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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 394 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Wednesday 28 May 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Vervena Hair & Beauty * What's on this week * Local job vacancies: volunteer at Tate Modern * Noticeboard: Free singing lessons in Waterloo * 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 * Mountain biking on Bankside Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3325 * Scovell Estate says no to cold callers Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3324 * New architect chosen for Potters Fields coach park site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3322 * Prime Minister visits St Thomas' Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3321 * Princess Royal @ British School of Osteopathy's new clinic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3320 * Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson filming on South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3319 * Breakthrough as transatlantic 'tunnel' reaches City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3318 * TBR bus crash victim worked for Bermondsey property firm Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3317 * Woman killed as bus hits tree in Tower Bridge Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3316 ============================================================ { Advert } Hair Extensions: Have you always dreamt of long, silky, sexy hair? Dream no more! Hair Extensions aren't just for the celebrities, you can have them too! Vervena Hair & Beauty in the heart of Shad Thames, London Bridge can make your dreams come true. We offer a full range of human hair extension in a wide range of colours. Call Monique now on 07739 829008/ 020 7064 9100 to arrange your free consultation Vervena Hair & Beauty 3 Mill St Shad Thames London SE1 2DF ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. EXHIBITION OF PLANS FOR NEW DOCKHEAD FIRE STATION Wednesday 28 May 10am-12 noon & 7pm-9pm at Dockhead Fire Station, 8 Wolseley Street London Fire Brigade is planning to rebuild Dockhead Fire Station. Photos of the existing station and plans for the new one will be on show and members of the Fire Brigade will be on hand to answer questions. For further details please contact the Project Team on 020 8555 1200 ext 31260. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4754 'GUERRILLA GARDENING'? DEBATE AT MUSEUM OF GARDEN HISTORY Wednesday 28 May 7pm at Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Road; �10 including glass of wine; booking advised on 020 7401 8865 'Guerrilla Gardening' has its roots in New York in the 1970s when people spontaneously planted up derelict plots. It has recently enjoyed a revival in popularity, with sunflowers appearing on roundabouts and beds of lavender alongside city streets. It has attracted the interest of national media, and many high profile gardeners. The debate will be introduced by local resident Richard Reynolds, author of On Guerrilla Gardening (Bloomsbury May 2008), who will share his experiences and his philosophy that we should seize control of our shared environment. The floor will then be thrown open to attendees to debate guerrilla gardening and what it means to them; is it ecological - planting 'useful' vegetables in ornamental spaces, about claiming public space for the people, bringing nature into the city, or something else? Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4487 OUR STORY: FREE DRAMA WORKSHOPS Wednesday 28 May 7pm-9pm (arrive to register from 6.30pm) at The Community Space, Bankside 3, Great Guildford Street; free Three workshops bringing alive the place we live, work and play. * Wed 28 May: introduction theatre games and skills, creative ways of bringing stories vividly to life * Wed 4 June: guided walk a tour of Bankside, exploring the amazing stories behind the unusual historical sites in the oldest part of London * Wed 11 June: performance a short piece of theatre, devised during this final workshop, drawing on discoveries made on the walk Workshops led by John Constable, local author of many plays including The Southwark Mysteries, and Sarah Davey who directed the production of this epic community play in Shakespeare's Globe and Southwark Cathedral. To get the most out of this course, everyone is encouraged to commit to all three workshops - priority will be given to bookings for the full course of three. Open to all ages - under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult Places limited - to book your place email: [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4636 TRY IT LOCAL IN WATERLOO: WEDGE CARD SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday 29 May Wedge Card is promoting independent shops in Waterloo. Get treats all day from some of the marvellous local shops in Waterloo. Here are a few things you can expect: * Free Manicures at Jhair Salon, Blackfriars Road (12-2pm) * Free raffle for a �50 voucher at Radio Days, Lower Marsh * 2-4-1 cocktails and smoothies at Cubana, Lower Marsh (all day!) * Half-price book 'Necropolis Railway' at Crockatt & Powell * 10% off internet access at Living Space, Waterloo Road * Cafe del Marsh, Lower Marsh - all coffees �1 (9-10am) * The Hub Cafe, Kennington Road � half price coffee (10-11am) * Floramay, Kennington Road - �1 when you spend �10 on flowers (12-2pm) PLUS Wedge Card will be out and about all day giving away: Free chocolate cakes, homemade lemonade and cocktails along the streets of Waterloo. Visit the stand at the Waterloo Road end of Lower Marsh. To claim the special offer just print the flyer at http://wedgecard.co.uk/modules/news/article.php?storyid=145 Wedge is a reward card that gives you discounts and special offers at over 700 local, independent shops in London. THE LADYKILLERS: SCREENING FOR SENIORS AT BFI SOUTHBANK Thursday 29 May 2pm at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road; free; Booking essential on 020 7928 3232 Screening for seniors in Southwark & Lambeth. With Alec Guiness and Peter Sellers. Brilliant and dark Ealing comedy about an inept gang of bank robbers and their encounter with a harmless little old lady. There will be an introductory talk and an opportunity for discussion. