SE1 Direct 614: SummerFest in Archbishop's Park & more
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 614

Monday 13 August 2012                         ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Summer & Autumn Language Classes 2012
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies 
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum
* Business forum in association with Better Bankside

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Southwark schoolgirl to join Shard abseil
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6256

* Devons Mansions Vertical Garden relaunched
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6255

* Designers use Thames mud to create crockery range
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6254

* Olympic diversion sends motorists to Trinity Church Square
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6253

* Police: "25 alcohol seizures a week" in Waterloo park
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6252

* Westminster Bridge windfall gets Waterloo waterfall fixed
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6251

* St Thomas' sets up home birth team for Bermondsey
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6250

* Canon Gary Jenkins appointed vicar of Bermondsey churches
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6249

* Vince Cable: put start-up firms in Shard's empty offices
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6248

* Pop-up Mini Olympics extended till late October
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6247

* Southwark flies Jamaican flag at Tooley Street
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6246

* Paris Garden student residence sold to Bahrain firm
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6244

* St John's Churchyard reopened in time for Olympics
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6243

* Britain in Bloom: London Bridge goes for gardening gold
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6242

* Thameslink burials: memorial unveiled in Sidcup 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6241

* Man dies in 'contaminated drugs' scare at Vauxhall clubs
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6240

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{ Advert: Summer & Autumn Language Classes 2012  }

Thursday September 26th to Thursday November 28th

French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese

A series of lunchtime language courses will be running from
Thursday September 26th to Thursday November 28th

The lunchtime and evening courses will be held in-house at 
More London and are open to beginners, intermediate and
advanced speakers of French, Spanish and Italian. There are
also beginners and intermediate in Portuguese and German.

If you would like to enrol please contact Susan at
[email protected] for further information.

Clients include students from Norton Rose, Linklaters,
Slaughter and May, Addleshaw Goddards, Herbert Smith & GLA.

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Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php
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{ What's on this week }

ARCHBISHOP'S PARK WALK
Monday 13 August
1pm at Archbishop's Park,  Carlisle Lane; free; booking
essential 07588 502615 or [email protected]
Join the Friends of Archbishop's Park for a 45-minute guided
tour as part of the Living Memory heritage project. Explore
the heritage of this lovely Victorian park, teeming with
wildlife. Find out about Archbishop Temple, the old tuck
shop and discover the oldest feature in the park. View some
archive photos to compare the old and the new and hear about
future plans, including SummerFest and a pond. Suggested
donation to FoAP �3.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12960


A TOUR OF ELIZABETHAN BANKSIDE WITH THE ROSE
Monday 13 August
7pm at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street; �15 (conc
�12) from 020 7261 9565 or [email protected]
Join the Rose Theatre Trust for a tour of Elizabethan
London's Liberty of the Clink, home of the Bishop of
Winchester, the famous Rose and Globe Theatres and the foul
industries that even the Elizabethans considered unsightly.
Hear about London's three cities, the Frost Fairs and the
Winchester Geese, culminating with exclusive access to the
Rose, Bankside where you'll hear the history of Bankside's
first theatre.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12862


THE NEW ELEPHANT
Tuesday 14 August
6.30pm-8pm  at Crossway United Reformed Church, 100 New Kent
Road
A group of architecture students from London Metropolitan
University has spent the past year working in and around
Elephant & Castle trying to gain an understanding of the
people and area and looking at Lend Lease's proposals for
the Heygate Estate. The group has produced a collection of
projects which aimed to critique the developer's masterplan
proposals. There are three opportunities to view the group's
ideas: on Tuesday 14 August, Friday 17 August and Wednesday
22 August.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13090


