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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 277 http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Monday 27 February 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * What's on this week * Advert: Star Dot Help Computer Consulting: New Website * March 2006 issue of 'in SE1' * Local 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 * From the SE1 Blog ============================================================ [ 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. SECTION 106 AND THE COMMUNITY PROJECTS BANK Wednesday 1 March 7pm-9pm at Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=733 An event held in partnership with Emma Williamson from Willowbrook Centre to look at the unspent 106 monies for Bermondsey/Borough and Bankside, and the West Bermondsey community projects bank. Contact Adele at West Bermondsey Community Forum for more details. 020 7403 9683 [email protected] http://www.wbcf.org SOUTH BANK FORUM Thursday 2 March 7pm-9pm at the Franklin Wilkins Building, King's College, 150 Stamford Street Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=759 Quarterly meeting for Waterloo, South Bank and Blackfriars residents and workers, chaired by local MPs Simon Hughes and Kate Hoey. Agenda includes the Waterloo Development Framework published last month by the Mayor of London. Staff from the Mayor's office will present the proposals and listen to comments from the floor. Crime and safety: What are your priorities for the Police and the new Safer Neighbourhoods Team? Meet Alistair Sutherland, the new Superintendent at Kennington Police Station. Also get the latest on the sale of Church Commissioners' property in Waterloo, plus your chance to raise issues from the floor. CONCERT IN AID OF CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK Thursday 2 March 6.45pm-9pm at Sutton's Hospital, Charterhouse Square, EC1; �30 to include the concert, finger buffet, wine and silent auction; tickets from Rosemary Hill on 020 7357 7733 option 3 or email [email protected] Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1097 a programme of songs by Bach, Finzi, Purcell, Ravel, Schubert, Vaughan WIlliams. Performed by Bruce Saunders (baritone), David Pipe (piano) and Jenny Bullock (Viola da Gamba). http://www.charterhouse-in-southwark.org.uk MATT REILLY AT JOHN HARVARD LIBRARY Friday 3 March 6pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=743 Australian-born Matthew has had several top 10 bestsellers in the UK, including Contest, Temple and the massively popular Ice Station. He last year launched an eight part online live novel. http://www.getlondonreading.co.uk ARCHBISHOPS PARK: FOUNDER'S PLACE DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC MEETING Friday 3 March 7pm for 7.30pm at China Walk Tenants Hall, Lambeth Walk Map: Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=774 Meeting to consider responses to the revised planning application for the Founders Place development adjoining the park. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/46942 BERMONDSEY ABBEY EXCAVATIONS OPEN DAYS Saturday 4, Sunday 5 & Sunday 12 March 10.30am-3.30pm at Bermondsey Square Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1100 Members of the public are invited to attend open days at the IGLOO Bermondsey Square Regeneration Project to view the archaeological remains of Bermondsey Abbey which are being excavated by Pre-Construct Archaeology. The remains will be visible and archaeologists will be in attendance to describe their work. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/45557 BIKE MAGIC DAY AT SURREY QUAYS - BY SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS Saturday 4 March 11am-5pm outside Decathlon, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, SE16 Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1101 There's never been a better time to get on a bike. An all-day celebration of cycling for all: stunt riding demonstrations, DJ CK Flash and the BMX crew, three easy local rides for everyone, bike workovers, bike try-outs, training and advice by Southwark Cyclists and professionals partnered by Decathlon Sports Megastore. http://www.southwarkcyclists.org.uk OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN: TRAINING, ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT FAIR Saturday 4 March 12 noon to 5pm in the Community Gallery and Lecture Hall, London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1020 Essential information and advice on enterprise and employment; including opportunities in horticulture, creative industries and the voluntary sector. The event features a keynote speaker, one-to-one career advice and small business start-up workshops. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/WomensWeek/ LEN CROME MERMORIAL LECTURE: BRITAIN AND THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR Saturday 4 March 2.30pm at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1040 This year's lecture, sponsored by the International Brigade Memorial Trust, by Dr Enrique Moradiellos on "Albion's Perfidy: The British Government and the Spanish Civil War". http://www.international-brigades.org.uk PICTURE THIS: ARTISTS' TALK AT THE BARGEHOUSE Sunday 5 March 2.30pm at the Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=949 Artists from the exhibition talk about their work and tour the show. Open to everyone, no need to book. Picture This is a selling exhibition that aims to raise awareness and funds for the work of War Child. The exhibition is being organised with Cobalt Fine Art. You will be able to view and buy work by some of the biggest and most promising up and coming names on the art scene in one of London's most stunning and versatile spaces. Artists with work for sale include Sam Taylor-Wood, John Worthington, Damian Hirst, Rankin and Claire Burke. http://www.oxotower.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ Advert ] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | \ | | _____ __ \ \ / /__| |__ ___(_) |_ ___ | \| |/ _ \ \ /\ / / \ \ /\ / / _ \ '_ \/ __| | __/ _ \ | |\ | __/\ V V / \ V V / __/ |_) \__ \ | || __/ |_| \_|\___| \_/\_/ \_/\_/ \___|_.__/|___/_|\__\___| From basic websites to those with e-commerce integration Star Dot Help Computer Consulting Limited can help. 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If you can't wait for a paper copy, you can download your own copy right now by visiting http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ 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. You can also see that news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map.php * Livingstone suspended for City Hall Nazi comments Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2020 * 7/7 effect causes tourist numbers to plunge Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2017 * Riverside councillor dies; tributes to Stephen Flannery Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2016 ============================================================ [ Features from the London SE1 website ] Stories about SE1 people and places * Soccer success for Waterloo youngsters Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2022 * Thames covered by WiFi blanket Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2019 * Supporting older people in Southwark Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2018 ============================================================ [ Arts Reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Journey to the River Sea at the Unicorn Theatre Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2021 ============================================================ [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 - Tabard Tower blue box - Mayor's Disgrace - Kate Hoey and the Countryside Alliance - Crazy road repairs - Gardens - Recycling plastic: now not just bottles - Extension of C10 bus route To read and respond to these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ [ From the SE1 Blog ] The SE1 blog tracks mentions of local people and places in the papers and on the web. In the past week: - Supermarket v Borough Market - price test - The best burger in the world - in Lower Marsh? - Tower Bridge Road boxing gym - The Jam Factory online village - The Skylon on Google Earth - Geoffrey Chaucer school report published - Wright Brothers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/blog/ ============================================================ >> 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) 2006 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================