South Londoner - July 2021 by Community Matters Media Ltd

SOUTH LONDonER July 2021

STAND UP AND BE C0UNTED Immigration lawyer by day, stand-up comedian by night. Meet rising star Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes

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July 2021

About us ― We’ve been based in the old Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey since 1994. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer. Our flagship publication, the Southwark News launched in 1987 and is now London’s only independent, paid for newspaper. We also publish the Greenwich and Lewisham Weekender every week.

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We created the Bermondsey Biscuit and Rotherhithe Docker in 2018 with support from sponsors including Sellar, Grosvenor, British Land, and many more local businesses.

Orwell in the park, blues in Brixton, Vauxhall Pride & more

We use 100% recovered paper from the Ortviken papermill in Sweden, a green energy provider who use biofuel instead of oil and provide heat for 10,000 single family homes.

Editor

Laura Burgoine

Deputy Editor

Cara Cummings

Design

Lizzy Tweedale, Dan Martin, Aurelio Medina

Marketing

Tammy Jukes, Clarry Frewin, Lorraine Wood, Katie Boyd, Sophie Ali

Media Partnerships

Anthony Phillips

Finance

Emrah Zeki

Managing Directors

Chris Mullany and Kevin Quinn

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Local Faces South London’s rising comedy star Sikisa talks stand up, stage fright, and taking aim at stereotypes

11-20 The Year of the Elephant Your guide to life and style in revamped Elephant and Castle

21 Wellbeing A women-only gym for all walks of life 23 Family Rainbow family Pride party, free wildlife

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gardening and a festival of fairy tales

25-33 Food and Drink The new generation of craft distillers

taking south London by storm & the latest restaurant, bar and café news

34-39 Home Décor delights at Greenwich’s Tailor and

Email southlondonermag@gmail.com Phone

Home secretary

020 7231 5258

Forge, and a look inside SE16 properties

Twitter @southlondonmag Instagram thesouthlondoner

Website thesouthlondoner.co.uk

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A Love Letter to South London The founder of local drinks delivery service Growler talks people watching in Peckham and hunting hidden gems in Nunhead Nisa

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The local line-up for your diary ― Cara Cummings

696 FESTIVAL – BLACK BRITISH MUSIC AT THE HORNIMAN

POP UP SCREENS OUTDOOR CINEMA

Black British music takes centre stage at the Horniman Museum and Gardens this month in 696 Festival, which will showcase south London’s live music scene, from Afrofuturist hip-hop to jazz and soul. Through a series of live gigs, installations, collaborations, residencies and specially commissioned works, 696 will celebrate Black British music genres and the people working in them, including local artists and promoters.

Continuing the alfresco entertainment theme - make the most, people! - London’s leading outdoor cinema pioneers Pop Up Screens are back from this month. To celebrate their 10th birthday, they’ve lined up a supersized summer schedule of screenings across the capital. Catch feel-good classics like The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing and Notting Hill in various venues in Brockley, Oval, Hither Green and North Greenwich, with a fully stocked bar and street food to boot.

Until 24 October. 100 London Rd, SE23 3PQ. Full lineup and tickets at: horniman.ac.uk/series/696

ANIMAL FARM - OUTDOOR THEATRE IN MAYOW PARK Sydenham-based theatre company Spontaneous Productions stage a new production of George Orwell’s satire on totalitarianism at Mayow Park’s Bowling Green this month. Expect powerful physical theatre performances, stylised designs and costumes, original music by Paul Tornbohm and occasional audience participation in a highly imaginative, outdoor show that promises a journey into the dark heart of man – and pig… Until 11 July, 2pm. The Bowling Green, Mayow Park, SE26 4SS. £15 adults, £10 concessions. Not suitable for under-11s. Book via spontaneousproductions.co.uk

vauxhall pride SW8 will be even more fabulous this month as a 4-night celebration of south London’s LGBTQI+ community kicks off at Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden, organised by Vauxhall One. An unmissable line up features legends of the local queer scene, including Sheila Simmonds hosting a special Pride Bingo, takeovers by Above The Stag Theatre and the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, and a huge closing party on Saturday 17th. 14-17 July, various times. 6A South Lambeth Place, SW8 1SP. From £12.50; book via beinvauxhall.com/vauxhall-pride/

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Until 19 September. £14 adults, £9 under-12s. Full schedule and tickets at popupscreens.co.uk

THE ALBANY SUMMER IN THE GARDEN

OLD DIRTY BRASSTARDS AT BLUES KITCHEN

Deptford’s cutting-edge arts venue the Albany has launched a pay-what-you-decide series of summer shows, all taking place in its Covid-secure garden and featuring theatre, music, spoken word, films and family fun. Audiences can pay whatever they can after each show finishes - and with fresh sourdough pizzas available to order from nearby Taproom, too, summer in Deptford looks mighty fine indeed.

South London’s very own award-winning, 10-piece ‘drum n’ brass’ band have been wowing crowds around the world - including at Glastonbury - since forming in Forest Hill in 2012. The mighty party starters return for two nights at Brixton’s Blues Kitchen this month, performing their epic brass twists on two iconic albums: Oasis’ Definitely Maybe on 22 July, and Arctic Monkeys’ Whatever People Say I Am That’s What I’m Not on 29th.

Until 19 August. Douglas Way, SE8 4AG. Full line up at thealbany.org.uk

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“Equality is about people seeing us as more than tits and bums” ― Cara Cummings

South London’s rising comedy star Sikisa talks stand up, stage fright, and taking aim at stereotypes

omedian, writer, podcaster, immigration lawyer - Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes has one helluva CV. The BBC New Comedy Award Competition finalist is taking the comedy world by storm, recently debuting on Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and being nominated for Best Newcomer at the Leicester Comedy Festival. On the eve of her new stand up show Bad Guy (Work in Progress) at the Camden Fringe in August, Sikisa opens up about diversity, Barbados, and how a hungry lion changed her life... When did you start performing comedy? I’ve been doing standup for about six years. I worked in the Cavendish Arms in Stockwell they run live events at the pub like live comedy, burlesque, music etc - and my boss said to me, “You’ve got a funny personality. You should give it a go.” I went onstage and riffed for five minutes about lions, completely off the cuff. There was a story about a lion escaping the zoo in the papers, and I remember riffing along the lines of - “It just wants fresh meat, it’s had artificial stuff all its life!” People didn’t laugh laugh - there weren’t any actual jokes! but they seemed to find me funny as a person... Did you get the stand up bug straight away? Having to talk in front of people was a big step for me. I’m not very good at public speaking, which people find hilarious given what I do now. It felt uncomfortable; I was used to being behind a bar, pulling pints and making people smile. But I realised how nice it is to let people laugh with you. For the first year and half, I was just doing it for fun. Then I ended up in a major competition and was like: oh crap, apparently I’m funny! It’s difficult to get over the fear, sometimes. When you get put forward for big gigs like Jonathan Ross, you worry about being rubbish, and then you worry that you don’t deserve to be there. Everyone has imposter syndrome sometimes, but especially in comedy - you worry about how you’re

