In episode 2 of our new series of "up close and personal" interviews in "The Pod", Denise Waterman chats with Lavender Skies from Earlsfield:
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Careers in Engineering – Spotlight on Nine Elms
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...
Check out our new “drop-in” studio in Putney SW15
We're super excited to announce the launch of "The Pod" - our new drop-in TV studio based in Putney SW15.
For more information about our great value filming services head over to:
www.southwestlondon.tv/ThePod
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 procession 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.
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!
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
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
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
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.
Lastest styles from the National Wedding Show
Here's a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous creations making an appearance at Kensington Olympia during the National Wedding Show 2017.
Local celebrity Konnie Huq presents the West London Business awards
Watch Keith Maynard catch up with celebrity TV talent Konnie Huq just before the West London Business awards 2017 at Wembley Stadium.
Stay tuned for our full report from the awards!
www.westlondon.com
@WestLBusiness
Playmobil Competition February 2017
We're excited to announce the first 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 February and you can find out how to enter our competition by going to:
www.southwestlondon.tv/playmobil
For those interested in Egyptian history, the water machine featured in this report is called a Shaduf.
www.playmobil.com
@PlaymobilUK
Getting the most out of your online video
We've learnt a lot of lessons the hard way since since starting our online channel, and this short video contains our Top 10 tips for getting the most out of your corporate or charity video and getting noticed by the people you're trying to connect with.
What do you think about our suggestions? What's worked for you? What hasn't worked? We'd love to hear back :)
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Wandsworth Business Awards 2016
This year’s Wandsworth Business Awards took place at the Civic Suite and were hosted by comedian John Moloney. Steve Pinto introduces the event and the winners!
www.wandsworthchamber.org
@wandsawards2016
@wandschamber
@wandbdc
OM Yoga & Mind Body Soul Show at Alexandra Palace
Pia Jackson ventures North as this year's OM Yoga and MBS shows take place at Alexandra Palace. Join her as she find out more about three essential skills for the modern age: Mindfulness, Meditation, and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
@Yourallypally
@MBSExp
@yogashow
Wimbledon Village raises funds for the Royal Marsden
Lady Wimbledon, Darling Magazine, the Dog & Fox and Dantastic joined Wimbledon Village Stables as they raised an amazing £11,000 for the Royal Marsden Hospital and had an absolute blast in the process. Pets, Fancy Dress, Horses, Families and Children all getting together on a beautifully sunny Autumn afternoon.
www.ladywimbledon.com
@LadyWimbledon
www.darlingmagazine.co.uk
@DarlingMagazine
www.dantasticproductions.com
@Dantastic_Prod
www.royalmarsden.org
@RoyalMarsden
Southfields Harvest at St Barnabas
Guest presenter Tim Keates from The Great British Food Cycle talks to locals at the recent Southfields Harvest event in St Barnabas Church Hall.
Produced by our good friends at The Quick Brown Fox.
www.thequickbrownfox.co.uk
@quickbrownfoxUK
stbarnabas-southfields.org.uk
@stbarnabasUK
Lady Wimbledon at the Chocolate Show Olympia
Take one Lady, three young reporters, a local TV producer and mix in chocolate, insects, and Roald Dahl... this is what you get!
www.ladywimbledon.com
@LadyWimbledon
TEDxWandsworth update
Tickets for TEDxWandsworth on 5th November at South Thames College have already sold out! Andrew Ballantine spoke to some of this year's partners and sponsors about their reasons for being involved, and it's not too late to get involved as a partners yourself!
To find out more, email the team at partners@tedxwandsworth.com
www.TEDxWandsworth.com
@tedxwandsworth
STORM Peace Concert, Clapham Junction
STORM are a local charity who do great work across the area. Hannah Christian reports from their tremendously successful Peace Concert at The Grand in Clapham Junction...
www.stormempowerment.com
@sw11_storm
Esca, Clapham High Street
Thanks to Piluca, Charmaine, Roberto and all the team at Esca on Clapham High Street for a brilliant evening and royal feast!
The Sussex Innovation Centre, Croydon (SINC)
SME Needs has been a member of the Sussex Innovation Centre in Croydon since October 2015. They asked Nigel Davey to comment on what we thought of the office space and the service they have provided. Here's what Nigel had to say!
www.sinc.co.uk/sussex-innovation-croydon
@sinc_innovation
Branduin social media workshops at South Thames College
Charlie Shakespeare attends one of several business workshops delivered by Branduin Business Support who help small business owners to improve their business. Branduin works alongside Chambers of Commerce and local councils to provide business support programmes, from startups to established businesses.
The Marketing & Social Media workshop in this video is aimed at early stage businesses who are looking to get their marketing on the right track quickly. It is part of a Business Support Programme being delivered in partnership with Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce and on behalf of Wandsworth Council.
For further information on the programme, please go to http://www.wandsworthchamber.org/business-support.php
Introducing the Wimbledon Foundation
Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club is one of South West London's best known sporting venues... but did you know their charitable arm, the Wimbledon Foundation, donates £300,000 to local charities in Merton and Wandsworth every year?
This short report gives a flavour of their work and links to four of the many charities they support.
www.wimbledon.com/foundation
@wimbledonfdn
Regenerate, Roehampton
Regenerate is just one of many local charities in Merton and Wandsworth which have been supported and funded by the Wimbledon Foundation. This short video gives a quick insight into what they do to help local communities in the SW London area...
www.wimbledon.com/foundation
@wimbledonfdn
Learn to Love to Read
Learn to Love to Read is just one of many local charities in Merton and Wandsworth which have been supported and funded by the Wimbledon Foundation. This short video gives a quick insight into what they do to help local communities in the SW London area...
www.wimbledon.com/foundation
@wimbledonfdn
Deen City Farm
Deen City Farm is just one of many local charities in Merton and Wandsworth which have been supported and funded by the Wimbledon Foundation. This short video gives a quick insight into what they do to help local communities in the SW London area...
www.wimbledon.com/foundation
@wimbledonfdn
Age UK Wandsworth
Age UK Wandsworth is just one of many local charities in Merton and Wandsworth which have been supported and funded by the Wimbledon Foundation. This short video gives a quick insight into what they do to help local communities in the SW London area...
www.wimbledon.com/foundation
@wimbledonfdn
Coming soon! Fashion collaboration with CocoMamaStyle
A quick message from our fasion reporter Alex Willis-Bray about a brilliant new partnership with blogger and YouTube creator Helen Canning from CocoMamaStyle, based in Tooting!