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SUMMARY:Arts Society lecture: The Stained Glass Windows of William Morris and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Picture: Caritas in Red stained glass window by Edward Burne-Jones. Pic: Rex Harris (c) \nThis lecture will look at the Pre-Raphaelite revival in stained glass windows pioneered by William Morris and his associates. It has been organised by The Arts Society South West London and the lecturer will be Dr Geri Parlby. \nAt the height of the great Gothic revival in church architecture during the 19th century stained glass windows enjoyed a renaissance. Already famous for their innovative designs\, William Morris\, Edward Burne Jones\, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and Ford Madox-Brown were responsible for some of the most beautiful stained glass windows of the 19th and 20th centuries. \nThis lecture will look at the history of how ‘The Firm’ brought church windows to life with their new vibrant colours and sensuous designs. The languid faces of the saints and holy family often modelled on real life portraits of their friends and lovers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNon-members of The Arts Society are welcome but are encouraged to make a donation to the Society at the door. Any contribution will be deducted from their subscription if they then decide to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Geri Parlby\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeri is a former Fleet Street journalist and film PR. She has a first-class honours degree in History and Theology\, a Masters in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute and a Theology doctorate from Roehampton University in London. She has been lecturing for the past 14 years both in the UK and internationally. She is also principal lecturer on The Arts Society South West Area’s History of Art course and is an Honorary Research Fellow at Roehampton University.
URL:https://putney.news/event/arts-society-lecture-the-stained-glass-windows-of-william-morris-and-friends/
LOCATION:Putney Leisure Centre\, Dryburgh Hall\, Dryburgh Road\, London\, SW15 1BL
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Mary Lawson (Putney Library)
DESCRIPTION:Putney Library will be greeting acclaimed author Mary Lawson\, writer of Crow Lake and A Town called Solace. \nMary was in her 50s when she published her first novel – Crow Lake – and it became a New York Times bestseller alongside a number of awards. Her second novel\, The Other Side of the Bridge\, appeared on the Booker Prize longlist. \nLibrarian – and fellow Canadian – Charlene Coleman will be interviewing Mary about her writing process\, her love of the Canadian landscape\, and why success was a surprise. \n 
URL:https://putney.news/event/mary-lawson-author-putney-library/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Talk: Director of the Heritage of London Trust
DESCRIPTION:The Director of the Heritage of London Trust\, Dr Nicola Stacey\, will be talking at Putney Library about the work the Trust is carrying out in Wandsworth\, including a set of painting glass windows next door in the Putney Community Church. \nThe Trust was set up in 1980 to rescue historic buildings and monuments and works in every London borough\, supporting local communities. It identifies projects\, commissions condition surveys\, gives grants and guides the restoration of each site from beginning to end. \nIn Putney\, there are four such sites: \n\nThe painted glass windows in the Putney Community Church in Disraeli Road dated from the 1880s\nPutney’s Old Burial Ground on Upper Richmond Road\, where the trust is restoring tombs\nStained glass windows at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability in West Hill\nThe United Service Transport Mosaic in Southfields\n\nIf at all possible\, contact the organisers to reserve a place.
URL:https://putney.news/event/putney-library-heritage-of-london-trust/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Kaliane Bradley at Waterstones Putney
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be joined by Kaliane Bradley to celebrate the publication of The Ministry of Time.\n\n\nWe are thrilled to be joined by Kaliane Bradley to celebrate the publication of The Ministry of Time. Bradley’s dizzyingly assured debut is the book everyone is talking about\, and we’re truly honoured to be able to host her here in Putney. \n \nIn the near future\, a disaffected civil servant is offered a lucrative job in a mysterious new government ministry gathering ‘expats’ from across history to test the limits of time-travel. \nHer role is to work as a ‘bridge’: living with\, assisting and monitoring the expat known as ‘1847’ – Commander Graham Gore. As far as history is concerned\, Commander Gore died on Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition to the Arctic\, so he’s a little disoriented to find himself alive and surrounded by outlandish concepts such as ‘washing machine’\, ‘Spotify’ and ‘the collapse of the British Empire’. With an appetite for discovery and a seven-a-day cigarette habit\, he soon adjusts; and during a long\, sultry summer he and his bridge move from awkwardness to genuine friendship\, to something more. \nBut as the true shape of the project that brought them together begins to emerge\, Gore and the bridge are forced to confront their past choices and imagined futures. Can love triumph over the structures and histories that have shaped them? And how do you defy history when history is living in your house? \n \n“Holy smokes this novel is an absolute cut above! Kaliane Bradley leaps into a storytelling league of her own. This book is a deadly serious speculative fiction but it is also one of the funniest books I’ve read in years. It is exciting\, surprising\, intellectually provocative\, weird\, radical\, tender and moving. I missed it when I was away from it. I will hurry to re-read it. Make room on your bookshelves for a new classic.” – Max Porter \n“As electric\, charming\, whimsical and strange as its ripped-from-history cast. (Extremely.) I loved every second I spent wrapped up in Kaliane Bradley’s stunning prose\, the moments that made me laugh and those that made my heart ache. This is a book that surprises as much as it delights\, and I’m already impatiently waiting for whatever Bradley concocts next” – Emily Henry \n \nKaliane Bradley is a British-Cambodian writer and editor based in London. Her short fiction has appeared in Somesuch Stories\,The Willowherb Review\, Electric Literature\, Catapult\, and Extra Teeth\, among others. She was the winner of the 2022 Harper’s Bazaar Short Story Prize and the 2022 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize.
