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SE1 Direct 479: Give & Take Day, Family Concert & more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 479 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 11 January 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Iyengar Yoga at Christ Church Blackfriars Road * What's on this week * January issue of 'in SE1' * 2 local job vacancies this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Community Partners at 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 * Gordon Brown visits Stones End Day Centre in Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4295 * Seal swims into St Saviour's Dock on Sunday morning Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4293 * Pictures: Blessing the River Thames at London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4294 * Lambeth Fire Station burglar jailed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4292 * Boris starts enabling works for Tate Modern extension Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4291 * Boris: private developers must pay for Elephant tube stn Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4290 * Tsuru Japanese restaurant launches local delivery service Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4289 ============================================================ { Advert } Iyengar Yoga classes at Christ Church Blackfriars Road Iyengar Yoga is based on the correct alignment of the body. It helps to build stamina and flexibility. When the body is correctly aligned then there is balance in both the mind and the body. Classes are open to beginners and it is an extremely beneficial practice to those suffering with back, neck, shoulder problems etc and also for many other medical conditions. For more information check out my website http://www.southbankyoga.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for 26 April onwards so be quick! ============================================================ { 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'. FRENZY: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB AT TATE MODERN Monday 11 January 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Frenzy (1972): London police are powerless to do anything about the brutal serial killer, the Necktie murderer, terrorising the city. Genre: Thriller. Director: Alfred Hitchock. Duration: 116 minutes. Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at those living in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) email [email protected] or join at door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8059 RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK IN SOUTHWARK Tuesday 12 January 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Lecture by Chris Constable, Southwark Council's archaeologist. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7516 SOUTHWARK AND ITS PRIORY Tuesday 12 January 7pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Cathedral guide Guy Rowston gives an illustrated talk about the priory from its Norman foundation to its surrender to Henry VIII. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8002 BOOK CLUB AT THE TABLE IN SOUTHWARK STREET Wednesday 13 January 6.15pm at The Table, 85 Southwark Street; free John Harvard Library runs a Book Club in the evening for those who can't attend the sessions during the day. The evening group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6.15pm in The Table cafe. You are not obliged to buy food. It's just a meeting place. This month's book is The Invention of Everything Else by Samantha Hunt. The library supplies the books so one doesn't have to buy the book. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8263 FOOD & HEALTH EVENT AT BOROUGH MARKET Thursday 14 January 12pm-4pm at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street; free Full of resolutions to eat more healthily this year? Want some ideas on how to include more fruit in your diet? Looking for ways to interest your kids in healthy eating? Borough Market is hosting an event to answer all your questions, and provide inspiration. Exploring the link between diet and health, NHS Southwark's community outreach team is joined by guest chefs Alex Laird and Zamil Ahmed, as well as advisors from local GP surgeries, for a variety of activities including cooking demonstrations, blind fruit tasting, 'Five A Day' quizzes and lots more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8370 ROTHSAY STREET S106 UPGRADE PROJECT Thursday 14 January 7pm-8pm at Bermondsey Central Hall, 256 Bermondsey Street The section 106 agreement for the Jam Factory on Rothsay Street provides �183,299 to deliver transport and public realm improvements adjacent to the site. Find out about what is proposed. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8319 JOHN HARVARD BOOK GROUP Friday 15 January 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free The monthly lunchtime book group at John Harvard Library has resumed after the library's major refurbishment. It is an opportunity to meet others and share favourite books. This month's book is After Dark by Haruki Murakami. You don't have to have read the book before coming along as there will be many others who haven't read the book . There will also be discussions about other books read by individuals. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8262 FREE GIVE AND TAKE DAY Saturday 16 January 11am-3pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street; free If the festive season has left you with a cupboard full of things you don't need, why not have a clear out and bring them along to this free Give and Take Day where you can exchange them for something you want. Unwanted presents, old electrical goods, furniture, clothing or other items that are in good condition can all be accepted. Give and Take Days are organised throughout the year by Veolia Environmental Services on behalf of Southwark Council. There is no obligation to bring items in order to take items away. It's free to give and free to take! Any leftovers at the end of the day will be sent for recycling wherever possible. Damaged or unusable items will not be accepted. Everything is given away for free and no money can exchange hands. An electrician will be on hand to test electrical appliances. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8173 FAMILY CONCERT Sunday 17 January 10.30am-12.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; �6; children �3; family (2+2) �12 Music and dance for all the family. Blowing in the Wind: A great family programme of music from your favourite wind quintet -involving all the audience. X�po-zure is back again to entertain with their high velocity rhythm and a good few moves for everyone to learn. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7741 ============================================================ { January issue of 'in SE1' } The January edition of our monthly printed what's on guide will soon be available at the usual 75+ locations. You can also grab the PDF version at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Administrator, RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution * Senior Concierge, Strata SE1 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 ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } * Bargain �65 per week 1 to 10 desks Full details http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * SE1 choirs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121010 * Brighton Buildings, Tower Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120969 * Dodgy cigarettes in Sainsburys http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120964 * Shard web cams http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120961 * More Muggings in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120955 * Priority Gritting? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120945 * Childcare when schools are closed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120937 * Bath Terrace http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120936 * Old churches http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120933 * Car wash http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120909 * Gritting on Tooley Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120890 * Renting out your Property for 2012 Olympics http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120868 * Circus tent on Bankside http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120867 * Recycling Christmas Trees http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120851 * Driving instructor needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120848 * New cafe in Elephant & Castle http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120833 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 } * Desks for two or small office in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119580 * Cleaner required Bermondsey Street 1-2 hours daily http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119106 * IT Network Engineer wanted for local business http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119282 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } COMMUNITY PARTNER POSITIONS AT BETTER BANKSIDE Better Bankside's corporate social responsibility programme is inviting applications for the position of Community Partner. Community Partners will receive 3 years of funding in the region of �4,000 per annum as well as the opportunity to access in-kind support and expertise from the local business community. There is the possibility of funding being extended to 5 years, should an organisation put a strong enough case forward for such an extension. Go to http://www.betterbankside.co.uk/community-partners WOMEN WRITERS GROUP STARTING IN LONDON SE1 Interested in forming a group of women writers? No elitism, just friendly supportive rapport and discussion. I tried to get this off the ground last year but due to illness had to place it on hold. Nevertheless better late than never. Please mail me with your contact details and try to make this happen in 2010: [email protected] ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2010 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================