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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 390 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 28 April 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * What's on this week * Local job vacancies: 3 jobs this week * Noticeboard: Mint Street Park needs you * Local 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 * The great flood of Tooley Street - pictures & video Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3269 * Boris and Brian seek Latin American vote at Elephant Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3270 * Ken and Boris trade insults over "thuggery" in Borough Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3267 * Calls for rethink of Charterhouse-in-Southwark sell-off Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3261 * Ken Livingstone with Kevin Whately at London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3260 * Livingstone backs BFI film centre for South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3258 * St George in Southwark Festival 2008 in pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3266 * New St George painting unveiled at RC Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3265 * Metro Central residents without electricity for 3 days Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3264 * Kate Hoey opens Octavia Hill Gardens on Waterloo estate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3268 * Floating playhouse celebrates Shakespeare's birthday Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3263 * Hotel managers help South Bank foreshore clean-up Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3262 * Brian Paddick at Waterloo to back Cross River Tram Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3259 * Borough Market receives 'best speciality market' award Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3256 * 12 arrests after football "disorder" at London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3255 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: LONDON BRIDGE FRAMEWORK & MORE Monday 28 April 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards. Launch of this year's Community Fund, update on Cleaner, Greener, Safer projects, news about The Blue and a report from local police officers. There will also be a presentation on the London Bridge Investment Framework and an opportunity to put questions to your local councillors. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3972 PAMPERING NIGHT: BELLY DANCING Monday 28 April 8pm at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields; �10 Treat yourself with a belly dancing induction course. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4443 UNKNOWN DEVICES: LAPTOP ORCHESTRA AT THE RFH BALLROOM Monday 28 April 9.30pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall; free Members of the London Sinfonietta, students from Royal College of Music and London College of Communication, with visuals from VJ artist Pablo Fiasco. Featuring new music and films inspired by the music of Steve Reich. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4010 Are you looking for SPACE? "I am! And I am looking for other people who live in Waterloo, South Bank and Bankside who want to rent desk, office, studio or retail SPACE in Waterloo, South Bank and Bankside. Join me for a snack at Living Space cafe on Waterloo Road from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday 29 April, I�m buying! If you are interested in SPACE please email me [email protected] or text me on 07792 471115 or just turn up for a snack." OPEN DAY AT ARTESIAN HEALTH CENTRE - BERMONDSEY SPA Wednesday 30 April 2pm-7pm at Artesian Health Centre, 138 Grange Road Visit the new Artesian Health Centre providing GP services and a sexual health walk-in clinic. Meet the staff, find out about new services and developments, have your blood pressure and weight checked and get advice on diet and healthy living. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4492 WILDERNESS: FAITH AROUND THE ELEPHANT Wednesday 30 April 7pm-9pm at St Hugh's, Porlock Street; free Faith Around the Elephant (local inter-faith group) presents an evening of shared discussion among people of different faiths on the subject of wilderness. St Hugh's has a series of multi-faith paintings on the theme of Spirituality in the Wilderness by Adam Boulter. Everyone welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4495 LONDON ELECTIONS - POLLING DAY - PLEASE USE YOUR VOTE Thursday 1 May Polling stations open 7am-10pm Find your polling station @ http://www.londonelects.org.uk OPEN DAY AT CAN MEZZANINE LOMAN STREET Thursday 1 May 9am-4pm at CAN Mezzanine, 32-36 Loman Street Find out more about this innovative serviced office space for third sector organisations near Great Suffolk Street. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4494 DEPTFORD JACK IN THE GREEN - MAY DAY FESTIVITY Thursday 1 May Approx 11am at outside the Market Porter, Stoney Street The Deptford Jack in the Green will return to the Borough this May Day. It will set off from The Market Porter and make its way over London Bridge. See pics from last year Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4577 RUSH HOUR CONCERT IN WATERLOO WITH SOUTHBANK SINFONIA Thursday 1 May 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Avoid the rush ... Enjoy a glass of wine & some great music performed by Southbank Sinfonia. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4569 SPEED DATING AT THE RIVER BAR Thursday 1 May 7pm at The River Bar, 206-208 Tower Bridge Road; �15 Ticket price includes a glass of bubbly. To book tickets email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4520 SLOW FOOD MARKET ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 2 to Monday 5 May 11am-8pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road 30+ stalls of fresh and preserved foods, as well as sustainably produced craft products - sourced both locally and countrywide. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4490 BRANDED - COMMUNITY PLAY AT THE OLD VIC Saturday 3 May 2.30pm at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut; free from 0870 060 6628 A multi media extravaganza incorporating dance, physical theatre, film and specially commissioned music that travels the world bringing to life the economic and environmental effects of consumerism, specially written for The Old Vic stage with a cast of 50 selected from open auditions. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4544 THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY: AFTER DARK ALL-NIGHTER Saturday 3 May 11pm at BFI IMAX, Charlie Chaplin Walk; �25 (conc �18) Three LOTR films back-to-back. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4604 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Publishing Assistant, Aspect Media * Community Engagement Worker, Blackfriars Settlement * Office Administrator, Greenback Alan LLP Full 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 } Mint Street Park needs you Calling all interested parties, local businesses, community organisations and local residents. Mint St Park is having a Fun in the Park day on Friday 18 July 2008. We are looking for expressions of interest in participating in what will be a unique day in bringing local businesses, local residents and community groups together to celebrate the use of a local park that provides space for fun, play, time out, lunch breaks, and relaxation within a busy built up area. Blackfriars Settlement and BOST will welcome you to a meeting to be held on Wednesday 7 May 4pm-5pm at Blackfriars Settlement in Rushworth Street. RSVP to Sophia Appleby 020 7928 9521 or [email protected] ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * The Pajama Game at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3257 ============================================================ { 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 * Bankside Health Club - what's your experience? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87486 * Blackbirds in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87471 * Major water leak in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87460 * New to London - Manna Ash House http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87452 * Walworth Road street brawl, Thursday afternoon http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87447 * Rennie Court / River Court http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87420 * Newington Gardens (Harper Road) tennis court? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87332 * Alma Grove planning http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87250 * If Charles Dickens stood in Potters Fields today.... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87243 * Bars for watching football http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87212 * Midnight Motorway Maintenance On Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87184 * Vegan restaurant near Waterloo http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87154 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 } * Business post services - alternatives to Royal Mail? * Food deliveries to offices * Best way to advertise? Read more at 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) 2008 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================