SE1 Direct 550: your Bank Holiday weekend events briefing
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 550

Tuesday 23 May 2011                           ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: South Bank Yoga at Christ Church Southwark
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies - 4 opportunities this week
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* London Bridge Station: more details of redevelopment plans
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5302

* Elephant Shopping Centre: update on refurbishment plans
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5297

* Elephant & Castle tube station 'at a tipping point' - TfL
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5293

* Award for Southwark flats that resemble Tuscan hill town
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5299

* Cyclists stage go-slow 'flashride' on Blackfriars Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5298

* Duke of Gloucester unveils Chopin statue on South Bank
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5296

* 'No more lethal lorries' petition delivered to City Hall
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5295

* South Bank & Bankside to be pilot Business Neighbourhoods
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5294
----> Minister visits Bankside; what does it mean for SE1? 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5301

* Giant ad billboard at Elephant & Castle vetoed by council
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5300

* Goodlife Centre provides practical and creative classes
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5292

* Calculus and curry: GCSE maths lessons at Tower Tandoori
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5303

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{ Advert }

Iyengar Yoga classes at Christ Church Blackfriars Road

Iyengar Yoga is based on the correct alignment of the body.
It helps to build stamina and flexibility.

When the body is correctly aligned then there is balance in
both the mind and the body.

Classes are open to beginners and it is an extremely
beneficial practice to those suffering with back, neck,
shoulder problems etc and also for many other medical
conditions.

For more information check out my website
http://www.southbankyoga.co.uk

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How to advertise: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php
We're now taking bookings for 2012; this year's fully booked
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{ What's on this week }


FUNERAL OF THE MAYOR OF SOUTHWARK, CLLR TAYO SITU
11am at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge
Info: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5289

WORLD'S LONGEST PICNIC TABLE IN POTTERS FIELDS PARK
Wednesday 25 May
12 noon at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free
MasterCard invites you to witness its attempt at breaking
the Guinness World Record for the world's longest picnic
table which is in support of its Big Lunch 2011 partnership.
Come and enjoy the free lunch provide - first come first
served! 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10956


EPIDEMIC DEBATE - BE PART OF OLD VIC'S NEW COMMUNITY SHOW
Wednesday 25 May
6.30pm at IdeasTap, Wool Yard, 52 Bermondsey Street; free;
To book your place email [email protected] or call
020 7902 7593, or turn up
The Old Vic is looking for enthusiastic and passionate
people from all backgrounds to take part in a new community
project, EPIDEMIC. This project will culminate in a musical
featuring over one hundred members of the local community
both on stage and back stage and will centre on the subject
of health. It will be performed in The Old Vic Tunnels
underneath Waterloo Station.  
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10919


THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: FREE OPEN-AIR THEATRE
Wednesday 25 to Monday 30 May
7.30pm at The Scoop,  More London Riverside; free
Free open-air performances on the riverside.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10698


HELP THE SUN RISE AGAIN: ART AND DESIGN FUNDRAISING AUCTION
FOR JAPAN
Wednesday 25 May
6.30pm-11.10pm  at ASC Gallery, Erlang House, 128
Blackfriars Road; �15 in advance or �20 at the door
Following the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear
disaster in Japan, Open Draw artist and designers and ASC
have partnered to raise funds for those affected by the
crisis. Art, music, life drawing, raffle prizes including
Nobu dinner and much more. Incredible opportunity to
contribute to a great cause and to buy original artworks
from Allen Jones, Bob & Roberta Smith, Sigrid Holmwood,
Antony & Alison, Jake Tilson, Tomoko Yoneda, Leon Woolls and
much more... Complimentary nibbles Noriko Tanaka from
prestigious Nobu London.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10957


"WHAT HO! FOR SHAKESPEARE WHEN WE GET BACK TO BLIGHTY!": THE
1916 'SHAKESPEARE HUT' FOR THE TROOPS
Wednesday 25 May
7pm at National Theatre Studio, 83-101 The Cut; free; book
at www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/archive or 020 7452 3000
Lecture by Dr Ailsa Grant Ferguson. The National Theatre's
Archive is running its second annual Researchers' Tales
series of lectures based on research at the archive. The
series is designed to stimulate interest in the archive
collection, reflect on past work and connect the academic
world and the wider NT audience.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10976


THE WAX/OWEN MENTAL HEALTH FORUM WITH SANE
Thursday 26 May
2pm-4pm  at Menier Chocolate Factory, 51 Southwark Street;
free
SANE invites anyone affected by - or who wishes to know more
about - mental health to a series of forums at the Menier
Chocolate Factory.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10825


FUN FAMILY DOG DAY AT BERMONDSEY SPA
Saturday 28 May
10am-4pm  at Spa Gardens,  Grange Road
Come and bring your cats and dogs for free microchipping,
fun dog show, dog trainer, free face painting, Groundwork
sports and games. Plus an opportunity to meet the London
Fire Brigade (with a working fire engine) and the British
Transport Police. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10882


OLD SOUTHWARK IN THE BLITZ GUIDED WALK WITH NEIL BRIGHT
Sunday 29 May
Meet 11am in south churchyard at Southwark Cathedral,
London Bridge; �8
Discover how this historic old borough endured various
stages of the Blitz between 1940 and 1945 on this guided
walk with Neil Bright. Examine how Southwark also suffered
on the infamous night of 29 December 1940 along with the
City, plus a horrendous V1 strike. See remaining eveidence
of the war years and recount many incidents and stories.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10950


HISTORIC BOROUGH HIGH STREET: SOUTHWARK UNCOVERED WALK
Monday 30 May
Meet 11am in Millennium Courtyard outside Refectory at
Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge; �4
Neil Sinclair leads a walk retracing the past when Borough
High Street (then known as Long Southwark) was the only
route into the City of London and coaching inns lined the
approach to London Bridge. It was also home to several
prisons.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10794


CATHEDRAL TOUR: MILITARY CONNECTIONS: SOUTHWARK UNCOVERED
Monday 30 May
Meet 2pm inside cathedral at west end at Southwark
Cathedral,  London Bridge; �4
From a medieval knight through to modern conflicts, this
tour will uncover the links with the military through the
ages. Led by Stephen de Winton.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10796

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Advocacy Organiser, Southwark Irish Pensioners Project
* Befriender Organiser, Southwark Irish Pensioners Project
* Ad hoc but long term hospitality assistant
* Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant, Insideout 247

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

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{ Small offices & desk spaces for rent }

* Office Space SE1, The Facility Limited
* Bermondsey Street - 3300 sq ft Office space loft style

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

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

Our weekly digest of new topics started at
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

* Parakeet on Marshalsea Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140205
* Looking for some mid-week five-a-side football
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/4/140190
* Abbey Street fight on Saturday night?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140186
* Jose - Bermondsey Street tapas & sherry bar up and running
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140178
* Street Clutter
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140101
* What has happened to Waterloo Millennium Green Waterfall?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140058
* Failure of the Thames Path cycling experiment
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140020
* Union Street/Flat Iron Square cycle lane
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140013
* Home Delivery Network/Yodel
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/140011
* Grange Road - status of future developments
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/139967
* Man and van wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/139939
* Weston Street road closure for Thameslink works
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/139920
* Good restaurants on a Sunday evening
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/139913
    
To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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{ Business forum in association with Better Bankside }

* Wanted: refrigeration servicing person for fridges/coolers
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/139212

Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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