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There's lots packed into this week's edition, so make sure you keep reading for full details - including a great discount at the Menier Chocolate Factory restaurant and �10 tickets to The Enchanted Pig at the Young Vic. ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 323 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 15 January 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * 25% discount at the Menier Chocolate Factory Restaurant * See the Enchanted Pig at the Young Vic for just �10 * What's on this week * Situations Vacant - 7 jobs this week * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ============================================================ [ Local news & features from the London SE1 website ] Remember you don't have to wait till SE1 Direct drops into your mailbox to get a local news fix. The London SE1 website offers the latest news throughout the week. You can also see the news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map * Shard consortium insists scheme is on track Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2522 * Lib Dems set to oust McCarthy as Borough & Bankside chair Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2518 * Guy's and St Thomas' boss quits NHS for BT Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2517 * Large crowd for river blessing ceremony Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2521 * Pottery kiln found in Great Suffolk Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2520 * Kennington Road shops welcome free parking bays Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2519 ============================================================ [ Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre ] Thinking of change? Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique. Using the Alexander Technique you can become... - alert - balanced - relaxed - focused - effective - confident. "The Alexander Technique will benefit anyone whether they are an elite athlete or whether they just wish to live life without the aches and pains that many people suffer and accept as part of life." Greg Chappell Australian test cricketer (1970 - 1984) The South Bank Alexander Centre has three experienced Alexander Technique teachers, including Glynn MacDonald - Master of Movement at Shakespeare's Globe. Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you would like to find out more, we offer free 20-minute introductory sessions. South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ 25% discount at the Menier Chocolate Factory Restaurant ] To celebrate the New Year and our new a la carte menu we would like to offer a 25% discount off the food bill to SE1 readers. The offer is available between Tuesday and Sunday for Lunch (12pm-3pm) and Tuesday to Saturday for Dinner (from 8.15pm only). You must make a booking to qualify for the discount. Please quote 'SE1 Offer'. Valid until 31 January 2007. More details at http://www.menierchocolatefactory.com ============================================================ [ See The Enchanted Pig at the Young Vic for just �10 ] GET THE BEST AVAILABLE SEATS FOR �10 (NORMALLY �24.50)! 'Is it opera? Is it a musical? Who cares? Musical theatre as successful as this is living proof that whatever their age, a darn good story keeps children and adults, well, spellbound. What more could you ask of a musical fairy tale?' Variety Flora is a princess with a problem. While her sisters are destined to marry handsome princes, her husband-to-be is a genuine pig. He is, of course, an enchanted prince but only a magical journey and Flora's love can break the spell... Now in its final weeks, The Enchanted Pig must end on 27 January. If you've not booked yet, there's never been a better time... To book, call the box office on 020 7922 2923 and quote 'Enchanted Pig SE1 Offer'. Sign in or register with Promo-code 215 to book online. Terms and Conditions: This offer is available on Tues 23, Thu 25, Fri 26 & Sat 27 January at 7.30pm. Offers subject to availability. Offer ends 27 January 2007. ============================================================ [ What's on this week ] Each week we select a few highlights from the community and cultural events taking place over the next seven days. For a comprehensive what's on guide visit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/ or pick up a copy of our free monthly printed publication, 'in SE1'. FRIENDS OF HATFIELDS GREEN Monday 15 January 6.30pm at Practical Law Company, 19 Hatfields Friends of Hatfields Green invite you to a meeting to discuss: - Gardening clubs & local involvement in the site. - the design and tender process. - fundraising so far. Everyone welcome. If this time is inconvenient for you, but you'd like to be involved please email: [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1442 FAULTLINES - NEW PLAY AT THE UNION THEATRE - �7 THIS WEEK Tuesday 16 January to Saturday 10 February Tue-Sat 7.30pm at Union Theatre, 204 Union Street Special price preview Tickets (16-18 Jan) �7; to book call 020 7261 9876 By James Pearson. A gripping new play, Faultlines exposes the knife-edge relationships that exist in a small Northern town when a 14 year-old girl disappears and people look for someone to blame... Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1502 YORK ROAD TOWERS - WATERLOO ROAD HOTELS - JUBILEE GARDENS WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 17 January 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of the group that monitors proposed developments in Waterloo. * Redevelopment of Elizabeth House" Bill Edgerley of P&O and Graham Morrison of Allies & Morrison on the latest designs for the 'three sisters' in York Road. Planning application expected soon. * Redevelopment of Partnership House: Nick Brindley of Hepher Dixon presents proposals for two new hotels on the site of this church office building on Waterloo Road * Transforming Jubilee Gardens: Don Weighton (Friends of Jubilee Gardens) on progress on this project which is currently held up by lack of funds. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1386 Q&A WITH EDWARD HALL AND PROPELLER - FREE TO LOCAL RESIDENTS Thursday 18 January 5.30pm at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut - free to Lambeth & Southwark residents - phone box office and quote 'Community Offer' Join Edward Hall and members of the all-male company, Propeller, for a Q&A about their two productions currently showing at The Old Vic - Twelfth Night and The Taming of the Shrew. The event will take place in the auditorium and last about 45 minutes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1574 RENAISSANCE: THE REVITALISATION OF THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE Friday 19 to Saturday 20 January 11am-4pm outside the LCC at London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle A major exhibition showcasing the �1.5 billion regeneration of Elephant and Castle. The exhibition will highlight the extensive work Southwark Council has undertaken over the last four years on the eve of selecting a commercial development partner that will fund the massive infrastructural changes planned over the next eight years. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1562 PRAYER WALK - WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Saturday 20 January 10.30am-4pm; starts at Haddon Hall Baptist Church, Tower Bridge Road Walk for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts at Haddon Hall Church and visits nine SE1 churches before ending in St George's RC Cathedral at 4pm. Bring a picnic lunch to be eaten indoors. Hot drinks provided. An ecumenical event organised by Southwark Cathedral and other churches. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1563 ============================================================ [ Situations Vacant - new feature ] We've introduced a new service on the London SE1 website for local businesses and organisations to advertise local job vacancies. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Current job adverts: * Architect/Lighting Designer, Scott Lighting * Receptionist, Jonathan Bailey Associates * Receptionist, Southwark Cathedral * Teachers and school support staff, Southwark and Lambeth * Nursery Officers, St. Patrick's Day Nursery * Newly Qualified Teachers, London Borough of Lambeth * South Bank Security Coordinator, Sth Bank Employers Group Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Suchard - Tooley Street * The Ring * Hara the Circle Bar - What happened? * Are there any Lebanese restaurants in SE1? * Good study spots in SE1 * London Bridge Gym? * Little Shop of Horrors at the Menier * New Tourist Attraction - London Bridge? * Stoney Street Cafe - yum * Library Street * Elephant and Castle on MySpace * The Blue * We Are The Lambeth Boys (1958) * London City Hotel * Vietnamese food at The William To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================