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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 384 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 17 March 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 Happy Easter to all our readers ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Affordable shared office space * What's on this week * Reader offer: Vacustep London Bridge free trial * Local job vacancies - 7 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 * Beetham 51-storey Blackfriars tower goes to public inquiry Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3187 * 'Banksy' found on Bankside building site flogged on eBay Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3186 * Kevin Spacey unveils �3 million upgrade of The Cut Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3185 * Children's story projected onto Shell Centre this Easter Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3184 * Heart bypass operation for Archbishop of Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3183 * Doon Street Tower public inquiry draws to a close Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3182 * Boring Budget with risks says FT's John Willman Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3188 * Victorian medicines go on display in Lambeth Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3181 * Bermondsey women learn handy new skills Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3179 * Harry Potter movie filming at the Millennium Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3178 * Bungling Tooley Street thieves jailed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3177 ============================================================ { Advert } Sick of working at home? Soho Desk Space offers affordable shared office space off Carnaby Street for UKP 85 per week. http://SohoDeskSpace.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'. SPEED-THE-PLOW - FREE LECTURE AT MORLEY COLLEGE Wednesday 19 March 6pm-6.30pm at Refectory Annexe, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; free Behind the scenes of The Old Vic's latest production with the assistant director Annabel Bolton. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3940 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY PROJECT BANK WORKSHOP Wednesday 19 March 6pm-8pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street If you've got an idea to improve the local environment in Borough & Bankside, come along to this community workshop to fill in a form to have your idea considered for a new project bank of local ideas to be implemented when money becomes available from local developments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4262 NORTH LAMBETH GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION OF WITNESS Good Friday 21 March 10am at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park & St John's Waterloo, Procession of Witness to Waterloo Station for an ecumenical service on the station concourse. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3901 NORTH SOUTHWARK GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION OF WITNESS Good Friday 21 March 11am at Our Lady of La Salette & St Joseph, Melior Street Silent walk of witness focussing on the meaning of Good Friday. Starting at Our Lady of La Salette in Melior Street and ending at Christ Church Southwark in Blackfriars Road. Ecumenical event organised by North Southwark churches of several denominations. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4195 MORE HOLY WEEK & EASTER CHURCH SERVICES http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/cat/12 EASTER IN THE BALLROOM AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Good Friday 21, Saturday 22 & Easter Monday 24 March 11am-4pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free Enjoy a day of family activities. Good Friday: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4119 Saturday: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4120 Easter Mon: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4121 MORE EASTER HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR CHILDREN http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/types/family DIAMOND CELEBRATION FOR SOUTHWARK AT THE UNICORN THEATRE Saturday 22 March at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street; free As a culmination of its Diamond Season - celebrating 60 years since Caryl Jenner founded the Unicorn Theatre Company - the theatre is inviting Southwark residents to come and join the party. The day will be packed with Japanese themed events taking place in and around the Unicorn. This will include sushi making and manga drawing demonstrations, Taiko drumming and a post-show discussion about how the Japanese and British see each other. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3883 DOJO DRUMMERS IN THE SCOOP Saturday 22 March 12 noon, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm at The Scoop, More London; free The Dojo Drummers are a vibrant Taiko drum group based at the Mugen Taiko Dojo, the UK's Centre for Taiko Drumming. Part of the Unicorn's Community Day. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4061 GONE WITH THE WIND: FREE FILM FOR SOUTHWARK SENIORS Saturday 22 March 1.30pm at Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road; Free for over-60s A free showing of the 1939 film as part of Silver, Southwark Older People's Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4182 DEREK JARMAN SPECIAL Sunday 23 March at Roxy Bar & Screen, 128-132 Borough High Street; �3 cover for whole day To coincide with the Derek Jarman exhibition at the Serpentine, Roxy is screening two of Jarman's feature films, preceded by a documentary called Derek Jarman: Life as Art by Andy Kimpton-Nye. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4252 STRICTLY EASTER BALLROOM AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Monday 24 March 4pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free Heralding the return of regular ballroom dance events at Southbank Centre, The Clore Ballroom is transformed for four hours of dancing and performance, compered by Nicky Miles. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4122 FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HEALTH & SAFETY SEMINAR Wednesday 26 March Refreshments from 9.30am; seminar 10am-12.45pm at Elan & Co, Unit 3 Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard, Bermondsey Street; free; booking essential Elan & Co Chartered Certified Accountants in association with Peninsula Business Services invite you and a guest to attend this free seminar. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4256 ============================================================ { Reader offer: Vacustep London Bridge free trial } Vacustep London Bridge offers a new way to exercise and lose inches from the stomach, hips, bum and thighs. The treatment will also result in the reduction of cellulite. Vacustep London Bridge is offering SE1 Direct readers a free trial session and 20% off the course fee if you decide to go ahead with the course. The discount only applies to Vacustep London Bridge. See http://www.vacustep.com for more details. To book a session contact Jaime on 07956 954248 or email [email protected] Vacustep London Bridge is at Fitness First Cottons Cottons Building, Tooley Street, SE1 2QN ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Duty Manager, Cafe Manga * Housekeepers, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust * Senior Childcare Workers, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre * Childcare Workers, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre * Part Time Staff, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre * Bookeeper, Elan & Co Chartered Certified Accountants * Internship - Arts Administration, Futures Theatre Company 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 ============================================================ { Local arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Three Hours after Marriage at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3189 ============================================================ { 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 * Scaffolders http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85285 * Seeking a good dentist http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85268 * Why Lant Street? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85261 * St Saviour's Dock noise http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85252 * St George's Road closed at E & C by police http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85228 * Problem with teenagers? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85211 * Palazzo - cheesy cabaret application http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85174 * Need a flat 11/04 to 18/04 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85171 * Getting rid of cigarette smell in cars http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85163 * One-on-one Spanish lessons near Elephant and Castle http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85074 * Need a GP recommendation... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85070 * School Buddies http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85055 * Wheat free bread http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85052 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 } * Desk space available in Gt Suffolk St * Clothes retail in Bankside area 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 ============================================================