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SE1 Direct 485: Take part in Southwark Mysteries ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 485 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 22 February 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: New Year fitness resolutions still not happening? * What's on this week * 1 local job vacancy this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * 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 * South Bank assault: man in hospital with head injuries Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4366 * Southwark Mayor opens Laithwaites Wine shop at Vinopolis Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4365 * Blackfriars Railway Bridge featured in Henley exhibition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4367 * 10 marriage proposals at Tower Bridge on Valentine's Day Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4364 * Police warn of "serious crime" at Da Vinci's in Waterloo Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4363 * UK's biggest hydrogen fuel cell is in Blackfriars Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4362 * 23-year-old woman assaulted near New Kent Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4361 * �35 a night Tune Hotel coming to Waterloo (not easyHotel) Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4359 * David Cameron visits Snowsfields Primary School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4358 * iPhone app for Tate Modern's black hole installation Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4357 * �90 million cancer treatment centre at Guy's Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4355 * The team from The Team wins Better Bankside pancake race Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4354 * Mayor of Lambeth opens new gift shop at St Thomas' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4353 * Cyclist killed in Tower Bridge Rd named as David Vilaseca Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4352 ============================================================ { Advert } New Year fitness resolutions still not happening? Why not come and try a free Power Plate session at Fitness For Everybody? We are a small independent studio offering classes of no more than 4 people. The 20 minute classes on the Power Plate out weigh spending over an hour in the gym on your own. We have a small team of instructors who will tailor your workout especially for you. We are offering 20% off all specialist courses and 10 % off standing orders (for 3months). There is no membership or joining fee. Please see website for details http://www.fitnessforeverybody.co.uk 020 7403 9988. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. SOUTHWARK MYSTERIES COMMUNITY CAST INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS Monday 22 & Wednesday 24 February Mon & Wed 6pm-9pm at Edric Hall, London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road; free Inspired by the medieval mystery plays, this epic play by John Constable is rooted in the history of Bankside. Mixing Bible stories with local folklore and contemporary humour, it presents a dramatic vision of Christ as the friend of the outcast. The Southwark Mysteries has been performed in full only once before, to a capacity audience in Shakespeare's Globe and Southwark Cathedral ten years ago. A decade on, the April 2010 production features professional actors working with an adult community cast and three local schools. There will also be celebrity cameo appearances. Be part of The Southwark Mysteries community cast � or help with costumes or crewing. To be in the cast, you have to be at one or both of this week's workshops. To book your place email: [email protected] All cast will rehearse one (or two) evenings per week for 7 weeks leading up to the shows. Priority will be given to people who live, work, study, or have a particular interest in Southwark, AND can commit to the 7 weeks. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8593 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK? OPPORTUNITIES DAY Tuesday 23 February 10am-4pm at Blackfriars Settlement, 1-5 Rushworth Street; free Looking for Work? Blackfriars Settlement is holding a free Opportunities Day which includes free CV and interview workshops. Local organisations including Southwark Works, Waterloo Job Shop, Volunteering Southwark and Family Mosaic will be on hand with information, advice and guidance. The centrepiece will be the Wall of Opportunities full of the latest jobs, training and volunteering opportunities so why not come along? For more information call Cliff on 020 7928 9521. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8583 YOUR MUM: COMEDY SKETCH SHOW AT BERMONDSEY SQUARE Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 February 7.30pm-8.30pm at Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square; �5 on the door A fast-paced original comedy sketch show performed by comedy trio Vinegar Knickers: Siobhan O'Hagan, Jen Moon and Harriet Fisher. From the daily battle of the London Underground Olympics to nightmarish speed daters, the girls take you on a riotous and surreal 60 minute show looking at life in 2010. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8608 'SAYNTE GEORGE IN SUTHWERKE': PARISH AND PEOPLE IN THE MIDDLE AGES - LECTURE BY REVD TONY LUCAS Wednesday 24 February 7.45pm at Time & Talents, St Marychurch Street SE16; �1.50 Revd Tony Lucas was rector of St George the Martyr, Southwark, from 1991 to 2006 and recently retired after 40 years as an Anglican clergyman. Between Prison and Palace, his book on the pre-Reformation history of that parish, was published in 2004. He now lives in Bermondsey. A Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Group event. Info & map: http://www.SE16.com/whatson/event/184 THE FUTURE OF FAIRTRADE: PAUL CHANDLER Thursday 25 February 6pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free A talk by Traidcraft chief executive Paul Chandler to mark Fairtrade Fortnight. Fairtrade refreshments and products available. Admission free but booking essential on [email protected] or 020 7939 9412. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8239 POTATO & PRODUCE PLANT FAIR Sunday 28 February 10.30am-5pm at Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road; �6 (conc �5) Specialist nursery Pennard Plants will be taking residence in the museum, selling over 100 varieties of potatoes plus other vegetables and seeds to start off the new growing season and mark the end of The Good Life exhibition in true 'grow your own' style. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8442 HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO SAVE ANIMALS?: TAKING THE WSPA CHALLENGE Monday 1 March 6pm at Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment; free a public talk for animal lovers interested in participating in one of World Society for the Protection of Animals' overseas challenges in 2010. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8580 MACBETH: FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO BOOK FROM TODAY 22 FEB Friday 5 & Saturday 6 March Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; free As part of the groundbreaking Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank scheme, more than 14,000 free tickets for a full-scale, professional production of Macbeth over two weeks in March will be made available to secondary students across the city. The free production of Macbeth - which is in addition to the production of Macbeth in the Globe's 2010 theatre season - is directed by Bill Buckhurst, who appeared in the 2007 and 2008 Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank productions of Much Ado About Nothing, as well as directing last year's Playing Shakespeare production of Romeo and Juliet. Two of the performances will also be open to the public, with around 2,500 tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Up to 4 tickets per booking are available in person from the box office or by calling 020 7401 9919. These public performances include the Globe's first ever captioned performance, for audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8489 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Volunteer Visitor Hosts, Tate Modern 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 } * Brand new office space in London Bridge SE1 available * 1-10 desks in friendly shared office * Desk spaces for rent, Leathermarket St, London SE1 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 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * The Ministry of Food at Imperial War Museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4360 * Brit Insurance Designs of the Year at Design Museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4356 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Tooley Street police station http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122909 * Core Strategy, the future of Southwark http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122907 * E&C or Kennington studio wanted to rent http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/122905 * South Eastern Railway Buliding - Tooley Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122900 * Co-operative Travel Agents - E&C Shopping Centre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122893 * Tommy Steele http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122871 * Party venues http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122860 * Very noisy people in apartment on Long Lane http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122845 * Colombo Centre lamp-post ads: more arrows than 1066 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122829 * Snow patrol http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122775 * Window cleaner needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122763 * Botanical Art class in John Harvard Library http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122676 * C10 bus http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122643 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 } * Local business meet ups? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122340 * Temporary storage needed for local charity http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122448 * Trade Waste http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122055 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ 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 ============================================================