As part of the 2018 celebrations for the Year of Engineering, we shine a spotlight on some of the fantastic projects above and below the streets of Nine Elms in South West London, and hear from some of the talented young professionals working on them.
#InspireAnEngineer
@NineElmsTeam
www.nineelmslondon.com
Introducing the West London Business Futures Summit 2018
CEO of West London Business Andrew Dakers gives a quick overview of the recent summit in White City. You can carry on browsing videos in this YouTube playlist for the full speeches and more...
Filmed as part of the West London Futures Summit 2018.
Convened by West London Business
www.westlondon.com/westlondonfutures
@WestLBusiness
Cllr. Stephen Cowen, Hammersmith & Fulham Council (Housing)
Filmed as part of the West London Futures Summit 2018.
Convened by West London Business
www.westlondon.com/westlondonfutures
@WestLBusiness
Cllr Sutters introduces the Thessaly Road Bridge Development
Cllr. Steffi Sutters introduces the consultation currently underway to radically improve the dingy bridge on Thessaly Road right outside St George's Primary school.
Thessaly Road Bridge Development
This is the first report following the story of a project to radically improve the dingy bridge on Thessaly Road right outside St George's Primary school. Denise Waterman meets Cllr Steffi Sutters to find out the background...
London Youth Games 2018
Wandsworth Brighter Living Fair
This free fair took place on Tuesday 3 July 2018, and was organised by the Council’s Adult Social Services Department. It was specifically for adults who have or are looking for care and support in the borough, and other local residents aged 55 and over.
More than 180 people came along to find out about support available in Wandsworth that champions independent living.
Over 40 local services and organisations had stalls at the event, including the Share Community, Battersea Thrive, Generate, London Fire Brigade and local NHS services.
There was also a full programme of talks and demonstrations, including:
Wandsworth Police, who gave a talk on keeping safe
DORCAS who demonstrated healthy juice making
Fitness taster sessions from the Council’s leisure contractors Enable
Boxing from Carney’s Community
An art workshop with Creative Minds
Sign language sessions from Deaf First
Councillor Paul Ellis, the Council’s Health and Social Care spokesman, said: “This was a very successful event, and we’re delighted it was well attended and so many organisations came along. We hope that the day will give residents the information they need to stay healthy and independent.”
If you attended, thank you for coming. To those who filled in evaluation forms in the hope of winning a Fortnum & Mason Hamper or a ticket to Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, congratulations to the lucky winners!
Looking for support?
If you were unable to attend the Brighter Living Fair, you can search our website for local social care services:
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/adultsocialcare
London Art Night hits Nine Elms
A quick montage from the incredibly successful Art Night in Nine Elms, Battersea, Southbank, and Vauxhall earlier this Summer. Particular thanks to the talented youngers from Battersea Glee who provide the music track for this little video.
http://2018.artnight.london
@ARTNIGHTLDN
The SWL.TV Pod is born
Is it a shed? Is it a Summer house? Is it a meeting room? NO! Well, yes... and no... it's a new drop-in studio in Putney for interviewing guests from across SW London.
If you have a local charity, business or community project you want to share with SW Londoners, we'd love to invite you down and hear your story.
Awesome decking by the talented and lovely head of Design & Technology at St Joseph's School, Croydon.
Pod designed and built by the amazing team at https://www.ornategarden.com/
@ornategarden
Jenny's Theme by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/
Wandsworth Enterprise Week 2018
Wandsworth Enterprise Week 2018 will feature unmissable events such as Start up Wandsworth, Women’s Enterprise Day, Food Enterprise, Youth Enterprise, one-to-one advice clinics and the Business Forum.
Wandsworth Enterprise Week runs 5-10 March. Find out more here http://wandsworthenterpriseweek.biz
New Year Message from Wandsworth Council
A 2018 New Year message from Cllr Ravi Govindia, leader of Wandsworth Council.
Find out and have your say on borough priorities by visiting:
www.wandsworth.gov.uk/brighterborough
@wandbc
#BrighterBorough
Yvonne Ellis, founder of Daughter Arise
The aim of Daughter Arise is to support those who have been through sexual abuse and also emotional and physical abuse who are struggling with the aftermath to help them build a solid foundation for their future by offering encouragement, support, education and spiritual motivation which in turn will empower the individual to make informed choices and positive changes in their circumstances.
We work with survivors of sexual abuse, their families and supporters irrespective of faith, culture, life choices or personal background we are here to listen and support.
www.daughterarise.org.uk
@DAriseCIC
Battersea Arts Centre – The Agency
Our local business correspondent Kay Chauhan joined some talented young enterpreneurs competing in The Agency, a social change programme hosted at Battersea Arts Centre. We spoke to three of groups pitching for £2,000 to develop their ideas further and make them a reallity.
