until midnight Friday 19th June (BST)

Use code: **JUNE10**

Perfect for your summer adventures — whether it’s holidaywear, BBQwear, festivalwear or pubwear. 🍻🌴🎶

Shop now and save while the offer lasts! 🔗 https://plumstead-make-merry-shop.teemill.com

🎉 Did you come to Plumstead Make Merry last weekend? We’d love to hear from you!Please take a few minutes to complete ou...
15/06/2026

🎉 Did you come to Plumstead Make Merry last weekend? We’d love to hear from you!

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback helps us improve future festivals and provides vital evidence to help secure funding for future events.

📱 Scan the QR code in this post or use the survey link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv6kinZvhQ_fYOfoBFhvrYmCyUcd4CPz5En49vnZAw8GwOiw/viewform?usp=header

Thank you for helping us make future Plumstead Make Merry events even better!

🌧️🏕️ A huge thank you to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Shooters Hill Ward for sponsoring the ever-popular Picnic Tent a...
10/06/2026

🌧️🏕️ A huge thank you to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Shooters Hill Ward for sponsoring the ever-popular Picnic Tent at Plumstead Make Merry!

This year, the tent was especially appreciated as visitors sought shelter from the rain while enjoying the festivities. It provided a welcoming space to relax, connect with friends and neighbours, and make the most of the day despite the weather.

We truly appreciate your support in helping make Plumstead Make Merry such a successful community event. 💙

🎸 Two incredible bands from Plumstead Manor School absolutely rocked the stage on Saturday!🔥 Hourglass – the boys🔥 Crane...
08/06/2026

🎸 Two incredible bands from Plumstead Manor School absolutely rocked the stage on Saturday!

🔥 Hourglass – the boys
🔥 Crane Waves – the girls

The talent, energy and stage presence were off the charts, both onstage and behind the scenes.

Both bands are heading into the Battle of the Bands on 14 July... and to the other entrants, consider this your warning: 👀

⚠️ Watch out. Be scared. The standard has been set very high.

✨ **Best Dressed Stall at Plumstead Make Merry!** ✨Congratulations to **Tina’s Magnifi-scents**, winners of the **Best D...
08/06/2026

✨ **Best Dressed Stall at Plumstead Make Merry!** ✨

Congratulations to **Tina’s Magnifi-scents**, winners of the **Best Dressed Stall** award, chosen by the Mayor at this year’s Plumstead Make Merry. 🏆🌸

The Mayor was impressed by the fantastic presentation and attention to detail that made the stall stand out from the crowd.

Plumstead born and bred, Tina, her daughter and granddaughters attend the event every year, continuing a long-standing family connection with the community. Tina’s daughters even took part in the parade when they were children.

A well-deserved award for a beautiful stall and all the hard work that went into creating it. 👏❤️

07/06/2026

Recently unearthed footage from Plumstead Make Merry, 1926.

Captured during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Plumstead Common Riots of 1876. The film has been carefully restored, although it’s remarkable how many of the faces seem oddly familiar...

We were thrilled to witness the inaugural performance by the Riot Community Musical Project yesterday telling the story of the people who fought to save Plumstead Common 150 years ago, in song.

Plumstead’s answer to Les Misérables meets the music hall. 🎭🎶

07/06/2026

🌞 Another gem from yesterday’s Make Merry 🌞

Lviss David, the Plumbing Poet and Plumstead Poet Laureate 2024, performing in collaboration with Book of Trees 🎷🎸

Performing *Plum-stead*, a wonderful piece that takes you on a journey through the history of the town — the perfect performance for the occasion.

Thank you!

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