URL:https://putney.news/event/an-evening-with-kaliane-bradley-at-waterstones-putney/
LOCATION:Waterstones Putney\, Unit 5\, Exchange Centre\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1TW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Plaque unveiling: Deaconess Isabella Gilmore
DESCRIPTION:Part of The Wandsworth Heritage Festival 2024 and organised by the Battersea Society and the Diocese of Southwark. \nDeaconess Isabella Gilmore 1842-1923 (née Morris\, sister of poet/designer William) was asked to set up a diaconate for women by the Bishop of Rochester when she was widowed and nursing in Guy’s Hospital. \nIt ceased in 1970 at Gilmore house\, where the plaque will be unveiled. Find out more about Isabella Gilmore.
URL:https://putney.news/event/plaque-unveiling-deaconess-isabella-gilmore/
LOCATION:Gilmore House\, 113 Clapham Common North Side\, London\, SW4 9SN
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Karen Powell - Putney
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to be joined by Karen Powell to discuss her latest novel Fifteen Wild Decembers.\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to be joined by Karen Powell to discuss her latest novel Fifteen Wild Decembers\, a creative reimagining of the life of Emily Bronte\, which was shortlisted for the Nero book awards 2023. The evening will be chaired by Georgina Moore\, author of The Garnett Girls. \nIsolated from society\, the Brontë children spend all their time inventing elaborate fictional realms or roaming the wild moors above their family home in Yorkshire. When the time comes for them to venture out into the world to earn a living\, each of them struggles to adapt\, but for Emily the change is catastrophic. Torn from the landscape she loves and no longer able to immerse herself in the fantastical world of Gondal that she and her younger sister Anne have created\, she is simply unable to function. \nAs a child\, Emily witnessed a rare natural phenomenon. After weeks of rain\, the peaty soil on Crow Hill became so sodden that the earth exploded. Since then\, her life has been dogged by tragedy and repeated failures. Her sisters are desperate to escape their unsatisfactory work as governesses and now the life of her brother Branwell\, the hope of the family\, is in turmoil. To the outside world\, Emily appears taciturn\, unexceptional; but beneath the surface her mind is in a creative ferment\, ready to burst forth. As the pressure on her grows\, another violent phenomenon is about to take place\, one that will fuse her imaginary world of Gondal with the landscape Emily loves so passionately\, and which will change the literary world forever. \n“Wild and captivating\, this takes us right to the heart of the Brontës’ story of creativity\, sisterhood and survival.”—Samantha Ellis\, author of How To Be a Heroine \n“I was spellbound by this fictionalised portrait\, brimming with the texture of the dank\, wild hills of Yorkshire\, the weight and power of grief\, and the contentment to be found in daring to forge one’s own path in the world. Delightful and intriguing; each sentence is so sharp\, so shining.”—Elizabeth Macneal\, author of Circus of Wonders \nKaren Powell was born in Rochester\, Kent. She left school at 16 but returned to education as a mature student to study English Literature at Lucy Cavendish College\, Cambridge. She lives in North Yorkshire. An early draft of The River Within was awarded a Northern Writers’ TLC ‘New Fiction Reads’ prize\, which seeks to support work-in-progress by new\, emerging and established writers across the North of England. \nGeorgina Moore grew up in London and lives on a houseboat on the River Thames with her partner\, two children and Bomber\, the Border Terrier. The Garnett Girls is her first novel and is set on the Isle of Wight\, where Georgina and her family have a holiday houseboat called Sturdy. Georgina is working on her second novel\, Walnut Tree Island\, which will be published in 2025
URL:https://putney.news/event/an-evening-with-karen-powell-putney/
LOCATION:Waterstones Putney\, Unit 5\, Exchange Centre\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1TW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Women In Business (Putney Library)
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate trailblazing women in business\, and as part of Start Up Business Week 2004\, Putney Library will be hosting an interactive panel and Q&A session with local business women\, Felicia Odamtten and Julie Wong who will share their wealth of experience in their respective business sectors\, and let us know what it takes to succeed as a woman in business. \nThe Q&A will be followed by networking\, discussions and food and drinks at Putney Library. The event will also be livestreamed: email: startup@gll.org to ask for the livestream link. \nFelicia Odamtten is an economist and the founder of The Black Economists Network (T-BEN)\, a role in which she has collaborated with The Bank of England and the Government Economic Service (UK)\, among others. As an economist at The Resolution Foundation\, Felicia focuses on improving living standards for low to middle-income groups and policy areas such as housing and environmental economics. \nJulie Wong is a business mentor and has helped a wide range of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recognise the need for robust financial management to identify areas of growth through purposeful use of information. Julie is a qualified accountant with 30 years’ experience within organisations from FTSE listed giants to small businesses and start-ups. Her focus is on connecting finance with operational parts of the organisation and believes in taking the “fear out of finance”.
URL:https://putney.news/event/celebrating-women-in-business-putney-library/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Liberal Democrat general election launch - with Nick Clegg
DESCRIPTION:The Liberal Democrats are launching their general election campaign with an event in Putney\, and have invited the party’s former leader and Putney resident\, Nick Clegg as a special guest. \nPutney Lib Dem candidate Kieren McCarthy will give a brief talk followed by a conversation with the former Deputy Prime Minister. Expect lots of election talk and general Lib Demery. \nEntry is free with a request for donations to the election campaign fund. \nAccording to the organisers: “Putney residents and those who are interested to hear about the Lib Dems and their campaign are invited\, but members of other political parties are asked not to turn up as they will not be granted entry.”
