SE1 Direct 480: London Eye, Blind Building & Borough Belles
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 480

About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk
Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Monday 18 January 2010                        ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Iyengar Yoga at Christ Church Blackfriars Road
* What's on this week
* 2 local job vacancies this week
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum
* Business Forum in association with Better Bankside
* Noticeboard: Guitar lessons & tennis lessons

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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

* Plan for 20 mph limit on Borough residential streets
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4303

* New Year stabbing at London Bridge: police appeal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4299

* Call for new South Bank pier on River Thames
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4298

* OKR charity shop to sell furniture from rubbish depot
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4297

* Artist Francis Farmar donates painting to Guy's Hospital
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4296

* South Tower Social at the Old Mayfair Carpet Gallery
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4300
 
* Grants for local children's and young people's groups
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4302

* Downside Fisher Youth Club now open on Friday nights
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4301

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{ Advert }

Iyengar Yoga classes at Christ Church Blackfriars Road

Iyengar Yoga is based on the correct alignment of the body.
It helps to build stamina and flexibility.

When the body is correctly aligned then there is balance in
both the mind and the body.

Classes are open to beginners and it is an extremely
beneficial practice to those suffering with back, neck,
shoulder problems etc and also for many other medical
conditions.

For more information check out my website
http://www.southbankyoga.co.uk

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Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php
> Now taking bookings for 26 April onwards so be quick!
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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'.


FREE FLIGHTS ON LONDON EYE 
Tuesday 19 January
9.50am-10am at Merlin Entertainments London Eye; free
To celebrate the London Eye's tenth anniversary, visitors
who join the queue within the 10 minutes between 09.50am and
10am on Tuesday will be able to take a flight for free.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8394


50+ ART CLUB AT TOPOLSKI CENTURY
Tuesday 19 January
2pm-4pm  at Topolski Century, Concert Hall Approach;
Suggested donation �3
First session of a new weekly art club for over-50s.
Still-life, portrait and other sessions run by the artist
Eddie Armer. Plus tea/coffee and biscuits. And lots of
opportunity to chat and make new friends. No need to book,
just turn up.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8287


BLIND BUILDING AT ELEPHANT & CASTLE
Tuesday 19 January
7pm & 8pm at London College of Communication,  Elephant &
Castle; free
Performance art piece by Laura Wilson. Viewers watch from
street level a 15 minute choreographed performance of the
raising and lowering of blinds within the London College of
Communication building.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8183


BLOOD WEDDING AT EDRIC HALL
Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 January
7pm at Edric Hall, London South Bank University, 103 Borough
Road; �8 (conc �5)  from 020 7815 5419 or [email protected]
Second-year students at London South Bank University perform
Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8376


BOROUGH BELLES WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Wednesday 20 January
7.30pm-9.30pm  at Welsh Chapel, 90 Southwark Bridge Road; �3
for guests
SE1's new branch of the Women's Institute presents a vintage
hair and make up masterclass run by Issidora from Nina's
Vintage and Retro Hair Salon.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8393


RAW MEAT COMEDY
Wednesday 20 January
8.30pm at The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street; �10
John Moloney Nick Wilty Addy van der Borgh
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8366


BOROUGH MARKET WELCOMES THE HAGGIS
Thursday 21 January
11am-5pm  at Jubilee Market, Borough Market, 8 Southwark
Street; free
In anticipation of Burns Night on January 25, Borough Market
is holding a Hebridean and Scottish-themed event. There will
be cooking demonstrations from Graham Harvey and Sheila
McConachie, owners of Craggan Mill Restaurant and authors of
'The Whisky Kitchen', as well as whisky-tasting sessions
from The Whisky Exchange, a traditional pipe band, and
performances from the Royal Scottish Dancers.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8392


BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Thursday 21 January
3pm at Rockingham Community Centre,  Falmouth Road
Daytime meeting of the community council with a focus on
older people in Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Meet your
councillors, hear about local projects and have your say.
Agenda includes presentations from Southwark Pensioners'
Centre, Southwark Circle and Blackfriars Settlement. Plus
regular reports from local police officers and community
wardens.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7004