@agency_change
@battersea_arts
www.bac.org.uk/theagency
St Mary’s RC School Battersea
Denise Waterman visits a delightful school at the heart of new developments around Nine Elms/Battersea...
www.stmarysschoolbattersea.co.uk
@StMarys_SW8
Christmas Lights in Southfields
The Wimbledon Foundation got together with local businesses and community members again this year for an even bigger and more popular Christmas Lights event in Southfields. This is just one of the many events supported by the foundation and Denise Waterman spoke to Dan Bloxham and Helen Parker to find out more.
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/foundation
@wimbledonFdn
Cirque Bijou Magical Umbrella Procession
Denise Waterman ended her recent tour of Nine Elms with a magical umbrella processiona along the Thames... here's a quick peek at just one of the area's many cultural events against a stunning backdrop.
BoConcept Battersea 360 degree tour
We first came across BoConcept Battersea through the Wandsworth Chamber of commerce and were delighted to be invited back shortly after their refurbishment to film a short store tour in glorious 8K 360 degrees!
We hope you like this short video and why not take them up on their offer - pop down one day for a coffee or Prosecco and have a chat about all your interior design challenges?
"HYGGE IS A LIFESTYLE NOT A TREND"
https://www.boconcept.com/en-gb/
@BoConceptUK
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Wandsworth
If you love shopping local and want to support local businesses to thrive and survive, check out some of Wandsworth's best examples and hear what they have to offer you in return...
#SmallBusinessSaturday
Connecting and Developing Nine Elms and Battersea
We caught up with Wandsworth Council Leader Ravi Govindia at the official opening of the Battersea Power Station pier, and hear how this is just one of many significant milestones for the borough.
The New American Embassy at Nine Elms
As part of a longer report looking at developments in the Nine Elms area of Wandsworth, Alastair Greener was given an exclusive interview with Courtney Austrian from the new American Embassy. Here's a short excerpt from that interview...
New Pier Opens at Battersea Power Station
We spoke to the CEO of Thames Clippers Sean Collins about the new privately funded pier opened at Battersea Power Station.
Fighting the Flytippers in SW London
Nobody likes stinky waste and rubbish outside their door... We spent a day with Wandsworth Council's enforcement officers finding out more about the problem and what we can do to help them help us...
51st State Band – 360 degree video (1)
Check out our latest 360 degree video! If you're watching on a smartphone you can move around to watch from literally any angle, and if you're watching on a computer, just click and drag the mouse to change the viewing angle. The original video was filmed in 8K so if you have a really good internet connection, feel free to click the "cog" icon at the bottom right of the video player to increase to the maximum possible quality setting.
The 51st State Band represents the spirit of World Heart Beat Music Academy, bringing young musicians of all ages, backgrounds and abilities together to learn and play in a band where every member is a vital part of a complete whole.
Their annual concert at Putney Arts Theatre was a chance for the band to truly shine and showcased the variety, energy and dedication that students of the World Heart Beat Music Academy thrive on.
Over the years they've have had some incredible guests; giving their young musicians the opportunity to play alongside renowned musicians who inspire them and our audience.
http://www.worldheartbeat.org
@whbeat
51st State Band at Putney Arts Theatre
The 51st State Band represents the spirit of World Heart Beat Music Academy, bringing young musicians of all ages, backgrounds and abilities together to learn and play in a band where every member is a vital part of a complete whole.
Their annual concert at Putney Arts Theatre was a chance for the band to truly shine and showcased the variety, energy and dedication that students of the World Heart Beat Music Academy thrive on.
Over the years they've have had some incredible guests; giving their young musicians the opportunity to play alongside renowned musicians who inspire them and our audience.
http://www.worldheartbeat.org
@whbeat
St George’s Gate Tooting
Alex Willis-Bray spends the day in "cool" Tooting and tours the new housing development there - St George's Gate. If you're interested in London property or just want to see Tooting looking it's best, keep watching!
www.bellway.co.uk
@TootingMarket
@LondonRBL
@LibertyPRUK
Historic Northern Line Breakthrough at Kennington
Our travel and transport correspondent joined Wandsworth Council Leader Ravi Govindia and The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP to witness the historic "breakthrough" moment for the new Northern Line extension. Boring machine "Amy" crunched through the last layer of rock at Kennington, connecting the two 3.2 km tunnels from Battersea Power Station, via Nine Elms.
“Demon Dogs” by students from South Thames College
Original Music – Composed, sequenced and mastered by Music Production and Performing Arts Students and Staff at South Thames College.
