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SE1 Direct 497: your Monday local news and events digest ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 497 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 17 May 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Musical Fun for Little Ones NOW IN SE1 * What's on this week * 6 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 ============================================================ { 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 * Bankside Birthday Barrows Parade Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4549 * No Soul For Sale at Tate Modern's Turbine Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4548 * �14 million raised at ARK party at Waterloo International Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4547 * Boris Johnson and Ian Wright receive 2018 World Cup bid Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4546 * Florence Nightingale Museum reopens to the public Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4545 * See Lambeth Palace treasures at 400th anniversary show Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4544 * Tate Modern celebrates 10th birthday with procession Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4543 * Southwark Cathedral vault dug out for Thameslink reburials Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4542 * From Lynton Road to Houston: SE1 pupils win space race Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4541 * Bicycles on wall as SoBo launches evening wine bar menu Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4540 * Culture space cut back in latest plan for Potters Fields Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4539 * National Theatre reveals changes to South Bank building Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4538 * Nick Stanton quits as Southwark Liberal Democrat leader Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4537 * Posthumous civic award for town crier Peter Moore Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4536 * 'Dangerous' St Thomas Street trees cut down by TfL Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4535 * Become a fan of London SE1 on Facebook Go to http://www.facebook.com/londonse1 ============================================================ { Advert } CATERPILLAR MUSIC: Musical Fun for Little Ones NOW IN SE1 Babies and children can now experience fun musical activity sessions at Caterpillar Music: Tuesday mornings at the Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove 10am Caterpillars 1-3 years, 10.50am Butterflies 18 months-4 years Caterpillar Music provides weekly 40-minute sessions. With a weekly theme, puppets, instruments and fun-music-making Wonderful, Caterpillar Music Birthday Parties also available Book Now for your FREE trial class http://www.caterpillarmusic.com [email protected] 020 7252 1178 Holiday Classes back for Summer 2010. Details coming soon ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for mid August 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'. RECLAIM YOUR LUNCH BREAK WITH MIND IN POTTERS FIELDS PARK Monday 17 May 1pm-2pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free Mind - the leading Mental Health Charity in England and Wales - is holding an event to launch their Mind Week Campaign which focuses on Mental Health and Employment. They will be holding a giant picnic in Potters Fields Park, so grab your lunch and leave the office for a bit of a de-stress and break. Cake will be provided! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9061 HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA &; RELIGION: USING THE BEST - CHALLENGING THE WORST Monday 17 May 7pm-8.30pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road An IDAHO Day panel discussion with Rabbi Mark Solomon (Liberal Judaism), Tansila Tauquir (The Safira Project) and Terry Weldon (Queering the Church). Chaired by Andrew Copson, chief executive, British Humanist Association. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9063 PHARMACY AND SLAVERY: APOTHECARIES, MEDICINES & THE SLAVE TRADE 1650 TO 1833 Wednesday 19 May 6pm-7pm at Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 1 Lambeth High Street; free; email [email protected] to book Dr Stuart Anderson explores the fascinating interaction between the slavery and medical history from the 17th century to the abolition of slavery in 1833. A British Society for the History of Pharmacy lecture. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8504 BIG DANCE BUBBLE IN POTTERS FIELDS PARK Thursday 20 May 1.30pm-8.30pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free Rosy the bubble pavilion launches its London parks tour with a dance performance created by David Harradine of Fevered Sleep, a company that makes dance, theatre and visual art for children and for adults, and are internationally acclaimed for performance work for children. A choreographic workshop will take place in the bubble that challenges local dance practitioners to create a new dance work that responds to the space. In the evening the bubble will come alive through projected animations and music. Pre-booked performances are at 1.30 & 2pm; open performance at 3pm. To book a place on the choreographic workshop or attend the daytime performances call Siobhan Davies Studios on 020 7091 9650. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9041 RUSH HOUR CONCERT: JAZZ IN WATERLOO Thursday 20 May 6pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Southbank Sinfonia will be joined by renowned jazz specialists Martin Hathaway and Sandy Burnett and members of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama jazz department for a week-long project which explores jazz music in an orchestral setting. The project culminates in a special free jazz Rush Hour concert. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8906 BIBLES, BATHS AND BOMBS: A HISTORY OF BURGESS PARK Thursday 20 May 6pm-7.30pm at East Street Library, 168-179 Old Kent Road; free An entertaining and informative talk. Refreshments provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8959 LUNCHTIME MUSIC: HYMNS & SPIRITUAL SONGS ARRANGED FOR FLUTE Friday 21 May 1pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free If you enjoy well known classics and well known hymn tunes, this is the programme for you. Colleen has arranged a number of melodies for the flute alone and will present them at this free lunch recital. Included on the programme will be Mozart's Alleluia, the famous Largo from Xerxes and some selections from Telemann's flute sonatas and fantasias. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9034 MAY SPRING FESTIVAL AT RED CROSS GARDEN Friday 21 May 3.30pm-6pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way Join the maypole dancing, get your face painted, make flower masks, lavender bags and watch herbal demonstrations. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8981 NGS YELLOW BOOK OPEN DAY AT LAMBETH PALACE GARDEN Saturday 22 May 2pm-5pm at Lambeth Palace, Lambeth Palace Road; �3.50 (children free) Lambeth Palace garden is one of the oldest and largest private gardens in London. The site has been occupied by Archbishops of Canterbury since the end of the 12th century. Formal courtyards with historic white fig (originally planted 1555). Parkland-style garden with mature trees, woodland and native planting, pond, hornbeam allee. Also formal terrace, summer gravel border, chapel garden and beehives. Home-made teas available. Beekeepers will be in attendance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8562 FORUM MINI: ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN 6-12 Saturday 22 May 10am-3.30pm at Toh Shimazaki Architecture, Unit 2, 14 Weller Street; �60 Forum Mini, created and run by architects, is a one day school that opens the minds of children to architectural designing. The day gives first hand design experience in a workshop setting at the architects' own studio in Southwark. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8951 THE CITY - 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY GUIDED WALK Saturday 22 May Meet 10.30am or 2.30pm on riverside walkway outside City Hall, The Queen's Walk; free 2.5 mile walk led by official City of London Guide. From the Romans to Norman Foster the walk spans 2000 years of history taking in City of London Livery Companies, Wren churches, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Part of the Walk London Spring into Summer Weekend Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9064 EXPLORING SEAFARING LONDON: FREE GUIDED WALK Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 May Meet Sat 10.30am or 11am; Sun 11am outside City Hall, The Queen's Walk; free Free guided walk from Tower Bridge to Greenwich via Rotherhithe. Meet Brunel and his tunnel, Edward III and his Manor House, Turner and his painting of the Fighting Temeraire, the Pilgrim Fathers and The Mayflower, Queen Elizabeth I and Francis Drake and even Tsar Peter the Great of Russia - all in just six miles. Part of the Walk London Spring into Summer Weekend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9065 THE BOROUGH VILLAGE COFFEE MORNING Saturday 22 May 11am-1pm at The Libertine, 125 Great Suffolk Street Looking for a lovely way to start the weekend? Come to The Libertine for great coffee, home-made cakes, fete games, a craft table and more. All of the cash raised will be going straight to Macmillan cancer support - the last event raised �350. Brought to you by The Borough Common Church. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8983 FAMILY DAY AT DESIGN MUSEUM Saturday 22 May 11am-4pm at Design Museum, Shad Thames; normal charges apply Bring the whole family along to the Design Museum Family Day for an exciting mix of design-themed activities and fun workshops, exhibition trails, games and competitions. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9008 POLYGLOTS AND PEDDLARS: TALES FOR JUSTICE Saturday 22 May 6pm-7.30pm at St Andrew's Short Street, Short Street Kate Portal and Ken Luxon will be performing songs and tales from around the world, on the themes of justice, wrongs righted and the innocent saved. Part of the London-wide Pentecost Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9066 GANET'S BIG BICYCLE ADVENTURE Sunday 23 May Tower Bridge to Roechester Ganet's Adventure School Fund, a small South London based charity, is calling on cyclists to join in a ride from Tower Bridge to Rochester to raise �4,000 for the construction of classrooms in a primary school in Malawi. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8937 FROM THE ELEPHANT TO THE OVAL Sunday 23 May Meet 11am outside London College of Communication, Elephant & Castle South Bank Ramblers will be taking part in Get Walking Day with an easy walk, from the Elephant & Castle through Kennington to the Oval tube station, aimed at people who are new to walking. Meet outside London College of Communication (exit 10 from the pedestrian subways). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9005 BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM Monday 24 May 6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford St The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss a number of things that concern local people, while also being a chance to meet your neighbours over refreshments. Topics to include: * Network Rail's plans for Blackfriars Station * Update on the work of Bankside Open Spaces Trust * Thames flood defences Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8971 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Book Keeper / Accountant - Property Management * Church Manager, Haddon Hall Baptist Church * Team member, Terry's Cafe * IT Specialist, The Facility * Events Academy Project Manager, Better Bankside * Opinion panel member for a TV company 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 } * Office Unit to Let in Long Lane * Commercial space to let - Alaska Buildings Details at 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 * Rabbit hutch needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126627 * Dean Swift http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126624 * Spare Parking in Spice Quay http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126594 * London Assembly annual meeting - worth going? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126510 * BASIC English/Maths tutor http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126484 * Tate Modern Birthday http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126482 * Charity Shop at Guy's Hospital? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126477 * Cushions http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126474 * Raspberry and blackberry Leaves http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126473 * Quick question re vegetable stall in Lower Marsh http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126454 * Looking for a 1-bedroom in Shad Thames http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/126441 * Nick Stanton http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/126424 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 } * Looking for storage space http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/126559 * Web page http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/125799 * New business http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/125768 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 ============================================================