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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 752

Tuesday 7 April 2015                          ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* 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

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Olivia Colman and Neil Morrissey filming in Southwark
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8180

* Labour and Lib Dems name Chaucer by-election candidates
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8179

* Ex-Lab cllr Piers Corbyn to stand in Chaucer by-election
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8181

* Lewisham Southwark College rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8178

* News UK hosts election conference for young journalists
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8177

* TfL: rumours of road closure were greatly exaggerated
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8176

* Latin Americans stage 'celebratory takeover' of Elephant
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8175

* Roxy licence suspended after Borough High Street brawl
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8174

* Betty Boothroyd: UK risks 'humiliation' over SE1 towers
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8173

* Shard owners give �5m to Science Gallery at Guy's
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8172

* Southwark tube development: residents will have final say
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8171

* Tenants get keys to �1m+ One Tower Bridge council flats
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8170

* Woman suffers head injuries as window falls from hospital
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8169

* Locals should be consulted on school - council leader
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8168

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{ What's on this week }


CROWN THE KNAVE - COMEDY CLUB
Tuesday 7 April
7.30pm at The Mug House, 1-3 Tooley Street; �3
Nico Yearwood, Damian Kingsley, Stephanie Laing, Bisha K
Ali, Naomi Hefter and Giacinto Palmieri. Hosts: Oli
Bettesworth and Janet Bettesworth.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16845


GLOBE: LIFE IN SHAKESPEARE'S LONDON
Thursday 9 April
8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough
High Street; �3 (conc �1.50); reservations
[email protected]
Talk by Catherine Arnold. A South East London Folkore
Society event.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16565


BACH TO BABY
Friday 10 April
10.30am (coffee & cake from 10am) at St Mary Magdalen,
Bermondsey Street; adults �10; children free
Classical music for babies & toddlers with local mother and
professional musician Miaomiao Yu.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16742


VAISAKHI FESTIVAL
Saturday 11 April
12pm-5pm  at City Hall, The Queen's Walk; free
Vaisakhi is the most important day in the Sikh calendar,
commemorating the beginning of Sikhism as a collective
faith. London's Vaisakhi celebrations are an opportunity for
people from all communities, faiths and backgrounds to
experience a festival that is celebrated by over 126,000
Sikhs who live in the capital and 20 million people across
the world. All are welcome to attend the family-friendly
event, which as well as music and performance, food and
children's activities, will for the first time include
films, talks and an exhibition. This year's celebrations
will also take place much closer to the official Vaisakhi
festival - 14 April - than it has in previous years. City
Hall been working with representatives from the Sikh
community, including Singh Sabha London East Gurdwara, EY
Sikh Network and other groups, to create a culturally rich,
enjoyable day that represents Sikh identity and culture. The
new location will enable a range of additional new
activities to take place, such as film screenings, cultural
talks and poetry readings, alongside a colourful outdoor
programme of live performances. Visitors will be able to
enjoy traditional dance, turban tying and Sikh spiritual
music (Shabad Kirtan). Food (langar) will be prepared and
offered by volunteers from the Sikh community.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16797


GARAGE SALE
Saturday 11 April
2pm at Styles House,  Hatfields
All welcome. Teas served. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16833


THE BIG BORROW
Saturday 11 April
2.30pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh
The Save Lambeth Libraries Campaign is urging people to come
to Waterloo Library on Saturday afternoon and borrow their
full allowance of 15 books in a bid to empty the shelves.
You can sign up for a library card on the day - just bring
proof of address (you do not need to live in Lambeth to join
the library). There will be storytelling and face painting
for children.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16851

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Cafe & Volunteer Co-ordinator, St George the Martyr
* Campaigns and policy officer, Global Justice Now
* Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover), Better Bankside
* Charity Secretary, Confraternity of Saint James
* Freelance Management Consultants / Mentors / Coaches

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

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{ Small offices & desk spaces for rent }

* Lovely office to rent for 3 - 11

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

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Bass noise around the Elephant
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/192069
* Route 168
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/192065
* Route 78
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/192063

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 }

* Business cards
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/191812
* Searching for Storage
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/191725
* Seeking room to teach in evenings near tube
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/191625

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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