Video & Editing – Shot on Canon DSLR 700D and Edited on Adobe Premier Pro CC by Creative Media Film & TV students
Performance – Choreographed and Performed by Level 3 Performing Arts Students
We offer a variety of different creative arts courses at all levels, in just about any subject you can think of! Come and join the digital and creative revolution!
Visit us on Twitter or Instagram @CreativeSTC
“Love to Hate” by students from South Thames College
Original Music – Composed, sequenced and mastered by Music Production and Performing Arts Students and Staff at South Thames College.
Video & Editing – Shot on Canon DSLR 700D and Edited on Adobe Premier Pro CC by Creative Media Film & TV students
Performance – Choreographed and Performed by Level 3 Performing Arts Students
We offer a variety of different creative arts courses at all levels, in just about any subject you can think of! Come and join the digital and creative revolution!
Visit us on Twitter or Instagram @CreativeSTC
Merton Fireworks 2017
Here's a quick teaser from our friends in Merton council's press team... Don't miss one of the best fireworks displays in the borough this November!
4 November: Wimbledon Park
5 November: Morden Park
To find out more, follow @WhatsOnInMerton on Twitter or head over to: www.merton.gov.uk/fireworks
Wines of South Africa at Olympia
The Intrepid South Africa trade show at Olympia is organised by Wimbledon based Wines of South Africa. We teamed up with Alastair Greener and Afrotake Media to get the inside track on the best wines coming out of the country and what to look for...
www.winesofsa.co.uk
@WOSA_UK
Storm Peace Concert 2017
We were honoured to attend the STORM Peace Concert again this year - highlighting both the impact of gun and knife crime on victims and their families, but also the positive efforts being made by so many community groups to provide opportunities and support for everyone involved.
www.stormempowerment.com
www.dreamsreality.co.uk
http://www.jimmyasherfoundation.org/
Celebrating 25 years at Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre
Join us and the Eyes of Lady Wimbledon as Centre Court Shopping Centre celebrates 25 years in Wimbledon. Goodie bags and give-aways galore!
Putney Air Pollution
A special report by local film-maker Philip Carr about the surprising issue of pollution in Putney and SW London generally.
Philip Carr: www.bessboroughproductions.co.uk
Wimbledon Foundation 2017
South West London TV and Lady Wimbledon were invited to Centre Court ahead of this year's tennis championships to find out more about the amazing projects supported and funded by the Wimbledon Foundation.
http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/foundation
@WimbledonFDN
Original sound track composed for SWL.TV by local London talent Joel Mitchell:
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/mb24ss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mb24s_beats/
Website: http://officialjayymulaba.wixsite.com/mulabandzz
Lady Wimbledon’s Tennis Party at Cannizaro House
An ultra-glamorous party at the beautiful Cannizaro House... what better way of getting in the "swing" of things for Wimbledon tennis?
www.ladywimbledon.com
@ladywimbledon
Ernest Bevin College, Tooting
Ernest Bevin College is a secondary school for boys located in Tooting, London, England with a mixed Sixth Form. It has over 1200 pupils and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It has STEM Assured Status and also specialises in Sport.
www.ernestbevin.london
@ErnestBevinColl
Address: Beechcroft Rd, Tooting, London SW17 7DF
Phone: 020 8672 8582
Founded: 1970
Local authority: Wandsworth London Borough Council
Principal: Rukhsana Sheikh
Grand Opening of the Ernest Bevin College CCF
Denise Waterman joins local dignitaries, parents and staff at Ernest Bevin College for the Grand Opening of the Royal Marine detachment Combined Cadet Force by the Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock OBE.
Watch all the way through for a an amazing performance by the Royal Marines' Corp of Drums at the end!
www.ernestbevin.london
@ErnestBevinColl
Royal Marines Corps of Drums at Ernest Bevin College
Local dignitaries, parents and staff at Ernest Bevin College enjoy a performance by the hugely professional Royal Marines Corps of Drums, under the watchful eye of the Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock OBE.
Watch all the way through for a an amazing performance by the Royal Marines' Corp of Drums at the end!
www.ernestbevin.london
@ErnestBevinColl
Nine Elms youngsters bring monsters to life
Pia Jackson visits the Nine Elms regeneration area to see first hand how Wandsworth Council is working with local primary school children to get them interested in the changes going on around them and to excite their interest in the new arts and culture hub which has started to take shape.
The "Monster Soup" project, funded by the Wandsworth Council and the Battersea Power Station Foundation, uses puppet theatre to explore connections between the River Thames and local communities, culminating in a lantern puppet parade through the area’s changing landscape.
www.nineelmslondon.com
www.pumphousegallery.org.uk
@wandbc @PumpHouseGal @puppetswithguts @BatterseaPwrStn #monstersoup
Price Studios, Battersea
Price Studios is an exquisite TV studio and sound recording venue with a vibrant media and arts community using it as their hub in SW London. This short video gives you a quick peek inside at the facilities and people behind the studio, but there really is no substitute for dropping by and having a look around yourself, so please give them a call!
