SE1 Direct 482: Maslenitsa Russian Festival and much more
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 482

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Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Monday 1 February 2010                        ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Meetings & Conferences at the Union Jack Club
* What's on this week
* February issue of 'in SE1'
* 3 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: Host homes for international volunteers
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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

* BBC's Justin Webb delivers John Harvard lecture
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4322

* New low-cost gym at Colombo Centre after �650k refurb
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4321

* Knife crime: "it's time to take charge" says Grace Idowu
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4320

* Pictures: Southwark's Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4319
 
* Crocodiles on the South Bank at London Aquarium
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4318

* Jubilee line buses now serving Southwark and Waterloo
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4317

* Globe offers free Macbeth tickets to 14,000 teenagers
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4316

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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'.


DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT ACCOMMODATION IN WATERLOO: DROP-IN
Monday 1 February
2pm-8pm  at Living Space, 1 Coral Street
Come and look at UNITE's plans to redevelop Imprima House at
268-282 Waterloo Road as student accommodation. For more
information please contact Kirsten Hulstein on 020 7357 6606
or email [email protected] 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8528


THE ROLE OF THEATRE IN CONFLICT & WAR
Monday 1 February
7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at St John's Waterloo,
Waterloo Road; Wine, juice and snacks �3
St John's Waterloo in collaboration with the Young Vic has
organised an evening based on the compelling new play 'I Am
Yusuf and This Is My Brother' by Amir Nizar Zuabi. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8501


THIS JUST IN... LIVE COMEDY BASED ON SOUTH LONDON PRESS
Tuesday 2 February
8.30pm at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields; �7/�5
The improvised comedy news show from award winning Brighton
Improvisers the Maydays. The show is based on articles from
that day's South London Press cut out by the audience
moments before the show.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8364


SCOTT ANDERSON: GUEST CHEF AT BOROUGH MARKET
Thursday 4 February
12.30pm-1.30pm  at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street; free
Visit the Jubilee area of the market to see guest chef Scott
Anderson create delicious dishes using fresh produce sourced
entirely from Borough Market's traders. Taste Scott's
cooking, collect the recipe pages from the market website
and recreate the same dishes at home. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8313


RUSH HOUR CONCERT
Thursday 4 February
6pm at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road; free
Free concert by young musicians from Southbank Sinfonia.
Enjoy a free glass of wine.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8306


SEEKING SANCTUARY: A CIVIL RESPONSE
Thursday 4 February
7pm-8.30pm at Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral,
London Bridge; free
Public Forum on asylum and refuge with Chris Cleave, author
of two novels, The Other Hand and Incendiary, and freelance
journalist Jonathan Cox from Sanctuary for Citizens, Canon
Ruth Worsley from the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
and Tom Greig of the UK Border Agency. Event organised by
the Justice and Development Group.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8324


THE BULLDOG FLIRT TOUR ON BANKSIDE
Friday 5 February
Meet 6.45 prompt for a 7pm start at Tate Modern,  Bankside;
�25 from http://www.flirtology.co.uk
Anthropologist and body language expert Jean Smith invitrs
guests to embark on The Bulldog Flirt Tour along Bankside
and fine tune their flirting skills in time for Valentine's
Day.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8377


FLAMING FUSE 
Friday 5 February
7pm-8.30pm  at Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George's Road;
free; booking essential 020 7091 9650
This performance piece by Laura Wilson involves the striking
and extinguishing the contents of an entire box of matches
in a darkened room. The sizzle of each match is amplified
and the performer illuminated before discarding the match
and starting again until all the matches have been used.
After the performance, Laura Wilson will be in conversation
with artist Jefford Horrigan.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8184


STORIES AND CRAFT-MAKING
Saturday 6 February
2.30pm-4pm at East Street Library, 168-179 Old Kent Road;
free
Stories and craft-making about Chinese New Year for ages
5-12.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8448


FAMILY CONCERT AT MORLEY COLLEGE
Sunday 7 February
10.30am-12.30pm  at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge
Road; �6; children �3; family (2+2) �12
Music and dance for all the family. Young string players
from London's Suzuki Group dazzle with their talent and
dedication - especially for the little ones. Ella Parker
dances Flamenco and shows us how to clap our hands and stamp
our feet to the passionate music of Spain.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7742


