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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 840

Monday 12 December 2016                       ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* 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 }

* 2017 SE1 calendar now on sale at two local shops + online
Details at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/calendar2017/

* Bakerloo line extension along Old Kent Road 'by 2028/9'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9020

* Sainsbury's delays Elephant store launch till January
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9021

* Audio: St John's Waterloo's �3.5m development scheme
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9026

* Southwark Bridge Road: cyclist 'critical' after collision
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9022

* Bermondsey's Crosse & Blackwell Factory sold in �50m deal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9016

* Borough High Street - primary free school planned
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9019

* Quietway 14: consultation on route east of Tower Bridge Rd
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9018

* London Bridge businesses offered help to deter burglars
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9017

* A Statue for Mary: new book about Seacole memorial
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9024

* Giant photo mural in Tower Bridge Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9023

* London School of Mosaic plans boosted by donation
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9025

* Photographer Steve Hollingshead publishes 2017 calendar
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9027

* Win a pair of tickets to Trainspotting Live at The Vaults
Go to http://www.london-se1.co.uk/promotions/trainspotting/

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{ What's on this week }

8 ALBERT EMBANKMENT PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 December
Mon 12 noon-8pm; Tue 4pm-8pm at The Workshop, Lambeth High
Street
Public exhibition of U+I's emerging designs for the former
fire brigade HQ at 8 Albert Embankment. The proposals are
set to retain and restore the grade II listed Lambeth Fire
Station building and deliver a modern new fire station and a
permanent home for the London Fire Brigade Museum. U+I also
propose to build more than 300 homes, create flexible work
space, provide a hotel and two new public squares with
restaurants, cafes and shops.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18429


BRIAN BLOICE MEMORIAL LECTURE
Tuesday 13 December
7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm)_ at New Cut Housing
Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; non-members �1
The AGM of the Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society
will be followed by the Brian Bloice Memorial Lecture, given
by Dr Christopher Constable, president of the society and
former Southwark Council archaeologist.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18219


LONDON SAFETY PLAN DROP-IN CONSULTATION
Wednesday 14 December
2pm-4pm  at The Workshop,  Lambeth High Street
Come and find out more about the draft London Safety Plan,
which sets out a four year vision for fire and rescue
services. Staff will be available to answer any questions
you may have about the proposals. You'll be able to take a
look around the pop-up museum and see inside two modern day
fire engines, as well as having the opportunity to view some
of the brigade's video and photographic archives. There will
also be the opportunity for you to experience the museum's
brand new virtual reality video facility, which gives you
the chance to see what life is like as a firefighter
responding to house fire.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18432


ST GEORGE'S PROJECT LAUNCH EVENT & COMMUNITY CAROLS
Wednesday 14 December
5.30pm-7.30pm  at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street
Work is about to start on a project to clean and repair the
building. Come and find out about what is planned at
Community Carols with mulled wine and mince pies. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18430


PENNY LECTURE - LONDON'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
Wednesday 14 December
6pm-7.30pm  at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road;
1p on the door
Philip Pullman has called Curiocity: In Pursuit of London,
"the most ingenious, insightful, inspiring, intoxicating,
and simply interesting guide to the great city that I have
ever seen". Henry Eliot, one of the co-authors of Curiocity,
discusses the book and some of the hidden and lesser-known
stories of the capital, including dancing hippos, erotic
cabbages and extra terrestrials you can touch. An
entertaining evening that will give you new ways to see
London differently. Part of Morley College's series of Penny
Lectures.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18397


AN EVENING OF CHEESE AT BOORUGH MARKET
Wednesday 14 December
6pm-9pm  at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street
Join more than 20 of Borough Market�s renowned
cheesemongers, who will be ready and waiting to waft an
array of exquisite cheese under your nose - from ubriaco to
valencay, comte to caerphilly. This is your chance to chat
to our cheese experts about their craft - plus you�ll get
the opportunity to sample and buy from a selection of tasty
artisan cheeses. There will also be hot cider, wine and beer
available, with advice on how best to match your cheese to
your drink.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18398


