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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 373 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 31 December 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 We'd like to thank you for your support during 2007 and wish you a very happy New Year. ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do something life-changing in 2008! * What's on this week * 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 * Changes of address for Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3089 * National Theatre Studio's �6 million makeover Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3088 * Grants available for youth projects in Bermondsey Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3087 * MBEs for Southwark fashion designers Antoni & Alison Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3086 * Go-ahead for charity HQ next to St George's Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3085 * Art by local people on show at More London Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3084 * Support for young Southwark entrepreneurs Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3083 * Art House for Cathedral School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3082 * See proposals for new Walworth Academy Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3081 ============================================================ { Advert: Do something life-changing in 2008! } With the Alexander Technique you can - move with grace and ease - sit effortlessly upright at your desk - be focused, effective and confident. "I find The Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get to be light and relaxed. You must get an Alexander teacher to show it to you." - John Cleese, actor We are four STAT-qualified Alexander Technique teachers with a wide range of experience. Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you want to find out how the Alexander Technique can help you, call us to arrange a free 20-minute introductory session. 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'. NEW YEAR FIREWORKS ON THE SOUTH BANK Monday 31 December Build-up from 11.50pm approx at British Airways London Eye Annual fireworks display centred on the London Eye. Look out for the Olympic images projected onto the Shell Centre. Note that all roads in SE1 (and part of SE11) west of Blackfriars Road and London Road will be closed from 7.30pm to 3am. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3631 NEW YEAR'S EVE MIDNIGHT MASS Monday 31 December 11.30pm at St George's RS Cathedral, Lambeth Road Midnight Mass starting at 11.30pm in thanks for God's gifts during 2007 and for God's blessings on the coming year. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3543 WATCH NIGHT SERVICE Monday 31 December 7pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road New Year's Eve Service. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3552 TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATIONS ON BANKSIDE Sunday 6 January 12.45pm at Bankside Pier, Bankside; free An annual seasonal celebration held in the Bankside area. It is a celebration of the New Year, mixing ancient seasonal customs with contemporary festivity. It is free, accessible to all and happens whatever the weather. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2237 THE SOUTH BANK SHOW: KEVIN SPACEY AT THE OLD VIC - ITV1 Sunday 6 January 11.10pm on ITV1 Melvyn Bragg chats to Kevin Spacey as he begins his fourth season as artistic director of the Old Vic. Spacey discusses his decision to put his Hollywood career on hold to focus on the theatre, explaining his determination to re-establish the Old Vic as one of London's leading arts venues. And cameras follow Spacey from New York and Broadway to workshops with young talent from Peckham. http://www.itv.com/southbank POETRY WORKSHOP Monday 7 January 6.40pm-8.30pm at St Andrew's Short Street Waterloo Time Bank presents a poetry workshop led by David Pape. Wine and snacks served. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3707 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * 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 ============================================================ { 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 * Kickboxing and running clubs in our neck of the woods http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81495 * Bangalore Express - new Waterloo Road restaurant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81493 * Southbank Centre NYE http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81487 * Man shot dead on Aylesbury Estate http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81481 * Recycle Christmas trees http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81461 * Phone No. for Royal Mail Mandela Way? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81444 * Good and bad customer service in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81440 * Parking in Leathermarket Court http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81427 * Food Hygiene http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81381 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 ============================================================