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_
London Pet Show, Earl’s Court
Keith Maynard continues his series about pets and animals by visiting the London Pet Show at Earl's Court. He chats with TV personalities Ben Fogle and Matthew Brash and generally soaks up everything on offer... except tarantulas!
Charities and Celebrities at the London Pet Show
We were delighted to spend the weekend with our special partner Wetnose Animal Aid for the London Pet Show 2014 at Earl's Court.
Keith Maynard had a chat with the VIP supporters of this worthy cause, and even fulfilled a boyhood fantasy...
www.wetnoseanimalaid.com
@wetnoseanimal
Launching the Home Instead “Memory Cafe” in Kingston
Denise Waterman attends the launch of a new "Memory Cafe" at the Rose Theatre, Kingston. It's the brain-child of innovative care provider Home Instead and was attended by the Mayor Cllr Penny Shelton and Eastenders star Neil McDermott.
The Wimbledon Pilates Clinic
Pia Jackson continues her quest for fitness, trying "Anything but the Gym" and visits the lovely Lisa Lamberti at the Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon.
The Pilates Clinic in Wimbledon is about to celebrate their 1st anniversary and will be giving away all sorts of freebies as part of this October's celebrations.
For more information please phone Lisa directly on: 0208 947 8601 or 07984920232
www.thepilatesclinic.com
@thepilatesclnic
Coming soon – Polo in the Park
Following Keith's first taste of Polo last year, we were delighted to attend the launch party and team draw for Chestertons Polo in the Park 2014.
Here's a taste of the excitement to come. 6-8 June 2014.
http://www.polointheparklondon.com/
@PolointhePark
Update on Putney railway station improvements
Alastair Greener talks to MP Justine Greening planned improvements to the local transport network, not just at Putney mainline station but with other projects affecting the area too.
Series Pilot: FILTER at the MCN Show London
Keith Maynard kick starts our new series for real bikers, reporting from the MCN Bike Show at ExCel, London.
Guest interviews with Charley Boorman, Carl Fogarty and the "Cat" from Red Dwarf aka Danny John-Jules.
Stay tuned!
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Behind the scenes at Wimbledon AELTC
On a drizzly March morning, Keith Maynard and producer Ed Stradling take us behind the scenes at the world famous All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
@beefikeefi
@edstradling
Super Bowl at the Roadhouse, Covent Garden
Black Rose Collection
Alex Willis-Bray spots some rather irresistable handbags and accessories on her rounds at Pure London...
http://blackrosecollection.co.uk
@BlackRoseBRC
Series Pilot: London Learner at the Roadhouse
Ward Scott kicks off his new series for visitors trying to learn London with a trip to the Roadhouse in Covent Garden on Super Bowl Sunday.
Follow his adventures on Twitter @LondonLearner and if you're a London Learner, post a comment and tell us what you'd like to see us cover in future episodes!
Special thanks to Marion Schnelle (Writer/Producer) and Dennis Newby (2nd Camera).
Discovering “Nooods” at Pure London
Alex Willis-Bray talks to Novello Noades who created the "Noood" on a long cold train journey in 2013. Hand knitted in the UK using 100% natural fibre, the wonderfully versatile Noood fastens using detachable Noood Links and can be worn as a hat, scarf, collar - in fact in limitless ways! Each Noood comes beautifully gift packaged and comes with an illustrated guide of Noood positions. The Noood has proved popular with consumers of all ages. Bespoke Nooods are available on request.
www.nooodlondon.com
Tel: 0845 0756126.
info@nooodlondon.com
Global Babe at Pure London
Alex Willis-Bray talks to the founder of Global Babe - amazing hats and jumpsuits to empower your exquisiteness. Strong Sun hats which protect your best asset - your face - with a UPF rating of 350+. Global Babe jumpsuits are multi-purpose outfits which are non-iron and perfect for your next night out. The Saint-Tropez jumpsuit can switch and move into any outfit you wish. Global Babe is all about being the most awesome woman you know and looking fabulous while you do so.
@GlobalBabes
www.globalbabe.com
www.facebook.com/globalbabefashion
London Fashion Week AW14 – full report
Alex Willis-Bray goes behind the scenes, front of house and all around Somerset House and the Freemasons Hall for London Fashion week.
