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Plan Zheroes has been running surplus food collections at Borough Market since 2014. They help ensure that any of the incredible food that cannot be sold but is still perfectly good to eat reaches good causes, rather than going into landfill. Join this small team of volunteers to work with Plan Zheroes to collect surplus items from traders at Borough Market, help weigh and log everything that is collected, and ensure it is ready for local charities and community groups to pick up from the Plan Zheroes collection point. As there are limited spaces, this volunteering event is only available to people who work for one of Better Bankside's members, and we are capping spaces at one per member.
[post_title] => 23 June - Volunteering: Food Waste Heroes with Plan Zheroes [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 23-june-volunteering-food-waste-heroes-with-plan-zheroes [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-05-19 16:07:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-05-19 15:07:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7172 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7183 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2026-05-19 15:44:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-05-19 14:44:10 [post_content] => Working in pairs, volunteers will conduct short interviews to help young people participating in Bankside Futures this summer gain valuable experience by answering questions about themselves and their achievements. In addition to a briefing at the start of the activity, you will receive an interview guide to help you prepare and conduct interviews, including a set of interview questions and feedback forms. At the end of the activity, your feedback will be collected and discussed with the Bankside Futures team so that recommendations can be shared with the young people to help them prepare for real-life interviews. One or two "remote volunteers" are needed who can host online interviews, given how commonplace these are now. The Bankside Futures team will set up the online interview, so you will just need to log on from your device, whether you are in the office or working remotely. You don't need to be an HR professional to sign up for this activity, as it's a great way to develop your skills and confidence as an interviewer. Participation in this event is limited to individuals who work in Bankside. [post_title] => 14 July - Bankside Futures: Mock Interviews [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 14-july-bankside-futures-mock-interviews [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-05-19 15:44:10 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-05-19 14:44:10 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7183 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7181 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2026-05-19 15:34:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-05-19 14:34:31 [post_content] => This fast-paced volunteer activity is an opportunity to help local young people practise their networking skills and build their confidence to talk to new people. Networking is a vital part of everyone’s career, but many of us still find it daunting. So this event is also a chance to practise your own networking skills and get to know volunteers from other Bankside businesses. Ahead of the event, the Bankside Futures team will share an overview of the types of questions to expect from the young people, focusing on your current role and career pathway, along with tips for handling difficult or personal questions. There will also be a full briefing at the start of the event before the young people arrive. It's a great opportunity for anyone who wants to build their confidence to network, making it an ideal volunteering opportunity for people in the early stages of their own career journeys. Participation in this event is limited to individuals who work in Bankside. [post_title] => 8 July - Bankside Futures: Speed-networking [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 8-july-bankside-futures-speed-networking [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-05-19 15:34:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-05-19 14:34:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7181 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7110 [post_author] => 14 [post_date] => 2026-04-30 10:42:17 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-04-30 09:42:17 [post_content] =>
This Mental Health Awareness Week, join us for this hands on workshop. Build your own miniature green world and discover how plants can boost wellbeing. In this workshop, you’ll create a beautiful terrarium to take home. This session will focus on forest plants. Terrariums are miniature ecosystems contained inside a glass vessel, perfect for brightening up any room or workspace.
All materials are provided. No experience needed just come along and enjoy a soothing creative session with nature. The session will be run by Bankside Open Spaces Trust, a local charity that champions green spaces in Bankside, enhancing the health and wellbeing of our urban community. It will be held at their Ecohouse (Google maps links)
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Join Katie Wignall, Blue Badge Tourist Guide and Founder of Look Up London on a walk revealing the exciting, inspiring and courageous women of Bankside.

The walk will explore the stories of woman who lived and worked in Bankside, from social pioneers like Octavia Hill, to famous writers like Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley as well as shedding light on lesser known women like unsung heroines Alice Ayres and Janet Johnson.

Wander the backstreets and beautiful hidden gardens of Bankside as you discover the street names, plaques and hidden details that reveal these incredible women.

