The Space plays host to an introduction to this summer's Canary Wharf Film Festival with an evening of film.

This special event is taking place on the evening of Thursday May 29th from 7.30pm to 9pm, the following films will be screened:

Animation

The Boy With No Name -  Adam Smith - A darkly comic tale of the loneliness and exclusion of a troubled soul, lost and trapped in a world to which he feels he does not belong.

Complex - Yutaka Akita - This grey, impersonal apartment complex transforms to reveal a personal life and diary in a feast of awe-inspiring visuals.

London After The Rain, Ben Marzys, A fascinating vision of the Docklands area and its inhabitants in a post-apocalyptic London.

Documentary

Cheat Neutral - Beth Stratford - Cheat Neutral founders, Alex and Christian, have caused a worldwide media storm with this unique concept. From the high street to the House of Parliament, the infidelity offset company cheatneutral.com sparks an important and timely debate about the inadequacies of carbon offsetting.

Me Without the Mutt - Krystle Thomson - A quirky exploration of the social aspect of dogs and their relationship and role within their owner's lives.

Black or White? - Debbie Howard - A list of either/or questions asked to a cross-section of society with fascinating results. Will they conform to stereotypes or surprise us with their answers?

Drama

Mad on Her - Dean Loxton - A poignant story following kerry, a native out-of-towner, as she 'desperately seeks Madonna' on the streets of London.

Knock, Knock... - Chris Grimes - A film about addiction. About an addict with a difference and a dealer with a twist.

The Cleaner - Noel Kearns - Stefan, an emigrant night-cleaner at a London hospital, is called upon to translate for a critically injured man rushed into A&E. But Stefan recogniseds him as a brutal warlord from his homeland. Now he faces the choice of helping save the man's life or taking the ultimate revenge.

Find out more about events at The Space.

How to get there

The Space is located on the Isle of Dogs. The closest tube station is located at Mudchute.

If travelling by bus the D3, D8 and D7 all serve the Isle of Dogs.

Women's rugby: when it's free and muddy is there any excuse not to try it?

The first central London women's rugby team Venus XV has been going on its own for a while, and joined Millwall around its 10th birthday. About time for a women's team, they thought! Professional coaches are on hand to assist player of all levels, so beginners are very much welcome.  Venus manager Sally Probett is happy to answer your questions on 07740 340 444.

Womens only rugby is on Thursday evenings and there's also training sessions with men on Mondays. Youth and men's teams also train.

The main Millwall Venus training takes place on Thursdays from 7.30pm til 9pm on the rugby field called Lower Paddock on Mudchute Farm on the Isle of Dogs. Name like Mudchute Farm you'd be crazy not to try!

For more information including contact, click here.

How to get there

Buses that go into the Isle of Dogs include D3, D8 and D7. The nearest DLR station is Mudchute.