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SE1 Direct 407: Our birthday party, Juliette Binoche competition & more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 407 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Tuesday 26 August 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you need Insurance? * What's on this week * Your invitation to our 10th birthday party * Win tickets to see Juliette Binoche at National Theatre * Local job vacancies - 6 ads this week * 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 * Cans Festival 2: street artists return to Leake Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3465 * Boris to bring Olympic flag to SE1 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3464 * Passengers trapped in lift at Elephant & Castle station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3463 * Nelson Square residents celebrate 50 years of their estate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3462 * Southwark and Bermondsey skeletons on display at Euston Rd Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3461 * David Idowu: funeral for murdered Tabard Gardens teenager Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3459 * Blears approves 43-storey tower at Doon Street, South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3458 ...but decision could be challenged in High Court Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3460 ============================================================ { Advert: Do you need Insurance? } We can help you obtain Insurances for Property, Business or Life cover Come and talk to us about- * Building and Contents Insurance * Mortgage Protection Insurance * Critical Illness Cover * Life Cover * Income Protection Cover We offer a range of policies underwritten by highly reputable insurers with efficient claims handling if a disaster strikes. 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Elan & Co is a trading name of Bluestreet Ltd Bluestreet Limited is an Appointed Representative of Network Data Ltd., which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for mortgage and insurance business only. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. SWING DANCE WORKSHOPS AT THE SCOOP Tuesday 26 August 12 noon, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm at The Scoop, More London; free Learn some toe-tappers at these Swing workshops for local residents of all ages as part of the More Creative programme. Run by two new Create dancers, members of the London Swing Dance Society, who will take participants through the period's top toe-tappers: from the Charleston Twenties to the Jiving Fifties There will be demonstrations from the professionals between the workshops. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5114 CREATE'S 5TH BIRTHDAY AT THE SCOOP Wednesday 27 August 12.30pm & 1.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free double-bill open-air dance performances celebrating Create's 5th birthday with participants from two of the charity's projects: adults with learning disabilities from Bede House in Bermondsey collaborating with local children; and young carers from Westminster. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5115 FRAN SANDHAM: AUTHOR TALK AT JOHN HARVARD LIBRARY Wednesday 27 August 7pm-8.30pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free Fran Sandham will discuss his new book Traversa, an account of his solo 3,000-mile trek across Africa from the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean at Zanzibar - the first time in history anyone has crossed Africa solo entirely on foot by this route. The event is free, but to ensure your place contact the John Harvard Library to reserve a ticket or contact Mike Allport on 020 7525 1570 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5149 YURI GALKAN TRIO: BANKSIDE NIGHTS Wednesday 27 August 5.30pm-8.30pm at The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street Yuri Galkin Trio performs well-known jazz tunes as well as a few original compositions. Yuri Galkin has graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London last year. Since then, he has performed at such significant venues as 606 Jazz Club, Ronnie Scott's, The Bulls Head and others. Yuri has established himself on the British jazz scene not only as a brilliant bass player and a bandleader, but also as an innovative composer. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5194 TABLE SALE AT BLACKFRIARS SETTLEMENT Thursday 28 August 11.30am-3pm at Blackfriars Settlement, 1-5 Rushworth Street Bric a brac, tombola and raffle. Lunch will be available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5243 FRIGHT BIKES: GUIDED CYCLE RIDE Thursday 28 August 6.30pm at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; free One Eye Grey (penny dreadful published three times a year), Witcomb Cycles and Southwark Cyclists present a scary cycle ride from London Bridge to Deptford with occasional stops to hear ghastly tales and local folklore. Please register your interest through [email protected] or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5150 WOMAN IN THREE: SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE SECRETS Thursday 28 August 1pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; �5 inc food 45-minute monologue created and performed by Nadia Maritza Romero Sanchez of Bogota's Acto Latino group. Three different perspectives on the life of women in contemporary Colombia. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5295 SEXY MOTHER FOLKER: SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE SECRETS Thursday 28 August 10pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; free Jude Edwin-Scott returns to the Secrets again with another original set. Jude is an emerging folk artist on the London acoustic music scene. Deeply inspired by the beauty of life and nature, Jude manages to effectively express his ideals through his memorable, introspective songs of heartfelt warmth. