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Contents
5-11 HOME SECRETARY Stockwell Festival, photographing the Thames and the Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre; women's cricket at the Oval, Pride 2025 march and the newly reopened Walworth Town Hall
12 FAMILY Vikings at the Albany, artisan workshop in Forest Hill and Saturday wild roots clubs in Camberwell
14 LOCAL FACES Danielle Moylan on her new bookshop Lala in Grove Lane, SE5
18-23 WELLNESS Lauren Turner's East Dulwich aesthetics clinic expands to Blackheath; inside Peckham's Shep Sports Massage
20 WHAT'S ON Greenwich Peninsula's full summer line-up
25-28 FOOD & DRINK London Beer Festival, Chilli & Garlic in East Dulwich, Caravaggio returns for gelato and Camberwell's new restaurant/bakery hello JoJo
33 CINEMA Vauxhall's outdoor film season
38 LOCALLY SOURCED Surrey Quays' vertical farm, food hall and 2000 capacity venue
email Gary on sharpeg@dulwich.org.uk
By Katherine Johnston
TOOTING BEC LIDO
Tooting Bec lido has reopened for the summer after a £4 million refurbishment last year. One of London’s 17 lidos, at 90-metres it’s the UK’s largest freshwater swimming pool and is now open until the end of September. Known for its multi-coloured changing huts, the lido also has a cafe and a children’s paddling pool.
Tickets are £9.60 for adults per session and £5.30 for children. Kids under five go free. Book online or walk-in. www.placesleisure.org
HONOR
A new club has joined Peckham’s nightlife scene. HONOR, based under the railway arches in Peckham Rye, opened its doors in April. A collaboration between Streatham DJ and producer Oneman, and the open-air venue next door, Peckham Riviera, the club has a 120-capacity and will showcase the best of south London’s underground scene.
Follow @honour.vision on Instagram for updates.
CHEESE AND WINE AT DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY
Taste five cheeses with wine pairings chosen by Heritage Cheese’s resident ‘curd nerd’ and wine expert and enjoy in the beautiful surroundings of Dulwich Picture Gallery’s gardens. Heritage Cheese was founded in 2017 and is available at their Dulwich Village store, in Borough Market and in markets across London.
Wednesday, June 25. £45. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org
THE HOURS AT THE CINEMA MUSEUM
STOCKWELL FESTIVAL 2025
Stockwell’s free, family friendly summer festival is back at Larkhall Park, with dancing, live music, fun and games for all the family including classic hook-a-duck, and delicious food from Guyanese and Caribbean to Greek and Indian cuisine.
Sunday, June 22, 12pm to 6pm. Courland Grove, SW8 2PX.
Thames Lens, a photography competition to capture the spirit of the river Thames, is now open for entries. Run by the Thames Festival Trust in partnership with the Port of London Authority, this year’s competition includes new prizes for students and photographers under 30. Selected winners and runners-up will have their work exhibited and win a host of prizes.
Deadline for entries is Friday, January 9, 2026. Find out more: thamesfestivaltrust.org
HILLY FIELDS MIDSUMMER FAYRE
This year’s event marks the 50th Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre, organised by the Brockley Society. Starting back in 1974 with just a few stalls, today it is the single largest gathering in SE4, full of food, fun and prizes.
Saturday, 21 June, at SE4 1YP. 12-5pm.
WRITERS’ HOUR WITH NOVELIST FAUZIA MUSA
100 years after Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway was published in 1925, The London Literary Salon presents a special showing of 2002 film The Hours, starring Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Julianne Moore, to coincide with the date Mrs Dalloway begins her walk across London.
7pm Friday, June 13. www.cinemamuseum.org.uk
An hour of dedicated, quiet writing time in the company of others, held every other Friday at Dulwich’s Kingswood House. Perfect for any kind of writer, whether an old hand or those giving it a go for the first time.
Every other Friday, 9.30-10.30am at Kingswood Arts, SE21 8QN. Free, just bring your laptop or pen and paper.
Stockwell Festival
THAMES LENS
From our guests:
“We stopped in mid afternoon to do the olive oil tasting... If you are already an aficionado of olive oil, then you will be in heaven.” Dax Villanueva
“Jaw on the floor. Who knew olive oil was so different depending on the region?“ Matty GJ
”I even had to take some olive oil home. Higly recommend!” Anna Cher
Book your olive oil tasting today! Personalise your experience.
There is a new era of women’s cricket at the Oval this summer
By Evie Flynn
If you’ve ever eyed up the famous Kia Oval for a sunsoaked day of sport in South London, there’s even more to look forward to this summer. For the first time in its history, Surrey has launched a fully professional women’s team, marking a major milestone for cricket in the capital.
Women’s cricket at this historic ground has been revolutionised with the addition of a brand-new professional women's squad led by captain Bryony Smith, bringing fresh talent and a whole new energy.
The Kia Oval is Surrey Cricket Club’s home ground and is known as ‘The Home of T20 Cricket’, where 100,000 descend on South London throughout June and July. The team will play in a series of T20 double headers and standalone matches against county teams from all over the country, as part of the Vitality T20 Blast.
The 2025 season got off to a strong start with an away win against Somerset on 30th May. The momentum continued with their first double header appearance on 5th June, taking home the win with an impressive 32-run victory over Hampshire..
We spoke to the 29-year-old Vice Captain, Tash Farrant, who got her debut wicket in Thursday’s match. Her cricket journey began at just eight-years-old, playing for the boy’s teams throughout her schooling in Kent. Tash currently plays for the Oval Invincibles and England, and has made numerous international appearances.
“The Oval definitely feels like my home ground,” Tash told the South Londoner, “I think it’s the best ground in the world, without fail.”
Although women’s cricket isn’t new to the Oval, with the Oval Invincibles and The South East Stars playing there over the years, this season marks a transformation in the world of women’s cricket.
“The girls that have played for Surrey before have definitely laid the foundations for us.” Tash told the South Londoner. “Although, it definitely is a new era and it’s great to be one single club with the lads as well.”
Tash reminisced on the transformational journey women’s cricket has had throughout her career, with the ECB first providing professional contracts to just eighteen women’s England players in 2014. She said: “It's honestly hard to put into words the change in women’s cricket, especially within the last five or ten years. It's incredible and it’s definitely a fast-growing sport.”
Every player in the new squad brings their own story woven to the Surrey badge and the lineup features exciting names in the world of cricket.
Captain Bryony Smith Captain, who has played for
Surrey since she was nine, became the first professional signing of this new era. She’s joined by the likes of 17-yearold Tilly Corteen-Coleman, the youngest player to debut in The Hundred and is certainly one to watch.
“We’ve got an eclectic mix of players,” said Tash. “We really pride ourselves on making sure everyone can be themselves. We’re a very high performing team and we want to be the highest performing side in the country in women’s Tier 1 Cricket.”
