SE1 Direct 558: Spanish Fiesta, TurkishFest & Compressedfest
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 558

Monday 18 July 2011                           ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Alexander Technique at South Bank Alexander Centre
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies
* 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 }

* Elephant & Castle regeneration: latest plans on show
  Rob Deck of Lend Lease talks towers, trees and transport
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5426

* Boris won't back removal of Elephant & Castle roundabout
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5407

* Potters Fields Park: council seeks to exert control
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5411

* Elephant & Castle swimming pool architects named
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5416

* Squash courts at Elephant: cross-party call for rethink
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5408

* Car-shaped bike rack migrates from Lower Marsh to The Cut
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5420

* Will Guy's Hospital get England's first 24-hour GP clinic?
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5412

* New-look Guy's Hospital entrance opened by Simon Hughes
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5425

* Waterloo Carnival 2011 in photos and video
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5422

* Ireland's deputy PM at Southwark Irish Pensioners Project
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5424

* Doggett's Coat and Badge Race - pictures
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5421

* Fire at Salamanca Tower near Albert Embankment
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5419

* Boris: Blackfriars Bridge 20 mph limit "isn't necessary"
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5413

* LSBU lecturers stage protest outside governors' meeting
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5418

* Residents 'unaware' of London Bridge phone mast appeal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5417

* Fruit and veg pickers bring M&S campaign to the South Bank
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5415

* Parliamentary boat race: MPs beat peers
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5414

* Bankside housing cash could be spent on Aylesbury Estate
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5410

* 'Classical clubbing' comes to Bermondsey Street tunnel
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5409

* Chocolate Films presented with Social Enterprise Mark
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5406

* "Cynical and utterly dishonest" ticket fraudsters jailed
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5405

* Southern Cross's SE1 care home 'unlikely to close'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5404

* Notre Dame School extension gets the green light
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5402

* Theatre review: In the Penal Colony at the Young Vic 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5423

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{ What's on this week }

SENIOR CITIZENS' CLUB: LOCAL HISTORY TALK BY JENNIE HOWELLS
Wednesday 20 July
1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, Borough High Street; free
Slideshow on workhouses and settlements with Jennie Howells.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11169


WATERLOO TASTE SENSATIONS: PART 2
Wednesday 20 July
6pm-7.30pm at Greensmiths, 27 Lower Marsh; free
Greensmiths, Waterloo's specialist food store, is home to a
butcher, a baker, grocer and cafe. Pop along to this free
tasting session to sample some of its finest products,
including meats from The Ginger Pig.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11152


WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 20 July
7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road
Yair Ginor from Chelsfield and Billy Prendergast from David
Chipperfield architects present their plans for the
Elizabeth House site on York Road. Waterloo Quarter BID is
working with Lambeth Council to appoint a new market
operator to reshape and manage Lower Marsh market, and bring
in new stalls. Westminster Artisans have recently
resuscitated Tachbrook Street market in Pimlico - what
should they do at Lower Marsh? Hear from Helen Santer of
Waterloo Quarter and Julie Bundy from Westminster Artisans.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10362


SPANISH FIESTA IN WATERLOO 
Thursday 21 July
12 noon-2pm & 5pm-7pm at Emma Cons Gardens, The Cut; free
A celebration of all things Spanish: paella making,
authentic Spanish foods, including Teruel ham, Tio Pepe
sherry, flamenco guitarists and dancers. Hosted by Meson Don
Felipe, Waterloo's authentic tapas bar. Part of the Waterloo
Quarter Food Festival
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11148


SUMMERFEST DROP-IN INFORMATION SESSIONS AT ARCHBISHOP'S PARK
Thursday 21 & Friday 22 July
2pm-6pm at Archbishop's Park,  Carlisle Lane
To find out more about the forthcoming SummerFest event on 3
August meet the organisers by the community garden at the
Carlisle Lane entrance (or text 07588 50 26 15 to find
them). Sign up to volunteer, have a stall or just check out
what's growing in the community garden. SummerFest is a
community celebration in Archbishop's Park on 3rd August,
everyone welcome; contact Abigail Tripp [email protected]
for details.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11234


POP-UP BOOKSTALL
Saturday 23 July
9am-6pm outside 57 Trinity Church Square
Lots of secondhand books (fiction and non-fiction) for sale.
Most books priced at 50p. Proceeds in aid of Trinity
Newington Residents' Association funds.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11221


