b'| CULT URE | A\x1fNORDIC\x1f\x1fExperienceRotherhithe twinkles again this winter with its own special Scandinavian Christmas marketS treet food, local markets and social scenes have popped up all over south London for years and the best ones always arise in grassroot areas with a deep sense of community.Up along the Thames from the Southbank is an experience that is quite unique. A long-established community of Scandinavians made Rotherhithe their home centuries ago and their traditional celebrations throughoutThe nearest stations are Bermondsey and Canada Water the year attract more than just Finnish and Norwegianand theres even a Thames Clipper service nearby.visitors. This Christmas there will be a Scandinavian MarketAs the scandimarket.co.uk says, Come and experience the along Albion Street near Rotherhithe station and, if theNordic atmospherereading between the lines no doubt weather is right, its likely to make for a very atmospherictherell be plenty of traditional costumes, hotdogs and beer weekend at the end of November. too.Home to both the Finnish and Norwegian churches Albion Street has a cute parade of shops and eateries toovery much in the tradition of old London, making it a verySJMANNSKIRKEN - THE NORWEGIAN di\x1f erent day out to Bankside and its market crowds. CHURCH ABROADIf you are missing the snow-capped pistes or fancy an1 St.Olavs Squareearly \x1e avour of Santas Lapland then pop these dates intoAlbion Street, Rotherhithe, SE16 7JByour diary: t: 020 7740 3900Friday 22 November 12noon-7pm e: london@church.noSaturday 23 November 10am-6pm w: church.no/londoneventsSunday 24 November 10am-5pm20THE RIVER MAGAZINE|Autumn 2019'