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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 311 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 23 October 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Would you like help sourcing finance? * 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 * Thameslink "a tragedy for the Borough" says MP Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2390 * October half term ideas Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2393 * Convenience store in The Cut loses alcohol licence Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2391 * Mayor confirms Thames fireworks to see in 2007 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2389 * Shoppers check out Tesco's Old Kent Road plans Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2388 * Elephant restaurant wins Black Business Award Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2394 * Evelina Children's Hospital voted number one building Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2387 * Two arrests after Elephant shooting Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2386 ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ Advert: Would you like help sourcing finance? ] We are Financial Advisors and Chartered Accountants offering a range of Financial services! 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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'. SE1 UNITED YOUTH OSCARS Monday 23 October 6pm-11.30pm at Namco Station, County Hall The SE1 United youth forum is holding the first ever Youth Oscars to celebrate the achievements of young people in Lambeth and Southwark who have made a positive impact in their local community by fighting social exclusion and crime. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1143 STORYTELLING FOR FAMILIES Tuesday 24 to Wednesday 25 October at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk Danny Scheinmann will tell stories of exile and reunion to mark the 350th anniversary of the re-admission of Jews into England. The stories will be told in the Globe's Tent for Peace which is lined with hand-embroidered handkerchiefs designed by children from around the world. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1137 FAMILY ACTIVITY AFTERNOON: CREATING COPPER INSECTS Wednesday 25 October 2pm-4.30pm at Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Road; free Bill Hudson will be running a free family workshop for families with children aged 5 to 11 creating embossed Dragonflies and Butterflies using copper foil, stick on gems and nail varnish for an enamel effect on the copper. There will be a chance for participants to explore the 'curiosities' in the contemporary art exhibition Repatriating the Ark (on until 29 October), with particular reference to Tessa Farmer's artwork in the museum's chancel area, 'The Court of the Fairy'. Booking is recommended as space is limited. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/307 BANKSIDE - ROTHERHITHE AND BERMONDSEY LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Wednesday 25 October 7.45pm at Time & Talents Centre, The Old Mortuary St Marychurch Street SE16 Lecture by former Southwark local history librarian Len Reilly, the author of Southwark: An Illustrated History (1996) and with Geoff Marshall The Story of Bankside (2001), both of which were awarded the Library Association's Alan Ball prize for local history publishing. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/868 FREE HALF TERM SWIMMING FOR KIDS AT THE OASIS Friday 27 October Waterloo Swimming Club's first swim together is on Friday at 10.15am. Meet in the cafe at the Oasis leisure centre, 32 Endell Street, LONDON, WC2H 9AG. Kids under 16 go for free from 10am-2pm during half term, with splash hour in the indoor pool from 10.30-11.30am. Adults cost �3.45. Everybody is welcome especially competent adult swimmers who can help supervise the kids. Information from Abigail Tripp, Waterloo Swimming Club, c/o Family Links, 99 Upper Ground SE1 9PP, [email protected] or 07792 471115. FAMILY CONCERT AT MORLEY COLLEGE Saturday 28 October 10.30am-12.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road Harpsichords and musical boxes in the first half and Flamenco Dancing in the second half. 10.30-11.15 then an interval, then 11.45-12.30. Fun for all the family - there's nothing like live music and dance for the very young - babies welcome! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/930 OCTOBER PLENTY - AUTUMN HARVEST CELEBRATION ON BANKSIDE Sunday 29 October 12pm at Bankside Pier, Bankside October Plenty is an Autumn harvest celebration held annually in Southwark. Beginning on the Bankside, by Shakespeare's Globe, October Plenty mixes ancient seasonal customs and theatre with contemporary festivity. October Plenty is a collective celebration of the seasons, weather and food, in a public place, with access to everyone. The event is free, and happens whatever the weather. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/998 FREE GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 29 October 2.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Find out about the Victorian roots of Red Cross Garden and its founder Octavia Hill by joining a free guided tour. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1147 CLLR PETER TRUESDALE: CAFE CONVERSATION - FAITH IN POLITICS Sunday 29 October 5pm-6pm at St Andrew's Short Street, Short Street Each week St Andrew's invites someone to come along and discuss their life and faith. Peter Truesdale, Bishop's ward councillor and former leader of Lambeth Council. All welcome. Tea and refreshments available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/940 ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Sandblast at City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2392 ============================================================ [ 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 * Bridgewalk Heights - Noise http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59933 * Falcon Works, Lynton Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59932 * Parking space in Bankside zone C1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59779 * SE1 Photos http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59762 * Your restaurant/pub/bar reviews - please help http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59757 * IFA / mortgage adviser http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59752 * Homes & Property Overseas, Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59721 * Leathermarket Building http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/59718 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 ============================================================