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This week's featured event is planned to take place later in November yet Illuminate Rotherhithe promise to be a huge success with the help of the local communities in Rotherhithe.

Music and cinema at Sands Films Studios with two selected films for this week plus a chance to book tickets for Tuned In Mary Ann Kennedy upcoming gig.

And our usual community news plus volunteering gardening and free courses.

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ILLUMINATE ROTHERHITHE

23rd to 27th November | Different locations across Rotherhithe

In parallel with the international build-up to the 400th anniversary commemorations of the sailing of the Mayflower in 1620 to the New World, Illuminate Rotherhithe is a free local five day event which aims to involve and include our diverse communities
Click here to learn more about the Illuminate Rotherhithe 2017

COMMUNITY | Rotherhithe

Canada Water Forum

Monday 13th November 7pm
Alfred Salter Primary School

Transport for London will present its plans for cycle superhighway 4 along Jamaica Road. Plus updates on the Canada Water Masterplan and other local projects.
How to get there
GFEST 2017: Arts Protest

EXHIBITION | London Bridge

GFEST 2017: Arts Protest

Monday 12th - Saturday18th  November
Menier Gallery
"Arts Protest" GFEST 2017 visual arts exhibition GFEST 2017 visual artists explore the theme of "Arts Protest" LGBTQI identities and articulation in their works
GFEST at the Menier Gallery
Jolly Fellows

CINEMA | Rotherhithe

Sands Films Cinema Club
Jolly Fellows

Tuesday 12th November
Sand Films Studios
Free, but ticketed
Book now. Limited seating

EXHIBITION | London Bridge

Art at the Bridge #8

Until 31 Dec 2017
Tower Bridge

Art at the Bridge #8, a showcase of talented local artists returns to Tower Bridge Exhibition. Working across a range of media, 13 artists’ works will exhibit around the theme of ‘Construction – Destruction – Reconstruction’.
 
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Friday Tonic: Tomorrow's Warriors

MUSIC | Southbank

FRIDAY TONIC: TOMORROW'S WARRIORS
Friday 17th November 5.30pm
Royal Festival Hall

Join the award-winning Tomorrow’s Warriors on The Clore Ballroom for this special Friday Tonic as part of EFG London Jazz Festival

You can also join in from 2pm for a Jazz Social Dance, all ages and abilities welcome.
Free

 
Book tickets
Canada Water Theatre presents Disaster Party

THEATRE | London Bridge

Damsel Develops
13th November - 19th November 2017
The Bunker Theatre
Damsel Develops is a new festival committed to supporting emerging female directors to develop work, with the hope of moving towards a future production. Selecting from over 150 applications, Damsel has brought together 8 female directors, who are contributing a diverse and exciting range of work. Projects across the festival include both staged and rehearsed readings of new writing, excerpts and adaptations of modern classics, and even a new musical.  
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Vandal With Care Art Show feat. Charlie McFarley and TACO

ARTS | London Bridge

Vandal With Care Art Show feat. Charlie McFarley and TACO


Opening Night Art Show
Fri 17th November 6pm-10pm
The Underdog Gallery

VANDAL WITH CARE is a satirical view of contemporary consumerism and the consumption of things. Show runs from 18th November until 30th November 2017

Free / Sculpture / Painting
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Plot to Shop

COMMUNITY | Rotherhithe

Plot 2 Plot Vacancy
Surrey Docks Farm

A space has become available in the Thursday Plot2Shop horticultural training project.

Do you know any adults with learning disabilities who would like to join our fantastic team?

Gardening  / Volunteering
Click for enquiries

COMMUNITY | Rotherhithe
TCV Volunteering

Be part of the team volunteers working in different locations across Rotherhithe.

