Everyone’s welcome at the book club that meets up each month at Peckham Levels to discuss a left-wing non-fiction book.

Feel free to come along even if you aren’t able to read the book - it will be used as a jumping off point for a broader discussion.

Left Book Club is a not-for-profit book subscription featuring some of the best radical writing published as collectible editions. You do not have to be a Left Book Club member to attend so bring a friend along!

Join the group’s WhatsApp chat to get the latest updates and vote on upcoming books.

Everyone’s welcome at the book club that meets up each month at Peckham Levels to discuss a left-wing non-fiction book.

Feel free to come along even if you aren’t able to read the book - it will be used as a jumping off point for a broader discussion.

Left Book Club is a not-for-profit book subscription featuring some of the best radical writing published as collectible editions. You do not have to be a Left Book Club member to attend so bring a friend along!

Join the group’s WhatsApp chat to get the latest updates and vote on upcoming books.

Please come along to Peckham Levels and enjoy a great night of comedy, along with donating to our fundraise for legal fees to become a rule 6 party during the Aylesham Centre appeal, so the local community voice can be heard.

Doors open at 7pm. PLEASE ARRIVE BEFORE 7:30PM, FOR A SHARP START AT THAT TIME

Line up:**

James Acaster
Sami Abu Wardeh
Sharifah Butterfly
Lew Fitz
Verity Sharpe
Molly Martian
MC: Stefan Harvey
**Acts are subject to change

You will be able to make donations on the night, and we will be selling t-shirts and post cards.

For more info: https://www.ayleshamcommunityaction.co.uk/ @ACAPeckham

Come along to Peckham Levels and enjoy a great night of standup comedy by acts largely from South London, while donating to a very important local cause.

Doors open 7pm, with a 7.30pm start. 

Acts include*:

NISH KUMAR
FITGERALD HONGER
SAPPHIRE MCINTOSH
DARNELL LEID-GREEN
KATIE HANDLEY
CALUM MCIVOR
MC: STEFAN HARVEY 

*Acts are subject to change

You will be able to make donations on the night, and we will be selling t-shirts and postcards.   

For more info: https://www.ayleshamcommunityaction.co.uk/ @ACAPeckham

Come and explore your acting skills and have some silly, hilarious moments with old or new friends! You not only get to step into a character for some of the night but dance to some amazing RnB, hip hop and afrobeats from our resident DJ during and after the improvising!

No experience is needed, just wear what you feel great in and bring yourself and your imagination.

Your ticket includes: admission to Savour and Scene's launch party, a complimentary drink on arrival, an improv theatre workshop, guidance from our amazing Scene Supervisors (theatre experts taking you on your improv journey) and music from our resident DJ.

Additional drinks can be purchased from the bar starting at 7pm.

We love to start on time at Savour and Scene; don't let your cast down! Please arrive at by 7:30pm latest so we can savour as much fun as possible!

It's a party so we want you to get on your feet and moving but there will be some limited seating available.

Experiences shape you, even ones that aren’t your own: they can also be inherited from your family.

It is possible that your experiences of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and many other psychological conditions can be traced back to your parents’, grandparents’, and great-grandparents’ trauma. Join us in uncovering how a distant familial trauma can imprint on you today in this enlightening talk with clinical psychologist Dr Deba Choudhury. Explore the role of epigenetics and the mechanisms through which trauma is passed down through generations. Obtain valuable insights into your family history, and begin to understand the profound ways that your family’s past is moulding your current psychological landscape. Take the first steps in healing intergenerational trauma through compassionate self-understanding, and gain practical tips in navigating the complexities of your past.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Dr Deba Choudhury is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of DCP Therapy, an independent psychological therapy practice established for almost 10 years based in the City of London and Surrey. Dr Deba takes a tailor-made holistic approach to all cases and uses a range of clinical models including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Experiential Dynamic Therapies and Schema Therapy. 

Dr Deba works with a wide range of complex psychological problems and specialises in trauma therapy. She offers treatment for both childhood and adulthood traumas including psychological and physical traumas. In her former NHS position, her specialist role was at the Institute of Psychotrauma and The Royal London Hospital working on an innovative psychological service in the Maxillo-facial Trauma Surgery Team. She has published in this area and presented at both national and international conferences on facial trauma and psychology. Dr Deba has also published articles for the general public and presented on a radio show during the Covid-19 pandemic. She offers training to services/teams to inform management of psychological difficulties as well as clinical supervision to other Clinical Psychologists.

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“Engaging talks on lots of enriching & inspiring topics. Completely recommend Seed Talks for anyone looking to learn something new in an accessible way!” - Colette F

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the power, beauty, and resilience of Black music at this youth-focused event.
From jazz to hip-hop, reggae to Afrobeat, we’ll journey through the sounds that have carried stories, healed communities, and fuelled movements for change. This event doesn’t just play the music - it rewrites the narrative, honouring its roots, reclaiming its history, and amplifying its future.