Tash urged local fans and to support the women’s fixtures throughout summer. Matchday at the Oval is exciting and budget friendly, with food stands, mascots and interval entertainment. For a standalone women’s match, tickets are priced at £10 for adults and just £1 for under 16s. For Double Header days, £30 per ticket gains you access to both the Women’s and Men’s matches.
“We’re as talented as the boys but obviously they are very different games,” Tash told The South Londoner.
“It’s really important to us that people come down to our standalone games at the Kia Oval as well and even if you don’t love cricket, it’s just a great day out.”
The Surrey Women’s team’s next appearances at the Kia Oval:
Wednesday 18th June 2pmSurrey Women V Lancashire
Sunday 6th July 12pmSurrey Women V Essex
Sunday 13th July 11am-
Surrey Women V Somerset
Friday 18th July 6:30pmSurrey Women V Birmingham Bears
Sunday 27th July 12:30pm-
To book tickets to see the women play: www.kiaoval/tickets
For those wanting to get involved in cricket in the area, visit: www.surreycricketfoundation.org/
Southwark's grassroots Pride celebration will be returning for its third year on 28 June, with a march through the borough and a free community festival in celebration of LGBTQ+ culture.
Pride in Southwark is a communityled event and now a firm fixture in the borough's summer calendar. The celebratory march and accompanying festival will be returning this year, following a £32,000 investment from the council into Pride events this June.
The event will combine colour, protest and pride in a powerful day of celebration for Southwark's local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities.
Organisers expect this year's Pride to be the biggest yet, with a march from London's LGBTQ+ hub, setting off at 12pm right through the heart of the borough.
The march will then end at Mint Street Park with a summer festival. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Naomi Carter has been confirmed as a headliner. You can expect feel-good live music, drag shows, community stalls and food trucks.
Other performances include Claudia Kariuki, Samba Sisters Collective, Moi Koi Theatre Group and Alpha Dancers.
The festival will be followed by an after-
Pride in Southwark returns for its third year
By Evie Flynn
party at queer-led pub The Rising SE1 into the early hours.
This year also has a specific call for
trans solidarity, with all marchers invited to sign a Trans Sanctuary Charter, which is a practical commitment to trans inclusion and protection.
“Pride has always been a celebration – but it’s also a protest. We’re proud of who we are, and we won’t stand by while our trans siblings’ rights are attacked” said Victor Chamberlain, acting chair of the Pride in Southwark Working Group.
Cllr Stephanie Cryan, Southwark Counci's Cabinet Member for Equalities,
Democracy and Finance, said: “With the results of the 2021 census showing that Southwark has one of the largest populations of LGBTQ+ people in England, it was very important for us to be able to offer this funding for a second year."
Pride in Southwark is completely volunteer-run and community-powered, described by organisers as "just real people, real pride and real love for the borough we call home.
"Whether you’re marching, performing,
volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines – you’re invited."
Date: Saturday 28 June
12pm: March from the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, SE1 9JH 1-6pm: Festival at Mint Street Park, SE1 1QX
6pm-2am: After-party at The Rising SE1 6AQ
Free tickets and full programme: www.prideinsouthwark.org
What does the recently restored Walworth Town Hall have to offer?
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By Evie Flynn
Standing tall on Walworth Road since 1894, Walworth Town Hall has long been a landmark of South London. But after it was ravaged by a fire in 2013, it lay dormant and damaged for over a decade. Now following a restoration by Southwark Council and developer General Projects, the Hall reopened in January this year, breathing new life into a cherished civic space.
Once an Army Recruiting office during the Great War, the Grade II listed hall is now home to a range of furnished co-working offices, a pan-Asian cafe from Jusu Brothers and the return of the former Newington Library and Cuming Museum.
The 2013 fire started in the former council chamber and there is now a generation of Southwark residents who have only ever seen the Town Hall boarded up. Opening to this group for the first time, developers aimed to ensure the hall caters for all ages.
At the heart of the revived Hall is the purpose-built Community Space, a collaboration between Southwark Council and General People. The partnership aims to increase community engagement, support local talents, and provide a versatile environment for various gatherings, from workshops and classes to meetings and social events.
It opened in December last year and hosts a range of events on a donation basis, designed specifically for the local people in mind. There’s something for all abilities and beginners are encouraged, from weekly vinyasa yoga, pilates, line dancing and Tai Chi.
“We really want to share the community side and get
more people involved,” says Tea Karulia, general manager at Walworth Town Hall. “It’s a shame more people don’t know about it. It’s so good for everyone’s well-being to be moving more.
“It’s on a donation basis,” says Tea, “which means you can donate 5p and join these classes.”
With the cost of exercise classes continuing to rise, these community sessions are a low-cost and truly accessible way to stay active and socialise with other members of the local community too.
The Community Space and meeting room can also be rented out by individuals and businesses. So far, the programme has included street dance reiki meditation and even tarot readings. For community organisers running free public events, the space can be used at no charge.
The venue has also caught the attention of the creative sector. It’s recently featured in a documentary produced
by Studio Lenca, in a film amplifying Latin American voices in London. The Hall is now in talks with several production companies to bring even more opportunities to local residents.
If you are making a quick visit, there’s a pan-Asian cafe on-site offering healthy food and drink options for both the public and users of the hall. Jusu Brothers champions nutritious food and celebrates vibrant flavours.
Main meals include Bento boxes, Salmon Teriyaki Salad, Chicken Banh-Mi and Poke Bowls, alongside a selection of fresh juices and hot drinks.
For remote workers seeking a comfortable working environment away from their own home, hot desk memberships are available for £12 per day or £99 per month, giving access to communal desks and meeting areas.
The 50,000 sq ft civic building has been restored to its
former glory, with efforts by Peckham-based architects Feix and Marlin to retain the building’s historic features. This is demonstrated in the Newington Library located upstairs, where those seeking a quieter co-working space away from the cafe can secure a desk for £300 a month to work in the beautiful surroundings.
Dilber Mogal from General People, said that local community feedback has been extremely positive: “Especially when you take them round where the kids’ library used to be,” Dilber tells the South Londoner. “They say, ‘I used to come here when I was five, it looks completely different!’”
The fire-damaged council chamber has been built with a new ceiling and there is a new grand entrance leading to Walworth Square.
For businesses looking for a unique permanent home, there are numerous office spaces available for rent upstairs, which are all newly renovated with subtle nods to the Hall’s late Victorian history.
Tea, the general manager, sums up the hall: “The building itself is truly special. It’s a beautiful blend of original features and modern design, with the new furniture perfectly complementing the historic architecture.”
Walworth Town Hall sits in a space that has been witness to mass redevelopment since it first opened its doors in the late 19th century, particularly in recent decades. Surrounded by sleek, high-rise developments, the hall reclaims a vital piece of Walworth’s rich history. Its restoration is a refreshing counterpoint to the rapid urban transformation around it, offering a sense of character, and community in a landscape that’s constantly evolving.
