For local news & information updated weekly, visit www.SE1.news
This is an archive copy of a newsletter sent by email to subscribers of SE1 Direct. Use the sign-up box on the right to make sure you don't miss out on your weekly dose of SE1 news and events.
The content below is designed to be received as an email. To browse the latest local news and information, please visit www.London-SE1.co.uk
============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 330 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 5 March 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Reader offer: SE1 Happy Hour at Menier Chocolate Factory * What's on this week * Situations Vacant - 3 local jobs this week * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ============================================================ [ 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 * Man jailed for Borough date-rape attempt Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2596 * 42-storey Blackfriars Road tower plans go on display Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2595 * Why Tesco won't deliver to Tooley Street after dark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2594 * Potters Fields: Olympic plan gets Hayward Gallery showcase Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2593 * Locals and celebs mingle in Rankin's Front Row Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2592 * Rescue bid for Calder Bookshop Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2591 * Waterloo's Sunday night samba school Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2590 * Woman missing from Lambeth Road clinic: police appeal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2597 ============================================================ [ Reader offer: SE1 Happy Hour at the Chocolate Factory ] The Chocolate Factory has no show on 6, 7 or 8 March. We will be running a happy hour between 6pm and 8pm on those evenings. There will be a 25% discount on house wine, beer and spirits. No booking required, just mention SE1 Happy Hour when you arrive. There will also be a 25% discount offered off the entire bill on all Saturday and Sunday lunches during March (excluding Mothers day). We run a brunchy menu on the weekends, including Eggs Benedict, Sunday Roasts and many other weekend favorites. Booking required for the Lunch discount. Please quote SE1 offer. Take a look at the website for further information http://www.menierchocolatefactory.com Please phone the Restaurant to book on 020 7407 4411 ============================================================ [ 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'. 3 BIG IDEAS FOR LONDON - INCLUDING THE HILL @ POTTERS FIELDS Wednesday 7 March 6.30pm at The Hayward, Belvedere Road; free (booking essential) Lift, Aluna Time and Ahh (The Hill - Potters Fields) have three big ideas for London and will present them to the audience who will then be able to explore these ideas in a choice of three interactive workshop sessions. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1891 SOUTH BANK FORUM: RFH REOPENING, LICENSING AND POLICE Thursday 8 March 7pm-9pm at Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street Kate Hoey MP and Simon Hughes MP invite local residents to the South Bank Forum. Agenda includes presentation on the reopening of the Royal Festival Hall by chief executive Michael Lynch - including details of how locals can be involved. Other topics include late night licensing, Lambeth's budget and an update from Southwark and Lambeth police officers. Plus the opportunity to raise issues from the floor. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1749 GILBERT & GEORGE SIGNING AT TATE MODERN Friday 9 March 6pm-8pm at Tate Modern, Bankside; free Gilbert & George will be signing copies of The Complete Pictures in the Level 1 shop at Tate Modern. The Complete Pictures contains 1,500 full colour illustrations and the two volumes come in a specially designed carry-case. In keeping with gilbert & George's 'Art for All' ethic it is priced at only 39.99. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1901 CELEBRATE FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT WITH GANESHA * SE1 DISCOUNT * Saturday 10 March 12pm-4pm at Ganesha, Unit 3, Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground Ganesha in Gabriel's Wharf invite you to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight with a glass of wine and a 10 per cent discount. Ganesha sells lots of fabulous things for the home and you. The Guardian has described the shop as 'fair trade pioneers' and said 'if you thought fair trade was all tie and dye tablecloths, you haven't discovered Ganesha.' There will also be a book signing by Miles Litvinoff as he launches his new book '50 Reasons to Buy Fair Trade.' Quote SE1 to get a 10% discount Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1845 WE ALSO SERVED: BLACK WOMEN IN WARTIME BRITAIN 1939-1945 Saturday 10 March 1pm-2.30pm at Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road; free Southwark historian Stephen Bourne gives an illustrated talk highlighting the experiences of African Caribbean women in Britain during the Second World War. Among those featured will be writer and broadcaster Una Marson and service women such as Lilian Bader (WAAF) and Connie Mark (ATS). Part of International Women's Week in Southwark. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1851 UNSUNG WOMEN IN SOUTHWARK: WALK AROUND BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE Saturday 10 March 2pm at Southwark Underground Station, Blackfriars Road; free Join local Blue Badge guide Isobel Durrant on a fascinating walk around the north of the borough in celebration of some of the unsung women of Southwark. Find out more about Mary, Mary, Hester and Joan and their Southwark lives. An International Women's Week event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1852 DJ BEYONDER Saturday 10 March 3.30pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free DJ Beyonder will present a spoken word and creative writing session for Waterloo teens. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1913 MIA HILBORN: CAFE CONVERSATION AT ST ANDREW'S Sunday 11 March 5pm at St Andrew's Short Street Each week St Andrew's invites someone to come along and discuss their life and faith. Revd Mia Hilborn, senior chaplain at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. All welcome. Tea and refreshments available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1491 ============================================================ [ 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: * Communications Manager, New Local Government Network * Communications Assistant, New Local Government Network) * Communications Officer, New Local Government Network Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Generations at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2589 ============================================================ [ 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 * Lager at Tas - Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66097 * Waterloo - local groups http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66072 * Barber http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66060 * Thai Silk Restaurant - Good for Group Booking? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/66013 * Vegan restaurant/shop in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65987 * Packing Company http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65977 * Fishmonger http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65972 * Cathedrals Ward Panel http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65965 * Fred and Wendy's Egg Stall TBR http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65957 * Swimming lessons for young children http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65840 * Tower Bridge Piazza http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65709 * Babysitter in Shad Thames http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65707 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ [ Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ] http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Where would you like cycle parking in the area? * Work Space * Storage / office space wanted * Business banking - who is good? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> 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 ============================================================