City Resident 44

NEWS AND KEY TOPICS FROM THE CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

CityResident Women: Work & Power page 11

No plastic please page 3

Summer 2018 Issue 44

Postman’s Park page 4

Sculpture in the city page 5

City Tennis page 6

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If you would like some expert advice

A huge thank you to everyone who responded to the City Streets survey earlier this year. We had nearly 2,000 responses and spoke to many more at drop-in sessions, and other events.

Amongst other things, people told us that: n There is too much traffic on the City’s streets. Four out of five people said that this was an issue, causing problems with air quality and making the Square Mile a less pleasant place n While most people get around the Square Mile on foot, not enough space was allocated to people walking, especially at peak times and around rail and tube stations. n Cycling infrastructure needs to improve, but that there is too much conflict between people on bikes and people walking.

outcomes for the City Corporation’s long-term Transport Strategy. The Transport Strategy will set out how we will manage transport and streets to ensure that the Square Mile remains a great place to live, work, visit and invest.

Once again, we would like to hear your views. Does the vision reflect how you would like to see the City’s streets develop? Do you think the outcomes will deliver the change that’s needed? Is there anything else that we should be considering at this stage?

MORE INFORMATION and to complete the survey cityoflondon.gov.uk/ transportstrategy

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Did you get the pay increase you were due in April?

If you’re one of the millions who should have received a pay rise, be sure to check your pay packet.

If you don’t think your pay has increased, don’t miss out on what you should be legally earning. City Advice, the free advice service for the City of London can provide you with help and advice to make sure your employer is paying you correctly.

Have your say on City streets

The Strategic Transportation team has reviewed all the survey responses and other comments. This feedback has informed the draft vision and

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On 1 April there was some good news for more than two million workers across the country. The National Living Wage, which is the minimum rate paid to workers aged 25 and over, went up to £7.83 an hour. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 21-24 also rose, from £7.05 to £7.38 – and, for 18 to 20-year-olds, it went up from £5.60 to £5.90.

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on your pay – or any other matter – City Advice can also help with a range of other issues such as: nw elfare benefits, pensions, money or debt n c arers support n s upport finding local social and physical activities n c onsumer and employment rights n f amily and relationship legal issues

MORE INFORMATION 020 7392 2919 city.advice@toynbeehall.org.uk toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvice City Advice is a free, impartial, service and the only advice provider officially commissioned by the City of London Corporation

About Data Protection…

Data Protection legislation in the UK has changed, with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018 and a new Data Protection Act. This new legislation replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 and is designed to enhance the rights of individuals regarding the use of their personal data by bringing data protection compliance into the modern digital age.

policies and procedures, and taking all necessary steps to ensure it fully complies with the new legal requirements for processing the personal data of its customers, clients and staff (data subjects).

The new legislation also introduces new, rigorous, requirements for all organisations, in relation to the reasons for processing personal data, and the manner in which it is processed.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/dataprotection cityoflondon.gov.uk/privacy

The City of London Corporation has been working hard for several months, reviewing and updating its data protection

Updated information in relation to data protection compliance at the City Corporation, including our new data protection policy and full privacy notice, is available online.

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No Plastic, please In April 2017 the Square Mile Challenge was launched with the aim of collecting and recycling half a million coffee cups in one month alone. The challenge was indeed successful. Not only have 4m coffee cups been collected and recycled across the City since, but it also helped raise awareness of reducing the amount of plastic we use – and waste – on a daily basis.

a significant increase in the number of drinking fountains in the Square Mile. In addition, ten new water bottle refill points will be installed in the City, in a bid to reduce the use of plastic bottles and encourage a refill culture.

Others will also be placed in parks, retail squares, by the River Thames and near transport hubs, with exact locations decided after a public consultation.

This year, the challenge goes up a whole new level with the City Corporation unveiling the ambitious plan to cut down plastic consumption across the Square Mile. The idea is to encourage re-usable containers and raise awareness of the damage caused by plastic litter particularly along the City’s riverfront and bridges.

City’s pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants will also be encouraged to register as bottle refill stations and sign up to a pledge scheme to reduce their own use of single use plastics, like straws, bottles, and cups. The Plastic Free City initiative will also see the City Corporation lead by example by reducing the provision of single-use plastics across all buildings it owns.

