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======================================================= Enjoy this newsletter? Why not forward it to a friend? ======================================================= [ SE1 Direct ] http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Issue 249 | Monday 15 August 2005 ======================================================= >> IN THIS BULLETIN ======================================================= * What's on this week * Advert: Secure Parking Space: Bermondsey Street * Local news from the London SE1 website * Reader offer: Blueprint Caf�'s Summer Grill �10 * Local business news from the London SE1 website * Features from the London SE1 website * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ======================================================= [ What's on this week ] Each week we select a few highlights from the community and cultural events taking place over the next seven days. For a more comprehensive what's on guide check out 'in SE1' - our monthly printed publication - see http://www.inSE1.co.uk for details. SUMMER CYCLE PROJECT Until Friday 2 September 2pm-4pm daily at five sites around Southwark. Drop-in, get your bike fixed, learn about bike maintenance and security. Trainers from Cycle Training UK. For further information contact Michelle on: 020 7525 1615 or email [email protected] FOOTBALL FUN IN SE1 - FOR 7-16 YEAR OLDS Until Friday 2 September 10.30am-3.30pm daily at five sites around Southwark. Come along, play a game, improve your technique. Visit Millwall Astroturf, make new friends. Trainers from Millwall Community Scheme. For further information contact Michelle on: 020 7525 1615 or email [email protected] CAN YOU REMEMBER THE BUILDING OF WATERLOO BRIDGE? Tuesday 16 August 2pm-2.30pm at the Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=726 Waterloo History Group meeting. Introduced by Zita Cox who is researching the wartime rebuilding of the bridge by women. Postponed from last month. MORE MUSIC AT THE SCOOP Tuesday 16 August to Friday 9 September Lunchtimes from 12.30pm and Evenings from 6pm at the Scoop, next to City Hall on The Queen's Walk Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=747 More London presents the third annual free More Music festival, an eclectic month-long mix of jazz, soul, funk, Latin, pop, reggae, blues, R&B and classical concerts at the Scoop. Acts include world-class names such as The James Taylor Quartet, Hamish Stuart and Jim Mullen alongside up and coming musicians from EMI's Music Sound Foundation and artists. http://www.thescoop.org.uk WOULD YOU DRINK WATER STRAIGHT FROM THE THAMES? Thursday 18 to Saturday 20 August Thu 2pm-7pm; Fri & Sat 9am-7pm at the Observation Point near Gabriel's Wharf on the South Bank; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1050 The makers of Smirnoff are unveiling a unique and spectacular purification installation inspired by their own purification process to turn the Thames into the purest drinking water. The amazing state-of-the-art water purification installation will take water direct from the Thames, subject it to a rigorous purification process there and then, and filter it 10 times through polish charcoal for an ultimate, pure finish. � You are invited, for the first time ever, to take up the challenge of sampling Pure Thames � filtered by Smirnoff. FULL MOON BIKE RIDE WITH SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS Friday 19 August Meet 7pm Southwark Needle, London Bridge Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1017 Full moon ride east through Greenwich towards Erith and back along the river. Bring lights, spare inner tube, puncture kit, food, drink, etc. Call Sue 07977 463638 before the departure date.� http://www.southwarkcyclists.org.uk SATURDAY FAMILY GARDENING AT THE DIVERSITY GARDEN Saturday 20 August 10am-2pm at the Diversity Garden on Library Street and King James Street, off Borough Road; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=980 Drop in, bring a picnic and help with... watering and weeding, digging and harvesting, plant seeds to avoid the 'hungry gap,' taste some summer fruits, pond Dipping, go on a mini-beast safari and join in with environmental arts and crafts activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Further info: Leah 020 7261 1009 or [email protected] CAPITAL AGE FESTIVAL AT THE COIN STREET FESTIVAL Sunday 21 August 2pm-6pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=734 Don't be left out!� While younger friends and family members revel at an ever growing number of summer music festivals, London's older generation can enjoy their own event. Across three stages are song and dance performances by the Jiving Lindy Hoppers, tap-dance legend Will Gaines (now in his 70s), Sound of 17 Big Band and jump jive orchestra Dr Teeth, as well as festival favourite Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band. The line up provides plenty of opportunity for dancing and singalongs! http://www.coinstreetfestival.org ======================================================= Running an event? http://SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ======================================================= [ Advert: Secure Parking Space: Bermondsey Street ] Remote Control Gated Parking Space 24 hour access 5 minute walk approx. to London Bridge Very Secure �130 per month Avaliable Now. Call Luke 07973962623 or [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------- Get your ad here http://se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ======================================================= [ Local news from the London SE1 website ] Remember you don't have to wait till SE1 Direct drops into your mailbox to get a local news fix. The London SE1 website offers the latest news throughout the week. FORMER INTERNEES RELIVE 1945 CELEBRATIONS ON BOARD HMS BELFAST To mark the sixtieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War HMS Belfast hosted a reunion of ex-civilian internees of the Japanese who were last welcomed onboard on 28th September 1945. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1695 ELEPHANT AND CASTLE SEX ATTACKER SENTENCED A man who pleaded guilty to the attempted rape of an unknown woman in an Elephant and Castle subway has been sentenced to treatment at a hospital under the Mental Health Act. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1694 BRING ROUTEMASTERS TO BANKSIDE SAY LIB DEMS Lib Dem members of the London Assembly have called on Transport for London to reconsider its planned tourist Routemaster bus routes to incorporate Bankside's attractions. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1693 SOUTHWARK CHOOSES PARTNERS FOR ELEPHANT HOUSING Southwark Council has chosen two housing association consortia to build and manage the first 1000 homes of the Elephant regeneration, marking the start of the first phase of the ten-year programme. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1692 SE1 TOPS MOVIE LOCATIONS LEAGUE Five of the top 20 London locations used by filmmakers in the past year are in SE1, according to a new list published by Film London. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1691 ROD HALL'S KILLER JAILED FOR LIFE Usman Durrani has been convicted at the Old Bailey of murdering literary agent Rod Hall at his Prioress Street flat. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1689 SOUTHWARK COUNCIL APPOINTS A HEAD OF CULTURE Southwark Council has created a new post to be called Head of Culture. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1685 SOUTH BANK CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF FESTIVAL RIVERSIDE Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has described the Royal Festival Hall refurbishment as "a wonderful new addition to London". http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1684 BRITAIN'S HIGHEST FLATS PROPOSED FOR SOUTHWARK RIVERSIDE A 70-storey tower block is planned for Blackfriars Road. At 738 feet it will have the highest flats in Britain. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1681 JUDE KELLY TO BE SOUTH BANK ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Jude Kelly is to be the new artistic director of the South Bank Centre with responsibility for the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the Hayward Gallery. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1680 MAYOR SWITCHES ON NEW SOUTH BANK LIGHTS Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has switched on new lighting on the South Bank. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1679 ======================================================= [ Reader offer: Blueprint Caf�'s Summer Grill �10 ] We've teamed up with the Blueprint Caf� to offer SE1 Direct readers the Summer Grill menu for just �10 including a glass of Australian wine. Blueprint Caf�'s Terrace Grill is now serving freshly cooked barbequed food matched with a glass of Australian wine for just �10. Menus change daily offering seasonal, carefully sourced ingredients expect to choose between whole grilled salmon, hot peppered marinated chicken, skewers and steak. During the summer, wines from all regions of Australia will be featured including those from Primo Estate, Devil's Lair, Shaw and Smith and Coldstream Hills. Blueprint Caf� has spectacular views of the London skyline from Tower Bridge, the Tower of London and the Swiss Re building in the West, sweeping across and along the Thames to Canary Wharf in the East. Its light, simple and clean interior provide an ideal backdrop to enjoy Jeremy Lee's acclaimed European cooking. Opening Times: Lunch: Mon-Sun 12noon-3pm Dinner Mon-Sat 6pm-11pm Terms and conditions: This offer is subject to availability and weather permitting. The wines included in the offer are specially selected from Primo Estate, Devil's Lair, Shaw & Smith & Coldstream Hills and are not open to substitution. Offer ends 12th September 2005. Blueprint Caf� Design Museum Shad Thames London SE1 2YD Tel: 020 7378 7031 Fax: 020 7357 8810 http://www.conran.com ======================================================= [ Local business news from the London SE1 website ] News for and about local businesses from the London SE1 website: DTI MOVES TO WIND UP SOUTHWARK STREET BUSINESSES The trade secretary has presented petitions in the High Court to wind up Southwark Street-based London Citylink Limited and London Citylink Secretaries Limited in the public interest. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1690 MINERVA SELLS SAMPSON HOUSE AND LUDGATE HOUSE Minerva has sold its Bankside property portfolio in a GBP 228 million deal. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1688 ======================================================= [ Features from the London SE1 website ] WALKING THE ELEPHANT A collection of walking guides to the Elephant and Castle has been launched by the team leading the regeneration of the area. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1687 SEEKING YOUR 'POSTCARDS FROM SOUTHWARK' Southwark Council is inviting locals to send in their 'postcards from Southwark' as part of a borough-wide photography competition with over GBP 700 of cash prizes to be won. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1686 ======================================================= [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DRINK AT THE MUG HOUSE The Mug House under London Bridge is always worth as visit but on Monday and Wednesday evenings one's attention will be drawn to an exuberant actress in costume welcoming you to A Midsummer Night's Drink. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1683 ALIEN ADVENTURE AT THE IMAX War of the Worlds, move over! IMAX is bringing a new Alien Adventure to screen! http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1682 ======================================================= [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ - Cinemas and groceries - Woolpack Pub - Smelly Bermondsey Street - Waitrose coming to SE1 (nearly!) - Violent activities at Mint Street Park - Potters Field History - Elite Decoration and Construction - London Bridge Tower - Tooley Street Red Route - Gantry on Borough High Street (opp.Sainsburys) - Old Blackfriars Station in SE1 - Clear: A transparent novel by Nicola Barker - Building work near Bermondsey Kitchen - New cameras on Tooley Street? - Question about Pages Walk / Mandela Way - Mint Street Park ambient "raving" - Beer Festival - Little London Court - Mill Street� - Kate (tally)Hoey * Please note that you need to register separately for the London SE1 Forum - your login details for this email newsletter (shown below) will NOT work on the forum. * To read and respond to all these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ======================================================= >> CONTACT DETAILS ======================================================= Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2005 Bankside Press ======================================================= >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======================================================= - WANT TO UNSUBSCRIBE? - CHANGING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? 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