There's lots packed into this week's edition, so make sure
you keep reading for full details - including a great
discount at the Menier Chocolate Factory restaurant and �10
tickets to The Enchanted Pig at the Young Vic.

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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 323

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Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Monday 15 January 2007                        ISSN 1750-0656

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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre
* 25% discount at the Menier Chocolate Factory Restaurant
* See the Enchanted Pig at the Young Vic for just �10
* What's on this week
* Situations Vacant - 7 jobs 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
 
* Shard consortium insists scheme is on track
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2522

* Lib Dems set to oust McCarthy as Borough & Bankside chair
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2518

* Guy's and St Thomas' boss quits NHS for BT
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2517

* Large crowd for river blessing ceremony
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2521

* Pottery kiln found in Great Suffolk Street
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2520

* Kennington Road shops welcome free parking bays
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2519

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[ Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre ]

Thinking of change?
Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique.

Using the Alexander Technique you can become...
- alert
- balanced
- relaxed
- focused
- effective
- confident.

"The Alexander Technique will benefit anyone whether they
are an elite athlete or whether they just wish to live life
without the aches and pains that many people suffer and
accept as part of life."
Greg Chappell Australian test cricketer (1970 - 1984)

The South Bank Alexander Centre has three experienced
Alexander Technique teachers, including Glynn MacDonald -
Master of Movement at Shakespeare's Globe.
Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you would
like to find out more, we offer free 20-minute introductory
sessions.

South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1
020 7928 6378
[email protected]
http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk

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[ 25% discount at the Menier Chocolate Factory Restaurant ]

To celebrate the New Year and our new a la carte menu we
would like to offer a 25% discount off the food bill to SE1
readers. The offer is available between Tuesday and Sunday
for Lunch (12pm-3pm) and Tuesday to Saturday for Dinner
(from 8.15pm only). You must make a booking to qualify for
the discount. Please quote 'SE1 Offer'. 
Valid until 31 January 2007.
More details at http://www.menierchocolatefactory.com

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[ See The Enchanted Pig at the Young Vic for just �10 ]

GET THE BEST AVAILABLE SEATS FOR �10 (NORMALLY �24.50)!

'Is it opera? Is it a musical? Who cares? Musical theatre as
successful as this is living proof that whatever their age,
a darn good story keeps children and adults, well,
spellbound. What more could you ask of a musical fairy
tale?' Variety

Flora is a princess with a problem. While her sisters are
destined to marry handsome princes, her husband-to-be is a
genuine pig. He is, of course, an enchanted prince but only
a magical journey and Flora's love can break the spell...

Now in its final weeks, The Enchanted Pig must end on 27
January. If you've not booked yet, there's never been a
better time...

To book, call the box office on 020 7922 2923 and quote
'Enchanted Pig SE1 Offer'. Sign in or register with
Promo-code 215 to book online.

Terms and Conditions: This offer is available on Tues 23,
Thu 25, Fri 26 & Sat 27 January at 7.30pm. Offers subject to
availability. Offer ends 27 January 2007.

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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'.

FRIENDS OF HATFIELDS GREEN
Monday 15 January
6.30pm at Practical Law Company, 19 Hatfields
Friends of Hatfields Green invite you to a meeting to
discuss: - Gardening clubs & local involvement in the site.
- the design and tender process. - fundraising so far.
Everyone welcome.  If this time is inconvenient for you, but
you'd like to be  involved  please email:
[email protected]
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1442


FAULTLINES  - NEW PLAY AT THE UNION THEATRE - �7 THIS WEEK
Tuesday 16 January to Saturday 10 February
Tue-Sat 7.30pm at Union Theatre, 204 Union Street
Special price preview Tickets (16-18 Jan) �7; to book call
020 7261 9876
By James Pearson. A gripping new play, Faultlines exposes
the knife-edge relationships that exist in a small Northern
town when a 14 year-old girl disappears and people look for
someone to blame...
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1502


YORK ROAD TOWERS - WATERLOO ROAD HOTELS - JUBILEE GARDENS
WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 17 January
7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road
Regular public meeting of the group that monitors proposed
developments in Waterloo.   
* Redevelopment of Elizabeth House" Bill Edgerley of P&O and
Graham Morrison of Allies & Morrison on the latest designs
for the 'three sisters' in York Road. Planning application
expected soon.  
* Redevelopment of Partnership House: Nick Brindley of
Hepher Dixon presents proposals for two new hotels on the
site of this church office building on Waterloo Road  
* Transforming Jubilee Gardens: Don Weighton (Friends of
Jubilee  Gardens) on progress on this project which is
currently held up by lack of funds.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1386


Q&A WITH EDWARD HALL AND PROPELLER - FREE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS
Thursday 18 January
5.30pm at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut - free to Lambeth &
Southwark residents - phone box office and quote 'Community
Offer'
Join Edward Hall and members of the all-male company,
Propeller, for a Q&A about their two productions currently
showing at The Old Vic - Twelfth Night and The Taming of the
Shrew.   The event will take place in the auditorium and
last about 45 minutes.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1574


RENAISSANCE: THE REVITALISATION OF THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE
Friday 19 to Saturday 20 January
11am-4pm outside the LCC at London College of Communication,
Elephant & Castle
A major exhibition showcasing the �1.5 billion regeneration
of Elephant and Castle.  The exhibition will highlight the
extensive work Southwark Council has undertaken over the
last four years on the eve of selecting a commercial
development partner that will fund the massive
infrastructural changes planned over the next eight years.  
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1562


PRAYER WALK - WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
Saturday 20 January
10.30am-4pm; starts at Haddon Hall Baptist Church, Tower
Bridge Road
Walk for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts at Haddon
Hall Church and visits nine SE1 churches before ending in St
George's RC Cathedral at 4pm.  Bring a picnic lunch to be
eaten indoors. Hot drinks provided.   An ecumenical event
organised by Southwark Cathedral and other churches.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1563

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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:
* Architect/Lighting Designer, Scott Lighting
* Receptionist, Jonathan Bailey Associates 
* Receptionist, Southwark Cathedral
* Teachers and school support staff, Southwark and Lambeth
* Nursery Officers, St. Patrick's Day Nursery
* Newly Qualified Teachers, London Borough of Lambeth
* South Bank Security Coordinator, Sth Bank Employers Group

Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/

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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

* Suchard - Tooley Street
* The Ring
* Hara the Circle Bar - What happened?
* Are there any Lebanese restaurants in SE1?
* Good study spots in SE1
* London Bridge Gym?
* Little Shop of Horrors at the Menier
* New Tourist Attraction - London Bridge?
* Stoney Street Cafe - yum
* Library Street
* Elephant and Castle on MySpace
* The Blue
* We Are The Lambeth Boys (1958)
* London City Hotel
* Vietnamese food at The William

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

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