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SE1 Direct 510: Your Monday news & events briefing ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 510 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 16 August 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Find your perfect apartment at luvthecity.com * What's on this week * 1 local job vacancy 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 * Severe delays on day 1 of Jubilee line's new signal system Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4756 * Man found guilty of murder outside Ministry of Sound - Police release CCTV video of shocking crash - Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4754 * Former Southwark Mayor Hilary Wines dies Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4751 * Elephant & Castle's Strata SE1 wins Carbuncle Cup Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4753 * Stamford Street to be closed eastbound for 6 months Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4759 * Work starts on Bankside's 5-star Hilton hotel Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4746 * Helicopter filming for Bollywood movie at Lambeth Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4755 * Railway Children: historic reunion at Waterloo Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4752 * �100,000 appeal target for Albert McKenzie memorial Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4749 * William Blake mosaics destined for SE1 tunnel on show Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4747 * Pictures - Camel racing in Potters Fields Park Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4750 * Designs for St Thomas' Hospital east wing cladding Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4745 * Surgery for Nessie: vandal tries to slay Tooley St monster Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4744 * Fire at laundrette in The Cut Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4748 * Southside FM is back on the airwaves this August Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4758 * Review: Fuente Ovejuna at Southwark Playhouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4757 ============================================================ { Advert } FIND YOUR PERFECT APARTMENT AT LUVTHECITY.COM Britain's leading city centre property site has arrived in London Docklands http://www.luvthecity.com Docklands Property Guide http://tinyurl.com/33cbkzn Top 10 Apartment Blocks http://tinyurl.com/2vufd5q Docklands Links http://tinyurl.com/376xzrt ============================================================ { 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'. MRS SEW & SEW CLASSES Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 August 11am-4pm at Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road; free 'Make do and Mend' at a series of all-ages sewing classes hosted by the museum this summer. Visitors inspired by the thrifty wisdom of the 1940s can try their hand at cross stitching, quilt making and needle craft with the guidance of Imperial War Museum staff. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9478 LUNCHTIME YOGA Monday 16 August 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free; booking advised - call 020 7525 2000 and ask for John Harvard Library Relax and unwind during your lunch break. Clothing should be loose and comfortable. Mats provided. Part of the Healthy Living Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9589 BOROUGH HERITAGE WALK Monday 16 August 5pm-6.30pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free; booking essential - call 020 7525 2000 and ask for John Harvard Library This guided walk will take in some of Borough's historical sights, with free gifts to help encourage you to step out and stretch your legs more often. Refreshments provided. Part of the Healthy Living Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9586 RED CROSS GARDEN TALK & TOUR Wednesday 18 August 5.30pm-7pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free; booking advised - call 020 7525 2000 and ask for John Harvard Library Learn about the history of Red Cross Garden and find out about volunteering (even for those without green fingers), then wander from the library to the garden for a complete tour. Part of the Healthy Living Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9587 WARTIME FARM AT GMH PARK Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 August 11am-4pm at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road; free With the help of animals from Surrey Docks Farm, children and families will enjoy hands-on learning about the important roles people like them played in feeding the nation during the Second World War. As well as caring for the animals, kids will be able to try milking (fake!) cows and making butter. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9104 TOAD HALL! FREE THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 5 September Thu-Sun 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre by the Thames. From the original story The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame adapted by The Steam Industry Free Theatre and the young people of Southwark. Suitable for all ages this is family fun in the great tradition of the award winning Steam Industry Scoop shows, packed with jokes, tunes, puppets and celebration. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9327 DON JUAN IN LOVE - FREE THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 5 September Thu-Sun 8pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre by the Thames. This much loved tale has inspired many other great writers down the centuries from Steam Industry's action packed new production draws inspiration from them all to present a fast-paced new version for a city troubled by its own mixture of machismo and violence. Post-show discussions are also set to explore the sexual politics and knife culture of London today. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9328 JOHN HARVARD BOOK GROUP: BLOOD RIVER BY TIM BUTCHER Friday 20 August 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High St; free The book group will this month discuss Blood River by Tim Butcher. Coffee and tea will be provided. To pick up a copy of the book or find out more about the group email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9547 THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO: THE COUNTESS PHEDORA'S CURSE Friday 20 & Saturday 21 August 10pm at National Theatre, South Bank; free Watch This Space presents a series of live performances of The British Stage in Miniature, blown up to a huge scale and projected onto the flytower. Young Blood lovingly recreates these mini-masterpieces in his outsize Corinthian Theatre and his hand-coloured, cut-out figures and scenery burst into life with accompanying music adding a contemporary twist. In The Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington takes its rightful place overlooking the bridge that bears the name of that famous battle. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9458 DR BIKE AND GUIDED CYCLE RIDES Saturday 21 August 10am-5pm at Tabard Street piazza; free Get a free bicycle check from Dr Bike and receive advice on keeping your bike in top condition. You can also join a gentle guided bike ride with Southwark Cyclists departing at at 11am, 1pm or 3pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Part of the Healthy Living Festival at John Harvard Library. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9588 GOD'S ADVERTS - STAINED GLASS: SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL UNCOVERED Saturday 21 August 11am at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �3 Which artist had a strawberry as his trademark? What links glass manufacturing to philately? Which window caused controversy within the Victorian church? All will be revealed in this in-depth look at the stained glass within the Cathedral led by Doreen Brooker. Part of the 'Southwark Cathedral Uncovered' series of themed tours. Cathedral guides will recall those commemorated within the building and uncover the rich and colourful history of the church and area through its monuments, tombs, windows, and artefacts. No booking necessary. All tours will commence in the Nave. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9207 WATERLOO, ALDWYCH & THE WESTERN CITY OF LONDON IN THE BLITZ Sunday 22 August Meet 11am by bus stops on Tenison Way at Waterloo; �7 Hear some of the tales of heroism and tragedy of local folk on this guided walk with Neil Bright Duration: 2.5 hours. Finishes at Blackfriars Bridge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9451 PLAYWORKS LAUNCH Monday 23 August 2pm-4pm at Mint Street Park, Southwark Bridge Road; free Celebrate Mint Street Park's new stage, sports pitch, play equipment, fitness zone and refitted Adventure Playground. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9582 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Floor/Waiting Staff, The Compass, Rotherhithe 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 space to share with a friendly PR agency, Mandarin * Desk Space in Creative Environment, Forster 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 * Running http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130345 * Fireworks on Saturday night - why? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130332 * Lost/stolen Brompton bike: is it yours? Can I keep it? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130323 * Goat Meat - where to buy it? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130292 * Kosher/ Israeli Shop in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130277 * Hilary Wines http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130251 * Vapiano on Southwark Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130203 * Police target cyclists? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130193 * Camels http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130188 * Bats in the belfry? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130168 * Abbey Street Laundrette http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130162 * Nightclubs & Bars? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130155 * Hi Anybody Recommend a Florist http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130139 * Thameslink 2000 via Elephant - why not? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130137 * Anyone from Vanilla & Sesame Court on here? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130135 * For any local Schools "Free Laptop and Desktops" http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130116 * Skip - Trinity Church Square http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130102 * William Dudley http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130078 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 needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/129618 * Business mentors - Princes Trust http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/128011 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 ============================================================