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SE1 Direct 442: What's on this week, plus latest local news ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 442 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 27 April 2009 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: HELPING LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE BE CREATIVE * What's on this week * 9 local job vacancies this week! * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Noticeboard * 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 * St George the Martyr Community Centre launched Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3852 * Clock ticking for Elephant & Castle regeneration as Lend Lease deadline approaches Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3849 * Hatfields ballet school plan faces public inquiry Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3847 * Borough High Street as seen by William Blake Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3845 * St George's Day 2009 in Southwark - pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3851 * Portrait of Queen unveiled by Boris Johnson at City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3844 * Bishop blesses Anglican community's Pocock Street home Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3843 * Chilli Chutney Express opens in York Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3842 * Kitchen art installation in Lower Marsh shop window Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3848 * Latin Americans must take full part in Elephant & Castle regeneration says London Assembly chair Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3846 * Bankside businesses hear analysis of 'neutral' Budget Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3850 ============================================================ { Advert: HELPING LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE BE CREATIVE } If you are looking for: inspiration to do something new with your business, start a new business, or need a fresh look at ways of doing what you already do... With thoughtful creative visual images and ideas you enhance the quality of your customer's brand experience to get and keep their attention. This is where real business currency is to be found. Our design work is focused on printed matter: graphic identities, brochures, books and booklets, circulars, button badges, posters, invitations, exhibitions, sign systems and T-shirts. Email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for December 2009 onwards so be quick! ============================================================ { 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'. 'BLACKFRIARS AT BOROUGH' LAUNCH: TASTER SESSIONS Monday 27 April 1pm-4pm at The Crypt, St George the Martyr, Borough High St Come along to the exciting launch of Blackfriars at Borough - an older people's health & social activities project. Taster sessions of yoga, health advice, art, line dancing and music. Tea & refreshments Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6723 BETTER THINGS: FREE SCREENING AT THE ROXY Monday 27 April 8pm at Roxy Bar & Screen, 128-132 Borough High Street; free To coincide with the DVD release of 'Better Things' Soda Pictures presents a free screening of the film. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6788 FREE MORNING YOGA CLASS Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 April 10am at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free; Book your place via www.southbankcentre.co.uk or 0871 663 2500 Start your day with a free yoga class as part of the Slow Down London festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6600 AURICULA THEATRE OPENING AT THE GARDEN MUSEUM Tuesday 28 April 11am-5pm at Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road The museum's annual opening of its Auricula Theatre by the Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury who will give a talk about the history of auriculas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6322 THE ART OF CONTEMPORARY MILLINERY Tuesday 28 April to Saturday 2 May 10am-6pm at Menier Gallery, Menier Chocolate Factory, 51 Southwark Street; �2.50 To celebrate its tenth anniversary, The Hat Magazine presents a rich selection of international contemporary milliners brought together for the first time. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6509 FINDING ART IN NATURE AT SPA GARDENS IN BERMONDSEY Tuesday 28 April 10am-12pm at Spa Gardens, Grange Road Experience the healing power of nature and creativity in your local park. Help to create a sculptural artwork using natural materials collected in Spa Gardens. Event for older people as part of the Silver festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6589 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 29 April 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards. Agenda includes possible memorials to Jade Goody, a presentation by Boutcher Primary School and news about the council's sports and physical activity strategy. Plus a chance to suggest themes for future community council meetings. Meet your councillors, hear about local projects and get an update from police and community wardens. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6384 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 29 April 7pm at 56 Southwark Bridge Road, 56 Southwark Bridge Road Meeting for residents of Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Agenda includes an update from the St George in Southwark Festival and news about South City Radio. Plus a chance to find out about the Bankside Community Space. Local police officers and community wardens will report on their recent work. Meet your councillors, hear about local projects and have your say. