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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 359 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 24 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 * 7 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 * Laurence Olivier statue unveiled on South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2931 * Mayor: Trams in Waterloo 2010+ - north of the river 2020+ Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2930 * Potters Fields: Livingstone threatens compulsory purchase Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2920 * Is this what Shakespeare looked like at the age of 14? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2925 * The Rake named best bar in Time Out awards Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2924 * Time capsule buried as work starts on university building Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2929 * Local jobs for local people on the South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2928 * Celebrating Lambeth and Southwark's older people Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2923 * Blackfriars Settlement prepares for new building Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2922 * Were you at Waterloo International on 14 November 1994? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2921 * Old Vic Somme Theatre project wins Lottery award Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2919 * Shard developer admits economic crisis could hamper scheme Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2918 * Tattooed swimmer in Potters Fields Park Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2927 ============================================================ { 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 Technique's many benefits for actors include minimized tension, centeredness, vocal relaxation, and responsiveness, mind/body connection and about an inch and a half of additional height." - Kevin Kline, actor 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'. ELEFEST - FREE ELEPHANT & CASTLE CULTURAL FESTIVAL Until Sunday 30 September The programme includes films, talks, music and exhibitions. See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/series/46/elefest for a full listing. EMPLOYMENT FESTIVAL AT ELEPHANT & CASTLE SHOPPING CENTRE Tuesday 25 September 10am-4pm at Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre; free Upstairs outside the Southwark Works office. Everyone is welcome to attend. Organised by Southwark Works, WorkDirections, Southwark Alliance and Reed in Partnership. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3080 ELEFEST: HISTORY OF ELEPHANT AND CASTLE - STEPHEN HUMPHREY Tuesday 25 September 7pm at Unit 238, Upper Mall, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre; free Local history librarian Stephen Humphrey has been researching the history of the Elephant for many years. He was born in the former Lambeth Hospital, Brook Drive and his family lived in the area back to the 19th century. He has published many books and booklets on the history of Southwark and is in planning to publish another based on this illustrated talk. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3094 THE FARMING TO FOOD SHOW AT POTTERS FIELDS PARK Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 September 10am-6.30pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free There will be no cows or sheep at the show due to Foot & Mouth Disease restrictions but the rest of the show is going ahead as planned. The Farming to Food Show will present Londoners with an unique opportunity to experience first hand how food is grown and produced. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3016 BANKSIDE BIKEFEST IN BOROUGH MARKET Thursday 27 September 12pm-2pm at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street; free Do you work in Bankside? Do you ride a bike to work, or want to...? Better Bankside wants as many people as possible who work in the area to think about buying a bike, or getting their existing bike back into shape. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3129 THE BORDER PATROL AFTER-WORKER CYCLE RIDE Thursday 27 September 6.30pm outside the Market Porter, Stoney Street; free Ride almost every inch of Southwark's 17-mile border. Southwark Cyclists invites Bankside employees to join their 2-hour local evening bike ride. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3133 DIY MENTORING - EVENT FOR NEW WRITERS Thursday 27 September 7pm-8.30pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road; �5 (conc �3); redeemable against purchase of the book To celebrate the publication of 'The Write Guide: Mentoring' Spread the Word has teamed up with New Writing North to bring you all you ever wanted to know about mentoring. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3115 FORTY WALLS, TEN DOORS: FREE PERFORMANCE AT THE SCOOP Friday 28 & Saturday 29 September 8pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Southwark-based London Bubble Theatre Company brings its unique brand of open air participatory theatre to The Scoop. Forty Walls, Ten Doors is performed by an intergenerational company who come together to animate the city's open spaces through theatre, music and performance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2983 WELL BEING DAY AT THE CALDER BOOKSHOP Saturday 29 September 12pm-5pm at Calder Bookshop, 51 The Cut; �5 / 15 min session Authors and therapists Andrew and Helen Hain return to offer a variety of alternative treatments including Reiki, Head, Hand and Feet Massage and Spiritual Counselling. These days prove very popular and it's advisable to book in advance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2987 10% SALE AT GANESHA + COMPLEMENTARY WINE & SNACKS Saturday 29 September 12pm-6pm at Ganesha, Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground 10% off everything in the shop, complementary fair trade wine and Indian nibbles. Drop in for a glass of wine and start your Christmas shopping in style - Ganesha has fabulous accessories for the home and you, all fairly traded from India, Bangladesh and beyond. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3148 GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 30 September 2.30pm-3.45pm 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/2939 VOLUNTEERING EVENT Sunday 30 September 2pm-4.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way Join Bankside Open Spaces Trust in improving local parks by participating in this volunteering event for adults. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2946 THEATRE TASTER WORKSHOPS Sunday 30 September 2pm-6pm at Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street; free Intergenerational taster workshops with London Bubble as part of the Open Rehearsal Weekend for ages 8 upwards. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2982 COMMUNITY FILM CLUB: PEEK FREANS BISCUIT FACTORY Monday 1 October 7pm refreshments from 6.30pm at Tate Modern, Bankside; free Peek Frean & Co.'s Biscuit Works, A (1906) & Old Ways New Ways (1988) The silent 1906 film by Cricks & Martin will be screened as well a Sands Films documentary made in 1988 as the Peek Freans factory in Bermondsey was slowly closing down. The film is entirely told by the employees of the plant. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in So uthwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) call 020 7401 5176, email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2702 ============================================================ { 7 local job vacancies } * Front of House Assistant, Florence Nightingale Museum * Head of Education, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Asst Early Years Manager, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Senior Childcare Workers, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Childcare Workers, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Sessional Workers, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Managing Director, Bankside Open Spaces Trust * Bar staff, Utobeer 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 } * Fragments at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2926 ============================================================ { 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 * Jazz Thursday Oct 11? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77166 * Eugenia at Pacific Playhouse http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77150 * Tennis Lessons in the evenings in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77149 * Service charges for communal areas http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77144 * Roupell Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77107 * Is Kwan Thai any good? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76996 * Television in "The Circle" flats http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76991 * Is at 10% year-on-year rent increase normal? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76972 * Local company to install gas cooker http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76917 * BHB graffiti on walls http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76905 * New build flats, with vacant retail space http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76866 * Living in Bankside House - is the area safe? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/76818 * Thames Festival http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77156 * Roundabouts at Elephant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77155 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 * Desk space and design partnering opportunity in SE1 * Meeting space/members club SE1 or nearby * Shared office space in SE1/SE11/SE17 * Domain service for my online business 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 ============================================================