THIS WEEKEND 12 AND 13 MAY

Saturday.  Last Chance to see: JASON MEADOWS. ‘A light in the attic’
exhibition at Corvi-Mura Gallery – see Art Galleries & Exhibitions section below

Saturday & Sunday. First weekend of new exhibition Ost Property at Danielle Arnaud contemporary art gallery – see Art Galleries & Exhibitions section below 

Saturday & Sunday. First weekend of new exhibition Groundwork. by Nicky Neate at Man&Eve Gallery - see Art Galleries & Exhibitions section below 

Sunday.  6.30pm. Daniel Grimwood. Piano, plays Volume II of Annexes de Pelerinage by Liszt. St Peter’s Sunday evening prayer and recital series. Preacher Canon Robert Wright, Sub-dean of Westminster Abbey. St Peter’s Church, 310 Kennington Lane.  Free.

THIS MONDAY 14 MAY

London - Wild City. DAY SYMPOSIUM. 10am-4.30pm Tickets: £45 or £35 for Museum Friends and London Wildlife Trust Members, £25 for Students (includes lunch, tea and coffee). The biodiversity value of London’s open spaces is becoming more prominent in the news and awareness is growing, but how do we look at and experience wildness in the city? Why is a buddleia a weed to one person and a shrub to another? Is an abandoned space a wasteland or an oasis for animals and plant life? This Symposium in partnership with the London Wildlife Trust is the first to explore our complex feelings about these issues. Richard Mabey, described by The Times as ‘Britain’s greatest living nature writer’ will take us back to 1973, when his book, Unofficial Countryside, began the urban wildlife movement. Professor Ken Thompson (author of No Nettles Required: The Reassuring Truth About Wildlife Gardening) will tell us about the importance of urban biodiversity for our future – and what gardeners can do. Christopher Woodward (Museum Director, and author of In Ruins) will explore how artists and writers have imagined Nature’s revenge upon London, and Tim Edensor (Industrial Ruins, 2005) will argue that what developers call ‘derelict land’ can be fertile for plant life and animals and a creative space for communities. Leo Mellor (Director of Studies in English, New Hall, Cambridge) is fascinated by the flowers which grew on the bombsites of World War Two, and in the afternoon Naturalists including Doug Hulyer consider what ‘wilderness’ in the city really does mean. Does London have an indigenous Nature or not?

Friends of Kennington Park AGM. 7PM. Oval House Theatre, 52-54 Kennington Oval. Celebrate 5 years of improvement and regeneration of Kennington Park. It's your first chance to hear our long term plans for the Park and for an update on our improvements to the playground. Members can also vote for those standing for election to the committee and everyone is welcome to join us for a slice of birthday cake.

THIS THURSDAY 17 MAY

4-5.30pm Kennington Association Tai Chi Class Being Filmed at Centenary Hall. Kevin Rimmington, KA Tai Chi Coordinator, explains ‘A professional photographer will be taking photographs of the Tai Chi class on 17th May.  These photographs will be submitted to a photo-library and the Kennington Association will be paid a fee, which will be used to fund the class. With the kind permission of North Lambeth Parish, the class will take place in Centenary Hall, Cottington Street, SE11 between 4 - 5.30 p.m. There will inevitably be a certain amount of disruption to the class. The photographer has asked people to wear 'neutral' clothing (no patterns) and will not photograph anyone not wishing to be photographed. Future classes will take place in Kennington Park, weather permitting.’

International Day Against Homophobia. 5pm onwards. Events at Clapham. See News section IN 4 May edition on www.rcdt.org.

7.30pm. Nicky Neate will talk about her work at Man&Eve. See Art Galleries & Exhibitions section below. Tickets can be reserved by emailing info@manandeve.co.uk.

Friday 18 & Saturday 19

CONFLICTZONE THEATRE. Presented as a part of FiRST BiTES, Oval House Theatre's ongoing series of Works-In-Progress. Conflict Zone is a unique and innovative social-multi-cultural theatre group formed by Michael Ronen and based in London. While considering that the world is becoming more and more inter-connected and that the problems of the underdeveloped world are being brought to streets of Britain through terrorism and emigration problems, Conflict Zone believe that UK audiences are growing hungrier for stories that try to understand the sources, causes and effects of conflicts from foreign countries. In this presentation they will be concentrating on themes of discrimination, political conflict in their home countries and its implications on life here in Britain. TICKETS: £4.BOX OFFICE: 020 7582 7680. ONLINE SALES: www.ovalhouse.com (no fee).

