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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 349 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 16 July 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * 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 * New towers planned for Albert Embankment Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2818 * 488 new homes planned for Tesco Old Kent Road site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2817 * Tribute to community activist Keib Thomas Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2816 * Waterloo Carnival 2007 in pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2814 * Southwark students bound for Massachusetts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2813 * 20 Blackfriars Road sold by Land Securities Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2812 * Ed Mirvish, former owner of The Old Vic, dies Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2811 * Julian Lloyd Webber opens Kintore Way Children's Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2810 * Tesco coming to Tabard Square Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2809 ============================================================ [ Advert: South Bank Alexander Centre ] Thinking of change? 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South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. DOGGETT'S COAT & BADGE RACE ON THE THAMES Monday 16 July Starts 12 noon at London Bridge; free Annual scullers' river race from London Bridge to Cadogan Pier at Chelsea founded by Thomas Doggett and first contested in 1715. The young contestants, newly qualified Thames Watermen and Lightermen, are followed by a flotilla of spectator launches on the four mile, five furlong course. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2533 THE CUT WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION Monday 16 to Tuesday 17 July Mon 4.30pm-7.30pm; Tue 8.30am-11.30am at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut Your opportunity to review and comment on the outline waste management proposals for The Cut. Will the commercial waste be hidden underground? Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2721 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES OPEN EVENING AT TATE MODERN Tuesday 17 July 6.45pm-8.45pm at Tate Modern, Bankside Tate Modern is looking for Visitor Entrance Assistants to welcome visitors, promote exhibitions and daily events, chat to visitors about their experience at the gallery and more. To find out more come to this open evening. You can meet staff and Tate Guides as well as pick up an information pack about the role. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2661 FREE MUSIC AT THE SCOOP Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in July 12.30pm-2pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm at The Scoop, More London; free A month-long season of free open-air music in The Scoop. Line-up: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/at/28/the-scoop IAIN DUNCAN SMITH: OLD SOUTHWARK & BERMONDSEY CONSERVATIVES Tuesday 17 July 7.30pm at The Hop Cellars, 24 Southwark Street; �10 Former Conservative Party leader and director of the Centre for Social Justice is coming to talk to Bermondsey and Old Southwark Conservatives about tackling poverty in Britain and seeking effective solutions to welfare provision. If you're interested in attending email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2683 THE BOEHM QUARTET: MUSICAL CHAIRS IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE Thursday 19 July 12.30pm-2.30pm at Cathedral Square, Montague Close; free Light entertainment for anyone wishing to escape the office at lunch time. Local employees are encouraged to bring along their lunches and take a seat at one of Better Bankside's pink tables and chairs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2458 WILD FLOWER & MINI-BEAST DETECTIVES: DROP-IN FAMILY EVENT Thursday 19 July 2pm-4pm at Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Rd; free Free drop-in event for children in the museum's new wildlife garden. Experts will lead discovery walks around the garden that will provide the chance to learn about the flowers that grow in the garden and the wildlife that makes its home in the heart of the city alongside humans. Fun worksheet activities to do and information sheets to take home. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2705 PLANS FOR 144-152 BERMONDSEY STREET: RECALL SITE EXHIBITION Friday 20 to Saturday 21 July Fri 2pm-6pm; Sat 10am-2pm at Hestia House, Morocco Street Oakmayne invites you to a second pre-planning exhibition to show you more detailed proposals for the Recall site on Bermondsey Street. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2723 FREE OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA - OFF THE WALL: STAN WON'T DANCE Friday 20 & Saturday 21 July 9pm in Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road; free Stan Won't Dance's free, large-scale outdoor extravaganza incorporates dance, physical theatre, parkour, abseiling, aerial circus and singing. Off The Wall, a Southbank Centre commission, features a cast of more than 100 performers and is directed and choreographed by Liam Steel and Rob Tannion of Stan Won't Dance, resident artists at Southbank Centre, collaborating with designer Michael Pavelka and an international ensemble of circus artists, dancers and free runners, including internationally renowned Canadian parkour artist Troy Feldman. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2480 ST JOHN'S GARDEN COMMUNITY DAY - WATERLOO Saturday 21 July 12 noon-5pm at St John's Churchyard, Waterloo Road; free Come enjoy a day of activities and entertainment at St John's Garden. There will be fun for all ages including a teddy bears picnic, workshop with the Sing SE1 choir, family activity stalls, raffle, games, and a seniors' tea party. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2558 AREN'T BIRDS BRILLIANT! PEREGRINE WATCH AT TATE MODERN Saturday 21 July to Sunday 16 September Daily 12 noon-7pm (Friday till 8pm) outside Tate Modern, Bankside; free See peregine falcons nesting on top of the Tate Modern chimney. Telescopes to give you the best views. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2085 INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE COMMEMORATION IN JUBILEE GARDENS Saturday 21 July 1pm at Jubilee Gardens, Belvedere Road Annual commemoration of the Spanish Civil War republican volunteers from Britain and Ireland. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2372 THE FIGHT - BOXING MEETS ART IN TURBINE HALL, TATE MODERN Saturday 21 July 6pm-9pm at Tate Modern, Bankside; free A spectacular one-off event involving amateur boxing clubs, musicians and dancers from Southwark. This boxing, music and dance performance, has been conceived by the Panamanian-born artist Humberto Velez and will take place in a boxing ring on the bridge in The Turbine Hall. More than 100 boxers from three boxing clubs will parade through the gallery and a selection of the best will perform in the ring. Members of the boxing clubs will arrive from the Millennium Bridge and the Thames as two simultaneous processions, one led by a bagpiper and one led by two African drummers. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2678 WATERLOO TIME BANK OPEN DAY Monday 23 July 2pm-6pm at St Andrew's, Short Street; free Gardening workshop, face painting and children's activities, history tour around Waterloo, live music and much more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2657 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: TRANSPORT SPECIAL Monday 23 July 7pm at Ellen Brown Bermondsey Play Centre, 145 Grange Road Transport-themed meeting for Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2506 ============================================================ [ Local job vacancies ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. * Office Administrator/Secretary, Artist Partners * Administrator, Vauxhall City Farm * Volunteer Visitor Entrance Assistants, Tate Modern 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 ] * Love's Labour's Lost at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2815 * Global Cities at Tate Modern Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2808 ============================================================ [ 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 * Nature Notes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74018 * Why is Bermondsey Street so great? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74013 * Private Members Clubs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73960 * Elephant Progress http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73914 * New Coffee@ on Tower Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73896 * Bermondsey Street Southwark Council Development Work Group http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73859 * Cuming Museum http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73796 * Question for all Mac users http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73785 * Driscoll House and other changes on the New Kent Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/73722 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 * 4 person office needed in SE1 * Bed and breakfast in SE1 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 ============================================================