Location: Walworth Town Hall, 151-155 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1RS Community Space enquiries: community@generalpeople.com Jusu Brothers opening times: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
The 2013 fire
There is outdoor seating to enjoy the Jusu Brothers food in the sun
The Newington Library with desks available to rent on a monthly basis
Family events
By Katherine Johnston
STORY STOMPERS
Enjoy an outdoor story, explore the gardens and woodland, and get crafting at the weekly preschoolers play session at Brockwell Park’s community Greenhouses. Story Stompers is ideal for children aged 18 months to three. 9.30am10.30am, Tuesdays. £6.50 or £4.50 concessions.
Booking is a must. Brockwell Park Gardens, SE24 0NG. www.brockwellgreenhouses.org.uk
MIDSUMMER FAMILY RAVE
Big Fish Little Fish will once again transform the Horniman Museum’s gardens into a midsummer daydream with crafts, a bubble show, circus skills workshops and storytelling, with London’s best street food stalls and cocktails, mocktails, draft beers and soft drinks at the Colicci bar. Saturday, July 5, 2-6pm.
Tickets are on sale now, £20 for adults, £15 for children under 16 and pre-walkers free. 100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk
WILD ROOTS SATURDAY CLUB
Two hours of outdoor play in Lettsom Gardens, with tree climbing, digging, den building, arts and crafts and bug hunting. Suitable for children from five to 10. Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm. Sessions run on June 21, 28, July 12 and July 19. £15 a session.
Grove Hill Rd, London SE5 8DF
Book online www.wildrootsforestschool.co.uk
THREE LITTLE VIKINGS AT THE ALBANY
Everything in the Viking Village is going wrong. Trees are falling down, chickens going missing… but the Chieftain won’t listen to the three littlest
Vikings. Can they work together to save the day?
Three Little Vikings is by the creator of Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.
With a 50-minute run time, this production at Deptford’s The Albany Theatre is perfect for ages 3-10. £9.50, Sunday, June 22 at 1pm and 3pm.
Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG www.thealbany.org.uk
ARTISAN VILLAGE FRIDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Enjoy creative bonding time with painting, drawing, printing, modelling, textiles and clay. Suitable for 2-4 year olds. Drop in only, with all materials and juice provided. Every Friday during term time, 10.30-am12pm, £10 per adult and child, with £5 extra for each additional child.
148 Kirkdale, Forest Hill, London SE26 4BB. www.artisan-village.co.uk
Three Little Vikings
Family Rave at the Horniman Museum
New show homes now open at sustainable south London neighbourhood
The Quarry is a pioneering eco-development in Erith delivered by L&Q and Anderson. Once a working quarry, the site has been transformed into a sustainable residential community, offering a range of thoughtfully designed homes for modern living. A collection of oneand two-bedroom apartments is currently available at the development. With 296 homes sold onsite to date, the Quarry is growing into a vibrant southeast London neighbourhood.
NEW SHOW HOMES AND MARKETING SUITE
Brand-new show homes and a state-of-the-art Marketing Suite are now open and ready to tour at The Quarry. Homes available for private sale and Shared Ownership are open to view, showcasing the range of apartments available onsite. Prospective buyers are able to take a closer look at the spacious layouts, modern interiors, and eco-conscious features that define this unique development.
A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
This new neighbourhood has been designed as a beacon for sustainable urban living, with plans in place to maximise fabric efficiency, adopt Low or Zero Carbon renewable technology and develop green spaces that increase biodiversity. The Quarry is committed to protect and enhance the flora and fauna on the site that acts as a haven for existing wildlife; a dedicated ecology area retaining existing grassland and shrub habitat has been allocated to protect and safeguard species such as Slow Worms, Common Lizards and other reptiles. A series of new wet pond features and aquatic planting within the ecology area will allow significant enhancement of the site’s ecological value, too. The 50-acre site will establish modern living, along with educational and community spaces to build on the ecology of the site.
Chris Tendai bought a two-bedroom apartment at The Quarry. Reflecting on his homebuying journey, Chris says, “I wanted a new build – that was my main criteria really. I’m very conscious of doing my bit for the environment and new builds tend to be far more energy efficient than older homes, which also means cheaper monthly bills!”
Looking towards the future, Chris explains “I see myself staying here for a long time. The atmosphere of the neighbourhood is so lovely; my partner and I feel very happy here. It feels like home.”
LIFE AT THE QUARRY
Each home at The Quarry benefits from stylish modern interiors with integrated appliances and
private outdoor space, in the form of either a private balcony or terrace. Apartments at The Quarry offer generous living spaces and benefit from large floorto ceiling windows that maximise views and natural light. Contemporary kitchens feature fully integrated appliances which include an oven, induction hob, integrated extractor, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryers. Most apartments also benefit from allocated parking.
Alongside a variety of green space onsite, a Sainsbury’s Local is open, offering added convenience to residents. A key landmark on the development, Lime Wood Primary School opened in 2023 to a reception cohort, and continues to grow year on year.
Pricing starts from £247,500 for a one-bedroom apartment and £350,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.
DEPOSIT UNLOCK
With the Deposit Unlock scheme, you can secure a new build home with just a 5% deposit. This initiative is available across a wide range of new build properties in the UK, including selected homes at The Quarry. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving to your next home, Deposit Unlock at The Quarry could be for you. Plus, there’s no upper limit on household income. For more information and to apply for Deposit Unlock
sales team.*
OWN NEW: RATE REDUCER
Own New Rate Reducer is a scheme designed to help you buy a new build home with lower interest rate mortgages for a fixed period, resulting in lower monthly payments. The scheme is available to both first-time buyers and home movers alike. Customers will have a regular mortgage – just with lower monthly payments for a fixed 2 or 5-year period, thanks to a contribution of 5% directly from L&Q to your lender. There’s the option to pay down more capital because of the lower rate, too. At The Quarry, customers can save up to £452 per month on mortgage payments with the Own New Rate Reducer scheme.*
CONNECTED LIVING
Encouraging residents to travel through the site instead of around it, The Quarry’s design will prioritise pedestrian and cyclist-friendly streetscapes, with planned walkways crisscrossing the site, and no through access for cars. Situated within the M25, Erith presents an ideal setting for both first-time buyers and growing families. Erith town centre is set to undergo a significant transformation with a £10m investment through the
Brilliant Bexley initiative, promising to enhance the local area further.
The development is well-connected by bus and rail, with regular services to London. Nearby Abbey Wood station offers Elizabeth Line services, providing access to Canary Wharf in just 11 minutes and Liverpool Street in 17 minutes. Abbey Wood station is easily accessible by bike or a short bus ride from The Quarry, whilst Erith Station is just a short walk away, providing journeys to London Bridge in as little as 33 minutes and Cannon Street in around 45 minutes.
