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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 354 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 20 August 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Bankside Residents' Forum Needs YOU! * What's on this week * 5 local job vacancies * 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 * SE1 theatre project shortlisted for Lottery award Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2871 * Southwark schoolkids help design future shopping centres Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2870 * Jerwood Space expansion nears completion Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2869 * St Thomas' doctor stabbed to death Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2868 * Elephant & Castle closed; cladding falls from office block Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2867 * Journey to the Centre of the Earth: underground exhibition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2866 ============================================================ [ Advert: Bankside Residents' Forum Needs YOU! ] An opportunity to join the Committee. No experience needed. If you care about what gets built and happens locally over the next few years this is an opportunity to join us and influence the development of the area. The Committee meets every 6 weeks on a Monday evening for two hours and people stay in touch by email and phone. Meetings are informal with some light refreshments. You will be very welcome. BRF receives a grant from Southwark Council and employs a part-time coordinator who represents the group at meetings, and manages and steers the work Please contact Sue Page, BRF Coordinator Tel: 020 7928 9528 or email [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad 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'. SIR PETER BLAKE ON THE 'COKE SIDE OF LIFE' - JUBILEE GARDENS Until Thursday 23 August Sir Peter Blake will be working on the piece on Tuesday 2pm and Thursday 8.30am at Jubilee Gardens (by the flagpole). Sir Peter Blake has been commissioned by Coca-Cola to create a stunning piece of pop art celebrating summer on the South Bank. Sir Peter and his team will spend one week creating a 20ft high work of art, live on the north-western corner of Jubilee Gardens. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2905 AN EVENING WITH TIM PARKS Tuesday 21 August 7pm at Calder Bookshop, 51 The Cut Novelist, translator and travel writer Tim Parks, who has lived near Verona for over twenty years, will talks about his fascination with Italy and read from a selection of his work. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2889 FREE RUSH HOUR CONCERT AT ST JOHN'S WATERLOO Thursday 23 August 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Enjoy a glass of wine and hear some fantastic music performed by Britain's brightest young musical stars. Conducted by Stephen Bell, the orchestra will perform Arnold's Sinfonietta No 1, John Rutter's Suite for Strings and Richard Rodney Bennett's Partita. Roderick Elms will join Southbank Sinfonia to perform his Celeste Concertino. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2828 SENSORY GUIDED TOUR - JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH Saturday 25 August Saturday 10.30am at Southwark Underground Station, 68-70 Blackfriars Road; free (booking essential) Have your senses switched on during these walking tours based on a major new art work commissioned by London Underground's art programme Platform for Art at London Bridge and Southwark Underground stations. Led by theatre director Cassie Werber, the interactive tours are a unique opportunity to join a tasting session at Borough Market and explore 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', a series of large-scale photographic artworks celebrating the heritage of cookery and Underground travel by artist Gayle Chong Kwan with station staff, catering students, market traders and waiters from Roast restaurant. Attendees must have a valid Zone 1 ticket or Oyster Card. Booking essential. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2830 JAZZ IN THE SOUTH WEST CHURCHYARD AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Saturday 25 August 12.30pm-2pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers would like to provide the first chapter in the development of jazz for you with an atomic Dixieland explosion. Combining some of the brightest young talent in the UK, with the oldest charts from New Orleans archives, their goal is to entertain with skill and charm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2827 NELSON SQUARE FAIR Sunday 26 August 2pm-5pm at Nelson Square Gardens, Nelson Square; free Revived community fair organised by Nelson Square Gardens Community Association. Grand opening at 2pm with Cllr Danny McCarthy. * Launch of the Nelson FC team with guest referee Cllr Aubyn Graham. * Homemade cake from Blackfriars Settlement * Free vegetable barbeque thanks to Borough Produce * Music from Elvis to the Kaiser Chiefs * Stalls - books, videos, CDs, DVDs, toys and bric-a-brac * Martial arts display * Dancing girls * Bar and burger courtesy of the Lord Nelson * Bouncy Castle * Free Christmas pot with bulbs - Bankside Open Spaces Trust * Learn Poi Poi with Claudia and Hula like the good old days Come on down - rain or shine - meet up with friends and make some more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2855 GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 26 August 2.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Find out about the Victorian roots of Red Cross Garden and its founder Octavia Hill by joining a free guided tour. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2725 INDIAN DANCE WORKSHOP Monday 27 August 11am; 1pm; 3pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Create's acclaimed Indian dancer will be encouraging children and adults of all ages to explore the beautiful movements of Indian dance using colourful scarves and ribbons. No need to book, no tickets required, just turn up and take part. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2757 ============================================================ [ 5 local job vacancies ] * Asst Early Years Manager, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Chef, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Project Director, William Blake Heritage Project * Hand bookbinder, The Document Centre * Bookkeeper, The Document Centre Details of these jobs and more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Why not advertise your job vacancy here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/add-a-job ============================================================ [ 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 * Is it just me or does this look precarious? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75617 * Live Music http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75616 * Thai Silk http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75606 * Strange smell yesterday evening * A good traditional chippy http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75531 * Oliver Jacques Property management http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75496 * Looking for a tea urn... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75490 * Lend a hand supporting local theatre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75487 * Peabody Square Fun Day 1st Sept http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75441 * Shopping centre police-taped http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75429 * Free theatre at The Scoop http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75424 * Falun Gong http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75421 * Pet Sitter / Rabbit feeder urgently required! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75399 * Rewiring lamps http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75381 * Planning consultant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75371 * Restaurant and Gaming in Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75360 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 * Designer needed * Investment needed for Biodiesel operation * Support your local theatre 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 ============================================================