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Floating films, live jazz and dockside play

Thursday 6 August · View online

People watching a film beside Canada Dock

The free Floating Cinema Club opens on Canada Dock this week. Image/source: Canada Water.

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Free floating cinema opens today

The free Floating Cinema Club opens on Canada Dock at noon today, Thursday 6 August, with Elemental (PG). This weekend brings 50 First Dates at 9pm on Friday, two films from 6pm on Saturday, and The Fall Guy at 6pm on Sunday. Bring a blanket; screenings continue Wednesdays to Sundays until 30 August.

Live jazz and soul starts on Canada Dock

Canada Dock's free Jazz & Soul weekends begin with Mark Kavuma & The Banger Factory at 2pm on Saturday 8 August and Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir at 2pm on Sunday 9 August. Sofar Sounds warm-up acts begin at 2.20pm, with no ticket or booking needed.

Three days of free family activities

This week's Dockside Den at Canada Dock has a bee workshop on Thursday (11am-4pm), drumming and art on Friday (11.30am-4pm), and Sharky & George games on Saturday (11am-4pm). Activities are free and drop-in, though access may pause if they reach capacity.

Dates For Your Diary

Monday 31 August, 1-9pm

Bermondsey Carnival in Southwark Park

The free Bermondsey Carnival brings Artful Dodger, performances across several stages, free funfair rides, children's entertainment, crafts, sport, food and community stalls to Southwark Park on the bank holiday.

Saturday 12 September, 11am-4pm

Surrey Docks Farm Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival returns with vegetable games, Morris dancing, a barbecue, wood-fired pizza and farm-grown produce. Entry is free, while food and activities raise money for the farm.

What's On

Thursday 6 August

Rotherhithe Shed, 1.30-4.30pm. Adults can join Rotherhithe Shed at Time & Talents' Old Mortuary for a practical afternoon of making, mending and sharing skills.

Saturday 8 August

Southwark parkrun, 9am. Walk, jog, run or volunteer at the free weekly 5km parkrun in Southwark Park. First-time participants should register beforehand and bring a scannable barcode.

Sunday 9 August

Guided tour of the Brunel Museum, 12.30pm. A 45-minute guided tour in Rotherhithe is included with Brunel Museum admission. Standard entry is £10, under-16s enter free and SE16 or SE8 residents pay £2.50; book the 12.30pm admission slot to secure a tour place.

Roadworks and Transport

Multi-way signals around Lower Road: UK Power Networks works are due to use multi-way temporary signals around Lower Road, Surrey Quays Road and Gomm Road from 8am on Thursday 6 August until 6pm on Wednesday 19 August. Allow extra time through the junction, especially at busy periods.

Millstream Road closure: Southwark works are due to close Millstream Road from Thursday 6 to Friday 7 August. Use nearby routes while the closure is in place.

Planning Watch

Rear extension proposed on Culloden Close: A prior approval application seeks a single-storey rear extension at 11 Culloden Close, SE16. Read application 26/AP/2296 on Southwark's planning register.

Community Notice

Summer Reading Challenge continues

Children aged 0 to 11 can join Southwark Libraries' free Summer Reading Challenge at Canada Water Library or online until Saturday 5 September. This year's Read to the Beat challenge includes books, stickers and collector cards.

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