TRY MOSAIC-MAKING
Thursday 21 January
4pm-7pm at Tabard Community Hall, Hankey Place
If you enjoy making mosaics or would like to give it a try,
please come to Tabard Community Hall (aka Hankey Hall) on
Thursday evenings throughout January and February. Sessions
are from 4pm to 8pm, starting Thursday 14 January (sessions
on 21 Jan and 18 Feb finish at 7pm). Sessions are free,
drop-in, creative and family-friendly. Finished artworks
will create a mosaic pathway and large herb bed on the
Tabard Allotment, Manciple Street. You can also make your
own house number plate to take home. 
Info: http://www.tabardgardens.org


BROKEN CROCKERY WANTED
Old crockery, cups, plates, china,kitchen and bathroom
tiles, broken jewellery and bits of bling are needed for the
Tabard Community Allotment Mosaic Project. Items can be
brought to the free mosaic-making sessions at Tabard
Community Hall on Thursdays or leave them in the special bin
at the community allotment on Manciple Street.


BANG SAID THE GUN
Thursday 21 January
8pm at The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street; �5
Stand-up poetry with Michael Horovitz and Joe Coelho.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8368


LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE: FREE SPAGHETTI MEASURER
Saturday 23 January
10am-3pm  at Tesco Southwark,  Old Kent Road; free
Learning to love food and hate waste could shave up to �50 a
month off your food bill. You'll also be doing the
environment a favour by keeping your leftovers out of
landfill where they produce greenhouse gases such as
methane, which contributes to climate change. Veolia's
friendly team will be providing tips and you can also pick
up a free spaghetti measurer, so you need never cook too
much again.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8371


BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Monday 25 January
7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road
Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards. Meet
your councillors, hear about local projects and have your
say. Plus regular reports from local police officers and
community wardens. This meeting has a 'Greener Bermondsey'
theme
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6996

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Administrator, RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution
* Senior Concierge, Strata SE1

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

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{ Small offices & desk spaces for rent }

* Spare Desk Space On Bermondsey Street
* Bargain �65 per week 1 to 10 desks

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

Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99:
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert

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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

* Paranormal SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121256
* Octavia Housing and Simon Hughes
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121249
* Wanted - property to buy in Roupell Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/121243
* Theft of recycling boxes and bags?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121238
* Orange/Vodafone iPhone Service in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121232
* Annoying Icon Building residents
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121229
* South Tower Social
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121218
* Is The Hartley about to close (again)?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121215
* Music at Guy's Hospital
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121203
* Any new year jumble/table top sales
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121196
* NFT Riverfront Bar
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121188
* Storage Heating
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121130
* Jubilee Line at London Bridge - overcrowding
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121128
* Lambeth Fire Station
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121063

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

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{ Business forum in association with Better Bankside }

* Desk Space Required
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/121142
* Desks for two or small office in SE1?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119580
* Cleaner required Bermondsey Street 1-2 hours daily
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119106
* IT Network Engineer wanted for local business
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119282
 
Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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{ Noticeboard }

JUNIOR TENNIS CLASSES AT TANNER STREET TENNIS COURTS
Come along to Saturdays 10am to 11.30am ages 10 and under,
11.30am to 1pm ages 11 and up.  All welcome.  Cost �7 per
half term, children should join Southwark City Tennis Club
(cost �7 valid to April 2011) and this includes membership
of the Lawn Tennis Association. The club organises lots of
tournaments, holiday coaching and events at our main venue
in Burgess Park. 


FREE TENNIS COACHING FOR WOMEN
Free tennis sessions (age 16+) every Saturday from 9th
January to 20th March (but not 20th Feb) from 12 noon to
1.30pm at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, beginners welcome,
rackets and balls provided, just turn up! More details
[email protected]  Anyone attending at least
six of the ten sessions will receive half price membership
of Southwark City Tennis Club and half price for the next
coaching course.  The sessions are delivered as part of Play
Sport London (Winter 2009).


A 6 WEEK BEGINNERS GUITAR COURSE
(1 Day a Week for 6 weeks)
Will be available near Waterloo Station
Group Classes
Finger Style Acoustic Guitar
Ages Children (12 years upward) - Adults
6 week course �46 per person
This 6 week group tuition course is designed for absolute
beginners focusing on Finger Picking Acoustic Guitar
enabling quick and easy learning and an opportunity for
further development. This system works on developing finger
mechanics and the art of doing allowing playing within a
short period of time
What you will need: - An acoustic guitar
Day: - Probably Wednesday Late afternoon Evening
Time: - To be determined - Probably after 5 PM
This 6 week group tuition course will begin as soon as
sufficient numbers have enrolled
http://www.guitarlessonsuk.com/page5.html
Phone: 07818 720157

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