The Vauxhall Society – Civic consultative group covering the London parliamentary constituency of Vauxhall

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Another timely talk, focussing on an issue that the MeToo campaign has brought into the spotlight – female consent to sexual approaches. Naomi Clifford draws on a famous rape and murder case in the early 19th century, on which she has written a book. To register for the talk email southlambethlibrary@lambeth.gov.uk
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This talk is very timely. Since the Covid-19 lockdown people living in a densely populated urban area, such as ours, have become acutely aware of the importance and value of the green breathing space that public parks provide. So the future of this park matters to us all.
The library’s open again – within limits
On July 20th, after a four-month gap, Tate South Lambeth Library – along with six other libraries in Lambeth – resumed service. But under the constraints imposed by the need to contain and suppress the coronavirus epidemic, that service is restricted. All entry is by appointment only, from 11am to 4pm on Monday to Saturday. […]

Winter/Christmas party
7 December 2020 (note early date), at 6.50 for 7pm Seasonal Verse or Worse. It’s Do-It-Yourself time again, on Zoom this time! Join in our selection of verse suitable for December and January. With all the festivities falling within that … Continue reading →
“Zoom around the Tube”
Monday 16 November 2020 at 6.50 for 7.00pm “Zoom around the Tube” A virtual history tour of London Underground architecture by Edmund Bird, Head of Conservation at Transport for London. Expect great pictures of the architecture! To access this free … Continue reading →
Shame On Me: An Anatomy of Race and Belonging
Our next talk will be on Monday, 19 October 2020, at 6.50 for 7pm Part of Black History Month Shame On Me: An Anatomy of Race and Belonging – in conversation with author Tessa McWatt. ‘What are you?’ Tessa McWatt … Continue reading →

150 Years Of The Durham Miners Association
The cover of Dave Temple’s Durham Miners Association 150 Years of Struggle, has this picture of the national Union of Mineworkers Durham Area Dean and Chapter Lodge on the cover. The pamphlet is jointly published by the DMA and Labour … Continue reading →
Uncertainty Faces Borough of Culture 2023 and Other Croydon Culture News
The plans for the Borough of Culture 2023 will have to be changed due to the financial crisis and COVID crises. Paula Murray, the Council’s Creative Director, writes in the latest Culture Network newsletter ‘Our cultural stakeholders and funders have … Continue reading →
Croydon Financial Crisis Update
The Emergency Council meeting approved the financial crisis Action Plan. Leader Hamida Ali explains it at: https://news.croydon.gov.uk/action-plan-latest-step-in-croydons-drive-to-tackle-financial-challenges The Labour administration faces a new embarrassment with the announcement of an investigation by the Local Government Association into who was responsible for … Continue reading →

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