URL:https://putney.news/event/liberal-democrat-general-election-launch-with-nick-clegg/
LOCATION:The Railway Pub Putney\, 202 Upper Richmond Road\, London\, SW15 6TD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Talk
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SUMMARY:Lost to the Sea: An Evening with Lisa Woollett
DESCRIPTION:An evening of conversation with Lisa Woollett\, a naturalist and author\, to celebrate the release of her newest book: Lost to the Sea. \nOn a series of coastal walks\, Lisa Woollett takes us on an illuminating journey\, bringing to life the places where mythology and reality meet at the very edges of Britain and Ireland. \nFrom Bronze Age settlements on the Isles of Scilly and submerged prehistoric forests in Wales\, to a Victorian amusement park on the Isle of Wight and castles in the air off County Clare\, Lisa draws together archaeology\, meetings with locals and tales from folklore to reveal how the sea has forged\, shaped and often overwhelmed these landscapes and communities. \n‘An immersive and lyrically personal journey through deep-time and modern tides’ RAYNOR WINN \n‘Wondrous\, elegant and haunting\, Lost to the Sea is a fascinating alternative history of the fractured\, flooded and eroded edges of Britain and Ireland’ PHILIP HOARE
URL:https://putney.news/event/lost-to-the-sea-an-evening-with-lisa-woollett/
LOCATION:Waterstones Putney\, Unit 5\, Exchange Centre\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1TW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book event,Talk
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SUMMARY:In Conversation | with Aneesa Dawoojee on Mastering Sports Photograph
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring hour-long talk with the acclaimed sports photographer\, Aneesa Dawoojee.\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring hour-long talk with the acclaimed sports photographer\, Aneesa Dawoojee. With a career highlighted by prestigious exhibitions at the Royal Albert Hall and an RPS solo international exhibition award; Aneesa brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to the world of sports photography. \nThroughout the talk\, Aneesa will guide us through her most impactful images\, each one capturing the raw emotions and energy of sports. She will explore the stories behind these images\, from adrenaline-charged action shots to poignant moments of triumph and defeat. Aneesa’s photography perfectly encapsulates the essence of the human spirit in the world of sports. \n \nHighlights of the talk: \n\nLearn how Aneesa approaches different types of sports photography.\nManaging the challenges and triumphs of capturing high-stakes moments.\nAn insight into Aneesa’s equipment and her tips for aspiring photographers.\nA behind-the-scenes look at combat sports photography.\n\n \nAbout Aneesa:\nAneesa Dawoojee is a celebrated sports photographer\, known for her martial arts series and exhibitions at venues like the Royal Albert Hall. She has won the RPS Solo International Exhibition Award and has been featured in The Guardian\, BBC\, and the British Journal of Photography. Recognised in the Portrait of Humanity series for three consecutive years\, Aneesa collaborates with top broadcasters and fight promoters. Her journey began with a passion for storytelling\, and her distinctive style and ability to capture powerful emotions have made her a standout in the photography world.
URL:https://putney.news/event/in-conversation-with-aneesa-dawoojee-on-mastering-sports-photograph/
LOCATION:Wex Photo Video Putney\, 131-133 Upper Richmond Road\, #Unit 2\, London\, England\, SW15 2TR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:In Conversation| with Harry Skeggs on Wildlife Photography Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening with award-winning wildlife photographer Harry Skeggs at Wex Photo Video Putney\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening with award-winning wildlife photographer Harry Skeggs at our Putney store. Harry will take you on a journey through his travels\, sharing the stories behind his stunning images and the adventures across the globe that led to their creation. Harry will also introduce his newly published book\, “Creation\,” which showcases his best works\, his stories and his insights into the creative process. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nTravel tales: hear firsthand about the challenges and triumphs of capturing wildlife in their natural habitats\, from the icy landscapes of Antarctica to the dense jungles of the Amazon.\nEquipment insights: discover the gear that Harry uses to capture his breathtaking shots\, including his camera setup\, lenses\, and other essential equipment.\nTricks of the trade: learn valuable photography techniques and tips\, including composition\, lighting\, and timing\, that can elevate your own work.\n\nAbout Harry Skeggs:  \nHarry Skeggs is a renowned\, award-winning wildlife photographer based in London. With a passion for capturing the natural world\, Harry has travelled to over 80 countries across six continents. His work\, which emphasises the beauty of untrained and unabated wildlife\, has been featured by major names in the travel and wildlife industry. His recent coffee table book\, “Creation: Masterpieces from the Natural World\,” showcases over 100 stunning photographs of animals in their natural habitats. Harry’s dedication to preserving the wild and free essence of nature shines through in every shot.
URL:https://putney.news/event/in-conversation-with-harry-skeggs-on-wildlife-photography-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Wex Photo Video Putney\, 131-133 Upper Richmond Road\, #Unit 2\, London\, England\, SW15 2TR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Jamie Lau on Food Photography and Styling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Jamie Lau\, a photographer specialising in food\, drink and advertisement photography.\n\n\nJoin us for an evening with Jamie Lau\, a photographer specialising in food\, drink and advertisement photography. Jamie will discuss his journey from being a magazine picture editor to becoming a full-time photographer\, his experiences directing ads with top brands like Baileys and Absolut Vodka\, and his approach to creating compelling visual stories for both commercial and charitable projects. \nWhat you can expect to learn: \n\nHow to style food and drink for advertisement photography\nBehind-the-scenes insight into commercial photoshoots\nThe creative process of pitching\, post-production and teamwork\nAdvice on transitioning from editor to photographer\n\nAbout Jamie Lau: \nJamie Lau is a London-based photographer with over a decade of experience\, specialising in food\, drink and portrait photography. Working for advertising\, editorial\, and social campaigns\, Jamie has collaborated with clients such as Baileys\, Absolut Vodka\, and the British Red Cross. And\, his photography is featured in permanent art collections\, including the Government Art Collection. Jamie’s unique approach combines technical expertise with a creative flair\, making him a sought-after photographer.
