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Welcome to Lambeth Riverside
Festival – just over two weeks of events, exhibitions, talks and
workshops that celebrate the people and places that make the
Kennington, Vauxhall and Kennington Oval area unique. It is the
successor to the former Vauxhall Festival. Experience arts, music,
history, drama, comedy, and local community organisation open days.
Take advantage of the learning and health activities on offer.
All events are free unless
otherwise stated. For information in large print please contact the
Festival Office: 020 7820 0555
EXHIBITIONS
The Do in the Loo Three
Fridays 15 & 22, Saturdays 9 & 16 & 23, Sundays
10 & 17 & 24 July. 12noon-3pm
Visit the Grade ll listed Victorian gentlemen¹s
underground lavatory at Kennington Road and Kennington Lane
junction. View the plans for conversion to an arts and heritage
exhibition and events venue (Kennington Cross ArtsLav) and add your
ideas. Entry free. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Entry at
your own risk. Donations welcome. Further details: Celia Stothard
020 7735 8525
Alan Kitching et al:
Letterpress prints and other artworks
Fridays 15 & 22, Saturdays 9 & 16 & 23, Sundays
10 & 17 & 24 July. 5-7pm
Expressive and individual, limited edition
typographic artworks by this world-renowned typographer and
printmaker, plus other items and artists of typographic or local
interest.
Most works for sale. Further details: Celia
Stothard 020 7735 8525.
Cleaver Street Gallery,
19 Cleaver St, SE11
Staged
Fridays 15 & 22, Saturdays 9 & 16 & 23, Sundays
10 &17 & 24 July. 2-6pm
Working with video, 16mm film, drawing and
installation Marion Coutts, Sophie Lascelles, Paulette Phillips and
Sarah Woodfine use elements taken from theatre and circus as a
device to challenge and trick the viewer. Artifice, magic and
suspense thread the works together.
Danielle Arnaud contemporary
art, 123 Kennington Rd SE11.
020 7735 8292
Thursdays – Sundays 12 - 6pm
Carl Michael von Hausswolff’s
triptych incorporating photography, film, sound and light speaks of
control and imprisonment, death and violation,
focussing on the mystique of remote and abandoned
habitations.
Beaconsfield Galley, 22
Newport St, SE11. 020 7582 6465
Cloud & Vision
– William
Blake in Lambeth
Daily 10.30am to 5pm
David Burrows, Brian Catling, Tracy Chevalier,
Phil Coy, Polly Gould, Andy Harper, Tim Heath, Jon Newman, Michael
Phillips, Manuela Ribadeneira, Annie Whiles, Sarah Woodfine explore William Blake's images and texts
produced during his Lambeth years (1790-1800). It runs through to 4
September.
Museum of Garden History,
Lambeth Palace Rd, SE1. 020 7740 8865
THE PAST IN THE PRESENT
The YHA at 75
Mondays to Fridays,
11am-10pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 10am-6pm
For 75 years the Youth Hostel
Association has been encouraging walking, rambling and cycling.
This display of photos taken at various YHA centres around the
country celebrates the users, wardens etc, and records what the YHA
is all about in the 21st century.
The
Camera Club, 16 Bowden Street, London SE11. 020 7587 1809
Vauxhall Heritage Exhibition
Vauxhall St Peter’s Heritage
Centre, St. Peter’s Church, 310 Kennington Lane, SE11. Further
details: Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Kennington Park History Walk
Sunday 10 July. 11.30am-12.30pm
'The hidden history of Kennington Park - a common
place of national assembly and free speech? Or a city garden for
genteel perambulation?' Walk led by local historian Stefan Szczelkun.
Meet at
Oval Tube. Further
details: Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Politics & Culture:
Paul
Robeson in the UK
Monday 11 July. 7-9pm
Paul Robeson, the extraordinary American singer,
actor, and black rights campaigner, had a tremendous impact on
political and cultural life in Britain between the 1920s and 1960s.
RCDT sponsored talk by Sean Creighton.
Roots & Shoots, Fitzalan St,
SE11 6DN. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
When We Ruled: A visual
journey through thousands of years of Black History
Tuesday 12 July. 7pm
Robin Walker, will talk about the African civilisations of the Songhai Empire, Great Zimbabwe, the Swahili Confederation, Ancient
Nubia, Ancient Egypt and Axum/Abyssinia.
Durning Library, Kennington
Lane, SE11. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
UK Black History on the Web
Monday 18 July. 6.30-8.30pm
RCDT sponsored workshop led by Sean Creighton
will introduce participants to information and resources on UK Black
History on the Web. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or adult
relative.
