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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 378 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 4 February 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do something life-changing in 2008! * What's on this week * February 2008 issue of 'in SE1' * 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 * Setback for Tate's Mandela Way art centre plans Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3127 * Caffe Nero condemned for breaking planning laws Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3125 * Bungee jumping in St Thomas' Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3129 * New County Hall hotel opens its doors Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3128 * Charles and Camilla visit Tooley Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3122 * Jail for man who escaped from prison van in Avonmouth St Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3124 * Man arrested in Abbey Street jailed for drugs offences Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3123 * Bermondsey pupils quiz London MEP Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3126 ============================================================ { Advert: Do something life-changing in 2008! } With the Alexander Technique you can - move with grace and ease - sit effortlessly upright at your desk - be focused, effective and confident. "The Alexander Technique helped a long-standing back problem and to get a good night's sleep after many years of tossing and turning." - Paul Newman We are four STAT-qualified Alexander Technique teachers with a wide range of experience. Daytime and evening appointments are available. If you want to find out how the Alexander Technique can help you, call us to arrange a free 20-minute introductory session. South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad 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'. FALLING DOWN WITH LAUGHTER: 3rd ANNIVERSARY Monday 4 to Thursday 7 February 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) at Belushi's, 161 Borough High Street; �6 (NUS �4) Local comedy club celebrates its 3rd birthday with a week of special nights. Info & map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/s29 PANCAKE RACE IN MONTAGUE CLOSE Tuesday 5 February 12.30pm at Montague Close (north of Southwark Cathedral) Annual Better Bankside pancake race in Montague Close. For spectators and participants Baxter's and The Refectory at the Cathedral will be selling pancakes with a variety of toppings (cinnamon, lemon, nutella, fruit salad and banana). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3825 PANCAKE PARTY AT WATERLOO ACTION CENTRE Tuesday 5 February 12 noon at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Pancake party, launch of general advice services and art exhibition in the main hall. All welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3853 MAISON TROPICALE - JEAN PROVE HOUSE OUTSIDE TATE MODERN Tuesday 5 February to Sunday 13 April Sun-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm on riverside outside Tate Modern, Bankside; Joint ticket with Design Museum �8.50 (conc �6.50; student �5; under-12s free) The Design Museum, in partnership with Tate Modern, brings a house designed by architectural visionary Jean Prouve to Britain for the first time thanks to hotelier Andre Balazs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3861 JOHN HARVARD DAY AT JOHN HARVARD LIBRARY Thursday 7 February 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High St; free A historian will give an illustrated talk on the Southwark-born man who gave his name to Harvard University. Followed by a tour of Southwark Local History Library. John Harvard has been nominated for a Southwark blue plaque. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3862 FREE RUSH HOUR CONCERT WITH THE SOUTHBANK SINFONIA Thursday 7 February 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Free after-work concert with the Southbank Sinfonia. Mozart Symphony No. 38 'Prague' Laurence Roman Viola Concerto (world premiere) Mozart Piano Concerto No.23 in A major Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3892 SWITCHED ON LONDON - LIGHTING FESTIVAL Thursday 7 to Wednesday 14 February Local buildings including Southwark Cathedral, Hay's Galleria, London Bridge Post Office and Maya House in Borough High Street will feature innovative energy-effcient lighting schemes every day from 6pm to midnight as part of the second Switched on London festival. More info at http://www.switchedonlondon.com PEACOCKS AND PINSTRIPES - FASHION & TEXTILE MUSEUM REOPENS Friday 8 February to Saturday 31 May at Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street First exhibition at the reopened museum. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3609 STORYTELLING FOR UNDER-5s AT WATERLOO LIBRARY Friday 8 February 11am at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free Enjoy stories, songs and puppets with storyteller and children's author Mary Dickinson. Lambeth Fusion Festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3908 BOLLYWOOD KICK @ ELEPHANT & CASTLE LEISURE CENTRE Saturday 9 February 12.15pm-1.15pm at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre, 227 Elephant & Castle; free with voucher Fast & furious Oriental dance aerobics to the sounds of Bollywood & beyond, buckets of fun & sweat guaranteed, learn some cool moves & dance yourself fit! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3926 COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 11 February 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members Aunt Esther's Story (2007) by Stephen Bourne and True Pioneer: The British Films of Paul Robeson (2007) - 15 min. & 20 min. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) call 020 7401 5176, email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3661 ============================================================ { February 2008 issue of 'in SE1' } The February issue of our monthly printed local what's on guide is out now. Copies will be available imminently at the usual 70+ locations across the area - or you can download and print a copy at http://www.inSE1.co.uk This month there's a great competition to win tickets for an exclusive preview screening of U2 3D at the BFI IMAX so check it out now! http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Advocacy Worker, Robes Project Full details 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 * Gutless Councillors http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83112 * What's up with flat prices in Shad Thames? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83106 * Wham bang it's the Southwark morning bin man: Tyers Estate http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83087 * Spa Gardens mugging http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83079 * Fun pub or gastropub near Southwark/Waterloo/Borough? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83074 * Mar I Terra http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83069 * Stratham Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83052 * Iyengar yoga http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/83034 * Where is our Congestion Charge Residents' Discount Zone? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82987 * Six Nations Rugby http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82971 * Guitar teacher http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82969 * Recall Centre - lighting consultant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82958 * TfL torpedoes the Elephant & Castle again! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82911 * New Boiler http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/82900 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 } * Small cycle tour business needs space * Food deliveries to offices Read more at http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2008 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================