Denise Waterman was thrilled to follow the story of the Thessaly Road regeneration and attended the opening of the revamped bridge along with council members, local residents, teachers and pupils.
"Happy Street" by Yinka Ilori has finally become a reality. Judge for yourself!
#HappyStreet
@wandbc
Arts & Culture
Step Free Dance perform at Twichenham Stadium
Step Free Dance were one of the outstanding young entertainers at the 2019 West London Business Awards at Twickenham Stadium. Great to see local business championing local talent and we wish these young stars all the best and every success! :)
www.stepfreedance.com
@stepfreedance
Earlsfield Library hosts Black History talk by Kathleen Chater
In her debut report for South West London TV, Fiona Small drops by a Black History talk at Earlsfield Library sponsored by Wandsworth Council.
www.wandsworth.gov.uk
@wandbc
Thessaly Road bridge is set for a colourful makeover
Denise Waterman follows the uplifting story of how the Thessaly Road underpass was identified for a bit of love and attention and became the focus for a major competition and consultation run by Wandsworth Council and the London Festival of Architecture.
The winning artist has just been announced and work will be starting soon!
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/14709/colourful_design_wins_thessaly_road_railway_bridge_competition
Don’t miss London Art Night!
Wandsworth Council Leader Cllr Govindia gives a quick preview to the weekend's major art festival happening in and around Battersea, Nine Elms, Vauxhall and the South Bank.
www.artnight.london
@artnightldn
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
London Art Night 2018
Steph Browne reports on the recent London Art Night that wowed visitors and residents alike in Nine Elms on the South Bank, Vauxhall, and Battersea.
Thanks again to the team at Wandsworth Council for all their support.
http://2018.artnight.london/
@ARTNIGHTLDN
Charlie Visits Fulham Palace
Republishing this one by local presenter and theatre manager Charlie Shakespeare... We happen to know a new tour of Fulham Palace is underway and look forward to sharing that with you as well in due course.
http://www.fulhampalace.org/
@Fulham_Palace
Nine Elms – US Embassy
The new American Embassy is one of London’s most striking new buildings – it is also home to 1,000 staff and receives 1,000 visitors every weekday. Go with us inside the @USAinUK Embassy where we talk to Ambassador Robert Wood and senior staff about what it means to move from Grosvenor Square to Nine Elms.
This short video is an excerpt from our recent behind the scenes documentary on the Nine Elms development in London. If you enjoyed this video, please have a look at the full report here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7MTjes0vBU
www.wandsworth.gov.uk/nineelms
@NineElmsTeam
Nine Elms – Behind the scenes in London’s newest district
Every day thousands of commuters pass the new and emerging buildings that are beginning to change London’s skyline on the South Bank.
To tell the story of what's happening behind the skyline at Nine Elms, Wandsworth Council commissioned this mini-documentary which looks at the redevelopment of a once barren industrial area from the perspective of new and old tenants.
www.wandsworth.gov.uk/nineelms
www.nineelmslondon.com
@NineElmsTeam
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
Cirque Bijou Magical Umbrella Procession
Denise Waterman ended her recent tour of Nine Elms with a magical umbrella procession along the Thames... here's a quick peek at just one of the area's many cultural events against a stunning backdrop.
V&A Friday Lates
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.
Enjoy!
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
Meet our 10,000th Twitter follower: Zainab Mohuiddin
Ladies and gentlemen... allow us to introduce to you... SWL.TV's 10,000th Twitter follower, Streatham Girl and YouTube creator supreme... Ms Zainab Mohuiddin!
Click on the links at the end of this video and follow her on Twitter:
@zainytube
Hot Bhangra / Bollywood Dance by Pia and Zainab
After teaching our presenter Pia Jackson five simple Bhangra moves the ladies create this totally hot Bhangra dance for our viewers to enjoy using the song LOVELY by RAJIV SUNDARESAN and, HAMSIKA IYER.
You can also follow Zainab's adventures in Vietnam as she learns to cook and goes from Bachelorette to Boss in the kitchen!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY-KPOCqu89VjLT8w9bw9g
@zainytube
And don't forget to watch Pia getting up to all sorts of fun activities in her "Anything but the Gym!" quest on www.southwestlondon.tv
Our socials:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SWL.TV
Website - https://southwestlondon.tv/
Bollywood Dance Moves for Beginners
Talented YouTuber and dancer Zainab teaches Pia Jackson five simple moves to create the most amazing Bollywood/Bhangra dance for beginners. Don't miss the links at the end of this video to the full version of their final dance.