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being perceived. You do stand up to make people laugh, which means they have to like you. It’s an interesting concept. How would you describe your comedy ? It’s really just an exaggeration of me. I don’t have a persona. I like to talk about things that are relatable, honest, and properly connect with audience members. People normally say I'm just a big ball of energy; it’s nice to be able to present that on stage. Tell us about how Barbados has shaped your identity. It’s the most important part of my culture. I say that even though I was born in the UK. Both my parents are from Barbados, although my dad is half-Jamican - he’d kill me if I didn’t say that! I’ve had Barbadian citizenship since I was born and call myself Bajan. Barbados is home for me, and has been all my life. It’s been lovely to have contrasting cultures, growing up in the city in London and then going back to the country life in Barbados. What does south London mean to you? I’ve always lived in Union Grove, Stockwell and Vauxhall. South London is roots. I don’t like when people stereotype south London as a “bad” area. No: it may not have had the best reputation when I was growing up, but that doesn’t mean it’s just gangs, prostitutes or drug dealers around here. South London is a great hub of talented, smart people doctors, lawyers and engineers - and just because I grew up on a council estate doesn’t define me. As a comic and an imigration lawyer, I - much like south London - don’t like to be defined. I do my job because I want to change people's lives. Doing things to build a better community is part of what south London is. Comedy has had a pretty infamous problem with diversity in the past. What’s it like being a black woman on the circuit today? It’s been... interesting. Sometimes you do a show where you’re the only person of colour, or woman, on the bill. I won’t gig for someone who I’m aware might be booking me just to show they’re not racist, or so they have gender equality on the bill. I want to be booked because I’m funny, not because I’m black, or a woman. We should see everyone as more than their gender, race, religion or culture. If something’s funny, it doesn’t matter who or where it comes from. The comedy world needs to allow more people a platform; there are so many funny people that are not being showcased. There need to be more role models, more people on TV that represent the world we’re living in. We didn’t see a black comedian on TV apart from Lenny Henry for years. I'm so happy to see increasing visibility in the media, but as a black woman I want my cousin and godchildren to grow up seeing people like them on TV not being represented as a gang member, or a terrorist if they’re Muslim. I want to see them in roles which are positive, and that’s happening slowly.

You work actively to support female comedy and female-centred charities. Why is that important to you?

“I was just doing it for fun. Then I ended up in a major competition and was like: oh crap, apparently I’m funny”

I think because we are seen as a minority, some people still see us as weak. We’re not weak - we’re hard-working, we’re breadwinners. I hate when I get announced as a ‘female comic’. I’m a person. Equality is about people seeing us for something more than tits and bums. As a person of colour, and a female, I’ve always been told I’ve got to work harder than my counterparts in order to succeed. I don’t see why that has to be the case. Why don’t I get equal pay, or the same respect? Having a platform to campaign for that for other women is, I think, essential.

out. Stand up wasn’t a dream for me; it’s something that fell into my lap. If there’s something you enjoy, and you want it to continue, you have to work hard at it. Just carry on following that dream and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it. What can we expect from Bad Guy? You can expect lots of energy. Lots of jokes! You’re gonna hear some stories - it’s set in a party and it’s very me: real, honest and funny. We’ll talk about race, stereotyping, me being called intimidating because I'm a woman… The show got nominated for best appearance at the Leicester Comedy Festival this year so hopefully it’s got legs!

Any advice for people thinking about giving comedy a go?

Sikisa’s work-in-progress show Bad Guy (Work in Progress) takes place at 9pm on 10th August, at 2Northdown, King's Cross, N1 9BG.

Just do it! If you don’t take a chance on something that you want to do, you’ll never find

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The year of the Elephant ― Laura Burgoine

Once hailed as the Piccadilly of the south, Elephant and Castle is undergoing a £2.3 billion makeover, with Lendlease creating the new 2-acre Elephant Park, waterscape play area Elephant Springs, and foodie destinations Ash Avenue and Sayer Street. Now, along with world class authentic Latin American cuisine, for which the area’s famed, is a pioneering street-food market, craft beer, super lattes, and the biggest Four Quarters retro arcade bar yet.

Going Out, Out Airy street market Mercato Metropolitano is leading London’s green movement as a sustainable food hall, boasting street food from all over the world as well as a garden bar, cocktail truck, and both undercover and outdoor areas. Opening in August comes Four Quarters’ biggest retro arcade yet (fans will know its outfits in Peckham and Hackney Wick). The Elephant Park flagship venue features over 30 vintage arcade machines (from Street Fighter to Sega Rally), eight console booths, two big-screen gaming areas, 16 craft beers on tap, cocktails, burgers and bites. At the Imperial War Museum, you’ll find military tanks, planes, recreations of World War 1 trenches and the Blitz. The Ai WeiWei History of bombs exhibition is on until September 5, free with general admission. For nightlife, home of dance music the Ministry of Sound, is gearing up for raves every Tuesday from July 22, and has a banging summer line-up featuring SG Lewis, Gareth Emery, John Summit, Netsky and plenty more parties to get your #HotVaxSummer started. Pivoting like it’s nobody’s business, the Ministry also now has a swanky coworking space on Borough Road). Drawing Room Art Gallery is the only public, non-profit gallery in the UK and Europe dedicated to international contemporary drawing. The Bold and Saucy theatre company has transformed a 1950s office block to create a home for BOLD elephant, an immersive theatre company launching last month with a series of BOLD Beginnings performances screened online. Continues overleaf

