Leisure and culture news
100 Southwark schools and colleges given Olympic tickets
Published: 7 February 2012
Nearly 100 schools and colleges across Southwark have been given more than 2,500 tickets for the Olympics and Paralympics this summer.
Sculpture to be installed commemorating the life of Charles Dickens
Published: 7 February 2012
An innovative piece of public art to celebrate the life of Charles Dickens will be installed in Southwark this year, to celebrate the 200th birthday of the famous novelist.
Southwark consults with local people over Kingswood House
Published: 6 February 2012
Southwark council chiefs are consulting with local people over the future of Kingswood House to help secure its future as a community facility in the borough.
Alexander O'Neal to headline Bermondsey Carnival
Published: 1 February 2012
International soul sensation Alexander O'Neal is to headline the annual Bermondsey Carnival this summer. The legendary singer will perform at the carnival in Southwark Park on 2 June, which this year is taking place on the same weekend as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Olympic tickets awarded to athletes who compete in next year’s Mini London Marathon
Published: 22 December 2011
Southwark Council is urging young athletes to get in training now, as the top 48 runners in the borough will next year have the added prize of an Olympic ticket.
Southwark appeals for information following theft of Barbara Hepworth statue
Published: 21 December 2011
Thieves have stolen an irreplaceable piece of public art by Barbara Hepworth, one of the most highly regarded sculptors of the 20th century.
Burgess Park tennis club shines with new £170,000 floodlights
Published: 13 December 2011
Tennis fans in Burgess Park are beaming thanks to new floodlights installed by Southwark City Tennis Club to increase year round play at the centre.
Visitor numbers off the page for Canada Water Library's opening week
Published: 6 December 2011
More than 15,000 people flocked to Southwark Council's new multi-million pound "super library" at Canada Water during its opening week, figures revealed today.
Plea issued for safe return of Salter statue
Published: 2 December 2011
The last remaining relative of Dr Alfred Salter - one of Britain's great social reformers whose statue was stolen by metal thieves - today issued an urgent appeal for its safe return.
From a Bermondsey champion swimmer to a world music star – a chance to hear real stories from the Elephant and Castle
Published: 1 December 2011
The Cuming Museum’s exhibition Elephant in focus: home from home is now open, and it presents a snapshot of the Elephant and Castle at the beginning of the 21st century.
First ‘super library’ opens in London as Southwark Council looks to the future
Published: 28 November 2011
A brand new multi-million pound library has opened in Southwark which council bosses say is the shape of libraries to come.
Canada Water library set to open on Monday 28 November
Published: 24 November 2011
A brand new multi-million pound library is to open in Southwark which council bosses say is the shape of libraries to come.
Southwark offers £1,000 reward following Salter statue theft
Published: 22 November 2011
Council chiefs are offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of metal thieves who stole a much loved bronze statue of one of London's greatest social reformers.
Bestselling authors to celebrate the opening of Canada Water library
Published: 17 November 2011
Canada Water library opens at 10am on 28 November 2011 and we have some big names lined up to help us celebrate.
Southwark to play its part on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route
Published: 7 November 2011
Southwark’s been unveiled as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Route.
Remembrance Services 2011
Published: 31 October 2011
Southwark Council, the Royal British Legion and the Mayor of Southwark invite you to attend the Armistice and Remembrance Services on Friday 11 and Sunday 13 November 2011.
Southwark's libraries set to stay open following major review
Published: 11 October 2011
All of Southwark Council's libraries are to remain open, a report recommends today.
Southwark Park set to host Southwark Council's Guy Fawkes Night
Published: 29 September 2011
Plans to hold Southwark Council's annual Guy Fawkes Night in Southwark Park were revealed today (29 September).
School children given glimpse of Brad Pitt’s film set in Southwark
Published: 28 September 2011
Hollywood magic descended on a London council estate when filming for Brad Pitt's forthcoming blockbuster World War Z moved to Southwark last week.
New gym opens at Camberwell Leisure Centre
Published: 26 September 2011
Camberwell Leisure Centre opened its new state of the art gym on Saturday (24th September).
Southwark Council's plans for Fireworks Night 2011
Published: 26 September 2011
Statement on Southwark Council's plans for Fireworks Night 2011
Call for public to help shape the Elephant and the Nun festival
Published: 18 August 2011
The Elephant and the Nun, Southwark’s new community festival celebrating the heart of Southwark, is taking place on the weekend of 17 and 18 September.
Thousands to take part in London's newest festival – the Elephant and the Nun
Published: 3 August 2011
Thousands of revellers are set to take part in London's newest festival in venues as diverse as a supermarket, a multi-storey care park and the Ministry of Sound nightclub.
