Our London Bridge
What does a BID (Business Improvement District) do? This collaboration with the award-winning poet and spoken word artist LionHeart tells a story of Team London Bridge's work in our community.
With thanks to all the partners and individuals who have been instrumental in helping Team London Bridge make our area a great place to work, live and visit since 2006.
Our London Bridge
by LionHeart
Far from a flash in the pan,
this cauldron of culture and care
is an ambulance
saving memories yet to be made,
the grass is greener here, you can smell it
in the air, on the walls, clearly community
is the bridge that makes this place inseparable.
We’re an area of friendly faces, eco friendly
places and a vibrancy
aligned with giving camera snappers the right
lighting conditions,
a backdrop for a magic vision.
Our London Bridge is protected, because it’s
cared for,
better connected, determined not to lose sight of what truly matters to us,
to the people we work with, their knowledge
it's purpose,
turning a stranger’s smile into philanthropy, because that’s all it takes
A border open for all, hoping for more, to be explored,
A diverse festival
full of people, businesses and artistic influences
Come witness this, our London Bridge is a stage,
Break-dancing, body popping and interlocking activities
that frees the kiddies within the over fifties, under fifties,
turning opportunities into universities
we observe how we
can learn from each creative, curative and innovative initiative
to celebrate this bridge between us,
constructed by us, for us, with us in mind.
This is our London Bridge, built together,
boldly forward thinking, with a history
hooked on outdoing itself each
and every single day,
playing to thrive and aspire,
Look, put it this way...
If the winning is for the taking,
I know who I’d want on my team…
Our London Bridge is in the making,
And this area of ours, is a date in the future
we are all
looking forward to.
LionHeart is a TEDx Speaker, BBC Radio London Presenter, Award Winning Poet and International SpokenWord Performer. Find out more.
Find out more about Team London Bridge services and projects featured in this film here.