SE1 Direct 466: Elefest, Bermondsey's Blitz walk & more
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 466

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Monday 12 October 2009                        ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: HOLIDAYING IN BOURNEMOUTH AT WEST CLIFF INN
* What's on this week
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Arts reviews from the London SE1 website
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum
* Local organisations forum with Better Bankside
* Business Forum in association with Better Bankside

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{ 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

* Waterloo councillors on 'patronising' North Lambeth Expo
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4147

* Councillors back Bankside 'saturation zone' for licences
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4145

* Waterloo's P&O 'three sisters' towers blocked by minister
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4144

* Boris's Hyde Park policy change could thwart SE1 towers
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4142

* Green light for two new hotels on Blackfriars Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4141

* Bermondsey Antiques Market "needs significant relaunch"
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4140

* Terry Gilliam's 'Doctor Parnassus' film: local pictures
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4139

* South Bank: �70,000 price for world's tallest paper tower
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4138

* London Eye's David Sharpe to chair South Bank Employers
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4137

* 23-storey Black Prince Road tower approved by inspector
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4136

* Designer bags still available after Borough Market show
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4135

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{ 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'.

ELEFEST - ELEPHANT & CASTLE FREE FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEK
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/groups/elefest

TWIST WITH DICKENS QUIZ
Monday 12 October
6.30pm at The Barrow Boy and Banker, 6-8 Borough High
Street; �2.50 each (teams of up to 5)
Questions about modern London, full of fun facts. Great for
visitors, tourists and all who love London. Special prize:
to be announced Your Host: Christopher West
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7948


ROWAN WILLIAMS IN SOUTHWARK ON THE CLIMATE CRISIS: A
CHRISTIAN RESPONSE
Tuesday 13 October
7pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free
Archbishop Rowan Williams sets a scriptural and theological
agenda for the UN climate summit in Copenhagen. Tickets from
[email protected]
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7489


BFI FILM QUIZ
Wednesday 14 October
7pm at BFI IMAX,  Charlie Chaplin Walk; �1 per person (max 6
people per team)
Test your film knowledge and win fantastic prizes at the BFI
Film Quiz. As well as general film trivia, picture, music
and audio-visual rounds, every month they quiz you on the
latest BFI offerings, from Peckinpah to Pixar and Bergman to
Batman. Great prizes to be won, including tickets to special
events, books and DVDs and Sight & Sound subscriptions.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7930


SOMALI MUSIC AND CULTURAL EVENING
Thursday 15 October
6.30pm-8.30pm  at Rockingham Community Centre,  Falmouth
Road; free
An evening of Somali poetry and music hosted by Professor
Martin Arling and Dr M Hassan of the School of Oriental and
African Studies (SOAS). This will be an evening of
traditional and contemporary Somali poetry dealing with the
culture of Somali family life, read in Somali and English.
There will also be live music and Somali cuisine.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7795


WMD FILM PREMIERE & DISCUSSION AT SHORTWSVE
Thursday 15 October
6.45pm at Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square; �6 (conc
�5)
WMD has already courted controversy over its representation
of the British intelligence services during the Weapons of
Mass Destruction scandal. A fictional account based on real
events and filmed entirely on covert surveillance and CCTV
cameras, WMD pieces together the story of Alex, an ordinary
MI6 desk officer, who discovers deliberate flaws in the
evidence being gathered to invade Iraq.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7895


BODIES IN URBAN SPACES
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October
Fri 1pm; Sat 1pm & 4.30pm; Sun 1pm at Southwark Needle,
London Bridge; free
20 performers lead the audience through some of London's
most atmospheric public spaces. Live body sculptures are set
up quickly and exist fleetingly before the acrobatic
performers disengage themselves and move on. The route is
revealed as the work progresses, leaving it to the audience
to follow the performers and discover the next installation.
The colourful body sculptures offer a new and imaginative
perspective on well known spaces and architecture, as well
as displaying astounding physical prowess.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7641


TUDOR & STUART SOUTHWARK: ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECTACLE IN
BANKSIDE'S TUDOR AND JACOBEAN ARENAS AND PLAYHOUSES
Friday 16 October
5.30pm-7pm  at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street; �5 from http://www.lcace.org.uk
Walk with Harvey Sheldon, Associate Lecturer in the
Department of History, Classics and Archaeology at Birkbeck,
University of London. Part of the Inside Out Festival.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7922


