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[ SE1 Direct ] Issue 906

Monday 16 April 2018                          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 }

* McDonald's to return to London Bridge after two-year gap
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9580

* Baylis Road trees face the chop for new bike lane
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9577

* Southwark Council to loan £3 million to ballet school
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9576

* Borough High Street: developer swaps flats for hotel 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9575

* South Bermondsey: controlled parking zone to be introduced
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9579

* Megabus to launch £1 London sightseeing tours
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9578

* Burst water main in Westminster Bridge Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9581

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{ What's on this week }

COMMUNITY GARDENING
Tuesday 17 April
12pm-4pm  at Bernie Spain Gardens,  Upper Ground
Flex your green fingers this spring with a spot of gardening
in Bernie Spain Gardens. Following bulb planting sessions
last December, help with the next stage of work to improve
the flower bed in the south gardens. These sessions are to
plant a range of pollinator plants to help improve
biodiversity. The plants have been chosen to provide much
needed nectar and attract insects which in turn will provide
a food source for birds. Meet at the Colombo Centre at
11.30am for tea/coffee or meet in Bernie Spain Gardens (by
Stamford Street) from 12 noon. Soup and bread lunch
provided. For more information about these activities and
the regular Gentle Gardening sessions contact Laura on
[email protected] or 07557 740442.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19365


BOROUGH NEW MUSIC: SOUND CLOUDS
Tuesday 17 April
1pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
A free concert of music for piano and saxophone, entirely
improvised in the moment by Douglas Finch (piano) and Martin
Speake (saxophone).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19389


PENNY LECTURE: WHY DO WE FEAR MIGRATION?
Wednesday 18 April
5.30pm-7.15pm  at Emma Cons Hall, Morley College, 61
Westminster Bridge Road; 1p; register at
https://se1.info/2GFW4OU
The history of the world is the history of people moving.
For as long as we have been aware of pastures new, we have
sought them - just as we have always fled fire, famine and
flood. But this old and natural impulse has also provoked
much tension. Why? In this month's Penny Lecture, Robert
Winder considers the place of migration in today's Britain,
and whether the fear of it isn't more unsettling than the
thing itself.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19362


DEAN'S TOUR OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Wednesday 18 April
6.30pm-8pm  at Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge; £8 from
http://deanstour.eventbrite.co.uk
Join The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark, for this
unique after-hours spiritual journey around Southwark
Cathedral. The Dean will not only explain the building's
colourful history and the role it plays in today's diverse
and vibrant community, but also provide emphasis on the
religious symbolism, faithful action and devotion to Christ
which is highlighted in the stone, glass and fabric of this
place of worship. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19396


HIGHER EDUCATION AND ADVANCED LEARNING OPEN EVENING
Thursday 19 April
5pm-6.30pm  at Emma Cons Hall, Morley College, 61
Westminster Bridge Road; register at
https://se1.info/2uNehsq
Morley offers a variety of Access to Higher Education (HE)
Diplomas and year-long qualifications to help you progress
to university or your desired profession. The college also
now offers 6 HNDs, a work-related qualification equivalent
to the first two years of university and recognised by
employers and universities. At this open evening you can
find out more about all of the college's diplomas and
qualifications. Advice desks will be open throughout the
evening where you can speak to the course programme
managers.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19363


BOROUGH & BANKSIDE WARD HUSTINGS
Thursday 19 April
6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street; book at https://se1.info/2IBlZYS
The hustings will be chaired by Amir Eden, chair of Bankside
Residents' Forum. Who will your local councillors be after
the local elections on 3 May 2018? What will their vision be
for Borough and Bankside?
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19374


POETRY WORKSHOP - ST GEORGE IN SOUTHWARK FESTIVAL
Thursday 19 April
Workshop 4pm; performance 7pm at St George the Martyr,
Borough High Street; free; booking via
https://se1.info/2qDTcvh
4pm Poetry Workshop with poet Anna Robinson in the Crypt of
St George the Martyr Church. 7pm Performance of Poetry on
theme inspired by St George. Part of the St George in
Southwark Festival.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19397

TNRA PORCH SALE
Saturday 21 April
10am-3pm  at Henry Wood Hall,  Trinity Church Square
Hun of secondhand books very cheap, also CDs, DVDs and
bric-a-brac at low prices. In aid of Trinity Newington
Residents' Association funds. No entry charge.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19350


FOLLOW THE ELEPHANT: INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
Saturday 21 April
12pm-5pm  at Upper Level, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre,
Elephant and Castle; free
To xelebrate International Astronomy Day, children are
invited to come and make their very own star gazers and
mystical nebular jars.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19355


ST GEORGE'S FESTIVAL PROCESSION
Saturday 21 April
Gather from 1pm for 2pm; starts St George's Cathedral,
Lambeth Road; free
The St George in Southwark Festival hosts its annual
procession through the streets of The Borough from the Roman
Catholic St George's Cathedral to the Anglican parish church
of St George the Martyr. Followed at 3pm by performance of
St George and Dragon(ia).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19399


ST GEORGE AND DRAGON(IA) OPEN AIR PLAY
Saturday 21 April
3pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
Open-air theatre performance outside St George the Martyr
Church followed by community  .Part of the St George in
Southwark Festival.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19400


THE FEAST OF ST GEORGE AT BOROUGH MARKET
Sunday 22 April
12pm-4pm  at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street; free
A family-friendly day filled with food, music, storytelling
and theatre, celebrating the influence Saint George has had
around the world. Here you will get the opportunity to
sample unique St George's day products from the market's
regular traders, as well as marvel at the things on offer
from some of the special guests too. This includes a
performance of George and the Dragon from local theatre
group the Lions part, a dance around the maypole as you may
never have seen it before from Folk Dance Remixed and the
construction of a human tower from the Castellers of London. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19377


ST GEORGE FESTIVAL ROAST LUNCH
Sunday 22 April
11am-4pm  at Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street; £5;
book at https://se1.info/2qBH12g
Traditional roast lunch held as part of the St George in
Southwark Festival. There will be a choice of Roast Beef,
Roast Chicken or Salmon. With quiz and songs by the
Blackfriars Nightingales. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19401


THE BALLAD OF ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
Monday 23 April
3.30pm Red Cross Garden; 4.15pm Flat Iron Square
Two chances to see the Lions part present their short
musical open-air play about St George and the Dragon. Part
of the St George in Southwark Festival.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19398


SOUTHWARK LEADERS' DEBATE #2
Tuesday 24 April
6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge; book at
https://se1.info/2IBlZYS
The hustings will be chaired by Amir Eden, Chair of Bankside
Residents' Forum. Representatives of Labour, the Lib Dems,
Conservatives and Greens have confirmed their participation.
Who will lead Southwark after the local elections on 3 May
2018? What will their vision be for Southwark? The first
debate was held in November 2017; watch the video here.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19375


BISHOP'S WARD HUSTINGS
Wednesday 25 April
7pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road
Meet the candidates standing for Lambeth Council in Bishop's
ward (covering Waterloo and the South Bank). All candidates
are being invited to speak briefly and then to answer
questions from the floor. Arranged by Waterloo Action Centre
and St John's Waterloo.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19405

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{ Local job vacancies }

- Front of House Team Leader, Science Gallery London 
- Events Academy Project Manager, Better Bankside
- Cleaner / House keeper, The Ragged School
- Architectural assistant, Mark Fairhurst Architects

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 }

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 }

* Poorly pups - Leathermarket Gardens
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/217532
* Electrician
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/217456
* Brooch found in street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/217419

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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