You can also follow Zainab's adventures in Vietnam as she learns to cook and goes from Bachelorette to Boss in the kitchen!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY-KPOCqu89VjLT8w9bw9g
@zainytube
Our socials:
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New independent film: Beacon – A New World
Pia Jackson talks to Ealing based creators of an exciting new independent film: "Beacon - A New World".
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beaconanewworld/
Twitter: @BeaconANewWorld
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5767646/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Instagram: beacon_film
Official Website: www.beacon-film.com
Emma Tierney: Poi performance at TEDx Wandsworth
A short clip of the lovely and talented Emma Tierney performing at South Thames College during TEDx Wandsworth.
Wandsworth businesswoman launches “Do Business in Angola”
Pia Jackson joins local entrepreneur and Chamber of Commerce member Ricardina Pederneira for the launch of her new book "Do business in Angola", hosted at the Hyatt Regency, London W1.
Love Local London: Earlsfield
First of a new series which puts the spotlight on local life in South West London. Denise Waterman talks to community Estate Agents Haart, samples the local cafe culture, goes golfing, checks out some typical "young Earlsfield family" shops and finishes with a well earnt cocktail in one of the areas many superb bars.
http://www.beanandhop.co.uk/
@beanandhop
http://oceanhomedesigns.co.uk/
@oceanhomedesign
http://www.bumptobaby.co.uk/
http://www.clgc.co.uk/
@CLGCGolf
http://www.threesixsix.co.uk/
@ThreeSixSixLDN
“Battersea Odyssey” – Margaret’s Story
Full length scene from the excellent promenade performance of Battersea Odyssey at the Katherine Low Settlement, Battersea.
www.lightboxtheatre.co.uk
@LightboxTheatre
Battersea Odyssey by the Lightbox Theatre
Joe Foresster enjoys the excellent interactive promenade performance of Battersea Odyssey at the Katherine Low Settlement, Battersea.
www.lightboxtheatre.co.uk
@LightboxTheatre
Idun Eustace at Wimbledon Art Studios
Introducing local artist Idun Eustace...
Southfields Gallery
A quick glimpse inside the Southfields Gallery run by Kuldip Rihal, produced by our local media partners SeenScreen (link below).
http://southfieldsgallery.co.uk/
@GalleryLondon
Introducing Wimbledon Art Studios
This video was filmed at Wimbledon Art Studios during the 34th Open Studios Art Show in November 2013 by Rob Kelly and John Stewart, from Artistically Speaking.
The Open Studios Art Show takes place twice a year at Wimbledon Art Studios (May and November) and attracts over 4,000 visitors each time. The show is a free-entry event, and the public can purchase art directly from well-established artists who work from their studio in South West London, and discover new emerging talents of all art disciplines (painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, ceramics, screenprinting, mixed-media, etc.)
Visit www.wimbledonartstudios.co.uk/open-studios/next-show/ to get more information about the next show.
http://www.wimbledonartstudios.co.uk/
@WimbledonArt
The Spirit of Christmas Fair, Olympia
Ellie Morgan marks the official start of Christmas festivities by visiting the Spirit of Christmas Fair in Kensington Olympia.
www.coiledspring.co.uk
@coiledspring
www.themagicdoorstore.com
@MagicDoorStore
www.bubbleinc.co.uk
@bubblincUK
www.pixiedixie.co.uk
@pixiedixiepjs
www.gnot.co.uk/blog
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www.clarionevents.com
#SpiritofChristmas
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Bellevue Village Fair – Wandsworth
Businesses and residents from SW17 got together at the weekend for a taste of all things local. The sun shone, music played, food, drinks and gifts were everywhere.
Special thanks to Robert and the team behind the Bellevue Road Association, to our Media Partners Wandsworth Radio who hosted the music tent and to The Oiliboys for permission to film their fab music for this report.
http://www.bellevuevillage.co.uk/
http://www.wandsworthradio.com/
NEW SERIES: Al and Ian’s Comedy Field Notes, Episode 1
Al Cowie and Ian Hawkins bring you the first in their new series of, well, field notes about the comedy scene in London and further afield.
Enjoy. Unless you're a video professional. In which case please marvel at the botched chroma-keying and audio. We don't mind. Actually we do, and the guilty have been punished. Twice. Each.