MIDSUMMER OPERA
Friday 16 to Saturday 17 October
7pm at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road; �18 (conc �14)
Puccini - Il Tabarro
Poulenc - Gloria
Puccini - Suor Angelica
Two semi-staged concert performances in Italian. The
Soloists, Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of Midsummer Opera
Conductor - David Roblou.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7512


A RITUAL FOR ELEPHANT & CASTLE: FILM SCREENING FOR ELEFEST
Friday 16 October
7pm-9pm  at Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George's Road;
free; booking 020 7091 9650
A Ritual for Elephant & Castle is a new documentary film
which explores the transitions currently taking place in the
neighbourhood. The documentary follows artist/shaman Marcus
Coates as he sets out on a 'Vision Quest' to search out
animal spirits to help guide the local community through a
period of change. Involving local residents from the Heygate
Estate, Southwark councillors and a psychedelic doom rock
orchestra called Chrome Hoof, the community and artists
embarked on a journey into the depths of the neighbourhood
in search of alternative ways to find solutions to a shared
problem. The findings from the 'Vision Quest' were presented
to the community via a rock-disco-shamanic-ritual at the
Coronet Theatre in June. At this one-off event for Elefest
Siobhan Davies Studios presents preview screenings of the
film and performance at the Coronet alongside a talk with
Michael Smythe (producer for Nomad), Marcus Coates and the
writer Will Hodgkinson.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7965


CHARTIST RISING
Saturday 17 to Tuesday 20 October
7.30pm at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street; �10 (conc
�8)
Praxis Theatre Laboratory present this new play as part of
Black History Month. A black tailor, a young Irish artist,
an office cleaner and a small-time junk dealer are the focus
of this story of idealism, loyalty and betrayal. Play by Sam
Downing.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7207


THE BIG DRAW AND JERWOOD DRAWING PRIZE 2009
Saturday 17 October
12pm-2.30pm  at Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street; free
As part of the nationwide Campaign for Drawing during
October, Jerwood Space will be running drawing events to
engage visitors with the act of drawing. Participate in
drawing activities with artists from this highly popular
exhibition.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7917


ELEFEST: GROOVY MOVIE PICTURE HOUSE IN ELEPHANT ROAD PARK
Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 October
at Elephant Road Park,  Elephant Road; free
Music, children's activities and movies as part of Elefest.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7966


BERMONDSEY'S BLITZ: GUIDED WALK
Sunday 18 October
Meet 11am in southern churchyard at Southwark Cathedral,
London Bridge; �6
Neil Bright leads a walk tracing the story of Bermondsey
during the Blitz. Duration: 3 hours
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7864


AKADEMIA PSTRYK WORKSHOP
Sunday 18 October
12pm-6pm  at Topolski Century, Arches 150-152 Hungerford
Bridge,  Concert Hall Approach; free
Pinhole photography workshop for children aged 8-12 run by
the artist Marta Kotlarska. Booking essential
[email protected] or 020 7620 1308
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7881

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{ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website }

* Designs on Delivery at London College of Communication
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4146

* Inherit the Wind at The Old Vic
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4143

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{ Small offices & desk spaces for rent }

* Contemporary office/desk space, Tower Bridge Road, Dusted
* Desks in Borough High Street, Sue Hill Recruitment
* Desk Space on Southwark Street, SE1, Mattinson Partnership

Full details http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices

Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99:
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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

Our weekly digest of new topics started at
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

* Carrots on Bankside
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117335
* Tooley Tea Travails
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117328
* Wanted car mechanic - servicing
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/2/117322
* Bermondsey Square bike thieves
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117316
* SEARCH FOR A STAR - SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117297
* St Mary Magdalene, Walworth
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117265
* Part buy, Part Rent in SE1 (Empire Sq / Mybase1/others)
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/117257
* Car rental SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117240
* Local website designer wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117239
* New branch of Subway coming to St George's Circus
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117214
* Dog Swimming in the Thames
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117197
* Where to buy hay?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117182
* Largish plant pots required
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117159
* Printer needed
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117133
* Accident at Borough Tube 8.30 6-10-09
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117127
* Astroturfing Hall of Shame
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117125
* Union Street filming
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117123
* Junction corner of St Thomas St / Borough High St
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/117105
 Mortgages
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/117337

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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{ Local organisations forum with Better Bankside }

* Looking for a community project for corporate volunteering
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/115188
* Friends of the Diversity Garden
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/114145

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/9

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{ Business forum in association with Better Bankside }

* Office Space needed from December
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/115909
 
Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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