SE1 Direct 627: Your Monday news and events briefing
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 627

Monday 12 November 2012                       ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: The Alexander Technique and staying youthful
* 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 }

* Councillors approve Elephant leisure centre & tower
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6412

* New Guy's Hospital cancer centre approved by councillors
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6414

* Waterloo's Elizabeth House redevelopment gets green light
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6413

* London Bridge Cycle Park to close as On Your Bike moves
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6415

* Southwark Fire Station closure threat: petition launched
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6410

* Milroy Walk shuts as King's Reach Tower development begins
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6409

* Campaign for safer roads at Elephant & Castle
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6408

* Historic local legislative curiosities to be repealed
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6407

* Wheelchair loan service helps Bankside OAPs go further
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6419

* Justin Welby prepares to move in to Lambeth Palace
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6418

* Man jailed for life for murder at Pulse club in SE1
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6417

* Artists' playful reinventions of the Underground roundel
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6416

* ITV plans multicoloured LED lights for South Bank tower
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6411

* Inspector OKs demolition of Glasshill Street studios
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6406

* 'Flying saucer' at Tower Bridge for Halo 4 launch
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/6405

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{ Advert: The Alexander Technique and staying youthful }

At the end of their first Alexander Technique lesson most of
my clients agree they look five years younger.  Someone I
used to teach referred to her weekly Alexander lesson as her
"Alexander facelift."

What has changed?  The way in which we move reveals a lot
about age: as we get older we stiffen our bodies and
restrict our range of movement.

Also, as people get older their eyes tend to get smaller and
their faces get fixed.  Children have big eyes and alive,
elastic faces.  George Orwell said "At 50, everyone has the
face he deserves."

My colleague Elizabeth Walker was recently interviewed on
Woman's Hour because she was still working, teaching the
Alexander Technique at 97.  When I first met her she was 87
but looked 60.  She had a youthful twinkle in here eye and
she was upright � not with "shoulders back", "core
stability" good posture but with a lithe, poised body.

The Alexander Technique gives us back an effortless,
economic way of moving and being upright, and a light,
responsive face.

Too good to be true?  Contact us to arrange a free
introductory session.
020 7928 6378  or  [email protected]

South Bank Alexander Centre
27 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY
http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk

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{ What's on this week }

BEAUTIFUL THING: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB
Monday 12 November
7pm (refreshments from 7pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate
Modern,  Bankside; free to members
1996 romantic comedy directed by Hettie Macdonald. In a
suburb of south London, young Jamie is escaping sport hours,
to avoid being the victim of his comrades. Young Ste, his
neighbour, is beaten by his father, and comes to sleep
overnight. They discover new feelings, sleeping in the same
bed. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily
intended for residents of Southwark and Lambeth. To join
(it's free) email [email protected] or call 020
7401 5176.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13110


VAUXHALL IN THE BLITZ
Tuesday 13 November
11am; suggested donation �3; book via
[email protected] 020 7021 1600
History walk around Vauxhall with Chris Everett looking at
the area during the Second World War. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13445


SHELL CENTRE FINAL ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION
Tuesday 13 to Wednesday 14 November
Tue 11.30am-6pm; Wed 12 noon-7pm at Shell Centre,  York Road
An exhibition displaying the final proposals for the Shell
Centre redevelopment before the planning application is
submitted this winter. The last exhibition, in July,
presented the final masterplan and this will focus on the
final architectural proposals. There will also be feedback
sessions (Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 November 6.30pm) where the
proposals can be discussed with the project team. This will
focus on the animation of the public realm, to include
ground level experience, retail and other uses. These
sessions have limited seating so need to be booked via
[email protected] 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13470


ANNIVERSARY - AN ACT OF MEMORY: ACT 47
Tuesday 13 November
1.30pm at Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge; free
During November artist Monica Ross works with children from
Cathedral Primary School to internalise the rights and
responsibilities to which every human being is entitled.
Cathedral Primary School was the first school in the borough
to achieve a Rights Respecting School Award from UNICEF.�
Children from Class 4 will join Monica in a collective
recitation � from memory - of the entire text of The
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). � Act 47 is
the first recitation by children in Monica Ross�s ongoing
performance series, Anniversary � an act of memory. � Act 47
is produced by Beaconsfield with Act of Memory and Cathedral
Primary School and supported by Arts Council England.	
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13379


THE BETWEEN THE WARS ARCHITECTURE OF LAMBETH
Tuesday 13 November
7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing
Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; non-members �1
Lecture by Edmund Bird, the Mayor of London's heritage
advisor. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13256


FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL
Thursday 15 November
1pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
Recital by husband and wife duo Matthew Jones (viola/violin)
and pianist Annabel Thwaite, both highly acclaimed for their
international performance work as soloists, recitalists and
chamber musicians. Followed by refreshments.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13423


CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Thursday 15 November
1.30pm-4pm  at Blackfriars Settlement, 90-94 Great Suffolk
Street
Craft items, tombola, nearly new stall and more.
Refreshments, cakes and snacks for sale.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13477


