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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 271 http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Monday 16 January 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 This week we're experimenting with a new format, with the news headlines from the London SE1 community website at the top of the newsletter, and this week's events a bit further down. Let us know what you think - [email protected] ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news from the London SE1 website * What's on this week * Advert: Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique * Features from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * From the SE1 Blog ============================================================ [ 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 * Simon Hughes joins Lib Dem leadership race More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1945 * Sir Ian McKellen unveils Rose Theatre blue plaque More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1944 * Costs rise for Zaha Hadid's Southwark building More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1942 * Man dies after Shell Centre fall More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1941 * David Cameron visits Coin Street More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1940 * Anti-crime initiative slashes South Bank handbag thefts More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1939 Do you use an RSS reader? Subscribe to our news feeds - see http://www.london-se1.co.uk/rss.php for details ============================================================ [ 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! ============================================================ [ 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. LONDON'S LOOS - PUBLIC MEETING AT CITY HALL Monday 16 January 2.30pm in the Chamber at City Hall, The Queen's Walk Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=931 [No, it's not April 1st...] Londoners are invited to help flush out the problem of a lack of loos in the capital.� Members of the London Assembly believe a world class city deserves world class toilets and want people to voice their opinions at this public meeting using electronic voting. http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/scrutiny/health_ps.jsp FRIENDS OF HATFIELDS OPEN SPACE Monday 16 January 6pm�at the Practical Law Company, 19 Hatfields Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1088 Everyone is welcome to discuss the plans for Hatfields Open Space. FREE ADVICE FROM SOUTHWARK ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVICE CENTRE Thursday 19 and Friday 20 January 10am-4pm at Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre; free Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=993 Staff will provide affordable and easy tips on how to save energy in their home, cut down on fuel bills and find out about the availability of grants for home improvement. There will also be the chance to fill in a Home Energy Check Survey and receive a free low energy light bulb. Installing just one low energy light bulb in your home can save �7 a year on your electricity bill. For free and impartial advice call 0800 512 012. http://www.sustainable-energy.org.uk CASTLE HOUSE SKYSCRAPER AT THE ELEPHANT: PUBLIC EXHIBITION Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 January Thu 4pm-7.30pm; Fri 2pm-7pm; Sat 9am-1pm at Drapers Tenants' and Residents' Association Hall, 1 Howell Walk (off Hampton Street), Newington Butts Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1089 Multiplex is holding a public exhibition of plans for its proposed 42-storey tower with integrated wind turbines at the top end of Walworth Road (opposite the E&C shopping centre). http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1890 THE SHOEMAKER'S HOLIDAY: STAGED READING AT ROSE THEATRE Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 January 7pm at the Rose Theatre, 56 Park Street; �5 on the door Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=890 A staged reading of Thomas Dekker's play. The rumbustious comedy follows the career of Simon Eyre, the mad shoemaker of Tower Street, and his rise to become Lord Mayor of London. The Shoemaker's Holiday premiered at the Rose Theatre in 1599. http://www.rosetheatre.org.uk 32-34 GRANGE ROAD - RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT EXHIBITION Saturday 21 January 10am-1pm at The Grange, 103 Grange Road Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1090 Presentation Housing Association has recently bought 32-34 Grange Road. They are in the very early stages of preparing a planning application for a residential development and will be hosting an exhibition to introduce the project team and to listen to feedback. Further information from Elsa Ramirez on 0870 066 8736 or [email protected] LOCAL CHURCHES ECUMENICAL WALK: CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK Saturday 21 January Meet 10am Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=874 Walk via Thames Path, Holy Trinity Dockhead (RC), St James's Bermondsey (Anglican), St Patrick's and the Guardian Angels (RC) and Swedish Lutheran Church to St Olav's Norwegian Church for lunch followed by discussion on the Eucharist from the various church perspectives. SEE ALADDIN FOR JUST �5 - BEST AVAILABLE SEATS Sunday 22 January 7.30pm at the Old Vic, Waterloo Road/The Cut; �5 Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=853 A chance to see the final performance of Aladdin for just a fiver. To book, call in to The Old Vic in person with proof that you live or work in Lambeth or Southwark. http://www.oldvictheatre.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ Features from the London SE1 website ] * Four designers shortlisted for Design Museum prize More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1948 * New designer uniforms for Guy's and St Thomas' nurses More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1947 * Art installation to brighten Southwark St railway bridge More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1946 * Dromgoole reveals his first Globe season More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1943 ============================================================ [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list.php?1 - Re-cycling Christmas Cards - New Thames Vista - How much to rent a parking spot? - Extension of C10 bus route - Wedding dress (getting rid of one) - Binmen & diggers - Plumber/Electrician/Handy(wo)man - Waterloo CCTV cameras - Primary schools - Lettings Agents To read and respond to these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list.php?1 ============================================================ [ From the SE1 Blog ] On the blog this week: - Hughes for Leader blog - Shakespeare's Globe makes �1.5m profit without subsidy - Tony Banks and the Festival Hall champagne bar - 'Grand Prix Priest' spotted at London Bridge 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 ============================================================