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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 308

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Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Monday 2 October 2006                         ISSN 1750-0656

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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Thinking of change?
* What's on this week
* Issue 100 of 'in SE1' out now
* Local business news from the London SE1 website
* Arts reviews from the London SE1 website
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum

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[ 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

* Latest Lightbox Project unveiled in Guy Street Park
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2354

* Simon Hughes confirmed as Lib Dem president
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2352

* Pete Waterman creates County Hall media village
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2351

* Redesign Borough High Street with Walk2go
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2348

* Rodin sculptures come to More London
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2347

* Hilton hotel opens in Tooley Street
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2346

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[ Issue 100 of 'in SE1' out now ]

The October issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is
currently winging its way to the usual 70+ distribution
points where you can pick up a copy.

Alternatively you can download and print your own copy at
http://www.inSE1.co.uk

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[ 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'.

BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Monday 2 October
7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey (formerly Aylwin Girls'
School), 55 Southwark Park Road
Meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South
Bermondsey wards.  Agenda includes Bermondsey Spa, Southwark
Community Games, Unitary Development Plan and Bermondsey
Street and pedestrian/cyclist priority.   Plus the regular
updates from local police and the latest on the Cleaner,
Greener, Safer programme.  And your chance to question your
local councillors in public.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/623


SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB
Tuesday 3 October
7pm refreshments from 6.30pm at Tate Modern,  Bankside; free
Romantic comedy. Features the Rose Theatre on Bankside. The
Community Film Club is aimed at people who live or work in
SE1; email [email protected] to join (it's
free).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/417


UP THE ARTS COMEDY
Wednesday 4 October
8.30pm doors 8pm at Miller of Mansfield, 96 Snowsfields
Henning Wehn, Frank Sinazi, Pete Peterson, Helen Keen,
Verity Welch and Mitchell Anderson (MC).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1046


ANIMAL DAY
Thursday 5 October
3pm-7pm  at Waterloo Millennium Green,  Waterloo Road; free
Postponed from 14 September  Families and local residents
are invited to animal and recycling activities.    All are
welcome so come to the Millennium Green and have a look at
the artwork local children have produced during the day and
learn more about wildlife in your community.   Activities
will include: Spitalfields Farm petting animals, compost
sculpture activity, bee keeping display,  EcoActive
recycling activity & much much more  animal fun and madness!
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/233


BEETHAM TOWER PRE-PLANNING EXHIBITION
Friday 6 to Saturday 7 October
Fri 3pm-6pm; Sat 9am-12 noon at Mercure London City
Bankside, 77/79 Southwark Street
The Beetham Organization presents new plans for its
51-storey tower on the site bounded by Blackfriars Road,
Stamford Street, Rennie Street and Upper Ground.  See the
new proposals and give your feedback to the developers.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1096


DISCOVER FAMILY LEARNING IN SOUTHWARK
Saturday 7 October
11am-3pm  at London College of Communication, Elephant &
Castle; free
Activities, fun and games. Meet family learning providers
from across Southwark.  Organisations taking part in this
event include the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education,
Southwark Adult Education, Museum of Garden History, London
College of Communication, Southwark Libraries, LLU+ and
Ilderton Primary School.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1076


MORRIS DANCING
Sunday 8 October
12.45pm-2.45pm  at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free
Come and see The Blackhorse and Standard Women's troop
perform this traditional English folk dance in the
Millennium Courtyard.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/778

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[ Local business news from the London SE1 website ]

* Lambeth Building Society bows out after 154 years
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2355

* Amstrad boss buys IBM building in �115 million deal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2353

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[ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ]

* A Moon for the Misbegotten at The Old Vic
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2350

* Design Mart at the Design Museum
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2345

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[ 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

* Anyone know a good roofer?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59022
* What's Happing at the Marigold?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59016
* Legal advice clinic in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58946
* Van (& Man) Hire
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58934
* I'm finally after a 2-bed flat!
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58933
* Tower Block Horror to go ahead [Potters Fields]
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58915
* New developments at Elephant on target?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58909
* Possible RV1 Day Out?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/58890
    
To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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