SUMMERFEST AT ARCHBISHOP'S PARK
Friday 17 August
12pm-8pm  at Archbishop's Park,  Carlisle Lane; free
Help to bring Archbishop�s Park alive with circus, bouncy
castle, outdoor gallery, acoustic music and sport for all.
People of all ages, abilities and disabilities welcome. Try
circus classes and face painting from Hangar Arts Trust,
have a go on a tricycle with Wheels for Wellbeing, get Dr
Bike to fix your bicycle, join in Let�s Get Cooking with
Eden Caterers or make an artwork with Block 336. Visit the
pop-up Cinema Museum, sit down for afternoon tea and cake
then enjoy a Pimms in the evening with acoustic music and a
community choir.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12777


THE NEW ELEPHANT
Friday 17 August
12pm-2pm  at Crossway United Reformed Church, 100 New Kent
Road
A group of architecture students from London Metropolitan
University has spent the past year working in and around
Elephant & Castle trying to gain an understanding of the
people and area and looking at Lend Lease's proposals for
the Heygate Estate. The group has produced a collection of
projects which aimed to critique the developer's masterplan
proposals. There are three opportunities to view the group's
ideas: on Tuesday 14 August, Friday 17 August and Wednesday
22 August.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13091


366 DAYS OF KINDNESS - COME AND JOIN IN
Saturday 18 August
11am-7pm  at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square
Meet writer, performer and comedian Bernadette Russell, who
will be exhibiting her work 366 Days of Kindness at W&T
during August. In response to the London riots, Bernadette
was inspired to do one act of kindness for a stranger
everyday for a year. Bernadette will be at the shop
throughout the day, and invites you to come and see the
exhibition, say hello, do an act of kindness for a stranger
and share your tales with her.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13016


LATINO FESTIVAL BY CARNAVAL DEL PUEBLO
Saturday 18 August
12pm-9pm  at The Coronet, 28 New Kent Road; �3 from
www.carnavaldelpueblo.com
Despite London Pleasure Gardens going into administration
and cancelling all its events including Carnaval del Pueblo,
the CdP team has put together smaller festival to be held at
the Elephant. Latino Festival promises a programme of live
music, dance and capoeira from top of the range artists
including Fulanito, Tato Marenco Band, Oi Brasil, Fuerza
Vallenata, Cumbe, Tungurahua, Valenciz, Shakirita, Ayra
Valentina and the Mestizo Folk group. There will also be an
Andean Room and free salsa dance classes all day and music
from some of London's best latino DJs.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13089


THE GUT CLUB AT BERMONDSEY SQUARE
Sunday 19 August
1pm-6pm  at Bermondsey Square; free
A a one-day event including talks, screenings
and performance examining our primitive relationship to the
production, processing and consumption of food. Founded by
Joel Gray and Nick Simonin, The Gut Club draws on many
collaborators, artists, curators, musicians, actors,
gardeners, foragers and butchers who believe that food is,
and always will be, at the center of human cultural
practice. For the event on Bermondsey Square they will be
performing fresh recipes and edible offerings to the public
free of charge. The food will accompany a series of talks.
There will also be a series of film screenings in Shortwave
Cinema. Contributors include philosopher and gastrosopher
Professor Harald Lemke, psychologist Dr Tiina Eilola,
anthropologist Amy Godfrey-Smythe and forager Rupert
Burdock.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13075

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Community Outreach Workers � pool recruitment, City Lit
* Office Manager/PA, Local Dialogue LLP
* Finance worker, Waterloo Action Centre

See 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 }

* TO LET - 35 Westminster Bridge Road, Glenny LLP
* Desk space to rent, Lucid Rep

See 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 }

* Imagining Southwark (help with project needed)
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159709
* Post Olympics roadworks?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159699
* St Saviour's Bridge closing
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159659
* Would you like to perform at Bermondsey Street Festival?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159641
* Gymnastics for 11 and 12 year olds
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159579
* Nando's in Bermondsey Square Hotel
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159567
* Are you missing a cat?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159557
* Swimming Pool in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159542
* Cat needs home
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159472
* Pop-up Olympics
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159456
* Taxi Rank-London Bridge
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159422
* Lost engagement ring
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/159417

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 Spaces near Borough Market
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/159407

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

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