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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 353 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 13 August 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 * 8 local job vacancies * 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 * 'Boiler Suit' transforms approach to Guy's Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2865 * Octavia Hill blue plaque unveiled at Red Cross Garden Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2862 * Fire Brigade HQ on Albert Embankment sold to developers Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2859 * Royal Bank of Scotland confirms Bankside move Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2858 * Newington Causeway hijack arrest Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2857 * Navy cats return to HMS Belfast Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2864 * Edible garden at Museum of Garden History Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2861 * Playday in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2860 * Local children 'graduate' from Charterhouse Arc nursery Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2863 ============================================================ [ 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. "Through the Alexander Technique I was able to rehabilitate my running after 25 years of being unable to run through injuries, to the extent that I was able to set ten world records for veterans." Paul Collins, Alexander teacher and veteran marathon record holder 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 ============================================================ [ 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'. FRIENDS OF HATFIELDS GREEN Monday 13 August 6.30pm-7.30pm at Practical Law Company, 19 Hatfields Everyone welcome! Agenda: Update on Phase 1 development of Hatfields Green. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2850 A TOUCH OF MAGIC Friday 17 August 12.30pm-2pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Launch event for the Capital Age Festival with the Sunshine Grannies. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2848 INDIAN INDEPENDENCE SALE Saturday 18 August 12pm-6pm at Ganesha, Unit 3, Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground Fair trade shop marks Indian Independence Day with a sale, free Indian nibbles and Bollywood music. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2574 CAPITAL AGE FESTIVAL Sunday 19 August 2pm-6pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Put a spring in your step at London's largest and liveliest free summer arts festival for older people (now in its 5th year). Older people's creativity is flourishing as never before. Don't miss the startling new work emerging from the capital's older actors, poets, musicians, singers, dancers and artists. Watch out for the unmissable jazz & poetry, cabaret, tap your feet to participatory and performance dance from every continent, experience theatre as you have never seen it before, and chance upon at every corner buskers, street performance and fairground thrills. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2041 ============================================================ [ 8 local job vacancies ] * Bookings Administrator, London Wine & Spirit School * Examinations Invigilator, London Wine & Spirit School * Telesales Executive, The Move Channel * Asst Early Years Manager, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Chef, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Project Director, William Blake Heritage Project * Hand bookbinder, The Document Centre * Bookkeeper, The Document Centre Details of these jobs and more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Why not advertise your job vacancy here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/add-a-job ============================================================ [ 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 * Pancakes in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75326 * Company to 're-instate' gas fireplace http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75325 * Know a company which can fix/recondition railings? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75285 * SE1 shopping bargains http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75284 * Telemarketing lists http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75267 * Pilates in SE1 or SE16 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75251 * Spare desk? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75224 * Guerilla Gardening in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75221 * Hair and beauty salons http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75206 * Fashion faux pas and cheap homes! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75198 * Fire Brigade HQ Albert Embankment - worth listing? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75197 * Good child minders http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75188 * Filming on Lynton Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75177 * Grass cuttings in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75140 * Attacked at the dry cleaners http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75139 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 * Seeking 3 desks in London Bridge office * Guest house accommodation * Office desk spaces available and storage space in SE1 * Seminar room for hire in Bermondsey Street 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 ============================================================