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latin american restaurants Home to London’s Latin American community, Elephant and Castle is su casa for authentic South American cuisine. You’ll find Peruvian soups, fish stews and Creole rice dishes at Sabor Peruano on Newington Butts, Colombian flavours at Casa Colombia, and Colombian and meaty South American grills at Lenos and Carbon. Eat Ecuadorian at Rincon Costeno or Costa Azul (which specialises in Ecuadorian small plates and platters), Venezuelan at Los Chamos, and general Latin American fare at Borondo, as well as at Paladar which offers sharing plates and cocktails. For Mexican flavours and fiestas, look no further than Hermanos Taco House, and Mexican Kitchen. Discover a fusion of European and South American flavours at Tupi. The Elephant

restaurant (which you’ll also find in Croydon’s BoxPark and Peckham Rye) boasts a bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm6pm. The Brazilian Bellini and Sangria option costs £28 per person, while Prosecco and Aperol spritz is £33 per person, including one main course over a 1.5 hour slot. Or live every day like the weekend with £5 cocktails at Happy Hour on Monday to Friday from 4pm-8pm. For more global flavours, check out Beza on Sayer Street, which does vegan Ethiopian food, or Pot and Rice, specialising in claypot rice and cheung fun dishes, as well as side dishes from East Asia. Modern Asian Grocery Shop Hekede on Gabriel Walk has an Asian style café serving bubble tea and offers free delivery for orders over £60.

ELEPHANT

THROUGH

THE YEARS

Roman era

Old Kent Road and Newington Causeway roughly followed two Roman routes, Watling Street and Stane Street, leading into Londinium via an early incarnation of London Bridge. On either side of the Elephant and Castle junction was Newington and Walworth, separate villages among market gardens, fields and marshlands.

18th Century

As new bridges were built across the Thames, Elephant and Castle transformed into a fashionable Georgian commuter suburb.

Victorian era

Industry and transport had led to a population increase and by the end of the century, the area was home to a diverse mix of people living in large detached Georgian homes, modest almhouses, and traditional terraces.

1890s-1940s

Elephant and Castle came alive, becoming known as ‘the Piccadilly of the south’ with the Elephant and Castle Theatre, Trocadero, and the 4000-seater South London Palace of Varieties playing host to stars of the day, like Charlie Chaplin. Commerce boomed with new department stores like Rabbit’s Shoes, Hurlock’s, and William Tarn and Co. Best of all, it was easy to get to, with transport ranging from the arrival of the horse bus in 1829, the first overland rail link in 1862, the Northern Line in 1890, followed by electric trams, motor buses, and the Baker St and Waterloo (now Baker St) line in 1906. Continues on page 16

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s we look forward to the summer months and having fun together, Team London Bridge is collaborating with award winning artist Ray Lee to bring the outdoor sonic adventure, CONGREGATION to the London Bridge area. Come and take a voyage of discovery with your friends and family through the streets and parks of London Bridge. Explore the surrounding area ending at a secret location led by a magical sphere. The orb, seemingly has a mind of its own as it tells you which way to walk by the sounds it makes, if you’re not heading in the right direction, it will let you know! As you go on your journey through familiar sites and less known territory you will reach a destination where there will be an encounter of the spheres and a pulsing web of electronic sound. Congregation has been created by multi-award-winning artist and composer Ray Lee. Ray has toured his work nationally and internationally with appearances at major outdoor programmes around the world. Although he isn’t a stranger to the area, as in 2018 he brought The Ethometric Museum to the Ugly Duck space in Tanner

Street. As well as joining us in London Bridge this Summer, he will have sonic installations at the Brighton Festival and Norwich and Norfolk Festival. Ellie Beedham, Director of Arts at Team London Bridge, said ‘We are delighted to bring Ray Lee’s brilliant sonic experience, Congregation to the London Bridge area. We are looking forward to welcoming our local community and visitors to experience arts, culture and everything else the area has to offer.’ Congregation is part of a year-round cultural programme run by Team London Bridge who work with partners and over 400 business members, who strive to make London Bridge sustainable, culturally innovative and compelling for business, residents and tourists. https:// atlondonbridge.com Congregation is presented by Team London Bridge, Ray Lee and Potters Fields Park Management Trust with Unicorn Theatre, London Bridge City, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, Southwark Council, JMB Estates, Guy’s and St Thomas Foundation and STAMP. Congregation was developed as a result of an initial residency at

the National Theatre Studio and R&D support from The Kitchen (Appetite, Stoke on Trent) and a Without Walls Blueprint R&D award. It was commissioned by Norwich and Norfolk Festival and Out There Festival Great Yarmouth with financial support from Without Walls, OCM, Oxford Brookes University and 101 Outdoor Arts, Newbury. TIMES AND TICKETS. Wednesday 11 August, Thursday 12 August, Friday 13 August 12.30pm, 5pm, 8pm Saturday 14 August and Sunday 15 August 12.30pm, 4pm, 7pm Tickets are on sale from www.unicorntheatre.com £5 per orb for group of up to four people. Children are very welcome. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. This event is covid safe.

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pizza Hot off the heels of successful operations in Nunhead, Crystal Palace, Herne Hill and West Norwood, sourdough specialists Four Hundred Rabbits have opened in Elephant Park with their iconic range of pizzas; watch out for current special pork rillette and new season asparagus. They also serve Allpress coffee, craft beer on tap, Borough wines, cocktails, and posh soft drinks and snacks. Camberwell fave Theo’s Pizzeria is now dishing up its signature Neopolitan pizzas to the Elephant.

baked goods Sweet Olive’s is your one-stop shop for bespoke cakes, cupcakes, macarons, cookies and other sweet treats.

Don your chef’s hat at Bobo Social Fans of eatery Bobo Social can now go behind the scenes and make their own kitchen creations. Join the Head Chef for an Experimental Burger cooking class where you’ll spend an hour and a half getting your burger chemistry sparking with a range of exotic meats such as kangaroo, zebra, ostrich and of course BOBO’s classic rare-breed beef. Classes are on Mondays at 7pm and cost £25.95 per person. Every Thursday, Bobo Social also hosts Introduction To Wine workshops. The perfect opportunity to learn about wine’s different flavours and robes, with the help of a connoisseur. During a one-hour session, you’ll be offered six different wines to taste and train your palate like a professional. Classes run every Thursday at 7pm and cost £49 per person. Bobo Social is at 23 Sayer St, SE17 1FY. Phone: 077 8080 8071. https://bobosocial.com

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Paladar Latin American restaurant and wine shop at St George’s Circus is just five minutes’ walk along London Road, to the north of Elephant and Castle. “When we opened in late 2017 we could see the potential of the location” says Charles Tyler, Director of Paladar. “Whilst we are not located right in the heart of the main Elephant Park development area, we are housed in a listed Georgian building dating from 1818 and have a delightful secret courtyard garden – which has been a Godsend to us during the pandemic.” Chef Jose Rubio-Guevara's creative dishes are designed for sharing and take inspiration from Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Cuba.