To find out more about homes at The Quarry visit: https://lqhomes.com/thequarry/
*Terms & Conditions for both the Deposit Unlock and Own New Rate Reducer schemes apply. Own New Rate Reducer example based on market interest rates, with an average house price of £350,000 and an average mortgage term of 30 years. Assumes a 5% homebuilder incentive and a 2-year fix, with 80% LTV mortgage. Independent financial advice must be sought from a regulated mortgage broker to access this scheme. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your mortgage repayments. Rates valid as of 08-05-2025. For more information, visit: https://lqhomes.com/thequarry/
at The Quarry, you can reach out to the L&Q
Tucked away at 4a Grove Lane, just escaping the chaos of Camberwell’s Church Street, is Lala Books.
Its founder, Danielle Moylan, and her staff complement the elegant and bright feeling of the bookshop with their chic outfits and friendly dispositions.
What was the Grove Lane Deli has retained a physical part of its history; the shop front remains adorned with little wooden bright green stools and tables for customers to perch, catch up, or read, al fresco.
Danielle wanted a space that still offered the hospitality element of Grove Lane Deli, in a bookshop.
“Somewhere that would be a place where people could feel welcome and feel like they had the time to spend here, whether that was browsing, getting a coffee, or having a chat,” she tells us. “I wanted a space that could be easily adapted for events, and to offer that for the local community as well.”
Just two months in, the vision has already come to life as Lala books has already hosted various launches and private events.
The hospitality branch of Danielle’s bookshopcum-café is set to extend from coffee to drinks this month, as she pilots serving a selection of affordable wines, cocktails and pastis on Friday and Saturday evenings, with acoustic evenings planned for July.
And there is an array of author events, including an evening with Banu Mushtaq, the winner of this year’s International Booker Prize, who will be joined by SJ Kim.
The first of the June series will welcome food writers Felicity Spector and Olia Hercules to
Lala Books ―
Rummage through piles of intriguing covers and carefully curated shelves in Grove Lane, SE5
By Lily Erwood
discuss the role that food and memory play within collective history, particularly during periods of war.
On why there has been such an appetite for bookshops, particularly independents like Lala, Danielle considers a rejection culture towards the amount of time spent on phones and laptops.
This is amplified as artificial intelligence creeps closer into the everyday. “When you read, it’s really one of the very few forms of entertainment that demands all your attention,” she says.
The desire for tactile interaction with books, magazines, and zines inspired Danielle’s design of Lala’s interior. Customers are encouraged to rummage through piles of intriguing covers and carefully curated shelves.
Danielle also emphasises the increasingly important role of independent book shops in offering tailored recommendations as far away from the algorithm as possible.
“Large tech companies already produce their own creative work, whether that’s movies or books, the algorithm is going to increasingly push you to
buy those products”, she explains.
An independent bookshop allows you to discover new genres, authors, and formats organically.
The pay it forward scheme that Danielle established in the wake of a break in only a few weeks after opening speaks to her commitment towards making reading accessible for the Camberwell community.
“Bookshops are a really important part of that”, she says.
Danielle appreciates that not everybody feels as though they have the money to buy books and hopes that the scheme connects with as many people as possible who would like to utilise it.
“We wouldn’t exist without the community –we’re here to serve the community who support
us,” she adds.
Donations from local customers towards the fund have reached over £1000, ranging between £1.20 and over £120.
“It shows how strong the Camberwell community is, strong communities like to look after each other,” she says.
Another focus for Danielle is providing a space and platform for young creatives to showcase their work and meet like minded individuals, she is eager to hear about potential events and collaborations.
If you’re looking for a fresh summer read or want to hear from a range of literary voices, wander over to Grove Lane.
www.lalabooks.london
Blonde hair growth breakthrough now made in South London
LOVED BY BLONDES. BACKED BY RESULTS. NOW MADE IN SOUTH LONDON.
Introducing She’s Thick — the first hair growth oil designed specifically for blonde hair.
Formulated to stimulate growth and reduce breakage, this Bondi-born product has quickly gained a loyal following since launching in London this March.
She’s Thick recently moved its manufacturing to South London, working closely with local salons in Clapham, Brixton, and Battersea — areas known for blonde hair expertise. The goal: bring production closer to the stylists and women who understand what lightened hair needs most.
What makes it different?
Most hair growth oils can darken blonde tones — this one won’t. Made with a 100% colour-safe, organic formula, it keeps blonde hair light, strong, and healthy.
“I tried it in my Chelsea salon and noticed a growth
difference after just a few uses,” says Anna, a loyal customer.
“Stronger, shinier hair — and no change to my blonde colour.”
Whether you’re trying to grow out bleach damage or simply want thicker, longer blonde hair, She’s Thick is designed for visible results — and made right here in South London.
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From nursing to aesthetics: Lauren Turner’s East Dulwich business journey
Lauren Turner is the proud owner of a thriving clinic, Aesthetics
By Lauren
Turner, located on Lordship Lane in Dulwich and a newly opened second clinic in Blackheath Village
By Evie Flynn
With a decade of experience in nursing, Lauren began her medical career in the Emergency Department as a senior Sister. She worked at King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill, one of London’s busiest trauma centres.
However, just after the Covid-19 pandemic Lauren left the nursing profession, but didn’t want to leave behind the medical career just yet. Lauren made the switch to aesthetic medicine, allowing her to utilise her nursing experience in a new environment.
Lauren retrained in aesthetic medicine, establishing herself as an Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber and has been working as a practitioner ever since.
Lauren emphasised how her medical background has helped her extraordinarily in her career change to aesthetics. She’s passionate about ensuring aesthetic practitioners are held to high standard and is a member of both the Aesthetic Complications Group and the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses.
Lauren brings a refreshing and medically informed perspective to the aesthetics industry, aiming to change the idea that aesthetics are “concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty” only. Lauren’s clinic steers away from solely beauty outlook and also offers life-changing treatments for common issues, including weight loss and incontinence.
The clinic offers the National Medical Weight Loss Programme, designed for those considered overweight after a thorough consultation, administered in a singular weekly injection to help reduce body fat percentage.
Their Emsella chair is also a non-surgical treatment, designed to target incontinence. Sitting fully clothed on the Emsella Chair for just thirty minutes for approximately 4 to 6 treatments claims to cure incontinence in 95% of cases.
There are many other innovative injectable treatments to choose from at Aesthetics By Lauren Turner, which include polynucleotides, a new concept of regenerative medicine used
The clinic has also grown out of Lordship Lane, with Lauren opening up a brand new second clinic in Blackheath village.
to promote cell turnover and improve skin elasticity and hydration. Or, Microsclerotherapy, the treatment of spider veins or thread veins in the legs through fine needle injection of a sclerosing liquid.
Lauren has recently moved out of London, but lived just down the road from the Dulwich clinic for over a decade.
She said: “All the clients in Dulwich are so lovely and loads have become my friends. They’ve been coming in for so long now.
“Dulwich is a really supportive place to run a business, everyone’s willing to help you out and refer people.”
Lauren works alongside a dedicated team of practitioners to offer bespoke treatment packages.
Lauren is excited about what the future holds for aesthetic medicine and how she can implement new developments into her clinic. The clientele is also changing rapidly: “I’ve worked in aesthetic medicine for eight years now,” Lauren told us, “I’ve noticed how there’s so many more men coming in now than there were at the beginning.”