RIVERSIDE WARD SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS PANEL MEETING
Wednesday 14 December
7pm at Rotherhithe Police Station, 99 Lower Road, SE16 2XQ
Come and discuss with the Police and Panel members your
safety and security issues and concerns in the Riverside
Ward (the area bordered by the Thames in the North, the
railway line in the South, Southwark Park Road in the East
and London Bridge in the West).  Everyone very welcome; just
turn up.  The meeting will end by 8.30pm. 
For more information contact
Colin Hartridge-Price, 0779 509 3631, [email protected]


ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE
Thursday 15 December
7.30pm at St George's Cathedral,  Lambeth Road
A traditional service of lessons and carols sung by the
combined Cathedral Choirs followed by festive refreshments
in the Amigo Hall.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18195


SNOW WHITE: A MUSICAL PANTOMIME - THE QUAY PLAYERS
Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 December
Thu/Fri/Sat 7.30pm; Sat also 2.30pm at Greenwood Theatre, 55
Weston Street; �14.50 (conc �12.50; family �48.50)
Local amateur dramatic group The Quay Players present their
annual pantomime this year written and directed by Shamini
Bundell.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18241


ADDING COLOUR TO HISTORY
Thursday 15 December
7pm-8pm  at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street;
free; book at http://se1.info/se1-colouring
Southwark Local History Library has thousands of photos,
illustrations and maps, each one telling part of the
borough's history. A relaxing heritage event for adults.
Discover, trace and colour in copies of a selection of
historic images from the borough. Wine and nibbles will be
provided
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18434


BACH TO BABY
Friday 16 December
10.30am (coffee from 10am) at St Mary Magdalen,  Bermondsey
Street; �10 (children free)
Classical music for babies & toddlers with local mother and
professional musician Miaomiao Yu. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18227


LIGHT AND SHADE: THE WINTER SOLSTICE WALK
Saturday 17 December
Meet 10.30am outside Tate Modern (riverside entrance),
Bankside; free
This CoolTan Arts guided walk will encompass two contrasting
sides of the year's shortest day. It will touch on the
contradictions of the solstice and the festive time of year,
from joyful pagan music to talks on seasonal affective
disorder and the impact of the darker days on the mind, to
the spirituality of William Blake and a look at the man who
founded the Samaritans, all while winding through some of
the City's most beautiful and historic sites. Join CoolTan
Arts for a Christmas wellbeing walk with a twist,
acknowledging this period of celebration and reflection. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18433


CHRISTMAS ORGAN RECITAL
Saturday 17 December
11am at St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road; free
Norman Harper plays La Nativite du Seigneur - Messiaen.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18196


POLITIC MAN - NEW PLAY ABOUT ALFRED & ADA SALTER
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December
Sat 7.30pm; Sun 4pm & 7.30pm  at The Loft, Ugly Duck, 47-49
Tanner Street; �13.50 (conc �12) on the door; �12 (conc �10)
in advance
A new play from Three 4 All theatre company telling the
inspirational story of Alfred and Ada Salter, two people
devoted to Bermondsey. The story tells of their fight for
human rights and health for the people they lived amongst.
Set against a backdrop of slum dwellers in the first half of
the last century, the circumstances of the Salters' lives
can be seen in parallel with social problems of today. A new
kind of poverty, a change in the national ideals of our
global nation, the use of war, economic downfall, class
divide, health and wealth. The Salters proved that strong
moral values and integrity can walk hand-in-hand with
leadership. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18436


BERMONDSEY SQUARE: FREE CHRISTMAS MOVIE AND FAMILY FUN
Sunday 18 December
12pm-7pm  at Bermondsey Square; free
Get in the festive mood with a free open air screening of
The Muppet Christmas Carol (U). Starting at noon, there will
be Christmas stalls, face painting, arts and crafts, a
raffle and Father Christmas. The Muppet Christmas Carol will
screen at about 5pm and the evening will finish at 7pm. The
event is organised by Bermondsey Square Hotel and supported
by the Bermondsey Square Community Fund, Colour Point,
Shortwave and EMS.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18437


CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 18 December
5pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road
A celebratory service of carols, with the St John's Choir
and musicians, followed by mulled wine and mince pies. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18390


SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE
Sunday 18 December
6pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge
Traditional service of lessons and carols. The service is
repeated on Wednesday 21 December at 6pm.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18335

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Bermondsey Street barber shop
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/209419
* Shad Thames Starbucks
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/209406
* Cinema at Elephant & Castle
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/209356
* Dentist in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/209329
* Best Chinese?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/209302
       
To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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