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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 330

About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk
Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Monday 5 March 2007                           ISSN 1750-0656

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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Reader offer: SE1 Happy Hour at Menier Chocolate Factory
* What's on this week
* Situations Vacant - 3 local jobs this week
* Arts reviews from the London SE1 website
* 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 ]

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

* Man jailed for Borough date-rape attempt
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2596

* 42-storey Blackfriars Road tower plans go on display
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2595

* Why Tesco won't deliver to Tooley Street after dark
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2594

* Potters Fields: Olympic plan gets Hayward Gallery showcase
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2593

* Locals and celebs mingle in Rankin's Front Row
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2592

* Rescue bid for Calder Bookshop
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2591

* Waterloo's Sunday night samba school
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2590

* Woman missing from Lambeth Road clinic: police appeal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2597

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[ Reader offer: SE1 Happy Hour at the Chocolate Factory ]

The Chocolate Factory has no show on 6, 7 or 8 March. We
will be running a happy hour between 6pm and 8pm on those
evenings. There will be a 25% discount on house wine, beer
and spirits. No booking required, just mention SE1 Happy
Hour when you arrive.

There will also be a 25% discount offered off the entire
bill on all Saturday and Sunday lunches during March
(excluding Mothers day). We run a brunchy menu on the
weekends, including Eggs Benedict, Sunday Roasts and many
other weekend favorites. Booking required for the Lunch
discount. Please quote SE1 offer.

Take a look at the website for further information
http://www.menierchocolatefactory.com
Please phone the Restaurant to book on 020 7407 4411

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[ 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'.

3 BIG IDEAS FOR LONDON - INCLUDING THE HILL @ POTTERS FIELDS
Wednesday 7 March
6.30pm at The Hayward, Belvedere Road; free (booking
essential)
Lift, Aluna Time and Ahh (The Hill - Potters Fields) have
three big ideas for London and will present them to the
audience who will then be able to explore these ideas in a
choice of three interactive workshop sessions. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1891


SOUTH BANK FORUM: RFH REOPENING, LICENSING AND POLICE
Thursday 8 March
7pm-9pm  at Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street
Kate Hoey MP and Simon Hughes MP invite local residents to
the South Bank Forum. Agenda includes presentation on the
reopening of the Royal Festival Hall by chief executive
Michael Lynch - including details of how locals can be
involved. Other topics include late night licensing,
Lambeth's budget and an update from Southwark and Lambeth
police officers. Plus the opportunity to raise issues from
the floor.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1749


GILBERT & GEORGE SIGNING AT TATE MODERN
Friday 9 March
6pm-8pm  at Tate Modern,  Bankside; free
Gilbert & George will be signing copies of The Complete
Pictures in the Level 1 shop at Tate Modern. The Complete
Pictures contains 1,500 full colour illustrations and the
two volumes come in a specially designed carry-case. In
keeping with gilbert & George's 'Art for All' ethic it is
priced at only 39.99.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1901


CELEBRATE FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT WITH GANESHA * SE1 DISCOUNT *
Saturday 10 March
12pm-4pm at Ganesha, Unit 3, Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground
Ganesha in Gabriel's Wharf invite you to celebrate Fair
Trade Fortnight with a glass of wine and a 10 per cent
discount. Ganesha sells lots of fabulous things for the home
and you. The Guardian has described the shop as 'fair trade
pioneers' and said 'if you thought fair trade was all tie
and dye tablecloths, you haven't discovered Ganesha.' There
will also be a book signing by Miles Litvinoff as he
launches his new book '50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade.' Quote
SE1 to get a 10% discount
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1845


WE ALSO SERVED: BLACK WOMEN IN WARTIME BRITAIN 1939-1945
Saturday 10 March
1pm-2.30pm  at Imperial War Museum,  Lambeth Road; free
Southwark historian Stephen Bourne gives an illustrated talk
highlighting the experiences of African Caribbean women in
Britain during the Second World War. Among those featured
will be writer and broadcaster Una Marson and service women
such as Lilian Bader (WAAF) and Connie Mark (ATS). Part of
International Women's Week in Southwark.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1851


UNSUNG WOMEN IN SOUTHWARK: WALK AROUND BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE
Saturday 10 March
2pm at Southwark Underground Station, Blackfriars Road; free
Join local Blue Badge guide Isobel Durrant on a fascinating
walk around the north of the borough in celebration of some
of the unsung women of Southwark. Find out more about Mary,
Mary, Hester and Joan and their Southwark lives. An
International Women's Week event.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1852


DJ BEYONDER
Saturday 10 March
3.30pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free
DJ Beyonder will present a spoken word and creative writing
session for Waterloo teens.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1913


MIA HILBORN: CAFE CONVERSATION AT ST ANDREW'S
Sunday 11 March
5pm at St Andrew's Short Street
Each week St Andrew's invites someone to come along and
discuss their life and faith. Revd Mia Hilborn, senior
chaplain at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. All welcome. Tea
and refreshments available.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1491

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[ 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:
* Communications Manager, New Local Government Network
* Communications Assistant, New Local Government Network)
* Communications Officer, New Local Government Network

Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/

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[ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ]

* Generations at the Young Vic
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2589

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[ 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

* Lager at Tas - Borough High Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66097
* Waterloo - local groups
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66072
* Barber
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66060
* Thai Silk Restaurant - Good for Group Booking?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66013
* Vegan restaurant/shop in SE1?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65987
* Packing Company
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65977
* Fishmonger
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65972
* Cathedrals Ward Panel
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65965
* Fred and Wendy's Egg Stall TBR
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65957
* Swimming lessons for young children
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65840
* Tower Bridge Piazza
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65709
* Babysitter in Shad Thames
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65707

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 ]

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

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