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========================================================== [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 381 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 25 February 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Balance your busy life with Urban Yoga * What's on this week * Local job vacancies - 4 jobs this week * Local 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 * Dockhead Post Office to close Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3153 * Simon Hughes's Leasehold Reform Bill read in Commons Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3163 * Queen and Duke visit Union Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3160 * New sculpture unveiled on the South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3159 * Waterloo Quarter BID expands into Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3162 * Cooper's Road teenager dies after Plumstead stabbing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3158 * Paul Noblet to take on Southwark regeneration brief Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3155 * Lambeth endorses Foster towers for Albert Embankment Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3154 * Ticket barriers to be installed at Waterloo Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3164 * New boss for Elephant and Castle regeneration Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3152 * Teenager shot on Lawson Estate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3151 ============================================================ { Advert: Balance your busy life with Urban Yoga } Bankside yoga teacher Tracy Lee Jackson has practiced and studied yoga for over a decade in London, India and California. Her classes in London range from chair yoga for the elderly and after school yoga club for kids to office based & dynamic hatha styles for everyone in-between. See Tracy in action at http://www.yogamiss.com if you've missed her spontaneously posing around London and then contact her for private one to one or group practice at a time and place that twist about and wrap around your hectic schedule. http://www.yogamiss.com | 079 6133 6121 | [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. TABARD GARDENS SOUTH TENANTS' & RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION Tuesday 26 February 7pm at Hankey Hall, Hankey Place Come along to find out what's happening in Tabard Gardens South and take part in the Tenants & Residents Association. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3865 COFFEE & JUICE MORNING WITH WEST BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY FORUM Wednesday 27 February 11am-1pm at Hankey Hall, Hankey Place; free Join the West Bermondsey Community Forum for a relaxed and informal coffee and juice morning, where you can discuss local issues such as community safety, healthy living and regeneration over free tea, coffee, fresh fruit smoothies and home made cake. These events are regularly joined by the local police and community wardens, with whom you can share your safety concerns, and by representatives from other local voluntary groups who provide services in the area. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4140 CHINESE CULTURE & LANGUAGE - FREE EARLY-EVENING TALK Wednesday 27 February 6pm-6.30pm at Refectory Annexe, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; free Delve into Chinese culture & traditions with Jindong Gao. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3937 WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP: ELIZABETH HOUSE LATEST Wednesday 27 February 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of the group that monitors development in the Waterloo area. Hear developers present their plans and contribute to the debate. Agenda includes the latest on the redevelopment of Elizabeth House, York Road with David Hudson from P&O. Plus Clive Fraser of Lambeth Council on community benefits from s106 planning gain: a tariff approach. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3718 OUTSPOKEN 4 - LGBT HISTORY MONTH EVENT Wednesday 27 February 7pm-9pm at Chapter Room, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Three speakers talk for 15 minutes to reflect on their own personal histories of growing up or coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender; tales of struggles, triumphs and joys of being who they are. An LGBT History Month event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3924 MOTHER'S DAY CRAFTS WORKSHOP FOR AGES 5-11 Thursday 28 February 4pm-5pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free For ages 5-11. Part of the Lambeth Fusion Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3914 NIGHT AND THE CITY: FREE FILM SCREENING FOR SENIORS Thursday 28 February 2pm at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road; free Free film screening for seniors. Directed by Jules Dassin (1950) starring Richard Widmark. The rise and fall of small-time hustler Harry Fabain in this tense noir thriller shot mostly at night in London and featuring the constuction site of the Festival of Britain. With introduction and refreshments. Booking essential: 020 7928 3232 for box office (from 11am). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4033 MARCUS COATES: SPIRIT CARAVAN IN SOUTHBANK CENTRE SQUARE Saturday 1 March 3pm-6pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road Marcus Coates invites visitors into his father's caravan, where he communes with animal spirits in shamanistic performances, then answers all your questions. In connection with the current humour exhibition at The Hayward Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4013 THE BIG CHAT - SOUTHWARK COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENT Saturday 1 March 11am-4pm at Avonmouth House, 6 Avonmouth Street; free Come and see how the community and police work together. * How do local people get involved and make a difference in Southwark? * If I'm scared to report crimes who else can I talk to? * Is it true that some police stations are closing? * Why do the Police stop young people so often? Lunch and refreshments provided. People from the following communities are especially welcome: * Refugees * Young People * Businesses * Safer Neighbourhoods Community contact: Avril Jones: 020 7525 0918 Police contact: Sam Zlosnik: 020 7232 6011 Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4026 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Sterile Services Assistants, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Trust * Project Admin Assistant, architecture plb * Director, Southwark Arts Forum * Client Relationship Manager, Hays Financial Services 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 ] * Senti-Mental at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3161 * Duchamp, Man Ray, Picabia at Tate Modern Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3156 ============================================================ { 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 * New feature: Recent planning applications in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84267 * SE1 visitor attractions - too expensive for most families? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84318 * The Arc nursery closing down? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84225 * Borough Flowers closing down. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84056 * Climbing wall near Tooley St: Only for the intrepids http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84266 * Old Kent Road & East Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84297 * The Hartley - Tower Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84290 * Masala Chai tea in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84281 * Gyms near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84222 * Clothing repairs and alterations http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/84049 * Recycling non-collection: took action into my own hands http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83994 * Aylesbury Estate regeneration http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83897 * Where to buy saffron http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83857 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 } * Financial support for ISO 9001 accreditation * Need a good plumber? * Retail space needed by local business 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 ============================================================