Find care, hope, connection and activism at Southbank Centre with talks, performances, music and family events responding to the climate emergency.
This season of climate care, hope and activism takes its inspiration from our pioneering Hayward Gallery exhibition, Dear Earth, a group show itself inspired by artist Otobong Nkanga’s suggestion that ‘caring is a form of resistance’. Planet Summer inspires a call for action that all of us, making change together, can address the challenges of the climate crisis.
Check out the wide range of talks, performances and events being hosted until 3 September on the Southbank Centre Planet Summer site here
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 What if you could turn plastic waste into a wonder? What if you could create a mountain out of litter and watch it transform into a masterpiece?
That’s what Plastic Mountain is all about. Plastic Mountain is a not-for-profit organisation that uses art to raise awareness of the plastic issue and to inspire people to take action.
The latest sculpture, featured on the large traffic island opposite St Luke's Church where Knights Hill and Norwood High Street meet, is a co-creation with the community. Its unveiling will take place on 6 August, 2023 and will mark the completion of the sculpture and the final phase of Plastic Mountain’s campaign.
To Learn more about the project or the unveiling, visit plasticmountain.org
 How can we make theatre about the climate crisis? Wise Ram Theatre, a neurodiverse theatre company, is offering monthly sessions that explore the different aspects of staging the climate crisis, everything from writing characters to getting funding.
No need to be a climate expert, you just need to have an interest in theatre and a desire to learn! Each month the workshops will explore a different theme and are designed to be suitable for any level of experience. Tickets start at £1 or you can get in touch for free tickets.
 Are you a start-up looking to solve big challenges around home heating?
'The Build. With Ebico' is open for early-stage companies that are addressing the challenge of low-carbon, low-cost home heating, heat loss prevention and home thermal performance solutions. The programme offers:
- 4 Day Bootcamp: Connect with other entrepreneurs, thought leaders and experts in the domestic home heating space, and learn foundational aspects of business building.
- Tailored support: From September 2023 to February 2024, companies will receive up to 10 hours of tailored support per month from an experienced mentor worth up to £10k
- £10,000 Grant. You can read more about the programme and apply on Sustainable Venture’s website.
A parklet is a community owned mini park for your street. It can add a bit of green to your area while providing a spot to rest and socialise.
We have begun the first phase of installing the Community Fund Parklets. But don’t worry, you can still apply for one on your street. Click here for more information on how to apply.
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 Do you have good quality, school uniforms, coats or shoes you no longer need? Norwood & Brixton Food Bank, Lambeth council and Lambeth Forum Network are launching a second-hand school uniform and equipment drive.
The Partnership will be creating collection hubs where families, parents and carers will be directed and can select the items they require, so that their children can be well equipped and supported going into their next school year in September.
Drop off at St Margaret’s Church, Barcombe Ave, Streatham Hill, SW2 3BH Mon-Fri 9.30 – 2.30pm
For any further queries please email uniform@lambethpartnership.foodbank.org.uk
 Last year Lambeth released its Climate Action Plan, a framework for action to reach our borough-wide target to become net zero compatible and climate resilient by 2030.
Lambeth’s Climate Partners are developing a Climate Action Plan website to collectively track progress against the Climate Action Plan, sign-post resources, share best practice and connect projects across the borough.
As part of this process, we are reaching out to all residents, organisations and community groups working in the borough to capture either past or on-going projects that support our collective Climate Action Goals.
If you know of a project or would like to be featured on the site, please enter your details here by 8 August, 2023.
 Implementation of the Brixton Hill LTN trial is moving forward at pace and the Transport Strategy team have been working hard to ensure that the trial will be delivered on the ground for the end of August 2023. More than 60 planters are required for this scheme of 9 modal filters and 1 banned left turn. For more information head over to our Brixton Hill Commonplace page
 Dr Bike sessions are free to attend, and experienced mechanics will check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments that can be made will be done there and then free of change.
In the case that something can’t be fixed on site the mechanics will let you know exactly what needs doing and a rough guide to what it should cost and will point you in the direction of your local bike shop.
For a full list of events, see the events page on our website.
 We have partnered with Brixton based upCYCLE to bring you a brand-new type of bike market!
Bring along your outgrown, unwanted bikes to the market and put them to good use and donate them to a great project.
All donated bikes will be serviced by upCYCLE and checked by a qualified mechanic to ensure they are in good working order. The bikes will then be sold at bike markets run by Peddle My Wheels, with 100% of all sales proceeds going back to upCYCLE
upCYCLE’s mission is simple; they provide free bikes, cycle training and bicycle maintenance workshops for young people from minority ethnic groups.
Buyers:
- You cannot reserve bikes, we sell on a first come basis
- You can pay by card or cash
- 100% of your payment goes to our partner, UpCycle
- Please check our terms for your rights as a buyer
Sunday 6 Aug - 10:00-16:00 - Ruskin Park (Bandstand)
Sunday 13 Aug - 10:00-16:00 - Windrush Square
Sunday 20 Aug - 10:00-16:00 - Streatham Common (Rookery/Highlighted Road)
Sunday 17 Sept - 10:00-16:00 - Ruskin Park (Bandstand)
For a full list of events see our web page
Simple and affordable, the Try Before You Bike scheme is the flexible bike scheme that will help get you cycling. Just choose your new bike and accessories using the helpful online tools, the bike gets delivered straight to your door!
For more information visit the Peddle My Wheels, who run the programme on behalf of Lambeth Council.
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Lambeth Council are funding FREE cycle training for children during the summer holidays.
Training is in small groups with two fully qualified Cycle Confident instructors.
Complete beginner courses, intermediate off-road courses and on-road courses are all running from Brockwell Park and Clapham Common (where bikes are available to borrow).Places are limited so please book early.
For more information & to book a session, please visit www.cycleconfident.com/lambeth or call Cycle Confident on 020 3031 6730.
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 Children from six Lambeth primary schools took part in the Bike the Borough event on Tuesday (July 18) where they hit the road to enjoy a mass ride out between Clapham Common and Brockwell Park.
The school children were able to showcase their cycling skills supported by Cycle Confident Instructors, school staff, cycling police officers and Lambeth staff.
The Bike the Borough event was organised through the Big Shift programme that aims to encourage more people of all ages and abilities to explore sustainable and active forms of travel.
 Are you considering cycling but need some support to get started? Peddle My Wheels and Lambeth’s Big Shift have partnered for a second year of the Community Influencer programme. Successful applicants will receive a free cycle and cycle accessories as well as being supported with training, maintenance, and insurance from Peddle My Wheels.
Influencers will join our media campaign and help promote cycling around Lambeth. We’re looking for people to help encourage others to cycle in their communities by posting to social media, coming to active travel events and many more exciting opportunities.
Click here to apply for a spot in the September 2023 cohort.
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Climate Change & Sustainability
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