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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 377 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 28 January 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> 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 * 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 * Holocaust Memorial Day at Soviet War Memorial Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3118 * Feminist demonstration in Marshalsea Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3117 * St Thomas' offers best maternity service in London Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3116 * Sinking Thames party boat rescued near Westminster Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3115 * MPs condemn "intolerable" delay at Waterloo International Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3114 * Tributes to war veteran 'Scotch Bill' Fraser Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3113 * Go-ahead for twin towers in Blackfriars Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3112 * Car installed in London Eye pod Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3111 * Old Kent Road barber jailed for rape Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3110 * Local midwives win national prize for parenting courses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3109 * 1970s garden shed and tools wanted by museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3108 ============================================================ { 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. "Alexander gives great relief from pain and tension ... After I have attended a session with one of the teachers l feel like a car that's had its 3000-mile service." Hospital Doctor magazine 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'. BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL - HAVE YOUR SAY Monday 28 January 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey. Agenda includes the Cleaner, Greener, Safer programme for 2008 and an update from local police and community wardens. Plus presentations on parks and open spaces, neighbourhood waste recycling and management and three local planning documents for discussion. There is also an opportunity to put questions to your councillors. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3662 ASSOCIATION OF WATERLOO GROUPS AGM Tuesday 29 January 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Member groups particularly are encouraged to send at least one representative. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3715 ARMY INFORMATION DAY IN WATERLOO Wednesday 30 January 10.30am-1.30pm & 2pm-4pm at Union Jack Club, Sandell Street Find out about the 147 trades in the Army and over 10,000 jobs on offer - with career opportunities ranging from finance and IT roles to nursing and driving. The event is an opportunity for anyone 16+ to get a real insight into Army life. You will be able to talk to soldiers from diverse backgrounds who have completed their training, try on Army kit and even sample Army rations. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3898 THE DANCING QUEEN: ELIZABETH I - LUNCHTIME LECTURE Wednesday 30 January 1pm-1.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; free Come and learn about the history, the music and the steps of famous period dances. To celebrate the anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth I in 1558, The Nonsuch History & Dance Company introduces their Sunday Workshop, The Dancing Queen, which explores the dances which caused such a scandal at the time. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3711 FREE RUSH HOUR CONCERT IN WATERLOO Thursday 31 January 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Free after-work concert with the Southbank Sinfonia. Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello Mozart Symphony No. 40 Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3890 FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HEALTH & SAFETY SEMINAR Friday 1 February 9.30am-12.45pm at Elan Meeting Rooms, Elan & Co, Unit 3, Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard, Bermondsey Street; free Elan & Co Chartered Certified Accountants in association with Peninsula Business Services invite local business owners to this free seminar. To book a place email Thomas Pick [email protected] stating the name, company, address and contact details of those who wish to attend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3845 LOOKING BACK AT THE BAUHAUS - FREE TALK Friday 1 February 7pm-8.30pm at SE1 Gallery, 1 Crucifix Lane; free Caroline Swash is an architectural glass artist whose windows can be seen in Salisbury, Gloucester and Portsmouth Cathedrals. She is Route Leader on the 'Glass, Fine Art and Architecture' Post Graduate Certificate courses at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design Enjoy a free glass of wine and nibbles. Proceeds from any sales or raffles go to the Artists Benevolent Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3857 PANCAKE RACE Tuesday 5 February Registration from 12 noon; race 12.30pm at Cathedral Square, Montague Close Annual Better Bankside pancake race in Montague Close. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3825 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Better Bankside * Advocacy Worker, Robes Project 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 ] * Reuben Powell's Hotel Elephant at Morley College Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3121 * Juan Munoz at Tate Modern Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3120 * Uncle Vanya at the Rose Theatre Kingston Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3119 ============================================================ { 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 * How effective is soundproofing? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82790 * Music classes for babies and toddlers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82762 * Parking meters http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82740 * Empire Building Cable Broadband http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82735 * Bermondsey Street One Way http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82734 * Beans in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82711 * Shad Thames (and rest of Bermondsey) Power Cut http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82660 * Genuine mistakes at Westminster Bridge Road Post Office? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82554 * Moving to SE1 - Estate Agent recommendations welcome http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82538 * Podiatry/Chiropody http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82537 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 } * Small cycle tour business needs space * Food deliveries to offices 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) 2008 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================