See our full programme of shows, workshops and events.
Deadline for submissions Monday 15th June 2026
We are delighted to announce the theme of this year’s St Margaret’s House Summer Open Exhibition: The Space Between. The exhibition will be shown in the Gallery Cafe between 21 July and 31 August.
Tuesday 12th May - Monday 15th June, 8.30am-5pm
An exhibition exploring form and rhythm in the everyday – through fluid lines and organic textures, the show reflects on the cycles of nature and how we expand, adapt and thrive. Inspired by the themes of summer in the city, Flourish invites the viewer to find the beauty and spirit hidden within their daily lives.
Fridays, 10am-1pm
Our Friday Massage is inspired by the informal massage rooms of South East Asia. They enjoy working in a shared space as it creates a safe and open atmosphere, welcoming all and providing a container that establishes community, connection, and healing.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 2-6pm / Fridays, 2-7pm
The multibed clinic allows the treatment of a number of people in the same room while protecting your privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Furthermore, it also provides the opportunity to offer treatments at an affordable rate.
In The Canvas
Every Friday, from 6.45pm
Dive into the world of Collegiate Shag - the swift footed swing dance that set the 1920s on fire! Learn to dance fast without losing your cool with our expert teaching team and friendly regulars.
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays, 9-10am
The perfect way to start your Saturday! Enjoy guided meditation and breath work surrounded by blissful music. Followed by dynamic movement and restorative stretching. Leave feeling connected to the body and breath! Sweating optional, smiling inevitable!
In The Canvas
Saturdays, 9.45-10.45am and 11am-12noon
Saturday morning sessions for children to learn circus skills, developing communication and creative thinking.
9.45am: Children in School Years 1-3 (younger children can attend, accompanied by an adult)
11am: Children in School Years 4-6
In the Mulberry Hall
Saturdays, 10.30-11.45am
The primary focus of this Pregnancy Yoga class is to support and enhance your pre-natal experience. The aim is to encourage a sense of relaxation and confidence all the way through your pregnancy up to, and including, labour.
In The Canvas
Sundays, 11am-12noon and 12.15-1.15pm
A supportive mat Pilates class connecting mind and body to build stability, mobility and ease through low-impact movement.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 10am-1pm
Running for over 10 years, this community-led group meets at The Create Place every Monday morning.
Mondays, 11am-12.30pm
Integral Yoga addresses the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of being: gentle postures followed by breathing practices, deep relaxation and an introduction to meditation.
In The Canvas
Mondays, 3.45-5pm and 5-6.15pm
Afterschool sessions exploring making people laugh, including creating sketches and stand up material and clowning.
3.45pm: Children in School Years 3-6
5pm: Young people in School Years 7-9
In the Chapel & the Mulberry Hall
Every third Monday of the month, 6.30-8.30pm
Join the SMH Book Club! We meet once a month and welcome all, from people wanting to start reading for fun to seasoned bookworms.
In the Anson Room
Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm
Qayyah's yoga classes are a smooth, continuous, playful flow of different yoga postures. The class is a 'dynamic vinyasa', which means linking movement to your breath.
In The Canvas
Tuesday 16th June - Monday 20th July, 8.30am-5pm
An intimate exhibition of photographs by young Saharawi refugees, exploring identity, resilience, and life in exile.
Tuesdays, 3.30-4.30pm
Afterschool sessions for children to take part in a variety of games, from active drama, to board and card games.
Children in School Years 1-5
In The Canvas
Tuesdays , 4-6pm & 7-9pm
Relaxed woodwork sessions for adults, meeting weekly on Tuesdays to learn new skills.
Every Tuesday, 6.30-9pm
This fun and inclusive workshop invites everyone to learn and sing Bollywood songs together before an open mic where you can share your talent or simply enjoy the performances, creating a joyful space for music, connection and community.
In the Mulberry Hall
Tuesdays, 7-8pm
This class is for anyone who wishes to practise gently and relax deeply. We begin with calming meditation and gentle breath-led movement to release physical tension before transitioning into some restorative postures and relaxation infused with the healing energy of sound.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm
Community Acupuncture offers gentle, ethical and affordable solutions to pain, stress and illness. Acupuncture can treat a very broad range of conditions, from the physical to the mental-emotional.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 2-2.30pm
Join a friendly group practising Qigong movements together with Truus every Wednesday. Qigong improves health, and to calm and heal the mind, body and spirit.
In The Canvas
Wednesdays, 3.45-5.15pm
Afterschool arts and crafting sessions for children to have fun, learn skills and be mindful.
Children in Reception to School Year 4
Wednesday 17th June, 6.30-8.30pm
As part of Refugee Week, join us for a talk by Nicola Kelly on the flaws of Britain's asylum system. Anywhere But Here is a powerful exposé of Britain’s broken asylum system and how it fails us all.
Thursdays , 10am-1pm
Running for over 15 years, this community-led group meets at The Create Place every Thursday morning.
Thursdays, two/three times a month, 10am-1pm
We are delighted to host Wrap a Hug Sling Library. They can support you on your babywearing and parenting journey, whether you are expecting, have a new baby, toddlers or preschoolers.
In The Canvas
Thursday 18th June and Wednesday 5th August, 3-4.30pm
This 90-minute heart-led practice will guide you to reconnect with the living world around you through walking, breathing exercises and journaling in Victoria Park.
In Victoria Park
Thursday 28th June, 6-8pm
This women-only workshop offers a safe and supportive space to explore grief in all its forms through reflection, movement, breathwork, sound and meditation, guiding a gentle journey from loss towards healing and love.
In The Canvas
Thursday 18th June and Wednesday 5th August, 6-7.15pm
In celebration of Solstice, marking the longest day of the year, this workshop will teach us about the power of plants and invites an intuitive experience with herbs, guided by your own curiosity and instinct.
In the SMH Garden
Thursday 18th June, 6.30-8.30pm
Join us for the Opening Event of Through Saharawi Eyes, as part of Refugee Week.
Every Friday, 10am-1pm
A free workshop series using the skills and techniques of Nokshi Katha, one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world.