URL:https://putney.news/event/in-conversation-with-jamie-lau-on-food-photography-and-styling/
LOCATION:Wex Photo Video Putney\, 131-133 Upper Richmond Road\, #Unit 2\, London\, England\, SW15 2TR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:In Conversation | with Leonie Hampton on Photography as a Tool for Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed photographer Leonie Hampton at Wex Putney as she shares insight on the power of photography as a therapeutic tool.\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive talk with acclaimed photographer Leonie Hampton as she shares insight on using self-portraiture and the power of photography as a therapeutic tool.  \nLéonie is known for her deeply personal and evocative work\, and during this talk\, she will delve into her creative process and how she uses photography to navigate and express complex emotions. \nHighlights of the talk: \n\nInsight into Léonie’s journey with self-portraiture\, sharing personal stories and experiences\nUsing photography as a therapeutic tool\nA look at techniques to help you look at photography as a way to navigate and express complex emotions\n\nAbout Leonie Hampton \nLéonie Hampton is a photographer and artist known for her intimate and evocative work. Through her work\, she has made significant contributions to contemporary photography. Her project\, “In the Shadow of Things\,” delves into her family’s experience with her mother’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)\, blending photography\, film\, and sound to explore mental illness and family dynamics. Hampton co-founded Still Moving\, a platform for creative collaborations\, and teaches MA Documentary Photography at the London College of Communication. Her work has also been exhibited internationally\, reflecting her deep engagement with personal and social themes.
URL:https://putney.news/event/in-conversation-with-leonie-hampton-on-photography-as-a-tool-for-therapy/
LOCATION:Wex Photo Video Putney\, 131-133 Upper Richmond Road\, #Unit 2\, London\, England\, SW15 2TR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:BNI Putney
DESCRIPTION:Putney BNI: Boost your business connections in the heart of Putney with like-minded professionals\, sharing referrals and growing together!
URL:https://putney.news/event/bni-putney-32/
LOCATION:The Dynamo\, 200-204 Putney Bridge Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241219T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241219T183000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation | with Louise Downham on Family Photography and Portraiture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful evening with Louise Downham to learn the basics of photographing special moments with your family this Christmas.\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed photographer Louise Downham at our store in Putney. Louise will explore the enchanting world of family photography\, sharing her expertise and invaluable tips for capturing those special moments. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a parent aiming to perfect your own snapshots\, this session promises to arm you with all the skills you’ll need going into the new year. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nTechnical tips: learn Louise’s go-to camera settings for different family scenarios..\nNatural light: discover how to use the natural light available in your home to enhance the quality and warmth of your photos.\nEquipment insights: get the lowdown on the essential gear Louise uses for family shoots to achieve stunning results.\nEngaging your subjects: Louise will discuss her experience working with newborns to children to adults for portrature.\n\nAbout Louise Downham: \nLouise Downham\, the creative mind behind Louise Rose Photography\, has been a full-time photographer for 14 years\, specializing in family portraits and contemporary headshots. With an MA in photography and a background in managing a photography gallery\, Louise is recognized as an authority in people photography. She has contributed her expertise to renowned publications like Practical Photography magazine\, the Canon magazine\, and Creative Photographer.
URL:https://putney.news/event/in-conversation-with-louise-downham-on-family-photography-and-portraiture/
LOCATION:Wex Photo Video Putney\, 131-133 Upper Richmond Road\, #Unit 2\, London\, England\, SW15 2TR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250122T183000
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SUMMARY:Music in Germany Between the Wars
DESCRIPTION:Putney Library presents ‘Music in Germany Between the Wars’ on Thursday 22 January at 6:30pm\, an expert-led exploration of music composed during the Weimar Republic period. This free cultural talk in SW15 examines the remarkable artistic output between 1918-1933\, from Expressionism to Cabaret\, revealing music’s crucial role during this turbulent era in German history. The presentation is led by Katy Homden\, Putney Library Manager and music historian who received her PhD from Bournemouth University with a thesis exploring the relationship between opera and radio during the Weimar Republic. Dr Homden also teaches music history at City Literature Institute\, bringing academic expertise to this accessible public lecture. The session covers composers like Kurt Weill\, Paul Hindemith\, and Arnold Schoenberg\, examining how political upheaval\, economic instability\, and artistic innovation created a unique musical landscape. From the intellectual rigour of the Second Viennese School to the provocative satire of Brecht and Weill’s collaborations\, Weimar Germany produced some of the 20th century’s most influential musical works. This talk at Putney Library offers music lovers\, history enthusiasts\, and culturally curious Wandsworth residents a scholarly yet engaging examination of this fascinating period. Free admission with advance booking required via Eventbrite. Perfect for adults interested in classical music\, cultural history\, and the intersection of art and politics.
URL:https://putney.news/event/music-in-germany-between-the-wars/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Discussion with Colin Cooper\, CEO of Wimbledon & Putney Commons Conservators
DESCRIPTION:The Putney Society is running this event with speaker Colin Cooper\, CEO\, Wimbledon & Putney Commons Conservators. \n\nWhat plans are there for Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common over the next few years?\nHow can WPCC fund improvements?\nWetter winters lead to floods and muddy paths – what can be done?\nCan anything be done to reduce the silt in Beverley Brook?\nWhat is WPCC doing to remove invasive species?\nHow can we all ensure that Putney is better represented on the board of trustees?\n\nColin Cooper will be addressing these points and many more on Monday 28 April at the Community Church\, Werter Road SW15 2LL. at 7.30pm. Refreshments served from 7:15pm \nThere will also be a chance to meet the Chair of Friends of Wimbledon and Putney Commons to find out more about the way they support the Commons. They welcome new members who play a crucial role in preserving\, protecting\, and maintaining this unique and special place.
