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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 371 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 17 December 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 SE1 Direct will be published as normal on Mondays during the Christmas season. We'd like to thank you for your support during 2007 and wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * What's on this week * 2 new 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 * Lib Dems win Riverside by-election Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3066 * Local photographer launches 2008 London calendar Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3069 * Local schools invited to record London Bridge rhyme Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3068 * Elephant & Castle is fourth most feared road junction Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3064 * Globe Academy sponsor heckled at Tate Modern debate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3063 * St Olave's School: council in Berkeley Homes legal tussle Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3062 * Good Egg Award for Ken Livingstone at City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3067 * Waterloo BID plans Southwark expansion Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3061 * Shakespeare's Globe opens revamped exhibition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3060 * Looking for entrepreneurs on the Rockingham Estate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3059 * Levi Roots brings reggae hits to the Elephant Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3058 * Kevin Spacey honours Southwark Council's stars Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3057 * Olympic job opportunities for Southwark residents Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3056 ============================================================ { 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 makes a real difference to my often tense and busy life. Its thoughtful approach has made me calmer, improved my concentration and given me a clearer sense of my own well being. I am grateful for it." - Joan Bakewell, TV presenter and journalist 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'. CATHEDRAL SING-IN Tuesday 18 December 12.45pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Join in the carols at this popular sevice for local office workers and residents. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3467 OPEN-AIR CAROL SERVICE IN BLACKFRIARS ROAD Tuesday 18 December 7pm at Helen Gladstone House Garden, Blackfriars Road; free The Nelson Square Gardens Community Association has organised this open-air carol service in the community garden at the corner of Blackfriars Road and Surrey Row. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3712 LUNCHTIME CAROL SERVICE AT CHRIST CHURCH SOUTHWARK Thursday 20 December 1.10pm at Christ Church Southwark, 27 Blackfriars Road Lunchtime carol service with the Portcullis Singers. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2532 SLOW FOOD UK CHRISTMAS MARKET ON THE SOUTH BANK Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 December 11am-8pm at Southbank Centre Square (in front of RFH), Belvedere Road Inaugural slow food market in London in association with Slow Food UK. The Christmas market will feature outstanding fresh and preserved foods, as well as sustainably produced craft products - both local and countrywide. The Slow Food Movement believes that the food we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3474 BOROUGH BUSINESS CAROL SERVICE Thursday 20 December 1pm at Guy's Chapel, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street Forty minute carol service for those working in Borough. All welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3637 INFORMAL CAROL SERVICE Sunday 23 December 6.30pm at Christ Church Southwark, 27 Blackfriars Road A service suitable for all ages. Followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3633 CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE Sunday 23 December 6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Traditional service of lessons and carols Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3468 NINE LESSONS & CAROLS AT ST GEORGE THE MARTYR Sunday 23 December 6.30pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street Candlelight service of nine lessons and carols. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3636 MIDNIGHT MASSES & CHRISTMAS DAY CHURCH SERVICES See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/cat/12 2512 BIKE RIDE WITH SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS Tuesday 25 December 11am at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; free Southwark Cyclists' sixth annual Christmas Day ride. Meet 10am Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich, and 11am at Southwark Needle, south end of London Bridge. A slow and sociable exploring meander round central London on the quietest day of the year in very good and diverse company. Drop out whenever or stay on for a late lunch up Edgware Road and maybe a pub after. No need to book. Just turn up. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3708 ============================================================ { 2 local job vacancies } * Bookings Administrator, London Wine & Spirit School * Independent Members, Standards Committee, LB Southwark Full details 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 Union of Shorts at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3055 ============================================================ { 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 * Bermondsey Street Parking http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81056 * Shad Thames - Is it really that nice? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81053 * Driscoll House Photography http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81049 * Leather jacket repair http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81044 * Fitted Wardrobes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81025 * Where to find magnets in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80968 * SE1 restaurants open on Christmas Eve for dinner? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80962 * Obscenity at the Design Museum http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80932 * Freeview signal SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80898 * Borough Station closed in mornings http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80867 * The Banana Store http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80852 * Webber Street Development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80832 * Another tall building planned for SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80785 * Where to buy duck... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80778 * Info on The Cut needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80744 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 } * The Business Club * Business Networking Events in SE1 Read more at 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 ============================================================