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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 324 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 22 January 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * Reader offer: Half-price late-night classical music event * What's on this week * Situations Vacant - 7 jobs this week * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ============================================================ [ 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 * Tate Modern chimney lightbox damaged in storm Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2529 * General Lying-In Hospital to be sold by NHS Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2525 * Charterhouse-in-Southwark announces youth focus Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2524 * Ancient and modern churches open for Christian unity walk Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2533 * Severe weather: London Bridge station and Millennium Bridge shut Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2528 * Bermondsey students give advice to the Home Office Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2532 * Missing mother and baby found Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2527 * More Tour de France details announced Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2523 ============================================================ [ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ Reader offer: Half-price late-night classical music event] The Night Shift | Classical Music: Minus the rules Thursday 25 January, from 9pm, Queen Elizabeth Hall Grab a drink, sit back, and relax with an hour of late night masterpieces at The Night Shift. London's ground-breaking classical night returns, giving you the chance to hear superb music from Schumann and Mendelssohn in a relaxed informal environment. TV personality Alistair Appleton presents and Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at the 10pm concert. Before and after the concert enjoy live jazz in the foyer (from 9pm and afterwards until 12am). PLUS: 10% off at the bar for all ticket holders. Listen to soundclips and view pics at http://www.oae.co.uk/thenightshift HALF PRICE TICKET OFFER: TICKETS FOR �5 Box Office: 0871 663 2597 (booking fee applies) Ask for the 'SE1 Offer' ============================================================ [ 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'. RENAISSANCE: THE REVITALISATION OF THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE ** Extended till Wednesday 24 January *** Mon/Tue 11am-4pm; Wed 2pm-8pm outside London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle This major exhibition showcasing the �1.5 billion regeneration of Elephant and Castle has been EXTENDED till Wednesday by popular demand. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1562 FLIXATION Tuesday 23 January 8pm at Miller of Mansfield, 96 Snowsfields A special birthday night of no-budget underground cinema, Film Brut, amateur video art, performance and music. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1625 HEALTH DAY AT ST ANDREW'S COMMUNITY AND WORSHIP CENTRE Wednesday 24 January 10.30am-3.30pm at St Andrew's Short Street (off The Cut) London Ambulance Service and your Primary Care Trust will be on hand to give advice on: * Healthy eating, * Stopping smoking, * Alcohol and drug abuse, * Health checks, and many other health issues Light lunch served. Organised by Borough & Bankside Community Development Network Forum. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1588 MEDITATION FOR PEACE Wednesday 24 January 6.30pm at St Andrew's Short Street Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. A response to the critical situation in the world and our community. Experience of meditation not essential. Open to everyone, faith or no faith. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1539 IMAGINING THE FUTURE OF THE WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE Saturday 27 January 10am-5pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road; free The Waterloo Action Centre wishes to explore how it can, in partnership with community residents and other community based organisations, enhance its services and programmes to meet the current and future needs of the richly diverse Lambeth community. Do you have good ideas that would help build a strong future of the Centre? If you wish to take part, email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1581 PERCUSSION DAY AT LONDON CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Saturday 27 January 12pm-6pm at London Centre of Contemporary Music, 50-52 Union Street Percussion day with world class Giovanni Hildalgo, Luis Conte, Eguie Castrillo and a special Flamenco demonstration with Albert Villa and featuring flamenco dancer Monica Cano. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1594 MATT MULLICAN UNDER HYPNOSIS: UBS OPENINGS: SATURDAY LIVE Saturday 27 January 10pm-11.30pm in the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern, Bankside; free (booking recommended) American artist Matt Mullican will give a performance while in a state of hypnosis. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1593 GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 28 January 2.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Find out about the Victorian roots of Red Cross Garden and its founder Octavia Hill by joining a free guided tour. For more information and other dates of guided tours please call 020 7403 3393 or e-mail [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1610 ============================================================ [ 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: * Visitor Services Assistants, BFI Southbank * PA to Director of Commercial & Management Services, Coin Street Community Builders * Receptionist, Southwark Cathedral * Teachers and school support staff, Southwark and Lambeth * Nursery Officers, St. Patrick's Day Nursery * Newly Qualified Teachers wanted, London Borough of Lambeth * South Bank Security Coordinator, S Bank Employers Group Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ 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 * Borough High Street Sainsbury http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63784 * Hotel planning application - City Link Court http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63760 * Tate Modern Chimney http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63751 * Burger King / Shell premises Walworth Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63746 * Eccles Place, SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63708 * Elephant & Castle roundabout http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63678 * New Lebanese restuarant - Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63642 * South Bank (Jubilee) flagpole at half mast http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63625 * Magdalen restaurant on Tooley Street - sounds good! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63584 * Miami Health Club (Gym) on Old Kent Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63583 * Hide Bar, Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63556 * Great Suffolk Street - Galliard Homes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63538 * Short Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63532 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================