Setting the vision for a Plastic Free City, this initiative will see

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/recycling squaremilechallenge.co.uk

NEWS

Barbican ends use of plastic straws The Barbican recently announced that it has joined the Evening Standard’s The Last Straw campaign and has withdrawn single-use plastic straws from its bars, cafes and restaurants.

In previous years nearly 50,000 plastic straws had been given out to customers each year.

However, as part of the Barbican’s commitment to reduce the centre’s environmental impact, only paper straws will be available to those who request them from now on.

Sir Nicholas Kenyon, Managing Director of the Barbican, was quoted in a news piece in the Evening Standard about the initiative, saying “We are grateful to our catering partners for their support with this. We will go further in the coming months as we explore in our 2018 season, The Art of Change, the roles and responsibilities of citizens, artists

and arts centres in responding to the challenges of future sustainability”.

MORE INFORMATION standard.co.uk/topic/ the-last-straw

UPDATE

Bank on Safety It has been just over a year since the experimental safety scheme Bank on Safety was implemented.

Early indicators are showing that the scheme has improved the safety at the junction and in the wider area. We received nearly 4,300 individual responses to the community and stakeholder consultation which is currently being reported to various City of London Committees. A final decision will be taken later this year by City of London Members on whether to keep the current experiment at Bank Junction.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/bankonsafety

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Have your say on Saturday morning construction works The City Corporation is reviewing the existing ‘standard hours’ arrangements for Saturday mornings for construction-type activities. We are asking for comments as widely as possible so that our elected Members are aware of your views when considering this matter.

The high level of development in the Square Mile, including major office redevelopments in the east and infrastructure projects, could have significant environmental impacts on occupiers of nearby premises. Protecting residents, City businesses and other noise sensitive premises (eg schools) from noise and vibration impacts of construction sites is a necessary part of ensuring the City is an excellent place to live, work, learn and to do business.

Saturday work for construction activity is considered the industry norm and has been accepted nationally. It helps in practical ways as, for example, fewer people and vehicles are on the street at weekends so there are less public safety implications with works, and it is easier to move large vehicles and loads on streets. Using the additional hours to carry out works speeds up the completion of projects and reduces the length of impact on neighbours. All views are welcome.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/ constructionconsultation Consultation ends on 7 August

#CleanAirDay 21 June 2018

nR EDUCE the amount of pollution you create n T ALK and join forces to beat pollution together n AVOID harmful air pollution Following on from a triumphant first year, with over 200 individual events around the country, and 500+ media features, last year’s National Clean Air day was a great success. It even trended no.1 on UK Twitter for over five hours!

This year, we’re hoping to gather the same interest.

Do you want to join others across

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Postman’s Park conservation area Postman’s Park conservation area lies just south of the Culture Mile near the Museum of London.

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National Clear Air Day is back on Thursday 21 June. This year’s focus is to encourage behavioural change concerning air pollution

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the UK to make a real impact on air pollution? You could run an awareness-raising event in your school or workplace or help spread the word on social media. To find out more visit cleanairday.org.uk

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It offers arresting juxtapositions of ruins, churches, medieval plot widths, grand commercial architecture and generous provision of green space, all within a tightly-defined biodiverse setting.

Here, an extensive array of heritage assets illustrates nearly every period from the Roman to the present day. These include the Roman and medieval City wall and Aldersgate, the remains of the medieval Greyfriars precinct, the Victorian General Post Office buildings on King Edward Street, and an award-winning modern office development.

The park itself lies at the heart of the area and was formed in 1875 by amalgamating three disused burial grounds. To the poignancy of their former use is added the Watts Memorial to Heroic SelfSacrifice, a significant and unusual commemoration of members of the public who lost their lives trying to save others. There are also

associations with more well-known figures, such as Sir Christopher Wren (architect of St Paul’s Cathedral), Rowland Hill (Victorian Post Office reformer) and John Wesley, the founder of Methodism with connections to Little Britain at the time of his conversion.

Conservation area status helps to manage and promote the special interest of Postman’s Park so that the area can remain a key part of the City’s appeal to businesses, residents and visitors.

