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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 391 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Tuesday 6 May 2008 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: 2 jobs this week * Noticeboard: 'What does London mean to 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 * Cans Festival: Street art brings crowds to Leake Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3288 * Lyle Tulloch's parents: "We love you son, rest in peace" Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3287 * Harper Road murder victim named as Lyle Tulloch, 15 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3285 * Rockingham Estate murder: police appeal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3284 * Labour's Val Shawcross wins third term on London Assembly Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3283 * London Aquarium bought by London Eye & Dungeon owners Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3282 * London Flood movie gets TV premiere Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3281 * Deptford Jack in the Green on Bankside for May Day Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3280 * Clowns against Congestion Charge demo at City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3279 * Power supplies restored after Tooley Street flood Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3278 * City Hall remains shut as businesses return to normal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3277 * Tooley Street reopens eastbound after 7m litre flood Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3275 * Construction workers hold Bankside health and safety rally Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3274 ============================================================ { Advert } Alexander Technique at the South Bank Alexander Centre With the Alexander Technique you can - move with grace and ease - sit effortlessly upright at your desk - be focused, effective and 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 We are four STAT-qualified Alexander Technique teachers with a wide range of experience. Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you want to find out how the Alexander Technique can help you, call us to arrange a free 20-minute introductory session. 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'. OFFICIAL OPENING OF ST MARY'S CHURCHYARD, ELEPHANT & CASTLE Tuesday 6 May 12 noon-3pm at St Mary's Churchyard, Newington Butts SE11 Event to celebrate the completion of the landscaping works at St Mary's Churchyard next to the southern roundabout at the Elephant and Castle. Speeches, ribbon-cutting by the Mayor of Southwark and blessing by the Bishop of Woolwich from 1pm. Children from Crampton Primary School will bury a time capsule containing coins, badges, souvenirs, photos, a tube map and a photo history of Elephant and Castle. Discussion: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76801 DR BIKE - FREE BASIC BIKE REPAIRS AT WATERLOO Tuesday 6 May 5pm-7pm outside James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road; free Free quick bike service including brakes, tyres and gears. Sessions run by Lambeth Council monthly in the plaza outside James Clerk Maxwell Building near the BFI IMAX. Find out about Lambeth's subsidised cycle training which will increase your confidence with one-on-one instruction. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4392 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. Organisers 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] NAMING THE GREEN MAN OF THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH Thursday 8 May 7.45pm-8.30pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Janet Dowling uses story-telling and folklore research to reveal the identity of the Green Man in medieval stone carvings. South East London Folklore Society lecture. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4315 VICTORY DAY ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AT SOVIET WAR MEMORIAL Friday 9 May 11am at Soviet War Memorial, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road The Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Bob Skelly, the Russian Ambassador, HE Yury Fedotov, representatives from other CIS embassies, British Second World War veterans and other individuals and organisations will lay wreaths at the Soviet War Memorial during the Act of Remembrance. The short ceremony will include brief addresses from key participants, the sounding of the Last Post and a two minute silence. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3887 MAY FESTIVAL AT RED CROSS GARDEN Friday 9 May 3.30pm-6.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Join the maypole dancing, wear Victorian costumes, get balloon hats and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4364 SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE COMEDY Friday 9 May 9.30pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; �6 New regular comedy club in Southwark Playhouse's bar designed to showcase new talent. Lineup includes James Branch, Rosie Wilby, Joe Wilkinson, Nick Pettigrew, Ryan McDonnell and Si Holland. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4296 COIN STREET PARENTS FORUM Saturday 10 May 12 noon-5pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street Find out about local services, meet practitioners, exchange information and ask questions - all in an informal environment. Bring the children - there will be face painting activities for them, and health and beauty sessions for adults. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4619 VISIT LAMBETH PALACE GARDEN: NGS YELLOW BOOK OPEN DAY Saturday 10 May 2pm-5.30pm at Lambeth Palace, Lambeth Palace Road; �3 Lambeth Palace garden is one of the oldest and largest private gardens in London. Site occupied by Archbishops of Canterbury since end C12. Formal courtyards with historic white fig (originally planted 1555). Parkland-style garden with mature trees, woodland and native planting, pond, hornbeam alle. Also formal rose terrace, summer gravel border, chapel garden and beehives. Home-made teas available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4377 RUN4UNITY AT THE SCOOP Saturday 10 May 3.30pm-5.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; �2 Run4Unity 2008 is a global relay race involving thousands of young people from over 200 cities in 70 countries, in forming a symbolic 'rainbow of peace' over the world. During the afternoon of activities, music and games based in the Scoop at More London, young people will be linked up live via the internet and phone with participating countries as the 'baton' is passed on from one time zone to another. Britain is twinned with Kenya for this event. All 12-16 year olds welcome when accompanied by an adult. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4528 FREE WORKSHOP � CREATING AN SE1 HUB FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Collaborative design workshop at the Shine Unconference on Saturday 10 May, 4pm-5.30pm at The Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf to explore with us the possibility of converting the Bargehouse into fantastic work and meeting spaces for social innovation and enterprise. The Hub's dream is to design the greenest, most sustainable home for people with ideas for a better world. The Hub (http://www.the-hub.net) is in negotiations with Coin Street Community Builders about this project. To register, please contact Maria Glauser at The Hub [email protected] or phone her on 020 7841 8900 to reserve your FREE place. OPENING VOICES Sunday 11 May 5.30pm at Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free The Chorus festival is brought to life with the sound of hundreds of voices resonating across the public spaces of Royal Festival Hall. Featuring choirs from Southbank Centre's Voicelab programme, along with many other singers from a range of backgrounds, this multi-layered, spectacular culminates with a massed sing in The Clore Ballroom. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4257 THE 'PICCADILLY' OF SOUTH LONDON: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 12 May 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members An illustrated talk on the history of entertainment in the Elephant & Castle area, plus screening of The Elephant Will Never Forget, a short film from 1953 on the final week of tram services at the Elephant & Castle. Followed by feedback from the audience. Presented in partnership with the Cinema Theatre Association. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) call 020 7401 5176, email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4150 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Publishing Assistant, Aspect Media * 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 } The SE1-based London Philharmonic Orchestra is presenting a new soundtrack to London in a concert at the Royal Festival Hall on Saturday 7 June. As part of the lead up to this performance, the orchestra looking for Londoners, and in particular those in SE1, to help build up a picture of what London means to them. On the website http://www.lpoexcite.org.uk they are encouraging people to share their photos, videos, music/recorded thoughts and any poems about London. They'll be exhibiting a selection of the most interesting entries at the Royal Festival Hall in June. ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * King Lear at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3286 ============================================================ { 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 * Car Parking - Anyone have a space to let? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87931 * London Dungeon - how long does it take to visit? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87928 * "Flood", ITV1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87927 * Stabbing at Newall House http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87898 * External Hard disk repair http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87897 * Photos, print, painting of London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87816 * Ten Glorious Years... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87784 * Zebra Crossing on Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87726 * Garden / landscape design http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87664 * Can anyone teach me the basics of my tax return? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87609 * Manna Ash House, Pocock Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87604 * Can anyone recommend a solicitors? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87563 * Congreve/Barlow Residents Association http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/87547 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 } * Looking for Designer with Print experience * Business post services - alternatives to Royal Mail? * Food deliveries to offices * Best way to advertise? 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