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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 322 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 8 January 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * Situations Vacant - new feature * January 2007 issue of 'in SE1' * What's on this week * 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 * Billy Bragg backs Potters Fields alternative Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2516 * Architects appointed for Library Street housing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2515 * Recycle your Christmas tree Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2514 * Edward Hall cuts Old Vic's Twelfth Night cake Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2513 * SE1 mineral water �5.58 a litre (Or is it?) Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2512 ============================================================ [ Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre ] Thinking of change? Lighten your life with the Alexander Technique. Using the Alexander Technique you can become... - alert - balanced - relaxed - focused - effective - confident. "A course of lessons in the Alexander Technique is the best method." '40 ways to improve your body' Elle magazine. 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 ============================================================ [ Situations Vacant - new feature ] We've introduced a new service on the London SE1 website for local businesses and organisations to advertise local job vacancies. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Current job adverts: * Conference Sales Executive, Telvents * Researcher,South Bank and Bankside Cultural Quarter * Architect/Lighting Designer, Scott Lighting * Receptionist, Jonathan Bailey Associates * Teachers and school support staff in Lambeth and Southwark * Nursery Officers, St. Patrick's Day Nursery Details of these jobs at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Job ads are free for a limited time: If your local organisation has a job vacancy to promote, email [email protected] today. ============================================================ [ January 2007 issue of 'in SE1' ] The January issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is out now. Pick it up from venues across the area, or download a copy at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ 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'. BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Monday 8 January 7pm at Ellen Brown Bermondsey Play Centre, 145 Grange Road Meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Agenda includes police update and presentation on small grants for youth activities from London Bridge BID. Presentations on the consultation on the draft section 106 Planning contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Learn more about the Southwark Refugee Communities Forum. Cleaner, Greener, Safer update and public question time - put questions to your councillors. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1036 WE ARE THE LAMBETH BOYS - COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 8 January 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern; free 1959 black and white drama. 52 minutes. Karel Reisz's 1959 film about members of Alford House Youth Club in Kennington. (Music: Johnny Dankworth). Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark. To become a member email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1100 POTTERY SITE IN LAVINGTON STREET: ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE Tuesday 9 January 7.30pm refreshments from 7pm at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Lecture by Sian Anthony on excavations in Lavington Street. Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/836 BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 10 January 7pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street Meeting for residents of Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Find out about Thames Water's Victorian mains replacement programme. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1378 OXO SALE FORTNIGHT Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 January Midday to late at Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street The Oxo Sale Fortnight is an opportunity to snap up some sought-after design items with discounts of up to 70%. Many of the 30 shops at Oxo Tower Wharf on London�s South Bank are offering discounts with the biggest savings on samples and slight seconds. Lighting, ceramics, tableware, glass, fashion & textiles,felt, furniture and artworks. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1453 EXIT - LAST CHANCE TO SEE INSIDE UNION WORKS, NEW GLOBE WALK Saturday 6 to Saturday 13 January Daily 12 noon-7pm at Union Works, New Globe Walk; free SheOne (James Choules) will hold his first solo show in London at Union Works. The building will be demolished after this exhibition. There will be a late opening on Saturday 13 January until 10pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1436 NEW YEAR SPECIAL Saturday 13 January 6pm & 8pm at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street Join Richard Briers, Charles Dance and Janet Suzman at the Rose for an evening of favourite poetry and prose. Seats are unreserved, but bookings can be made by ringing the Box Office on 020 7261 9565 or by emailing [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1484 BLESSING OF THE RIVER CEREMONY Sunday 14 January About 12.15pm at London Bridge Following the 11am Choral Eucharist at Southwark Cathedral, clergy from St Magnus the Martyr, Lower Thames Street and Southwark Cathedral will perform this ancient ceremony commemorating Christ's baptism in the Jordan. All are welcome to gather on the upstream side of London Bridge at about 12.15pm. See pictures from 2005 and 2004. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1443 FRIENDS OF HATFIELDS GREEN Monday 15 January 6.30pm at Practical Law Company, 19 Hatfields Friends of Hatfields Green invite you to a meeting to discuss: - Gardening clubs & local involvement in the site. - the design and tender process. - fundraising so far. Everyone welcome. If this time is inconvenient for you, but you'd like to be involved please email: [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1442 ============================================================ [ 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 * Bus 381 Stamford Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63175 * Places of interest - MI6 building in Borough http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63155 * Poor TV reception http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63141 * Good venue for a birthday - drinking and dancing http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63081 * The best pudding in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63080 * Pomegranate molasses http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/63053 * Lock-up garages in Thorburn Sq. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62993 * Cathedrals Community Ward Panel http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/62937 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.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================