If you're out of work and looking for your next opportunity, staying positive and keeping the right mindset can make all the difference. We hear from employers at our Connect to Work jobs fair as they share their top advice for job seekers. It's our mission to get more residents into sustainable careers to help make Southwark more affordable. Learn about opportunities in local growing sectors: orlo.uk/EZ9Et #SouthwarkWorks #JobSeeking #StayPositive

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Join in the fun at the Pride Speech Karaoke event with Marijke De Roover on Saturday 11 July. The event at Arcade, 64 Hatcham Road, London SE15, is an open afternoon and evening of queer voices, texts, and shared expression. There will be two sessions - one for under 18s from 3pm to 5pm and and 18 only from pm to 9pm. Admission is free but booking is advised. For the under 18s event visit orlo.uk/c61PM For the over 18s event visit orlo.uk/CFOhG This event is funded by the council's Pride Fund 2026.

Car clubs are back in Southwark! HiyaCar, Enterprise and Co-wheels have all signed deals to supply rental vehicles in the borough with immediate effect 🚗 Find out more about car sharing options in Southwark and how to hire a vehicle 👇 orlo.uk/dcE2y

See when the next Repairs Action Day will be coming to your estate: orlo.uk/TfgRD

Today is Repairs Action Day for the Tabard Estate! Find us at the Tabard Community Hall (Hankey Hall) until 3pm. ✅ Come and chat with us about all things repairs ✅ Let us know if have anything that needs repaired - we'll have a team who may be able to help there and then! ✅ Talk to Resident Services Officers about any issues on your estate For full list of future sessions, see orlo.uk/a0VRR

If you're pregnant or have young children, you could be entitled to help with the cost of healthy food. Eligible families may be able to claim: 🥕 Rose Vouchers for fruit and veg 🥛 Healthy Start payments for milk, fruit, veg, pulses and infant formula If you're on a low income, receive Universal Credit or Healthy Start, or have NRPF, you may qualify. Find out more: orlo.uk/ThxQM

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Beyond the Game — a striking photography exhibition by Catalina Rivera 📸 The exhibition captures the impact of Burgess Sports in the Aylesbury community, celebrating local creativity, resilience and strength. It features photographs from the project, which are also included in the published book. It highlights the important role grassroots organisations play in supporting young people through sport, learning, creativity and mentoring. Since 2020, Catalina Rivera has worked closely with Burgess Sports, and in 2024 began the Beyond the Game project. The resulting publication celebrates the resilience, solidarity and optimism of the community while challenging negative stereotypes often associated with the area. Copies of Beyond the Game are available to borrow at Southwark Libraries. 👉 Drop in during opening hours and discover the story for yourself: 📍 Una Marson Library, SE17 2GN 📅 On now until 4 July

✨ Try a bike for just £10 a month! Hire a pedal bike for six months – includes the bike, accessories, insurance, delivery and collection. ❤️ Love it? You can buy it at a reduced price later! 👉 Get the offer here: orlo.uk/qVmyH

If you or someone you know is aged 16–24 and not in education, employment or training, why not apply for the paid My Life SC1ence work experience programme? You'll explore careers in health and life sciences, visit workplaces, meet professionals, create film content and gain valuable experience. 💷 Participants are paid London Living Wage. Find out more and apply via We Rise: orlo.uk/4Dk3r It's part of our mission to connect residents with good jobs and opportunities, helping to make our borough fairer and more affordable. #Southwark #JobSeeking #YouthOpportunities

We're celebrating Armed Forces Day today (Saturday 27 June). Armed Forces Day is a national event where we have a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. As well as remembering those who have been killed or injured in previous conflicts, the day also celebrates those still serving, their families, veterans and cadets, and everyone in uniform who protect and service our communities like firefighters and police. At Southwark Council we will be flying the Armed Forces Day flag from our offices in Tooley Street all weekend following a short flag-raising ceremony on Friday with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Executive Members and representatives from local armed forces. If you would like to find out more about Armed Forces Day you can visit the website at orlo.uk/Lv94n

Last weekend we held our annual Freedom of the Borough and Civic Awards ceremonies at Southwark Cathedral to honour some of the borough's community champions. 📜 The Southwark Civic Awards are the most prestigious Southwark Council can make, recognising and celebrating the exceptional contributions of a small number of dedicated citizens. This year’s awards included the Installation of the Honorary Borough Recorder, Freedom of the Borough for Millwall Football Club and Community Trust, Guy's Hospital and the London Fire Brigade, and the Liberty of the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey for the Kirby Estate. The awards were hosted by the new Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Claire Sheppard. You can see the full list on our website at orlo.uk/Obour

We teamed up with local partners and employers to host a jobs fair last week via Southwark Works' Connect to Work service. It's our mission to help more residents access career and training opportunities, to make our borough more affordable. A range of organisations shared some of the roles and programmes they currently have on offer. If you're looking for work or training opportunities, find out more about what's available in local growing sectors: orlo.uk/KYhnA #JobSeekers #TrainingAndEmployment #SustainableCareers

London Fire Brigade are currently dealing with a fire in Rye Lane, Peckham. Residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut due to smoke hazards. Traffic is also impacted in the area. Full details and live updates are available here: orlo.uk/dC7gA

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*Cool spaces in Southwark update* As the red heat-health alert has been extended until 11pm on Friday evening, a reminder that there are cool spaces across London where you can go to cool down from the heat. The Cool Spaces map (link below) highlights places with air conditioning, shaded areas, and drinking fountains. Our libraries are cool spaces, but please be aware that Camberwell, Canada Water, Nunhead and Una Marson Libraries are currently closed - we will advise when they reopen. Three of our leisure centres - Camberwell, Canada Water, and The Castle - are also cool spaces. Anyone can spend time in the reception/front of house areas of these centres for free.

We’re planning improvements to the playgrounds at Faraday Gardens and Newington Gardens – and we want to work with you to get it right. The projects will include: • Resurfacing and refurbishing the play areas • Installing at least one piece of inclusive play equipment • Making the playgrounds more accessible and welcoming for everyone Your ideas and experiences matter – help us create spaces everyone can enjoy. Find out more and fill in the survey: Faraday Gardens Playground Improvements: orlo.uk/5io2j Newington Gardens Playground Improvements: orlo.uk/BxFe5

Due to the excessive heat, Camberwell and Una Marson will close from 2pm today until Friday morning. Sorry for any inconvenience