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5300 FAMILY ARTS TOURS Friday 29 & Saturday 30 August 10am-1.30pm; free; book your place on 020 7415 7034 These free day trips for families led by local volunteers are designed to encourage people from all backgrounds to sample the arts on offer in the South Bank and Bankside area. The trips are designed for families with kids aged 3-12 but younger/older children can attend too. The groups will go at an easy pace and include breaks and picnic time. Fri tour: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5337 Sat tour: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5338 COLLEEN MURIEL & BEN PINNOW: FREE RECITAL IN WATERLOO Friday 29 August 1.10pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Join Ben and Colleen for a little recital of music from France and Canada. Featured on this programme will be a new work by Colleen Muriel (War and Heartbreak), Le Merle Noir by Messiaen, and Fantasie by Faure. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3627 SEIZURE PREVIEW - SEE BLUE CRYSTAL ARTWORK IN HARPER ROAD Saturday 30 August 12 noon-5pm at 151-189 Harper Road; free Seizure opens to the public on 3 September, but Artangel is opening the project for a special preview for people local to SE1. Come along for a sneak preview of this weird and wonderful sculptural work, where artist Roger Hiorns has covered the interior of an empty flat within the Lawson Estate on Harper Road with blue copper sulphate crystals. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5155 HAPPY BIRTHDAY WATCH THIS SPACE - SOUTH BNAK PYROTECHNICS Saturday 30 August 1pm-10.30pm at Theatre Square, National Theatre, South Bank; free To mark the 10th birthday of the National Theatre's summer outdoor season, a selection of favourite companies and shows take over Theatre Square on the South Bank. Culminating in birthday pyrotechnics at 10.30pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5113 JAZZ IN THE CHURCHYARD Saturday 30 August 11am-1pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Live Jazz in the churchyard with The Dixie Ticklers. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5239 LOST & FOUND OPEN WORKSHOP: CHOIR FOR ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Sunday 31 August 10am at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall; free Southbank Centre's Voicelab is recruiting and training a choir to take part in the entire run of the Christmas show. This is an open workshop focusing on both singing and movement - led by Mary King, the Director of Voicelab - in which you can find out whether you've got what it takes to be part of this thrilling 'celebration of energy, rhythm and inventiveness'. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5068 WANTED: YOUR MEMORIES OF BANKSIDE'S PARKS AND OPEN SPACES Sunday 31 August 2pm-4.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Bankside Open Spaces Trust is looking for photographs of Bankside's parks and open spaces and people enjoying them. They want to show how the area has changed and keep the archives alive, displaying them in exhibitions, leaflets and educational materials. BOST is looking for Bankside 'park life' photos from the 1900s to 2000. Can you help? Please bring your photographs, negatives or slides to Red Cross Garden where BOST has a fabulous scanner to capture your memories. If you can't make it then, please pop in or get in touch with Verena or Carole on 020 7928 5803. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5184 ============================================================ { Your invitation to our 10th birthday party } All our readers and supporters are warmly invited to come and celebrate our 10th birthday. We're looking forward to meeting you at one of our birthday parties on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 September. For full details visit http://www.london-se1.co.uk/10years/ Many thanks to our sponsors who have made the event possible * Better Bankside * Native Land * Union Car Parks * Financial Times * Land Securities * Capital Community Foundation ============================================================ { Win tickets to see Juliette Binoche at National Theatre } We've teamed up with French Wines to offer you tickets to fantastic performance of in-i, an evening of music and dance featuring Juliette Binoche and award-winning dancer and choreographer Akram Khan at the National Theatre - and a case of fine French Wine. To find out more and enter the competition, visit http://www.london-se1.co.uk/frenchwines/ ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Facilitator: Older People�s Activities, Waterloo Action C * Part Time Book Keeper, Bear Space F&M LLP * Business Liaison Manager, Better Bankside * Treasurer, Waterloo Action Centre [volunteer] * Concierge, Livingcity (Bermondsey Square) * Caretaker/Handyman, Livingcity (Bermondsey Square) 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 * Bins - Bank Holiday rubbish collection http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93770 * Looking for a badminton club near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93757 * Bermondsey Boy - memories of Grange Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93743 * Bermondsey Square - when do the shops open? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93739 * Ufford Street play area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93707 * Cllr Anne Yates RIP http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93698 * Another shooting in Walworth http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93688 * Chicken Sizzler, Tooley Street, shut down http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93633 * Rubbish on Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93631 * Southwark Street artwork - how does it work? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93593 * Babysitter wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93586 * Fellow motorcyclists: Where to keep my new toy? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93585 * Major works department at Southwark http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93575 * Pregnant in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93548 * Where to buy window boxes? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93506 * Victoria Pub in Pages Walk http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93476 * Police 'Crime' Maps http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93422 * Best estate agents? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/93404 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 } * Office space in the area wanted by several organisations * Better Bankside website review & optimisation 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 ============================================================