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/postmanspark

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Sculpture in the City Sculpture in the City invites you to explore its annual urban sculpture park, set amongst the architectural landmarks of 30 St Mary Axe, The Leadenhall Building and the historic Leadenhall Market.

Image © Nick Turpin

The critically acclaimed initiative returns for its eighth year, with cutting-edge contemporary works by internationally renowned artists, including Tracy Emin, Sarah Lucas and Marina Abramovic.

Image © Nick Turpin

Join us on Saturday, 30 June at the City SculptureFest to launch this year’s edition and participate in our family-friendly activities, including drawing, a family photography tour of the sculptures and Tatty Devine’s craft workshop. A core event of the London Festival of Architecture, our activities explore the theme of identity through history, sculpture and ever-changing skyline.

To find out more about the new artworks on show this summer

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Fibre To The (City) Premises Until recently broadband speeds in the City have been amongst the slowest in the UK, affecting small business tenants and residents who cannot afford dedicated fibre optic leased lines.

This situation is about to change as Openreach is now seeking to roll out “Fibre To The Premises” to every building in the Square Mile at no cost to the landlord, offering faster speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second at affordable prices for businesses and residents.

Openreach will use existing

ducting to access buildings, avoiding street works to install the new fibre infrastructure into basements. This work will require landlord consent in the form of wayleave and Openreach will need to undertake a quick building survey to establish how to connect to the building.

Residents and business tenants interested in connecting to Fibre To The Premises should complete an expression of interest form which requests Openreach to undertake a building survey so that the Fibre To The Premises connection can be planned and completed.

MORE INFORMATION cpat@cityoflondon.gov.uk cityoflondon.gov.uk/ fibrebroadband

and where to find them, visit the Sculpture in the City website or follow us on social media. You can also use Smartify, to scan any of the sculptures to get a description and a map of the this year’s trail.

MORE INFORMATION sculptureinthecity.org.uk lnstagram: @visitthecity Twitter: @sculpturecity smartify.org

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The City’s tennis heavyweights The City is home to some fantastic tennis players. To find out who the City’s number one is, Local Tennis Leagues – the UK’s most popular tennis league – run a bespoke competition for players within the area. The league is incredibly flexible: with the chance to play where and when you want, planning a match around your busy lifestyle, could not be easier.

The league starts just days before Wimbledon and runs throughout the British Summer.

You’ll be playing a round robin competition against similar level opponents. Matched up against

WDP Square Mile Health WDP Square Mile Health is a charitable organisation, commissioned by the City of London Corporation. It aims to raise awareness of the health risks associated with tobacco, alcohol and drug use, and to minimise the harm caused to people in the City by these drugs.

players who will give you a close game, you’ll be playing for more than just pride, as tennis prizes are on the line.

Big tennis fan? If you’re looking for friendly, competitive tennis matches, it’s about time you joined!

Sign up at localtennisleague.com/ goldenlane to ensure your spot, and for the chance to enter next year’s Wimbledon ballot!

Good luck!

MORE INFORMATION localtennisleagues.com/roundup

Yoga inside Tower Bridge Kickstart your day with a sunrise yoga class, 42 metres above the River Thames. Feeling brave?

Position yourself on Tower Bridge’s glass floor for a unique suspended view of road and pedestrian life as you perfect your yoga poses.

MORE INFORMATION Various dates: please check towerbridge.org.uk/yoga Admission: £25 Advanced booking necessary

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Lifestyle weight management Places are now available for the next intake onto the FREE 12-week weight management programme, delivered by City LivingWise to all who live or work (manual jobs) within the City of London.

Each session within the programme lasts one hour and is suited for individuals who are overweight and looking to learn how to manage their weight more effectively. Qualified staff create a fun and friendly group learning environment and provide you with safe, clinically proven advice to change behaviour.

Five courses are currently taking place across the City in the Golden Lane Estate, the City Business Library, the Portsoken Community Centre, the Artizan and Barbican Libraries.

Join the next available programme, find out more!

What’s different about their approach is that you’ll be working with a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Practitioner.

You’ll construct a treatment plan together so that you have a say in your goals. This will help ensure that your treatment is realistic and specific to you, so that your individual needs are met.

Services are designed to offer high quality, professional and confidential support to City of London residents aged 18+.

