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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 337 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 23 April 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Low-Cost Biodynamic Massage - Weekly Clinic * What's on this week * Situations vacant - Project coordinator, Cultural Quarter * 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 * St George's Day celebrations 2007 in pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2672 * 2007 Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations in pictures/video Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2671 * Car plunges into Elephant and Castle subway Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2669 * Borough Post Office to close Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2668 * Hotel managers join County Hall river clean-up Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2667 * Inspector blocks 24-storey 185 Park Street tower Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2665 * Schoolboy's jaw broken in London Road assault Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2664 * Founder's Place planning inquiry opens Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2663 * Waterloo's Maureen Robinson dies ** NB - revised funeral arrangements ** Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2662 * St George celebration launches migrant opportunities booklet Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2670 ============================================================ [ Advert: Low-Cost Biodynamic Massage - Weekly Clinic ] A great opportunity to experience Biodynamic Massage, which can reach deep beyond physical relaxation and pain relief, touching the whole person inside! It can help with stress, emotional upsets, anxiety, bereavement, depression, insomnia, aches & pains, tension, RSI or digestive problems. You are welcomed to an initial session after which you can arrange for a course of weekly treatments to reap the cumulative benefits. We don't use oils, so no messy hair or clothes! If you prefer to, you can stay clothed during the treatment. For more information please call or see http://www.lsbp.org.uk For appointments: 07852 642 192 or email [email protected] N.B.: Appointments must be booked in advance. Venue: Borough High St, (1 minute from London Bridge tube). Every Wednesday, 8am-1pm. Cost: �25.00 (50 min treatment) (also occasional weekend 'taster days' � eg 23 June, 7 July) ------------------------------------------------------------ Advertise here: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ 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'. SHAKESPEARE'S BUTCHER: JOHN HARVARD'S DAD Monday 23 April * note change of time - not 3.30 as previously advertised * 3pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Rick Jones (lutenist and singer) and Radio 4's Arthur Smith (reader) in costume perform songs and texts celebrating William Shakespeare's Birthday and the 400th anniversary of the baptism of John Harvard in Southwark Cathedral. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2024 FRIENDS OF HATFIELDS GREEN PRESENTATION CEREMONY Monday 23 April 6pm at Hatfields Green, Hatfields Presentation of the funds for Phase 1 of the development of Hatfields Green Space from the London Nautical School and an O2 Conservation Foundation grant to support gardening activities. Guests include Kate Hoey MP and local councillors. Come and see what's happening and share ideas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2103 SE1 UNITED YOUTH SHOWCASE Monday 23 April 6pm at Living Space, Waterloo Road SE1 United youth charity invite you to their first general meeting and showcase. Come and celebrate a year of success and fantastic achievements by local young people and enjoy some yummy African food. RSVP Natalie Bell, director of projects: 07984 205 592 [email protected] SOUTHWARK MYSTERIES ST GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATION Monday 23 April 7pm at Cross Bones Graveyard, Redcross Way; free Southwark Mysteries hold their St George's Day celebration at the gates of Cross Bones graveyard. A celebration in song and poetry to honour the outcast dead under the protection of Our Lady's Knight, St George. After the short ceremony there will be an opportunity for volunteers to come on site to help clean-up the oldest part of this medieval burial ground as a first step towards creating a memorial garden. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2035 SILENT SHAKESPEARE AT THE GLOBE - SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY Monday 23 April * note change of time - not 7pm as previously advertised * 8pm-10pm (with 20 minute interval) at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; free Come and watch from Bankside as images from the past light up the white walls of the theatre. Films include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice. Films will be accompanied by a score by composer Laura Rossi performed live by Laura Rossi and Fourth Dimension string quartet. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1798 ELIZABETH HOUSE, YORK ROAD: DEVELOPMENT CONTROL FORUM Thursday 26 April 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Proposed redevelopment of Elizabeth House, York Road. Presentations by Graham Morrison (Allies & Morrison) and David Hudson (P&O). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2100 HOLLAND HOUSE EVENT: FREE DUTCH CULTURAL EVENT ON THE SOUTH BANK Saturday 28 April 11am-10pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free All day long there will be many activities for all the family such as a Dutch Market, live music and delicious Dutch food and drink. Silent Disco: As the DJ picks the tunes, only you and other groovers with headphones will hear the music. For children there will be clog painting, face painting, fun and games and a life-size Miffy, the cartoon bunny, will be meeting and greeting the kids and giving away Miffy gifts. Plus, at regular intervals in the Silent Disco, there will be fairytale reading for children. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1993 SPRING PLANTS & GARDENS FAIR AT THE MUSEUM OF GARDEN HISTORY Sunday 29 April 10.30am-5pm at Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Road This year's plant fair sees the return of many familiar faces as well as new exhibitors, including Iris of Sissinghurst. Striking auriculas, scrambling clematis and historic dianthus are amongst the wide range of beautiful and unusual plants that will be sold on the day. Historic garden tools will also be on sale, and for the first time at this event, Holly Antrum will run an art workshop for children and families. The new organic cafe will serve food, and visitors will also be able to enjoy the delights of the knot garden filled with tulips. Plant fair visitors will also see the museum's newly sown and planted wild garden, developed in response to the growing awareness of the need for greater bio-diversity within urban areas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1804 VOLUNTEERING EVENT IN RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 29 April 2pm-4.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way Join Bankside Open Spaces Trust in improving local parks by participating in a volunteering event for adults. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2097 GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 29 April 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/2099 ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. Project Coordinator, South Bank & Bankside Cultural Quarter Details of this job - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ 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 * Red Cross Street - Pub History http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69524 * Borough Post Office to close http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69519 * Future of the Waterloo Health Centre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69402 * Bankside Residents Forum http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69288 * Pitbulls http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69261 * Seedling swap http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69215 * 200 Old Kent Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69178 * Beer gardens http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69054 * SE1/SE5 Football Training for 5 year olds + http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/69010 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 ============================================================