8pm

Sunday 20

Kennington Village Fete. Aleander Crum Ewing, Margarita O'Malley, & Kowsar Hoque. the Fete Team write: The 2007 Kennington Fete will be held on Sunday 20^th May from 12 noon ~ 3.00pm in Cleaver Square (if wet in St Anselm’s Church, by kind permission of Angus Aagaard).

Children & Family Events: The inimitable David Weeks has agreed to perform Magic again; Professor Felix is booked for a return engagement of his Punch & Judy Show.

Stalls to benefit the Fete’s fundraising will be similar to last year, including:- Books, Records & CDs, Plants & Herbs, Homemade Cakes & Cookies, Tea Stall, Bottle Stall, Champagne Tombola, The Kennington Tandoori Foodstall, Clothes (quality/nearly new), Furnishings, Antiques & Bric-a-Brac, Raffle, etc. 

Personal/Commercial Stalls: Will be available at £35 each.  We will be inviting last year’s stallholders to return (honey, chocolates, jewellery, belts/leather, artist-printmaker, etc) and other stallholders are welcome.

Community Groups can participate again free of charge, for example KA, Friends of Kennington Park, LMHS, Dan’s Healthcheck & Fitness, Ricky’s Sports Initiatives, etc.

Donations/Volunteers. Donations can be left c/o The Kennington Tandoori.  We also welcome Volunteers who’d like to assist, run a stall, or bring a stall of their own.

Fundraising. We raised over £5,000 last year, thanks to generous sponsorship from Winkworth, which has been put towards our goal of eco-friendly Christmas lights at Kennington Cross. The Fete this year will continue the fundraising for these lights.

Contact The Fete c/o The Kennington Tandoori or KenningtonFete@hotmail.com

12-3pm

Sunday 20

Adult Learners’ Taster Day at Morley College. See News section in 4 May edition on www.rcdt.org  

11am-4pm

Sunday 20

Stanford String Quartet play Mozart’s Quartet  in D K575, Dvorak’s Quartet in F major Op 96 ‘American’, and Debussy’s Quartet in G Minor. Preacher Canon Martin Warner (St. Paul’s Cathedral). St Peter’s Sunday evening prayer and recital series. St Peter’s Church, 310 Kennington Lane.  Free.

6.30pm

Monday 21

Lambeth Past: Kennington, Vauxhall, Waterloo. Local writer Hannah Renier has just published a fascinating - and beautifully illustrated - book on Lambeth's history, bringing in "a royal palace, a serial poisoner, the first Embankment, the first circus... riots and love affairs, narrow escapes and mass destruction" ... and quite a lot more! Meet Hannah and find out about north Lambeth's special contributions to this rich history. Friends of Durning Library. Durning Library, 167 Kennington Lane. All welcome. Entry free. Suggested donation £2. Refreshments

6.45 for 7.15pm

Tuesday 22-Saturday 26

Streets Paved with Gold. The reminiscences of a Black British Citizen. Written and performed by Victor Richards. Jay Theatre Productions presentation. The play is set in the present, but explores recent history from the 1950’s onwards. In his one man show, Victor Richards explores African-Caribbean migration, and themes of hope, identity and change. The story line of “Streets Paved with Gold” weaves together a thrilling and informative picture of the collective experiences of Black British Citizens resulting from their new surroundings. The play is based on the reality of people bold enough to plunge themselves into the unknown. Victor Richards introduces you to the character of Augustus Cleveland Johnson, who arrives on a cold grey and wet November morning in London at Tilbury docks in 1948 – share his dreams, hopes and aspirations.  Oval House Theatre. TICKETS: £12/£6 concessions. BOX OFFICE: 020 7582 7680

ONLINE SALES: www.ovalhouse.com (no fee).

