Whilst the bridge is closed take time to discover new or old favourites!
Putney Bridge is currently closed for essential repairs but Putney Town Centre is open for business and would welcome you to come and discover the beauty of Putney, the great range of retail shops, fine restaurants and pubs, relaxing cafes, excellent entertainment and of course the river bank.
Each day during the bridge closure works the Town Centre Manager will identify a gem of Putney which she recommends you visit.
Week 3 - Focus on the Embankment
Monday 28th Putney Sculpture trail
Putney Sculpture Trail encompasses nine sculptures by British sculptor Alan Thornhill which are permanently publicly sited along the south side of the River Thames either side of Putney Bridge. They are located between Leaders Gardens to the west and Prospect Quay/Riverside Quarter to the east - a distance of approximately one mile. The first sculpture, Load, was unveiled in 1989. The others were publicly launched on 14 September 2008.
The sculptor asks you to view the sculptures with an open and enquiring mind, without preconceptions of either form or meaning.
Tuesday 29th Crew room
Crewroom is a British performance brand with a sustainable ethos. They’ve been in business for 12 years and, with a proud heritage in the rowing world, they’ve used their knowledge and understanding of performance garments and the needs of endurance athletes to expand their retail range into the run and trail markets.
They are based in on the banks of the River Thames in Putney. They design and road test all their kit here in the UK, drawing upon a pool of British talent from the London College of Fashion to performance athletes, many of which have represented GB at international level.
They have developed their own fabric: the sustainable Vapour-X series which draws on Bamboo Charcoal Technology and incorporates recycled polyester. They’re proud to report that the fabric and garments have had rave reviews by runners and press alike and won a Gold Award in Men’s Running Magazine 2012 and a Silver Award in Women’s Magazine 2013.
They also run various exercise classes and runs from the studio on the Embankment.
http://www.crewroom.biz/
Wednesday 30th Putney Embankment Art & Design market
Set along the Thames Embankment at Putney Pier, Putney's NEW monthly ART and DESIGN Market on this Sunday 3rd August is capturing the imagination of local creatives and art buyers alike. Visitors to the market can leisurely browse along the avenue of stalls and buy original artworks direct from established and emerging artists from Putney, SW ...London and further afield.
Here you find an eclectic mix of painting | etching | screenprints | photography | hand thrown pottery | glass makers | bespoke jewellery makers | sculpture | wood carvers | home soft furnishing makers | toys and more....
Where: At Putney Pier along the Thames Embankment SW15
10am to 4pm
Entry is FREE
www.facebook.com/artonputneyembankment
Thursday 31st Dukes Head
A grand Victorian grade II listed building that has watched over the River Thames for nearly 150 years. A friendly Youngs pub which serves fantastic steaks, nice outdoor area and various rooms to hire to celebrate that special event.
www.dukesheadputney.com
Friday 1st August Star and Garter
Set over-looking the River Thames the Star & Garter has a fabulous selection of world beers, wines, cocktails and the ultimate gin list.
Large & small bookings are all welcome in the bar. Many people choose to celebrate birthdays, engagements and leaving parties, however many come along to simply celebrate the weekend! We have live music on Friday nights and our resident DJ on Saturdays is guaranteed to get you into the party spirit playing until 1am
http://thestarandgarter.com
Gems from week 1
Gens from week 2
July 30, 2014