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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 850 Monday 13 March 2017 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 ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } * 25-storey towers to replace Texaco on Albert Embankment Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9118 * Lower Marsh: Conran to design Waterloo Library scheme Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9117 * Historic England's warning over Blackfriars Rd skyscraper Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9113 * London South Bank University at 125: MPs sign EDM Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9116 * SE1 councillor Karl Eastham wants to be new Manchester MP Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9115 * Hop warehouse to be flattened for PwC Union Street offices Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9108 * Southwark raises bar to protect pubs from change of use Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9107 * Lendlease luxury flats meet full cost of Castle Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9112 * South Bank's Jubiloo seeks five-year extension Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9111 * Narrower pavements 'will speed up Tower Bridge Road buses' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9110 * Bankside: 10-storey office scheme approved Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9109 * Draft House pub quizzes raise £500 for cancer charity Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9106 * Prince of Wales visits St Thomas' Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9105 * Bomb scare brings London Bridge to a halt Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9104 * Fire at Peabody Square in Blackfriars Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9103 ============================================================ { This newsletter is supported by people like you } This newsletter and the SE1 website can only be produced thanks to the financial backing of our readers. Membership: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/membership/ Sponsor an hour: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/sponsoranhour/ ============================================================ { What's on this week } MAKE A DESK GARDEN WITH BANKSIDE OPEN SPACES TRUST Tuesday 14 March 12.30pm-1.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Get creative in your lunch hour and make a terrarium for your desk. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18630 MOLA EXCAVATIONS AT 25 LONDON BRIDGE STREET 2008 TO 2012 SOUTHWARK & LAMBETH ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Tuesday 14 March 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; non-members £1 Talk by Tony Mackinder about an important Roman site close to London Bridge excavated during the construction of The News Building next to the Shard. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18222 THE BIG DEBATE Tuesday 14 March 6.30pm-7.30pm pizza from 6pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street The Girls' Club at Coin Street has organised a debate between young people aged 13+ and local politicians. The lineup includes Neil Coyle MP, Kate Hoey MP, Cllr Jennifer Mosley, Sian Berry AM and others. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18650 PENNY LECTURE: SOAPBOX SCIENCE Thursday 16 March 6pm at Emma Cons Hall, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; 1p The Penny Lecture series continues with Dr Seirian Sumner, Co-Founder of Soapbox Science and Research Fellow at the Institute of Zoology, London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18555 SOUTH BANK FORUM Thursday 16 March 7pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street Regular meeting for South Bank and Waterloo residents co-hosted by MPs Kate Hoey and Neil Coyle together with councillors from Bishop's ward (Lambeth) and Cathedrals ward (Southwark). Agenda includes a Garden Bridge update from Cllr Jennifer Mosley. Other transport schemes on the agenda include the IMAX roundabout and the Westminster Bridge South project. There will also be news on the Hungerford car park development and Southbank Place (Shell Centre). A short film will also be shown in tribute to the late Patricia Moberly. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18627 URBAN GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS Saturday 18 March at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free; For more information contact Natalie Mady on 020 7021 1600 or [email protected] Learn how to get started with gardening in the city with this beginners course which will involve both planning and practical activities. Tea and cake included. Please book in advance. Part of the Gorgeous Gardens project at Coin Street. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18601 OPEN HOUSE AT PLATFORM SOUTHWARK Saturday 18 March 1pm-7pm at Platform Southwark, 1 Joan Street; free Artists, theatre makers and creative organisations in residence at Platform Southwark are hosting an Open House to welcome everyone into the building to see what happens inside. The resident organisations are celebrating all that goes on inside Platform, by bringing every room to life, with free workshops, talks, games and things to discover. Facilitated by developers U+I in partnership with TfL, Platform is multi-discipline temporary project space with a mission to encourage and promote ground breaking art, music and performance. Set over three floors, it is a place where artists can collaborate and engage with the local community, have fun and create something special. Activities on the day will be run by the Young Vic, TfL, Illuminate Productions, Brainchild and resident artist Kate Tiernan. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18641 8 ALBERT EMBANKMENT PUBLIC EXHIBITION Saturday 18 to Tuesday 21 March Sat 10am-4pm; Mon 12 noon-8pm; Tue 4pm-8pm (closed Sun) at The Workshop, Lambeth High Street A second public exhibition displaying further information on the design proposals for the former fire brigade HQ at 8 Albert Embankment. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/18651 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Cafe assistant / Barista 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 } * 1-3 fixed desks available now in bright office space * Rent an office where you can have a sign outside 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 } * Anyone lost a BMX? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/210862 * Attempted bike theft on Southwark Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/210859 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2017 Bankside Press Ltd 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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