For organic, fair trade coffee and Best Coffee based frappucinos, look no further than Elephant Arcade’s Black Cowboy Coffee. Art Café London (on London Road behind London South Bank University) works with local and international art galleries to stage pop-up art events and exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists. Healthy café Nue Ground has opened on Churchyard Row (they have a Clapham outfit on Abbeville Road) with a ‘root to stem’ sustainable cooking philosophy. Go for chickpea and courgette waffles, vegan burgers, salmon poke bowls and ‘super lattes’ made from charcoal and macadamia milk.

Nunhead Gardener is growing in more ways than one, with a new garden centre on Sayer Street following on from the success of outposts in Camberwell and Nunhead. The team of horticulturalists cater for urban gardeners and home jungle enthusiasts alike. Flower subscriptions really took off during lockdown (elevating the usual ‘delivered to your door’ offerings). Flowers by Flourish are based out of Newington Industrial Estate and offer seasonal bouquets delivered weekly, fortnightly or monthly from £20 upwards.

Late 19th & 20th century

1960s

Although the area thrived, it faced problems with slum developments emerging to house the rising population, resulting in many residents enduring poor living conditions. Bombing destroyed most of the area in WW2, with 50 acres redeveloped afterwards into high density, slab block estates and a large gyratory road system.

The Elephant and Castle shopping centre was built, the first of its kind in Europe.

Today

Home to two universities, the Latin American diaspora, a vibrant arts scene, and one of the city’s most important transport hubs, Elephant and Castle is currently undergoing a major regeneration with £4 billion of private and public money being invested in the area, creating thousands of homes, new businesses, as well as revitalising the town centre.

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Elephant gets hard core ― Laura Burgoine

empo Pilates has rolled out its signature stretching style at a new studio in Elephant Park. The original 301 Tempo method (also taught in Shoreditch and Hackney) combines reformer Pilates method performed to music. Following a series of controlled and precise mindbody movements – each guided with breath – the classes are given a pace that creates flow, and encourages centring and concentration. The result is a fresh, upbeat approach to Pilates that’s enjoyable but challenging. If you want to burn calories, build lean muscle and sculpt and tone the body without it feeling like a chore, then the Tempo method is for you. Tempo also runs its own hybrid HIIT classes, which combine the intense energy of a cardiodriven, fat-burning HIIT class with the low impact, muscle-strengthening mechanics of Pilates. Focusing on endurance, the sweat-inducing workouts are designed to burn calories so you can lose weight fast while increasing strength and prolonging your health. Through a series of controlled movements, performed to energetic music, Tempo HIIT not only tones up the body, but elevates the heart rate to shred belly fat while avoiding the risk of injury associated with highintensity interval training. Tempo is running an intro offer of £15 per class, and also offers bundle class packages. http://tempo301.co.uk 

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outhwark’s women-only gym, the Bridge, takes a holistic approach to health, tackling inequality and helping clients change their lifestyle by exploring their physical, emotional and environmental challenges. The gym boasts state of the art machines, hardcore trainers, classes led by female instructors, with everything from Pilates to HIIT, and a café downstairs serving up a mean protein shake. Women use this gym for a number of reasons - not least to avoid male peacocks hogging the mirrors in the weights area. Some Muslim clients prefer to work out without their Hijab and others just like the bond and friendship they experience in a female-only environment. The Bridge aims to support women, from all walks of life, in health and wellbeing regardless of their circumstances. Manager Dede is open about her own struggles with anxiety, which she’s found improved markedly since she took up boxing. The gym uses its resources to meet gaps in services provided by the NHS and other official

organisations and works with partners and agencies to reach out to people who need support. Programmes target Type 2 diabetes and other preventable, potentially life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, strokes and obesity (The SWAP Project), and poor mental wellbeing (the RISE Project). The Bridge also launched a food box scheme last year to support local people in food poverty, providing them with healthy food they could cook easily themselves. Supporting women's health and wellbeing since 1932, the gym’s mission started in the 1920s when a group of radical, outward looking women set out to form an organisation aiming to promote the intellectual, physical, spiritual, moral and social interests and needs of its members, and the good work continues today. 81 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0NQ. PHONE: 020 7089 6250. www.thebridge-uk.org

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DISCOVER GREENWICH’S GRANDEST SQUARE THE STORY OF GREENWICH STARTS HERE • Enjoy a fantastic day out at VisitEngland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year • Marvel at the incredible Painted Hall • Learn about our 500 years of history in the Visitor Centre • Join a guided tour or download one of our free online tours • Enjoy mouthwatering food and drink from our cafe and on-site pub, The Old Brewery • Find gorgeous gifts in our unique shops

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R & R Chown Jewellery

Panache Ice Cream

ARTS CRAFTS VINTAGE STREET FOOD Nearest Station DLR Cutty Sark

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Pride and fairytales this summer ― Cara Cummings

FREE SENSORY ART FOR NEURODIVERSE 3-5 YEAR OLDS

LITTLE FIRST AIDERS SUMMER WORKSHOP

MAMA G’S FAMILY PRIDE PARTY

NATURAL GARDENERS FREE FOR SOUTHWARK FAMILIES

Families with a child aged 3-5 who is neurodiverse can enjoy sensory-based creative sessions on Monday afternoons throughout July, led by a qualified teacher and neurodiversity specialist. From making sensory bottles and cards, to trying out activities, to aid relaxation and calm, sessions are fun, inclusive and entirely free.

Would your kids know what to do if you suddenly stopped breathing, had a heart attack or stroke? This fun-focused, interactive course prepares children aged 4-11 for dealing with a medical emergency, from wounds and bleeding to CPR, defibrillation and much more - topped off with an Olympic-style award ceremony and personalised certificates of achievement.

Celebrate rainbow families and the LGBTQ+ community with a packed day of pay-what-youcan family fun at Stanley Arts in South Norwood on Sunday, 4th July. Pantomime dame Mama G hosts a lineup of entertainers - including ‘90s pop sensation Lolly, and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant - along with puppetry, market stalls and face painting.

Make the most of summer Mondays with two green-fingered family sessions at the Centre of Wildlife Gardening. Explore wildlife in the pond, the soil, the log pile and the flowers, create your own mini wildlife garden and learn how we can help make space for wildlife in our gardens, balconies or window sills.