She’s also excited about how scientific developments will change her business offerings. She’s currently exploring energy based devices, used to stimulate our own skin’s production of collagen.
Similarly, CO2 lasers are a new introduction in the aesthetic industry, emitting infrared light to promote skin resurfacing. Lauren tells us this is a medic-only device, which works to improve uneven skin texture and acne scarring.
Though the clinic is open to everyone, Lauren prefers to treat clients aged thirty and over, offering customised plans starting at approximately £185.
OPENING TIMES:
Monday: 9:30-18:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:30 – 20:00
Thursday : 09:30 – 20:00
Friday: 09:30 – 16:00
Saturday: 9:30 – 16:00
Sunday: Closed
Visit her website www.aestheticsbylaurenturner.com for more info
Aesthetics By Lauren Turner, 133 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London, SE22 8HX
The full line-up at the Greenwich Peninsula this summer
CHROMATIC RIVER WALK: JULY - AUGUST (FREE)
The Peninsula Summer is back this year with a season-long celebration of creativity, community and culture. Starting on the 10th July, the full programme features food, music and art.
The Peninsula is home to London's only rooftop basketball court, London's first elevated garden park, architecturally impressive Design District and the Canteen Food Hall. It also hosts the iconic O2 Arena and one of the capital's best collections of free to see public art.
This summer, throughout the whole of July and August, a series of summer activations are planned to keep you Greenwich locals and visitors and entertained.
MINI GOLF: RETURNS 10TH JULY
Wild Swim Mini golf returns this July with a technicolour golf course created by internationally recognised art duo Graphic Rewilding.
You can experience the studio's large-scale natureinspired installations, inspired by flora and fauna originally found in the Peninsula's historic marshlands.
This mini golf is the perfect way to round off an evening with friends and will run until August.
Canteen Courtyard, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ (tickets to be confirmed soon)
CHARITY SUPER.MKT- RETURNS 10TH JULY (FREE)
These pop-ups are a favourite at the Peninsula, bringing together a cohort of local and national charities from across the UK to retail together under one roof until August.
There will be a carefully selected mixture of pre-loved fashion, founded by some of fashion and retail's most brilliant minds, Wayne Hemingway MBE and Maria Chenoweth.
All proceeds go to charitable causes and is a type of retail that does good for both people and the planet.
NOW Gallery, Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
SUMMER STREET EATS: JULY TO AUGUST
Complementing the Canteen Food Hall, there will be a pop-up fleet of street food trucks lining the Peninsula and bring the flavours to the Peninsula's summer celebrations.
There will be long-time favourites including doughnuts, ice cream, pizzas, pick'n'mix, crepes, waffles and churros and more to choose from.
Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
The Chromatic River Walk by Kitty Joseph brings a sweep of colour to the Thames Park throughout July and August. She is known for her use of colour, light and movement.
This will be Graphic-turned-fashion designer Joseph's largest public installation to date. Textures will be inspired by the neon reflections on the river at sunset and aim to transform a simple walk into an uplifting, meditative experience.
Thames Path, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
JAZZ AND FOOD FESTIVAL: 26TH JULY (FREE)
This free-to-attend Rhythm and Taste Jazz and Food Festival will return to the peninsula on Saturday 26th July and is a one-day celebration of music, food and community.
It will bring together some genre-defying sounds and street flavours in a unique open-air setting.
For music, you can expect unmissable sounds from jazz collective Steamdown, rising talents Shunaji and Knats, Design District's radio community LOOSE. fm and more.
Location: Design District, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
FIREPIT GALLERY: TUESDAY- SATURDAY ALL SUMMER (FREE)
The Firepit gallery will be a place to explore and interact with new pieces of art and installations. There will be a variety of events, workshops, exhibitions and performances throughout summer. Firepit Gallery will also host community projects and will be an essential destination for anyone who loves art.
Firepit Gallery, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
GREENWICH AND DOCKLANDS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: 30-31ST AUGUST (FREE)
London's longest running free outdoor theatre and performing arts festival is back for its 30th edition titled Turning Worlds.
It will unite spectacle, music, atmosphere and joy and is all about making exciting things happen in unexpected spaces. From parkour acts to water performances- there's a whole line-up of amazing performances planned.
Peninsula Square and Design District, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
To learn more about the Peninsula's summer, visit: https://www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/ peninsula-summer
Evie Flynn
Healing through massage and movement: ―
By Evie Flynn
By Evie Flynn
Nestled in the heart of Rye Lane, Shep Sports Massage has been a trusted name in South London for over a decade. Specialising in sports massage, remedial therapy, and soft tissue work, owner Steven Sheppard shares the ethos and practice behind his business.
Steven’s knowledge and approach attracts clients from all across South London and beyond, helping people recover from soft-tissue injuries, reduce their aches and pains and generally feel more at ease in their bodies.
The clinic was initially based in Holdrons Arcade and Steven made the short move last year to a new premises at 151 Rye Lane.
“I love being part of the Peckham community,” Steven tells us. “Other businesses are really supportive of one another and the diversity of clients means no two days are the same.”
Steven prides his business on its ethical practise, committed to keeping Shep Sports Massage single-use-plastic free as part of Plastic Free Peckham. He is also an active member of the Peckham Business Forum and In Good Company, an initiative designed to champion local ethical businesses.
Steven tailors each treatment to the individual depending on what they need. This could be helping them to rehabilitate following an injury, releasing muscular tension causing migraines, promoting faster recovery from exercise or simply relaxation. He has developed a unique style over the years based on deep tissue massage, but incorporating other techniques like Swedish massage and some borrowed from Osteopathy.
In addition to massage, Steven now offers Natural Fitness classes, a specialist class taking place outdoors at Buckthrone Cutting Nature Reserve, SE4.
“My ethos is that most problems can be solved by returning to what’s natural for us,” Steven said. “A lot of my clients have problems caused by modern lifestyles which involve too much sitting, looking at screens and limited movement patterns.”
Movements include crawling, running, jumping, lifting, and throwing, all designed to help clients stay fit while having fun. “We also practice a lot of the skills we enjoyed when playing as children,” said Steven. “In the classes, we’ll often play a game of ‘the floor is lava,’ which is a lot of fun.”
Steven entered the world of massage after suffering from back pain himself. He made the
switch from a corporate career in recruitment and gained a Sports and Remedial Massage diploma in 2013.
“I never felt like recruitment was for me,”
Steven says. “I was having back problems myself, and that sparked my interest, as I found massage to be the most effective form of treatment.
“Due to a combination of that and exercise, I'm pleased to say I no longer have chronic pain and nowadays am able to run ultra-marathons.”
In 2024, Steven completed his seventh ultramarathon, running 100km in one day, a testament to the ethos of movement and recovery that guide his practice.
Prices at Shep Sports Massage start at £40 for a 30-minute massage, with the longest appointment available lasting 90 minutes.