8pm

Matinees 1.3pm Thursday 24 & Saturday 26

Saturday 26

NGS ‘Yellow Book’ garden open day. NGS OPEN DAY£3.00 admission £2.50 concessions. The Museum’s annual support of the National Garden Scheme continues and entrance charges from the day will go towards the Scheme’s nominated charities. As well as the 17th century reproduction knot garden, visitors will see the Museum’s newly sown and planted wild garden that has been developed in response to the growing awareness of the need for greater bio-diversity within urban areas. The Museum’s dedicated ‘Yellow Book’ open day also coincides with the gardens at Lambeth Palace being open under the same scheme, so visitors will be able to combine visits to both venues. (www.ngs.org.uk)

10.30am to 5.00pm

Sunday 27

Choral Evensong for Pentacost. St Peter’s Singers and Hand Made Opera Baroque directed by Colin Baldry, sing Buxthude’s Magnificat and Humfrey’s Nunc dimittis. Preacher Canon Hugh Wybrew (Faculty of Theology, Oxford). St Peter’s Sunday evening prayer and recital series. St Peter’s Church, 310 Kennington Lane.  Free.

6.30pm

Tuesday 29 – Friday 1 June

HALF TERM PRIMARY HOLIDAY PLAY SCHEME

SCHOOLFRIEND @ Archbishop Sumner School

core day 10am-4pm: £5; extra  8- 10am: £2; 4pm - 6pm   £2. Phone Babs at the school for a booking form on 020 7735 2781 or 0795 192 1655

8am-6pm

29 May – 16 June

Yellow Lines. by Steve King. Directed by Mervyn Millar. Human Resources Theatre Company presentation. Colin hates crowds - but he's got a brilliant solution. His boss thinks it will transform London. But Colin's met a woman who thinks he is making a dangerous mistake... Mervyn Millar has directed for the National Theatre, BAC & international touring. His play Evidence for the Existence of Borrowers was awarded both Herald Angel and Total Theatre Awards in 2005. TICKETS: £12/£6 concessions. BOX OFFICE: 020 7582 7680. ONLINE SALES: www.ovalhouse.com (no fee).                                                                 

7.45pm;

Previews 29 & 30 May All tickets £6

Wednesday 30

Family workshop with Simon Woolham. Museum of Garden History.  Linked to Simon’s exhibition presented at the Museum (see Art Galleries & Exhibitions section below). Advance booking is recommended as it is sometimes necessary to limit numbers, otherwise it is ‘first come first served’ on the day. To reserve a place please call 020 7401 8865.

Thursday 24 May

10am-4pm

Leadership skills for social enterprises. Explore leadership skills, learn how to enhance internal communications and governance, and work out what your organisation needs to operate more effectively, to be pro-active, not reactive. .£50 +VAT (bursaries are available for eligible social enterprises)

Tuesday 5 June 1-5pm

Marketing for social enterprises - an introduction. Gain an understanding of basic marketing principles, and develop a marketing action plan for a product, service or organisation. £50 + VAT (bursaries are available for eligible social enterprises)

Tuesday 5 June 1-5pm

Marketing for social enterprises - advanced masterclass. This workshop is for individuals who understand the basics of marketing and would like to develop a marketing strategy for their organisation, product or service. The session explores how to retain customers, and exploit new opportunities. The workshop will be followed up by support surgeries to help individuals with specific marketing issues. £75 +VAT (bursaries are available for eligible social enterprises)

Tuesday 12 June, 10-2pm

Business planning for mixed-use buildings. Practical advice for planning the implementation of a mixed-use building, covering the issues involved in making a building work, such as viability, scheduling, finances, and how to anticipate the different dynamics between groups of people using the building. £50 +VAT (bursaries are available for eligible social enterprises)

Tuesday 12 June, 1-5pm

Enterprising ways to earn income from assets. Identify new ways for social enterprises to make money and become less dependent on funding. The workshop helps individuals to retain the organisation's ethos, operate legally and make money - all at the same time. £50 +VAT (bursaries are available for eligible social enterprises)

Wednesday 27 June, 10-4pm

As Thursday 24 May

Further details from: Rahi Jahan 020 7593 2910 or r.jahan@coin-street.org to book a place or book online at http://www.coinstreet.org/Learning.html.

Bursaries for free and subsidised places are available for many social enterprises, subject to eligibility and availability. All workshops include a networking lunch and take place in Mallside, Oxo Tower Wharf, a fully accessible meeting and training space, located in the creative environment of Oxo Tower Wharf.  www.coinstreet.org

Gallery

Exhibition

Times

Museum of Garden History

Lambeth Palace Rd

020 7401 8865

www.compulink.co.uk/~museumgh

Permanent Garden & Local History Displays.

