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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/
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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/
LOCATION:Community Church Putney\, Werter Road\, London\, England\, SW15 2LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T203000
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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
CATEGORIES:Talk
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SUMMARY:Forgotten But Not  Lost - Janet Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:How a great medical pioneer once lost from the collective public memory\, was rediscovered.\nThe Friends of Putney Library are pleased to present a talk by Sheena Evans\, independent scholar and writer\, on her biography of Janet Vaughan. Having seen Vaughan being interviewed on television in 1984 as the scientist – and campaigner for social justice – among six ‘Women of Our Century’\, she determined to place on record the fascinating and often exciting story of this woman\, described by one eminent contemporary as ‘unquestionably one of the great figures of medicine of this century’.\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Vaughan\nThis free talk will be held in Putney Library’s Meeting Hall on Thursday 19th April. Refreshments from 6.00pm and the talk will run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Cash donations gratefully accepted.
URL:https://putney.news/event/forgotten-but-not-lost-janet-vaughan/
LOCATION:Putney Library Hall\, 5-7 Disraeli Road\, Putney\, Wandsworth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T183000
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SUMMARY:Riverside Studios at 50: Goodness Gracious Me in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:A landmark reunion at the place where it all began. Goodness Gracious Me in Conversation brings together the original stars of one of British television’s most celebrated and culturally significant comedy shows\, at Riverside Studios\, Hammersmith\, on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 5pm. \nNina Wadia\, Sanjeev Bhaskar OBE and Kulvinder Ghir are joined by BBC commissioner and producer Jon Plowman CBE — whose credits include Smith & Jones\, French & Saunders\, and Absolutely Fabulous — to look back on the creation\, production\, and enduring cultural impact of their now-legendary series. \nThe story of Goodness Gracious Me began right here at Riverside Studios in 1995\, when it premiered as a live show called Peter Sellers is Dead. From those Riverside roots\, it went on to conquer BBC Radio and then BBC Television as a hilarious and groundbreaking sketch show featuring a British Asian cast\, challenging and reshaping perceptions of British identity along the way. It remains one of the most important comedy series in UK broadcasting history. \nThis is a genuinely unique reunion — a rare opportunity to hear directly from the creative team behind a show that changed British comedy and culture. The event is part of Riverside Studios’ 50th anniversary season celebrating the extraordinary talent that has found a home at the venue since 1976. \nEvery ticket purchased supports Riverside Studios’ continued mission to champion emerging artists and make the arts accessible to all. \nWhen: Sunday 26 April 2026\, 5:00pm–6:30pm (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-goodness-gracious-me-in-conversation/
LOCATION:Riverside Studios\, 101 Queen Caroline Street\, Hammersmith\, W6 9BN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:People's Emergency Briefing in Putney
DESCRIPTION:Introduced by Chris Packham\, this 45-minute film brings together key clips from the 3-hour-long National Emergency Briefing shown to MPs and others. The screening will be followed by discussion of the film and what we can all do\, especially at the local level. Hosted by XR Wandsworth\, Greener Jobs Alliance and Greenpeace South West London. The local MP and local councillors have been invited.
URL:https://putney.news/event/peoples-emergency-briefing-in-putney/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Putney\, Putney High Street\, London\, England\, SW15 1SN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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