Riverside IT, 125 Lambeth
Walk. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Cloud & Vision – William
Blake in Lambeth
Tuesday 19 July. 6.30pm
Tim Heath, Chairman of the Blake Society, on
Blake’s appeal to contemporary artists and writers; Michael
Phillips, historian and Blake expert, on Blake’s printing process;
Jon Newman, Lambeth’s archivist on Blake in Lambeth; Brian Catling,
performance artist and writer, will present his new poems inspired
by William Blake; artist Phil Coy and musician and artist Dave
Cabone will present ‘Index of First Lines’ (1790-1800).
Museum of Garden History,
Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB
Free but booking essential: Tel. 020 7735 8292 or
email
danielle@daniellearnaud.com
The
Pioneer Pleasure Gardens
at Vauxhall
Thursday 21 July. 7pm-9pm
Professor Penelope Corfield
(Royal Holloway, London University) will explain how Vauxhall became
the pioneering model of the modern urban pleasure gardens – and what
went on in its notorious ‘dark walks’. Organised by Vauxhall St
Peter's Heritage Centre and Vauxhall Society.
St Peter's Church, 310
Kennington Lane, SE11. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Vauxhall Black History Walk
Saturday 23 July. 11am - noon
Led by Steve Martin, leading UK Black History
researcher and writer, we
will look at Duse Mohammed Ali and the early (1912) Black press,
Master Juba and other Black entertainers at Vauxhall Pleasure
Gardens, a short overview of West Indian cricket and cricketers at
the Oval, the 'Black woman at Brixton Causeway' (1723), William
Cuffay and the Chartist meeting of April 1848 and Mary Seacole.
Meet
outside
Bonnington
Square Centre/Café, 11 Vauxhall Gardens, SW8.
Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
WRITING, FILM AND STAGE DRAMA
Drama Workshops for 17+
year olds
Tuesdays 12 & 19 July. 5-7pm
Led by local resident and actor Dan Styles
Ethelred Youth Club, 11 Lollard St, SE11.
Further details: Dan Styles 07790012250
‘A Fiver’s Worth of Courage’.
Elizabeth Fry:
Britain’s most bankable
heroine
Saturday 16 July. 7pm
You know her face (on the £5 note), but do you
know her extraordinary story? Play about the life and work of the
prison reformer.
Kate Willoughby Productions
Lambeth Mission, 3-5 Lambeth
Rd (corner Lambeth Walk), SE11. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Writing Workshop for 18-25
year olds
Thursday 21 July. 2-5pm
This workshop will give you a taste of journal
writing, poetry and short fiction. It is open to anyone who is
interested in being creative and no previous experience of writing
is necessary.
Spread the Word, the
Literature Development Organisation, 77 Lambeth Walk, SE11. 020 7735
2666
Bluebeard’s Wives
Thursday 21, Friday 22 & Saturday 23 July. 9.30pm
SPID Theatre radio installation.
As night
falls, ‘Bluebeard's Wives’ retells the Grimms' fairytale about the
wife murderer and the girl he tests. Using sound rather than actors,
this love story about a young girl's journey to set her husband free
premiered at the ICA and was aired by Resonance FM -
‘ingenious,’ the Guardian.
St Peter’s Church, 310
Kennington Lane, SE11. SPID Theatre 020 7263 2024
Consequences - Play Reading
Friday 22 July. 6.30-9.30pm
The play is a three hander about a group of
friends who have stayed in touch since university. After a drunken
affair and a serious accident they must make some serious changes to
keep the friendships they value the most. After the performance
there can be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions of the
actors Dan Styles and friends.
St. Anselm’s Church, 286
Kennington Rd,
SE11. Further details from Dan Styles 07790012250
Friday 22 July. (evening) Outdoor screening.
Imperial War Museum. Contact London Charlie
Chaplin Festival Office: (TBA)
Saturday 23 July. (evening) Indoor screening as part of Festival
Fun Day at:
Walnut Tree Walk School,
Walnut Tree Walk, SE11 Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Film/Stage
Combat Workshop
Saturday 23 July. 2pm-4pm
Workshop will be led by Tony Wolf, professional
fight director and stage combat teacher most famous for his work on
‘The Lord of the Rings’. Founder of the New Zealand Stage Combat
Society, former professional wrestler and stuntman with over 25
years experience in martial and performing arts.
Part of Festival Fun Day event at
Walnut Tree Walk
School. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
COMMUNITY
IMPACT PROJECTS
All Nations Centre
members will be going out into the community
Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, Thursday 14 July.
6.30-8pm
Saturday 23. 10am-12noon. Free Car Washing
All Nations Centre, Tyers
Terrace, SE11. 020 7735 3685
MUSIC AND COMEDY
‘Too
Desperate for Words’
Tuesday 12,
Wednesdays 13 & 20. Thursdays 14 & 21 July. 9.30pm.