OASIS ACADEMY SOUTH BANK PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING
Thursday 15 November
1.30pm-3.30pm  at Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road
In July Oasis was given permission by the Department for
Education to open a new, small, co-educational secondary
school in Waterloo. Oasis Academy South Bank, which will
open in September 2013, will begin with an initial intake of
120 Year 7 students from the local community. At this public
consultation meeting Oasis will update you on the progress
made in establishing the new school and discuss the change
of use planning application which the Department for
Education has submitted to the London Borough of Lambeth for
Hercules House in Hercules Road.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13386


THE TIME OF OUR LIVES? CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL IN AGEING
Thursday 15 November
7pm-8.30pm  at Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral,
London Bridge; free
A Southwark Cathedral Justice and Development Group public
forum. Speakers: Dr Catherine Bryant, Consultant
Geriatrician, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
Lord Sutherland of Houndwood, Chair of Royal Commission
(1997) Long Term Care of the Elderly and Canon Dr James
Woodward, St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13383


BACH TO BABY
Friday 16 November
10.30am (eat cake and mingle from 10am) at St Mary Magdalen,
Bermondsey Street; adults �10 (children free) at the door
Brought to you by award-winning concert pianist and local
mum Miaomiao Yu. Studies show classical music can bring
tremendous benefits to young children, but the idea is
simply to bring adults and kids of all ages together for a
lively morning of exceptional music. Suitable for both under
5s and under 95s. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13139


CATFISH: COIN STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD FILM CLUB
Friday 16 November
7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at Coin Street Neighbourhood
Centre, 108 Stamford Street; �4 including refreshments
Young filmmakers document their colleague's budding online
friendship with a young woman and her family which leads to
an unexpected series of discoveries.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13267


CELEBRATING THE IDEAL
Friday 16 November
10.30am-12pm  at Lambeth Mission & St Mary's, 3-5 Lambeth
Road; free
The 40th anniversary of St Mary's Lambeth and Lambeth
Mission Anglican-Methodist ecumenical partnership is marked
by the showing of Lambeth Boys and Vauxhall Memories films.
Admission and refreshments are free. Donations go to Robes
(charity working with homeless people) and Vauxhall City
Farm.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13450


COOLTAN ARTS LARGACTYL SHUFFLE: WILLIAM BLAKE WALK
Saturday 17 November
12pm-4pm  at Tate Modern,  Bankside; free; donations
appreciated
A guided stigma-busting cultural walk designed to encourage
mental and physical wellbeing, through art, exercise, humour
and history. This month's walk focuses on William Blake, an
English poet, painter, and printmaker (1757 - 1827) who is
considered a seminal figure in the history of both the
poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. Starting from
Tate Modern and finishing at his burial place at Bunhill
Fields this walk will explore the City of London along the
way. The walk leaders will offer talks and readings
exploring the themes of Blake's work and life, covering
poetry, art, Blake's influence on artists, religion,
politics, revolutionaries and mental health. The walk
leaders wear orange high-viz vests and rucksacks. Call
CoolTan Arts on 07985 658443 if you cannot find the group of
walkers on the day. The Largactyl Shuffle is named after the
oldest anti-psychotic drug Largactil that can have extreme
physical side effects including a distinctive shambolic
gait, or 'shuffling'. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13482


ORGAN RECITAL BY PETER WRIGHT
Saturday 17 November
1.15pm at St George's Cathedral,  Lambeth Road; free
The organist of Southwark's Anglican cathedral gives a
lunchtime recital at the Roman Catholic cathedral.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13337


CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 17 November
2pm-4pm  at Setchell TRA Hall,  Hazel Way; 20p
Setchell Estate Tenants' & Residents' Association. Bargains
galore: bric-a-brac, books, tombola, raffle and
refreshments.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13340


40TH ANNIVERSARY SERVICE: ST MARY'S & LAMBETH MISSION LEP
Sunday 18 November
10.30am at Lambeth Mission & St Mary's, 3-5 Lambeth Road
A North Lambeth Parish united service marking the 40th
anniversary of the local ecumenical partnership which saw
the St Mary Lambeth congregation walk up Lambeth Road to
join the Methodists at Lambeth Mission. The old parish
church next to Lambeth Palace is now the Garden Museum. The
last priest-in-charge, Roderick Wells, is returning to
preach. Those attending the anniversary service are asked to
email [email protected] or telephone 020
7735 2166. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13373

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Young Farmers Club Coordinator, Surrey Docks Farm

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 }

* Three Desks to Rent, London Bridge, Paintings in Hospitals

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 }

* Blackfriars Preservation Society
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163236
* Local make-up artist for Wedding
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163493
* Cycle routes from New Kent Road to Burgess Park
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163444
* Wrap it Up! - Borough High St
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163438
* Sea Containers House - rubbish on foreshore
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163429
* 2x2 passport photos
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163423
* Chavender's sketches
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163417
* Burritos - Blackfriars Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163415
* Transport in your area
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163414
* Good job these guys are around...
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163401
* Photography studio
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163393
* Growing fruit and veg on the Lawson Estate
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163391
* Wanted: local scaffolder
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163390
* Could an 'alcohol-free pub' succeed?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163351
* Building works at National Theatre
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163341
* Downside Centre
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163324
* Developers propaganda
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163301
* Best place to see NYE fireworks
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163296
* New Co-Op on Jamaica Road (where Costcutter is)
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/163221
    
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 }

* Designer needed for Christmas menus
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/163289
* D1 Commercial property wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/163008
* PAT testing
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/162772

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

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