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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 357 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 10 September 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * 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 * Great River Race in the Pool of London: pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2901 * Foetus found in London Bridge Station toilet Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2899 * Pictures of Jamie Oliver book signing in Borough Market Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2897 * Hotel in former Tooley Street school: decision delayed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2896 * Go-ahead for Elephant & Castle tower & Southwark Playhouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2894 * Flypast and gun salute for veterans at HMS Belfast Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2895 * Regus opens drop-in business lounge at More London Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2893 * Old Kent Road shooting: man charged with attempted murder Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2892 * Boris Johnson launches campaign at County Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2891 ============================================================ [ Advert ] Alexander Technique at the South Bank Alexander Centre Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique. Using the Alexander Technique you can become... - alert - balanced - relaxed - focused - effective - confident. "The Alexander Technique works... I recommend it enthusiastically to anyone who has neck pains or back pain." - Roald Dahl The South Bank Alexander Centre has three experienced Alexander Technique teachers. Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you would like to find out more, we offer free 20-minute introductory sessions. South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. CONSERVATIVE LONDON MAYORAL HUSTINGS Monday 10 September 6.30pm at Riverbank Park Plaza, 18 Albert Embankment Opportunity to question the candidates for the Tory nomination. All Londoners are invited. To book a place email [email protected] or telephone 020 7984 8152. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2976 COMMUNITY FILM CLUB: GASLIGHT Monday 10 September 7pm (refreshments 6.30pm) at Tate Modern, Bankside; free 1940 British film based on the Patrick Hamilton play 'Gaslight' recently seen at The Old Vic. If you live/work locally email [email protected] to join. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2701 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: BLUE MARKET + SHAD THAMES LICENSING SATURATION Monday 10 September 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Special focus on the future of The Blue market square in Southwark Park Road plus a presentation on proposals for licensing saturation zone in Shad Thames. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2722 AFTER SCHOOL CLUB WITH SOUTHBANK MOSAICS IN ST JOHN'S CRYPT Starts Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 September Tue & Thu 4pm-8pm (then ongoing for the school year) at Southbank Mosaics, St John's Crypt, 73 Waterloo Road; free Young people and their families (parents and friends) can learn to make mosaics at the Southbank Mosaics Studio. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3082 157 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD APARTHOTEL PROPOSALS - EXHIBITION Tuesday 11 September 4.30pm-7.30pm at 151 Tower Bridge Road Sunlight Projects exhibition of development proposals for an aparthotel on the former Old Cinema Antique Warehouse site. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3093 VICTORIAN DAY AT RED CROSS GARDEN Thursday 13 September 3.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Play Victorian games and join the interactive costume demonstration, maypole dancing and crocus planting. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2945 KEIB THOMAS CELEBRATION Friday 14 September 2.30pm-3.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Speakers, poetry and music to celebrate the life of community activist Keib Thomas. Preceded and followed by events in Glaziers Hall from 1pm and then 3.30pm-5pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2994 MARITIME RITES: SPECTACULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE ON THE THAMES Friday 14 September 5.30pm-7pm at Millennium Bridge, Bankside; free The American composer and artist Alvin Curran will be stationed on a barge in the middle of the Thames, leading the London Symphony Orchestra Brass, the UBS Orchestra and over 300 volunteers for the UK premiere of Maritime Rites. This spectacular performance inspired by the sounds of the river, and concluding with the bells of St Paul's Cathedral, will take place outside Tate Modern and on the Millennium Bridge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2854 BERMONDSEY STREET FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING CREATIVITY Saturday 15 September 12 noon-9pm at Tanner Street Park; free Live bands, street performers, children's activities and a local history talk. The festival ends with an outdoor film screening. Events in Bermondsey Street, Tanner Street Park and Leathermarket Gardens. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2944 THE MAYOR'S THAMES FESTIVAL Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September Annual free festival along the river between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge - two days packed with activities and performances culminating in a Night Carnival and Fireworks on Sunday night. Highlights this year include a 'Feast on the River' on Southwark Bridge on Saturday. See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/series/15 for a full list of events or http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/seriesmap/15 for a map. OPEN HOUSE LONDON Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September A chance to visit interesting buildings not normally open to the public. See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/series/40 for a complete list of participating SE1 buildings or http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/seriesmap/40 for a map. LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL: YARD SALE AT PACIFIC PLAYHOUSE Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September (also following weekend) 10am-5.30pm at Playhouse Court, 62 Southwark Bridge Road 20 designers sell one-off and limited-edition 2D and 3D work with many pieces accompanied by the process/sketch book. Come down for a cucumber sandwich and a home-made cake. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3044 ROUND ABOUT THE PALACE: LAMBETH OLD AND NEW Sunday 16 September Meet 2pm at Vauxhall Underground Station; free Free guided walk led by Steve Martin as part of Transport for London's London Walking Weekend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3013 ============================================================ [ Local job vacancies ] * Administrators, Coin Street Community Builders Details of these jobs 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 ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * The Curse of the Werewolf at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2900 * All About My Mother at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2898 ============================================================ [ 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 * Tracing photo history: 221 Westminster Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76575 * Potters Fields or Potters Field? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76568 * Can you help to spread the word about this website? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76554 * Garden centres http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76525 * 80s bar... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76512 * South Bermondsey walking and cycling links to be improved http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76493 * Disability Transport locally? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76466 * Does anyone else live near Hill House, Blackfriars Road? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76410 * Berkeley Homes & ex-St Olave's Grammar School http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76377 * Running and Exercise http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76325 * Bathroom Fitter Recommendations http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76301 * Packing boxes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76276 * SE1 international to close http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76267 * Boot Fairs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76209 * Weekend job for a good kid http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76197 * The Kennington Bookshop... does anyone know anything? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76569 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 * Meeting space/members club SE1 or nearby * Shared offfice space in SE1/SE11/SE17 * Domain service for my online business * Where would you like cycle parking in the area? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================