FROM LONDON BRIDGE TO TOWER BRIDGE:
SOUTHWARK UNCOVERED - GUIDED WALK
Saturday 23 July
Meet 11am in Millennium Courtyard outside Refectory at
Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge; �4
The area known as More London has seen many developments in
recent years with a mix of architecture alongside
traditional and historic features. The guide will also
identify many of the buildings that can be seen on the other
side of the Thames. Led by Sophie Wheeler.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10795


TURKISHFEST AT POTTERS FIELDS PARK
Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 July
Sat 12 noon-9pm; Sun 12 noon-7pm at Potters Fields Park,
Tooley Street; free
An exciting programme of entertainment, creative artists and
riverside bazaar catering for every mood and all ages.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11164


SCOOT THE THAMES 2011 & SWINGING SIXTIES DAY IN LOWER MARSH
Saturday 23 July
Lower Marsh
A London rideout for Vintage Scooters and friends. The
rideout will start at Tubby Isaacs jellied eel stall in
Petticoat Lane E1 at 10.30am. At 11am it will start its
criss-cross journey across the Thames bridges. South on
Tower Bridge, north on London Bridge, south on Southwark
Bridge, north on Blackfriars Bridge, south on Waterloo
Bridge, north on Westminster Bridge and south on Waterloo
Bridge. The event finishes at Scootercaffe on Lower Marsh.
Lower Marsh is hosting a 'Swinging Sixties Day' to coincide.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11198


COMPRESSEDFEST - A FESTIVAL FOR THE TIME-POOR
Saturday 23 July
12 noon-4am at The Miller, 96 Snowsfields; �11 from
http://compressedfest.eventbrite.com
Organised by the children's charity Bounce, Compressedfest
will feature a varied line up of live bands, solo acts,
comedians, DJs and stalls. All of the acts will perform
special compressed sets for free with proceeds going towards
musical instruments and equipment for underprivileged kids
in London (via partner charity Kids Company). Other
attractions include a line-up of DJs, exhibition ping-pong,
on-the-spot hairdressing, a vintage and sample sale, tea
stall, bicycle clinic and lots of festival food favourites.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11175


CROSSBONES BARDS AT THE URBAN PHYSIC GARDEN
Saturday 23 July
5pm-6.45pm  at Urban Physic Garden, 100 Union Street; free;
donations welcome
At the Urban Physic Garden local writer and performer John
Constable hosts an evening of open-air poetry and song
inspired by Cross Bones Graveyard. With Nigel of Bermondsey,
London Dreamtime and much more. Floor spots. The performance
is followed by a short procession to the 7pm vigil at the
Cross Bones gates, Redcross Way: to celebrate Isis and Mary
Magdalen, and to remember Barry Mason who died suddenly last
month. Free.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11231


WATERLOO BY MAPLIGHT - GUIDED WALK WITH KEN TITMUSS
Tuesday 26 July
6.30pm-8.30pm; �8; email [email protected] to book
Evening walk with old maps led by Ken Titmuss. Look beyond
the bridge and round the most perplexing railway station in
London that once upon a time had a platform for the dead.
Follow a trail of topographical street names, unremarkable
buildings with remarkable stories and call up the memory of
local worthies including Emma Cons, John Rennie and the
Roupell family scandal. In the last 60 years the riverside
wharves have been transformed into the capital's cultural
quarter, yet the other three quarters of this
quintessentially London neighbourhood has a tale or two to
tell.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11233

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Executive Administrator, Waterloo Comm Development Group

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 }

* Desk space to Rent in SE11
* 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

* Dear SE1: Participate in Bargehouse Exhibition
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142541
* SE1 football - where? when?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142730
* Lewisham's got a smartphone app: over to you, Southwark
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142728
* Rites of Life photography exhibition at More London
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142724
* Balfe's Bikes - new shop in Kennington Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142714
* Polish art exhibition in St George's Crypt 
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142703
* Mysterious burning smell
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142695
* Mobile masts at London Bridge: health risks?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142674
* Occasional child-friendly dog walking offered
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142656
* New Docking Stations Morocco St or City Walk
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142599
* St Thomas Street railway arches listed
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/142537

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 }

* Pop-up Space
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/142564
* Office share wanted
    http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/7/142282

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

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