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Issue 132 | 6 May 2003

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>> IN THIS BULLETIN 
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* What's on this week
* ADVERT: The People's Palace at the Festival Hall
* May 2003 issue of 'in SE1' - 5th anniversary
* Local news and features from London-SE1.co.uk
* SE1 news from around the Web
* SE1 Notebook
* In the London SE1 Forum

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[ What's on this week ]

Our pick of this week's community and cultural events:

WATERLOO COMMUNITY REGENERATION TRUST BOARD ELECTIONS
INFORMATION EVENING
Wednesday 7 May
6.30pm at the Chaplin Close Tenants Room, Chaplin Close
(off Boundary Row)
In June 2003 the Waterloo Community Regeneration Trust
(WCRT) will have existed for two years, and
this means the time has come to elect a new board.
Waterloo residents should have received a letter with
information about the WCRT and details of the election
process for the board. This meeting provides further
information for those considering standing for election
(nominations close 15 May).
Further information from 020 7202 6900 or
[email protected]
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/517


BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FIRST MEETING
Wednesday 7 May 
7pm-9.30pm at Charles Dickens School, Lant Street
First meeting of Borough and Bankside Community Council
(covering Cathedrals and Chaucer wards), where
residents are invited to join in the debates and
decisions, helping councillors to address the needs of
the community. The meeting will be chaired by Cllr
Danny McCarthy. Subjects to be covered the provision of
litter bins in Bankside and Borough, and the options
for tree planting in the area. A full agenda is
available for download on the Southwark Council
website.
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/involved/cc_1boro.htm

NOTE: A small part of SE1 is within the Walworth
Community Council area, which covers East Walworth,
Faraday and Newington wards and also meets on Wednesday
7 May - details at:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/involved/cc_4wal.htm 


AMORALES V AMORALES - MEXICAN WRESTLING AT TATE MODERN
Friday 9 May
7.30pm in the Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, Bankside; free
Working with professional Mexican Wrestlers, Carlos
Amorales will choreograph a one-off performance in the
Turbine Hall for Tate & Egg Live.  Amorales' work
examines identity, role-play, and spectacle in the
contexts of dance culture and popular Mexican
wrestling. Using masks and costumes, including
'branded' sportswear called 'flames' designed by the
artist, Amorales explores the extent to which it is
possible to play out fantasy and swap identity through
costume and ritualised movement. Drinks from the Egg
bar. 
http://www.tateandegglive.com/event11_amorales.html


DRAGON HUNT! IN BOROUGH HIGH STREET
Sunday 11 May
12.30pm-2pm; �2 suggested donation
There are 12 dragons to be found in and around Borough
High Street. Join in finding them. Trail starts at St
George the Martyr church opposite Borough station. All
welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A
donation of �2 toward the restoration fund is the
suggested entry fee. 
http://www.stgeorgethemartyr.co.uk


CONVERSATIONAL CONCERTS AT THE WAREHOUSE
Sunday 11 May
3pm at The Warehouse, Theed Street, Waterloo; �15
(concs �12)
This month the innovative series of Conversational
Concerts features a performance of Enescu's rarely
heard 3rd Violin Sonata, inspired by Romanian folk
music, and perhaps best known from the recording by his
pupil Yehudi Menuhin. The rest of the program centres
around Chopin, whose favourite Beethoven Sonata, Op26,
was undoubtedly an influence on his own Funeral March
Sonata; and who in turn was an important influence on
Skriabin, Busoni, and even Edwin Roxburgh who considers
the Barcarolle to be one of the most extraordinary
accomplishments in the whole of 19th century music. 
Beethoven Sonata in Ab Op 26 
Reservations 020 7228 8854 (answerphone only) or email
[email protected]

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[ ADVERT: The People's Palace at the Festival Hall ]