They include: nE xpert, non-judgemental, confidential advice and support nT ailored treatment plans nH elp with your general health and wellbeing nS moking cessation (in partnership with Queen Mary University of London) nO utreach support nP rescribing services nS upport for families and carers

MORE INFORMATION 020 7616 2338 city@livingwise.org.uk

MORE INFORMATION 0300 303 2715 city.enquiries@wdp.org.uk wdp.org.uk/squaremilehealth

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF LONDON POLICE

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To report a crime call 101, 999 in an emergency only www.cityoflondon.police.uk

Please report suspicious activity The City of London Police is urging the public to help them tackle terrorism and save lives by reporting suspicious behaviour, and activity, following the launch of the latest Action Counters Terrorism campaign.

New Special Constables join the City as force A group of 14 newly trained Special Constables have officially joined the City of London Police including what the force hope will be their first ever mounted volunteer officer.

Special Constables are trained volunteers who work with and support their local police force and have the same powers as regular police constables. City of London Specials have been assisting their regular colleagues in policing the Square Mile for over 100 years.

In 2017, the City of London Police received 81 reports from members of the public but know there were probably many people who didn’t report their concerns through fear of wasting police time, being wrong, or getting someone into trouble.

What should I report?

Like other criminals, terrorists need to plan. You will know your neighbourhood, your route to work, the parks, pubs and shops you visit often, better than we do. If you see anything that seems out of place, unusual or just doesn’t seem to fit in with everyday life, don’t be afraid to raise your concerns with the police.

Detective Superintendent Dermont Robinson, head of Counter Terrorism at the City of London Police, said: “We all have a part to play in keeping each other and the communities we live in safe. I can assure you that no call or online contact will be ignored and that the police will only take action after appropriate checks have been carried out. Remember, reporting is confidential. Trust your instincts and get in touch if something doesn’t feel right. If you have concerns we want to hear from you as soon as possible.”

How can I report?

You can report – in confidence – online at act.campaign.gov.uk or call 0800 789 321.

Remember, in an emergency always call 999.

Following their passing out ceremony, the new group of Specials will join the City’s Uniform Policing Directorate where they will each be allocated to a Sergeant who will be directly responsible for their development.

Because of the expertise and support the Specials bring, the City has been selected to host a national pilot scheme to establish a new ‘gold standard’ for the recruitment, training, development, and deployment of volunteers.

This will see the numbers of Specials in the City double from 53 to over 100 with support being provided to regular constables but also in specialist areas such as cyber and economic crime.

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A snapshot of things to do near you in the next couple of months

Autism-Friendly early opening mornings at Tower Bridge 21 July, 18 August and 15 September Booking essential

Tower Bridge Exhibition opens its doors early for children with autism and other needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers. Families will be able to explore the Towers, Walkways and Engine Rooms in a calm, relaxed atmosphere and will have the option to take part in a family craft activity.

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towerbridge.org.uk/ autismfriendlyevents

Children and Young People’s Plan 2018-21 The City Corporation has a vision for the City of London to be the best place possible for children and young people to grow up.

Following engagement with children and young people, and their families, living in the Square Mile, we asked what changes they want to see in their community.

We are working in partnership to provide

a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where all our children and young people, regardless of background and circumstance, feel they belong. The new Children and Young People’s Plan 2018-21 outlines our priorities which will enable us to achieve high quality services, world-class education and excellent opportunities that enable

them to live healthily, develop resilience, achieve their potential and thrive.

The Plan focuses on improving communication with our children and young people ensuring services are tailored to their needs, they are aware of what is available to them and it is easier for them to give feedback and contribute.

MORE INFORMATION

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British Sign Language guided tour Last Saturday of each month: 11am Advance booking recommended

Led by one of Tower Bridge’s accredited Welcome Hosts and a qualified British Sign Language interpreter, you can experience all the Bridge has to offer and more. Be surprised and delighted by facts and anecdotes as you are guided through the Bridge’s Towers, highlevel Walkways and the Engine Rooms which house the original Victorian machinery. Combining little known facts with fascinating stories, a British Sign Language Guided Tour will ensure that everyone leaves enriched by the history of the most famous bridge in the world.