Simon Schama CBE to speak at Southwark's John Harvard memorial lecture
Published: 15 July 2011
Award winning author and historian Simon Schama has been confirmed as the speaker at this year's prestigious Southwark Council John Harvard memorial lecture.
Runaway success at games for Southwark
Published: 11 July 2011
Southwark youngsters put in a sterling performance at the London Youth Games Finals held at Crystal Palace.
New £6m gym refurbishment opened at Dulwich Leisure Centre
Published: 28 June 2011
The council has formally opened the new extended gym and dry-changing rooms at Dulwich Leisure Centre.
Have your say on the future of Southwark’s libraries
Published: 21 June 2011
The borough’s residents and library users are to be asked their views on Southwark’s library service, with the launch of a borough wide consultation.
Southwark Folk – an inner London borough explores its history through folk
Published: 17 June 2011
The Cuming Museum is hosting a free evening of songs on a Southwark theme by local singer/songwriters, on Friday 24 June.
Judges select final 13 recruits for the Health Factor
Published: 25 May 2011
13 successful Southwark residents have been selected to take part in Southwark’s Health Factor.
Chance for Southwark residents to keep fit in state of the art gym, for free.
Published: 24 May 2011
To celebrate the opening of the brand new gym at Dulwich Leisure Centre, Southwark Council has organised a competition in which you can win free gym memberships for use at the centre.
Hidden Southwark pictures reveal Walworth’s historic side
Published: 23 May 2011
A new exhibition of Southwark art work and historic photographs, some not seen for over 25 years, are to go on show this week at the Cuming Museum.
See your shoes appear in a new exhibition at the Cuming Museum
Published: 15 October 2010
Southwark's Cuming Museum is looking for people to take a photo or two of their favourite shoes, upload them to the Walking in my shoes Flickr group, and they could appear in a December exhibition.
Last chance to have your say on a new leisure facility for Elephant and Castle
Published: 5 October 2010
There is still time for residents to have their say on a new leisure facility for Elephant Castle.
Southwark honours Peter Tatchell with blue plaque
Published: 30 September 2010
Peter Tatchell, one of the UK’s most prominent campaigners for human rights, has been honoured with a blue plaque in Southwark.
Southwark’s Black History Month gets underway with fashion show
Published: 28 September 2010
A special fashion show is to kick off this year’s Black History Month at its launch in Southwark on 2 October
Dulwich pool reopens
Published: 16 September 2010
Doors to Dulwich Leisure Centre's stunning new swimming pool will be firmly open on Friday 24th September 2010 when swimmers of all ages and experience can make a splash in the brand new facility.
Southwark hosts its own sports challenge
Published: 19 July 2010
Two years to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aspiring sports stars are being urged to head to Surrey Quays Shopping Centre on Saturday 24 July for Southwark's sports challenge.
London Youth Games 2010
Published: 13 July 2010
Team Southwark was named the most improved borough at the London Youth Games 2010 and received a trophy from Olympic gold medallist, Christine Ohuruogu.
Swimming discounts continue in Southwark despite government cuts
Published: 13 July 2010
The borough's children will continue to enjoy free swimming over the summer holidays despite government cuts, and at no extra cost to the authority, Southwark Council has today confirmed.
Public art in Camberwell
Published: 30 June 2010
South London Gallery, in Camberwell, has marked the opening of its new buildings with the commissioning of five public art works in the borough.
Howzat? Cricket celeb supports Southwark Council sports event
Published: 22 June 2010
England's first black female cricket ace Ebony Jewel Rainford-Brent will be enthralling pupils with tales of her international career, talking them through the obstacles she has faced along the way.
Who do you think you are?
Published: 22 March 2010
Ever wondered about your family history? What about the origins of the building you live in?
"Biscuit Town" residents relive the glory days of the Garibaldi
Published: 20 March 2010
Baking, partying and shopping will be the order of the day for Bermondsey residents, who are invited to come down to the Blue to celebrate the makeover at the John Bull Arch, the installation of a new art project and the new stalls at the Blue market.
Silver festival 2010
Published: 20 March 2010
Silver, Southwark's fabulous festival for older people is back for its fourth year with an astonishing selection of activities and events as well as support and advice.
Uncover your Southwark
Published: 20 March 2010
There's so much to see and do right here on your doorstep
New sports centre for Southwark
Published: 4 February 2010
A replacement for the existing sports centre in Southwark Park got the go ahead on Tuesday 2 Feb, as Southwark Council’s planning committee decided it was a worthy community facility.
Surrey Quays leisure site and the Decathlon to be rebuilt
Published: 27 January 2010
Southwark Council's planning committee resolved to grant outline planning permission for the Surrey Quays leisure site to be redeveloped to provide a new residential and entertainment complex.
