I Live in SE16
We regret to announce that we have decided to stop adding to I Live in SE16. This decision has not been taken lightly but after months of making efforts to find additional volunteers, we have [...]
10 Reasons to spend in SE16 first
Here at I Live in SE16, we are big fans of all things local – our local parks, charities, venues, churches, schools and businesses – and we think it makes sense for local people to [...]
Apprenticeships in Southwark
Lord Alan Sugar on The Apprentice When you Google 'apprentice', the face of Alan Sugar scowls out from every search! The Apprentice has been on our screens since February 2005 putting unfortunate job candidates through the [...]
Drumming against Cancer: ‘Champion’
With the opening of the Rio Olympic Games days away, many in SE16 are casting their minds back four years to the drumming at the amazing London 2012 Summer Olympics in July and August. On 27 July [...]
The Great Dock Strike 1889
We are pleased to welcome Patricia Dark Borough Archivist as our contributor today. She introduces the impact of the Great Dock Strike of 1889. Ada Salter Bermondsey and Rotherhithe recently celebrated the 150th [...]
Ed Gray – self-employed artist
Ed has been one of the best known of our local artists for some years now. Born in Putney and now based in Rotherhithe, Ed is increasingly recognised as one of the great contemporary painters [...]
Construction Youth Trust and Wendy Heller
“It was really my mum being ripped off that got me into construction,” says Wendy Heller of Construction Youth Trust. “I was furious when I found she had paid out £50 to get a simple [...]
Liloo Loves Yoga in Canada Water SE16
Liloo teaches group Yoga Studio classes in gyms and bodytonic clinic Canada Water studios and also teaches private one to one sessions. You can find her at bodytonic clinic's studio several times a week for yoga [...]