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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 717 Monday 4 August 2014 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Garrett Whitelock Estate Agents * 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 ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } * Cyclist killed in London Bridge collision Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7760 * Bakerloo line extension: Boris publishes route map Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7757 * Car ploughs into subway at Elephant & Castle Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7756 * Bricklayers Arms �30 billion road tunnel proposal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7765 * Archbishop: Palace should be symbol of 'service and love' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7764 * Lord Prescott visits Willow Walk council homes site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7759 * 1,000th anniversary of destruction of London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7758 * Unilever man joins Guy's & St Thomas' NHS trust board Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7763 * Appeal for information on missing man seen on Bankside Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7762 * GBBO's Kimberley helps to judge Waterloo's best cake Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7761 * Plans for 'safer lorries' for cyclists and pedestrians Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7755 * Kids join giant Lego protest on South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7754 * Borough Market begins local World War I commemorations Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7753 * New appeal five years on from Carl Beatson Asiedu murder Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7766 ============================================================ { Advert } Free Property Management, Free Inventory, Free Rent Guarantee Garrett Whitelock Estate Agents believe in giving landlords more for their money, so as part of our full property management service we include an inventory report and rental guarantee at no extra cost. We don't stop there either! Instruct us (or register your interest) before the end of August 2014 and we won't charge you a penny for the first three months, meaning during this time you will receive your rent in full with absolutely no agency fees deducted! Call us now on 020 7407 4586 or visit our website www.garrettwhitelock.co.uk for more information. ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php Now taking bookings for late 2014 ============================================================ { What's on this week } THE GREAT WAR CENTENARY PARADE Monday 4 August Crossing Westminster Bridge approx 12.30pm & 4.30pm; static display at IWM during afternoon More than 40 Edwardian motor cars will set off from from Royal Hospital Chelsea at 10am on a parade route via Chelsea Embankment, the Houses of Parliament, Whitehall and the Cenotaph. The vehicles will then drive to Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. At 12.30pm the parade will depart for the Imperial War Museum via Horseguards Road, Parliament Square and Westminster Bridge. At the museum the motor cars will be displayed around the circular driveway whilst the participants visit the new First World War galleries. At 4.30pm the parade will return to Chelsea via Westminster Bridge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16022 ELEPHANT & CASTLE: A HISTORY - TALK BY STEPHEN HUMPHREY Tuesday 5 August 10.30am-12 noon at Blue Anchor Library, Southwark Park Road SE16; free A talk by esteemed local historian Stephen Humphrey on the Elephant & Castle. Signed copies of Stephen Humphrey�s new book on the history of Elephant & Castle will be available to buy. Complimentary tea and coffee will be served. Info & map: http://www.se16.com/event/stephen-humphrey WHEELS FOR WELLBEING INCLUSIVE CYCLING FREE for families with disabled children or children with special educational needs. Every Wednesday in August, 12-2pm on the football pitches in Archbishop's Park. Families can try tricycles, tandems, go-karts and a veloplus where we the wheelchair user sits at the front in their wheelchair and a volunteer cycles them around. Contact Abs Tripp [email protected] or 020 7346 8482. THE RING CYCLE PLAYS: FREE OPEN-AIR THEATRE Wednesday 6 to Sunday 31 August Wed-Sun 6pm The Rhine Gold; 7pm The Valkyrie; 8.30pm Siegfried; 9.30pm Twilight of the Gods at The Scoop at More London, More London Riverside; free The Scoop's award-winning resident company Gods and Monsters Theatre presents The Ring Cycle Plays. Devised by Phil Willmott and Mervyn Millar, produced by Suzanna Rosenthal and adapted from Richard Wagner's librettos by Lisa Kuma, Wagner's celebrated adaptation of Viking myths, presented on this occasion without the operatic scores, remains one of the most powerful and influential tales of sword and sorcery ever written, directly inspiring The Lord of the Rings and many other fantasy and sci-fi classics. Join Gods and Monsters Theatre as they bring an extraordinary story of gods, giants, nymphs, dwarfs and human characters to life, revealing how mortals and immortals fall under the spell of a powerful ring, possession of which brings the chaos and glory of absolute power. The story unfolds over four hours interspersed with generous intervals and builds into an unforgettable, family-friendly evening of mythical romance, comedy and drama. Catch them on different nights or see them all in one epic visit. This is a unique opportunity for everyone, from opera buffs to fantasy fans alike, to gain fresh insight into Wagner's extraordinary chronicle by encountering The Ring Cycle operas performed as plays. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15984 RIVERSIDE WARD SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS PANEL Wednesday 6 August 7pm at Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street Come and discuss with the police and panel members your safety and security issues and concerns in the Riverside Ward (the area bordered by the Thames in the north, the railway line in the south, Southwark Park Road in the east and London Bridge in the west. Everyone very welcome; just turn up. For more information contact Colin Hartridge-Price, 07795 093631 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16023 'INTO THE WOODS' BOOK LAUNCH Thursday 7 August 6.30pm-8.30pm at Granby Place off Lower Marsh; free Join Waterloo poet Anna Robinson for the launch of her new poetry collection 'Into the Woods', which takes readers to imaginary wild woodland in the centre of London. Hear from the woodsman, the wild girl and the widow Mary as they try to emerge from the present time into the Lambeth woods of old. Author of My Mum went down the Lower Marsh , Anna is a long-standing Waterloo resident and a fan of Lower Marsh. The launch will take place in Granby Place, a little-used public space accessible down an alley next to the Camel & Artichoke pub at 121 Lower Marsh. The event will pilot the space as a site for future events. All members of the community � residents, workers and visitors alike - are welcome to come to this launch event, which will include free readings from Into the Woods, a book stall and delicious tea and cakes from award-winning cake stall Raffo & Ridgeway. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16024 MICRO-SHAKESPEARE Friday 8 August 12.30pm-2.30pm & 5pm-7pm at Emma Cons Gardens, The Cut; free Created by Laitrum Teatre: miniture interactive puppetry where Spanish anarchy meets the Bard. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15976 KAMCHATKA - FREE OPEN-AIR THEATRE Saturday 9 August 1pm at Lower Marsh; free Free open-air theatre. Eight characters lost in the city, each carrying their own suitcase. Friends or foes? Guests or intruders? Passers-by or immigrants? Na�ve and curious, they know nothing about our norms, our rules or our way of life. As they explore our environment, we become an active participant in the exchange and experimentation with these visitors. (runs 45 mins). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16026 NORWEGIAN NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR Saturday 9 August 2pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Music by Grieg, Nystedt, Norwegian folk songs, Macmillan and more. The Norwegian National Youth Choir gathers 40 dedicated singers between the age of 16 and 26, and from all parts of Norway. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15962 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Hub Administrator, London Bubble Theatre * Juice Making (in private home) * Business and Community Manager, Better Bankside * Financial Controller & Figureshead, Forster Communications * Kitchen helper See 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 } * Basement office space off Bermondsey Street See 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 } * Good Chinese takeaway in Tower Bridge Road area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184095 * Planning for people who live in Southwark now http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184072 * Cheap printing, small quantity, Elephant area? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184056 * Meadow Row - why was it closed on Friday? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184050 * Reliable electrician wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184022 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 rental wanted - 1000 sq ft near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/182956 * Room hire required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/182754 * Room hire enquiry http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/182374 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) 2014 Bankside Press Postal address: 27 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NY ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================ You have received this email because you signed up to receive weekly mailings about SE1 news and events. 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