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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 385 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Tuesday 25 March 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Next day delivery gifts * What's on this week * Local job vacancies - 5 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 * Borough Post Office moving to Southwark Bridge Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3200 * Potters Fields: Southwark to sign deal with Berkeley Homes Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3198 * Southwark families flock to the Unicorn's community day Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3203 * Gordon Brown visits Lambeth Road police control centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3199 * Cash rich, time poor and looking for a home in SE1? Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/3157 * Met employee convicted of theft from Police Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3197 * Pedestrian killed in St George's Road bus smash Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3196 * Boris on Doon Street Tower: "We can do much better" Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3195 * Civic Trust awards for RFH, Young Vic and Empire Square Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3194 * Extra buses on routes 381 and C10 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3193 * Southwark's volunteers shine at awards ceremony Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3192 * How to run a marathon successfully Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3191 * 10,000 teenagers see Shakespeare for free at the Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3190 ============================================================ { Advert } NEXT DAY DELIVERY GIFTS Kiss goodbye to panic gift buying: Late Late Gifts helps UK shoppers find same day & next day delivery gifts. http://LateLateGifts.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'. TABARD GARDENS SOUTH TENANTS' & RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION Tuesday 25 March 7pm at Hankey Hall, Hankey Place Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3866 MEET THE PEARLIES AT THE CUMING MUSEUM Wednesday 26 March 11am at Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road SE17; free Find out more about the history of the Pearly Kings & Queens. Talk by Harry Mayhead, Pearly King of Bow Bells & Blackfriars. Refreshments available. Part of Southwark's Silver Festival for older people. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4137 FREE EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HEALTH & SAFETY SEMINAR Wednesday 26 March Refreshments from 9.30am; seminar 10am-12.45pm at Elan & Co, 1 Royal Oak Yard, Bermondsey Street; free; booking essential Elan & Co Chartered Certified Accountants in association with Peninsula Business Services invite local business owners to attend this free seminar. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4256 SOUTHWARK ON FILM - FREE SCREENING FOR SENIORS Thursday 27 March 2pm at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road; free (booking essential on 020 7091 9650) A special screening of archive film selections which depict Southwark on film. There will be an opportunity to discuss the films over tea and biscuits. Part of Southwark's Silver festival for older people. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4142 ELEPHANT & CASTLE ENTERPRISE QUARTER & WALWORTH ROAD SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENTS: PUBLIC EXHIBITION Thursday 27 & Saturday 29 March Thu 5.30pm-8pm; Sat 10am-2pm at Keyworth Centre, Keyworth St Have your say on Southwark's new planning policy documents for Elephant & Castle Enterprise Quarter (the area around London South Bank University's campus) and Walworth Road. Council officers will be available to discuss the documents and answer your questions. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4333 LONDON GLASSBLOWING SPRING OPEN WEEKEND & SALE Friday 28 to Sunday 30 March 11am-5pm at London Glassblowing, 7 The Leather Market. Weston Street Discover the extraordinary work of Francesca Cerreta, an emerging young jeweller working in glass - she will be demonstrating and selling her remarkable pieces. The sale commences on Friday and continues with glassblowing demonstrations throughout the weekend. For the first time "make your own paperweight" sessions are on offer for �35 per person. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4007 SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE COMEDY Friday 28 March 9.30pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; �6 New regular comedy club in Southwark Playhouse's bar designed to showcase new talent. MCs: Alexis Dubus and Sy Thomas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4294 COFFEE MORNING & TABLE TOP SALE AT LAMBETH MISSION Friday 28 March 10am-12pm at Lambeth Mission & St Mary's, 3-5 Lambeth Road All welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4337 HAPPENING AGAIN: FLUIDS AND SCALES AT TATE MODERN Saturday 29 March Fluids 11am-6pm on the river landscape; Scales 2pm-6pm in the stairwells at Tate Modern, Bankside; free Tate Modern reinvents two of performance art pioneer Allan Kaprow's most significant Happenings, Fluids and Scales. Composed of the audience's experience of space, actions and materials - ice and concrete blocks respectively - they continue to provoke questions about time, community and collective structures today. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4047 PRIMARY BANK FAMILIES DAY - DANCE, MUSIC, ARCHITECTURE WORKSHOPS FOR 7-12s at SIOBHAN DAVIES STUDIOS Saturday 29 March Workshop 1: 10.30am-12.30pm; Workshop 2: 2pm-4pm at Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George's Road; free (booking essential on 020 7091 9650) The day is aimed at children aged 7-12 and their parents/carers. Children under 16 must be joined by an adult. The Primary Bank Families Day welcomes children and their parents to Siobhan Davies Studios to come and take part in dance, music and architecture workshops. The day will engage both children and adults, beginning with an inspiring tour of Siobhan Davies Studios with games and tasks. The tour will stimulate the creation of movement and music during workshops. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4060 SPRING TABLE SALE AT ST ANDREW'S SHORT STREET, WATERLOO Saturday 29 March 2pm-5pm at St Andrew's Short Street Octavia Hill Residents Association is holding a Spring Table Sale. Refreshments will be available. * White Elephant stall * Book stall * Clothes stall * Many new items * Raffle Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4225 CLOSE UP WITH NATASHA MARSH - FREE MUSIC AT THE RFH BALLROOM Saturday 29 March 4pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free The English operatic soprano performs songs from her debut album Amour which was a No.1 in the UK classical charts in 2007. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4123 ALL-NIGHT MUSICALS - LONDON LESBIAN & GAY FILM FESTIVAL Saturday 29 March From 10pm at BFI IMAX, Charlie Chaplin Walk; �20 (conc �15) Whether you identify as a diva, just love the music or enjoy the campy entertainment value, take a walk on the wild side for All-Night Musicals with a 1970s theme. The four-in-a-row line-up is Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Can't Stop The Music. It's going to be a party atmosphere all night long with a live DJ from 10pm and films screening from 11.30pm. There will be interval prizes for the best costumes with an all-night bar and free tea and coffee served between films. NB. All films will be shown in 35mm, so the picture will not fill the whole screen. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4220 MUSIC FOR 18 MUSICIANS: Are you aged between 16-19? Monday 7 to Friday 18 April 10am-4pm at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road Are you aged between 16-19? Do you live in Lambeth or Southwark? Are you an aspiring Filmmaker, Musician or Designer? If so.... BBC 21CC, the London Sinfonietta and the BFI have a team of industry experts waiting to work with you. Work with other young people on either a music score, a documentary or album cover artwork. All this will be showcased in an exciting live event at the BFI Southbank on 18 April. Workshops take place on the South Bank and BBC White City. Travel will be paid. For application form, email [email protected] or call Tim on 020 7815 1337. Deadline for applications: 28 March. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4338 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Duty Manager, Cafe Manga * 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 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 } * Othello at Pacific Playhouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3202 ============================================================ { 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 * Need physiotherapist http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85600 * Sunday church service at E&C leisure centre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85580 * Racial abuse on Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85521 * Problems with recycling clear bag collection http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85406 * Credit crunch and the Elephant & Castle regeneration http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85402 * London Bridge/Rotherhithe Penninsula Buses http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85371 * School playground - fundraising ideas needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85362 * Guinness in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85326 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 ============================================================