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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 321

About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk
Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Tuesday 2 January 2007                        ISSN 1750-0656

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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre
* Situations Vacant - new feature
* What's on this week
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum

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[ Local news & features 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
the news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map

 * Potters Fields: public meeting on Olympic alternative
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2511

* Trevor Phillips opens Guy's multi-faith prayer rooms
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2510
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* Thousands crowd riverside for New Year fireworks
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2509

* Locals recognised in New Year Honours
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2508

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[ Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre ]

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The South Bank Alexander Centre has three experienced
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Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you would
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020 7928 6378
[email protected]
http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk

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[ Situations Vacant - new feature ]

We've introduced a new service on the London SE1 website for
local businesses and organisations to advertise local job
vacancies. 

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/

Current job adverts:
* Mentor for Artist in Residence Project, Morley College
* Part Time Helper, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
* Researcher, South Bank and Bankside Cultural Quarter
* Receptionist, Jonathan Bailey Associates 
* Teachers and school support staff, Lambeth & Southwark

Details of these jobs at:
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/

Job ads are free for a limited time: If your local
organisation
has a job vacancy to promote, email
[email protected] today.

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[ 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 comprehensive what's on guide visit
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/ or pick up a copy of
our free monthly printed publication, 'in SE1'.

POTTERS FIELDS: A POSITIVE SOLUTION
Friday 5 January
7pm at Ahh... Tower Bridge Gallery, 10 St Katherine's Way E1
Meet the architect Kathryn Findlay and find out about The
Hill proposal for green space hill as a building, with
trees, flowers, grass and shrubs on the roof. Have your say
on alternatives to Berkeley Homes' development of eight
cylindrical towers.
Info: http://pottersfields.members.beeb.net/page12.html
Map: http://snipurl.com/16cgl


TWELFTH NIGHT ON BANKSIDE WITH THE LIONS PART
Saturday 6 January
12pm at Bankside Pier, Bankside; free
Twelfth Night is an annual seasonal celebration held in the
Bankside area. It is a celebration of the New Year, mixing
ancient seasonal customs with contemporary festivity. It is
free, accessible to all and happens whatever the weather.  
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1375


EXIT - LAST CHANCE TO SEE INSIDE UNION WORKS, NEW GLOBE WALK
Saturday 6 to Saturday 13 January
Daily 12 noon-7pm at Union Works,  New Globe Walk; free
SHEONE (James Choules) will hold his first solo show in
London at Union Works. The building will be demolished after
this exhibition.  There will be a late opening on Saturday
13 January until 10pm.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1436


EPIPHANY CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 7 January
6.30pm at St Andrew's Short Street
Epiphany Carol service at the end of the twelve days of
Christmas.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1462


BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Monday 8 January
7pm at Ellen Brown Bermondsey Play Centre, 145 Grange Road
Meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South
Bermondsey wards.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1036


COMMUNITY FILM CLUB: WE ARE THE LAMBETH BOYS
Monday 8 January
7pm refreshments from 6.30pm at Tate Modern,  Bankside; free
1959 black and white drama. 52 minutes.   Membership of the
Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and
working in Southwark. To become a member email
[email protected] or join on the night.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1100

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[ 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

 * Fireworks at 1:45am on Bermondsey St
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62980
* Electrical oddities
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62977
* Renting in Metro Central Heights
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62963
* I can't find Spiderman
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62948
* Cathedrals Community Ward Panel
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62937
* Lying In Hospital - For Sale
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62922
* The most-read local news stories of 2006
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62908
* St George the Martyr
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62905

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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