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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 720 Tuesday 26 August 2014 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Singing lessons * 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 } * Competition: win a pair of film tickets at BFI Southbank Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/promotions/bfi/ * London Bridge Station part-closed till next Monday Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7787 * 25 years on: Marchioness disaster victims remembered Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7788 * Cross Bones: preparations begin for temporary garden Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7785 * Calls for plaque at site of Remembrance 'poppy factory' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7793 * Borough and Bermondsey distraction burglars jailed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7790 * Waterloo Green: BOST invites debate on rubbish problem Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7796 * Illegal gambling: tourists warned not to get involved Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7786 * Homeless Londoners perform on Young Vic stage Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7795 * Waterloo kids to get crash course in property industry Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7794 * Lord Mayor of London visits City's Bermondsey academy Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7792 * Post Office opens design lab in London Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7791 * David Cameron visits Coin Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7789 * E&C trader pleads guilty to selling fake phone accessories Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7784 ============================================================ { Advert: Singing lessons } Hello we are MPAPS! The best place for adult learning in town. We provide singing lessons for shower enthusiasts & run monthly workshops all over the world. Come sing with us! [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/MPAPSLon ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php Now taking bookings for late 2014 ============================================================ { What's on this week } UNVEILING OF FREDERICK WILLIAM HOLMES VC PAVING STONE Tuesday 26 August 2pm; all welcome; assemble at 1.45pm in Abbey Street near Bermondsey Square The Mayor of Southwark Cllr Sunil Chopra will unveil a commemorative paving stone in Abbey Street (north of Bermondsey Square and south of St Mary Magdalen Churchyard) in honour of Bermondsey-born Fred Holmes. The event will be attended by the deputy lieutenant Jenny Bianco, senior officers of the armed forces including Col Hugh Bodington, Chief of Staff London District, other dignitaries, and members of Frederick Holmes' family. The act of remembrance and the dedication will be led by Revd Kevin Bell CF Assistant Chaplain General HQ LONDIST and Chaplain to the Household Division. The stone will be placed in the pavement near the site of the Abbey Street house where Holmes was born in 1891. Holmes earned the Victoria Cross on 26 August 1914 for two acts of bravery during the Battle of Le Cateau. He received the VC at Buckingham Palace on 13 January 1915 and was driven through the streets of Bermondsey as a hero and presented with a purse of gold by the borough council. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15958 FAMILY FIRE SAFETY WEEK Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 August Sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm at London Fire Brigade Museum, Winchester House, 94A Southwark Bridge Road; free; booking essential 020 8555 1200 x39894 [email protected] London Fire Brigade Museum will be opening its doors for a week of fire safety activities, ideal for children under 10 years. Come and learn about the importance of home fire safety and then have a chance to explore the museum. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16004 HENRY VIII: DISEASE, DIVORCE AND TREASON Wednesday 27 August 7pm at Old Operating Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret, 9a St Thomas Street; �6.50 (conc �5); booking essential 020 7188 2679 Henry VIII is one of England's most recognised monarchs. We are fascinated by his wives, his palaces and his battleships. But how did Henry's health shape the course of his life? What turned him from a young, athletic prince into an overweight tyrant? Join award-winning pathologist Dr Suzy Lishman to explore how disease affected Henry and those around him and how different things might have been if modern medicine had been available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15924 DESIGN SURGERY Wednesday 27 August 3pm-5pm at Four Corners Cafe, 12 Lower Marsh; free (email [email protected] to book) In partnership with local architectural practices, Waterloo Quarter BID runs a Design Surgery which offers free advice from local architects, in a relaxed environment on an informal basis. A fantastic opportunity for some free advice on reorganising your office, business or home. Even simple advice such as which way doors should hang, on changing the layout of offices or the position of your till can make all the difference to making the most of your space. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16014 GORGEOUS GARDENS GROWING CLUB Wednesday 27 August 5.30pm-6.30pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Do you like gardening or would like to learn how to grow food? Are you interested in spending more time outside and meeting other local people? With Bankside Open Spaces Trust, Coin Street Community Builders has been working with local people to create a new growing space in Bernie Spain Gardens. The group has already planted herbs, strawberries, bay and rosemary and some mini wild flower meadows. Carrots, radish and pak choi seeds have been sowed. Now there is another bed to plant up. The sessions are free and all equipment, plants and seeds are provided. Everyone is welcome, all ages, all abilities. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16069 MICRO-SHAKESPEARE Friday 29 August 12 noon-2pm & 5pm-7pm at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street; free Miniature interactive puppetry where Spanish anarchy meets the Bard. Free open-air event presented by the National Theatre in the space outside the Unicorn Theatre. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16120 CRAZY IN LOVE! Friday 29 August 1pm at Mint Street Park, Southwark Bridge Road; free Joli Vyann's acrobatic comedy about the highs and lows of falling in and out of love. A National Theatre Watch this Space event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15978 MUNCH INTERNATIONAL FOOD & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Friday 29 to Sunday 31 August 10am-9pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street Food, drink, music and children's entertainment. Confirmed traders include Bish Bash Bangers (from Germany) The Cheeky Indian (India) Mama's Jerk Chicken (Caribbean) Quinto Quarto (Italian) and Azafran (Spanish) There will be a number of bars serving soft and alcoholic drinks from around the globe including Frontier Lager, Cornish Orchard Cider, Harry Brompton's Alcoholic Ice Tea, Hiver Beer and others. There are also stalls selling arts and crafts and a 'kids corner' including a bouncy castle, face painting and much more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16064 CARNIVAL DEL KERB - STREET FOOD AT ELEPHANT & CASTLE Friday 29 August 5pm-11pm at The Paperworks, 48-50 Newington Causeway Second of four street food markets to be held at The Paperworks in Newington Causeway, featuring a dozen food stalls, live music, London beers and cocktails. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16115 MICRO-SHAKESPEARE Saturday 30 August 10am-12 noon & 1pm-3pm at Lower Marsh; free Created by Laitrum Teatre: miniture interactive puppetry where Spanish anarchy meets the Bard. A National Theatre Watch this Space event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15979 THE BIG THAMES TIDY Sunday 31 August 10.30am-1pm at River foreshore, Gabriel's Wharf, Upper Ground; free Volunteers are invited to give the River Thames a final sweep for unsightly litter to coincide with the kick off of Totally Thames. People of all ages and abilities can join Thames21 on the shore to enjoy a unique perspective of the London and learn more about the river. People can help out as little or as much as they like, with full equipment, supervision and support provided. Please wear old clothes and sturdy footware that you do not mind getting dirty, and which are suitable for the weather conditions. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15954 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Full time nanny needed (term time only) * Old Vic New Voices Intern, Old Vic Theatre * Project Developer Peckham Kitchen * Campaigns Officer - Trade, World Development Movement * Parks Development Manager, Bankside Open Spaces Trust * Commis chef, Urban Kitchen * Administrative Assistant, White Water Group * Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Vauxhall One * Fundraising and supporter engagement officer 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 } * Terry's Bar - Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184814 * Cross Bones Gates and Garden http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184801 * Chaucer Police/Public Ward Panel Meetings http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184800 * Empty commercial spaces http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184782 * KVCars - Tower Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184722 * Think Apartments http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/184660 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 } * Accountant needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/184498 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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