Click on the location to learn more about that activitiy
Lavender Pond  Wed 15th Nov
Save The China Hall

DISCOVER / Rotherhithe

Chinal Hall Pub
141 Lower Rd, London SE16
Traditional Pub

China Hall is fighting to stay open against the trend of closing pubs in London. The owner are embraced in a legal battle to keep the business running. Show your support by visiting them

Save The China Hall Campaign supported by WISE16
Directions

TALK | Rotherhithe
The Blitz In Rotherhithe

London Bubble Theatre
Several dates in November
FREE, booking required

An opportunity to listen to the stories and facts about the The Blitz In Rotherhithe with Neil Bright

Book your attendance by calling on 07955 080036 or email heritage@surreydocksfarm.org.uk
Mary Ann Kennedy

MUSIC | Rotherhithe

Mary Ann Kennedy

15th November 7.45pm
Sands Films Studios
£14 Booking required
Limited seating
 
One of Scotland’s most influential musical figures, Mary Ann Kennedy, has stepped forward as a solo artist and she will be delighting the audience at Sands Films Studios
Book now
Breathe Arts presents Jonathan Mayer trio

MUSIC | Waterloo

BREATHE ARTS

Jonathan Mayer Trio

Monday 13th November
St Thomas Hospital
This concert brings together three classically trained Indian musicians Jonathan Mayer (Sitar), Robin Christian (Bansuri) and Udit Pankhania (Tabla). Traditional Ragas (scales)

Free
Free | Click for location
Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Community Council

COMMUNITY |
Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Community Council
Room G01, 160 Tooley Street
Tuesday 14th November

Neighbourhoods Fund and Cleaner,Greener, Safer Fund workshops.

Funding
Read more & directions
Breathe Arts presents Jonathan Mayer trio

MUSIC | London Bridge

BREATHE ARTS

Melodies For Mums

Tuesdays from 14th November for 10 weeks
Ellen Brown Children’s Centre

Melodies for Mums is a new service for mums who might be suffering from stress, anxiety, low mood or low self-esteem after the birth

Free / Community / Parents
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Breathe Arts presents Jonathan Mayer trio

MUSIC | London Bridge

BREATHE ARTS

Helen McDonald & Yul Emirali

Wednesday 15th November 1-2pm
Guy's Hospital

Gifted and passionate vocalist Helen McDonald regularly tours internationally with Afro Funk outfit Yaaba Funk, Jazz flautist Keith Waite and her own band Future Groove.

Free
Free | Click for location
World Press Photo

EXPERIENCE | Southbank

Finnish Rooftop Sauna

12 Nov 2017 - 30 Dec 2017
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Roof Garden
£15 - £25 (concessions available)
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CGP London #33 Open Annual Submissions

EXHIBITION | Southwark

CGP #33 OPEN ANNUAL Preview
Sunday 19th November 3-5pm
CGP London / Southwark Park
Now in its 33nd year, the Open exists to encourage artists at all stages of their career from across the UK to submit their work as part of a large-scale annual salon show
Read more
Taurus

TRANSPORT | Rotherhithe

TFL Rotherhithe Bridge Consultation

Saturday 18th November
Canada Water Library
12.30pm - 4.30pm

Transport for London has launched a public consultation on plans for a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the Thames from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf.
Read full consultation online
Freee Lantern Making Workshops

WORKSHOPS | Rotherhithe
Illuminate Rotherhithe Lantern Making Workshops

London Bubble Theatre
Several dates in November
FREE, booking required

 
Illuminate Rotherhithe 2017 will be launched by a community lantern procession on 23 November from 5-6.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join in and take part in the free workshops to make your own lantern for the procession
Book your workshop
DOST Youth Club in Docklands Settlements Rotherhithe

Dockland Settlements

YOUTH | Rotherhithe

Southwark Youth Group

Dockland Settlements

Football coaching, healthy lifestyle, introduction to boxing, Young people’s fitness, Healthy living advice (foods, physical and mental wellbeing), table tennis, games, art, and discussions, etc

Tuesday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Friday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Contact The Dockland Settlements

Tel: 0207 231 7108
Dockland Settlements
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READING | Rotherhithe

Surrey Quays Shopping Centre


The Little Free Library is a community project run by the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre. Visitors are encourage to swap books, especially children books.

If you would like to donate any books to this project, please take them to the Management Office near The Range store.
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