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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 315 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 20 November 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Would you like help sourcing finance? * December issue of 'in SE1' - final call for listings/ads * 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 * University honour for Elephant and Castle GP Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2455 * Bermondsey man jailed for 'web rage' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2454 * Celebrity buskers at Butler's Wharf Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2452 * Dockhead fire station to be rebuilt Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2451 * Court Leet sits at Hilton Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2450 * Bankside Urban Park architects selected Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2449 * Southwark Cathedral prepares for royal visit Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2448 * Official: Borough Market is 'great place' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2447 * Bermondsey kids are Southwark sports champions Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2446 * Volunteers help to make Bankside's open spaces greener Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2445 * One year till Waterloo loses Eurostar rail service Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2443 ============================================================ [ Advert: Would you like help sourcing finance? ] We are Financial Advisors and Chartered Accountants offering a range of Financial services! 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Are you organising a local event in December? Christmas fair? Carol service? Send the details now to [email protected] to make sure it's in the most comprehensive local listings guide. Want to advertise your business to a local audience? See http://www.inSE1.co.uk/advertising.php for a ratecard or email [email protected] ============================================================ [ 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'. ELEFEST - ELEPHANT & CASTLE FILM AND ARTS FESTIVAL Starts Saturday 25 November Programme details: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/series/46/elefest NEW DESIGN FOR ELIZABETH HOUSE, YORK ROAD Monday 20 to Sunday 26 November at Elizabeth House, 39 York Road See the latest plans for a new development to replace the office block alongside Waterloo Station on York Road. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1312 SE1 UNITED RECRUITMENT OPEN EVENING Monday 20 November 5pm-8pm at Living Space, 1 Coral Street SE1 United is looking for youth workers, youth researchers, workshop leaders and volunteers to run its dynamic youth-led programme of events and activities in Southwark and Lambeth. For more information call Natalie Bell on 07984 205 592 or get an application pack from Living Space reception, 1 Coral Street, London, SE1 7BE. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1296 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 21 November 7pm at Ellen Brown Bermondsey Play Centre, 145 Grange Road Meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Agenda includes the South Bermondsey Annual Review and announcement of schemes to be funded as part of the Cleaner, Greener, Safer programme. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1035 TRAFFIC IN TRINITY STREET, FALMOUTH ROAD & NEARBY STREETS BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL: SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday 22 November 7pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street Have your say at the next meeting of Borough & Bankside Community Council which will be discussing the Trinity Street/Harper Road Area Scoping Brief. This is focussing on traffic management in the area, particularly around Great Dover Street, Trinity Street, Borough Road, Harper Road and Falmouth Road. Come along, find out what's happening and express your views. Andrew Downes from the council's street scene and transport section will be present along with other officers. At the meeting there will be workshops, displays and discussions on this issue. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1304 CROSS RIVER TRAM CONSULTATION Friday 24 to Saturday 25 November From 12 noon at the National Theatre, South Bank Cross River Tram would link Euston and Waterloo with branches to Camden Town and King's Cross in the north and Brixton (via Baylis Road/Kennington Road) and Peckham (via Elephant & Castle) in the south. Find out what this scheme would mean for you at the roadshow, complete with full-size tram. (NB - There's another chance to see the plans at Elephant & Castle on 1 & 2 December.) Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1246 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND SALE - LONDON GLASSBLOWING Saturday 25 November to Sunday 3 December 11am-5pm at London Glassblowing, 7 The Leather Market Weston Street The London Glassblowing Workshop is celebrating thirty years in Southwark. Visitors to its Christmas Open House and Sale can purchase a signed copy of founder Peter Layton's new book as well as beautiful glass items. Drinks and nibbles are available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1121 CHRISTMAS FAIR AT ST-MATTHEW'S-AT-THE-ELEPHANT Saturday 25 November 11am-3pm at St Matthew's-at-the-Elephant, Meadow Row Tombola, raffle, lucky dip, hot and cold food, Christmas carols and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1298 PORVOO SERVICE Saturday 25 November 12pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free A service to mark the tenth anniversary of the Porvoo Agreement which brought the Anglican and Lutheran Churches into full communion. The Anglican Bishop of Newcastle presides and the Lutheran Dean of Trondheim preaches. Followed by a Scandinavian Fair with food and Christmas present stalls. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1222 CHRISTMAS FAIR AT ST GEORGE'S RC CATHEDRAL Saturday 25 November 1pm in the Amigo Hall, next to St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road Stalls, raffle and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1206 CHRISTMAS FETE AT ST ANNE'S THORBURN SQUARE Saturday 25 November 2pm in St Anne's Church Hall, Thorburn Square Bric-a-brac, books, videos, DVDs, clothes, seasonal gifts, toys, raffle, refreshments, Father Christmas and lots more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1291 GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GADEN Sunday 26 November 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/1146 ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Somme Theatre at the Imperial War Museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2453 * La Musica at the Bookshop Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2444 * Celebrate Sporting London at City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2442 * Peter Fischli and David Weiss at Tate Modern Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2441 ============================================================ [ 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 * Dockhead fire station http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61359 * Archbishop's Park http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61343 * New Urban Park for Bankside/E&C http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61289 * Where to go for mulled wine, hot cider etc? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61224 * Tabard/Empire Square supermarket http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61221 * Artesian building on Spa Park http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61204 * Ken's tax on older or second hand cars http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61159 * Clothing Bank / Recycle http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/61129 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 ============================================================