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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 828

Monday 19 September 2016                      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

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Join SE1 membership scheme: now with Direct Debit option 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/membership/

* Thousands enjoy tenth Bermondsey Street Festival
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8901

* Bermondsey + Waterloo to share MP in constituency shakeup
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8897

* Bermondsey Street: A London Story - DVD goes on sale
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8900

* Waterloo balcony collapse triggers siege with armed police
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8899

* The Old Vic: foundation stone laid 200 years ago
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8898

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{ What's on this week }

LAMBETH PALACE LIBRARY OPEN AFTERNOON
Monday 19 September
12pm-3pm  at Lambeth Palace Library,  Lambeth Palace Road;
booking essential [email protected] or 020 7926 6076
Lambeth Palace Library's collections date from the ninth
century to the present day, their broad scope reflecting the
Church of England's involvement in national and
international history. Visit the reading room and learn more
about the collections, services and talk to staff. There is
no need to book. Contact [email protected] or 020
7898 1400 with queries. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18101


BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM OPEN FORUM
Monday 19 September
6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street
Meeting for residents of the Bankside area. Agenda includes
an update on the old Southwark Fire Station site, BRF's work
on the 25 Lavington Street development and other projects in
the Bankside area. Hear about BRF's social events held over
the summer and learn about plans for more events in the
months ahead.Info & map:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18125


FAITH FOR THE CLIMATE SYMPOSIUM: WHAT NEXT AFTER PARIS?
Wednesday 21 September
5pm-9pm  at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; �5 from
http://se1.info/2aLNHBx
An exceptional range of speakers includes Sir David King,
the former UK Special Representative for Climate Change, Dr
Husna Ahmad, the Chief Executive of Global One and author of
the Green Guide to Hajj, George Marshal of Climate Outreach
and the Bishop of Salisbury, the lead C of E bishop on
climate change. They will ask the urgent question - how
should people of faith be praying, protecting, working and
campaigning for this earth that is given to us in sacred
trust? Whether you are a concerned individual, an activist,
an NGO or a faith-based organization, you are invited to
come along, learn and listen and contribute to the
conversation. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18074


DESIGNING THE LONDON EYE AND OTHER ICONS: PENNY LECTURE
Wednesday 21 September
6.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; 1p
Every wondered how an architect begins the design process to
realise a large scale project? Julia Barfield MBE RIBA FRSA
will take you through this process and will talk about the
history and design development of the London Eye as well as
other local schemes by Marks Barfield Architects. Julia is a
founding director of Marks Barfield Architects (MBA)
together with husband and partner David Marks - the
originators and creative entrepreneurs behind the design and
realisation of the London Eye as well as the British Airways
i360. This talk forms part of the Morley College Penny
Lecture series. Penny Lectures began in 1882 at the Old Vic
Theatre in Waterloo. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18103


WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 21 September
7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road
Regular public meeting of the group that monitors
development in Waterloo. Hear from the developers and help
to shape the community's response to their plans. This month
learn about plans for another hotel in Lower Marsh, and
Steve Chalke will talk about long-term plans for the Oasis
Academy Johanna site, including a permanent home for
Waterloo Library.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17653


GHOSTSIGNS
Wednesday 21 September
8pm-10pm  at The Distillery, Hilton London Bankside,  Great
Suffolk Street; free
The Distillery is partnering with celebrated American 3D
artist Craig Winslow, and "ghostsigns" expert Sam Roberts. A
passion for both Sam and Craig, ghostsigns are the typically
fading remains of hand painted advertising signage on brick
walls frequently found in the Bankside area. showcasing a
series of ghostsign projections through his light capsule
process onto the walls of Price's Street � opposite the bar.
Currently one of four Adobe Creative Residents, Craig aims
to bring ghostsigns back to life through the medium of
projection mapping � a sort of "type archaeology". His work
offers a unique approach to engaging with the design
heritage present in these historic signs, through
typographic analysis and reinterpretation of the letter
forms. The projections will be complimented by Sam's local
historical knowledge of ghostsigns in the area. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18092


SUMMER RX GIG  AT RED CROSS GARDEN
Thursday 22 September
12pm-2pm  at Red Cross Garden,  Redcross Way; free
Lunchtime concert of local acoustic music. Bring a picnic
and blanket and relax in the leafy surroundings of this
historic garden.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18159


FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL
Thursday 22 September
1pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
Concert by City River Saxes to launch the autumn season of
music at St George's. Recital lasts approx 45 minutes with
free refreshments afterwards and a chance to meet the
performers.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17979


JOANNE JACKSON: LIVE SPORT TALKS
Thursday 22 September
7.30pm at Globe Academy,  Harper Road; �15 + fee from
http://se1.info/sporttalks
Live Sport Talks is hosted by sport journalist Charlie Rowe.
His guest at this event will be three-time Olympian and
world record swimmer Joanne Jackson. They will discuss
Joanne's inspirational career, from winning a bronze medal
at Beijing to breaking records as a teenager and her
friendship with fellow Olympian swimmer Rebecca Adlington.
Charlie and Joanne will also be reviewing the Rio 2016
performances in the pool and other current affairs in the
world of swimming; as well as giving the audience an
opportunity to ask Joanne any burning questions. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18143


BOOK LAUNCH - MARJORIE LAZLO'S A PERSON OF SIGNIFICANCE
Friday 23 September
6.30pm-8.30pm  at Travelling Through..., 131 Lower Marsh;
free
Join Marjorie Lazlo as she launches her latest novel. All
welcome. The cafe will be open for wine, beer and light
refreshments. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18158


EXPLORING THE THAMES IN SHAD THAMES
Saturday 24 September
10.30am-3pm  at Cluttons, 36 Horselydown Lane; free
STAMP (Shad Thames Area Management Partnership) is
organising a series of events to explore the links between
Shad Thames and the river. 
Meet at 10.30am and board a locally-moored boat to hear
about Thames watermen. 
At 12 noon discover local brewing history and meet some dray
horses. 
And at 2pm find out how the 19th century docks and their
regeneration shaped this well-known area.
Free, no booking required. Just turn up at the meeting point
at the time indicated.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18079


CAR FREE DAY EVENT IN WATERLOO
Saturday 24 September
12pm-5pm  at Cornwall Road,  Cornwall Road; free
Lambeth Council is closing part of Cornwall Road to cars for
the day. There will be a roller disco, music, free bike
checks, ping pong, food and more.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18160


OPEN DAY AT OLD KENT ROAD FIRE STATION
Sunday 25 September
12 noon to 4pm at Old Kent Road Fire Station, 405 Old Kent
Road
Free entry with lots of things to see and do. Part of the
London Fire Brigade's 150th anniversary celebrations.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17711

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Bankside Urban Gardener, Better Bankside + Borough Market
* Head of Housing, United Saint Saviour's Charity
* Charity Administrator and Venue & Events Assistant

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 }

* Office/Studio Spaces in New Co-Working Hub on Lower Marsh

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 }

* Tentazioni - Mill Street to Notting Hill Gate
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/207117
* Metalic Noise Middle of Night Near Dockhead Fire Station
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/207060
* Fireworks?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/207025
* Neil Coyle may sue Jeremy Corbyn
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/207010
* Tower Bridge should not be allowed to lift during rush
hour
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/207007

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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