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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 340 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 14 May 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * What's on this week * Situations vacant - 2 local jobs this week * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Noticeboard: Business networking survey * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ============================================================ [ 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 * Southwark Council plans move to Tooley Street offices Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2700 * Livingstone renews Potters Fields car park row Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2701 * Tony Benn and 7/7 survivor open hospitals' history show Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2706 * Surge in criminal damage at London Road tube depot Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2705 * Great Suffolk Street developers double their money in year Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2708 * Police seek man who filmed up woman's skirt at station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2707 * Fair trade organisations make their mark on the South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2704 * GMTV's Fiona Phillips opens children's eye clinic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2703 * Southwark teenagers exhibit art in West End gallery Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2699 * PricewaterhouseCoopers to move to More London Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2698 * Wave-and-pay credit cards to be launched in SE1 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2697 * Former Waterloo resident Isabella Blow dies at 48 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2696 ============================================================ [ 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. "Through the Alexander Technique I was able to rehabilitate my running after 25 years of being unable to run through injuries, to the extent that I was able to set ten world records for veterans." Paul Collins, Alexander teacher and veteran marathon record holder 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ Advertise here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ 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 MONTHLY MEETING Monday 14 May 6.30pm at Practical Law Company, 19 Hatfields Come and share your views and ideas for gardening clubs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2318 HUE & CRY: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB AT TATE MODERN Monday 14 May 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern; free 1946, 82 mins. Black and white Ealing comedy with Alastair Sim, Harry Fowler and Joan Dowling. Filmed around central London; including the river around Southwark Bridge and Cannon Street bridge as well as Tower Bridge and the Pool of London. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2178 CLIMATE CHANGE WALK: TOWER BRIDGE TO WATERLOO Tuesday 15 May 6pm at Most Cafe Bar, Horace Jones Vault, Tower Bridge; free What might climate change look like in London and what can we do about it? Walk through urban environment of the south bank and see examples of people tackling climate change in London today. Approx 2 hours. For information & booking please contact Christine Binnie on 020 7820 3166 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2207 ASSOCIATION OF WATERLOO GROUPS MEETING Tuesday 15 May 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Group representatives and individuals welcome. Topics include: war memorial plaque at Young Vic; bullying in schools; updates on Lower Marsh cobbles, hospital bus services, Leake Street cleaning. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2230 COFFEE MORNING WITH WEST BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY FORUM Wednesday 16 May 11am-1pm at Charterhouse-in-Southwark, 40 Tabard Street Come and discuss local issues including the proposed closure of Borough Post Office in Borough High Street. There will be a talk about the community orchard and a question and answer session from 12 noon onwards. Free home made fruit smoothies, coffee, tea and cakes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2335 LET'S MAKE A STORY! FREE OPEN DAY FOR PARENTS Wednesday 16 May 10am-2pm at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, Webber Street; free For parents with primary-age children. Free drop-in workshops for parents/carers with children under five and parents/carers of primary aged children. A fantastic range of activities including mask making, story telling, making andusing puppets, a computer workshop, song and rhymes and information about courses for adults. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2330 FACADES - NEW COMEDY AT THE NETWORK THEATRE Wednesday 16 to Saturday 19 May 7.30pm at Network Theatre, 246a Lower Road (Waterloo Stn) A serious comedy by Keith Wait performed by Network Theatre. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2016 POTTERS FIELDS PARK - A GRAND OPENING Thursday 17 to Saturday 19 May Thu 6pm-10.30pm; Fri 12 noon-2pm & 6pm-10.30pm; Sat 1pm-5pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free Three days of free open-air music, performance and art to celebrate the reopening of Potters Fields Park. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2052 OPEN DAY & BRIC-A-BRAC SALE AT ST GEORGE-THE-MARTYR CHURCH Saturday 19 May 11am-2pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free An opportunity for members of the local community to see inside the recently reopened church. Bric-a-brac will be on sale in aid of the restoration fund. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2332 GOTHEBORG ARRIVAL CELEBRATIONS - HMS BELFAST FIRES GUNS Saturday 19 May 1.30pm-3pm at More London Riverside, Tooley Street; free Swedish ship Gotheborg - a full-scale replica of an 18th Century East India merchantman - sails through Tower Bridge. HMS Belfast will fire guns to greet ship. Free festivities on More London Riverside. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2209 FREE ADULT LEARNERS' TASTER DAY AT MORLEY COLLEGE Sunday 20 May Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; free Try a free taster course in Computing, Languages, Basic Skills, Visual and Performing Arts. (All courses are free apart from the Beauty Therapy session which carries a �3.50 charge for materials). For information call Layla on 020 7450 1929. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2176 ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. * Porter, London Centre of Contemporary Music * Accounts Assistant - Part Time, Reilly People Ltd Details of this job - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Vernon God Little at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2702 ============================================================ [ 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 * Rats! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70870 * Football in Potters Fields - abuse? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70840 * Missen family http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70828 * Ray's Ristorante pizzeria - Lower Marsh http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70816 * Con man in Shad Thames http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70787 * Elephant Tesco Metro http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70781 * Moving to Alscot Road, help?? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70768 * Elephant & Castle Theatre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70766 * Southwark's Tooley Street move http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70704 * Taking Babies Swimming http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70660 * Architect for very Small Job http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70591 * Blue Fin Building - what shops are coming? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70578 * Lewes House, Druid Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70562 * Tennis Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70516 * Easing the impact of the E&C Development Framework http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70499 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ [ Noticeboard ] BUSINESS NETWORKING IN LAMBETH, SOUTHWARK & WANDSWORTH Do you want to make new business contacts? Yes? Then join our new FREE business to business network by completing this very short survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=337943736296 today and put 12th June, 6-8pm in your diary for the first networking event. The business to business network is funded by the London Development Agency and supported by Wandsworth Council, for more details contact Abigail Tripp, Abs Communications, [email protected] 0779 247 1115. ============================================================ [ Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ] http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Urban Housekeeper * Wedding photographer * Office Space Required to purchase * Personal Training in SE1 http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> 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 ============================================================