Experience electrifying performances, explore diverse genres, and engage in a thought-provoking live discussion with very special guests, including Fuse ODG, who have shaped and been shaped by these sounds.

Come ready to celebrate, reflect, and be inspired because Black music isn’t just entertainment, it’s a living legacy.

Join us for an in-depth examination of traditional and modern psychedelics, including their benefits for mental health. Followed by Q+A.

Psychedelic drugs have a tumultuous history. Indigenous communities have used them for healing and visionary experiences for thousands of years. More recently, they were discovered by the Western society and became central to social and artistic movements in the 1960’s… before being banned worldwide.

Now psychedelics are back in the spotlight and entering the mainstream, with clinical trials exploring their therapeutic use for mental health disorders like depression, anxiety and addiction. Groundbreaking science has uncovered that these substances have effects on the brain, affecting connectivity patterns that govern day-to-day functioning.

This talk will cover the key findings coming from contemporary research with psychedelics, and hint at what is next in store for psychedelic science and the potential impact on society at large

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Speaker Bio:

Dr Maria Balaet is a computational neuroscientist based at King's College London. Her work sits at the interface between machine learning and neuroscience and aims to understand human intelligence, neurodegeneration, sleep and the effects of commonly used recreational drugs such as psychedelics on the human brain.  She holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine from Imperial College London and shares regular updates about her work on X @emmsskyyy.

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“Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you!” - Anna F.

“Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible!” - Eva W

“I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience.” - Joe F

Come along and watch a free screening of the documentary ‘Can Degrowth save the world?’ and join a local discussion on degrowth after. Lets link the theme of degrowth with local issues like housing, and how we can to take action at grassroots level.

The film maker Alvaro Alvarez will be in attendance to introduce his film and lead a discussion after. We hope to have a few local activists and degrowth experts to add to the discussion.

Please be prepared to show your Eventbrite ticket upon entering the auditorium.

Can Degrowth save the world?

A group of academics and activists are questioning the possibility of endless economic growth on a finite planet and are advocating for a bold solution: degrowth. Originating in France, the degrowth movement has spread to places like Japan, the UK and Barcelona, taking root in academia, grassroots organisations and among university students. The movement argues for a 'democratisation of the economy' and for collectively managing key resources, like housing. Critics argue that opposing economic growth is impractical and warn of negative consequences, especially for the most vulnerable. We take a look at the theory - and ask what the practice might look like.

We will be the auditorium at Peckham Levels. Feel free to arrive early or stay after to grab a drink at the bar, and/or order from onsite food vendors.

What makes tarot such a compelling tool for reflection, insight, and even transformation?

In this talk, we’ll explore how tarot works not just as a way to predict the future, but as a tool for spiritual growth. Rich in symbols, emotions and archetypes, tarot offers a way to better understand ourselves and the world around us.

We’ll start with how tarot is used today, then trace its roots back to the Italian Renaissance. Thinkers like Pico della Mirandola were searching for a way to talk to angels – a kind of spiritual language – and this quest helped shape the deeper meanings tarot still carries.

We’ll then take a closer look at three powerful cards: the High Priestess, Temperance, and the Devil, and explore what they might be saying. Finally, we’ll explore the explosion of tarot design in recent years, and why so many people turn to tarot to make sense of the world.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Speaker Bio:

Diane Purkiss is Professor of English at the University of Oxford, and a fellow of Keble College. She has published works on witchcraft, fairies, and also on the English Civil War, the occasion of England's biggest witchhunt. She has been in more than a dozen television documentaries; she even has an IMDb entry and a Wikipedia page.She has spoken to general audiences at numerous literary festivals and to many local history societies.

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“Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you!” - Anna F.

“Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible!” - Eva W

“I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience.” - Joe F

Do psychopaths live amongst us?

“Psychopath” is a term often thrown around in popular culture, but how many of us truly understand what it means? Psychopathy is a complex and often misunderstood condition that has fascinated forensic psychologists, criminologists, and the public for decades.In this talk, we’ll examine the defining traits and behaviours of psychopathy. Diving into genetic roots, emotional detachment and socio-environmental influences, Chartered Forensic Psychologist Dee Anand will unravel the science behind the condition. We’ll also tackle the big questions: Are psychopaths born or made? And can a psychopath ever be cured?

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Dee Anand is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and has been practising in the field for over 20 years. He has led Forensic Psychology with an unprecedented two terms as Chair of the National Division of Forensic Psychology, and has held the position of Chair of every professional board in Forensic Psychology at the British Psychological Society. He is currently Head of Qualification in Forensic Psychology at the British Psychological Society. His research on psychopathy was conducted at Broadmoor Hospital, a high-security psychiatric institution, where he investigated the PCL-R model of psychopathy. As a practitioner, Dee has worked extensively with violent offenders and other complex offenders in creating and leading intervention and reform programmes. In academia, he was the Programme Director for the Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth.

