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======================================================= [ SE1 Direct ] http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Issue 115 | 13 January 2002 ======================================================= >> IN THIS BULLETIN ======================================================= * What's on this week * PROMOTION: Half price at the Bankside Restaurant * January issue of 'in SE1' * NEW: the SE1 weblog * Local news and features from London-SE1.co.uk * SE1 news from around the Web * In the London SE1 Forum ======================================================= [ What's on this week ] CHORAL EVENSONG LIVE FROM SOUTHWARK ON BBC RADIO 3 Wednesday 15 January 4pm at Southwark Cathedral on BBC Radio 3 Live broadcast on BBC Radio 3. Those wishing to be present should be at the cathedral by 3.45pm. If you miss the live broadcast you can hear it online at the Radio 3 website for up to a week after transmission. http://www.dswark.org/cathedral http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/classical/choral.shtml OPEN DAYS: LONDON'S LIVING ROOM AT CITY HALL Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 January Saturday 9am-1pm, Sunday 5 2pm-6pm at City Hall, The Queen's Hall; free More opportunities to visit London's Living Room, the viewing area at the top of City Hall. http://www.london.gov.uk/approot/gla/city_hall/ SALE WEEKEND AT OXO TOWER WHARF Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 January Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street Weekend of special offers at the Oxo Tower's designer studios. Fusion Design are offering 30% off all stock and fantastic 3 for 2 offers. Hortense Suleyman is giving an opportunity to snap up her slight second at half price. Caterina Fadda has 10% off complete sets of her popular Cellule tablewear. Luna mugs and slight seconds are half price in Bodo Sperleins studio. Black and Blum have a 25% discount on selected lines including their Little Devil lights. Little Badger�s sale gives up to 30% off their children�s wear range http://www.oxotower.co.uk CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK: CHORAL EUCHARIST Sunday 19 January 11am at Southwark Cathedral The preacher at Southwark's Anglican Cathedral, on this second day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, is James Cronin, Dean of St George's Roman Catholic Cathedral. http://www.dswark.org/cathedral http://www.southwark-rc-cathedral.org.uk ======================================================= [ PROMOTION: Half price at the Bankside Restaurant ] Unbeatable value alert: 50% off when dining at the elegant Bankside Restaurant in Southwark Bridge Road. Great vibes and exceptional, wholesome cuisine (including one of the biggest and best steaks in London). A meal that punches its weight. Available at lunchtime Monday-Friday and dinner Monday-Saturday until 19 January. 50% off total food bill only (excludes drinks). For full details or to book give Bankside Restaurant a call on 020 7633 0011 or click the link below, then click on 'January �� madness' to book via lastminute.com http://www.se1direct.co.uk/lastminute/?id=110 ======================================================= [ January issue of 'in SE1' ] If you haven't already done so, you can download your own copy of the January issue of our monthly what's on guide 'in SE1' in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF): http://www.inSE1.co.uk ======================================================= [ NEW: the SE1 weblog ] Whilst compiling our 'SE1 News from Around the Web' feature for SE1 Direct it is often frustrating that we have to wait till Monday morning to share those interesting links. Also, we often spot things out and about in the area that don't quite merit a full news story or feature on the website. To deal with this dilemma we have joined the blogging revolution with our very own weblog or blog: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/weblog/ It will develop in the weeks and months ahead, and more members of the Bankside Press team will be contributing ======================================================= [ Local news and features from London-SE1.co.uk ] IMPROVEMENTS FOR LAMBETH NORTH PASSENGERS The area around Lambeth North tube station is set to benefit from a million-pound package of improvements to security, making the area easier and safer to get around. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/397 SOUTHWARK STATION RAILWAY ARCHES COME TO LIFE The railway arches behind Southwark underground station are at last to be put to use, three years after the station opened. The plans for the 20,000 sq ft leisure space include a restaurant and a bar. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/396 BOOK REVIEW: FLY ON THE WALL BY RUPERT SMITH "The Elephant & Castle comes alive when the sun goes down" begins one chapter in Rupert Smith's novel Fly on the Wall (GMP �9.99). http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/398 PHOTO FEATURE: TWELFTH NIGHT ON BANKSIDE Sunday 5 January saw the Lions part return to Bankside for their annual Twelfth Night celebration. Mayor of Southwark Cllr Denise Capstick was on hand to crown King Bean and Queen Pea, and Town Crier Peter Moore proclaimed the coronation. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/400 PHOTO FEATURE: WATERLOO MILLENNIUM GREEN AT CHRISTMAS On 14 December the Waterloo Millennium Green came alive for a Christmas event, featuring tree dressing, festive music, bulb planting, story telling, a visit from Father Christmas and treasure hunts. Here are some images from the day: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/399 ======================================================= [ SE1 news from around the Web ] Every week we trawl the web for news stories and features on SE1 people, places and organisations Southwark development plan probed by London Assembly http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=280 Kim Wilde visits CIty Hall (SLP) http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=281 Seychelles Tourist Office moves to Bankside http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=284 Anthony Minghella takes on the British Film Institute http://www.se1direct.co.uk/quicklink/go.php?id=282 ------------------------------------------------------- Seen an interesting SE1-related article? Let us know by emailing [email protected] and we'll include it ======================================================= [ In the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ - Elephant regeneration - Do Firestation wash their glasses properly? - Mason Street to be made one way - Recycle bins in Tooley Street - Video/DVD rental - More London - Ambitious musical project needs premises http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ------------------------------------------------------- Got an opinion you would like to share with the rest of SE1? Visit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ======================================================= >> CONTACT DETAILS ======================================================= Contributions for the next SE1 Direct email bulletin to James Hatts at [email protected] please. 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