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Womxn In Business Lunch with Female Starup Club

Join Doone Roisin, founder and host (and hype girl) of the Female Summer Music Series Startup Club podcast at The Greenhouse, Republic on June 29 at 12pm. For details of this FREE event or to register scan the code below a celebration of acceptance and warming hearts

finding Republic

Republic 2 Clove Crescent Blackwall, London, E14 2BE 020 7712 0000 republic.london

Just one of the performers taking part in the

Summer Music Series at Republic, Sherika was born and raised in South London and writes and produces her own music including latest EP

Patience And Fears

She's opened for the likes of Seal and her original song We Don't Need A Reason featured in Spike Lee's Netflix series She's Gotta Have It

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Thursdays, 4.45pm AUG 4 - Kapan Music AUG 18 - Sherika Sherard FREE TO ATTEND no booking needed

Performances at Republic take place lakeside, so why not grab an ice cream from Gelato A Casa, a drink from Black Rock, a pizza from Salento or a coffee from Gentleman Baristas – all on site – and settle in for some smooth sounds?

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legal matters

by Vashti Prescott

Vashti says there are certain circumstances where motorists can claim for damages without needing legal advice

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that occurred on or after May 31 last year and have suffered minor whiplash or soft tissue injuries, you are able to bring a claim for damages yourself, without legal help and assistance – and therefore costs.

You will need to make the claim on the Government’s portal at officialinjuryclaim.org.uk where you will also find guidance and instructions to assist you with your claim via its step-by-step process. However, the Official Injury Claim portal can only be used where: l You are a driver or passenger inside a motor vehicle. l You have suffered a minor injury, the value of which will not exceed £5,000 or you have suffered a minor injury and the value of your injury and other losses – the cost of repairs, loss of earnings or travel expenses, for example – do not exceed £10,000 in total. l You are over 18. l The other driver (who is at fault for the accident) is in a vehicle with a UK registration plate and you have all their details. This includes their name address, telephone number and insurance details.

In all other cases you cannot bring a claim yourself and you should seek legal advice and assistance.

So, if you are a motorcyclist, a cyclist, or a pedestrian, a child, someone involved in an accident with a foreign driver or someone who has suffered a more serious injury (a broken leg or ankle, for instance) you should not use the portal.

Vashti Prescott is registered as a senior litigator with the Association Of Personal Injury Lawyers, Pan European Organisation For Personal Injury Lawyers and an accredited member of the Law Society Personal Injury Lawyers. She can be reached via the details below.

“If you have been involved in a road traffic accident you can, in certain circumstances, bring a claim yourself Vashti Prescott, Kidd Rapinet

Vashti Prescott is a personal injury lawyer at Kidd Rapinet Solicitors, based at Harbour Exchange on the Isle Of Dogs. She’s available on 020 7265 5486

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about even more. These events are a real team effort and we couldn’t be able to do them without the work of so many people across Canary Wharf Group’s teams.

“The estate is now busy and buzzy and with the arrival of the Elizabeth Line, there’s the potential for even more people to visit.

“That’s an opportunity for us, in terms of events, because there are people who will come in from other areas who may not have done in the past. For Festival14 it will be really interesting to see what numbers we get in comparison to things like Winter Lights in past years.”

The full programme for Festival14 – a name inspired by Canary Wharf’s postcode, E14 – is still being finalised, with all updates expected online by July.

Pippa said: “In contrast to previous years with our Tuesday night music concerts, we’ve booked some bigger acts. It’s a packed programme and, especially at the weekends, people will be able to listen from noon right through until 9pm or 10pm at night.

“Grandmaster Flash is our opening headliner and we think he will appeal to the audience that’s already here – a bit of nostalgia after a day in the office and a bit of a party.

“I’m really excited about having House Gospel Choir – they’re a group I’ve admired for a long time and we’ve been waiting for the right event to book them.

“They’re pretty local too, as is Hackney Colliery Band. We’re also really pleased to be able to host Sona on the Sunday, during her UK tour.

“The outdoor comedy at Westferry Circus also features some big names, so that’s ticketed because we have limited space and we’re expecting it to be very popular.

“We’ll be having open air theatre at that venue too with the return of The Handlebards who are fantastic and 440 Theatre who do Shakespeare plays in 40 minutes.”

There will also be a series of theatre performances at Crossrail Place Roof Garden – ticketed but free due to the capacity of the venue.

“Whenever we do anything we try to include the local community and local businesses and organisations around the estate,” said Lucie. “We’re very fortunate to work where we are but we’re aware there are areas around us that need supporting.

“The Space has been operating up in the Roof Garden for years now and they were an obvious choice for us as a partner for part Days of events across Canary Wharf as Festival14 takes over the estate4

Above, The Handlebards will return to perform at Westferry Circus

theatre

places to play l July 21 - 440 Theatre, Hamlet 1pm, free, Westferry Circus Roundabout l July 22 - The Canary Cabaret 7.30pm, free, Crossrail Place Roof Garden l July 23 - Mischief And Mayhem 5pm, free, Crossrail Place Roof Garden l July 24 - The Handlebards Romeo & Juliet 1pm, free, Westferry Circus Roundabout

Book at canarywharf.com for Crossrail shows

Vibes for all: Festival14 features music, comedy, theatre, dance and family activities

of Festival14 because they know that venue, we know what they do and they’ve put together a whole programme for us there.”

A range of kids activities will take place on the Saturday and Sunday, including dance music party Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave at Westferry Circus and puppetry in the form of Bus King Theatre: Marvelo’s Circus at Montgomery Square.

“We’re really hoping, especially for families, that they will come and spend the whole day with us – do a workshop, have lunch and listen to some music,” said Lucie.

“We’ve really tried to cover a lot of areas and there will be one or two unexpected events too, such as a van that serves up takeaway poetry. We’re not finished yet.” Go to canarywharf.com for more information

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