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“Super Interesting talks! Fun and Informative.” - Ally S.

“Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star.” - Owen S

“Very interesting topics, and very well organised. Would 100% recommend.” - Jordo S

Explore the impact of trauma on our everyday regulation of emotions and discover strategies to develop better control.

Why do traumatic experiences leave such a lasting imprint on the mind and body? How does trauma shape emotional responses, leading to overwhelming feelings, shutdown, or unpredictable reactions? Trauma can keep you stuck in survival mode, making it hard to manage emotions or feel safe in your body.

In this talk, we’ll unpack the psychological and neurological mechanisms behind trauma and emotional dysregulation, exploring the roles of the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. We’ll examine how trauma affects the nervous system, causing hyperarousal, dissociation, or emotional numbness, and why certain triggers provoke intense responses. We’ll also explore the window of tolerance and ways to expand it, as well as simple, science-backed techniques like grounding, breathwork, and self-soothing strategies to shift from reactivity to calm. This talk provides a deeper understanding of emotional dysregulation and pathways to healing for mental health professionals, those with lived experience, or anyone curious about trauma’s impact.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30pm - come down early and get a good seat!

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Shelley Bradley-Scholey is a Trauma expert in the UK, an accredited EMDR Consultant and CBT Therapist, and a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RNMH). She holds an MSc in CBT Research from the University of Oxford. As the founder of Fortitude Psychological Therapy, Shelley offers therapy, supervision, and teaching for those navigating trauma. She also lectures and supervises Trauma and Personality Disorder courses at Oxford and Exeter, and is a published author and speaker. Her work is centred on understanding trauma from the survivor’s perspective with compassion and authenticity. With 20 years in mental health, Shelley’s career spans the NHS, Private Sector, and Ministry of Defence, including 13 years delivering mental healthcare to Armed Forces personnel, both in the UK and Afghanistan. Her approach combines EMDR, CBT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.

​This event is 18+ 

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“Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you!” - Anna F.

“Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for one's self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible!” - Eva W

“I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience.” - Joe F

Uncover the secrets of these cosmic beasts and explore event horizons, singularity, and massive gravity. Followed by Q&A.

Black holes are one of the strangest and most fascinating things in the universe. They are massively heavy, with gravity so strong that even light can’t escape them. When they collide, they release such huge amounts of energy that they send ripples through spacetime itself. But what actually are black holes, how do they even come into being, and what can they teach us about physics and the nature of the universe?

In this out-of-this-world talk from astrophysicist Dr Amelie Saintonge, you will hear all about the mind bending theories behind black holes, and the latest scientific discoveries. You will be amazed not just by the incredible universe we live in, but also by the impressively creative feats of engineering we humans have devised to unlock the secrets of these cosmic beasts!

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Prof. Amelie Saintonge is an Astrophysicist working at University College London. Originally from Canada, she did her PhD studies at Cornell University (USA) and held research positions in Switzerland and Germany before joining UCL. Amelie studies the formation and evolution of galaxies through cosmic time by using the world’s largest radio telescopes.

Testimonials from our guests

Super Interesting talks! Fun and Informative - Ally S.

Expertly run, talks are always super informative and a lot of fun! Couldn’t recommend these enough! 5 star. - Owen S.

Great talks, really insightful engaging speakers who have an incredible knowledge and make it edifying for the layperson, highly recommend! - Rize U.

Join us for an enlightening talk that explores one of the most significant and often misunderstood, phases of a woman’s hormonal journey: menopause.

In this session, Dr Nicky Keay, a leading expert in hormone health, will guide us through the fascinating science behind perimenopause and menopause.

You’ll discover how hormonal changes can bring about a wide range of symptoms - from hot flushes and sleep disturbances to cognitive changes and emotional shifts - and what these changes mean for long-term health. We’ll also explore how lifestyle choices and Hormone Replacement Therapy can help you navigate menopause with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're experiencing menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, this talk offers clear, science-backed advice and practical tools to help you thrive.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

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Speaker bio: Dr Nicky Keay is a medical doctor specialising in exercise endocrinology and hormone health. Her clinical work centres on supporting women - including exercisers, dancers, and athletes – through hormonal transitions, including managing perimenopause, menopause, and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). Her research on the interactions between lifestyle and hormone networks has been published in peer-reviewed journals. She is the author of “Hormones, Health and Human Potential”, and editor of “Myths of Menopause”. As a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS), she has completed the BMS Principles and Practice of Menopause Care Training and Management of Menopause Certification. Dr Keay provides personalised, evidence-based hormone health advice to help women optimise health, wellbeing, and performance at every life stage.

