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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 362 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 15 October 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 * Local job vacancies * Noticeboard: Carol-singers wanted for Borough Market * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * 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 * Taxi drivers stage noisy protest outside Palestra Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2961 * Founder's Place wins go-ahead from Hazel Blears Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2960 * The Queen attends Royal Festival Hall gala concert Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2959 * Autumn produce celebration at Borough Market Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2963 * Cllr David Noakes to be new Southwark health boss Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2958 * House prices up 17 per cent in a year say Knight Frank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2957 * Environmental gold award for Bankside's Lloyds TSB staff Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2962 * New business meeting rooms near Bermondsey Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2954 ============================================================ { 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. "The Alexander Technique makes a real difference to my often tense and busy life. Its thoughtful approach has made me calmer, improved my concentration and given me a clearer sense of my own well being. I am grateful for it." - Joan Bakewell, TV presenter and journalist 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'. NEW THEATRE LAND: SECRET HISTORY - GUIDED WALK Monday 15 October 7pm at Calder Bookshop, 51 The Cut; �7 (conc �5) The National Theatre, The Old Vic and the south bank's alternative performance scene. Guided walk with John Constable, author of Secret Bankside - Walks In The Outlaw Borough. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3075 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Monday 15 October 7pm at Ellen Brown Bermondsey Play Centre, 145 Grange Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards. The recipients of the latest round of Cleaner, Greener, Safer funding will be announced. There will be a progress report on last month's special meeting about the future of The Blue market. Plus updates from local police and community wardens and your opportunity to put questions to your elected councillors. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3092 NEWINGTON REFERENCE LIBRARY CAMPAIGN GROUP PUBLIC MEETING Monday 15 October 7pm at St Matthew's-at-the-Elephant, Meadow Row Public meeting organised by a group opposed to controversial planned changes to Newington Reference Library in Walworth Road due to come into effect this month. The reference section is due to be relocated to the lending library on the ground floor. Speakers will include former Waterstones MD Tim Coates. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3349 FREE TAX-SAVING SEMINAR Tuesday 16 October 9am-12.30pm at Elan Meeting Rooms, nr Bermondsey St; free Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3256 DICKENS & THE BOROUGH - FREE GUIDED WALK Tuesday 16 October Meet 12.30pm outside St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free Lunchtime guided walk with John Constable. Walk concludes in Montague Close. A Better Bankside event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3231 BUSINESS ADVICE EVENING IN SOUTH BERMONDSEY Tuesday 16 October 5.30pm-8pm at City of London Academy, 240 Lynton Road; free The Southwark Chamber of Commerce is working with the South Bermondsey Partnership and Southwark Works to hold a free advice evening for local businesses covering marketing, tax, law and accounting. Find out about the potential benefits of joining the South Bermondsey Business Network. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3112 THE NEW WALWORTH ACADEMY - OPEN EVENING re. NEW BUILDING Tuesday 16 October 6pm-7.30pm at Walworth Lower School, Trafalgar Street SE17 Parents and residents can find out about new Walworth Academy and comments on the development and design of the new facilities. There will be a chance to meet and hear from the principal, staff and pupils, hear about existing and planned new school facilities and to find out more about the scheme for the new school building in Shorncliffe Road SE1. Info: http://www.arkschools.org/pages/walworth.php CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE: ASSOCIATION OF WATERLOO GROUPS Tuesday 16 October 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road AWG's meeting will include this topic with guest speakers from the local authority and voluntary sector. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3227 TASTE SPAIN FOOD FESTIVAL Wednesday 17 to Thursday 18 October 9am-4pm at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street Borough Market and Phaidon Press are hosting this Spanish food festival to celebrate the launch of 1080 Recipes by Simone and Ines Ortega. This modern classic has been the best-selling cookbook in Spain for thirty years, and will now appear in English for the first time in an edition created by the renowned Spanish graphic designer Javier Mariscal. Spanish delicacies of every description will be accompanied by an extravaganza of music, drama and dance, so bring your castanets and a sharpened appetite to The Borough. Several stalls from Borough's twin market La Boqueria in Barcelona are visiting SE1. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2836 AUTUMN TABLE SALE Thursday 18 October 2pm at Blackfriars Settlement, 19 Rushworth Street Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3300 BLACK HISTORY WALK Thursday 18 October 6pm at Metropolitan Tabernacle, Elephant & Castle; free Free guided walk with author John Constable celebrating black achievement and presence in Southwark. Meet outside the Metropolitan Tabernacle by the steps on the side nearest to Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3123 LIBERAL IS A FOUR LETTER WORD: DEBATE Friday 19 October 6pm at Menier Chocolate Factory, 51 Southwark Street; �3 Proposing the motion is Time Out columnist Michael Hodges alongside Royal Court Theatre associate director Ramin Gray. Opposing the motion is Guy Pope, canon prebendary of St Paul's Cathedral, alongside Dan Rebellato professor of contemporary theatre at Royal Holloway, University of London. Journalist Patrick Marmion will chair the meeting. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3253 EBONY INSPIRED Saturday 20 October 10am-4pm at London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle; �5 in advance or �8 on the door Twenty stalls selling fashion, health, beauty, design, art, food, entertainment and corporate services showcasing the wealth of black creativity as part of Black History Month. Proceeds will help fund sickle cell research. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3169 THE BOURNE TRILOGY ALL-NIGHTER AT BFI IMAX Saturday 20 October 11pm-8am at BFI IMAX, Waterloo; �25 (conc �18) Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3282 WORLD RECORD MASSAGE ATTEMPT AT POTTERS FIELDS PARK Sunday 21 October Registration 10am for 11am at Potters Fields Park; free You won't need dedication, just an ability to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself as one of the participants in the largest group massage in history! The event aims to create a new World Record for the most people massaged in one single session. Registration via [email protected] will ensure you're rewarded with a free neck and shoulder massage carried out by a professional massage practitioner. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3318 INSTANT SUNSHINE COMEDY CABARET AT THE OLD VIC Sunday 21 October at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut; �15-�50 Fresh from the Edinburgh festival, Instant Sunshine - a comedy cabaret quartet - will be performing their fourth concert in aid of Tommy's, the baby charity at The Old Vic. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3284 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Homeless Winter Night Shelter Project Co-ordinator Details 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 ============================================================ { Noticeboard: Carol-singers wanted for Borough Market } Calling all carol singers, musicians, community groups and performers: you are invited to perform round the Christmas tree at Borough Market, collecting for your favourite charity. Please contact [email protected] for details of the performance schedule. ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Shibboleth by Doris Salcedo in Tate Modern's Turbine Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2956 * The Painting of Modern Life at The Hayward Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2955 * Chavi at the Novas Contemporary Urban Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2953 ============================================================ { 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 * A Christmas Carol in The Young Vic http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78126 * Clapton Buildings, Webber Row http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78112 * Helicopters! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78111 * Babies in SE1 (Tooley Street) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78083 * Doctors surgery http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78056 * Coin Street - History http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78041 * The Rose - Late night drinking and jukebox http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/78032 * Fourteen rough sleepers in Southwark! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77993 * Foxes and territory http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77954 * Taxi drivers stage noisy protest http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77938 * Slamming Doors at The Glass House http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77895 * Venue hire for martial arts club http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77868 * The Roxy, Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77863 * Tower Bridge - of many colours http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77829 * Holey Tate http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77814 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ { Business forum in association with Better Bankside } http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Have a drink with Distilled * Looking to buy a small business * Desk space and design partnering opportunity in SE1 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 ============================================================