28th July, 10.15am-12.45pm. 155 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU. From £18.65; book via butterflyfirstaid.com

4th July. 12 South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB, 12pm-6pm. From £2; book via stanleyarts.org.uk

Mondays throughout July, 1pm-2pm. Stockwell Park Community Centre, 21 Aytoun Place, SW9 0TE. Book via eventbrite.

BOOK AHEAD: FESTIVAL OF FAIRYTALES AT THE GARDEN MUSEUM An exciting new festival for children aged 4–10 takes place at the Garden Museum next month, featuring pop-up performers, craft workshops, storytelling, music and circus performances. Guided by a genie, explore a world of gnomes, butterflies and magical golden fish - and plant your very own wishing tree seeds… Optional dress code: Woodland Creatures.

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15th August, 10am-2pm or 2.30pm-6.30pm. Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7LB. From £15 pp, under-2s free. Book via gardenmuseum.org.uk

26th July and 2nd August, 10am-3pm. 28 Marsden Road, SE15 4EE. Book via wildlondon.org.uk

THE GRIMM SISTERS AT THE ALBANY Scratchworks Theatre bring their twist on the Brothers Grimm story - featuring the Grimm sisters, Brunhilda and Mitzi - to Deptford arts venue the Albany this month. Little ones will love this magical mix of live music, singing and comedy, as the sisters dive headfirst into a weird world of poisonous parents, courageous quests and a magical frog called Jeremy. 31st July, 2pm and 4.30pm. The Albany Garden, Douglas Way, SE8 4AG. Book via thealbany.co.uk; pay-what-you-decide.

PECKHAM FLY! Come and ﬂy at Flying Fantastic, a dedicated aerial and circus school in the heart of Peckham. A COVID safe studio oﬀering weekly classes, workshops, family classes, group bookings, as well as professional training. Sessions available for both kids (aged 7+) and adults. No previous experience necessary - we promise! ADULT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

KIDS & TEEN CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Regular weekly classes and courses Workshops and masterclasses Professional training and courses

Weekly classes available Group / Party bookings Half term and holiday workshops

www.ﬂyingfantastic.co.uk

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FLYING FANTASTIC, 1 Bellenden Road, London SE15 5BA (Hidden in Lidl’s car park!)

July 2021

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Bitesize ― Cara Cummings

MED ON THAMES

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Missing the sun-kissed buzz of European aperitivo hour? Fret not, Med fans - the freshly corked Riverside Terrace Bar, perched just by City Hall, means you can soak up everything you love about going on holiday without stepping on a plane. Designed to represent a collage of Mediterranean coastal towns, this absolute fever dream of a venue plonks you straight into a lime-washed Greek taverna with views of, err, Tower Bridge. Drink yourself through the cognitive dissonance with pints of Madri Excepcional, a Malfy con limone spritz or a Graham’s White Port & Tonic.

Until 28th September.

TEMAKI - LONDON’S FIRST HANDROLL SUSHI BAR OPENS IN BRIXTON

Fri-Sun, 5.30pm-11pm. 2 Maxted Road, SE15 4LL.

EREV POPS UP IN BOROUGH MARKET Israeli eaterie Shuk has long been one of Borough Market’s most popular stalls. So news that founders Richard Littman and Mark Jankel have launched a summer pop up restaurant is music to our hummus-craving ears. Book a table at Erev, “evening” in Hebrew, and enjoy small plates like smoky aubergine with tomato, labne, mint & toasted pumpkin seeds, or rare beef carpaccio and smoked pickled mushrooms, dried tomatoes, zaatar and truffle pecorino; epic hummus served with fish tagine or spiced lamb, and a coffee and cardamom crème caramel that’ll have you booking your next dinner immediately.

From 2nd July. Unit 12 Market Row, SW9 8LD.

Thurs-Sun. Book via shuklondon.com

SMASHING PLATES GREEK STREET FOOD COMES TO LONDON BRIDGE

DEPTFORD BUS IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

59 St Thomas Street, Unit 55, SE1 3QX. © Steven Joyce

What could make a visit to Peckham’s top craft chocolate shop Melange even better? That’s right: cocktails. The cocoa gods have smiled on south London - Melange is now serving drinks from 5pm on weekend evenings. Head down and sip chocolate-inspired aperitifs like The Creek - a mint and cumin spiced number made with Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye whisky - with a side of owner Isabelle Alaya’s legendary handcrafted sweet treats.

Big news, sushi fans: top Japanese rice chef Shaulan Steenson opens London’s first handroll sushi bar in Brixton Village this month. Temaki will serve hand-wrapped sushi to those lucky enough to nab a seat at its tiny counter, where you can watch Shaulan and team craft beautiful rolls including a signature white and brown crab meat number with egg yolk and white soy along with unagi eel, served with its own sauce, cucumber and wasabi. Additional small plates like sashimi with smoked salt and buckwheat, and salmon skin crisps with chilli and salt, look set to make this your new favourite Brixton pitstop.

Indulge your inner Mamma Mia at London Bridge’s latest arrival, from Greek street food impresario Neo Christodoulou. Smashing Plates promises Greek food like you’ve never eaten before - and boy, does the menu have our mouths watering. Chicken, lamb and pork - all responsibly-sourced and butchered in-house - plus plant-based gyros are marinated overnight in Greek oregano, then chargrilled to order and topped with a secret-recipe sauce featuring roasted aubergine and garlic butter. Expect Greek salads, panakopita and an almighty-sounding spiced cinnamon pita for afters. Opa!

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MELANGE LAUNCHES CHOCOLATE COCKTAIL BAR

After a two-year hiatus, much-loved Deptford venue the Deptford Bus is open once again - with a new team in charge and some seriously exciting changes. The restored double decker has been lovingly converted into a pizza restaurant, where local “pizza nerds” The Yeast Brothers are serving up 48-hour fermented sourdough slices alongside a bar stocked with south London beers and craft spirits. Expect a cracking line up of live music, comedy and cabaret in the Bus’ new secret garden throughout the year, too… 30 Deptford Church St, London SE8 4RZ.