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The Adult Skills and Education Service, run by the City of London Corporation, will be moving to fantastic new facilities at the Golden Lane Community Centre, in July 2018. This is a great opportunity to spread the word about community learning and encourage learners within the Square Mile to access available courses.

Over the coming months, the Adult Skills and Education Team will be introducing more classes to improve the skills of the workforce in the City, expanding our Association of Accounting Technicians provision, digital skills and British Sign Language.

MORE INFORMATION

david.coleman@ cityoflondon.gov.uk

Artizan Street Library new opening times Responding to our communities’ needs, we are pleased to announce that Artizan Street Library and Community Centre has extended its opening hours to include later evenings and Saturday mornings.

We are trialling Saturday morning openings until October to ensure local residents and families have better access to the extensive library services.

The later evening opening will allow us to run a programme of after school activities for children and more study opportunities and creative events for

young people. If you’re interested in volunteering to support these activities, please email Stephen Berwick: stephen.berwick@ cityoflondon.gov.uk MORE INFORMTAION

cityoflondon.gov.uk/ artizanstreetlibrary

Dragon Café Over the past few months, Dragon Café in the City has been going from strength to strength. Hosted in Shoe Lane Library, the Dragon Café offers a space for local residents to unwind and release the pressures of work and daily life, and the best part is that it’s completely free.

as stress and anxiety, and build resilience.

The Café runs on a fortnightly basis, every Thursday, until the end of July, between 12noon and 8.30pm. It offers a wide range of activities, such as massage, creative workshops and singing – all designed to support mental wellbeing, tackle common mental health issues such

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The next sessions are held on 28 June, 12 and 26 July.

The Dragon Café in the City is a joint project by Mental Fight Club, Barbican and Communities Libraries and Business Healthy. dragoncafeinthecity.com cityoflondon.gov.uk/ releasethepressure fivetothrive.net

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Adult learning at Golden Lane Community Centre

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GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA PRESENTS

Singing our Lives

1 July. 6pm, Milton Court Concert Hall, Tickets: £5

An evening of song celebrating the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week Following last year’s sell-out concert, the Guildhall School’s Electronic Music department reunites with The Mixed Up Chorus, The Sing for Freedom Choir, The Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus

and special guests, to present an evening of music exploring the experiences of refugees and migrants in the UK and the rich musical diversity this inspires. With over 200 performers, the evening

will be a powerful evocation of the migration story, combining opera, classical, popular and electronic genres with music from around the globe.

Chamber Music Festival 6-8 July. Milton Court Concert Hall

The Guildhall School’s new Chamber Music Festival features showcase performances from some of the School’s most accomplished chamber groups and collaborations with renowned performers from the chamber music faculty. Alongside evening concerts in Milton Court Concert Hall, the festival features an array of free concerts, seminars and masterclasses throughout the three-day event.

Opening Concert 6 July, 7.30pm

The world-renowned Endellion Quartet, Guildhall’s Visiting Quartet-in-Association, are joined by professors Graham Sheen, Alec Frank-Gemmill and Adrian Brendel in the opening concert of the festival. They perform alongside current students in works by Beethoven, Brahms, Debussy and composition professor Matthew Kaner.

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Sublime Symmetry Until 28 October. FREE

Hidden Gems of Chamber Music

Classic Chamber Works

A concert featuring masterpieces that are less frequently performed than they deserve: Prokofiev’s extraordinary quintet, Fauré’s second Piano Quartet and Taneyev’s masterful Piano Trio, all performed by current students and faculty members.

An extraordinary line-up of Guildhall faculty members – Levon Chilingirian, Louise Hopkins, Nicholas Daniel, Carole Presland, Graham Sheen, Ursula Smith, Joy Farrall and Matthew Jones – are joined by students to perform three classic chamber works, bringing the festival to a memorable close.

7 July, 8pm

8 July, 7.30pm

Discover the work of one of the most gifted craftsmen of his time.

Marrying art and mathematics, William De Morgan’s work is captivating not just for its intrinsic beauty, but for the intelligence of its design. Fantastical beasts wrap themselves around the contours of vases, tiles and plates, and his manipulation of fanciful flora demonstrates unparalleled artistic skill. Discover how De Morgan applied mathematical ingenuity to create enthralling art that still enchants today. Check website for free talks.