London Fashion Week AW14 – Preview
Hot on the heels of her report from Pure London, Alex Willis-Bray is in the thick of it again forLondon Fashion Week at Somerset House. Full report coming soon, so make sure you subscribe and you'll get a notification as soon as it's online!
Pure London, Fashion and Trends for AW14
Alex Willis-Bray presents her regular report from the Pure fashion show at Kensington Olympia. She talks to fashion legend Zandra Rhodes about lipstick and print, and Lorna Hall from WGSN about the macro trends for Autumn / Winter 14:
Modern Myth
Industrial Evolution
Rendering Reality
“Filter” – The series for real bikers around London
Keith Maynard introduces our new series "Filter" which we hope to make with donations from the biker community and sponsors in the industry.
To hear about how you can get involved, sponsorship opportunities and experiences that money just can't buy, please see our Kickstarter.com page:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1193341507/filter-the-new-online-tv-show-for-real-bikers
Background music "Bounce It" from the YouTube audio library.
@beefikeefi
Sheringdale School – Young Voices at the O2 Arena
Many thanks to lovely folk at KPMG Thames Clippers for putting on a special free service so the pupils and staff from Sheringdale could arrive in style for their special day at the O2.
We hope that parents and staff who couldn't be there (or couldn't make out the children amongst 8000+ other white "dots"!) enjoy this special souvenir of the day.
www.thamesclippers.com/about/about-us.html
@thamesclippers
http://www.sheringdale.org/
Training with the Royal Marines Reserve, London
Pia Jackson gets an unprecedented invitation to train with volunteers of the Royal Marines Reserve in Southfields ahead of their open day on Saturday 1 February at 10:00 hours. The RMR is open to males ages between 16 an 33 years.
For more information see:
http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/marinereserves
https://www.facebook.com/royalmarines
https://www.facebook.com/RoyalMarinesRecruitment
Or watch them on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalMarinesOfficial
Music "Black Hole Original Mix" by DJ Fire-Black. Creative Commons (attribution) license.
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Mens’ fashion at the London Collections, Autumn/Winter 2014
Alex Willis-Bray takes us around the London Collections and talks to fashion designer Paul Costelloe, celebrity magician "Dynamo", GQ Magazine editor Dylan Jones OBE and supermodel David Gandy.
Sound track "World Map" from the YouTube audio library.
Celebrating our first year and first 1 million views
A short montage celebrating our first year (we launched in August 2013) and our first 1M YouTube views.
Music "One million views" with permission from Dave and the other talented folk at Goldfish:
http://smarturl.it/Goldfish3secmem
@goldfishlive
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African countries: http://smarturl.it/Goldfish_Africa
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Anything but the Gym: Krav Maga
As part of her on going quest to avoid the gym, Pia Jackson tries her hand at Krav Maga under the expert supervision of Simon and Remi from South London Krav Maga. Based in Brixton they have a direct link to the original founder of the system through the FEKM, the official European governing body, of which they are the first London Club.
Just remember - Don't try this at home!
www.southlondonkravmaga.com
@kravmaga_london
Background music: Hydra by DJ Fire-Black.
Flawless at Wimbledon Winter Wonderland
We were lucky enough to catch Flawless (from Britain's Got Talent) before their performance at Love Wimbledon's Christmas event in Centre Court SW19. Thanks for talking with us guys and inviting us on stage with you to film!
Amazing routine! Watch and watch again!
http://flawlessofficial.com
@flawlessUK
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Winter Wonderland by Love Wimbledon
Dashing around Centre Court shopping centre, Denise Waterman has just enough time from her compère duties to introduce this year's Winter Wonderland. Festive fun and good cheer for all...
See also our full length video of the amazing performance by "Flawless".
