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======================================================= [ SE1 Direct ] http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Issue 104 | 21 October 2002 It may still be Sunday, but here's your regular Monday email bulletin for the week ahead in SE1... ======================================================= >> IN THIS BULLETIN ======================================================= * What's on this week * SITUATIONS VACANT: Elephant Community Advocates * News, features and reviews from London-SE1.co.uk * PROMOTION: 2 for 1 LPO concert at the Festival Hall * Spread the word about SE1 Direct * SE1 news from around the Web * In the London SE1 Forum ======================================================= [ What's on this week ] Every week we highlight a selection of community and cultural events HALF TERM EVENTS FOR CHILDREN A selection of events for children and families, compiled by our colleagues at 'in SE1', the monthly printed what's on guide http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/328 LIVING WELL: SOUTH BANK CHRISTIAN STUDIES CENTRE Starts Tuesday 22 October 6.30pm-8pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �2.50 (6 lectures �12) A series of lectures by Anna Poulson, Christopher Roberts, and Brian Brock of King's College, London on 'Christian Approaches to the Stages of Life'. http://www.southbankchristian.org.uk CANCELLED: PEACE CONCERT AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Wednesday 23 October The concert in support of the Alexandria Process for Peace in the Holy Land listed on page 6 of the October issue of 'in SE1' has been cancelled. However, the presentation of the Coventry International Prize for Peace and Reconciliation to Rabbi Michael Melchior, Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel, Sheikh Tal El Sider, Former Minister of the Palestinian Authority and His Beatitude Michel Sabbah, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem will still be taking place at 7.30pm. http://www.dswark.org/cathedral BLACK HISTORY MONTH: PLAY - THE MEETING BY JEFF STETSON Thursday 24 October 7.30pm in The Chamber, City Hall, The Queen's Walk; free - booking essential (call 020 7983 4969) Gala performance in the City Hall chamber hosted by Mayor Ken Livingstone, produced in association with Nubian Nights Village Theatre. The play depicts a secret meeting between Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. The fictional hotel room clash, by American Jeff Stetson, was first performed in Britain in 1996. http://www.london.gov.uk/approot/mayor/bhm/2002/ SOUTHWARK INFORMATION CENTRE CLOSES THIS WEEK Friday 25 October A reminder that this week is the last chance to visit the Southwark Information Centre next to the Southwark Needle at London Bridge. The closing-down sale runs till Friday. If you missed our news story a couple of weeks ago: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/310 THREE BOLD WOMEN - MORE COLOUR THAN KANDINSKY Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November 12 noon-6pm at the Acute Angle Gallery, 68 Morley St What do you get if you put a Mancunian, a Londoner and an Icelander in a room? An eclectic mix of light, humour, talent and vibrant colour - or as they prefer to call their exhibition, Fusion. This unique show at the Acute Angle Gallery, which promises more colour than Kandinsky, brings together for the first time the diverse talents of three female artists, Olly James, Gudrun Haraldsdottir and Cate Withacy. AUTUMN FAIR AT ST GEORGE-THE-MARTYR, BOROUGH HIGH ST Saturday 26 October 11am at St George-the-Martyr, Borough High Street; 20p Tombola, stalls and refreshments to raise money for the urgent restoration of the historic building, known as the 'Little Dorrit church' http://www.stgeorgethemartyr.co.uk POETRY INTERNATIONAL 2002 - LIVE ON THE SOUTH BANK Saturday 26 October to Saturday 2 November Britain's biggest poetry festival is a biennial celebration, and this year unites 38 poets from five continents for eight days of poetry readings, workshops and events for families. The Poetry Lounge is a free installation in the RFH Ballroom inspired by the festival programme and featuring work from local children and families as well as poems by Poetry International poets. Also during Poetry International the Poetry Library (Level 5) exhibition space will be dedicated to a display highlighting the poets appearing at the festival, combined with an opportunity to browse and explore their published work in translation. http://www.rfh.org.uk TUDOR APOTHECARIES LECTURE WITH THE RENAISSANCE DANCERS Monday 28 October 7.30pm at Christ Church, 27 Blackfriars Road; �7.50 (booking essential - 020 8761 6565) Jo Castle talks about 'Tudor Apothecaries and the Exotic Plant Materials they Bought and Sold'. Followed by opportunity to examine samples and a demonstration of how to make pomander beads from spices and resins. Ticket includes refreshments. To learn more about the activities of the Renaissance Dancers read the feature that appeared in August on the London SE1 website: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/266 ------------------------------------------------------- Send us your news and events - [email protected] ======================================================= [ SITUATIONS VACANT: Elephant Community Advocates ] Elephant Angels is an exciting programme in the Elephant and Castle area, designed to assist residents to overcome barriers preventing their full participation in the social and economic life of society. The programme is delivered by Community Advocates, largely through outreach work in the community. We are currently seeking applications for Advocate and Trainee Advocate posts from people with a variety of backgrounds and skills who can provide a wide range of support services to vulnerable members of the local communities. For full details of these posts, please see http://www.elephantangels.