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SE1 Direct 538: World Book Night & Voicelab tasters sessions ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 538 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 28 February 2011 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Deep Tissue & Therapeutic Massage * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Noticeboard: WaCoCo wants your green news ============================================================ { 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 * Simon Schama, Potters Fields Park and the 9/11 artwork Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5131 * Bankside electricity substation handed over to Tate Modern Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5133 * Southwark's budget debate: what SE1 councillors had to say Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5132 * Affordable housing to be required in Southwark student accommodation schemes Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5130 * Boris's latest Crossrail cash grab will hit Elephant regeneration says Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5129 * Fridge from rubbish depot goes on show at Design Museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5128 =========================================================== { Advert } Deep Tissue & Therapeutic Massage Deep Tissue Massage focuses on areas of tension, stiffness and pain in the muscles and joints. Applying deep pressure can: * release tension, stiffness and pain * increase flexibility and mobility * improve physical performance * speed up recovery from injuries * break down old scar tissue and adhesions Therapeutic Massage is deeply relaxing and calming but energising, providing: * general all-over body maintenance * balancing of digestive, nervous and other body systems * enhanced immune system * re-alignment of body posture To make an appointment or for more information contact: Danielle Barnett LCM (Dip.) Tel: 07533 212342 Email: [email protected] Based in London SE1 ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php We're now taking bookings for 2012; this year's fully booked ============================================================ { 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'. FRIENDS OF WATERLOO LIBRARY Tuesday 1 & Friday 4 March 3pm-6pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh Two special events organised by the Friends of Waterloo Library to gather support for the library which is under threat of closure. All ages welcome for storytelling, poster design competition, raffle and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10548 BOROUGH HIGH STREET RESURFACING INFORMATION SESSIONS Wednesday 2 & Saturday 5 March Wed 5pm-7pm and Sat 10am-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street Transport for London is planning to resurface Borough High Street and to repave the footways. The works are due to start in late March. TfL is organising two information sessions for businesses and residents to find out more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10493 VOICELAB TASTER SESSION FOR FAMILIES Wednesday 2 March 5pm-6pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street; free; booking essential: 020 7021 1600 or [email protected] Voicelab, Southbank Centre's vocal initiative, invites families to come and join in with a free singing workshop led by Mary King, Voicelab director and internationally acclaimed vocal artist and star of Channel 4's Musicality and Opportunity. No previous singing experience required. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10529 VOICELAB TASTER SESSION FOR ADULTS Wednesday 2 March 7pm-9pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street; free; booking essential: 020 7021 1600 or [email protected] Voicelab, Southbank Centre's vocal initiative, invites adults to come and join in with a free singing workshop led by Mary King, Voicelab director and internationally acclaimed vocal artist and star of Channel 4's Musicality and Opportunity. No previous singing experience required. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10528 THE VALUE OF PEOPLE AT WORK: JUST REWARDS, DUE RECOGNITION? Thursday 3 March 7pm-8.30pm at The Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free The Justice & Development Group presents a public forum with Stephen Overell (associate director, The Work Foundation); Rona Collins (leader, integrated technology development, IBM, India) andMatthew Bolton (Living Wage Campaign, Citizens UK). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10563 THE WAY AHEAD FOR MINT STREET? PUBLIC CONSULTATION Friday 4 March 4pm at Mint Street Park, Southwark Bridge Road Funding has been made available to make big changes to Mint Street Park. Please come and have your say on what you think of plans for this open space. Meet by the new stage at 4pm. Refreshments and activities for children will be provided at the adventure playground. Contact 020 7403 3393 or [email protected] for further details. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10530 REAL FOOD MARKET ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12 noon-6pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road The Real Food Market takes place on the first weekend of every month giving Londoners the opportunity to buy fresh, high quality, affordable products, direct from 40 carefully selected Real Food producers. As well as great produce there'll be live cookery demonstrations, livestock to help re-connect people back to where their food comes from and alfresco hog roasts from Canteen. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10534 WOMEN'S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 4 March 1.30pm at Bermondsey Central Hall, 256 Bermondsey Street; free Speaker: Revd Dr Janet Collett. Theme: How many loaves have you � Praying for Chile. Followed by refreshments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10537 WOMEN'S HISTORY WALK Saturday 5 March 11am; free; booking essential: 020 7021 1600 or [email protected] A walk around Borough and North Southwark looking at women of historical significance from the area as part of celebrations for International Women's Day. Both men and women welcome to attend the walk. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10526 WORLD BOOK NIGHT AT JOHN HARVARD LIBRARY Saturday 5 March 5pm-10pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free Book Aid International, Southwark Libraries and World Book Night present an evening of book-giving, readings, live music, two giant book sculptures and a reading and Q&A session from special guest Alexander Masters, author of Stuart: A Life Backwards. Throughout the evening at John Harvard library there will be a team of World book night book-givers enthusing about their favourite books and handing out free copies to lucky readers. For every �2 you donate to Book Aid International, another book will be put into the hands of someone who really needs it. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10532 ST DAVID'S DAY SERVICE Sunday 6 March 11am at Welsh Chapel, 90 Southwark Bridge Road; free Bilingual family service for St David's Day led by the Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP. Two choirs will be taking part in the service. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10547 ISRAEL-PALESTINE: LIFE IN A CONFLICT ZONE Sunday 6 March 4pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; �5 (conc �3) To launch the photographic exhibition Struggling To Share The Promised Land by David Lurie and creative exhibition Living In Conflict by Martyn Stanton Harris, Woolfson & Tay presents artist Martyn Stanton Harris, Israeli director, poet and writer Shira Geffen, Palestinian journalist and writer Rabai al-Madhoun and comedian Ivor Dembina. Event includes screening of What About Me? There will be a panel discussion moderated by writer and editor Shaun Levin. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10570 BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM: OPEN FORUM Monday 7 March 6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street Come and meet your neighbours and find out more on Bankside issues * Bankside licensing saturation policy update * What are the future developments likely to affect residents? * Bankside Urban Forest update Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10518 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Sustainability in Heritage Traineeship, Garden Museum 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 ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } * 4 Spare desks on Bermondsey Street, Mandarin * Space available in contemporary office in London Bridge * Space Available in Spacious Office in SE11 * New office space in London Bridge available for letting Details at 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 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Recommendations of a local carpet cleaning firm http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136904 * Fantastic Mr Fox! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136894 * Gas Fitter Recommendation for a Small Job http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136893 * Northern Soul @ London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136875 * Wabi Shebele restaurant closed down http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136859 * Southwark Park Nursing Home or Dustbin? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136836 * Chambers Wharf Development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136829 * Washing machine engineer http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136734 * Blackfriars Bridge Cycle Lane http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136726 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 } * Office space for 2 desks needed near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/136086 * 6 desk spaces required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/135325 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } WaCoCo wants your GREEN news Please tell us GREEN things you and your community group, tenants and residents association or housing co-op have been up to. We are looking for GREEN stories to include in our newsletter and local press, deadline FRIDAY. Please send your GREEN stories to Abigail Tripp, WaCoCo, [email protected] or call me and I'll write them down over the phone 07588 502615. ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2011 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================