The 21st Century
Vixens (4 female actor/writers) will be performing their own work in
a series of comedy sketches.
The Dog
House, 293 Kennington Road, SE11.
Admission price:
donations on entry.
The
Nick Rixen Quartet
Thursday 14 July. 8.30-11pm
The Quartet will
play a mix of jazz and latin standards and original compositions.
It features Nick Rixen –piano, Ged Barry – saxes and flute, Leslee
Booth - electric bass and Davide Bouet - drums.
Bonnington Centre,
11 Vauxhall Grove, SW8
Admission free to
Centre members. Non-members can join in advance for £1 (phone Penny
020 7820 7466 by 11 July)
Society (with cocktail)
Friday 15
July. 7pm onwards
An evening of bespoke Cocktails, Music, Magic &
Comedy. WITH presents Sav, The Hands,
Charlie Gillan + very special guests. Entry £5 (£4 concessions)
Price includes £1 annual Society membership Sushi from £4. Dress to
Impress.
Beaconsfield Gallery, 22
Newport St, SE11
Tickets are limited. For advance booking phone
020 7582 6465 or email
rachel@beaconsfield.ltd.uk
Sax, Lies & Audiotape
Friday 15 July. 7.30pm
Jazz saxophonist Tommaso Starace and electronic
composer Chris Potts fuse the worlds of jazz, classical and dance
music. Exploring the themes of the Church and the City, the music
takes you on an animated and contemplative journey from the
immediate surroundings of St. Peters out into the hustle and bustle
of London.
St Peter’s Church, 310 Kennington
Lane, SE11. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Latin
American Themed Open Day and Evening
Saturday 16 July. 2-9pm
Open to Club members. Membership
is free. To join ring: 020 7582 4480 by Wednesday 13 July. Check the
Community Centre's website
www.vgcc.org.uk for up to
date details
Vauxhall Gardens
Community Centre, 100 Vauxhall Walk, SE11
The Killer Soprano. Rosemary
Ashe
Sunday 17 July. 6.30pm for 7pm
A joyful roller coaster ride through some of show
business’s delightful melodies - many seldom heard. An uplifting and
hilarious journey through the works of Noel Coward, Cole Porter,
Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Offenbach and even Dusty Springfield and Dolly
Parton.
£20
inc. refreshments provided by Amici Bar & Restaurant. Venue: a
private residence.
Fun and
fundraising for community activities.
To book
tickets ring Kennington Association: 020 7793 0268
World Music Weekend
Friday 22 (6pm-2am), Saturday 23 (2pm-2am) &
Sunday 24 (2pm-2am) July
A World Weekend event of food,
music and dancing celebrating the rich cultural and musical
diversity of the Kennington, Oval & Vauxhall area. From Africa to
the Balkans, Poland to Portugal, South America and beyond. Admission
is free before 9pm –nominal cover charge after 9pm.
South London Pacific, 340
Kennington Rd, SE11.
Tel: 020 7820 9189
or email
wwknd@southlondonpacific.com
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
AND THEIR PARENTS – SURE START
Summer Gardening Project at
Vauxhall City Farm
Mondays 11 & 18, Fridays 15 & 22 July. 10am-4pm
Gardening, growing food, harvest festival,
cooking, trips, activities and lots more. For parents/carers and
children under 4 years old. In the garden room at the farm (through
the gate past the duck pond). For timetable of activities contact
Amanda Rew 020 7582 4204 or Sure Start office. Free.
Vauxhall City Farm, Tyers
Street, SE11
Sure Start Portuguese Party
Wednesday 13 July. 3-7pm
Sure Start party for parents with young children
in the area. Food, bouncy castle, information on our services,
music, children’s entertainment etc. Come and have fun and find out
about Sure Start Kennington.
Outside the
Sure Start office
121 – 123 Lambeth Walk, SE11.
Contact Sure Start 0800 328 3513
Teddy Bears Picnic
Wednesday 20 July. 12–3pm
Bring your teddy bears along for a summer picnic.
Enjoy storytelling, crafts workshop, and face painting.
There will be 2 storytelling shows
by Stacey-Jane Douglas (Mmusician/Interactive
story-telling)
called Grandma’s Garden:
1.30pm and 2.30pm lasting 30 mins. This
event is for parents/carers with children under 4 years old.
Lambeth Walk Open Space
between Lollard Street and Fitzalan Street.
Look out for the Sure Start marquee
Further details: Sure Start
Office: 0800 328 3513
COMMUNITY PROJECT OPEN DAYS
Vauxhall City Farm Open Day
Saturday 9 July. 1030am-4pm
Animal handling, ferret racing, apple bobbing,
spinners display, spinning, weaving and dyeing group, cake stall,
bric-a-brac, cream tea, organic vegetarian food for lunch. Talk tour
of farm 11am, 12noon & 1pm.
