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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 342 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Tuesday 29 May 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Low-Cost Clinic for Biodynamic Massage * What's on this week * Situations vacant - 5 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 * Proposed Doon Street tower cut from 48 to 43 storeys Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2743 * New Elephant office for back-to-work scheme Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2742 * Green light for Globe Academy on Geoffrey Chaucer site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2741 * Young Vic theatre reveals new season plans Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2739 * Ministers in Hatfields for anti-drugs football match Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2738 * Bermondsey fire causes London Bridge rail havoc Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2735 * Tories: London skyscrapers "should be stopped" Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2734 * Lynton Road man jailed for murder Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2732 * Waterloo young footballers celebrate year of success Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2728 * Bermondsey youths to advise on future of European Cities Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2727 * �5 million boost for Tate Modern extension Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2726 * Pedestrian fatally injured in Vauxhall Cross collision Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2725 * No action against Bishop over Crucifix Lane incident Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2724 * Livingstone at launch of South Bank manifesto for action Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2723 * Clink Street tiles feature Winchester Palace rose window Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2745 ============================================================ [ Advert: Low-Cost Clinic for Biodynamic Massage ] This holistic touch with profound effect can help with well-being and vitality, relief from emotional stress, reducing chronic pain and tension, digestive problems. You are welcomed to an initial session after which you can arrange for a course of weekly treatments to reap the cumulative benefits. We don't use oils, so no messy hair or clothes! If you prefer to, you can stay clothed during the treatment. For more information please call or see http://www.lsbp.org.uk For appointments: 07852 642 192 or e-mail [email protected] N.B.: Appointments must be booked in advance. Venue: Borough High St, (1 minute from London Bridge tube). Cost: �25.00 (50 min treatment) (also occasional weekend 'taster days' - eg 23 June, 7 July) ------------------------------------------------------------ Advertise here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ 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'. EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURS' DAY IN DUCHY STREET Tuesday 29 May 12pm-6pm at Peabody Stamford Street Estate, Duchy Street; free Peabody residents will open their estate to the local community to host a day of fun activities to bring local people together. Food stalls, bouncy castle, face painting, sport coaching, arts and craft workshop are just some of the activities installed. Staff from the Young Vic will be present to promote their drama and singing workshops and local artist Soheila Keyani will run an arts and craft workshop. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2195 HIDDEN LONDON THEATRES: JOHN CONSTABLE AT NATIONAL THEATRE Friday 1 June 6pm at National Theatre, South Bank; �3.50 & �2.50 John Constable talks about the theatrical history of the 'Outlaw Borough' from Shakespeare's Bankside to the present day South Bank. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1882 PORCH SALE IN TRINITY CHURCH SQUARE Saturday 2 June 10am-3pm at Trinity Church Square Secondhand books, discs, tapes and bric-a-brac on sale in the porch of Henry Wood Hall. In aid of Trinity Newington Residents Association funds. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2429 FAMILY DRAWING WORKSHOP: GUY FOX HISTORY PROJECT Saturday 2 June 10.30am-1pm at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street; free Free fun family workshop for families and children to draw and design entries for a new family newsletter with details of family-friendly activities over the summer holidays. Drop in between 10.30am and 1pm; children must be accompanied by an adult. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2390 AN ENGLISH CEILIDH: FIRST EVENT OF 2007 COIN STREET FESTIVAL Saturday 2 June 1pm-7pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Morris dancing is just one of the English traditions celebrated at An English Ceilidh - the first event of this year's Coin Street Festival. Alongside Morris "sides" demonstrating Cotswold Morris, Sword dancing and clog dancing, is a music stage featuring Hekety with their mix of traditional and self-penned English dance music; the energetic sounds of Gig CB (musicians from classic bands Rosbif and Gas Mark 5); and Boka Halat founded by Roger Watson and Musa Mboob with their fusing of traditional English dance tunes with the music of Gambia and Senegal. There is plenty of opportunity to jig along. Arts, crafts & family activitiesWood turning, blacksmithing, stone carving, willow weaving, spinning, bee-keeping & honey making are just some of the arts and crafts on display and being demonstrated. Families get the opportunity to take a lesson in May-pole dancing while children from Hillmead Primary School in Brixton, demonstrate how it should be done! To open the eyes of food lovers to the range of superb food and drink being produced in this country, Food from Britain brings producers from the length and breadth of Britain to display and sell mouth-watering cheeses, chutneys, jams, wine, beer, cakes and chocolate and a Hog Roast. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2036 THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT: ANTI-POVERTY EVENT IN ARCHBISHOPS PARK Saturday 2 June 11am-5pm at Archbishop's Park, Carlisle Lane; free Anti-poverty campaign event. The focal point is a mass ringing of bells at 2pm on the banks of the Thames between Westminster and Vauxhall bridges. Plus lots of activities and stalls in nearby Archbishop's Park. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2400 THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 4 June 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern, Bankside; free 1979 crime Thriller. Cert 18. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2214 ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. * Bar Staff, Utobeer Ltd - The Rake * Director and Planning Advisor, Willowbrook Centre * Project Facilitator, Waterloo Green Trust * Director, Waterloo Green Trust * Porter, London Centre of Contemporary Music 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 website ] * FUNharmonics at the Queen Elizabeth Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2744 * Billy the Kid at the Unicorn Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2737 * Barnstorm at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2736 ============================================================ [ 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 * Tommy Steele "Bermondsey Boy" http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71813 * Archbishop of Canterbury visits Archbishops Park http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71787 * Venue Required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71775 * Shears sharpening http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71757 * Air Ambulance on Webber St. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71581 * Business meeting & lunch near Waterloo http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71561 * Councillor Stanton's Failure at Potters Fields http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71555 * I need a flat http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71551 * Parks in Southwark v Lambeth http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71546 * Bermondsey Street Thames Water works http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71545 * Lower Marsh Spanish/Italian market this week http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71477 * Does anyone have any stories about the London Park Hotel? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71413 * Elephant and Castle Pub http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71407 * Palaces Bingo and the smoking ban http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71375 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 * Urban Housekeeper * Office Space Required to purchase * Personal Training in SE1 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 ============================================================