SE1 Direct 567: Bermondsey Street Festival, Arthur Potts Dawson competition & more
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 567

Monday 19 September 2011                      ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Alexander Technique at South Bank Alexander Centre
* Win brunch with Arthur Potts Dawson and Good Energy
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Dozens of scrolling advert panels to appear on SE1 streets
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5528

* Two jailed for manslaughter of Erik Rosero in Southwark St
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5526

* Work starts on �3.2m Jubilee Gardens transformation
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5517

* 25,000 sign Ministry of Sound petition against towers
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5524

* Council bungle delays Ministry of sound planning showdown
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5518

* Peter Wilkinson resigns as Borough Market chairman
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5521

* Man assaulted in Tanner Street after 'demand for cash'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5522

* Japan Matsuri at County Hall on the South Bank
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5527

* Temporary gardens created in South Bank parking spaces
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5523

* Remains of Roman bath house found on Borough High Street
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5520

* A garden in the ruins of Winchester Palace: appeal launch
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5512

* Borough Market invokes 18th-century law against Vinopolis
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5519

* Latest designs for Mary Seacole memorial at St Thomas'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5516

* Thames Clippers extends Tate to Tate service to Vauxhall
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5515

* Bermondsey constituency to span Southwark-Lambeth border
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5514

* David Walliams ends �1m Thames swim at South Bank
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5513

* Gorillas descend on City Hall
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5525

* Johanna Primary School relaunches as an Oasis academy
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5511

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{ Advert }

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{ Competition }

Win brunch at Roast restaurant with Arthur Potts Dawson

Good Energy, the UK's only 100 per cent renewable
electricity supplier, has linked up with green chef Arthur
Potts Dawson to mark its sponsorship of The Real Food
Harvest Festival, running from 23 to 25 September at
Southbank Centre.

We're offering one lucky reader (and a friend...) the chance
to win brunch at Roast restaurant in Borough Market on
Saturday 24 September - hosted by Arthur himself!

For your chance to win, visit:
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/promotions/goodenergy/

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{ What's on this week }

A MORE GLORIOUS HOLE: CARAVAN THEATRE
Monday 19 September
12pm-4pm at Bankside Mix,  Canvey Street; free
Housed in a 1970s caravan, making it possibly the smallest
mobile theatre space in London, performances will be staged
for audiences of not more than six people at a time.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11513


GRANDCHILDREN OF THE BLITZ
Monday 19 September
4.30pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street;
free
Since February 2010, the young people of Bermondsey,
Rotherhithe and Deptford have been interviewing elders in
the local community about their wartime childhood. During
this conversation, members of London Bubble will be talking
about the project and presenting their website containing
the interviews, a bomb damage map of the local area, our
photo gallery, profiles of interviewees and interviewers.
Come along if local history interests you. Come along if
theatre and stories interest you. Everyone is very welcome.
They will also be talking about the play that has emerged
from the elders' stories: Blackbirds.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11569


BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM
Monday 19 September
6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street
Autumn open forum evening to catch up on latest
developments. David Stothard from the City of London
Corporation will speak about the London River Park planning
application. There will also be a presentation on the plans
to spruce up Great Suffolk Street by Graeme Sutherland of
Adams and Sutherland Architects. Plus updates on Bankside's
neighbourhood plan, the pre-Olympics improvements to the
riversides walkway and other major local developments.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11380


THE DEVIL: CARAVAN THEATRE
Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 September
12 noon-4pm at Bankside riverside walkway,  Bankside; free
Created and performed by Shunt co-founder Hannah Ringham
this ten-minute interactive piece is inspired by our idea of
the devil. Housed in a 1970s caravan, making it possibly the
smallest mobile theatre space in London, performances will
be staged for audiences of not more than six people at a
time.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11515


CHARLES DICKENS IN THE BOROUGH: THE MAN AND HIS BOOKS
Wednesday 21 September
1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High St; free
A talk and slideshow by Dr Patricia Dark, with contributions
from others. An over-50s club event. Refreshments provided.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11495


EDIBLE BANKSIDE WALK
Wednesday 21 September
Starts 1pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street; free
Hej from Bankside Open Spaces Trust leads a walk around
local food growing gardens to collect a small bundle of
crops. The fresh produce will be run up as a stir fry at The
Table. Book on [email protected] or 020 7928 3998.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11561


EXHIBITION OF PROPOSALS FOR PUPPET WORKSHOP IN THE CUT
Wednesday 21 September
5pm-8pm  at National Theatre Studio, 83-101 The Cut
The NT is now proposing to use the vacant yard next to the
Studio to build a home for Handspring UK, the newly-formed
English arm of the South Africa-based puppet company, which
has been set up to develop new projects and opportunities
that have arisen from the success of War Horse. This will be
a compact structure, three storeys at the front scaling down
to a single storey at the rear, made from modular
components, and housing workshops, offices and meeting
spaces. Local residents are invited to view and comment on
the designs for the proposed building which will be on
display. Tea and coffee will be available.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11570


WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 21 September
7pm (doors open 6.30pm) at Southwark College, The Cut
Regular public meeting of the group that monitors proposed
developments in Waterloo. Hear from the developers, ask
questions and help to shape the community's response.
Tonight's agenda includes a new housing and restaurant
development on Joan Street, providing 18 private
family-sized flats and a restaurant on the ground floor
facing the existing restaurants in the Isabella Street
arches. Will this complement the emerging night-time uses,
or contribute to problems of disturbance to existing
residents? Plus find out about a new swimming pool and large
student tower block proposed in Vauxhall. And discuss local
environment policy and open spaces: What planning policies
should WCDG promote to force improvements to the quality of
life in Waterloo? Bankside Open Spaces Trust will help
consider the future for open spaces including Waterloo
Millennium Green.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10363


THE ILLUSIONIST: FREE OPEN-AIR MOVIE SCREENING
Wednesday 21 September
7.30pm at The Scoop,  More London Riverside; free
Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of
a seat. Cushions are available for hire and food and drink
can be purchased at the entrance. You are welcome to bring
your own picnic (no glass).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11438


A MORE GLORIOUS HOLE: CARAVAN THEATRE
Thursday 22 to Friday 23 September
12 noon-4pm at Bankside riverside walkway,  Bankside; free
Part of the Merge Festival. Housed in a 1970s caravan,
making it possibly the smallest mobile theatre space in
London, performances will be staged for audiences of not
more than six people at a time.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11514


THE SOCIAL NETWORK: FREE OPEN-AIR MOVIE SCREENING
Thursday 22 September
7.30pm at The Scoop,  More London Riverside; free
Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of
a seat. Cushions are available for hire and food and drink
can be purchased at the entrance. You are welcome to bring
your own picnic (no glass).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11439


NORWEGIAN MEMORIAL SERVICE AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Friday 23 September
11am at Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge
A memorial service for all those killed on 22 July in Oslo
city centre by a bomb and on the same day by gunfire on
Utoya Island. The memorial service is in collaboration with
the Royal Norwegian Embassy in London and the Norwegian
Church in London. Representatives from the British
government will attend the memorial service. This memorial
service is open to anyone who wishes to attend. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11376


MOVE MARLBOROUGH - HAVE YOUR SAY ON MARLBOROUGH PLAYGROUND
Friday 23 September
3.30pm-6pm  at Marlborough Playground,  Union Street
What sport facilities would you like to see at the
Marlborough Playground? Come to this event and share your
ideas with Bankside Open Spaces Trust as well as joining in
the fun activities.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11486


THE AFRICAN QUEEN: FREE OPEN-AIR MOVIE SCREENING
Friday 23 September
7.30pm at The Scoop,  More London Riverside; free
Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of
a seat. Cushions are available for hire and food and drink
can be purchased at the entrance. You are welcome to bring
your own picnic (no glass).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11440


REAL FOOD HARVEST FESTIVAL ON THE SOUTH BANK
Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September
Fri & Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 12 noon-6pm at Southbank Centre;
free
Bringing together 120 producers, a top line-up of chefs,
livestock and entertainment, this is a fantastic opportunity
to taste and buy the very best produce the UK has to offer,
at this exceptional time of the year. The event will be held
on three sides of the Royal Festival Hall, including the
Queen's Walk. It will feature demonstrations by chefs
including Arthur Potts Dawson, Valentina Harris, Cyrus
Todiwala and Mickael Weiss.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11459


BERMONDSEY STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday 24 September
11am till late; free
This annual event is now in its fifth year. The usual
favourites are on the schedule including the dog show,
fashion show, children's activities and maypole dancing.
Highlights for 2011 include a fancy dress parade starting in
Bermondsey Square at 11am. Join in the hunt for 'Spring
Heeled Jack' in a new promenade theatre piece written
exclusively for the festival by Jack George. Appreciate new
exclusive Contemporary dance from Jemma Bicknell or 'Get
your Apps out' and join the impromptu iPhone Orchestra on
the new Performance stage. Bermondsey Square features music
and DJs during the day and an outdoor film screening of
Cabaret in the evening, in association with Shortwave
Cinema. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10531