Vauxhall City Farm, entrance
on Tyer’s St, SE11. 020 7582 4204
Camera Club Open Day
Sunday 10th
July. 12 noon - 6pm
We will offer
conducted tours of the building, including an explanation of the
services offered by the Camera Club. Darkroom and digital suite
demonstrations. Print appraisals. Portraits for local people. Check
with the Club for details.
The
Camera Club, 16 Bowden Street, London SE11 4DS. 020 7587 1809
All Nations Centre
- Barbecue, children's concert,
drama and puppet show
Saturday 16 July. 1-5pm
All Nations Centre, Tyers
Terrace, Kennington, SE11. Further details: 020 7735 3685
Harleyford Road Garden Association Festival Day
Sunday July 17. 2-5pm
A day for all the
family to visit the gardens and enjoy live music, tea and cakes.
Children's play area and wildlife pond. Mosaic workshop for
children.
Harleyford
Road Community Garden, Harleyford Rd, SW8. Further details:
Festival Office
RCDT, 20 Newburn St SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555
Roots & Shoots Wild Garden
Open Evening
Wednesday 20 July. 6.30-8.30pm
Come and see the oasis in Lambeth with rare
crickets in the meadow, pond life, and beehives as featured in the
Times on 4 June. Plants for sale. Tickets £2.50 (inc. glass of
wine). Proceeds to the National Gardens Scheme.
Roots & Shoots, Fitzalan St,
SE1. 020 7587 1131
COMPUTER LEARNING FOR ADULTS
Introductory
Learning Sessions
Friday 15 July. 2-4pm Desk Top
Publishing
Wednesday 20 July. 3-5pm. English
as a Second Language
If you are 18 or over come and
have a computer learning taster session.
Riverside IT, 125
Lambeth Walk, SE11. 020 7582 5322
Open Access Computer
Learning Sessions
Tuesdays 12 &19 July. 5-7pm;
Thursdays 14 & 21 July, 5-7pm
If you are 18 or over come and
find out about learning on computers.
Riverside IT, 125
Lambeth Walk, SE11. 020 7582 5322
HEALTHY LIVING AND EXERCISE
Tai Chi Introductory
Classes
Wednesdays 13 & 20
July. 7-9pm.
Kennington Park Community Centre, 8 Harleyford St, SE11. 07868753084
Circuit
Training for 18s-65s
Thursdays 14 & 21
July. 6-6:45pm
Circuit Training is
an ideal method of exercise that is flexible for all levels of skill
and fitness. A good introduction to both weight training and aerobic
exercise it provides an effective workout for the whole body and
participants can work at their own individual pace and intensity.
Organised by Dan Stilwell of Freestyle Fitness.
Archbishop Sumner School, Reedworth St, SE11.
Further details from Dan
Stilwell 07790012250
Live Long and Be Happy!
Friday 22 July. 9am-12 noon
Come to the Lambeth Walk Group Practice and have
your blood pressure checked by local friendly GP (Dr R Mitra) and
ask questions and learn about how to remain fit and well.
Lambeth Walk Group Practice, 5 Lambeth
Walk, SE11. 020 7735 4412
Win 8 sessions with a Personal Trainer
Simply fill out an
entry form, or send an email to
pers.training@rcdt.org with your name, date of birth, phone
number, address, and a 20 word explanation of why you think you need
a personal trainer and what your training goals are? Forms are
available at the RCDT office 020 7820 0555, at Festival events, and
can be downloaded from
www.rcdt.org or
www.danstyles.co.uk/competition. All entries must be received by
6pm on Monday 18 July.
CURRENT AFFAIRS
The European Union----can it
ever be a democracy?
Tuesday 19 July.10am-4pm
Federal Trust Open day. All welcome. 11am and 2.30pm presentations
of the Trust's work. We seek to enlighten the debate on good
governance. We would welcome guests at any time during the day, and
for the presentations, discussion and questions about our work.
The Federal Trust ,
7 Graphite Square, Vauxhall
Walk, SE11. 020 7735 4000
www.fedtrust.org.uk
FESTIVAL FUN DAY
Saturday 23 July. 1-9pm
A mixture of music, dance, stalls, displays,
workshops, food, and a screening of Charlie Chaplin films.
Walnut Tree Walk School,
Walnut Tree Walk, SE11. Further details: Festival Office
FESTIVAL OFFICE
Riverside Community Development Trust, 20 Newburn
St, SE11 5PJ. 020 7820 0555.
info@rcdt.org
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