Family Quiz Sheets to accompany the Local History exhibition are available.
One is on Environment, Entertainment & the local landscape, and the other is on Industry & Transport. Included will be a cover folder with pictures for children to colour in and keep, and inside some questions and opportunity to draw a garden or transport picture and enter our competition.

10.30am-5pm

Ditto

Shreds of Evidence. In November 2006 Simon Woolham started a four month residency at the Museum of Garden History developing works that subtly dialogue with the Museum architecture and artefacts. During that time he also ran a series of workshops with year 5 pupils from Walnut Tree Walk School, a primary school located in the vicinity of the Museum.
The children workshops have concentrated on the exploration of their favourite places both in the playground and in the Museum. Using drawing, language, digital manipulation and sound, the children have produced a variety of works which will be presented in the school - three-dimensional paper models - and in the Museum - drawings in snowdomes and digital animations. For more information on Simon (and to see more of his work), please visit - www.darkcorner.co.uk

10.30am-5pm

Beaconsfield

22 Newport Street

Tel: 020 7582 6465 info@beaconsfield.ltd.uk www.beaconsfield.ltd.uk

SOUNDTRAP II: LEAFCUTTER JOHN.
Part of architecture week (www.architectureweek.org.uk)

Second in a series of sonic responses to the architecture of Beaconsfield¹s Vauxhall venue. Includes Leafcutter in Concert  Saturday 7 July & downloadable MP3's.

12-6pm

Corvi-Mora
1a Kempsford Road
020 7840 9111
www.corvi-mora.com

JASON MEADOWS. ‘A light in the attic’

11am-6pm

Danielle Arnaud contemporary art
123 Kennington Road
020 7735 8292
danielle@daniellearnaud.com
www.daniellearnaud.com

Ost Property. Several bulging carrier bags lie, discarded, on the pavement on the Finchley Road. Tantalising tat! Ost Property, or part of it, discovered.
Photographs of elaborate coiffures, family albums, letters, cuttings, odds and ends: fragments from the life of the celebrated Miss Annette Ost, amateur singer and youngest "lady professor" at her father Julien's Hairdressing Academy in 1930s London. more. Artists: W.J.Baker, Becky Beasley,   Beiny Amy Blum, Boris Jon Cairns, Rosie Cooper,  Gabriel Corcuera Zubillaga, Matthew Draper, Carrie Fitzgerald,  Wiebke Leister, Nicholas Papadimitriou, Trevor Shearer, Julia Spicer,  Roxy Walsh

2-6pm

Gasworks, 155 Vauxhall Street,

020 7582 6848. press@gasworks.org.uk www.gasworks.org.uk

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Man&Eve,131 Kennington Park Rd.

020 7582 7861. info@manandeve.co.uk. www.manandeve.co.uk

Groundwork. Nicky Neate. Nicky Neate was born in Kenya in the 1960s during a time of great cultural and social change. Sixties Pop Art values were in great contrast with the strict apartheid structures of 'Colonial Rule'. This contrast and the nomadic nature of her early life has shaped Nicky's current artistic practice. Her family moved from Kenya to Uganda, but were forced to flee in the early 70s under the rule of Idi Amin. They settled in the Netherlands where she lived for seven years before moving to London in the 80s to train as a painter and later as a printmaker. Her current practice combines printmaking, painting and sculpture.

Nicky Neate's work is deeply involved in the investigation of printmaking process and the transformation of materials. She treats the canvas or ground as an etching plate, exposing it to actions that mimic naturally occurring processes by oxidizing metal powders with sea water. The resulting images are often abstract - combining organic lines with shapes and symbols produced by found objects, the original purposes of which are being eroded. She completes the process by taking prints from the canvas, questioning the relationship between positive and negative space and the limits to which an image or object can be reproduced or transformed before its original trace is lost.

Her sculptures take their starting point from found objects harvested along the banks of the Thames and the roads around South London. Sometimes, the ground itself is incorporated into an image or an object, as in 'City Monument' constructed from slabs of tarmac road dug up outside her studio.

Nicky Neate views her work in symbolic terms - the importance of memory and the transitory nature of life are implied through the re-appropriation, transformation and disappearance of found objects. Childhood influences are also evident, particularly in her use of colour which references the African landscape she grew up with.

12-6pm

Oval House Theatre Café/Gallery,
52-54 Kennington Oval. Box Office: 020 7582 7680. www.ovalhouse.com

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