ST MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH FAIR
Saturday 24 September
10am-4pm  at St Mary Magdalen,  Bermondsey Street
St Mary Magdalen Church is holding a fundraising fair to
coincide with the Bermondsey Street Festival. Inside the
church (10am-4pm) there will be music from the organisers of
the Classics With My Baby concert series as well as readings
from Shakespeare and the King James Bible. Tours of the
church will also be available. In the churchyard between 12
noon and 3pm there will be a barbecue, tea and cakes, bouncy
castle, face painting and live music.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11512


EDIBLE BANKSIDE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday 24 September
12pm-5pm at Mint Street Adventure Playground,Southwark
Bridge Road; free
Join Bankside Open Spaces Trust to celebrate the first year
of its food growing projects. Come and learn more about the
projects, setting up your own food growing projects and gain
information from local residents and visiting professionals.
* Talks on food growing and bee-keeping
* BBQ cooking local produce from BOST's food growing sites.
Bring along a dish of your own to share.
* Harvest festival related sports and games
* Live music from a local group
* Arts and crafts
* Foodie quiz with prizes to be won
* Recipe swap - please email Hej your favourite recipe -
she'll be compiling a sheet and handing it around on the
day: [email protected] 
There will also be an update on plans for Mint Street Park.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11480


EXPLORING SEAFARING LONDON: TOWER BRIDGE TO GREENWICH
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September
Meet Sat 12 noon or Sun 12.30pm at City Hall,  The Queen's
Walk; free
Free guided walk from Tower Bridge to Greenwich via
Rotherhithe and Deptford. Part of Walk London's Autumn
Ambles weekend.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11488


LONDON'S HIDDEN TREASURES: FREE GUIDED WALKS
Saturday 24 September
Meet 10.30am or 2.30pm at exit 6 of Waterloo Tube on York
Road at Waterloo Station,  Waterloo Road; free
Free guided walk from the South Bank to the Tower of London.
This walk offers everyone the chance to learn something new
about parts of London they pass on a daily basis. Part of
Walk London's Autumn Ambles weekend.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11490


THE AMAZING HISTORY OF THE BANKS OF THE RIVER THAMES
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September
Meet 2pm at exit 6 of Waterloo Tube on York Road at Waterloo
Station,  Waterloo Road; free
Free guided walk from Waterloo to London Bridge exploring
the South Bank and Bankside. Part of Walk London's Autumn
Ambles weekend.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11491


FROM THE ROMANS TO NORMAN FOSTER
Sunday 25 September
Meet 10.30am or 2.30pm at City Hall,  The Queen's Walk; free
Walk led by official City of London Guide. The walk spans
2000 years of history taking in City of London livery
companies, Wren churches, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Part
of Walk London's Autumn Ambles weekend.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11489


CITY HALL TO CANARY WHARF GUIDED WALK
Sunday 25 September
Meet 11am at City Hall,  The Queen's Walk; free
Guided walk with Peter Finch (chairman of the River Thames
Society). Part of Walk London's Autumn Ambles weekend.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11487


THE POOL OF LONDON AND TOOLEY STREET IN THE BLITZ
Sunday 25 September
Meet 11am by the wooden cross in southern churchyard at
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �8
Join Neil Bright to discover how Cannon Street Station was
saved by a train driver, how the Monument survived despite
bombs falling all around. Highlights include the remains of
St Dunstan in the East. Hear how All Hallows was gutted, how
the Tower of London's moat was utilised, hear tales of
bravery of our Merchant Fleet, discover accounts of bombs
falling in and around Tooley Street, see the rejuvenated
remains of St John's Horsleydown and find out how Guy's
Hospital played such an important role during the War.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11414


DICKENS WALK WITH STEPHEN HUMPHREY
Sunday 25 September
Meet 2.30pm at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; �1; booking
essential 020 7735 6716
Local historian Stephen Humphrey leads a Charles Dickens
walk around the Borough High Street area.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11427

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Part time design and print assistant, Colourcentric Ltd
* Administrative Officer, Leathermarket JMB

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 }

* Bermondsey Street - Self contained Offices

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

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Sainsbury's coming to The Cut
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145464
* The fireplace shop on Old Kent Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145403
* Michael Caine Mural on New Kent Road - where's it gone?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145358
* Good Locksmith in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145429
* Lost Keys!
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145426
* 1985 BBC Arena about the Old Kent Road: now on YouTube
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145406
* Pampering sessions/days
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145506
* Handyman Required
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145495
* Boris bike full docking stations
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145324
* Westfield Stratford
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145284
* Woman abused outside White Hart Pub SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145275
* Baby massage and first aid
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145274
* Plasterer Recommendation
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145262
* Lant Street - safety?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145258
* Large tree blown over in Mermaid Court
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145223

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 }

* Wanted: Small winter storage area in return for food!
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/145225
* Small non-serviced office required
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/145055

Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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