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July 2021

Hooch turns haute ― Cara Cummings

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kanpai sake In a buzzing corner of Peckham’s Copeland Park, Lucy and Tom Wilson make craft sake that will blow your mind. Since opening Kanpai, the UK’s first sake microbrewery, in 2017, the Japan-loving duo have quietly become shining stars of south London’s artisan scene. Kanpai’s sake is made with just four ingredients - rice, water, yeast and koji but the Wilsons don’t shy away from innovating with fresh flavour twists, and regular collaborations with craft brewers. Visit the Kanpai taproom and tuck in to the latest range, plus Japanese beer, whisky, gin, shochu, awamori and liqueurs. A guaranteed good time. Unit 2A.2 Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN. kanpai.london

ASTERLEY BROTHERS - ENGLISH VERMOUTH, AMARO AND FERNET

GOSNELLS - PECKHAMMADE MEAD

Siblings Rob and Jim Berry discovered amaro - the bitter, herb-infused Italian spirit you’ll know from negronis and Aperol spritz - after Rob married into a Sicilian family. Keen to give the tipple a British twist, the duo began studying recipes from Culpeper's 'London Dispensatory', a 17th century catalogue of London tonics and liqueurs. Flash forward five years, and the brothers now create English-inspired “aperitifs with integrity” in their Forest Hill workshop. This is serious stuff - each bottle takes around three months to make using traditional techniques - with a modern twist. Their rhubarb negroni may well change your life…

Think mead’s the stuff of Medieval monks? Hold on to your tonsures: the ancient honey drink has been madeover. Gosnells create modern mead - the oldest alcoholic drink in the world, FYI - with a sparkling twist. Their signature bottled line has a light, crisp and citrusy flavour that gives champagne a run for its money; Gosnells cans, meanwhile, come in fantastical flavours including hibiscus, a ‘Citra Sea’ of lemon, tarragon and salt, and rotating small-batch brews like plantain and blueberry, or dandelion and rhubarb. Even better, Gosnells have opened a charming Mead Garden at their Peckham taproom just in time for summer. Buzz down ASAP.

Available in bars and restaurants across south London, or via asterleybros.com

Unit 2, Print Village, 58 Chadwick Road, SE15 4PU. gosnells.co.uk

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DOGHOUSE DISTILLERY GRAIN-TO-BOTTLE VODKA Battersea-based Doghouse is currently the only company to produce vodka from scratch in London, using wheat sourced from Norfolk. Every spirit in the Doghouse core range is inspired by a particular music genre. Alongside their hip-hop themed Baller Vodka, you’ll find Renegade Gin - rock and roll - and the Doppelgänger Aperitivo (house music), all of which can be enjoyed at the Doghouse’s regular mini-festivals featuring live music and street food, which are set to resume in 2022. We hear there’s a brand new unaged whisky about to drop, too… Unit L, London Stone Business Estate, Broughton Street, SW8 3QR. doghousedistillery.com

JIM AND TONIC

EL RAYO TEQUILA

MARKET ROW BOTANICAL RUM

If London is the gin capital of the world, then Jim and Tonic are leading a brand new chapter for the capital’s favourite tipple. Every drink you order at a J&T bar - including at their Mercato Metropolitano HQ - or via the company’s delivery service is produced with sustainability in mind. From distilling organic grain alcohol in line with Soil Association standards, to growing their own botanicals using urban farming techniques, Jim and Tonic’s make booze you can feel really good about drinking. It’s also as delicious as it is decently made, scooping up industry awards left right and centre.

When Tom Bishop and Jack Vereker first tried craft tequila on a night out in Peckham, the pair loved it so much they quit their jobs, flew to Mexico and started their own tequila company. And boy, we’re glad they did. El Rayo is one of the most exciting spirits around - handcrafted with nothing but water and slow-grown Mexican blue agave, this is tequila, but not as you know it. Try it with tonic - yep, that’s tequila and tonic - for an achingly hip twist on a summer spritz.

Prepare to have your summer super-fied, thanks to this sensational rum made in the heart of Brixton by the Brixton Distillery Company. A blend of rums from five historic distilleries across Jamaica, Barbados and the Dominican Republic, Market Row matures in bourbon barrels for up to five years - before being infused a Brixton-inspired blend of botanicals including with Kenyan black tea, Nigerian hibiscus and Asian red rose petals. The result? A naturally drier, lighter, lower-sugar rum that packs a smooth, sweet punch. Find Market Row in bars throughout Brixton, or treat yourself to a bottle for £34 from the distillery itself.

Available in south London bars including Bermondsey’s Nine Lives and Shrub and Shutter on Coldharbour Lane, or via elrayotequila.com

Mercato Metropolitano, 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR. Jimandtonic.com

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Drinks that are anything but ordinary Bloody Mary Mix Orange & Honey Strawberries & Cream Small batches, hand crafted in Balham SW12.

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London and holidaying in Mallorca – Bloody Bens Signature Gin. But again, it had to be anything but ordinary, so it’s a London Dry with honey and orange notes that give it a deliciously distinctive taste. The honey represents living and working in Wandsworth (it’s pretty much all Ben could find that’s made locally) and the orange represents Mallorca, which is where Ben fell in love with gin. The spirit of this gin and label is one of escapism, dreaming and sunny vibes. This was released in December 2018 and it helps make the best Negronis. In the summer of 2019, inspired by Wimbledon Tennis, the company produced its Pink Gin (£35) which tastes of Strawberries and Cream. Unlike most pink gins, this is not a liqueur, it has loads of juniper and isn’t anywhere near as sweet as it looks. It’s also 43% so it packs plenty of punch. The company originally distilled its gin in Earlsfield (the area’s first ever gin) but has now moved to Balham, where its settled in downstairs at The Wine Twit, a bottle shop just a short walk from Clapham South tube and Clapham Common. The Micro Distillery is powered by a small Copper Still and the brand typically makes gin in batches of just 60 bottles, placing it very much in the artisan and hand crafted category.

