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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 752 Tuesday 7 April 2015 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2015 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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