Merry Christmas from everyone here at South West London TV!
www.lovewimbledon.org
@lovewimbledon
London Ethnic pop-up fashion show at The Fox
Joe Forrester talks to the models, designers and entrepreneurs behind the brands at a pop up fashion event, and get the scoop and what Nicki Minaj and Tulisa are wearing from SW London.
http://www.londonethnic.com/
@londonethnic
www.bacajewellery.com
@bacajewellery
Wetnose founders meet ITV’s Amanda Holden
Keith Maynard joins Andrea and Gavin from Wetnose Animal Aid as they prepare to meet Amanda Holden of Britain's Got Talent fame to record an appeal for their forthcoming 'mission' to Romania, accompanied by some of the SWL.TV crew. Amanda herself is a long time supporter of animal welfare causes and lives locally in SW London.
www.wetnoseanimalaid.com
@wetnoseanimal
Wetnose Animal Welfare Appeal by Amanda Holden
Gavin and Andrea from Wetnose Animal Aid visited Amanda Holden of Britain's Got Talent fame at ITV's London Studio to talk about the plight of Romanian dogs and other animal welfare projects. Amanda was kind enough to record this appeal for donations and support ahead of the Wetnose and SWL.TV mission to Romania next year.
www.wetnoseanimalaid.com
@wetnoseanimal
Best of Richmond – Social business event at the Crown
Denise Waterman meets the organisers and attendees of a regular Richmond networking evening organised by The Best of Richmond, and finds out why such events are still important in a world dominated by email and social media.
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/richmond
@richmondoffers
http://crowntwickenham.co.uk/
Save the Wheatsheaf Campaign Update
Councillors met at Wandsworth Town Hall to decide whether Tooting's Wheatsheaf pub should be afforded special protection from a change of purpose. MP Sadiq Khan spoke to us before and after the meeting with this update. Pia Jackson reports.
Official Opening of the new Tolworth Greenway
Alastair Greener takes a look around the newly opened Tolworth Greenway development which aims to strike a balance between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists while improving the area and local environment.
Ainsley Harriott, Celebrity TV Chef
In the first of a series of interviews with local celebrities and sports personalities from South West London, Denise Waterman introduces celebrity presenter and TV chef Ainsley Harriott who talks about Wimbledon, Wandsworth, diet, and the importance of sport.
Ainsley gave this interview in support of the Wimbledon Sporting Project, for further details go to:
http://www.truevolunteer.org/wsp/
@T_V_F
BoxingYoga™ at the OM Yoga Show
Pia Jackson talks to Kajza from Boxing Yoga tries out some moves during this year's OM Yoga Show, Kensington Olympia.
http://www.boxingyoga.com/
@Boxing
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“Your Lightbulb Moment”, Croydon
The Bright Ideas Trust ran 2 half day events in Croydon to inform, inspire and help young people take a giant step closer to running their own business. Keith Maynard joined them and chatted to the organisers, the sponsors Accenture, and the Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Yvette Hopley.
Special thanks to Apprentice celebrities Tim Campbell and Margaret Mountford for their support and participation.
Stay tuned for more full-length reports from the day...
http://yourlightbulbmoment.biz/
@Bright_Ideas
OM Yoga Show – Olympia
Pia Jackson discovers there's a whole world of undiscovered Yoga treats out there to experience, and tries her hand at a few during this year's OM Yoga Show, Kensington Olympia.
http://www.omyogashow.com/london/home.php
@yogashow
http://www.yogamonkey.org.uk/
@YogaMonkeySwing
http://www.thegaruda.net/
@GarudaStudioUK
http://www.boxingyoga.com/
@BoxingYoga
The TVF Halloween Ball
Fabulous Halloween costumes, live music, auctions, raffle, magician, dancing, drinking, eating, socialising... this year's True Volunteer Foundation charity ball had it all. Co-hosted by our very own Denise Waterman, and Jacquie Beltrao from Sky News.
True Volunteer Foundation would like to extend a big thank you to all of the organisations and individuals who supported the event and made the Ball a success. Full details on all sponsors and supporters can be found at:
http://www.truevolunteer.org/halloweenball/
@T_V_F
https://en-gb.facebook.com/rakitband
http://www.youtube.com/user/malorytorr
Radio Jackie talks to the True Volunteer Foundation
Local radio station Radio Jackie spoke with the founder of TVF, Michael Padmanathan about the Wimbledon Sports Project, their film "Common Ground" and their forthcoming Halloween Charity Ball.