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Seed Talks created a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, it was a really wonderful experience. Thank you Seed Talks for facilitating such a powerful and important platform. 100% recommend you check out a Seed Talk near you! - Anna F.

Seed Talks have done an incredible job at making insanely cool topics easily digestible and enjoyable to learn about for ones self improvement. It's like Ted Talks, but cooler? And more accessible! - Eva W

I've attended a few of your talks over the past few months and have absolutely loved them so first of all thank you so much for bringing joy and understanding to the world of neuroscience. - Joe F

Discover the hidden symbols, icons and secret languages of LGBTQ+ history - and the tactics used to silence people. Followed by Q&A.

SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS presents Ballyman, a powerful short film by Faruq Adigun, exploring the blurred lines between psychosis and spirituality. Directed by Roisin Feeny and co-produced with VIDEOfeet, Ballyman follows Deji, a young Black man from South East London, as he navigates the city cloaked in his balaclava. As his mental state deteriorates, a new path of self-discovery begins to unfold one that’s as isolating as it is enlightening.

Film Screening
Live Music from Rezon8 + Faruq Adigun
Small Group Discussions on Black male mental health

This is more than a screening it’s a space to reflect, connect, and vibe. Expect honest conversations, atmospheric sounds, and a cinematic experience that lingers.

All are welcome

VIDEOfeet is a Hertfordshire-based film and video production company that blends artistic innovation with technical expertise in short-form promos, narrative films, artist moving image, and documentary-style film.

SOUNDS LiKE CHAOS is a radical youth arts collective based in South East London. We make work that is responsive to our time, creating urgent, accessible, cultural interventions through the lens of our collective. Together we are reimagining the future of our communities through creating new devised performances and developing new diverse artists and arts leaders, employing, supporting and commissioning the next generation of emerging artists and change makers.

Age Guidance: 15+

Content Warning: The evening will include discussions of mental health with potentially strong language. The film contains drug use and explores mental health and psychosis.

Access: This event is Relaxed. You are free to make noise, leave and re-enter the space as you please. The venue is also step-free.

Join us at Peckham Levels for a showcase of powerful creative expressions from individuals drawing on their lived experience of mental health and wellbeing.

Held during Mental Health Awareness Week, this interactive event will feature a range of creative expressions, including poetry, artwork and performances, alongside a set of co-created zines developed by lived experience experts, Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) consultants, researchers and postgraduate students at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN). Together, they have developed three bold and thought-provoking zines exploring mental health, diagnosis, stigma and spirituality.

Expect an evening of engaging talks, open conversations and artistic expression in a relaxed setting with drinks and nibbles. Whether you have lived experience, work in mental health, or are simply curious to learn more, this is a space for you.

The event is hosted by the Psychosis and Mood Disorders theme and the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement core programme at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre.

Have you ever wondered what our dreams and imagination can say about our inner psychology? Join Seed Talks for an illuminating introduction to the psychology of Carl Jung and his groundbreaking ideas about the creative, healing power of the unconscious.

A founding father of depth psychology, Jung was a maverick thinker, artist and visionary whose ideas were ahead of his time. His extensive studies of ancient religions and mythologies, alongside his deep dream work, brought him to the edge of sanity. Through this work, he developed the pioneering concepts of the collective unconscious, the archetypes (including the shadow and the self), synchronicity, individuation, creative self-realisation and more.

This talk will explore key Jungian concepts in relation to how Jung combined ancient Eastern wisdom with Western psychology. You’ll learn how this can be understood as a form of ‘sacred science’ reflecting the spiritual crisis of late-stage capitalism and how Jung’s thought places us inside a larger reality transcending space and time. We’ll look at the instrumental role of imagination, dreams and symbols in Jung’s approach to psychoanalysis, including his innovative technique of active imagination or ‘dreaming awake’. We’ll consider how Jung’s psychoanalysis is still relevant today as a powerful, transformative tool to access the unknown and facilitate creativity in support of both individual and collective growth.

Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!

Dr Rachel Newsome is a Jungian-based writer and teacher. She holds a doctorate in applying Jungian psychoanalysis to creative writing and is the founder of Depth Writing With Dr Rachel, a holistic creative learning programme aimed at supporting transformational growth. Dr Rachel has a background in the media and academia as a former editor of arts & culture magazine Dazed & Confused and a lecturer with twenty years’ experience, respectively. She is an Associate of the Higher Education Association and an Editorial Board Member of the London Arts-Based Research Centre. Her research has been published in international academic journals and she is Co-Editor of the forthcoming Routledge publication The Creative Psyche: Between Spirit and Matter. Her monthly Depth Writing With Dr Rachel dispatches on travels between worlds via the arts, culture and all things Jungian can be found on Substack.