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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 334 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 2 April 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 Happy Easter! Next edition will be sent on Tuesday 10 April. ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * Reader offer: Shopping trips to France/Belgium just �20 * What's on this week * April 2007 issue of 'in SE1' * 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 ============================================================ [ 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 * St George the Martyr church reopens Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2641 * New-look Paterson Park declared open Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2639 * Tate Modern extension gets green light Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2634 * Go-ahead for 15-storey Blackfriars development Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2638 * Waterloo Library: no funding yet for permanent building Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2636 * End of an era as �50 million regeneration funding expires Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2642 * Regeneration boss meets Bermondsey antiques traders Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2637 * SE1 pupil wins Southwark public speaking contest Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2635 * Tower of London plan launched; new Potters Fields doubts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2633 * Man assaulted in Spa Gardens, Bermondsey Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2632 * Local people urged to vote in hospital elections Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2631 ============================================================ [ Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre ] Thinking of change? 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South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Advertise here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ Reader offer: Shopping trips to France/Belgium just �20 ] Southwark-based Excalibur Coaches runs shopping trips from Elephant & Castle to Calais (and on to Belgium) every Wednesday and Saturday. The coach leaves the E&C Shopping Centre (by the Elephant statue) at 6.45am sharp. If you travel on a Wednesday before the end of May 2007, quote 'SE1 Direct' and the return fare is �20 (instead of �25). Call 020 7358 1441 to book and confirm departure info. See this thread on our discussion forum for further details: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/2/67334 Don't forget your passport! ============================================================ [ 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'. HENRY V: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB AT TATE MODERN Monday 2 April 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern; free 1944 movie of Shakespeare's Henry V with Laurence Olivier. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark. To become a member - it's free - email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1734 TWO WRENCHING DEPARTURES: FILM PREMIERE AT ROXY BAR & SCREEN Tuesday 3 April 8pm at Roxy Bar & Screen, 128-132 Borough High Street; free Secret Cinema present the premiere of Two Wrenching Departures by American experimental filmmaker Ken Jacobs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2044 EXTRAS WANTED FOR FILMING AT BFI SOUTHBANK (NFT) ON THURSDAY Thursday 5 April The makers of 'French Film' - a romantic comedy from writer Aschlin Ditta starring Hugh Bonneville and Anne-Marie Duff - are filming a scene at BFI Southbank (aka National Film Theatre) on Thursday and are looking for people aged between 35 and 65 to make up the cinema audience. This is a low-budget production so there's no fee but �5 travel expenses and food at mealtimes will be provided. There is a "notable celebrity" as part of the cast and there will be a stand-up comedian to keep the audience entertained. Interested and available all day Thursday? Email [email protected] for details. EASTER HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Look for ideas here: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/cat/11/family HOLY WEEK AND EASTER CHURCH SERVICES Details of special services at several SE1 churches here: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/cat/12 WALK OF WITNESS: CHURCHES TOGETHER IN NORTH LAMBETH Good Friday 6 April Leaves Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park and St John's Waterloo at 10.15am Annual Good Friday walk of witness from Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park culminating in an ecumenical service with hymns and prayers under the clock on the concourse at Waterloo Station with Anglican, Methodist and Roman Catholic congregations from North Lambeth. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1982 NORTH SOUTHWARK CHURCHES' GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION OF WITNESS Good Friday 6 April Starts 11am at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge The annual Good Friday Procession of Witness this year begins at Southwark Cathedral and ends at St Matthew's-at-the-Elephant in Meadow Row. There will be stops in Borough High Street, Newington Causeway and the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre for readings of the Passion story. Members of all church congregations in north Southwark are being invited to join in. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1808 And looking ahead to next week: THE ENTERTAINER - Q&A WITH ROBERT LINDSAY AT THE OLD VIC Tuesday 10 April 5.30pm at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut; �5 from 0870 060 6635 Robert Lindsay, Pam Ferris and director Sean Holmes will be discussing The Entertainer and answering your questions in an event chaired by Michael Coveney. Tickets include a complimentary glass of Mouton Cadet wine. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1971 ============================================================ [ April 2007 issue of 'in SE1' ] The April issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is out now. It'll be arriving at the usual 75+ distribution points across the SE1 area very soon if it's not there already. You can also download and print your own copy by visiting http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. Current job adverts: * Membership Support Assistant, London Cycling Campaign * Chief Executive, London Cycling Campaign * Corporate Membership and Marketing Officer, LCC Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 websites ] * Total Eclipse at the Menier Chocolate Factory Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2640 ============================================================ [ 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 * Borough Market in the Washington Post http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67935 * Viscount Nuffield in all his majesty! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67836 * Bermondsey Square - what's it really going to be like? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67786 * Hercules Road police action http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67774 * Best pre-theatre dining for the Old Vic http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67756 * Burwash House and Weston Street in general http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67687 * Tennis courts http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67638 * Tabard House major works http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67610 * Take your own wine? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67556 * Romantic picnic http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67447 * Octavia Hill Housing and Care http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67437 * Holly&Lil: Showroom/studio opening on B-street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/67435 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 ============================================================