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Reel thing

Rebecca Halverson goes behind the scenes of Kenningtonâ€™s Cinema Museum and discovers a struggle for survival

Storm in a teacup

The late Edward Bramah, a world authority on tea and coffee, published a number of books on the subject. Read an extract from The Bramah Tea and Coffee Walk, a guided tour of Londonâ€™s tea and coffee history. Introduced by Victoria Purcell

Watch it!

The National Theatre presents Watch This Space 2008, their annual summer celebration of art, music, and theatre with more events than you can shake a stick at. Reach has picked out the best of the best

Swimming with sharks

Fear and fashion in French Polynesia. Amy Laughinghouse dips a toe in the water

Horticulture vultures

For one weekend in June over 170 private gardens across London open their gates in a celebration of the capitalâ€™s green spaces. Pack up your picnic and take a peak, says Kelly Luders

Richard Lopez

Co-owner of Blue Door Gallery Richard Lopez tells Cathy Levy of his love for art and dance, and why London Bridge is the ideal location

A womanâ€™s world

Local entrepreneur Anita Curry has thrown down the gauntlet to the old boyâ€™s network by launching a website to bring high-flying women together. Victoria Purcell gets connected

Fight club

From bare knuckle to white collar, Southwark features prominently in boxing history. Victoria Purcell steps into the ring

Tales from the crypt

New attraction The London Bridge Experience promises to send a shiver down your spine. Karl Webster heads deep into the catacombs to discover the truth behind tales of spooky goings on

Lights, camera, roxy

Cutting-edge digital screenings, food and fine wine are all rolled into one at Roxy Bar and Screen in Borough. So switch the sticky carpets and stale popcorn of anonymous cinema chains for cosy ambience, says Karl Webster.

Passage to India

Kate Dineen may work in a studio in the Elephant, but her craft extends back through generations of stonemasons and artisans of Rajasthan. Nancy Alsop relates her colourful tale

Cyprus delights

Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and wellbeing, manifests herself in the copious quantities of good food and drink on offer throughout Cyprus. Spend you summer on an island that combines 10,000 years of history with luxurious spas, sports and scenery, says Victoria Purcell

Festival fever

Summer brings celebrations a plenty. We've rounded up the area's best festivals and carnivals that are not to be missed!

Attack of conscience

Last year it was Jarvis Cocker, this year itâ€™s Massive Attack â€“ the Southbank Centreâ€™s annual Meltdown is gearing up to rock the riverside once again. Thomas Luscombe checks out the line-up

Roger Faulks

Part-owner of Magdalen in London Bridge, Roger Faulks gives Cathy Levy some home truths on life as a successful restaurateur

Global ambition

Tony Kirwood takes a look at the new season of Shakespearean delights and theatrical goings on at the Globe

Big ideas

Fulhamâ€™s Jane McMorland Hunter shares tips for maximising the resources of a tiny garden

This and that

City kitty or beach bum? A holiday in multicultural Malaysia lets you be both, discovers Shannon Denny

Charity begins at home

Sonal Shah of Kenningtonâ€™s Capital Community Foundation visits two local organisations benefitting from social investment.

Howzat

You donâ€™t have to be a world-class cricketer to enjoy success at the Brit Oval â€“ local pupils are achieving triumphs there too, discovers Shannon Denny

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