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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

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>> IN THIS BULLETIN
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* 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

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[ 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

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[ 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

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[ 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

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[ 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

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[ 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

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[ 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

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