Shep Sports Massage, 151 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4TL
Natural fitness classes are currently taking place on Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 at Buckthorne Cutting Nature Reserve.
Inside Peckham’s trusted Shep Sports Massage
Bitesize ―
By Louisa Woolf
East Dulwich’s new laid-back restaurant serves up their staple rotisserie chicken with its top-secret rub, with a range of sides including fries, asparagus and almonds, lentils vinaigrette and chicken-fat new potatoes.
John Ogier (ex-The Marksman and Lasdun) and chef Jack Coghlan (ex-Planque and Lyle's) are behind the new 20-seat restaurant, hoping to provide a “fairly simple but a relaxed and fun environment to enjoy rotisserie chicken, wine and piña coladas.”
Norbert's margarita, finished with a chicken skin salt rim, also features on the cocktail menu.
Both local to East Dulwich, they want to create a welcoming neighbourhood vibe, offering “super delicious chicken at a price point that works”.
The restaurant is walk-ins only, with online ordering coming soon, to pick up a chicken for dinner at home.
You can also get an £8 chicken, frankïoli and lettuce roll or a £12 chicken caesar salad, at lunchtimes only.
Melbourne Terrace, Melbourne Grove, London SE22 8RE. norbertslondon.com
CHILLI & GARLIC
Started by a group of friends with a shared love of food and travel, Chilli & Garlic is the new deli bringing the spirit of the Mediterranean to East Dulwich.
With over 35 years of combined culinary experience, the team behind Chilli & Garlic offers a customisable menu built around choice and flavour, without the heavy, meat-focused menus found elsewhere.
The concept is simple: pick a base (wrap or bowl), choose your filling (falafel, halloumi, or chicken), then load up on sides like creamy hummus, crisp salads, or even loaded fries.
There are a few tables if you want to sit in, or you can grab it to go. They’re open late, from 11am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.
1a Zenoria St, SE22 8HP
BOOK ELEPHANT
The Book Elephant, a cozy literary haven in Elephant and Castle, is adding a new twist to its story: wine and beer.
Opened last year by Tom Wrobel, a veteran bookseller with over 20 years’ experience, and his wife, Kasia, the shop has quickly become a favorite among local readers.
Now, thanks to the community’s mix of young professionals, the book shop is expanding the offering.
“It’s a different demographic to the one we have up north,” Kasia explains. “There are more conservative, older people there, whereas here there are young professionals.”
The new café and bar will offer coffee and a
curated drinks menu, creating an inviting space for evening events, book clubs, and relaxed browsing.
With its dedicated children’s corner, community events, and commitment to local authors, The Book Elephant is a vibrant cultural hub, now with a splash of something stronger.
They are open from 10am -7pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am-8pm Friday to Sunday.
16 Sayer St, SE17 1FH. Check upcoming events on Instagram @the_bookelephant.
LONDON CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
The London Craft Beer Festival is back, and this year, it’s got a brand-new home. After seven years at Tobacco Dock, the much-loved event is heading to Magazine London in Greenwich for the 2025 edition, taking place from July 18-19. And yes, unlimited beers are included in the price of your ticket.
Set on the Thames with panoramic views of Canary Wharf and The O2, the new venue promises more space, better vibes, and plenty of cold ones.
Over 100 breweries from around the world will be pouring over 800 different beers, including South London favourites like Gipsy Hill and Brixton Brewery, and several alcohol-free specialists.
Expect live music, riverside chill zones, and top-tier food from the likes of Bone Daddies and The Jolly Hog. It’s a two-minute stroll from North Greenwich tube or a scenic ride on the Uber boat.
Tickets start from £59.50 per person when you buy in a group of four.
Magazine London, 11 Ordnance Cres, SE10 0JH.
Chilli & Garlic
Jack and John, Norberts. Photo by Anton Rodriguez
NORBERT'S
Light out of darkness in Camberwell: ―
Caravaggio returns as a gelato and dessert bar
By Evie Flynn
Afamiliar name has returned to Camberwell, not as the Italian restaurant many locals will remember, but reinvented as an artisan dessert and gelato cafe. This marks a new chapter for a family business with longstanding roots in the Camberwell area.
After nearly two decades as a beloved family-run Italian restaurant on Camberwell’s Church Street, the original Caravaggio closed its doors in May 2023 and Silk Road, an independent Chinese restaurant, took its place.
However, two years later Caravaggio is back due to demand from locals, taking over a former Betfred unit opposite Camberwell Green.
After a renovation project and grand opening in mid-April, the team is back in full swing, steering away from pizza and pasta and instead offering coffee, Italian gelato and a wide selection of artisan desserts.
This transformation was led by Cesar Saglan, who worked at the original restaurant for over a decade before taking the reins of the business from his father.
Cesar explains: “I used to help my dad and the family run the restaurant, but now it’s solely my business.”
He adds with a laugh, “Though this time, the family is helping me.
“We’ve been in Camberwell for 18 years, since 2007,” Cesar tells us. “We closed the restaurant after Covid and decided to reopen as a lot of customers were asking for us to return.
“It’s changed a lot since then. A lot of restaurants have come and gone, but the people here are still the same in many ways. Everyone knows each other, it’s like a family.”
The strong sense of community in Camberwell was a key reason Cesar felt inspired to bring Caravaggio back, but this time with a new focus.
“We asked ourselves, what’s missing? There are so many restaurants now, but hardly anywhere just for desserts. We wanted to do something different with a demand.”
Despite being a reinvention, Caravaggio still feels familiar. The revamped shop is just opposite Camberwell Green, it’s the perfect place to stop on a sunny day and is already attracting crowds on hot days.
Inside, the Italian gelato counter steals the show, with twenty-seven different flavours on offer. Choices range from aperol spritz to passion fruit sorbet and their customer favourite, pistachio.
All of their gelato is gluten-free and they offer vegan cones and lots of dairy-free options too. You can expect to pay £3.50 for a smaller one scoop portion, £5 for a medium two-scoop serving and
£6.50 for a large three-scoop tower.
“We’ve also got traditional Italian desserts like tiramisu, cheesecake, profiteroles and also Turkish baklava, which people really love,” says Cesar. They even have a new addition of pistachio soufflé, listening to the demand of pistachio ice cream.
The baklava is made fresh daily, and is priced at £5 for a generous portion, with an option to add a scoop of gelato for just £2 extra. All the other desserts and cakes are £5 for a large slice, perfect to share or enjoy on your own.
There’s also a wide range of drink options, from a freshly brewed coffee menu complete with all the syrups. A recent addition is their milkshake menu, and for pistachio lovers, if the gelato and soufflé weren’t enough, you can enjoy it in milkshake form too.
Sitting in Caravaggio talking to Cesar, it was clear the clientele was diverse. Some guests had laptops out, working remotely over coffee and cake, while others gathered with friends or family, enjoying a more relaxed afternoon treat.
