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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 270 http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Monday 9 January 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * What's on this week * Advert: Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique * January 2006 issue of 'in SE1' out now * Local news from the London SE1 website * Local business news from the London SE1 website * Features from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * From the SE1 Blog =========================================================== [ 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. PASSPORT TO PIMLICO AT THE COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 9 January 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at the Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern; use the west entrance Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1030 A chance to see this classic movie with scenes filmed around Lambeth Road and Hercules Road. An ancient document reveals that Pimlico really belongs to France. And the Pimlico community, eager to abandon post-War constraints, quickly establish their independence as a ration-free state, with hilarious results. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read.php?1,1948 http://www.reelstreets.com/passport_pimlico.htm It's free to join the Community Film Club - members will be entitled to free entry to all film club screenings, regular mailings and programme notes, an opportunity to discuss films over a drink with other local people and watch films in comfortable cinema conditions. To become a member email [email protected] - please note membership is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark. PUBLIC MEETING FOR OCTAVIA HILL ESTATE TENANTS Monday 9 January 7.30pm�at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=726 Meetin or Tenants of the remaining Octavia Hill Estate in Ufford St, Mitre Road, Webber Street and Winchester Park, Union Street to hear how the Campaign to save the Octavia Hill Estate being sold to private landlords is progressing and what tenants can do to safeguard the community in the future. http://tuppenfamily.com/CC%20unsocial%20landlords.htm http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1855 NORTH LAMBETH AREA COMMITTEE Tuesday 10 January 7pm at Christ Church, 90 Brixton Road, SW9 Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1087 Public meeting of North Lambeth councillors, including Bishops ward. http://www.lambeth.gov.uk ROSE THEATRE OPEN DAYS Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 January Thu from 1pm; Fri & Sat 11am-6pm at the Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=890 To celebrate the unveiling of a Southwark blue plaque at the Rose Theatre site, the Rose Theatre Trust is staging these depcial open days for local residents and visitors to view the audio-visual exhibition. http://www.rosetheatre.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ Advert ] Thinking of change? Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique. Using the Alexander Technique you can become... - alert - balanced - relaxed - focused - effective - confident. South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php Booking now for March & April so be quick to secure a space! ============================================================ [ January 2006 issue of 'in SE1' out now ] The January issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is available now - on paper from the usual locations - or electronically as a PDF from http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ 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. And you can now view that news on a map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/map.php LONDON EYE VOTED TOP MODERN ENGLISH ICON The London Eye has topped a poll to find England's modern icons, with nearly six in ten choosing the wheel and a quarter selecting the Millennium Bridge. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1938 CREDIT UNION RESOLVES TO HELP CHRISTMAS DEBTS Southwark Credit Union and Blackfriars Advice Centre are joining forces to help Southwark residents deal with their Christmas debts. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1936 ============================================================ [ Local business news from the London SE1 website ] News for and about local businesses, big and small. BLUE FIN BUILDING FOR IPC MEDIA Magazine publisher IPC Media has announced that its new Southwark Street HQ - until now known as Bankside 1 - is to be named The Blue Fin Building. http://london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1937 VINOPOLIS BROADENS ITS HORIZONS BEYOND WINE Vinopolis has introduced three newly designed wine tour packages, which offer a variety of options according to people's tastes and interests in wine, gin, beer and whisky. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1934 ============================================================ [ Features from the London SE1 website ] PANTO IS JUST THE MEDICINE FOR EVELINA PATIENTS Children being treated in the Evelina Children's Hospital got into the Christmas spirit by staging their own pantomime - with a little bit of help from The Old Vic. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1935 ============================================================ [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ - Hughes V Campbell - Sectioning off Potters Field - Bottled water - New Night at the Arches - London Bridge Tower - Times & Telegraph Eat Out for �5 offers - Westminster Bridge's Never Ending Renovation - SE1 postal service campaign - Spa Park renovation - Recycling (Bermondsey Street) - Lettings Agents - Muggers in Shad Thames To read and respond to these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/ ============================================================ [ From the SE1 Blog ] On the blog this week: - The area formerly known as Borough High Street - Simon Hughes profile - Grant for Rambert's South Bank HQ - Movers and shakers in the theatre world - Crockatt and Powell now blogging - Union Theatre v Menier Chocolate Factory Read all this and more: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/blog/ ============================================================ >> 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) 2006 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================