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4412 BANG SAID THE GUN - STAND-UP POETRY AND MUSIC Thursday 29 May 8.30pm at The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street; �3 Stand up poetry and live music fresh from The Bowery Club, New York. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4250 THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - FREE OPEN-AIR THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June 6pm-7.50pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre with The Pantaloons. Everyone wants to marry the beautiful Bianca, but her father will not let her wed until someone is man enough to take on the challenge of wooing his eldest daughter, the Shrewish Kate. Is the boorish, sexist swash buckler Petruchio up to the challenge? And the question remains, can a Shrew ever really be Tamed?! A hilarious twist on one of Shakespeare's finest comedies; chaos ensues as just five actors play over thirty parts, with plenty of music, audience interaction and surprises. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4446 COMMUNITY DAY AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL - SPECIAL OFFER Saturday 31 May 10.30am-4pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge A chance to explore the cathedral and uncover its rich and colourful history. With guided tours, talks, walks and family activities. Plus a second-hand book sale all day. Click the link below for details of a special offer. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4499 LONDON'S PLEASURE GARDEN - FREE GUIDED WALKS Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June Meet Sat & Sun 11am outside BFI Southbank (under Waterloo Bridge); free Guided walk from the contemporary South Bank to Shakespeare's Bankside. A riverside walk from Waterloo Bridge to Tower Bridge ending at about 1pm. Part of the Walk London weekend of free guided walks across London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4554 EXPLORING SEAFARING LONDON - FREE GUIDED WALK Sunday 1 June Meet 10.30am on the riverside outside City Hall, The Queen's Walk; free Free guided walk from Tower Bridge to Greenwich. Part of the Walk London weekend of free guided walks across London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4555 CRUSAID WALK FOR LIFE 2008 Sunday 1 June Check-in 10am-12 noon; entertainment from 3pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; No registration fee; no minimum fundraising Europe's largest fundraising walk for HIV and AIDS. The Crusaid Walk for Life is a 10km dawdle through London in the summer, held on Sunday 1st June. Everybody's welcome, and there'll be free entertainment at the main event village in Potters Fields Park. And while the walk is only 10km, the difference made will go so much further - dramatically improving the lives of people affected by HIV and AIDS in the UK and Africa. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4254 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * (Volunteer) Visitor Entrance Assistants, Tate Modern 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 } Sing SE1: FREE singing sessions in Waterloo Free 8 week course of singing lessons with a professional tutor � worth �150! Monday 2 June to 21 July 12.30 - 1.30pm @ Coin Street neighbourhood centre, 108 Stamford Street Thursdays 29 May to 24 July 6.30 - 7.30pm @ St John's Crypt, 73 Waterloo Road The sessions will build towards a number of performances at community events in the summer. All levels of experience and ability welcome! For more information about the sessions please call Laura on 020 7021 1622 or Natalie on 07984 205592 To book a place call help desk on 020 7021 1600 email [email protected] Funded by Friends of St John's Garden through Southwark Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3326 * Pygmalion at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3323 ============================================================ { 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 * Empire Square - Commercial Space http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88976 * Spanish Intercambio? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88966 * Helicopters http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88952 * Mugging on Abbey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88948 * Section 20 notice http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88931 * Night Club on Crucifix Lane http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88838 * Tenancy rights? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88833 * Looking for a shop on Lower Marsh that sells fossils http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88817 * Lunchtime joggers on the South Bank http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88803 * What goes on in the Ragged School? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88767 * Plastic owls on Tabard Gardens estate http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88761 * Sewing contact - director chairs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88742 * Family Friendly Pubs - are there any in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88685 * Demolition corner of Sumner Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88681 * Playgroups http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/88668 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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