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======================================================= [ SE1 Direct ] http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Issue 146 | Tuesday 19 August 2003 ======================================================= >> IN THIS BULLETIN ======================================================= * What's on this week * ADVERT: OFFICE SHARE AVAILABLE * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * SE1 news from around the web * In the London SE1 Forum ======================================================= [ What's on this week ] Our pick of this week's community and cultural events: HARMONISE AT THE WATERLOO GALLERY Tuesday 19 August 6.30pm-9pm at The Waterloo Gallery, 14 Baylis Road (Waterloo Action Centre) - call 020 8523 9054 for free ticket Harmonise has bought together three artists (Joe McGowan, Glenys Reynolds & David Bartholomew) unique in their technique but alike in their philosophy - a passion for vibrant colour, exciting contrast and blazing optimism. Tuesday nights will feature not only an opportunity to purchase original art but also be entertained by two opera divas and a saxophonist. Refreshments will also be available. The exhibition continues until Saturday 30 August (Mon-Sat 12 noon-6pm) http://www.pages21.com/harmonise CONFESSIONS OF A CREATIONIST - WHY I AGREE WITH PROF RICHARD DAWKINS Thursday 21 August 7.30pm at The Old Kings Head,45 Borough High Street; �2 donation Brian Austin will discuss discrepancies in evolutionary/creation theory and how creation science and Darwinians can progress with their conflicting beliefs. A Skeptics in the Pub event. http://www.skeptic.org.uk/pub WATCH THIS SPACE AT THE NATIONAL - FINAL WEEK Until Saturday 23 August Royal National Theatre, South Bank The National's fiesta of international outdoor theatre, music and entertainment explodes onto Theatre Square. Events are free and unticketed. http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk COMMUNITY CELEBRATION - COIN STREET FESTIVAL Sunday 24 August 2-7pm at Bernie Spain Gardens; free Music and activities for all the family. Sports workshops, food and drink stalls and a tea dance. Also costume making and mural workshops preparing for Thames Festival. http://www.coinstreetfestival.org ------------------------------------------------------- Running an event? http://SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ======================================================= [ ADVERT: OFFICE SHARE AVAILABLE ] Magazine Publishers offices - bright warehouse style - at London Bridge overlooking Mayor's Building Tower Bridge seeks company or individuals for office share/sub-let for up to 1 year. Can accommodate 3-10 personnel. �500 per person per month inlcudes rent, rates, service charge and basic utilities. Alarm/24 hour access. Min 3 months stay required / up front payment. Available now - simple legal prelims. Call Kam on 07967 365905. ------------------------------------------------------- Get your ad here http://se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ======================================================= [ Local news & features from the London SE1 website ] The London SE1 website team updates the SE1 news and features throughout the week: WATERLOO BUS LANES TO BE MONITORED BY CCTV Lambeth Council has launched a new CCTV bus lane enforcement operation on several roads in Waterloo and North Lambeth. There are 11 new "pan-tilt-zoom" cameras across the borough that are supervised by council staff. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/616 TRAMS FOR BOROUGH HIGH STREET? A new study commissioned by the Corporation of London supports the introduction of a new cross-London tram service which would serve Borough High Street. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/615 CLEANER STREETS FOR SOUTH BANK AND WATERLOO Cleaner streets are on the way for the South Bank and Waterloo with the launch of two new state-of-the-art sweepers which will ensure that the increasingly busy South Bank riverside walk and the streets of Waterloo are kept spotless. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/614 NEW LITTER BINS FOR NORTH SOUTHWARK 1,400 new litter bins are being sited around Southwark by the council; the majority in positions suggested by local residents at recent Community Council meetings. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/613 FUNDING FOR FLAGSHIP DANCE CENTRE AT THE ELEPHANT SRB funding of �750,000 over three years has been agreed for internationally acclaimed choreographer Siobhan Davies to create a world-class arts facility at the site of the derelict Charlotte Sharman School Annexe. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/612 ======================================================= [ SE1 news from around the Web ] Each week we trawl the web for news and features about SE1 people, places and organisations Extreme runners tackle London landmarks for C4 TV show http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=486 - Ananova Break-in at Southwark Crown Court http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=485 - Standard/PA Flashmobbers descend on London Eye http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=484 - Standard Tate to bring magazine in-house & Ministry mag woes http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=487 - Media Week ======================================================= [ In the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ - Bankside Runners - The Garrison - Tower Bridge Barges - Smarten up your road - Forum Social Evening - What's your favourite Street in SE1? - Tennis in SE1 - Early Morning Sweepers.. - Tabard Gardens - Southwark station art - Golden Hinde - Pubs showing Rugby League on Sky - Leather Exchange - Forgotten congestion charge - Mosquitoes - Recycling Computers? - Teenagers in Waterloo - Golf in SE1 To read and respond to all these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ======================================================= >> CONTACT DETAILS ======================================================= Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php Editor: James Hatts - email [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2003 Bankside Press ======================================================= >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======================================================= Not yet a subscriber? 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