A roundup of some local news, and pointers in the direction of a couple of freebies doing the rounds of SW1, sorry a free flat to rent isn’t one of them, but:
Tickets to see Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea FC
If you are you aged between 12 to 19 enter Westminster City Council‘s prize draw to win two tickets to the Chelsea vs. Blackpool Premier League match on Sunday 19th September. I don’t know why our Council Tax is buying Chelsea tickets, but don’t you miss out,
Email the following details to
- Your name
- Your date of birth
- Your mobile number
- Please specify if you would like to receive activity updates in the future
Get your Bike Security Marked Free
Warwick Ward Safer Neighbourhood Team would like to invite you to a FREE SECURITY BIKE MARKING event on
SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2010 at 2pm until 6pm.
This event will be held outside the PIMLICO ACADEMY on LUPUS STREET SW1.
Please attend if you can and bring your bikes with you.
Mayor of London’s Skyride
London Skyride
This Sunday 5th September you will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a day exploring London on two wheels. There will be a wide variety of entertainment to enjoy, from music and fancy dress to sporting challenges and cycling tips and advice from Olympic star Sir Chris Hoy.
This year, the route will be taking in some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Londoners will get the opportunity to experience the heart of the capital with a circular route that will take in the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Parliament Square, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
Sky Riders can join the route at any point and ride as many times as you like – it’s up to you – just get on your bike and have a great day!
Mayor of London’s Thames Festival
Thames Festival
For the weekend of Saturday 10th, and Sunday 11th September the Thames will be host to an enormous selection of free activities and entertainment.
The festival stretches right along the Thames through London, and the events in Zone 1 (the Pimlico section) from Westminster bridge comprise:
Festival Freedom Stage
All Eyes on Korea
New European Village
BBC Blast on Tour at the Thames Festival
Photography Masterclasses
Cadbury Spots v Stripes
Southbank Centre – Live African Music
Free Thames Festival screening at BFI Southbank
Festival Market
‘Hanging Gardens of Pimlico’
Image via Wikipedia
Congratulations to the Lillington and Longmoore estate in Pimlico, the only council estate to be awarded a Green Flag as one of the best green spaces in the country.
The Lillington and Longmoore estate comprises 943 flats split between 18 blocks which overlook the central gardens. It is the only social housing estate in the country to have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award putting it in the same as class as rival horticultural neighbours such as Regent’s Park, Hyde Park and St James’ Park, all of which also recieved the award this year. Congratulations to the Lillington and Longmoore gardening team and their employers CityWest Homes.
A new dance class starting at the Pimlico Academy every Monday night. learn to partner dance the easy way!
No need for a partner, any experience or any rhythm! This class is for brand new beginners and seasoned dancers alike.
Every Monday starting at 7:30pm, just turn up and we do the rest. Enjoy a beginners class, and then practise with our resident DJ playing dance, pop, Latin, RnB, a the finest floorfillers.
Come alone or with friends…just find Tim Sant and quote “Pimlico People” for a free taster class…you’ll be dancing in 45 minutes flat.
See you at the party!