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SE1 Direct 427: Tabard Gardens guided walks and more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 427 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 12 January 2009 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Alexander Technique at South Bank Alexander Centre * What's on this week * Job vacancies: Dog walker wanted, plus two carer 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 * Blessing of Thames marks London Bridge's 800th anniversary Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3690 * David Suchet cuts Old Vic's Twelfth Night cake Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3689 * Tate Modern extension: planning application submitted Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3688 * Waterloo dispersal zone to tackle rough sleepers' anti-social behaviour Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3687 * Police seek missing Rolls Road woman Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3686 ============================================================ { Advert } Alexander Technique at the South Bank Alexander Centre Alexander Technique and Posture The Alexander Technique teaches effortless movement and a light and easy way of being upright. The lessons are enjoyable and there are no exercises! * The Alexander Technique gave Kevin Kline "about an inch and a half of additional height." * John Cleese says "I find The Alexander Technique very helpful in my work. Things happen without you trying. They get to be light and relaxed." If you want to find out more about the Alexander Technique and how it can help you, contact us to arrange a free 20-minute introductory session. We are five STAT-qualified Alexander Technique teachers with a wide range of experience. Daytime and evening appointments are available. 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'. AN EMERGENCY IS AN EMERGENCY! Monday 12 January 5.30pm-7.30pm at City Hall, The Queen's Walk Meeting organised by the Patients' Forum for the London Ambulance Service. Forum chair Malcolm Alexander will put the case for a 100 per cent 8-minute target for ambulance responses for all patients with life-threatening conditions. The current target is 75 per cent. The London Ambulance Service has been invited to respond. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6087 REDCROSS WAY REDESIGN OPEN MEETING Monday 12 January 6pm-7.30pm at The Crypt, St George the Martyr, Borough High Street Southwark Council has commissioned LARK Landscape Design to run a community engagement programme and develop a streetscape improvement design for Redcross Way - especially the section between Cathedral School and Red Cross Garden. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6075 DIGITAL STORIES: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 12 January 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Shorts from the London Transport Museum Archive. All that Mighty Heart (1962) follows, without commentary, a day by London Bus, Underground and Green Line coach. Moving London (1947). Plus digital Stories from 6 members of the Community Film Club made in partnership with the London Transport Museum. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member email [email protected] or join at the door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6094 ARC: THE VISION, THE FUTURE Tuesday 13 January 6pm at The Arc Nursery, 39 Crosby Row An invitation to all past, present and future parents of the Arc Nursery, to educators, to play group leaders, to local residents, to child care officers, to local councillors and to all supporters. Come along to hear about Arc Community Trustees' vision for the Arc * You'll meet parents and staff * It's an opportunity to tell then what you want * It's an opportunity to get involved: you can be part of the Arc's future. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6167 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 13 January 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Grange, Riverside and South Bermondsey wards. Meet your councillors, hear about local projects and have your say. Agenda includes walking audit of The Blue, news of a review of local controlled parking zones (CPZs) and an update on the borough's Road Safety Plan consultation. Plus updates from local police and community wardens and public question time. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5821 STEVEN BERKOFF Tuesday 13 January 7pm at Calder Bookshop, 51 The Cut; free; booking essential 020 7620 2900 or [email protected] Steven Berkoff will be reading and performing poems from his latest collection 'You Remind Me of Marilyn Monroe'. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6030 EXCAVATIONS AT DRAPERS GARDENS Tuesday 13 January 7.30pm at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Lecture by Neil Hawkins of Preconstruct Archaeology. A dig at the Drapers Gardens site in EC2 found Roman remains dating from 63 AD to 383 AD. These included a well with 19 metal vessels in an exceptional state of preservation, a ruler and the skull of a bear. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5159 THE SHARD - INTERVIEW WITH RENZO PIANO ON THE CULTURE SHOW Tuesday 13 January 10pm on BBC Two The Culture Show looks at the attempt to build Europe's tallest building at London Bridge. Work on The Shard has just begun. Tom Dyckhoff talks to architect Renzo Piano. Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00grn07 BEATING THE BOUNDS OF TABARD GARDENS ESTATE Wednesday 14 & Saturday 17 January Wed 11.30am & Sat 4.30pm (and further dates in January) Meet at Hankey Hall, Hankey Place; free Tabard Gardens North Tenants and Residents Association has recently received Lottery 'Awards for All' funds to work with Southwark's artist in residence Ana Laura Lopez de la Torre on a community art project for and around the whole Tabard Gardens Estate. Residents who know the estate well, including some who have lived there for 60 years, are taking the time to lead walks around where they live, sharing personal stories and impressions of the local area, past and present. The series of informal walks throughout January will be facilitated by Ana Laura and joined by local historians, community workers and others who have an interest in the area. More elderly residents will be visited at home to gather glimpses of times past on the estate. Some of the walks will take place after dark as the project is part of the artist's wider interest in night time in Southwark. Following the walks will be a series of art workshops during February half term for younger residents to respond creatively to stories about the estate. The workshops will focus on drawing, map-making and collage skills, learning how to express issues of territory, boundaries and personal history. Resulting art works will be exhibited for the public by Balin House Projects on the estate. Walkers will be invited to carry on the conversation at a local pub afterwards. Families and individuals are warmly welcomed on both parts of the project. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6137 WATERLOO IS... EXHIBITION Friday 16 to Sunday 18 January 11am-6pm at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street This project has involved over 60 young people aged 13-19 years and over 30 residents who live, work, play and visit Waterloo. Together they have produced a range of art and creativity inspired by the rich diversity of the area - the famous tourist sights and hidden spaces, the people, past memories and fascinating historical facts, local opinions about current regeneration and future aspirations. The culmination of the project can be seen at Bargehouse. The work on display crosses numerous disciplines including music and dance, radio and sound production, photography and film making, fine art and mixed media, oral histories and poetry. The project is led by SE1 United Youth Forum with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund Young Roots Programme. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6051 HELP A LONDON PARK EVENT AT DICKENS SQUARE Friday 16 January 2pm-5pm at Dickens Square, Dickens Square; free Dickens Square is in the running to receive one of ten grants being awarded in the Mayor of London's Help a London Park campaign. There are 47 London parks taking part in a public vote. You can vote at www.london.gov.uk/parksvote or by coming along to this event for refreshments, bouncy castle, face painting music and the opportunity to vote. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6151 OPEN DAY AT SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE FOR 14-20 YEAR-OLDS Saturday 17 January 11am-1.30pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; free Are you a young actor aged from 14 to 20? Want to get involved with your local theatre? At these monthly Open Days, you can * Learn new performance skills from resident companies at workshops * Volunteer as an usher and get work experience while you see great theatre for free * Meet new people with similar interests * Find out about opportunities to perform Each Open Day features two free workshops by theatre professionals, the opportunity to sign up for volunteering and work experience, and a free lunch. No need to book, just turn up on the day. To find out more, contact Ellen on 020 7407 0234 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6090 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Experienced Dog Walkers * Carer * Carer/General helper 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 * Washing machine repair http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102488 * Tennis Coach http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102486 * The Bill - Filming in Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102478 * Tooley Street Terrace - who is moving in? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102439 * Pizza Express salad dressing in 99p store http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102433 * Looking to rent a 2-bed near Bermondsey St. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/102422 * Friends of Guy's charity shop http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102413 * New Year's Eve Cordon - is it really necessary? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102407 * High pitched sound in Grange Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102390 * Southwark Bridge Road water main http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102387 * Olde Southwark (and the rest) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102350 * Southwark Council to refuse licenses http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102323 * Great Guildford Street Improvements Drop-In http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102313 * Shad Thames Muggings - will Ocado stop delivering? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102298 * H10 Waterloo Hotel http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102294 * Optician http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102285 * Spray Tan in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102268 * Pilates ante/post natal http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102253 * Man with a van http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102245 * End Less, Great Guildford St http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102230 * Anyone know of any art or dance classes/groups in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/102209 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 charity seeks FREE storage space http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/102455 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) 2009 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================