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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 325 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 29 January 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * What's on this week * Situations Vacant - 8 jobs this week * Calling all SE1/Waterloo residents - appeal from the BBC * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ============================================================ [ 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 * Royal Festival Hall to reopen in June - South Bank Centre rebrands as Southbank Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2539 * Princess visits Bear Lane silversmiths Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2541 * Latest All Hallows plan rejected Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2540 * St George the Martyr restoration: pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2538 * Danny McCarthy deposed from Community Council chair Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2537 * Livingstone on SE1 council tax and local policing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2536 * Morley College axes drama courses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2535 ============================================================ [ 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. "Through the Alexander Technique I was able to rehabilitate my running after 25 years of being unable to run through injuries, to the extent that I was able to set ten world records for veterans." Paul Collins, Alexander teacher and veteran marathon record holder 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 ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * A Sonatina at the Unicorn Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2542 * The Taming of the Shrew and Twelfth Night at the Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2530 ============================================================ [ 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 WATERLOO LIBRARY Monday 29 January 1pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh The Friends will be confirming the calendar of events for the year. Anyone who would like to suggest an event or contribute to an event is more than welcome. Please note you do not have to live in Lambeth to be a Friends member; local office workers are very welcome to come along and join in. If you would like further details contact Melanie Tighe at Waterloo Community Development Group on 020 7633 9291 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1591 LUNCHTIME MUSIC IN BLACKFRIARS ROAD Monday 29 January 1.10pm-1.50pm at Christ Church, 27 Blackfriars Road; free A programme of classical music with Grace Mo (piano), fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama Music by Schubert, Ravel, Liszt and Chopin. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1466 NORTH LAMBETH AREA COMMITTEE Wednesday 31 January 7pm at Charles Edward Brooke School, Langton Road The theme will be Economic and Enterprise Strategy and Health. Agenda items will include the Cross River Tram, local news, health in North Lambeth and enterprise and skills in North Lambeth. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1464 ONE EYE GREY FOLKLORE TOUR Saturday 3 February 2pm at Riverside Bookshop, Hay's Galleria Tooley Street Folklore tour to launch One Eye Grey: a penny dreadful for the 21st century and is the beginning of a planned series of publications that retell London folktales and ghost stories in a contemporary setting. Booking required. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1605 BETTINA HAMMERICH: CAFE CONVERSATION Sunday 4 February 5pm at St Andrew's Short Street; free Each week St Andrew's invites someone to come along and discuss their life and faith. Bettina Hammerich, director of the Southwark-based Tutu Foundation UK. All welcome. Tea and refreshments available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1486 ROBES NIGHTSHELTERS PROJECT LAUNCH Sunday 4 February 6.30pm at Christ Church Southwark, 27 Blackfriars Road A church service launch for an ecumenical church-led cold-weather night shelter project giving food, shelter and hospitality to homeless guests during February and March. Project Co-ordinator Nikki Jones is looking to recruit volunteers in advance to help out. Donations are also welcome. Telephone: 020 7407 2014 Mobile: 07982 074171 Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1544 ============================================================ [ 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: * Visitor Services Assistants, BFI Southbank * PA, Coin Street Community Builders * Front of House Staff, Unicorn Theatre * Nursery Officers, St. Patrick's Day Nursery * Newly Qualified Teachers wanted, London Borough of Lambeth * South Bank Security Coordinator, S Bank Employers Group * Business & Events Co-ordinator, Jerwood Space * Architectural position, Lees Associates LLP Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Calling all SE1/Waterloo residents ] Do you want to be on TV and take part in a new Graham Norton show? Do you have what it takes to be a TV judge from your own living room to decide the fate of the stars of tomorrow? If so, the BBC wants to hear from you NOW! Please call Simon on 020 8225 9538 for more details, or email [email protected] ============================================================ [ 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 * Police in Gaywood Street http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64096 * Twelfth Night at the Old Vic http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64094 * Ufford Street and surrounding streets, Waterloo http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64073 * Volunteering http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63967 * Peverel OM - Salamanca Place, Albert Embankment http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63960 * Looking for SE1 Solicitor to Register Company http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63922 * Wedding venues - help http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63892 * Danny McCarthy http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63866 * Homeless people and drugs outside St John's Waterloo http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63856 * Coffee @ Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63842 * The Woolpack's boudoir http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63837 * Yoga classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63826 * Borough High Street Sainsbury http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63784 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ [ Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ] http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Where would you like cycle parking in the area? * Work Space * Storage / office space wanted * Business banking - who is good? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> 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 ============================================================