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SE1 Direct 306: your weekly news and events briefing ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 306 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 18 September 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Metro Planting - Transforming Urban Spaces * What's on this week * �5 tickets for SE1 residents at The Old Vic * 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 the news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map * The Mayor's Thames Festival - pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2327 * Ten years of Oxo Tower Wharf Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2326 * Fatal traffic collision on Lambeth Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2325 * Is it a dining table oar a life raft? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2324 * Solar panels for City Hall win Southwark backing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2321 * Three years of roadworks as Thames Water replaces pipes Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2320 * Potters Fields Park: director appointed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2319 * Another shooting in the Old Kent Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2318 * Man collapses with gunshot wounds in Old Kent Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2317 ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ 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 DECEMBER - 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'. GARDEN PARTY IN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AT TATE MODERN Tuesday 19 September 6pm-8pm in the Community Garden, north-east of Tate Modern (near Millennium Bridge); free Enjoy a glass of bubbly and a chat with other members of the community, find out more about how you can enjoy the garden and help put the finishing touches to the space. Community Initiatives at Tate Modern, in partnership with Bankside Open Spaces Trust, are continuing to develop the community garden space. If you would like to come along, contact [email protected] for details or call 020 7401 5176. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/403 ASSOCIATION OF WATERLOO GROUPS Tuesday 19 September 7.30pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Meeting of representatives from Waterloo community groups. Interested individuals also welcome. Agenda includes Lambeth Council's ALMO plan for council housing, police report and discussion on cobble stones in Lower Marsh and extension of 381 bus to better cover the hospitals. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/963 A HARVEST CELEBRATION Thursday 21 September 1.05pm-1.45pm at Christ Church Southwark, 27 Blackfriars Rd A harvest festival celebration with music by the Portcullis Singers. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/703 CAPITAL GARDENS JAZZ NIGHT Friday 22 September 7pm at Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Road Acker Bilk & his Paramount Jazz Band Featuring not only his great No.1 from the 60s Stranger On The Shore but many other greats in what promises to be an unforgettable night. One of the most famous names in the whole of the jazz world, Acker Bilk will always be synonymous with his great song �Stranger on the Shore�, the first-ever recording to be number One simultaneously in the UK and USA pop charts. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/312 SONGS OF SORROW, SONGS OF JOY Sunday 24 September 2.30pm-3.30pm at Guy's Chapel, St Thomas' Street To raise funds for The Play's The Thing project, Mental Fight Club presents a special manic depressive recital. A Bipolar Expedition with that famous 17th century century explorer Mr Henry Purcell. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1011 ============================================================ [ �5 tickets for SE1 residents at The Old Vic ] A Moon for the Misbegotten starring Kevin Spacey starts previewing from 15 September and runs until 23 December. Info here: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/40 Residents of Lambeth and Southwark can purchase selected tickets for just �5. Bookings must be made in person at the Box Office, and you must present proof of address (utility bill etc). 2 tickets per booking. Group bookers should call 020 7902 7596 to register their interest. All tickets subject to availability. ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Henry Moore: War and Utility at the Imperial War Museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2323 * Between Worlds at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2322 ============================================================ [ 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 * Wield Group plc aka "Stonedale" managing agents http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58411 * Curious about The Rake http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58410 * Incessant noise near Sanctuary Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58393 * Conveyancing http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58383 * History of Tenison Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58375 * Acoustic guitar lessons http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58328 * The Food Chain won London favourite charity! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58322 * Restaurants near Vinopolis http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58276 * Searching for the elusive ecopod http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58174 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 ============================================================