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------- Get your advert in this space - [email protected] ======================================================= [ News, features and reviews from London-SE1.co.uk ] Our team of contributors adds news, features and reviews throughout the week at http://London-SE1.co.uk - here's some of the highlights from the past 7 days NEWS: DOORMAN SHOT AT THE MINISTRY OF SOUND The Flying Squad is investigating a shooting outside the Ministry of Sound club at the Elephant and Castle in the early hours of Saturday morning. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/329 NEWS: "OLD SOUTHWARK" COUNCIL TO HAVE FIVE KEY POWERS Five key powers could be devolved to the "Old Southwark" community council covering most of SE1 from next April if recommendations by the borough's Overview and Scrutiny Committee are agreed. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/327 NEWS: TOOLEY STREET DISTRUPTION TO CONTINUE The public should expect further disruption in Tooley Street before things improve. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/326 NEWS: CITY HALL'S 'LIVING ROOM' OPEN TO CHARITIES BUT STILL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Ken Livingstone hads announced details of the first charity fundraising event to be held in London�s Living Room at City Hall (for which he's waived the �5000 fee), but there's still no indication of when the public can visit this important space. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/324 NEWS: 'TATE TOWER' REJECTED Plans to build a 20-storey block of flats in Hopton Street next to Tate Modern has been rejected by Southwark Council. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/323 NEWS: SE1 GIRL IS HEAD CHORISTER Six south London girls have been named as the first Head Choristers and 'Corner Girls' of Southwark Cathedral Girls' Choir. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/322 FEATURE: LEARN ABOUT SHAKESPEARE'S SECRETS While working on the recreation of Shakespeare's Globe, Sam Wanamaker and Theo Crosby worked off the motto "The key to the future lies in the past." http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/325 FEATURE: BANKSIDE'S ROSE THEATRE RECREATED IN THE USA In the United States, Shakespeare and Company of Massachusetts is currently in the process of building the first modern replica of Bankside's Rose Theatre. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/321 ------------------------------------------------------- News throughout the week at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk ======================================================= [ PROMOTION: 2 for 1 LPO concert at the Festival Hall ] A fabulous opportunity to see the 21st century premiere of an opera that's been lost for nearly 200 years. One of the world's top orchestras, a renowned conductor and a line up of world class operatic stars come together for a concert performance of Meyerbeer's Margerita D'Anjou. And why not bring a friend for free with the lastminute.com two for one deal on the top four prices? Saturday 2 November @ 7pm How much is it? �16.50, �13.00, �9.50 or �7.50 for two people For details of this and other great half price entertainment deals, check out http://www.se1direct.co.uk/lastminute/?id=214 ======================================================= [ Spread the word about SE1 Direct ] Enjoyed this issue of SE1 Direct? Know a friend or colleague who'd appreciate our weekly updates? Why not forward this message to them now? Let them know that they can sign up free at http://www.SE1direct.co.uk ======================================================= [ SE1 news from around the Web ] Every week we trawl the web for news stories and features on SE1 people, places and organisations Charge your mobile phone at Waterloo station (Register) http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=216 Wayne Hemingway: Coin Street's Iroko housing (Guardian) http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=218 Joan Bakewell: death of MOMI was exaggerated (Guardian) http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=219 Enterprise House sold to Workspace Group (Ananova) http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=220 ------------------------------------------------------- Seen an interesting SE1-related article? Let us know by emailing [email protected] and we'll include it ======================================================= [ In the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ - Auberge - Tesco in the Old Kent Road - Tabard Street/Long Lane archaeology - Bringing up children in SE1 vs. suburbia - Dry cleaners in Boro High Street/Bermondsey St - Jazz at the Leather Exchange - Connex fares hike? - DJs wanted for Rotherhithe Youth Hostel http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ------------------------------------------------------- Got an opinion you would like to share with the rest of SE1? Visit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ======================================================= >> CONTACT DETAILS ======================================================= Contributions for the next SE1 Direct email bulletin to James Hatts at [email protected] please. 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