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SE1 Direct 514: Scoop films, Bermondsey St Festival, Open House ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 514 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 13 September 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Alexander Technique at South Bank Alexander Centre * What's on this week * 3 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 * Business support networking & introductory session Tuesday ============================================================ { 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 * Bookshop, cafe and gallery opens in Bermondsey Square Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4799 * Bermondsey Abbey blue plaque unveiled Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4798 * Cyclist injured in Long Lane lorry collision Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4794 * Runaway bus knocks down part of Lambeth Palace garden wall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4793 * Pictures & video: The Mayor's Thames Festival 2010 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4801 * Will Tate Modern extension be ready for 2012? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4791 * Waterloo Road student residence approved despite protests Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4789 * Lambeth prepares for visit of Pope Benedict XVI Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4788 * SE1 actor & artist on opposite sides of pink paint row Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4787 * Jubilee Walkway bench unveiled at Southwark Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4800 * Locals have their say at Democracy Commission conference Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4786 * Cathedral packed for funeral of musician Ernie Warrell Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4790 * Polish art festival returns to the Borough Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4795 ============================================================ { Advert } Alexander Technique at the South Bank Alexander Centre Alexander Technique and Posture The Alexander Technique teaches effortless movement and a light and easy way of being upright. The lessons are enjoyable and there are no exercises! * The Alexander Technique gave Kevin Kline "about an inch and a half of additional height." * John Cleese says "I find The Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get to be light and relaxed." If you want to find out more about the Alexander Technique and how it can help you, contact us to arrange a free 20-minute introductory session. Or come and meet us at the Bermondsey Street Festival this Saturday. South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: 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'. THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 13 September 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members Comedy. 1955. Director: Billy Wilder, Duration: 105 mins Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at residents of 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/9787 SOUTHWARK MYSTERIES WALK: THE OUTLAW BOROUGH Monday 13 September 7pm (meet 6.45pm) at Tabard Street piazza by St George the Martyr; free Second of three free guided walks around the oldest and wildest part of London with John Constable. Learn about Bankside's glory days, theatres, bear-pits and 'Winchester Geese', the people and places that inspired the works of Chaucer and Shakespeare. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9594 PEACE: AT HOME AND ABROAD: DO ONE THING! Monday 13 September 6.30pm-9pm at Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road; �5 What does it really mean to be a peacemaker? Join Tony Benn (former Labour MP and cabinet minister); Paul Flynn MP (Stop the War Coalition); Nims Obunge (The Peace Alliance); Alexander Rose (S.T.O.P) and Steve Chalke (Oasis) for a challenging panel discussion, debate and Peace Fair exploring different ways that you can be involved to make peace a reality. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9667 LUNCHVOX - LUNCHTIME SINGING IN LONDON BRIDGE Tuesday 14 September 12 noon & 1pm at Bunch of Grapes, 2 St Thomas Street; free Lunchvox is your lunchtime singing opportunity! Are you lost for something to do in your lunch break? Do you enjoy singing, but only in the shower? Have you tried choirs but are bored with the repertoire? At lunchtime do you never leave your desk or return to it not feeling invigorated? Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9773 CASTING FOR THE BERMONDSEY STREET FASHION SHOW Tuesday 14 September 5pm-8pm Do you have what it takes to be Bermondsey Street's next top model? This is an official model search from the Bermondsey Street Festival for this year's fashion show. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9780 ELEPHANT & CASTLE LEISURE CENTRE CONSULTATION EVENT Tuesday 14 September 6pm-8pm at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre Southwark Council has launched a public consultation on the replacement for the current E&C Leisure Centre, including the crucial question of whether the new centre should have a swimming pool. The council will be displaying initial internal layout concepts to accommodate a proposed new gym, sports hall and swimming pool. At this event there will also be an opportunity to discuss the scheme with officers who will answer any questions about the proposals. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9731 PUBLIC FORUM WITH TONY BENN AND OTHERS @ SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL MARKETS & MORALS: WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY, THE CITY OR SOCIETY? Tuesday 14 September 7pm-8.30pm at Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Southwark Cathedral Justice and Development Group presents a public forum with Tony Benn (activist and veteran politician), Tony Greenham (head of business and finance at nef - new economics foundation) and Clark McGinn (senior banker and writer). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9607 TRUTH & LIES EVENT WITH JILLIAN EDELSTEIN, JANET SUZMAN, PAUL HERZBERG AND RICHARD FREEDMAN Tuesday 14 September 7pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; �15 (conc �10) This event features a guided talk by renowned photographer Jillian Edelstein on Truth & Lies, her pioneering series of photographs and text on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in post-apartheid South Africa. This is followed by short performances from acclaimed actress and director Janet Suzman and award-winning actor and playwright Paul Herzberg, and a talk by Richard Freedman, director of the South African Holocaust Foundation. This will be followed by a Q&A session. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9675 RED CROSS BARDS: POETRY & SONG INSPIRED BY SOUTHWARK Wednesday 15 September 6pm-7.30pm (gather from 5.30pm) at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free An evening of modern poetry and song inspired by Southwark and Bermondsey performed in the beautiful setting of Red Cross Garden. Hosted by John Constable aka John Crow with Nigel of Bermondsey and Vanessa Woolf-Hoyle. Floor spots: come and perform your own poem or song inspired by your neighbourhood. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9601 CAFE RESEARCH: DARK KNIGHTS, DISCOS, AND WHITE BLOOD CELLS Wednesday 15 September 6pm-8pm at 16th floor, tower wing, Guy's Hospital, Great Maze Pond; free; To reserve a place email [email protected] or phone Sophie Auckland on 020 7188 6333 Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College London's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre is launching a regular free Cafe Research event for local people of any age. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9613 JUBILEE GARDENS PUBLIC MEETING Wednesday 15 September 7pm-9pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road Dutch designers West8 want to hear your views before a planning application is submitted in October. Have your say on the plans for Waterloo's most visited green space and find out about plans for an Olympics big screen and other events in the area. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9782 UP IN THE AIR: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING Wednesday 15 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free With a job that has him travelling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham leads an empty life out of a suitcase, until his company does the unexpected: ground him. Starring George Clooney. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9329 SOUTH BANK/WATERLOO OPENSTREETMAP MAPPING EVENING Wednesday 15 September 8pm at The Mulberry Bush, 89 Upper Ground Help make the map! OpenStreetMap.org is a not-for-profit collaborative project which originated here in London, with the aim to create a a free map of the world, owned and maintained by local communities. Volunteers are starting to add lots of finer details to the London map now, and you can help. On Wednesday evening there's a social meet-up in The Mulberry Bush pub from 8pm, but with some outdoor mapping activity beforehand. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9786 TIM BUTCHER: CHASING THE DEVIL Thursday 16 September 7pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; �5 (conc �3) This event will feature a public talk by the award-winning author Tim Butcher in tandem with the release of his latest book, Chasing The Devil. This will be followed by a Q&A and book signing session. Adventure-traveller Tim Butcher lost friends in Sierra Leone during its civil war and was threatened with death by the Liberian warlord Charles Taylor, but he faced down these demons last year when he trekked for 350 miles across both countries. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9676 THE KITE RUNNER: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING Thursday 16 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Accessible, deftly directed and moving tale of childhood regret and adult atonement that covers three decades. Set against the backdrop of tumultuous events in war-torn Afghanistan. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9330 ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER: BANG SAID THE GUN Thursday 16 September 8pm at The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover Street; �7 on the door Bang Said The Gun announces Attila the Stockbroker�s one and only London date to celebrate 30 years of performing. Having performed some 2,700 gigs in 24 countries (including every year since 1983 at Glastonbury), Attila the Stockbroker has chosen Bang Said the Gun � the SE1-based spoken word club - to celebrate 30 years of top entertaining. Attila started out as a punk bass player in 1977 and took his inimitable stage name in 1980 during a brief stint as a stockbroker�s clerk and did his first gig that September in Harlow Essex. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9792 BANKSIDE ON THE MOVE Friday 17 September 10am-5pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street; free Come and find out the latest about the major transport developments in the area, including the redevelopment of Blackfriars Station and London Bridge Station. Discover more about the Barclays Cycle Hire and Cycle Superhighways schemes. Try out a folding or electric bike and take part in the Bankside Travel Time Competition to win a bike. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9785 POPE BENEDICT XVI VISITS LAMBETH PALACE Friday 17 September Pope Benedict XVI will visit Lambeth Palace between 4pm and 5pm. There will be an opportunity to see the Pope in the Popemobile around Lambeth Bridge and Millbank at approximately 5pm. Roads around the palace will be closed from 12 noon and there will be no service on bus route 507 after 11.30am. Church: http://www.thepapalvisit.org.uk/ Police: http://www.met.police.uk/events/papal_visit.htm THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING Friday 17 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Matt Damon returns for the third time as Jason Bourne, who dodges a ruthless CIA official and his agents whilst searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer. Features scenes filmed at Waterloo Station right here in SE1. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9331 OPEN HOUSE LONDON Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 September Interesting buildings across London open their doors. Some local highlights: * City Hall (top floor now not normally open to public) * 1901 Arts Club, Waterloo * Blue Fin Building, Southwark Street * Kirkaldy Testing Museum * Morley College Listing: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/groups/open-house Map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/seriesmap/40 BERMONDSEY STREET FESTIVAL Saturday 18 September 11am till late; free Fourth annual local festival held in Tanner Street Park, Bermondsey Street and Bermondsey Square. The street will be lined with more than 70 stalls stocking everything from handmade jewellery to stylish fascinators and vintage accessories to scarves and sculptures. Unleash your creative side by popping along for some glass jewellery and sculpture workshops... Tanner Street Park will be filled with delicious food stalls serving everything from a Garrison hog roast, Greek food delights from Bermondsey Kitchen, cocktails from Village East, and delicacies from Del Aziz and Eatalia. During the day models will parade the latest fashions in the Red Hot Fashion Show, Bermondsey's answer to London Fasion Week. Watch the pooches strutting their stuff in the annual Dog Show and a local celebrity will crown one of them "Bermondsey Street's Dog of the Year". Could it be your darling dog? Children can join in with maypole dancing and other activities. Relax with a drink in the beer tent run by The Hide Bar - don't miss the local Bermondsey Gin! There will also be guided walks of the area and Southwark Cyclists will be leading bike rides. In the evening there will be an outside film screening (The Wizard of Oz) put on by Shortwave Cinema and other fun and games until late in Bermondsey Square. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8538 BOROUGH WALK WITH LIVING MEMORY HERITAGE PROJECT Saturday 18 September Start 11am; free Walk along Borough High Street towards London Bridge. Part of a series of free history walks in Waterloo and the surrounding area with the Living Memory heritage project. The walks are roughly an hour in length and are free to attend. To book and for more information contact Laura Cowell on 020 7021 1600 or [email protected]. Places are limited and you must book onto the walk in advance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9554 MAKE AND TAKE AT THE UNION STREET URBAN ORCHARD Saturday 18 to Sunday 19 September 12 noon-5pm at 100 Union Street; �10 (book online) To celebrate the dismantling of The Union Street Urban Orchard, the Architecture Foundation will be running a series of creative reuse workshops allowing members of the public to create useful objects from the left over pallets. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9670 JANE GOODALL'S ROOTS & SHOOTS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Sunday 19 September 11am-4pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Following the lead of their founder - renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, young people from across the UK will come together in London for a Roots & Shoots Day of Peace event. There will be a giant peace dove parade to support the United Nations International Day of Peace. The parade will start and end at More London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9737 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Bartender/waitress, The Crown * Activities Support Worker, Blackfriars Settlement * Volunteer Visitor Host, 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 } 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 } * Bedlam at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4797 * Sunset Bitch at Waterloo East Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4796 * Scorched at The Old Vic Tunnels Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4792 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Travelodge Southwark and children http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131328 * Woolfson & Tay bookshop opens in Bermondsey Square http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131326 * St George the Martyr garden sculptures http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131273 * Aggressive Begging http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131264 * Lower Marsh - what do you think of the Atkins plans? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131205 * Burglary using garage roof to access my property http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131202 * Calling All Social Enterprises! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131182 * CIA driving school http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131149 * Fri.night music +food+local http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131130 * Basic Furniture Touchup http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131102 * Gymnastics club for 11 year old http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131084 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 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } FREE business support networking and introductory session on Tuesday If you run an for established small and medium sized enterprise in SE1 you can attend a FREE networking session plus benefit from 9hrs FREE one to one business support; face to face, over the phone or by email. Practical examples include; a website review with recommendations; advice on leveraging capital; collaborating to tender for a public sector contract; on site customer service training for retailers / restaurateurs / hoteliers; business coaching and mentoring for business owners. The first introductory networking session is on Tuesday, come along and sign up, to book your place or find out about future sessions contact Abigail Tripp on 07792 471115 or [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 ============================================================