Graphics/animation by Matt and the fine folk at Pigeon Post Production:
http://www.pigeonpostproduction.com/
@_PigeonPost_
Absolutely Magazine celebrates at Battersea Arts Centre
Pia Jackson takes us inside Battersea Arts Centre on the flimsiest of pretexts and enjoys a great party with Absolutely Magazine who are celebrating their first anniversary in South West London.
http://zest-media.com/magazines-2
@Absolutely_mags
Charles Jamieson exhibits at the Stafford Gallery, Wimbledon
Coinciding with the Merton Art Trail, the Stafford Gallery at Wimbledon Fine Art is showing the warm and uplifting work of Scottish painter Charles Jamieson. Pia Jackson finds out more...
www.artistcharlesjamieson.blogspot.com
@JamiesonCharles
www.staffordgallery.co.uk
@StaffordGallery
www.wimbledonfineart.com
andrew@wimbledonfineart.com
Wendy Bliss exhibition at the Lingfield Road Gallery
Artist Wendy Bliss gives us a fascinating insight into the inspiration and techniques behind her recent exhibition at part of the Merton Art Trail. Wendy is currently looking for representation, so please do get in touch with her via Twitter before she's snapped up!
@WendyakBliss
The Merton Arts Trail
Wendy Bliss takes us around just a few of the open studios popping up across Merton for this year's Merton Art Trail. Last viewings 28-29 September - don't miss out!
www.mertonartstrail.org.uk
@mertonartstrail
Boggio Studios, Wimbledon
Keith takes his poodle Isis to James and Julia at Boggio Studios for a VIP photoshoot experience...
http://www.boggiostudios.com/
@juliaboggio
Art and Cocktails at Cannizaro House
Pia Jackson invites you to join her for an evening of culture and cocktails at the Cannizaro House Hotel. The hotel now hosts a quarterly exhibition of local art in a stunning location with delicious people and memorable cocktails... or is it the other way round?
http://www.cannizarohouse.com/new-art-at-cannizaro/
@cannizarohouse
http://www.flickr.com/photos/taylortorrphotography/
Delicious Monsters at the Pump House Gallery
Pia marvels at some brilliant art created by local school children for the Pump House Gallery, Battersea.
pumphousegallery.org.uk
@PumpHouseGal
http://www.rca.ac.uk/
@RCAeducation
@Kim4Southfields
Brixton Urban Art Fair
Pia Jackson takes us on a "little art adventure" on a fabulous Summer weekend in Brixton.
www.urbanart.co.uk
@urbanartbrixton
www.positivearts.co.uk
@positiveartsuk
http://www.greatart.co.uk
@GreatArt_UK
www.photowalksoflondon.com
@Photowalkslondo
www.keatingestates.com
@KeatingEstates
www.steveyeates.co.uk
www.priscillawatkinsart.co.uk
@Phthaloturquois
www.martingrover.com
@MartinGroverUK
www.wills-art.com
@wills_art
The Stafford Gallery presents Jack Morrocco at Wimbledon Fine Art
Pia Jackson gets her first taste of South West London culture thanks to Judy from The Stafford Gallery, and is treated to an interview with the artist himself.
www.staffordgallery.co.uk
www.jackmorrocco.com
www.wimbledonfineart.com
All4KidsLondon
Denise Waterman drops in on children's group All4KidsLondon during their Easter camp and finds out about their unique approach to building children's confidence and having fun through drama, singing, dancing and art.
www.all4kidslondon.co.uk
www.jpandsteve.co.uk
Wimbledon Studios – The Tour
Joe Forrester takes a look around the hidden gem of Wimbledon Studios and discovers amazing pre-built sets, constantly evolving facilities, comprehensive support services and a thriving community of film professionals, all in the heart of South West London.
If you'd like to learn more about the various sets and departments featured in this short video tour, please subscribe to our channel and watch our other reports which we made on the same day.
www.wimbledonstudios.com
Wimbledon Studios – Equality Street
Ricky Gervais, Ant & Dec, Cheryl Cole, Olly Murs Derren Brown and now our very own Joe Forrester have all been filmed in "The Street" at Wimbledon Studios, a superbly flexible space for shooting all manner of urban goodness just a stone's throw from the studio's canteen. Many thanks to our street guide Martin Izzard.
www.wimbledonstudios.com
Cynthia Corbett Gallery
Denise Waterman takes us inside the fabulous Cynthia Corbett Gallery in Wimbledon Village and chats to some of the wonderful people gathered there to see work from up and coming artist Tom Leighton, amongst others.