Hail Mary ― Laura Burgoine

nyone can make a great Bloody Mary in moments now, thanks to Bloody Ben’s Bloody Mary Mix. The tomato tipple grew out of the Ben’s Canteen restaurants in South West London, renowned for their brunch offerings. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into getting their Bloody Marys just right, combining the perfect blend of herbs and spices in a mix to deliver a bloody great Bloody Mary, every time. In 2017, responding to persistent customer demand, the company bottled their secret recipe, creating Bloody Bens Bloody Mary Mix (£16 for 1 litre bottle). It’s vegan, gluten free and non-alcoholic. Just add 25ml of the Mix to tomato juice for a Virgin Mary and then add vodka/gin for the perfect Bloody Mary. From this creation, the drinks menu began to grow. Ben is a big gin lover so the next step was a London Dry Gin (£35), inspired by living in

85 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8NX. www.bloodybens.com

Lamb ragu tagliatelle £7 Orecciette with cime di rapa £7

Vegan focaccia deal Joanne (rocket, portobello mushrooms, cherry tomators & vegan spicy salad) £7

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17. The Rookery Cafe 020 8679 1635 37 Streatham Common S, SW16 3BZ Slice of loaf cake and a tea (or any Bellevue Tea infusion) or Americano for £4 redeemed using HOPT app E & T 9am - 6pm (kitchen closes 5pm)

9. London Smoke and Cure 07837 838241 11 Gleneldon Mews, SW16 2AZ Sashimi-grade smoked salmon, rare breed bacon and British charcuterie packs 20% off with newsletter sign up T Fri 1pm - 4.30pm

12. Bravi Ragazzi 020 8769 4966 2A Sunnyhill Rd, SW16 2UH Margarita £7 Festival Truffle Mac and Cheese £7 E & T Mon 4-9pm Tues-Wed 4-9.30pm, Thurs 5-10pm Fri 4-10pm, Sat 12-11pm

15. Batch & Co Coffee 020 8616 6767 212 Streatham High Rd. SW16 1BB Caravan Coffee Roasters Single Origin Batch Filter or Coldbrew £2 Pot Of Specialty Tea + slice of any cake £5 E & T Mon - Fri 8.30 - 3pm Sat 9.30-3pm, Sun 10-3pm

18. La Casita 020 8664 6033 122 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BW Grilled sardindes with slice of toast & roast peppers (fish), £6.95 Spicy potatoes w portugese chorizo, £6.15 E & T 10am - 11pm

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Prawn summer rolls £4.50 Green mango salad £5

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8. Dilpasand 020 8696 7074 151 Streatham High Road, SW16 6EG

11. Tam’s Vietnamese Cafe 020 8677 5888 133 Streatham High Road, SW16 1HJ

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5. Brickwood Cafe 020 8769 2327 292 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HG

4. Art & Craft 020 8696 7590 308 Streatham High Road, SW16 6HG

Any pint from The Inkspot Brewery and a packet of crisps. Inkspot beer will be vegan friendly but may contain gluten. Crisp are gluten free, some are Vegan friendly. £5.50

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1. The Mere Scribbler 020 3597 7610 426 Streatham High Road, SW16 3PX

21. Sahara Cafe 020 8677 4645 110 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BS

22. Slurp 020 8677 7786 104-106 Streatham High Road, SW16 1BW

23. Nando’s 020 8769 0951 6-7 The High Parade, SW16 1EX 5 Chicken Wings £5.95

Melenzana Parmigiana with Mozzarella (v) £7

Chicken, lamb & falafel halloumi wraps and soft drink £6

Nasi goreng (small portion), £5.50

Falafel & Halloumi cheese £7

Vegetarian fried noodles (small portion), £5

The Great Imitator - our PERiPERi strips are made from pea-protein but taste just like our PERi-PERi chicken £6.95

Pizzantinies mix of meat & vegetables (ve option) £7

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Mini pizza & fizz, £7 E 9am-10pm Dish available 12-9pm

36. Taj Mahal 020 8769 0704/020 8677 7818 11a Leigham Court Road, SW16 2ND Chicken Tika Masala & Rice £7 Aloo Gobi & Rice £7 E & T Mo-Thu 5-11pm, Sat 5-11.30pm, Sun 3-10.30pm

41. Streatham Wine House 020 8678 8997 53a Streatham Hill, SW2 4TS Best of British Platter showcasing some of the best artisanal produce in GB! (Pairing flight of paired wines also available) £7 90’s R’n’B Ice Cream - South London’s finest Ice Cream with one of the world’s greatest sweet wines (Don PX Gran reserva, 1990) poured on top! £6 E & T Tu-Th 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sa 12-11pm, Su 1-8pm

33. Don Luigi 07394 862000 17-21 Sternhold Avenue, SW2 4PA

Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza £7 Salsicca & Nduja Cavatelli Pasta £7 E & T 5-10pm

37. Fish Tale 020 8664 7464 9 Leigham Court Road, SW16 2ND Oysters & glass of wine £7.50 E & T Mon-Fri 5-9.30pm Sat/Sun 12-9.30pm

Oreoveganza (CH7) £6.80 Mallow Land (B11), £5.80 E & T 12pm-10pm

42. Hood 020 3601 3320 67 Streatham Hill, SW2 4TX Fried shrimp burger, spicy tartare, seasame bun, baby gem. Vegan alternative available. £7. Strawberry, buttermilk & white chocolate snap crackle & pop. £5. E & T We-Sa 12-2.30pm & 6-9.30pm. Su 12-2.30pm

34. Tribe 020 8677 0987 22 Streatham High Road, SW16 1DB

The Tribe Wrap! Vegan. £4. Coconut chickpea curry vegan £7

38. Mad Break 020 45015156 111 Streatham Hill, SW2 4UG Halloumi (v) or sausage muffin £4 Halloumi (v) or tuna wrap. £7.

43. Batch & Co Coffee 0208 616 6767 54 Streatham Hill SW2 4RD Caravan Coffee Roasters Single Origin Batch Filter or Coldbrew £2 E & T Mon-Fri 8.30-3pm, Sat 9.30-3, Sun 10-3

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den Court is a sensational new Retirement Village & Care Home for older people in the heart of Battersea. Part of the Cinnamon Luxury Care group, this stunning development featuring 28 one and two-bedroomed retirement apartments and a state-of-the-art care home, is now open to new residents! Independence and peace of mind too Apartment prices start at £400,000 and owners have access to an array of facilities including a