  [post_title] => 9 June - Inspirational Women of Bankside tour with Look Up London [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => inspirational-women-of-bankside-tour-with-look-up-london [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-04-09 16:36:59 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-04-09 15:36:59 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7049 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7035 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-04-08 10:03:15 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-04-08 09:03:15 [post_content] => Bankside Connects: Does hybrid working work for your business? (And how can Better Bankside help?) Wednesday 15 April | 5.30–7.30pm | Flex @ Tide, 135 Park Street, SE1 9EA Flexible working has permanently reshaped how we work, but is it good for everyone? Join Bankside leaders and aspiring leaders, plus panellists from local businesses Prager Metis, The Glad Pub, and Powwow Events, for an honest conversation about the impact of hybrid working and ideas to make it work for all. Over drinks and light bites: Bankside Connects aims to spark conversation between senior leaders who share the same neighbourhood but rarely get the chance to meet or collaborate. This event will focus on one of the most pressing issues currently facing businesses in Bankside. [post_title] => 15 April - Bankside Connects: Does hybrid working work? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 15-april-bankside-connects-does-hybrid-working-work [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-04-14 16:25:26 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-04-14 15:25:26 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7035 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7031 [post_author] => 33 [post_date] => 2026-04-07 10:39:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-04-07 09:39:18 [post_content] => We are offering free on‑site recycling check‑ins to help businesses strengthen their recycling setup and make day to day choices easier. Working with Recorra, our trusted recycling partner, these short floor walks give you friendly, practical insight into how recycling is working across your space and where small changes can have a positive impact. After you book a slot, a Recorra specialist will get in touch to confirm details and will visit your site on the day. They will offer clear, tailored suggestions you can put in place straight away to support your team and improve recycling habits. Spaces are limited – book a time that suits you and take steps towards streamlined recycling practices. [post_title] => 27-30 April- Free recycling check ins [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => 27-30-april-free-recycling-check-ins [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-04-07 10:43:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-04-07 09:43:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://betterbankside.co.uk/?post_type=event&p=7031 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => event [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7011 [post_author] => 9 [post_date] => 2026-03-26 11:31:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2026-03-26 11:31:51 [post_content] => We need Bankside businesses to help deliver Bankside Futures, a career discovery programme for young people aged 16 – 18 who study or live in Southwark. Come along to this breakfast briefing to learn more about the crucial role that volunteers play and the range of ways you and your organisation can get involved - from offering sector insights to running skills workshops or supporting mock interviews and networking sessions.
At the event, you’ll hear from Sculpt UK, our delivery partner, about the different volunteering opportunities available and the support available to make getting involved easy and enjoyable for everyone.  Whether you’re new to Bankside Futures or have taken part before, all are welcome. There will also be time to network with fellow Bankside businesses over tea, coffee and pastries. About Bankside Futures Bankside Futures is a two‑week programme running 6–17 July 2026. It gives local young people the chance to explore different career pathways and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.  Find out more about Bankside Futures here. To find out more or discuss volunteering opportunities, contact Rachel Nicholson.
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Volunteers will prepare, serve and clear up - and you'll also sit down to enjoy lunch with Crusoe Club members before joining them for a fun afternoon quiz. Day Outline As places are limited for this event, there is a cap of 2 people per business. This also means the group will be made up of a mix of Bankside businesses, making it a great way to get to know your neighbours while making a positive impact locally. Interested in arranging a Kitchen Takeover day for your team? Contact Rachel Nicholson for an introduction to the Positive Ageing team at Blackfriars Settlement.
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Come along for a free bronze-level bike service to kick-start Spring!
As more people take to cycling around London, it’s important to make sure your bike is in top condition. Join us for a free drop-in Dr Bike on Wednesday 1st April at our Arch23 community space. Sign up now to register your interest. Each session includes a basic bike check covering:
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