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[ SE1 Direct ]               http://www.SE1direct.co.uk

Issue 72 | 4 March 2002
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* COMPETITION: Floatworks

* SE1 News and Events

* ADVERTISEMENT: Feng Sushi

* March issue of 'in SE1'

* SE1 news from around the Web

* TicketWatch with First Call Tickets

* In the London SE1 Forum

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[ COMPETITION: Floatworks ]

SE1 Direct has teamed up with Floatworks -
http://www.floatworks.com - in Thrale Street to offer
you the chance to win one of three individual float
vouchers to enable you to sample the pure relaxation
and escape offered by a floatation session.

Floatation REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation
Therapy/ Technique) is floating on top of a 30cm deep
pool of salt water in an specially designed tank. The
tank resembles a large enclosed bathtub. It is
constructed from fibreglass and is built so as to
eliminate all outside distractions such as sight,
sound, tactile sensations, and gravity. A large amount
of Epsom salts is added to the water to create optimal
buoyancy. The water is warmed to a temperature of 35.5
centigrade. All these elements help create an
atmosphere in which one can achieve a profound feeling
of relaxation and well-being. 

With six state-of-the-art tanks, Floatworks is the
largest and best-equipped floatation centre in the
World.

For your chance to win, simply answer this easy
question:

What is the temperature in centigrade of the flotation
tank water?

Email your answer to [email protected] by 5pm
on Wednesday 6 March for your chance to win. Winners
will be picked at random from the correct responses.
Winners will be notified by email.

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[ SE1 News and Events ]


ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL PLANNING MEETING IN WATERLOO
Tuesday 5 March
7pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road
Lambeth 's planning committee is holding a special
meeting open to the public to consider two sets of
applications connected with developments at the Royal
Festival Hall. All those who made representations
during the consultation process have been invited to
attend the planning meeting.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?O6A431C7 (Lambeth Council)


GREEN LANES COMMUNITY CONSULTATION DAYS
Wednesday 6 March
3-7pm at Rockingham Community Centre, Falmouth Road
Help shape your area and comment on local needs. 
Free refreshments will be served! Further information
from [email protected]


ELECTION OF AREA ONE REP TO LOCAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Wednesday 6 March
7pm at Rockingham Community Centre, Falmouth Rd (off
Harper Rd)
Election for residents of Area 1
(Bankside/Borough/Elephant) to choose a new
representative on the Local Strategic Partnership, a
group of 26 people operating as part of the government
Neighbourhood Renewal initiative.
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/involved/af_1boro.htm


TWO LIVES IN OPERA AT CALDER BOOKSHOP
Thursday 7 March
6.30pm; 51 The Cut; �3 (conc �1)
Elaine Padmore, Director of Opera at the Royal Opera
House, and Thomas Hensley, the distinguished,
internationally renowned bass-baritone talk about their
careers.
http://www.calderpublications.com


INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AT BLACKFRIARS SETTLEMENT
Friday 8 March
12 noon-4pm; 1-5 Rushworth Street (020 7928 9521)
A day of fun activities and workshops including guest
speakers, alternative therapy, healthy living, creative
dance, IT access, themed stalls, music, food and drink. 


WHAT'S FOR DINNER? AT THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM
Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 March
We all eat food but do we know what is 'healthy
eating'? Go to the Florence Nightingale Museum and
learn about food nutrition. Find out how Florence
Nightingale improved the soldiers' diet in the Crimean
War.
http://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk


BACH'S ST JOHN PASSION
Saturday 9 March
7.30pm; Southwark Cathedral; �12.50 (conc �9)
The Singers of London and boy choristers of the
Cathedral Choir. Tickets at the door or in advance from
[email protected]


EVENING OF MODERN JAZZ IN BOROUGH HIGH STREET
Saturday 9 March
7.30-11pm; St George the Martyr Borough High Street;
�4.50 in advance from 020 7357 7173, 020 737 0192 or
020 7407 2796.
The Jazz Pilgrims play in the crypt . Event in aid of
St George's restoration fund.
http://www.stgeorgethemartyr.co.uk