“We get all sorts of people coming in,” Cesar says. “Families with kids, teenagers on dates, people working on their laptops and plenty who swing by after their office jobs for a little treat.” With a smile, Cesar adds, “The kids are the best customers.”
True to its roots, Caravaggio’s remains a family affair, with Cesar running the shop alongside his mother, father, and brother.
Despite retiring after the closure of the original shop, Cesar’s father, Frank Saglam, can’t stay away from the business and still helps out most days in the new Caravaggio. Cesar describes him to us as “the main man behind the business.”
Looking ahead, we asked Cesar what was in store for Caravaggio. He says he will be working hard in the Camberwell store for the foreseeable, but he’s already thinking bigger.
He would love to open up more gelato stores, expanding the new Caravaggio niche and bringing the sweetness to wider South London.
Open daily from 11am to 9:30pm Caravaggio, 23 Camberwell Green SE5 7AA
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hello JoJo
Camberwell’s new all-day restaurant and bakery opened its doors in May, taking over Italian Forza Win’s former spot on Church Street.
By Katherine Johnston
It was founded by Camberwell couple, Jo(Jo) Lavender and Rob Newlan, and will also be home to a talented team of chefs and bakers, including head baker Jo Garner (ex-Toad, Dusty Knuckle) and head chef Will Faris (ex-Naughty Piglets).
Positioned with pride in the heart of Camberwell, Jo and Rob see the new restaurant as a true ‘love letter’ to the area, one written in flaky pastries, cheesy potato dumplings, and truly great south London hospitality. For them, hello JoJo couldn't have happened anywhere else.
“Something special happened when we moved to Camberwell three years ago. We felt at home. We felt excited by the vibrancy, variety and vibes of the whole neighbourhood,” they recall.
“We moved in on Christmas Eve a couple of years ago, we were greeted with big hugs from our neighbours and we knew it would be ok.”
The bakery will be open from 8am every day, serving
fresh bread and pastries, from classics like bacon rolls and honey buns to creative favourites like pizza rolls and their unofficial signature: the savoury Bunny Chow doughnut. All served alongside their signature South Londonroasted speciality coffee.
A glimpse at the lunch menu reveals dishes like marinated courgette and asparagus salad, sourdough topped with grilled sardines, or fresh curds with broad beans and smoked artichokes.
In the evenings, the menu is more elevated, with dishes like Tamworth pork chop with a buttery spring garlic sauce, or smoked potato dumplings with spring greens.
The drinks list features low-intervention wines, local beers, and seasonal cocktails, with plenty of non-alcoholic options also on offer.
The team behind hello JoJo hope to add to what they call the “vibrant, creative and infectiously independent
spirit” that Camberwell brings to “a world that can feel a bit big and bland”.
“We are lucky that in the first couple of weeks since opening, people have said lovelier things than we ever could have dreamt,” they add.
“We just want people to come for delicious food, and to have a wonderful time with their friends, and for hello JoJo to be a real compliment to the neighbourhood - and if we achieve that, then I suppose I would just love them to say: I can't wait to come back.”
Bookings are open for dinner fromTuesday to Saturday, and for lunch on Sunday.
Bakery: Monday-Sunday, 8am-3pm
Lunch: Wednesday-Sunday, 12pm-3pm Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:30pm-9:30pm 31 Camberwell Church St, SE5 8TR. www.hellojojo.co.uk
hello JoJo's founders Jo Lavender and Rob Newlan
Summer Time at the Southbank Centre
Until Sunday 31 August
Dive in for art, performance, music, free events and outdoor fun, and find a warm welcome at the Southbank Centre this summer
The Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation’s top five visitor attractions, showcasing world-class artists, right in the heart of Lambeth. Join us this summer with plenty of outdoor fun and free events for all ages across our 11-acre site on the River Thames. Come to splash in the fountain, relax in our Roof Garden, sample sizzling street food and soak up sun, shows and art. We’re just a short bus or train ride away!
Climb the famous yellow stairs or take the lift to the top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall and find our beloved Roof Garden; home to over 200 wild native plants, a luscious lawn, the Roof Garden Bar & Kitchen and spectacular views of the city.
There’s plenty to eat and drink across our bars, restaurants and cafes, including panoramic views from the new Seventy5th Balcony Bar. With a huge choice of global and local street food and drinks, the Southbank Centre Food Market (open Fridays to Sundays) is a must-visit. Plus, take your pick of our summer pop-ups: Chocofruit, Frank!, Jimmy’s BBQ Club, SNOG, Truffle Burger, The Thirsty Farrier and Bar Under the Bridge.
Discover exciting music, dance, art, literature and free events across our series and festivals this summer. The packed programme includes; New Music Biennial (Friday 4 – Sunday 6 July) with some of the best new music being composed in the UK in a free festival; ESEA
Dive in UNTIL SUN 31 AUG
Encounters (Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 July), a showcase of incredible artistry from East and South East Asia and the diaspora; and Dance Your Way Home (Wednesday 23 Jul – Friday 29 August), a summer celebration of the dancefloor and all the ways that dance connects us.
At the Hayward Gallery, don’t miss the captivating, creative world of Yoshitomo Nara (Until Sunday 31 August) in the largest European retrospective of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists, featuring more than 150 works in drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and ceramics.
Explore free public art across the site, including the familyfavourite Appearing Rooms fountain by artist Jeppe Hein , or get your groove on and discover free dance events on the Riverside Terrace throughout the summer.
Visit www.southbankcentre. co.uk/summer to find out more about what’s on this summer at the Southbank Centre
Photo by Cesare De Giglio
Photo by Adam Luszniak
Photo by Mike Massaro
CAREERS FAIR 2025
The team behind The Elephant, in partnership with Southwark College, is delighted to announce the return of the 2025 Careers Fair.
Building on the success of last year’s event, it will be a fantastic opportunity for young people in Southwark to explore opportunities with employers and education providers from a variety of sectors.
DATE: Wednesday 25th June
TIME: 11am – 4pm
VENUE: Southwark College 25 The Cut, London SE1 8LF
SCAN HERE TO SIGN UP
By Evie Flynn
Vauxhall’s FREE Tuesday night film night is back this summer, showcasing blockbusters on a big screen in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
An outdoor screen, local food and drink vendors and a series of feel-goof films are all coming to Vauxhall this summer every Tuesday night in July.
Where: Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens
When: Every Tuesday in July, films start at 7pm
What to bring: Blankets, snacks, friends and family
Tickets: Free, book here: https:// beinvauxhall.com/summer-in-vauxhall/
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Canada Water comes to life
As we head into summer, things are really warming up at Canada Water. A new cultural hotspot is forming around Canada Dock, welcoming everyone to relax by the water, listen to live music, eat locally grown food and immerse themselves in the Minecraft experience. All this in a location overlooking the revitalised wetland habitat.