On a related note, South West London TV are delighted to be making Price Studios their official home and have all sorts of fun collaborations planned. Watch this space!
www.pricestudios.co.uk
@pricestudiosltd
Poplar Scooter Park
A school in Merton has created what is believed to be the UK’s first ever scooter park for young children which will be enjoyed both by pupils and the local community.
The new scooter park at Poplar Primary School has more than 200 metres of pathways where children can let off steam, keep fit and learn to scoot safely.
Now the school has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise £20,000 for the next phase which includes installing a timber shelter, street furniture, road markings, signage and even a race track.
The campaign has already won celebrity backing from triathlon stars the Brownlee brothers who have pledged £1,000.
On Thursday 30 March the school’s 640 pupils took part in their own duathlon – scooting and running – to raise cash.
The scooter park has so far cost £60,000, with the school raising £30,000 and the SUEZ Communities Trust, which supports community and environmental improvement projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, donating a further £30,000.
The park will be used by the school between 10am and 3pm but will be open to the community at other times including weekends and during school holidays.
www.spacehive.com/poplar-scoot
The Boat Race 2017
Katie Polglase talks to representatives from Oxford and Cambridge ahead of this year's University Boat Race.
@theboatraces @OUWBCPresident @OUWBCsquad @CUBCsquad @CUWBC #pulltogether #theboatrace2017
Highlights of the Peace Symposium 2017
Alastair Greener shares his highlights from the 14th annual Ahmaddiya Peace Symposium at the Baitul Futuh mosque, Morden.
peacesymposium.org.uk
#peacesymposiumUK
Peace Symposium 2017 – Speeches in Full
This Symposium is a key event of the Community held at the largest mosque in Western Europe and this year marks the 14th to date. The event promotes a deeper understanding of Islam and other faiths and seeks to inspire a concerted effort for lasting peace. This year’s theme is Global conflicts and the need for Justice.
More than 800 guests attend the unique event including Secretaries of State, parliamentarians, diplomats, faith and civic leaders as well as representatives from numerous charities and faith communities. Guests will also get an opportunity to be given a guided tour of the mosque complex. Various dignitaries will give short speeches and the highlight of the event will be the keynote address by the Khalifa of Islam.
http://peacesymposium.org.uk
Reproduced with kind permission of Muslim TV Ahmadiyaa, MTA.
www.mta.tv
@muslimtv
The Good Grief Trust, Wimbledon
Katie Polglase joins the founder of the Good Grief Trust for a soulful afternoon at Cannizaro House (Hotel du Vin). Linda Magistris talks about the sensitive and important work of the Trust and the amazing local support from all sectors of the community.
www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
www.thegoodgriefguide.com
@goodgrieftrust
@leepycroft
Walker Stalker Con London
Hannah Christian let's her "freak flag fly" at Walker Stalker Con in Kensington Olympia. Amazing costumes, merchandise galore, and hard-core fans well rewarded for their efforts.
www.walkerstalkercon.com/london
@WalkrStalkrCon
Women’s Head of the River Race 2017
Katie Polglase sees the rowing season kick off in style with the Women's Eights Head of the River Race 2017 between Putney and Mortlake.
#WEHORR2017
@CastleDoreRC
@GUBC1867
@DurhamUBC:
Vintage Day at AFC Wimbledon
Talk about coming late to the party - this is the 10th time AFC Wimbledon have run their brilliant Vintage Day at their training ground! One of SW London's better kept secrets? LadyWimbledon reveals all...
Playmobil Competition March 2017
We're excited to announce the second of a monthly series of free competitions in conjunction with Playmobil who hosted us at the Toy Fair Olympia 2017. This video include's Abigail's Top Picks for product sets being launched in March and you can find out how to enter our competition by going to:
www.southwestlondon.tv/playmobil
www.playmobil.com
@PlaymobilUK
Coming soon – Walker Stalker Con
Hannah Christian braves the queues, crowds and horrors of the UK’s leading Zombie-fest: Walker Stalker con at Kensington Olympia. Panellists include world famous celebrities from The Walking Dead, Bates Motel, The Girl With All the Gifts and more: Andrew Lincoln, Scott Wilson, David Morrissey, Katelyn Nacon, Greg Nicotero, Caitlyn Vanbeck, M.R. Carey, Michael Traynor, Khary Payton, Tom Payne, Xander Berkeley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Austin Amelio & Steven Ogg.