Help Out When Schools Out at The Kitchen at Market Place.

Free lunch meals for all children under the age of 16 during the October half term holiday offered by The Kitchen at Market Pl.

26th October 202022nd December 2020

Blue Bermondsey Children’s Story Walks: The Feathers

Listen to or download a very ‘cheesey’ story told by Rachel Rose Reid, a teller of traditional Jewish tales.

23rd October 202026th February 2021

Support Make It Blue Craft and Food Market

Supporting new start-ups and bringing the best products are the aims of Make It Blue Craft and Food Market. Read more to see upcoming market events

23rd October 202022nd December 2020

Join a free workshop to create your own street art – 22 Oct 2020

Thursday 22nd October, 3-6.30pm / Join us for a free workshop to create your own street art. This is a family friendly event to get creative. Register online.

15th October 202015th November 2020

National Hate Crime Awareness Week Event – 16 October 2020

Friday 16th October 2020, 11am to 2pm, the local South Bermondsey Police team will be at The Blue Market as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week

15th October 202026th October 2020

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Businesses

Businesses have an essential role to play in preventing the spread of coronavirus. Businesses must be prepared to prevent and respond to cases among their employees, and to respond to workplace and local outbreaks. These FAQs are intended to support businesses in Southwark to access the key information they need

23rd September 202015th November 2020

Latest Covid-19 Update For Businesses

From Thursday 24 September, businesses and venues that are already required to collect visitor details for test and trace must also by law display NHS QR code posters for visitors using the new NHS app.

21st September 202023rd September 2020

Blue Bermondsey Children’s Story Walks: Anansi

Meet Anansi, a very clever spider who weaves his way to solving very challenging problems. A great family experience for kids to explore the Blue.

8th September 202026th March 2021

Latest Southwark Covid-19 Bulletin for businesses

This bulletin has news of a range of new funding and support opportunities for businesses as Southwark reopens and an opportunity to shape plans for Southwark’s economic renewal.

24th August 202015th November 2020

St James's Rd Mural Community Artwork Workshop

St James’s Rd Mural Artwork Workshop

On Saturday 15th August, everyone is invited to join us to celebrate the history of the Blue in Bermondsey and contribute to create a unique piece of street art by submitting words for a mural at this free workshop.

13th August 202013th August 2020

Coronavirus – More Support for Businesses

Now businesses are reopening, a range of new business support and advice has been launched

12th August 202015th November 2020

Blue Bermondsey Music Galas in The Blue Market

Live Music Back at The Blue Market Summer 2020

Live Music is back at The Blue Market on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays between 1pm – 4pm until 7th September 2020.

30th July 202013th August 2020

Free laptop/desktop/mobile/tablet recycling

Our partners First Mile are offering a new service for Blue Bermondsey BID members – completely free laptop/desktop/mobile/tablet recycling.

30th July 20204th August 2020

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Covid-19 Latest information for businesses – July 2020

As more businesses are able to open, it can be challenging to keep track of the latest information.
Southwark Council have kindly provided these latest series of updates for businesses affected by COVID-19.

24th July 202015th November 2020

GLA Approve the Blue regeneration design plans

The design proposals for the regeneration of the Market Place have been approved by the GLA design review panel and works set to begin October 2020

24th July 20209th September 2020

Southwark Bulletin for businesses affected by COVID-19

Blue Bermondsey BID would like to share with our member the latest Southwark Council bulletin for businesses affected by COVID-19.

2nd July 202015th November 2020

New Discretionary Grants Fund -now open for applications

Grants are available for small and micro businesses (49 or fewer full-time employees) that have suffered a significant fall in income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not qualify for the Small Business or Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grant Funds, or were unsuccessful in applying for the Southwark Business Hardship Fund in April.

9th June 202015th November 2020

The London Growth Hub – A Vital Resource For Your Business

The London Growth Hub is an online signposting tool bringing together the capital’s vast business support offer into a single online resource which is supplemented by a programme of face-to-face business support.

4th June 202015th November 2020

Latest Corona Virus information for Businesses

The Government has announced the Discretionary Grant Fund to support businesses that are not eligible for other grant schemes.

3rd June 202015th November 2020

Blue Bermondsey High Street 'Open For Business'

Non-essential retailers will be able to reopen in England from 15th June

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday 25th May 2020 that all non-essential retailers will be able to reopen in England from 15 June.

Blue Bermondsey BID welcomes the news and continue our commitment to support the local business community.

26th May 202023rd July 2020

Southwark Chamber Business Support Webinar on 28th May 2020

The Southwark Chamber of Commerce will be running a free-to-attend webinar on Thursday 28 May between 10am and 11am for businesses in the borough to discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the business community in Southwark.

22nd May 202022nd May 2020

Blue Bermondsey BID online support for the high street

Blue Bermondsey BID launched a campaign on social media to support businesses in the high street and promote social distancing.

31st March 202023rd July 2020

Southwark Council COVID-19 update for Southwark businesses and employers, 25 March 2020

Over the past few days, the council has received some more guidance from government on the roll-out of a range of measures designed to support businesses affected by the impact of COVID-19.

25th March 202011th April 2022

Blue Bermondsey High Street ‘Open For Business’

Due to government’s advice on coronavirus COVID-19, this is the list of local businesses in the Blue allowed to open to the public with restricted services.

24th March 202023rd July 2020