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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 310 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 16 October 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Thinking of change? * Residents' offer: become a friend of Bankside Gallery * What's on this week * 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 * Passer-by shot at Elephant & Castle Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2383 * Good ratings for local health service Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2377 * Young Vic reopens *** plus reader offer: save 50% on Cut Price Card *** Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2376 * M&S opens London Bridge food store Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2375 * Bravery awards for men who tackled Waterloo thieves Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2374 * Restaurant hygiene ratings go online Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2373 * 'Ambassadors for the Borough' come to the rescue Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2372 * Families in Southwark learn together Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2384 * Car club offers convenience without the hassle Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2379 * Archbishop lends a hand with new park mosaic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2371 * Power cuts from Bermondsey to Kennington Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2370 * Stanton: Southwark will oppose extra powers for mayor Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2369 * Giant slides fill Tate's Turbine Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2368 ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ Advert: Thinking of change? ] Thinking of change? Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique. Using the Alexander Technique you can become... - alert - balanced - relaxed - focused - effective - confident. "The Alexander Technique changed my life. It enabled me to devote more time to creating beauty. This inner strength is essential for all." Andrew Logan, sculptor The South Bank Alexander Centre has three experienced Alexander Technique teachers, including Glynn MacDonald - Master of Movement at Shakespeare's Globe. Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you would like to find out more, we offer free 20-minute introductory sessions. 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 Now booking for FEBRUARY - get in quick while there's space! ============================================================ Residents' Special Offer: become a Friend of Bankside Gallery for only �15 during October If you are a Southwark resident become a Friend of Bankside Gallery for �15 (usual price �25) and you can enjoy 10% discount on unframed picture purchases, 5% discount on framed picture purchases, 10% discount on purchases from the Gallery Shop, private view invitations, regular newsletters and an exciting programme of talks and events. Call in and see us at 48 Hopton Street, London, SE1 9JH next to Tate Modern or call 020 7928 7521, email [email protected] http://www.banksidegallery.com ============================================================ [ 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 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'. BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 17 October 7pm at Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street NB venue is now Keyworth Centre, not Technopark as previously advertised. Regular meeting of councillors for Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Agenda includes presentations on Cooltan Arts, Mint Street Park and the Rough Guide to Community Consultation from Bankside Residents' Forum. Tim Hetherington will talk about Southwark Community Games, and local police officers will give an update on current issues. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/964 MULTICULTURAL BOOK FAIR Wednesday 18 October 12pm-6.30pm at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, Webber Street; free Come along and browse, meet booksellers and publishers, see the best of multicultural books, story props and games. Stories and songs for under fives and storytelling with Sandra Agard, a local storyteller Discussion forum with invited panel: How does sharing stories from many cultures support learning? Free refreshments for children. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/995 ARK-ITECTURES: RETRIEVING SEVENTEENTH CENTURY SPACES OF DISPLAY Wednesday 18 October 7pm-8.30pm at Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Road; free (booking essential) A panel of writers, historians and theorists will discuss lost, 'ruined' or overlooked links between the Tradescant Ark and the seventeenth century social, cultural and physical architectures that constructed its spaces, collections and audiences. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1123 BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM: OPEN FORUM MEETING Thursday 19 October 6.30pm at Bankside House, 24 Sumner Street Open forum meeting for Bankside residents with information on forthcoming developments in the area. Meet Tim Cutts, Southwark's Borough and Bankside planning policy officer. Updates on Southwark policies including Section 106, Tall Buildings Policy and the launch of the consultation on the Special Planning Guide. Meet the Better Bankside rangers. See plans for the Holland Street development and the Tate Modern extension. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/780 SOUTH BANK FORUM Thursday 19 October 7pm-9pm at Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street Kate Hoey MP and Simon Hughes MP invite local residents to the South Bank Forum. Topics will include grotspots - help to identify the worst corners of our neighbourhood and talk about the small changes that would maker a big difference. Find out how plans are progressing for the �1 billion redevelopment of Waterloo Station. Bill Edgerley of P&O Estates will give an update on the redevelopment of Elizabeth House in York Road. And hear about new ways of helping local people get jobs in the area. And Thames Water will give a presentation on its plans to dig up SE1 streets to replace Victorian water mains. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1091 BANKSIDE WOMEN IN BUSINESS Thursday 19 October 6pm-8pm at Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street A Better Bankside Business Club seminar including a panel discussion on the key issues facing women in business. Featuring: Marie Armstrong (European business development director, Reed Smith), Jilly Forster (founder, The Forster Company) and Sue Hill (founder and managing director, Sue Hill Recruitment). 6.15pm Seminar 7.15pm Refreshments & Networking This is not a women-only event. However, women are particularly encouraged to attend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1117 JERWOOD DRAWING PRIZE 2006: ACCESS ALL AREAS Friday 20 October 12.30pm-3pm at Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street; free Meet shortlisted artists exhibiting in this year's exhibition. Artists will be on hand to offer tours and responses to this year's exhibition as well as giving informal talks about their own work and leading hands on activities for everyone to get involved. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/859 BULB PLANTING Saturday 21 October 10am-1pm at the Community Garden, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Help get the garden ready for autumn by planting bulbs, there�ll be lots of digging and planting - a fun day for all. Community Initiatives at Tate Modern, in partnership with Bankside Open Spaces Trust, are continuing to develop the community garden space (north-east of the gallery, near the Millennium Bridge). Artist Michele Fuirer will be inviting people to make contributions to a participatory art project, through thinking about our connections to green spaces. 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/404 BOROUGH MARKET 250TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday 21 October From 11am at Borough Market; free 11am: The Town Crier heralds the ceremonial arrival of the Lord Mayor and a day of 18th-century revels. The market trustees invite traders and customers to don 18th-century dress; the best child's costume will win a cake from Patisserie Lila and �150 to spend in the market (result to be announced in front of the entrance to Roast at 3pm). 2006 is also the 400th anniversary of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers who will be bringing superb fruit to Borough. All afternoon street performers, actors and musicians in period dress will mingle with the crowd to take Borough Market back to its beginnings in 1756. Roast will serve 18th-century dishes and host family workshops given by a team from Tate Britain on Hogath's Southwark Fair, kindly loaned by Southwark Council. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1109 JERWOOD DRAWING PRIZE 2006: GET DRAWING Saturday 21 October 12pm-3pm at Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street; free Drop in and join shortlisted artists exhibiting in this year's exhibition who will be providing inspiration for the whole family to get drawing with hands on activities and talks about their work. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/858 ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Shortcuts 2006 at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2382 * Telltale at the Elspeth Kyle Gallery Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2381 * Caught in the Crossfire at The Bargehouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2380 * Tobias and the Angel at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2378 ============================================================ [ 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 * Football club for 8-year-old boy http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59700 * Chiropractor http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59692 * Jasmine Garden http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59665 * New web site for Fair Housing TMO http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59709 * Freecycling http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59597 * Demolition of Chaucer school etc. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59584 * Restaurant hygiene ratings go online http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59564 * Guy's car park barrier episode http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59550 * Blue men over Maya House http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59547 * Chess club http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59497 * Organic Box Schemes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59441 * Giant slides at the Tate Modern http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59432 To see all the current active forum topics, 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 ============================================================