URL:https://putney.news/event/discussion-with-colin-cooper-ceo-of-wimbledon-putney-commons-conservators/
LOCATION:The Community Church Werter Road\, Putney London SW15 2LL\, The Community Church Werter Road\, Putney London SW15 2LL\, London\, Select a State:\, SW15 2LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Day 1: Kickstart Your Business - Business Research & Information
DESCRIPTION:Business Research and Information is an introductory workshop for entrepreneurs and small businesses to progress their business development.\n\n\nIf you have never attended a Kickstart Your Business workshop before\, please fill out the registration form in advance of the session. This form is crucial for our funding purposes (more detail below). \nDelivered by the Reference Team at the British Library.  \nIntellectual property and its protection is vital for anyone with a business idea. This all-day workshop will help you understand the multiple areas of intellectual property and their relevance to your business\, as well as provide you with practical tips on how to utilise the BIPC’s resources to protect\, research and develop your business idea. By the end of the session you will understand and identify the importance of intellectual property in your own business and know the next steps to protect it. \n‘Business Research and Information’ (AM) will cover: \n• The fundamentals of using the BIPC’s and your library’s resources to develop a strategic roadmap for your business \n• Introduction to databases\, industry guides\, external resources list\, internet and library resources \n• Value Proposition: trend\, values\, sustainability\, wider issues \n• Customer Segmentation: market research and customer discovery and understanding \n• Partnership: company data and competitors \n• Key Resources: research my IP and funding streams \n• Help you make informed business decisions\, plan and offer value to your customer \n‘How to Protect my Business Idea’ (PM) will cover: \n• Introduce the four areas of intellectual property (IP) – patents\, trademarks\, registered designs and copyright \n• Help you understand which areas may apply to you and your business \n• Examples of everyday IP in our lives \n• A deeper dive into IP: time limits\, registered or unregistered and other practical examples \nAbout your facilitators \nGail Mitchell is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Gail has worked for the BIPC for many years\, helping customers with their research and reference\, as well as delivering workshops\, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre. \nJulie Boadilla is a Business & IP Specialist at the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library. Julie has worked for the BIPC for many years\, helping customers with their research and reference\, as well as delivering workshops\, one-to-one advice clinics and project work to businesses related to the services and resources held in the Business & IP Centre. \nWhen signing up to Kickstart Your Business\, please fill out this registration form as well as registering on Eventbrite. As this project is funded by J.P. Morgan\, this is important for our funding purposes. If you have previously completed this form\, you do not need to fill this out again. \nThis is the first part of a two-day offering. To make the most of the free business support offered by the Kickstart Your Business programme\, please also book to attend the Day 2 webinar – ‘Get Started’ – alongside this workshop. \nPlease contact bipcldn@bl.uk if you have any queries. \nIf you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in this event\, please contact bipcldn@bl.uk so we can discuss this with you. \nThese are fully funded programmes. Failure to attend on two separate occasions without prior cancellation will result in you being barred from attending future workshops. This is due to the cost of setting up each workshop and making preparations based on the number of sign-ups. Please refer to our Bookings and Cancellations policy below.
URL:https://putney.news/event/day-1-kickstart-your-business-business-research-information/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Registering your Business with HMRC as a Sole Trader/ Small Business
DESCRIPTION:HMRC will show the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business.\n\n\nStart Up Wandsworth (BIPC Wandsworth) is pleased to collaborate with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to bring you a workshop which will demonstrate the key steps to take when registering as a Sole Trader for self-employment or when registering your small business. \nDuring this session\, we will cover your obligations to HMRC: \n\nWhat to do if you are thinking of Self-employment to be your own boss.\nWe will explore how to register yourself and your new small business.\nThe self-assessment requirements you need to be aware of\, such as the tax system\, tax payments\, how to pay and when (key dates for 2024/2025).\n\nAfter the general overview\, we will have a Q&A session for participants on registering for self-employment or registering their small businesses. \n  \nThis event is delivered by Start Up Wandsworth which is a business support services designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs\, start ups and established businesses to build their entrepreneurial skills and confidence\, as well as giving them access to business information and resources. \nWe offer our members a variety of expert led workshops\, 1-2-1’s with a business manager \, access to business resources\, opportunities to trade and test business ideas\, co-working and office space\, networking events and much more. We also offer office and desk spaces in our business hub in Putney Library and York Gardens Library. \nMembers of Start Up Greenwich and Start Up Bromley are also welcome to attend the event.
URL:https://putney.news/event/registering-your-business-with-hmrc-as-a-sole-trader-small-business/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:BNI Putney
DESCRIPTION:Putney BNI: Boost your business connections in the heart of Putney with like-minded professionals\, sharing referrals and growing together!