FLY HIGH AND DINE IN STYLE ON THE SOUTH BANK
Only �28.00 adult - �15.00 child - plus 50p booking fee
You and your guests will be welcomed aboard the British
Airways London Eye to enjoy the fantastic panoramic
views of the capital's skyline. After your flight you
will be served a wonderful two course lunch or dinner
and a glass of house Champagne at The People's Palace,
a modern British restaurant, less than two minutes
away.
BOOK NOW - http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=387

FANTASTIC SUMMER DINING/CRUISE OFFER
Only �19.50 adult - �12.50 child
Enjoy two courses and a glass of house wine at lunch or
early evening dinner in The People's Palace restaurant
on the South Bank against a backdrop of floor to
ceiling views of the Thames, then cruise down the
river, enjoying London's beautiful and famous sights.
BOOK NOW - http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=386

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[ May 2003 issue of 'in SE1' - 5th anniversary ]

As promised in last week's newsletter, our monthly
printed guide to SE1 news and events is now available
at all the usual distribution points, or in electronic
form for you to download and print your own copy at
http://www.inSE1.co.uk

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[ Local news and features from London-SE1.co.uk ]

Our team updates the SE1 news, features, and reviews
throughout the week at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

FASHION MUSEUM OPENS THIS WEEK 
Princess Michael of Kent will open Zandra Rhodes'
long-awaited Fashion & Textile Museum in Bermnondsey
Street this week. 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/516


COMMUNITY COUNCILS MEET FOR FIRST TIME 
Borough & Bankside and Walworth Community Councils will
meet for the first time this week. 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/515


ABSEILING FOR ASTHMA AT TATE MODERN 
A four-strong team of normally desk bound Health and
Safety Executive administrators based at the HSE's
Southwark Bridge HQ will join 60 to 70 volunteers to
abseil 15m down the side of Tate Modern to raise
awareness of occupational asthma. 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/514


QUEEN VISITS SE1 SCHOOL 
The Queen stopped off at St Saviour's and St Olave's
School last week to join in the centenary celebrations. 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/513

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[ SE1 news from around the Web ]

Every week we trawl the web for news stories and
features on SE1 people, places and organisations:

Star of C4's The Salon @ Bermondsey Street salon
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=400 - SLP

Cafe Lounge owner hits out over Union Street roadworks
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=393 - SLP

Cathedral School head on Southwark education & Atkins
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=396 - Guardian

Hunt for Southwark rapist resumes 13 years on
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=394 - SLP

Interview with National Theatre boss Nicholas Hytner
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=401 - Guardian

�2.95 million Parliament View penthouse in Lambeth
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=392 - Indepdendent

Art vanishes from new Tate Modern website
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=389 - BBC News

Police appeal after London Bridge station attack
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=388 - SLP

Inside the Fashion & Textile Museum
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=406 - IHT

Profile of former SE1 club owner Peter Yeldon
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=402 - Independent

Is the Royal Festival Hall too middle of the road?
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=397 - Independent

South Bank chief exec hits back at critics of the RFH
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=398 - Independent

Inside the Body Shop's London Bridge headquarters
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=405 - Independent

BA London Eye plans call centre expansion
http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=399 - CC World

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[ SE1 Notebook ]

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN - PARTICIPANTS AND STEWARDS
WANTED 
This run is on 11 June - starting (full) from the
London Eye or Tate Modern (half) to Tower Bridge.
Anyone can take part regardless of age and ability etc.
Entry fee is �10 and its hoped participants will get
sponsorship - proceeds to support GB Team at World
Summer Games. The organisers are also looking for
volunteers to help stewarding on the day. 
If interested contact Julie Flavell on 020 7488 0022 or
email [email protected] 
http://www.specialolympics.org

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[ In the London SE1 Forum ]

Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent
discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/

- Desperate for cheap, good lunchtime food!
- Bermondsey Street
- congestion charging zone
- Window cleaner
- Postal services in SE1
- Wedding venues in SE1 and beyond
- Taxi and Mini cabs
- Driving through red lights

To read and respond to all these discussions and more,
go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/

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