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======================================================= * Spread the word about SE1 Direct to your neighbours * ======================================================= [ SE1 Direct ] http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Issue 260 | Wednesday 2 November 2005 ======================================================= >> IN THIS BULLETIN ======================================================= * What's on this week * November issue of 'in SE1' out now * Advertising in SE1 Direct * Local news from the London SE1 website * Features from the London SE1 website * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ======================================================= [ What's on this week ] Each week we select a few highlights from the community and cultural events taking place over the next seven days. For a more comprehensive what's on guide check out 'in SE1' - our monthly printed publication - see http://www.inSE1.co.uk for details. SPIRIT OF RUSSIA AT THE ART ACADEMY Until Friday 4 November 11am-6pm at the Art Academy, 201 Union Street; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1007 Some of the finest examples of Russian lacquer miniature art; icon painting; woodcarving; landscape and batik painting; sculpture, tempera painting; etching and Rostov enamel are displayed and available to purchase. In particular there is some stunning affordable jewellery available to purchase which would be ideal to give as Christmas presents. Nine of Russia's top artists in these fields will be in attendance and available to show and discuss their work. http://www.artacademy.org.uk OUR INNS & NEW OUTS: CANTERBURY TALES AT SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE Until Saturday 5 November 11am-5pm at Southwark Playhouse, 62 Southwark Bridge Road; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=875 An exhibition by Laura McEwen, designer of the recent outdoor production of The Canterbury Tales, documenting the event and highlighting SE1's rich history. http://www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk FIREWORKS - 400th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUNPOWDER PLOT Saturday 5 November 7.30pm on Bankside around the Millennium Bridge; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1070 Marking the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, Shakespeare's Globe and Southwark Council present a spectacular free fireworks display on the River Thames. As part of the build-up to the fireworks The Lions part presents the 15 minute Gunpowder Plot! This short, bold and vibrant play will be presented on both north and south sides of the river, near Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern, St Peter's Hill and the Thames Path. Come find Robert Catesby, Guy Fawkes and King James and find out why we are asked to "Remember Remember the 5th of November." Repeat performances from 6pm to 7.15pm. Following the fireworks display, visit Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, for an exciting new look at the story of the Gunpowder Plot, and a guided tour of the Globe Theatre. You can uncover the facts behind the fireworks,�all for the special price of �3. http://www.shakespeares-globe.org http://www.southwark.gov.uk/events http://www.thelionspart.co.uk NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OPEN DAY Sunday 6 November 9.30am-5pm at St Saviour's and St Olave's School, New Kent Road; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1071 The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain is holding its second Open Day of the year. The day is free and open to all 10-17 year olds who have reached Grade Six standard or above on their instrument. Please note that saxophones, harps and orchestral percussion are included. This is a unique chance to improve your skills, enjoy a fabulous day of music-making and to benefit from the knowledge of NYO professors, who also teach on NYO courses and regularly help the orchestra prepare for its concerts. You will also be able to find out more about what makes the NYO 'tick' and how to apply to the orchestra in the future, if this is something you would be interested in. http://www.nyo.org.uk LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK: JUBILEE GARDENS SOCIAL EVENING Monday 7 November 6.30pm-9pm at ITV, Upper Ground; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1072 Adriaan Geuze from chosen design team West 8 presents the latest designs for the gardens. Have your say whilst enjoying a glass of wine and some nibbles. Meet the designer, view the exhibition, your questions answered. http://www.jubileegardens.org.uk COMMUNITY FILM CLUB: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM ARCHIVE SHORTS Monday 7 November 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern (Please use the Turbine Hall entrance and staff will direct you to the Starr Auditorium from there); free to members Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1030 ORDINARY PEOPLE - 25MIN Film showing the way that a group of people spent 24 hours during the period of the Blitz in London. THE LONDON SCRAPBOOK - 11MIN Film supposedly compiled by Bessie Love with the aid of Basil Radford showing how London is coping with the war, for her friends back home in America. The film therefore shows: the wide open spaces around St Paul's, which are being cleaned up; Big Ben from behind barbed wire; Hyde Park and Speaker's Corner; children being sent out of London; Kensington Gardens almost deserted. VICTORY PARADE ALONG BOROUGH HIGH STREET, SOUTHWARK ON 8 JUNE 1946 - 10MIN Colour film record shot by amateur cameraman and London volunteer fire officer Arthur Green covers the Victory procession of armoured vehicles, mounted weapons and National Fire Service appliances along Southwark's Borough High Street, London on 8 June 1946 Members are entitled to: free entry to all film club screenings, regular Film Club mailings & programme notes and an opportunity to discuss films over a drink with other local people. To join - it's free - email [email protected] ======================================================= Running an event? http://SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ======================================================= [ November issue of 'in SE1' out now ] The November issue of 'in SE1', our monthly printed