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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 343 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 4 June 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: UFO London Web Design & Internet Marketing * What's on this week * Situations vacant - 5 local jobs this week * June 2007 issue of 'in SE1' * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Bankside Gallery needs volunteers ============================================================ [ 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 unveils its new look Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2751 * Kevin Spacey unveils fourth Old Vic season Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2752 * Funding boost for Southwark Young Pilgrims Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2750 * Detective's jaw broken in Decima Street assault Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2749 * Police raids at two SE1 addresses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2748 * Peabody estate opens its gates to neighbours Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2747 ============================================================ [ Advert: UFO London Web Design & Internet Marketing ] UFO London is a one stop agency for websites. SERVICES: web design and re-design, web development, e-commerce, CMS, website marketing, organic Search Engines Optimisation, SEO and SEM, website maintenance, web hosting, domain names. We also provide print and graphic design services. PRICES: ONLINE instant QUOTE > http://www.ufolondon.com/calculate.php Please give us call on 0845 055 1974 for a free consultation. We are available for meetings at our office if you prefer to discuss your project in person. UFO London Web Design & Internet Marketing, 2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BD 0845 055 1974 [email protected] http://www.ufolondon.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 4 June 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern; free 1979 crime Thriller. Cert 18. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. Join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2214 CUBANA BOP: FREE MUSIC AT THE SCOOP Tuesday 5 June 6.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Latin jazz. Part of the City of London Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2202 DOON STREET TOWER & 20 BLACKFRIARS RD: WCDG GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 6 June 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of Waterloo Community Development Group. This month's agenda includes presentations on the 20 Blackfriars Road towers and Coin Street Community Builders' revised Doon Street proposals. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1390 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 6 June 7pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street Meeting for Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Launch of the Cleaner, Greener, Safer programme and Community Fund for 2007/08. Plus updates from the Police and Community Wardens. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2101 WORD FROM AFRICA: MUSIC & FOOD IN TOWER BRIDGE ROAD Wednesday 6 June 6.30pm Buffet from 7pm; live music 8pm at Ovation Restaurant and Bar, 166B Tower Bridge Road Ghanaian artists Kari Bannerman and Paulina Oduro will entertain you with acoustic hi-life jazz. Part of the Word from Africa festival at the British Museum. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2445 FREE FILMS @ SCOOP: ITALIAN JOB, THELMA & LOUISE, MEMENTO Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 June 9.15pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Annual season of open-air movies in the amphtitheatre next to City Hall kicks off this week. No need to book, no tickets required, just turn up and take a seat by 9.15pm. * Wednesday 6 June: The Italian Job Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2248 * Thursday 7 June: Thelma & Louise Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2249 * Friday 8 June: Memento Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2250 ECO PUB QUIZ: PART OF LONDON SUSTAINABILITY WEEKS Thursday 7 June 7.30pm at The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2453 A BANKSIDE WALK WITH JOHN CONSTABLE Friday 8 June 12.30pm outside Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; free John Constable, celebrated local playwright, poet and performer, conducts a lunchtime walk for Better Bankside members and local residents. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2465 PLANS FOR THE RECALL SITE @ 144-152 BERMONDSEY STREET Friday 8 & Saturday 9 June Fri 3.30pm-6.30pm; Sat 9.30am-12.30pm at Hestia House, Morocco Street Oakmayne Properties invites locals to look at plans for the redevelopment of 144-152 Bermondsey Street (Recall site). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2454 WATERLOO MUSIC: FREE CUBAN SALSA MUSIC IN EMMA CONS GARDENS Friday 8 June 5pm-7pm at Emma Cons Gardens, The Cut; free Top Cuban salsa band. Food and drink from Cubana. First of a series of events leading up to Waterloo Carnival on 13 July. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2405 THE OVERTURE: ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL REOPENS Friday 8 to Sunday 10 June Dusk Friday till dusk Sunday at Royal Festival Hall; free The opening of the Royal Festival Hall will be celebrated with 48 hours of free music. Every part of the site will become a platform for music and performance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1962 DESIGN OVERTIME: COLANI NIGHT - THE DESIGN MUSEUM Friday 8 June 6pm-10pm at Design Museum, Shad Thames; �5 Late night opportunity to see Luigi Colani - Translating Nature before the exhibition closes on 17 June. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2443 SAM'S DAY AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE: FREE FAMILY WORKSHOPS Saturday 9 June 10am-6pm at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; free Free workshops, demonstrations and platform discussions to celebrate Sam Wanamaker's birthday. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1606 LAMBETH PALACE GARDEN: OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND Saturday 9 June 10am-5pm at Lambeth Palace, Lambeth Palace Road; Ticket for 160 London gardens �7.50 (�6 in advance) Visit one of the oldest and largest private gardens in London. Tea and biscuits, souvenirs and garden honey. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2446 GARDEN BARGE SQUARE: OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 June 2pm-5pm at Downings Roads Moorings, Mill Street; Ticket for 160 London gardens �7.50 (�6 in advance) Gardens have been created on the decks of many of the barges to form an 'inside-out' floating garden square. Delicious Thai snacks will be on sale for charity. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2447 TWO SQUARES AND A STATUE: MERRICK SQUARE, TRINITY CHURCH SQ Sunday 10 June 11am-6pm at Merrick Sq & Trinity Church Sq, Trinity Street As part of Open Garden Squares Weekend Trinity Newington Residents Association is opening Merrick Square and Trinity Church Square gardens. Beer Tent in Merrick Square run by The Royal Oak and Pimms Bar in Trinity Church Square run by The Roebuck. Music will be played in both squares. Trinity Church Square Garden is open for the first time as part of OSGW with a small exhibition about the history of the estate, the church (Henry Wood Hall) and the statue. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2430 WORD FROM AFRICA: MUSIC & FOOD AT WABI SHEBELE, NEW KENT RD Sunday 10 June 6.30pm at Wabi Shebele, 191 New Kent Road Part of the Word From Africa festival. Buffet served from 6.30pm followed by traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Live music from 9pm and traditional dancers from 9.30pm. Restaurant closes 4am. There is a �5 charge after 11pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2444 ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. * Trustees, Time & Talents Association * Bar Staff, Utobeer Ltd - The Rake * Director and Planning Advisor, Willowbrook Centre * Project Facilitator, Waterloo Green Trust * Director, Waterloo Green Trust Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ June 2007 issue of 'in SE1' ] The June issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is out now. It will soon be available to pick up at the usual 70+ locations across the area. Alternatively download and print your own copy at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Othello at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2746 ============================================================ [ 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 * Local venue to hire for a party http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72008 * JAM FACTORY Planning Determination Meeting - TUESDAY http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71997 * Cranial osteopath http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71991 * Illumiinated spike on the top of MCH http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71956 * Alarm installer http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71947 * Old Kent Road gin palace http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71936 * Fitness Classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71934 * El Vergel, Lant St - Open on Saturdays! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71899 * Mumbai restaurant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71874 * Bogus Charity Collector? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71871 * Handymen http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71844 * Fawkham House in Dunton Road - history http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/71831 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 * Office Space Required in Waterloo Area * Office Space Borough High St * Business banking - who is good? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ [ Noticeboard ] BANKSIDE GALLERY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Situated next to Tate Modern, Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Watercolour Society and The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. The gallery has a full programme of exhibitions, with the emphasis on watercolour and printmaking. Why not join the friendly team of volunteers who pour wine at private biews and help with the monthly mailings? For further information call Bankside Gallery (020 7928 7521) or email [email protected] ============================================================ >> 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 ============================================================