SMALL ISLAND - FREE SCREENING AT IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Sunday 7 February
Part 1 11am; Part 2 1.30pm; Q&A 3pm at Cinema, Imperial War
Museum,  Lambeth Road; free
A chance to see BBC One's two-part drama Small Island on the
big screen in the Imperial War Museum's cinema, followed by
a Q&A with the producer Vicky Licorish. Shown in two parts,
this is an epic love story about the determined pursuit of
dreams in the face of seemingly insurmountable barriers.
Small Island is adapted from Andrea Levy's best-selling
award-winning novel. Please be advised that this programme
contains content which is not suitable for young children.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8361


MASLENITSA RUSSIAN FESTIVAL IN POTTERS FIELDS PARK
Sunday 7 February
1pm-6pm  at Potters Fields Park,  Tooley Street; free
In this free family-friendly festival Ensemble Productions
aim to present a spectacular line-up of Russian culture for
both Russians living in London and British people interested
in Russian culture, and music and dance generally. Plus
children's entertainment in The Scoop at More London.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8312


SONGS OF PRAISE FROM 'MODERN SOUTHWARK' THIS SUNDAY
Sunday 7 February
5pm on BBC One
Diane Louise Jordan meets some residents from the London
Borough of Southwark, including playwright John Constable
who's given the medieval mystery play a modern twist, and
the parents whose step of faith will save lives.
Angel Voices and Before the Throne of God are amongst the
hymns, old and new, sung in the glorious setting of
Southwark Cathedral. The second of two editions recorded in
Southwark last Easter.
Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qs44y


WE ARE THE LAMBETH BOYS BY SE1 UNITED: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB
Monday 8 February
7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate
Modern,  Bankside; free
A group of young people from SE1 United made a short film
which compared life as it was in the fifties and life as it
is now for young people in Lambeth. This screening will be
supported by a discussion as well as footage of Karen
Reisz's 1959 film We are the Lambeth Boys which inspired the
film. Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at
those living in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member
(it's free) email [email protected] or join at
door.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8327

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{ February issue of 'in SE1' }

The February issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is
out now; it'll soon be available at the usual 75 locations
across the area.

You can also grab a PDF version from http://www.inSE1.co.uk

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{ Local job vacancies }

* People required for research on NHS
* Neighbourhood Centre Cleaner, Coin St Community Builders
* Office Admin, Order Processing and Customer Service

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

* Noise at night in Tennis Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121960
* Butcher near London Bridge
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121959
* Seville oranges
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121945
* Pub with live music and shop?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121842
* Washing machine repair in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121824
* Clothes for Haiti collection places in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121808
* Activities for 3 year old?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121784
* Cranial osteopath
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121716
* Car Cleaning
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121692
* Proposed Metropolitan Police Safer Neighbourhood Unit
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121686
* Dog Walker Needed SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121685
* Hall to hire for childrens party?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121674
* Local performers wanted!
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121638
* Pet Insurance
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121611
* Carpet fitter
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121573
    
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 }

* Recommendations for part time cleaner for local theatre
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/121379
* Desk Space Required
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/121142
 
Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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{ Noticeboard }

Throughout 2010, the SE1 community is being invited to
support the work of international development charity VSO.
Between May and July, Southwark will host a team of
twenty-four motivated young volunteers aged between 18-25,
from Yemen, Morocco, Egypt, Netherlands, Bosnia and the UK. 

Working together to complete over 6,000 hours of voluntary
work and help the local community, the team from Global
Xchange will have spent three months volunteering in Egypt
before their arrival south of the river.  

The joint partnership between VSO and the British Council
gives young people the opportunity to really make a
difference in a developing country as well as a UK
community. This will be the third year the youth
volunteering scheme has visited Southwark.

Southwark Programme Supervisor Georgina Richards is urgently
looking for host homes for the volunteers during their stay:

"If you have a spare room and would like to be part of this
exciting international experience, please do get in touch.
We ensure the experience is as hassle free as possible and
we help by offering a financial contribution of �100 per
week towards food costs of housing a pair of volunteers."

Contact Georgina Richards: 07785 741395,
[email protected]

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