URL:https://putney.news/event/bni-putney-34/
LOCATION:The Dynamo\, 200-204 Putney Bridge Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:M. John Harrison in Conversation With Julia Armfield - Putney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation with writer M. John Harrison to celebrate the reissue of his brilliant novel The Course of The Heart\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of conversation with Britain’s greatest living writer M. John Harrison to celebrate the reissue of his beguiling\, unsettling\, and brilliant novel The Course of The Heart. \nHarrison will be interviewed by the novelist Julia Armfield. \nOn a hot May night\, three Cambridge students carry out a ritualistic act that changes their lives. Decades later\, none of the participants can remember what transpired; but their clouded memories bind them together. Unable to move on\, Pam Stuyvesant has epilepsy and is plagued by sensual visions. Her husband Lucas believes that a dwarfish creature is stalking him\, and invents histories to soothe Pam’s fears. Self-styled Sorcerer Yaxley becomes obsessed with a terrifyingly transcendent reality. The narrator is seemingly the least effected participant in the ritual: he is haunted by the smell of roses\, and his guilt as he attempts to help his friends escape the torment that has engulfed their lives. \nStrange\, dreamlike and moving\, The Course of the Heart is an examination of the edges of humanity where we lie\, hide\, hurt and heal. \nA gloriously intelligent\, beautifully written and thoroughly maddening book – Independent \nA spare textual elegance and closure-denying restraint impresses and fulfills – Iain Banks\, Guardian \nIncisive pen portraits and quiet\, elegant prose – Lisa Tuttle\, Guardian \nOne of the best writers currently at work in English – Robert Macfarlane\, author of The Wild Places \nIs M John Harrison the best writer at work today? He’s certainly among the deftest and most original – Olivia Laing\, Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission\n\n\n\n\n\n£8.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWaterstones Cardholder\n\n\n\n\n\n£6.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook & Ticket: The Course of the Heart (PB)\n\n\n\n\n\n£14.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://putney.news/event/m-john-harrison-in-conversation-with-julia-armfield-putney/
LOCATION:Waterstones Putney\, Unit 5\, Exchange Centre\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1TW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Lea Ypi- Putney
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of thought- provoking conversation with Lea Ypi\, author of Free\, as we discuss her latest book Indignity.\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of thought- provoking conversation with Lea Ypi\, author of Free\, as we discuss her latest book Indignity. Ypi’s second book is a dive into Europe’s forgotten past from the Ottoman Empire to the dawn of Communism in the Balkans. \nAbout the book \nWhen Lea Ypi discovers a photo of her grandmother\, Leman\, honeymooning in the Alps in 1941 posted by a stranger on social media\, she is faced with unsettling questions. Growing up\, she was told records of her grandmother’s youth were destroyed in the early days of communism in Albania. But there Leman was with her husband\, Asllan Ypi: glamorous newlyweds while World War II raged. \nWhat follows is a thrilling reimagining of the past\, as we are transported to the vanished world of Ottoman aristocracy\, the making of modern Greece and Albania\, a global financial crisis\, the horrors of war and the dawn of communism in the Balkans. While investigating the truth about her family\, Ypi grapples with uncertainty. Who is the real Leman Ypi? What made her move to Tirana as a young woman and marry a socialist who sympathized with the Popular Front while his father led a collaborationist government? And why was she smiling in the winter of 1941? \nBy turns epic and intimate\, profound and gripping\, Indignity explores what it means to survive in an age of extremes. It reveals the fragility of truth\, both personal and political\, and the cost of decisions made against the tide of history. Through secret police reports of communist spies\, court depositions\, and Ypi’s memories of her grandmother\, we move between present and past\, archive and imagination\, fact and fiction. Ultimately\, she asks\, what do we really know about the people closest to us? And with what moral authority do we judge the acts of previous generations? \nAbout the Author \nLea Ypi holds the Ralph Miliband Chair in Politics and Philosophy at the London School of Economics. Her first trade book\, Free: Coming of Age at the End of History won the Ondaatje Prize and the Slightly Foxed Best First Biography Prize and was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Costa Biography Award. It is translated into over thirty languages.
URL:https://putney.news/event/an-evening-with-lea-ypi-putney/
LOCATION:Waterstones Putney\, Unit 5\, Exchange Centre\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1TW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Brookwood Necropolis Railway
DESCRIPTION:From 1854 – 1941 the London Necropolis Company conducted railway funerals from its private station outside Waterloo to its vast cemetery at Brookwood near Woking. Hear its history and how it operated in this fascinating talk by John Clarke. \nSchedule:\n6:00 PM – Refreshments\n6:30 PM – Talk begins \nThis unique piece of London’s transport and social history reveals how the Victorian era solved the capital’s burial crisis through innovative railway technology. \nSpeaker: John Clarke
URL:https://putney.news/event/the-brookwood-necropolis-railway/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Putney's Church Heritage: The Church of England's Presence in SW15
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St Margaret’s Church for the first of two enlightening talks exploring Putney’s religious heritage. This evening will focus on the Church of England’s presence in SW15\, tracing the fascinating history of local places of worship. \nSt Margaret’s Church on Putney Park Lane provides a particularly fitting venue as we begin this exploration of the Church of England’s historical and ongoing role in the community. While it’s tempting to think of Putney’s many fine churches as unchanging fixtures\, SW15 has had far more places of worship than we see today\, and their stories reveal fascinating chapters of local history. \nFrom medieval foundations to Victorian Gothic revivals\, from post-war rebuilds to modern conversions\, Putney’s church buildings tell stories of faith\, community\, and remarkable resilience. Some have vanished entirely\, others have transformed beyond recognition\, while new congregations have found innovative homes in unexpected spaces. \nThis talk will uncover which churches once stood where you now shop or live\, and how architectural evolution mirrors our community’s changing needs. Discover the hidden history of Putney’s religious landscape and gain a new perspective on the streets you walk every day. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, October 29\, 2025\nTime: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM\nVenue: St Margaret’s Church\, Putney Park Lane\, SW15 5HU\nAdmission: Free\n\nAll welcome to attend this informative community heritage talk.
