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SE1 Direct 535: What's on this week + local news headlines ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 535 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 7 February 2011 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: A fantastic gift for your Valentine! * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Nominations now open for Lambeth Civic Awards ============================================================ { 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 * Lambeth Council in U-turn on South Bank cycling ban Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5077 * Rollers meet bikers on Westminster Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5086 * St John's Waterloo plans �10 million transformation Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5082 * Furniture from rubbish depot raises �12,000 for charity Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5075 * Police investigate alleged sexual assault in Maltby Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5085 * Costcutter teams up with Charles Dickens School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5084 * Bankside swaps regeneration tips with Manhattan Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5083 * Patricia Moberly steps down as Guy's & St Thomas' chair Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5081 * US philanthropist gives �1 million to Globe Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5080 * Paul Deya jailed for 20 years for murder of his son Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5079 * Man whose life was saved by London Bridge defibrillator addresses Guy's Hospital meeting Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5078 * CCTV video: man headbutted at London Bridge Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5076 * Boris Johnson puts 'Blue Light Museum' plan on hold Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5074 * Axing Elephant green energy plan is 'massive mistake' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5073 * Missing Merthyr Tydfil woman may be in Waterloo area Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5072 =========================================================== { Advert } A fantastic gift for your Valentine! A course of Power Plate classes. Why not give your loved one a gift to remember? To celebrate the season of love, we are offering a course of 12 sessions for just �160. We are a small studio just off Bermondsey Street, with classes of no more than 4 people. We give a personalised service in a fun relaxed atmosphere. We do offer a free trial for those who have not used Power Plate before. http://www.fitnessforeverybody.co.uk Fitness For Every Body Ltd Trowbray House, 108 Weston Street, SE1 3QB 020 7403 9988 ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php We're now taking bookings for 2012; this year's fully booked ============================================================ { 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'. RAISING FINANCE IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE Monday 7 February 12pm-1pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street; free Expert speaker Andy Coghlan from Wilkins Kennedy Accountants and Business Advisors will give a briefing on the best current options in corporate finance, and answer questions in a discussion session afterwards. Open to Better Bankside members. Drinks provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10492 FUTURES DROP IN: NEW SCHOOL BUILDING PLANS Monday 7 February 6pm-8pm at St Saviour's and St Olave's School, New Kent Road Drop in session to see latest version of design for new building on Bartholomew Street. Learn about brick colour choice, windows and active frontage concept. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10471 UP THE JUNCTION: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB AT TATE MODERN Monday 7 February 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members Movie adaptation of Nell Dunn's 1963 novel depicting contemporary life in the industrial slums of Battersea near Clapham Junction. 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/10326 THE ROLE OF ELECTRICITY IN THE MORPHOLOGY OF THE UNIVERSE Tuesday 8 February 6pm-7pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street; free Artist Paul Malone takes you on a unique and controversial tour of the Electric Universe. Drawing from historic sources and the latest space imagery, this visually rich presentation uses as a guide contemporary speculations into the role that electro-dynamics play in forming the objects we see in modern astronomy. All welcome; no need for previous knowledge of astronomy or electricity. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10450 HISTORY REFLECTED IN CHURCHES Tuesday 8 February 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Talk by historian Stephen Humphrey. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9652 EURIPIDES' HELEN: KING'S COLLEGE LONDON GREEK PLAY 2011 Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 February 7pm; Wed & Fri 2.30pm at Greenwood Theatre, 55 Weston Street; �8 (conc �5) The King's College Greek Play has been an annual tradition since 1953. What distinguishes this event is that the KCL Greek play is the only production in the country to be performed every year in the original Greek with English surtitles. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10172 JEREMY HARTE: ON HAVING NO HEAD Thursday 10 February 8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Where have they gone, those victims of the scaffold who once walked through historic houses, carrying their own heads? Jeremy Harte is a researcher into the overlap between folklore and archaeology, with a particular interest in sacred space, tales of encounters with the supernatural, and the traditions of Dorset, where he grew up. A South East London Folklore Society rvent. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10303 FLORIAN PLACE EXHIBITION - ALBERT EMBANKMENT DEVELOPMENT Friday 11 & Saturday 12 February Fri 2pm-6pm; Sat 10.30am-1.30pm at Lambeth Fire Station, 8 Albert Embankment Native Land is exhibiting its revised proposals to redevelop the former London Fire Brigade headquarters at 8 Albert Embankment. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10480 "FATHER RAY COMES OUT" - CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY Friday 11 February 7.30pm on Channel 4 Anna Llewellyn's TV crew has been filming at St George the Martyr Church in the Borough; see the results of their work. More info: http://se1.info/hwAO0U MARK WAYMAN: ARTIST-LED TOUR OF BERMONDSEY Saturday 12 February Meet 4pm at Vitrine Gallery, Bermondsey Square; free Artist Mark Wayman will lead a walking tour around the local area. The initial coherence of the tour will disintegrate, leading to surprising new juxtapositions and intrusions. Mark Wayman lives and works in London and is well known for his engaging live work. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10475 VALENTINE'S DAY AT TOWER BRIDGE Monday 14 February 6.30pm; 7.30pm; 8.30pm; 9.30pm at Tower Bridge; �15 per person Love will be in the air this Valentine's Day as Tower Bridge opens up its high level walkways, 143 feet above the Thames, for an evening of romance. The spectacular high-level Walkways of the Bridge will be transformed into a fabulously romantic setting with amazing panoramic views of the City. Sweet scented flowers, seductive lighting and live string music will set the scene as guests sip pink champagne and take in the twinkling, night-time view over London and the Thames. To ensure that sweet nothings reach only the right ears, guests will be able to pre-book a time for their Valentine's visit. Tickets include a glass of pink champagne. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10324 BOROUGH BOOK GROUP Monday 14 February 6.15pm at The Table, 85 Southwark Street; free This month discussing Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly. Copies can be collected at John Harvard Library. Contact [email protected] to pick up a copy of the book. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10447 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Finance and Office Manager, Bankside Open Spaces Trust * PA w/ Sales, Initiative & Admin, Really Healthy Company * Carer/general helper working for private individual 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 } * Space Available in Spacious Office in SE11 * 2 spare desks to rent with PR agency on Bermondsey Street * Studio Space, objectif * New office space in London Bridge available for letting 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 * Police in Blackfriars Road on Friday afternoon http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136112 * Kids drama/dance? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136092 * Laundrette on The Cut shuts down http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136073 * Can anyone recommend an Estate Agent? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/135992 * Lord Nelson Trafalgar Street SE17 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/135931 * GP Surgery - Recommendation? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/135924 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 } * Office space for 2 desks needed near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/136086 * 6 desk spaces required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/135325 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Brief announcements and messages from local organisations Do you know someone who deserves a Lambeth Civic Award? http://se1.info/lambeth-civic-awards ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2011 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================