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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 298 http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Monday 24 July 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 Apologies for the condensed events listings this week; normal service resumes next Monday. ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Metro Planting - Transforming Urban Spaces * What's on this week * Noticeboard: Waterloo Swimming Club * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ============================================================ [ Local news & features 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. You can also see that news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map.php * Select Committee chairman visits Coin Street Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2276 * Zaha Hadid's Architecture Foundation HQ: new images Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2274 * Bermondsey Spa: final jigsaw piece put in place Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2272 * Radical green initiatives at the Elephant and Castle Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2270 * Roper Lane's new open space unveiled Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2269 * Waterloo when the SRB money runs out: an update Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2273 * Funding boost for Tabard Gardens young footballers Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2268 ============================================================ [ Advert: Metro Planting ] Metro Planting - Transforming Urban Spaces with Plants Roof Terraces, Balconies, Courtyards and Gardens. Sympathetic and creative design plans. Specialising in creating thriving planting schemes for all lifestyles and environmental conditions, using a range of architectural and low maintenance plants. 10 years experience, portfolio and references. For more information contact: Claire Lakey BA (Hons) Garden Design tel+fax: 020 8299 3837 mob: 07900 932 064 http://www.metroplanting.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php Now booking for NOVEMBER - get in quick while there's space! ============================================================ [ What's on this week ] Each week we select a few highlights from the community and cultural eveqnts taking place over the next seven days. For a comprehensive what's on guide visit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/ or pick up a copy of our free monthly printed publication, 'in SE1'. ROCKINGHAM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AGM Monday 24 July For all Rockingham Estate residents http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/589 WEST BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY FORUM AGM Monday 24 July Meet your neighbours and have your say http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/586 SUMMER PICNIC - TATE MODERN COMMUNITY GARDEN Tuesday 25 July Soak up the tranquility in the community garden http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/402 HANDING DOWN THE MEMORY CLOTH - EXHIBITION Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 July History of craft and design traditions in south London http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/666 LONDONMICE NETWORKING EVENT AT DESIGN MUSEUM Tuesday 25 July Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/657 WATERLOO GREEN TRUST'S SUMMER STROLL Tuesday 25 July Walk round Waterloo's open spaces and hidden gems http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/612 MEMORY CLOTH ACTIVITY DAY AT LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION Wednesday 26 July History of craft and design traditions in south London http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/667 BLUFF YOUR WAY IN WINE Wednesday 26 July International Wine & Spirit Centre Develop your wine tasting skills http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/700 TEDDY BEARS PICNIC - WATERLOO MILLENNIUM GREEN Thursday 27 July Help start to make the storytelling bears' den http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/624 FRIENDS OF JUBILEE GARDENS Thursday 27 July Meeting at Waterloo Action Centre http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/709 EXTREME CELLISTS ON THE ROOF OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Thursday 27 July http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/345 ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ Noticeboard: Waterloo Swimming Club ] Fancy a dip? Want to learn to swim? Want your kids to learn to swim? Want to be a lifeguard and become part of Waterloo's own Baywatch? Local resident Abigail Tripp wants to know if you are interested in joining Waterloo Swimming Club. With Coin Street Community Builders planning to build a swimming pool in Doon Street, she thought it would be a great idea to get ready for the new pool by starting a swimming club NOW! It's early days so for now she is inviting people who live, work or play in Waterloo to register their interest. Please send your contact details (name, address, email and phone number) and answers to the above questions to: [email protected] or Abigail Tripp c/o Family Links, 99 Upper Ground, LONDON, SE1 9PP or text 0779 247 1115. ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * The Cherry Orchard at the Southwark Playhouse Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2275 * Under the Black Flag at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/2271 ============================================================ [ 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/1 - Renting parking space in SE1 - Deli on the corner of Wild's Rents and Long Lane? - Cobblers Nest - Charity Muggers - Zaha Hadid building - Antisocial behaviour near the Manna Centre - Cycle accident on Tooley Street - Tabard Square - shock horror - Dentists on Borough High St - White Bear TBR - 37 degrees gym - Urban camping: sleeping outside - Former E&C regeneration chief Cathy Bowman - Cat feeding - Parking near Bermondsey Street - Shopping excitement in Lower Marsh - The rats are back! - Walworth School - Tate Tower - Fair Community Housing - Driscoll House, New Kent Road - Tower Bridge opening To read and respond to these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ >> 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 ============================================================