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Women: Work & Power Until 30 November

City Beerfest 5 July: 12.30pm–9pm Admission: FREE, tokens available for purchase

Sip on the finest ales, beers and ciders as you listen to live music in the atmospheric surrounds of Guildhall Yard. As part of the Women: Work & Power season, Beerfest offers visitors the chance this year to toast the historic role women have played in brewing and enjoy music from women artists.

MORE INFORMATION citybeerfest.org

Women: Work & Power is a programme full of events and activities celebrating the unsung women who have led the vanguard in the struggle for gender equality, have shaped our history and helped define our national identity. Discover some of the highlight events below and visit the website for full listings…

Upswing/Motionhouse 2-3 August: 6-10pm FREE, Guildhall Yard

Award-winning acrobats Upswing will soar through the skies in a spectacular explosion of aerial gymnastics, Chinese pole and dance; while world-class dance/ circus company Motionhouse’s performers will rattle one very big cage in an energetic mix of dance and acrobatics. If you fancy a go at testing your own limits, come along to a drop in speedy circus workshops (12.30-1.30pm) on both days. An array of sideshows, pop-up performances and womenthemed food and cocktails are organised for both evenings.

Heroines of Cinema 13-15 August: doors open at 6pm, 8.45pm start Admission: £15 (including a deckchair) Guildhall Yard

A film season celebrating women in front of and behind the camera.

From action romp to historical drama, with some Thelma & Louise in between, enjoy three wonderful hits from the last 30 years. nM onday 13: Wonder Woman nT uesday 14: Thelma & Louise nW ednesday 15: Suffragette

City of Women 22-23 September: 11am–3pm FREE, Leadenhall Market

Tower Bridge’s Two Towers: New permanent exhibition From mid-June

Step inside Tower Bridge and discover the previously untold stories of the Bridge’s construction, including the brave divers who risked their lives to dig the Bridge’s foundations at the bottom of the River Thames. Explore the maintenance of the Bridge throughout its 124-year history and find out how the Bridge runs today.

MORE INFORMATION towerbridge.org.uk

From acclaimed composer Iain Chambers comes a new audio composition celebrating women, in and around the City. Exploring women’s freedom of thought and religion, their right to work, to be independent, and to be able to vote and participate in public life, the piece is set to the words of women

from history. Featuring an all-women cast of soloists and a choir from City of London School for Girls, it will bring contemporary resonance to these powerful voices from our history including Emmeline Pankhurst and Elizabeth Fry.

British-Barbadian Nursing Revolution

28 September – 31 October: FREE to view at anytime Guildhall Yard

This exhibition focuses on the Bajan nurse (nurses from Barbados). Celebrating 70 years of the NHS, the exhibition reveals individual stories of remarkable achievements, struggle, and leadership in global health, from

MORE INFORMATION cityoflondon.gov.uk/womenworkpower

famous world figures, to the unsung midwives who helped to deliver Britain’s post-war baby boom. Come learn about these amazing women who led the advance of women in the peacetime workplace.

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Smithfield 150 August Bank Holiday

Curated by the Museum of London and inspired by the medieval extravaganza Bartholomew’s Fair, Smithfield 150 celebrates the market’s 150th anniversary.

The original fair, which took place over three days to celebrate St Bartholomew’s Feast Day on 24 August each year, became one of London’s most famous holidays, and is considered a forerunner for the August Bank Holiday we know today.

Smithfield 150 invites you to celebrate the history and people that make Smithfield such a special area with a free jam-packed programme of live music, party food galore, fun fairs, performances and entertainment for the whole family.

Smithfield 150 is presented by Culture Mile. Situated between Farringdon and Moorgate, Culture Mile is led by the City of London Corporation together with the Barbican, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London Symphony Orchestra and Museum

of London. Their objective is to transform the area with new and imaginative collaborations, outdoor programming and events, seven days a week.

MORE INFORMATION culturemile.london/events

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ALDGATE SQUARE FESTIVAL 15-17 JUNE Come celebrate the opening of the Aldgate Square with music, performances, food, games and theatre from around the East End and beyond. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/ aldgatesquarefestival

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