CHARLOTTE, EMILY & ANNE: PLAYREADING AT ST JOHN'S
Sunday 10 March 
7pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �8.50 (conc
�6.50); 01634 306069
Reading of a new play by Douglas Verrall about the
Bront�s. A benefit performance for Macmillan Nurses
http://www.stjohnswaterloo.co.uk


SAFETY SCARE CLOSES LONDON EYE
The London Eye on the South Bank was closed by a safety
scare on Saturday after it was found to be turning too
fast. 
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/157


JOINT BA LONDON EYE - PEOPLE'S PALACE PACKAGE
Treat your senses to amazing panoramic views across
London skyline and an indulgent two-course champagne
lunch or dinner courtesy of a new offer from BA London
Eye and The People's Palace restaurant at the Royal
Festival Hall. After your flight on the world's largest
observation wheel you will be served a wonderful
two-course lunch or dinner and a glass of Champagne in
The People's Palace, which itself enjoys great views of
the river. Offer runs until 31 March - details at:
http://capital-london.net/peoples-palace/londoneye.html


MUDLARKING ON BANKSIDE - FAROUK CAMPBELL
It's Saturday afternoon and bitterly cold. The frigid
wind stings my face. It's not a day to be out. I can
only think of abandoning my assignment and going
indoors for a warm drink but I persevere and arrive by
the river near Tate Modern.
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/

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[ ADVERTISEMENT: Feng Sushi ]

JAZZ ON A SATURDAY				starts Saturday 9 March

8pm at Feng Sushi
13 Stoney Street SE1  in Borough Market   020 7407 8744

50% off all drinks prices in March

http://www.fengsushi.co.uk

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[ March issue of 'in SE1' ]

The March issue of our monthly printed what's on guide
is now available at the usual 70-plus locations around
the area. As ever, you can also download the whole
thing as an Adobe Acrobat file (PDF) and print your own
copy. 

Visit http://www.inSE1.co.uk

This month's issue includes a review of Richard Tames'
new book 'Southwark Past' and Anne Critchley's
bi-monthly Environment Watch column.

There's also a roundup of events for children during
the fast-approaching Easter holidays and a guide to
church services during Holy Week and Easter.

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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.

Review of Travel Inn at County Hall (The Observer)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?I19421C7

Is CP Hart based in "the dingiest alley in London"?
http://www.independent.co.uk/story.jsp?story=250411

A sure-footed response to a wobbly bridge (FT.com)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S11423C7

ED&F Man relocates to the Cottons Centre (PropertyBull)
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B22412C7

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Seen an interesting SE1-related article? Let us know by
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[ TicketWatch with First Call Tickets ]

The Island by Athol Fugard at the Old Vic
http://www.se1direct.co.uk/tickets/island.php

No Man's Land at the National Theatre
http://www.se1direct.co.uk/tickets/nomans.php

South Pacific at the National Theatre
http://www.se1direct.co.uk/tickets/southpacific.php

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[ In the London SE1 Forum ]

Some of the topics raised in recent discussions on our
forum at http://London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list.php?f=1

- Bricklayers Arms- hurrah for TfL?
- Pie and mash at the Jam Factory?
- More on the Honest Cabbage
- State of the foot tunnel at Blackfriars rail bridge
- Southwark Council and the Union Flag
- Three Hats for Lisa - film set in Bermondsey 
- Brook Street in the 1920s
- Cashpoint safety in Tower Bridge Road
- Looking for builder/maintenance contractor (Bankside)
- History of Peabody Buildings in Southwark Street

Got an opinion you would like to share with the rest of
SE1? Visit http://London-SE1.co.uk/forum/post.php?f=1

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Please remember that there are many more cultural
events on offer at the South Bank Centre, the Royal
National Theatre and the National Film Theatre that we
do not have the resources to cover in our publications.
Check out these websites for full details of what's on:
http://www.sbc.org.uk
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
http://www.bfi.org.uk/nft/

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