Corner Corner is a venue with many faces. Looking for a spot to meet friends, work remotely or simply take some time to yourself? Drop in and find your spot. There’s plenty of open-plan seating and free WiFi – available whether or not you choose to grab a coffee from the Armenian café Sireli. Hungry? Check out the options on offer at the food hall, with offerings from London-based independent operators including fried chicken from legendary Chick N Sours, Taiwanese rice bowls & bao from Jou Jou’s Bites and a taste of Mexico from Masa Tacos.
The food hall is supplied with ultra-fresh herbs and salads from the on-site vertical farm. The farm is run by Harvest London, who are on a mission to get people thinking about the future of food production and how it fits into our rapidly changing cityscapes. The rows of crops, growing in nutrient-rich solution under LED lights, can be seen through the glass by people dining in the food hall. This not only makes the local produce story very real, but guarantees ultimate freshness.
Corner Corner’s music programme, curated by Broadwick (of Printworks London fame) features an eclectic mix of jazz, funk and world music, with both live acts and DJs. No tickets are needed, all are welcome to come and enjoy. Anyone living within a one-mile radius of Corner Corner can sign up for a 10% discount on food and drink at cornercorner.com.
Canada Dock
This piece of the local landscape hums with history of the working docks. Now it’s been given a new lease of life as a haven for wildlife. In partnership with London Wildlife Trust and contractors Galldris, British Land created three wetland habitats and 1km of shallow edges that provide ideal nesting
conditions for birds. People can get close to the wildlife by taking a stroll along the 170m Rafter Walk. Designed by award-winning local architect Asif Khan, the boardwalk is named for the dock workers who manoeuvred timber around the dock. It passes by the restored Deal Porters sculpture, helping to make it a celebration of both the area’s history and nature. The southern edge’s new amphitheatre-style seating is a great place to stop and enjoy the ambience, and has proved a popular spot during the recent sunny weather.
Canada Water Leisure Centre
Opening its doors to the public soon, the state-of-the-art leisure centre will feature an eight-lane swimming pool, learner pool, multi-court sports hall, world-class gym and studios for fitness, yoga and more. It will have something for everyone, and be accessible to all.
Public realm
Marker Way is opening soon as a pedestrian and cycle route linking Canada Dock to Lower Road, enabling people to get to Southwark Park more quickly. The new cut-through will also provide access to the newly created green escape at Dock Office Gardens, the leisure centre and the new restaurants (see below), forming part of a network of routes designed to help people move through the area under their own steam.
New restaurants
Also coming soon to the dock area will be new eating spots – the first to open in the new spaces being built within phase 1 of the development. Sushi Revolution, from hospitality expert and Rotherhithe resident Aidan Bryan and sushi chef Tom Blackshaw, will bring al fresco dining to the new Dock Office Gardens. The Village Tree, from the team behind local favourite The Pear Tree, will offer signature coffee perfect for the morning commute, and an evening menu to enjoy as the sun sets.
Keep up to date with what’s happening on the Canada Water development using the details below
Corner Corner viewed from Rafter Walk
Visitors to Canada Dock view the wetlands from Rafter Walk
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Brockwell Hall is now open again thanks to a transformative £7.7 million investment from Lambeth Council, including £3.9 million funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and support of the Brockwell Park Community Partners. Be among the first to experience the timeless charm of this historic venue, which is beautifully restored to blend heritage with modern elegance. Whether you're planning a private celebration, a corporate or community event or simply want to explore, Brockwell Hall offers the perfect setting for any occasion. Book your event today and become part of the next chapter in Brockwell Hall’s rich history.
Established in 1813, Brockwell Hall is a stunning Grade II* listed Georgian Mansion House set centrally within the grounds of the historic Brockwell Park, surrounded by over 125 acres of abundant nature, with panoramic views of the City. Offering a variety of multipurpose spaces, Brockwell Hall is the ideal location for celebrations, conferences, and community events, with the capacity to accommodate up to 200 guests.
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Corner Corner, located directly opposite Canada Water tube station, is home to a brand-new food hall, venue and even an indoor vertical farm.
The multi-use space is based in the former branch of The Range at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre and is the centrepiece at the heart of the Canada Water Masterplan.
The free-to-enter venue spans over 55,000ft and the Food Hall brings together four different food vendors: Cafe by Sireli, Masa Tacos, Chick N Sours and Jou Jou Bites.
The food offering is curated by KERB, who are the team behind Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden, and the live events are brought together by Broadwick, the same people behind famous London venues, such as Printworks and The Drumsheds.
However, the pièce de résistance is the vertical farm taking centre stage as you enter the food hall. Lit up by red and blue LED lights, the farm is London’s biggest indoor vertical farm and provides fresh produce directly to the vendors inside the Food Hall.
Harvest London are the team behind the vertical farm and we spoke to Chris Davies, Founder and CEO, about what vertical farming is and how it fits into the Corner Corner development.
Chris explains that they “grow using hydroponics and LED lights so we can put our farms in our cities.” Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil and the red and blue LED lights are the best wavelengths absorbed by the plants.
Vertical farms are not only sustainable, but they are also time efficient. Chris explained that “the UK imports between 75 and 95 percent of all its fruit and vegetables.” Alternatively, Harvest London “localise that food production so we can go from harvest to delivery in four hours.”
Chris told us: “If you compare vertical farms with traditional agriculture, we can produce up to 350 times the amount of produce in the same amount of space
LOCALLY SOURCED Surrey Quays’ vertical farm
Evie Flynn
A LOOK INSIDE THE NEW 2,000 CAPACITY VENUE, FOOD HALL AND INDOOR FARM
and we can do that with 95 percent less water, 95 percent less fertiliser and 100 percent pesticide free.”
The salads and sandwiches you eat at one of the vendors inside Corner Corner use produce from the vertical farm and the garnishes in the cocktails are also grown in this unusual way.
He summed up Harvest London’s role in the partnership as “part of a wider project at Corner Corner, bringing together food, sustainability and operators such as KERB and Broadwick.”
In the wider event space, there will be a rich programme of live music and activities, with a particular emphasis on live jazz and a rotating series of DJs. Their opening season (until 6th July 2025) is free for all to attend.
Simon Aldred, Group Strategy Director at Broadwick Group, said that they always “engage with
local councils, businesses, and creatives… whether through job creation, supporting independent talent, or bringing footfall to the surrounding neighbourhood.
“Community input also helps shape our programming, making sure it resonates with the people who live and work in the area,” he added.
Broadwick are also spearheading an initiative to support emerging talent by giving newer artists the chance to perform before and after headline sets on Friday and Saturday nights.
Chris shared that Harvest London is in the process of organising group tours for local people to see the vertical farm in action, learn more about hydroponics, and maybe even taste some of the herbs and leafy greens!
Meanwhile, for video-game lovers, Corner Corner is currently home to ‘Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue’ immersive adventure and gift shop selling exclusive merchandise.
Corner Corner’s opening follows the recent announcement of the first two retail lettings within newly built spaces at Canada Water, Sushi Revolution and The Village Tree, which will open their doors later this year.
To learn more about the new venue, visit cornercorner.com
Corner Corner, Maritime Street, London, SE16 7LL.
