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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 358 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 17 September 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 * 3 local job vacancies * Reader offer: Are you passionate about the theatre? * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Do you want to be part of the Bankside Frost Fair 2007? * 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 * The Mayor's Thames Festival: pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2917 * Bermondsey Street Festival: pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2915 * Another shooting in Old Kent Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2916 * Maritime Rites musical performance at Millennium Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2912 * Cllr Denise Capstick quits over drink-driving conviction Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2911 * Beetham to cut Blackfriars tower height again Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2908 * Cross River Tram: consultation results published Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2907 * London Bridge closed northbound due to burst water main Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2913 * Steve Hollingshead's Event exhibition at the Spitz Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2910 * New breast cancer research unit at Guy's Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2909 * Tory mayoral hopefuls at Albert Embankment hustings Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2906 ============================================================ [ Advert ] Alexander Technique at the South Bank Alexander Centre Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique. Using the Alexander Technique you can become... - alert - balanced - relaxed - focused - effective - confident. "I love the Alexander Technique. It has corrected my posture, improved my health and changed my life." - Alec McCowen CBE, actor The South Bank Alexander Centre has three experienced Alexander Technique teachers. 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 ============================================================ [ 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'. FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HEALTH & SAFETY SEMINAR Tuesday 18 September 10am-12.45pm at Elan & Co, off Bermondsey Street; free Elan & Co in association with Peninsula Business Services invite local business owners to this free seminar. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3119 THE FARMING TO FOOD SHOW IN POTTERS FIELDS PARK Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 September 10am-6.30pm in Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free A unique opportunity to experience first-hand how food is grown and produced. The show aims to give visitors memorable hands-on experiences and valuable insight in to the amazing history of how the farming sector has responded over the years to the challenge of feeding a growing population. It will also look to the future challenges that lie ahead and suggest that we may need to look to our history for ideas. This show will provide a great educational experience for children and adults alike. NB: Although plans to bring cows and sheep to Potters Fields have been cancelled due to movement restrictions relating to Food & Mouth Disease, the show will apparently still be going ahead. Keep checking the website for the latest. Info & map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/3016 BANKSIDE BIKEFEST IN SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL'S CHURCHYARD Thursday 20 September 12 noon-2pm in South Churchyard, Southwark Cathedral; free Do you work in Bankside? Do you ride a bike to work, or want to...? Trained mechanics will give your bike a free basic service, with basic spares provided free of charge. Try out four different state-of-the-art folding bicycles. Ideal for those who want a bike that's more compact and easier to handle on trains and tubes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3128 PUTNEY AFTER-WORKER CYCLE RIDE (part of BANKSIDE BIKEFEST) Thursday 20 September 6.30pm outside the Market Porter, Stoney Street; free Ride along the south bank to Putney, half-way stop, then return along the north bank. Southwark Cyclists invites Bankside employees to join their 2-hour local evening bike rides. These rides are perfect for getting to know cycle routes around the area as well as raising your cycling confidence. They are suitable for novice cyclists too. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3132 HOW TO TRACE YOUR WATERLOO HOUSE HISTORY @ WATERLOO LIBRARY Thursday 20 September 7.15pm-8.45pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free Have you ever wondered if your home has a history, who lived there before you, or how old it is? This introductory session will equip you to set about researching the history of your home or any other local property. Len Reilly will talk about the development of the local area and this will be followed with an introduction to the sources available at Lambeth Archives and advice on research. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2980 LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL YARD SALE IN SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 September 10am-5.30pm at Pacific Playhouse, 62 Southwark Bridge Road 20 designers sell one-off and limited edition 2D and 3D work with many pieces accompanied by the designers' special project process/sketch book. Come down for a cucumber sandwich, a home-made cake and the chance to pick up a unique work from London designers, some at yard sale prices. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3044 ELEFEST - FREE ELEPHANT & CASTLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 September See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/series/46/elefest for a full listing. Here is the first weekend lineup: ELEFEST: THE GROOVY MOVIE PICTURE HOUSE - SOLAR CINEMA Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 September 12 noon-7pm at Elephant Road Park, Elephant Road SE17; free The world's first solar powered cinema comes to the E&C. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2995 ELEFEST: THE WIZARD OF OZ - FREE OUTDOOR SCREENING Saturday 22 September 7.30pm at Iliffe Yard SE17; free Outdoor screening of Victor Fleming's 1939 classic. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2997 ELEFEST: THE LONDON NOBODY KNOWS - FREE OUTDOOR SCREENING Sunday 23 September 7.30pm at Iliffe Yard SE17; free Outdoor screening of Norman Cohen's 1967 exploration of hidden London. James Mason narrates as he explores the more unfashionable and less well-known sections of London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2998 LONDON BRIDGE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FOR HOVIS LONDON FREEWHEEL Sunday 23 September See http://www.londonfreewheel.com ============================================================ [ 3 local job vacancies ] * Bar staff, Utobeer * Managing Director, Bankside Open Spaces Trust * Administrators, Coin Street Community Builders Details of these jobs at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Why not advertise your job vacancy here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/add-a-job ============================================================ [ Reader offer: Are you passionate about the theatre? ] Pssst! Are you passionate about the theatre? Wish you could see more new shows? The Audience Club is a brand new idea for London, based in Southwark and launching soon. Go to this link to join up for six months' free membership and read all about it: http://www.theaudienceclub.com/specialregistration The Audience Club is a concept regularly used on New York's Broadway to promote shows. Now Londoners can get in on the act too with a membership that gives you access to Drama, Comedy, Musicals, Dance, Opera, Concerts and New Works, at venues all over London. Through the booking fee members will also be donating to The Theatrical Guild, a charity that supports front and back of house staff working in the theatre - http://www.ttg.org.uk For more information contact: [email protected] We look forward to introducing you to new venues and exciting shows. Sign up now! http://www.theaudienceclub.com/specialregistration ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * The Member of the Wedding at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2914 ============================================================ [ 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 * St Mary's Churchyard, Newington Butts http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76801 * Early Fri AM shoot-out at Tescos? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76794 * Garden Waste collection http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76784 * Leathermarket Gardens http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76778 * Anyone know a good secondhand furniture shop? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76673 * Down bros ltd. surgical instruments makers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76807 * EV delicatessen wine - a horror! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76661 * Steam train at Waterloo this morning http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76658 * LSBU gym and sports facilities http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76648 * 37 degrees - membership fees http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76615 * Heathrow flightpaths http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76591 * Spanish notary http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76590 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ [ Do you want to be part of the Bankside Frost Fair 2007? ] The Bankside Frost Fair team is giving performers, musicians, artists or community groups living, working or studying in Southwark the opportunity to take part in a three-hour 'Show us what you do' workshop, with a view to you, and/or the group you represent, taking part in this year's Bankside Frost Fair (14-16 December). Final deadline for applications is this Friday 21 September. See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/docs/frostfair.pdf for info. ============================================================ [ Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ] http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Meeting space/members club SE1 or nearby * Shared offfice space in SE1/SE11/SE17 * Domain service for my online business * Where would you like cycle parking in the area? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================