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Save Southbank, Save Our Souls

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Written by Andrea Kurland at 18:12 on January 23rd, 2008
Save Southbank, Save Our Souls

The end is nigh. Mass consumerism and an ever-increasing obsession with eating a shitload of anything, anywhere at anytime has finally taken its toll. Not on our souls, or bodies for that matter - but on our culture.

The heart of skateboarding (in the UK, anyway) is massively under threat. Southbank, London's most notable skate spot, has been slowly diminishing in size for years, giving way to a growing band of restaurants and shops. Its skateable features have been at the heart of the skateboard community for over three decades. But history, it seems, is simply no match for man's insatiable need to consume.

Lucky thing then that some people still abide by that ancient ideal of giving half a fuck. Thanks to this online petition (which you are all hereby obliged to sign, by the way), there is still hope.

A film documenting the impending threat, aptly titled 'Save Southbank', will premiere at the Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place on February 7 at 7.45pm. Entry is free. You just have to get your ass down to Slam City Skates in Covent Garden to pick up a ticket, and the whole awareness-raising film experience is yours for the taking.

Sign the petition and help save the spot. That way you can legitimate the t-shirt you're about to buy.

Buy stuff, save stuff. It's a win-win situation.

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