guide to what's happening in SE1, is now available. It'll appear at all the usual distribution points over the next couple of days - visit http://www.inSE1.co.uk/distribution.php for an interactive map - or you can download your own PDF copy at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ======================================================= [ Advertising in SE1 Direct ] Book your 2006 advertising now and pay 2005 prices Our current ad rate for the SE1 Direct newsletter is GBP 20. On 1 January this will rise to GBP 30 to reflect our growing distribution. Book your ad space now for 2006 and pay 2005 prices Very limited availability for remaining issues in 2005 http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ======================================================= [ Local news from the London SE1 website ] Remember you don't have to wait till SE1 Direct drops into your mailbox to get a local news fix. The London SE1 website offers the latest news throughout the week. CHRISTMAS BANNED IN WATERLOO? Lambeth Council has denied media reports that Christmas has been banned in the borough following the circulation of publicity for 'celebrity lights' in Waterloo. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1825 SOUTH BANK BEACH TO GO AHEAD IN 2006 Lambeth councillors last night voted to approve plans for a sandy beach to be installed next summer on the coach park alongside Hungerford Bridge and on part of Jubilee Gardens. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1824 HIT AND RUN IN NEW KENT ROAD Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a hit and run collision in New Kent Road on Tuesday night. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1823 RESIDENTS' ANGER OVER ROSE GARDEN Kate Hoey MP joined local residents in Archbishops Park on Monday to protest against the destruction of the park's much-loved rose garden to make way for an education zone. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1822 CABE GIVES QUALIFIED THUMBS-UP TO COIN STREET SKYSCRAPER The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment - the government-funded architecture watchdog - has delivered its verdict on Coin Street Community Builders' planned 48-storey tower. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1821 EVELINA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPENS The GBP 60 million Evelina Children's Hospital opened this week at St Thomas', bringing the majority of Guy's and St Thomas' children's services together under one roof. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1820 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS UP FOR TOURISM AWARDS Local organisations have been shortlisted in a number of categories in the Visit London Awards. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony later this month. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1817 POLICE LOOKING FOR RED FORD FIESTA ON SE1 STREETS People living south of the Thames between Blackfriars Bridge and Tower Bridge are being urged by Bedfordshire Police to check their streets, parking bays and garage areas for a red Ford Fiesta. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1816 MAN INJURED AT VAUXHALL CROSS Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Vauxhall at approx 8.30pm on Sunday 30 October. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1815 FRENCH MARKET OPENS IN WATERLOO A temporary French market has opened in Lower Marsh. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1814 HIGH COURT REJECTS LONDON EYE'S CASE AGAINST SOUTH BANK CENTRE The High Court has dismissed BA London Eye's case against the Board of the South Bank Centre, in the latest development in a dispute over the terms of a new commercial lease for the attraction. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1813 MAN FOUND DEAD Police in Southwark are investigating the circumstances of an unexplained death in Prioress Street. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1812 SOUTHWARK PEABODY TENANTS TAKE PROTEST TO THE CITY Southwark Peabody residents have taken their fight against property sales across the river to the City of London. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1811 NORWEGIAN ROYAL YACHT IN POOL OF LONDON The Norwegian Royal Yacht Norge has anchored in the Pool of London. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1810 ======================================================= [ Features from the London SE1 website ] LOCAL PROJECTS COMPETE FOR LOTTERY FUNDING London Tonight viewers are voting this week on whether to award up to �50,000 to improve the churchyard of St John's Waterloo or to back Victim Support Southwark. Meanwhile Shakespeare's Globe is through to the final of the National Lottery Awards http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1819 ENERGY SAVING WEEK IN SOUTHWARK Southwark celebrated Energy Saving Week in style this week, as Asda Old Kent Road and the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre saw kids become tigers, fairies and Spiderman. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1818 ======================================================= [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ - Coin Street's plan for 48-storey tower - Cameras on Tower Bridge - Kids stuff in the evening - Tanner Street Park - Bermondsey Bonfires - Latest post by James Hatts - Network Rail & Thameslink 2000 - Runners club in Bermondsey/SE1? - Most Haunted in Clink Prison - Roast @ Borough Market - Apple Tree felled in SE1 - Tyers Gate bins - Southwark CC mini zone - Tennis, anyone? - Remembrance poppies - Christmas Turkey - Those cameras with transceivers - Bermondsey Square regeneration - London Postal Service - Fireworks - Banksy on BBC2 - Woman mugged on Great Suffolk St.. any leads? * Please note that you need to register separately for the London SE1 Forum - your login details for this email newsletter (shown below) will NOT work on the forum. * 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 protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2005 Bankside Press ======================================================= >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ======================================================= - WANT TO UNSUBSCRIBE? - CHANGING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? 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