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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 351 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Wednesday 1 August 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 Apologies for the late arrival of this newsletter. Your editor is on holiday and has intermittent internet access. ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * What's on this week * August 2007 issue of 'in SE1' * 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 * Scouts Sunrise Ceremony at London Eye Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2845 * Founder's Place decision delayed until October Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2844 * Grass carpet for LSBU 'Village Fete' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2843 * Young Vic shortlisted for Stirling Prize Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2842 * Thameslink: Borough Market work brought forward. Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2840 * Beetham Tower wins go-ahead from Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2839 * Thameslink: Borough Market disruption postponed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2838 * English Heritage names 'buildings at risk' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2837 * Lend Lease chosen as Elephant & Castle development partner Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2835 * Design watchdog fails to back Doon Street Tower Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2834 * Yahoo! staff help Waterloo community groups Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2833 * Morley's slavery exhibition call Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2841 ============================================================ [ 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'. PLAYDAY 2007 Wednesday 1 August 11am-4pm at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road; free The Mayor of London is running a big event for all Young Londoners to celebrate National Playday on 1 August. Playday is an annual celebration of children's right to play. Playday 2007 will feature tons of fun and interactive activities for children and young people, and their parents and carers. Come along, bring a picnic and join in the fun Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2770 HELEN OF TROY - FREE OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Thursday 2 August to Sunday 9 September Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun 8pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre in The Scoop next to City Hall. Discover an ancient secret this summer. You think you know about sex bomb Helen of Troy? How her secret passions drove jealous husband, Menelaus, to war with his rival? Think again! Shipwrecked on the way home from battle he's about to makes an extraordinary discovery when he encounters a beautiful and mysterious woman on the banks of the Nile. Join the cast under the stars as they recreate that extraordinary meeting and reveal, at last, what REALLY happened to Helen of Troy. The modern world's premiere of an incredible 2000 year old romance of bravery, illusion, heart-break, magic and laughter. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2262 Another production - Disney's The Jungle Book Kids - opens next week: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2261 SE1 UNITED SPORTS DAY Friday 3 August 12pm-6pm at Archbishop's Park, Carlisle Lane; free Many fun family activities and entertainment on the stage including the Southside FM radio station launch. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2729 CARNAVAL DEL PUEBLO - POTTERS FIELDS TO BURGESS PARK Sunday 5 August Parade leaves 12 noon from Potters Fields Park; free Londoners and visitors to the capital join Europe's largest celebration of Latin American culture, with the annual parade from Potters Fields Park to Burgess Park via Borough High Street and Newington Causeway for the festival that features live music, arts and crafts, food and other activities representing the breadth of Latin American culture. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1602 GASLIGHT COMMUNITY DAY AT THE OLD VIC Wednesday 8 August 10.30am-4.30pm at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut; �5 for Lambeth/Southwark residents Gaslight, the powerful story of a young woman psychologically dominated by her husband, is currently thrilling audiences at The Old Vic. Written by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Peter Gill, it stars Kenneth Cranham, Rosamund Pike and Andrew Woodall. While Jack Manningham (Woodall) is out on the town, his wife Bella (Pike) stays at home alone, believing she's losing her mind. Mysterious footsteps are heard overhead and the living room gaslights flicker up and down. Questions about Jack's true identity are aroused following the unexpected arrival of Detective Rough (Cranham). Residents of Lambeth and Southwark can explore Victorian melodrama and culture in a specially devised workshop. * Write your own thriller casting yourself as the murderous villain * Become a flawless host with a lesson in Victorian etiquette * Take to the stage in your own melodrama Then enjoy a matinee performance of Gaslight. Tickets must be collected from the box office in person with proof of residence in Lambeth/Southwark. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2795 ============================================================ [ August 2007 issue of 'in SE1' ] The August issue of 'in SE1' - our monthly printed publication - is now available at the usual 75+ locations around the area. Alternatively you can download an electronic version from http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ 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 Details of this job - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * A Harlot's Progress in Cathedral Square Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2836 ============================================================ [ 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 * Storage or workshop http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74810 * Crampton St. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74794 * Local photographic printers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74751 * Dodgy Planning Scams, Andrew Gilligan's Programme http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74744 * Good jeweller for alterations http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74704 * Oakmayne Plaza http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74680 * Dover Castle - noise? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74630 * Local business card vending machine? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74622 * 8 Lynton Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74617 * Carpets http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74486 * Southwark Traffic Planning http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74484 * Site in Grange Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74479 * Bermondsey Community Nursery http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74478 * Roxy Goes Greek http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74441 * Great night out http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74435 * Elephant Regeneration Partner http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74426 * Cat lost - Grange Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74391 * Discover Bermondsey http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74371 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 ============================================================