Putney Bake Club at the Tree House, Barnes
Keith tries his hand at baking against the clock ready to meet the lovely folk at the Putney Bake Club...
http://putneycakeclub.wordpress.com
@PutneyBakeClub
http://www.treehousepeople.com/
@TreeHouseBarnes
KPMG Thames Clippers celebrate 6 months of service: Putney to Blackfriars
Laura Cornelius joins Sean Collins to celebrate 6 months operating the new KPMG Thames Clipper service from Putney to Blackfriars. We also speak to Mayor's Ambassador for the River Richard Tracey and MP for Putney Justine Greening.
www.thamesclippers.com/about/about-us.html
@thamesclippers
www.gov.uk/government/people/justine-greening
@JustineGreening
www.richardtracey.co.uk/pages/about
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
Jacquie Beltrao at Sky News
Join Jacquie Beltrao from Sky News and the good people from the True Volunteer Foundation for a night of ghoulish fun on Friday 25th October 2013 at Sandown Park Racecourse, hosted by South West London TV.
It's the perfect excuse to dress up and have lots of fun all in aid of local and international children. You can expect a jam packed evening of spooky delights and surprises, champagne reception and three course meal, live music and dancing, ghostly entertainment and much more.
Tickets just £75 per person from www.truevolunteer.org/halloweenball
or call 077 4620 4094 and quote "South West London TV" to get a 10 per cent discount.
Hope to see you there!
Dog Walking (2 of 2) – Peter Harrison, Tooting Bec Common
This is the second of two videos where Keith Maynard chats to a couple of professional dog walkers in South West London. In this report he meets Peter Harrison, and gets his top tip for a healthy happy dog.
http://www.harrisons-dogs.co.uk/
@PeterDogWalker
Don't miss our other report (1 of 2) which features Sally Russell on Mitcham Common.
http://sallyrusselldogleader.co.uk/
sally@sallyrusselldogleader.co.uk
Save the Wheatsheaf, Tooting Bec
Laura Cornelius picks up on a local campaign to save the historic and popular Wheatsheaf pub in Tooting Bec. Supported by MP Sadiq Khan, we follow the story from South West London to Parliament...
http://www.sadiqkhan.org.uk/letter_save_the_wheatsheaf
#SaveTheWheatSheaf
http://www.sadiqkhan.org.uk/
@SadiqKhan
http://wheatsheaftootingbec.com/
@wheatsheaftoots
Dog Walking (1 of 2): Sally Russell on Mitcham Common
This is the first of two videos where Keith Maynard chats to a couple of professional dog walkers, In this report he meets Sally Russell, and gets her top tip for a healthy happy dog.
http://sallyrusselldogleader.co.uk/
sally@sallyrusselldogleader.co.uk
Don't miss our other report (2 of 2) which features Peter Harrison on Tooting Bec Common:
http://www.harrisons-dogs.co.uk/
@PeterDogWalker
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
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
Swedish designers in SW1 during London Fashion Week 2013
Alex Willis-Bray catches up with the organisers and designers behind the Represents Swedish Fashion Collective at the Institute of Contemporary Arts looking ahead to Spring/Summer 2014.
Background music "Bulletproof" by the very talented Pitch Twit, featuring J Dog. Creative Commons License (Attribution).
Street Style for Spring/Summer 2014
Alex Willis-Bray talks to visitors, bloggers, and journalists about Street Style for Spring/Summer 2014 during this year's prestigious and exclusive London Fashion Week.
Background score "Breakbeat" by the very talented BrunoXe - Qvimera featuring BXe. Creative Commons License (Attribution).
People and Trends at London Fashion Week 2013
Alex Willis-Bray talks to Hilary Alexander, Christopher Raeburn, Stella Kattermann, and Mason Bentley Style about the Spring/Summer 2014 trends at this year's prestigious and exclusive London Fashion Week.
Background score "Hydra" by the very talented DJ Fire-Black. Creative Commons License (Attribution).
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Croydon’s Stefan Amokwandoh wins Gold at Sainsbury’s School Games
We were delighted to talk to Stefan Amokwandoh immediately after winning Gold in the triple jump at the Sainsbury's School Games 2013. We also spoke with Maria Miller MP the Culture Secretary and former Olympic Gold sprinter Jason Gardener.
The Sainsbury's 2013 School Games, which is supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, was held in venues across Sheffield from 12-15 September 2013.
www.2013schoolgames.com
@_SchoolGames
With thanks to our partners at Sports Beat:
www.sportsbeat.co.uk
@sportsbeat