URL:https://putney.news/event/putneys-church-heritage-the-church-of-englands-presence-in-sw15/
LOCATION:St Margaret’s\, Putney\, Putney Park Lane\, London\, England\, SW15 5HU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cinders in the Dripping Pan - Cooking in the Georgian Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:  \nPeter Ross\nDiscover the fascinating world of Georgian culinary history with ‘Cinders in the Dripping Pan: Cooking in the Georgian Kitchen’\, a captivating lecture by Peter Ross presented by The Arts Society SW London at The Community Church\, Werter Road\, Putney on Monday\, 8 December 2025 at 8 pm. \nThis engaging presentation explores the trials and tribulations of cooking in a bygone age\, when kitchens were equipped with immense coal-fired ranges that demanded multitudes of tasks without the convenience of electricity or gas\, and certainly no mechanical aids. Peter Ross brings the Georgian kitchen vividly to life\, revealing how cooks of the era used an extraordinary array of tools\, moulds\, boards and pots to prepare elaborate meals and create remarkably diverse menus. \nAs the festive season approaches\, this timely lecture considers how Georgian kitchens managed to produce complete meals from a single heat source. Attendees will discover the ingenious methods used to roast meat on spits\, bake bread in brick ovens\, and prepare multiple dishes simultaneously using the heat zones of massive kitchen ranges. The presentation examines authentic Georgian cooking techniques\, from the art of spit-roasting to the preparation of puddings in cloth bags suspended over boiling water. \nPeter Ross brings exceptional qualifications to this subject\, combining a History of Art degree and an MA in London history with a PhD in the cultural history of an English Criminal. Until recently\, he served as Principal Librarian at Guildhall Library\, where he specialized in the social and cultural history of London. His expertise extends beyond academia – as a qualified teacher with experience in both TV and radio\, Ross has appeared on numerous programs for the British Library. His current book project\, ‘Eating Georgian London’\, is being published by Peter’s Cookbook\, demonstrating his deep commitment to understanding and sharing the culinary heritage of the Georgian era. \nThe lecture explores not just the practical aspects of Georgian cooking but also the social and cultural context of food preparation. Learn about the hierarchy of kitchen staff\, from the head cook who orchestrated complex meals to the scullery maids who maintained the fires and cleaned the endless array of copper pots and iron implements. Discover how seasonal availability shaped menus\, how preservation techniques allowed for year-round variety\, and how the growing British Empire influenced ingredients and recipes. \nRoss’s presentation will illuminate the stark contrasts between Georgian and modern cooking\, highlighting both the ingenuity required to overcome limitations and the surprising sophistication achieved despite them. From understanding how ice houses provided refrigeration to learning about the elaborate table settings and service styles of Georgian dining\, this lecture offers comprehensive insights into a pivotal period in British culinary history. \nThe event takes place at The Community Church on Werter Road\, conveniently located in the heart of Putney (SW15 2LL). The venue opens to non-members at 7:45 pm\, following the Members’ Christmas Party\, with the lecture commencing at 8 pm. This timing allows non-members to arrive and settle before the presentation begins. \nAdmission is free for members of The Arts Society SW London\, while non-members can attend for a modest fee of £10 at the door. For those unable to attend in person\, an online viewing option is available for just £5\, allowing remote participation in this educational experience. More information about the society and its program of events can be found at www.theartssocietyswlondon.org.uk or by scanning the QR code provided on promotional materials. \nThis lecture promises to be both educational and entertaining\, offering a perfect blend of historical scholarship and practical insights into Georgian life. Whether you’re a history enthusiast\, a culinary aficionado\, or simply curious about how our ancestors lived and ate\, this presentation provides a unique window into the kitchens and dining rooms of Georgian England.
URL:https://putney.news/event/cinders-in-the-dripping-pan-cooking-in-the-georgian-kitchen/
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SUMMARY:Music in Germany Between the Wars
DESCRIPTION:Putney Library presents ‘Music in Germany Between the Wars’ on Thursday 22 January at 6:30pm\, an expert-led exploration of music composed during the Weimar Republic period. This free cultural talk in SW15 examines the remarkable artistic output between 1918-1933\, from Expressionism to Cabaret\, revealing music’s crucial role during this turbulent era in German history. The presentation is led by Katy Homden\, Putney Library Manager and music historian who received her PhD from Bournemouth University with a thesis exploring the relationship between opera and radio during the Weimar Republic. Dr Homden also teaches music history at City Literature Institute\, bringing academic expertise to this accessible public lecture. The session covers composers like Kurt Weill\, Paul Hindemith\, and Arnold Schoenberg\, examining how political upheaval\, economic instability\, and artistic innovation created a unique musical landscape. From the intellectual rigour of the Second Viennese School to the provocative satire of Brecht and Weill’s collaborations\, Weimar Germany produced some of the 20th century’s most influential musical works. This talk at Putney Library offers music lovers\, history enthusiasts\, and culturally curious Wandsworth residents a scholarly yet engaging examination of this fascinating period. Free admission with advance booking required via Eventbrite. Perfect for adults interested in classical music\, cultural history\, and the intersection of art and politics.