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orden Wharf, a once-neglected part of London, is set to undergo a renaissance and become the capital’s newest neighbourhood, supporting homes, leisure facilities, and crucially, a raft of creative industries. Regeneration specialist U+I is to transform the 19-acre site, located on the south western edge of the Greenwich Peninsula, into a new destination for London, complete with 1,500 new homes. Yet new homes are only part of the story. Building on Morden Wharf ’s historic industrial and maritime past, revitalised existing warehousing space will be joined by a brand new warehouse and smaller creative workspace units, delivering much-needed industrial space in a central, urban location. Key to the scheme will be a new creative hub, which is set to become home to a range of exciting new businesses. Some have been based in the area for some time, while others are newcomers, attracted by the scheme’s location and potential. U+I has announced that Brew By Numbers (BBNo), the well-known south London brewer, will take up space in a newly-refurbished warehouse,

which will be home to a state-of-the-art brewery and taproom. The move will give BBNo the opportunity to show how it brews its wide range of beers – including modern IPAs, pale ales, mixed fermentation farmhouse ales, vibrant dark coffee beers and nitro stouts – while at the same time educating its audience on the importance of freshness and beer cold storage. As well as the brewery, MDM Props, which makes artworks and props for the film, television and theatre industries, has reiterated its support for the development and are in the process of re-signing its existing lease to continue its presence on the site. MDM Props’ work includes manufacturing the famous ‘Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle’ artwork, designed by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, which occupied the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square in 2010, before moving to its now-permanent home outside the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. What’s more, U+I’s planned mix of commercial opportunities is expected to generate around £42m

a year for the local economy. Alongside this, the scheme will deliver more than £25m in social value over the next ten years, primarily through the creation of more than 1,000 new permanent jobs, on and off the site. This is critical to U+I’s vision of creating a sustainable neighbourhood. Morden Wharf is not just about creating great places for people to live in, but is about bringing home, work and leisure together. Its variety of workspaces will recall the site’s rich history as a place of industry, while a series of light industrial units will sit on part of the site, creating a neighbourhood that reflects the needs of London both today and long into the future. Morden Wharf will also include a 3.9 acre riverside park including associated public realm , known as Morden Park, leading directly off the Thames Path and which will be open to workers, visitors and residents alike. Play and recreation spaces designed for all age groups, amounting to approximately three-and-a-half football pitches, will also help to address the lack of public amenity in the area. Plans for the scheme also include a new permanent boathouse on an existing jetty, which could provide a permanent mooring for Gloriana, the Monarch’s Royal Rowbarge, built to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012. U+I is passionate about Morden Wharf and the creative potential it offers. Pending planning permission, the team is looking forward to bringing forward this exciting new neighbourhood for the people of Greenwich and London to enjoy.

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lex Neil Estate Agents were founded in 1984 and have proudly served many thousands of homeowners, buyers, and tenants making moves in Rotherhithe. We have forged strong local community links and specialise in all aspects of Rotherhithe and SE16 property matters. Rotherhithe is predominantly a residential area that sits alongside the southern bank of the River Thames. The area has strong maritime connections; The Mayflower commenced its historic pilgrim voyage to America from Rotherhithe. The voyage set sail from The Mayflower public house, which can still be visited today on Rotherhithe Street, which itself stretches around the peninsula from Rotherhithe Village to Surrey Docks Farm. Rotherhithe Street offers a plethora of riverside living options, there are many modern developments nestling between character warehouse conversions. Rotherhithe has properties to suit most tastes and many budgets, prices compare favourably when contrasted with Canary Wharf. Zone 2 Rotherhithe Rail Station is only one stop from the Jubilee Line at Canada Water, and will remain a draw for Canary Wharf workers seeking a short commute. The ongoing ‘Canada Water Masterplan’ improvements will further maintain Rotherhithe’s popularity and is another reason we thoroughly recommend living in Rotherhithe. Whether you are selling, buying, or renting, when you need the services of an estate agent in Rotherhithe, Alex Neil should be top of your contact list.

Raleigh Court, Clarence Mews, Rotherhithe SE16 – To Rent £1,550pcm A beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment, set within this highly sought after, gated development of Clarence Mews, Rotherhithe. Presented in superb condition throughout and featuring impressive views, this property comprises a large lounge, stylish fitted kitchen/diner, two very large bedrooms (the master with an ensuite) and a modern family bathroom. This property further benefits from secure entry and allocated parking. Raleigh Court has excellent transport links by way of Rotherhithe and Canada Water Stations and is also superbly positioned for access to an array of amenities including Surrey Quays Shopping Centre.

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A love letter to South London ― As told to Cara Cummings

om Lees is the founder of Growler, a new drinks delivery service bringing freshly poured, locally-brewed beer and cocktails to homes, parties and picnic rugs across south London. The Peckham-based entrepreneur shares his favourite local spots - and why nothing beats Nisa in Nunhead...

the shops that drove us as a community forward or the people who made the best of a bad situation, it made me appreciate the little highlights that come from everyday life.

How long have you been delivering locally brewed beer and cocktails across south London? What made you want to set up your business here? I set up Growler at Easter, 2021. I wanted to create something that connected people with all the amazing breweries we have here in the local area. I think it’s awesome to think that no matter where people are, they can have a freshly pulled pint brewed down the road. Right now my role is to get Growler in as many hands as possible! But when I’m not working, I spend time around my home in Peckham, walking, eating, drinking, and watching people.

Have any fellow south Londoners been an inspiration in chasing your dreams? When I started Growler I was based in the basement of the Prince of Peckham pub. Clem Ogbonnaya - the Prince’s founder - and his team have turned that place into a Peckham institution and I think it’s spaces like that, and people like Clem, who should be celebrated.

Favourite south London pubs and restaurants?

How has south London changed since you’ve lived here?

Hakata, Bermondsey for ramen, gyoza and a pint of Orbit Pale Ale - you can’t go wrong. Good Cup in Nunhead always delivers, too. Those guys got me through lockdown.

I think London is always in an unavoidable state of flux, but one thing I have noticed throughout lockdown and in starting my business is the sense of people willing to come together and support each other. Everyone I’ve worked with in the drinks industry has been there to help and lend their support.

The Old Nuns Head in Nunhead Green is just a great collection of people, burgers and beers. Whether it’s a rainy day and you’re slumped on their sofas, or the sun's shining and you’re outside, it’s a great place to be.

How would you describe south London in a nutshell?

Top south London shop? Nisa Local, Nunhead – it’s like a Tardis in there. Their selection is insane, filled with great beer, unique herbs and spices and food you’d never expected. Top tip: go in, grab a couple of cold beers and head off on a walk around Peckham Rye, aka ‘A Beer Walk’.

It’s got something for everyone - and the space to enjoy it!

How has living in south London shaped your outlook?

Walk up to One Tree Hill in Honor Oak and enjoy the view. Telegraph Hill Upper Park is great, too. It’s rare you get a view from so high of London. I love seeing the city looming off in the distance.

Finally: what’s the one place, thing or activity on our side of the river that everyone should try at least once?

Throughout lockdown, I found myself feeling very lucky to call South London home. Whether it was the variety of green space we have on our doorstep,

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