URL:https://putney.news/event/music-in-germany-between-the-wars-2/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Cream Horns and Vol au Vents
DESCRIPTION:Author Jenny Ridgwell’s Cream Horns & Vol au Vents stories of the 1970s \nJenny has been a Food Teacher and lecturer since 1970. She has written many food books for schools and has an online Nutrition Program for education. Her stories about teaching cookery to east London teenagers in the 1970’s are a piece of social history. With readings\, memories\, cream horn tasting and humour. \n– Salad Cream or Mayonnaise?\n– Why was margarine more popular than butter?\n– Which Angel Delight flavour was best? \nRefreshments from 6.00pm\nTalk begins at 6.30
URL:https://putney.news/event/cream-horns-and-vol-au-vents/
LOCATION:Putney Library Hall\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, Putney\, Wandsworth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Talk
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SUMMARY:Riverside Studios at 50: Dame Helen Mirren in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:One of Britain’s most celebrated actors returns to the stage where her London journey began. Dame Helen Mirren in Conversation is a very special fundraising event taking place at Riverside Studios\, Hammersmith\, on Sunday 15 March 2026 at 3:30pm\, as part of the venue’s landmark 50th anniversary season. \nDame Helen Mirren will be in conversation with acclaimed director and producer Simon Curtis\, whose credits include The Woman in Gold\, My Week with Marilyn\, and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Together they will explore Helen Mirren’s extraordinary life and career — from her early years with the Royal Shakespeare Company to becoming one of the world’s most decorated stars. \nThe connection between Dame Helen and Riverside Studios runs deep. In 1979\, she starred at the venue to great critical acclaim in Peter Gill’s celebrated production of Measure for Measure. Since then she has accumulated an astonishing array of honours: an Academy Award for The Queen\, three BAFTAs\, six Emmy Awards\, three Golden Globes\, an Olivier Award\, a Tony Award\, and a Damehood. Her film credits span The Long Good Friday\, Excalibur\, The Mosquito Coast\, and the landmark television drama Prime Suspect\, among many others. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear directly from a true icon of stage and screen. Audiences will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance for Dame Helen to consider during the event. \nEvery ticket purchased supports Riverside Studios’ mission to remain inclusive and accessible\, providing free and affordable space for emerging creatives and championing new writing for the next generation of artists. \nWhen: Sunday 15 March 2026\, 3:30pm–4:30pm (60 minutes)\nWhere: Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, London W6 9BN\nTickets: Available at riversidestudios.co.uk
URL:https://putney.news/event/riverside-studios-at-50-dame-helen-mirren-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, W6 9BN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:The Gasping Poets of Wandsworth: 5 Hours of Poetry Recitals
DESCRIPTION:The Gasping Poets of Wandsworth are proud to present five hours of poetry recitals at Putney Library’s Meeting Hall on Saturday 21st March 2026\, running from 12pm to 5pm. \nOrganised as part of Wandsworth London Borough of Culture\, this unique fundraising event brings together local poets for a marathon afternoon of spoken word\, performance poetry\, and literary celebration in the heart of SW15. \nOne-hour time slots are available\, meaning you can drop in for just an hour or stay for the entire five-hour programme — the choice is yours. All are warmly welcome to attend. \nAll proceeds from the event go directly to the Wandsworth Carers’ Centre\, a vital local charity supporting unpaid carers across the borough. Your ticket purchase and donations make a real difference to carers in the Wandsworth and Putney community. \nThe Gasping Poets of Wandsworth are a vibrant collective of local poets based in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Supported by the Wandsworth Borough of Culture programme\, they bring the power of poetry to community spaces across SW15\, SW18\, and SW19. \nWhether you are a poetry enthusiast\, a supporter of local arts\, or simply curious about the spoken word scene in Putney and Wandsworth\, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy live performance poetry while supporting an excellent cause. \nTickets and donation options available at thegaspingpoets.wordpress.com. One-hour time slots — arrive anytime between 12pm and 4pm.
URL:https://putney.news/event/the-gasping-poets-of-wandsworth-5-hours-of-poetry-recitals/
LOCATION:Putney Library\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Riverside Studios at 50: Sir Lenny Henry in Conversation with Gyles Brandreth
DESCRIPTION:A comedy legend returns to the venue that saw some of his greatest triumphs. Sir Lenny Henry in Conversation with Gyles Brandreth is a special live event taking place at Riverside Studios\, Hammersmith\, on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 7pm\, as part of the venue’s 50th anniversary celebrations. \nBroadcaster\, author and wit Gyles Brandreth — familiar to audiences from Just a Minute and Celebrity Gogglebox — will interview Sir Lenny about his remarkable journey from groundbreaking stand-up comedian to one of the UK’s most versatile and prolific creative forces. The event will be recorded live as an episode of Gyles Brandreth’s chart-topping podcast Rosebud\, giving audiences a front-row seat at a piece of broadcasting history. \nThe connection between Sir Lenny and Riverside Studios goes back to 1988 — a pivotal year in which he was performing to sold-out crowds at the venue while simultaneously presenting the very first Red Nose Day for Comic Relief\, helping to launch one of the UK’s most beloved charitable institutions. He has since gone on to achieve enormous success across stand-up\, acting\, writing\, directing\, and advocacy for diversity in the arts. \nAudiences will be invited to submit questions for Sir Lenny in advance of the evening\, creating an interactive element to this very special occasion. \nEvery ticket purchased helps sustain Riverside Studios as an inclusive\, accessible cultural hub\, supporting emerging artists and new writing for future generations. \nWhen: Tuesday 14 April 2026\, 7:00pm–8:30pm (approx.)\nWhere: Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, London W6 9BN\nTickets: Available at riversidestudios.co.uk
URL:https://putney.news/event/riverside-studios-at-50-sir-lenny-henry-in-conversation-with-gyles-brandreth/
LOCATION:Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, W6 9BN\, United Kingdom
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