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6539 SILVER SURREY CANAL AFTERWORKER BIKE RIDE Thursday 30 April 6.30pm at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; free Join Southwark Cyclists for a slow two hour exploration of every inch of the old Surrey Canal with some history and a lot of visible remains chucked in. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6275 THE FORSYTHE COMPANY: NOWHERE & EVERYWHERE AT THE SAME TIME Thursday 30 April & Friday 1 May Thu 7pm-9pm & Fri 10pm-midnight at Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, Bankside; �20 Hundreds of pendulums fill the vast space of the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall.. Dancers weave throughout the space, disrupting the rhythm of the swinging pendulums. A collaboration between Tate Modern and Sadler's Wells. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6611 A GOOD WOMAN: SILVER SCREENS FILM SHOW AT SHORTWAVE Thursday 30 April 2pm at Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square; free; booking essential 020 7525 2000 Comedy, drama and romance in this adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play Lady Windermere's Fan. Event for older people as part of the Silver festival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6591 SOUTH BANK EVENING STROLL Thursday 30 April Meet 7pm at Exit 1 at Vauxhall Underground Station; free A 3 mile stroll along the Thames Path ending at a pub near Borough Underground Station. Enjoy views of some of London's most famous landmarks. A walk for all ages organised by the Ramblers Association and Metropolitan Walkers as part of Slow Down London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6598 LAWSON TENANTS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION AGM Thursday 30 April 7pm at The Round House, Cardinal Bourne Street This event is open to everyone who lives on the Lawson Estate and is the ideal opportunity/time to express your opinions (positive or negative) about where you live and the problems you may be experiencing. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6720 DEPTFORD JACK IN THE GREEN - MAY DAY FESTIVITIES IN BOROUGH Friday 1 May 11am (TBC) outside the Market Porter, Stoney Street The Deptford Jack in the Green will return to the Borough this May Day. It will set off from The Market Porter but the rest of the route is still to be announced. See pictures from 2008 and 2007. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6810 LONDON SINGS OUT! CHOIRS ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 1 May 12 noon at Festival Riverside, Belvedere Road; free Join the launch of the Various Voices London Festival - hosted by Sandi Toksvig - and witness the South Bank bursting into life with song. This event will see visiting choirs singing together for the first time plus a wealth of festival fun, May-Day frivolity and celebrations and the sheer power of massed voices singing the Festival Song. The festival will be opened by the Deputy Mayor of London Richard Barnes AM. Various Voices at Southbank Centre is a four-day showcase of singing talent from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6546 SLOW FOOD MARKET ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 1 to Monday 4 May Daily 12 noon-8pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road Wholesome, seasonal food from more than 40 stalls offering fresh, sustainable and traditionally prepared produce. This market will be a monthly fixture during the summer months. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6547 SLOW DOWN - ARTISTS AT WORK! Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May 2pm-6pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Come and enjoy the relaxing pursuit of creating works of art as part of Slow Down London. All are welcome. You can be a pavement artist, join a collaborative collage, or watch painters at the easy easels. Guided by artists from the Skylark Galleries. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6599 BORDER CROSSINGS: ORIGINS: FESTIVAL OF FIRST NATIONS Monday 4 May 2.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free On Bank Holiday Monday, join performers from the First Nations of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA as they celebrate the opening of Origins: Festival of First Nations. In a spectacular welcoming ceremony, London's own Maori group, Ngati Ranana, greet the visiting artists in their traditional way. With Native American responses, and Elders from the British theatre community, this will be a unique event in London's calendar. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6811 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Policy/Research Analyst, Nitor Search and Selection * Office Cleaner/Facilities Assistant, RNLI * Area Fundraising Manager - London, RNLI * Bartenders, Bermondsey Square Hotel * Bar Supervisor, Bermondsey Square Hotel * Demi Chef, Bermondsey Square Hotel * Deli Assistant, Bermondsey Square Hotel * Breakfast Chef, Bermondsey Square Hotel * Bookkeeper/ Office manager for sushi company 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 ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } * Office/desk space for 1 to 3 creative freelancers * Charity office space by the desk in 1 London Bridge Full details http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Short announcements from local organisations TOOLS FOR THE TERRIFIED! WATERLOO DIY WORKSHOPS IN MAY Handywomen service Home Jane is holding a series of workshops for women and men interested in learning some basic skills to tackle DIY jobs at home. The course will cover the following topics and will run for 4 weeks on Tuesday evenings in Waterloo: Week 1 - Woodworking Week 2 - Electrics Week 3 - Decorating Week 4 - Plumbing Price is �120 for all 4 sessions or �40 for single session. To register or for further information please contact [email protected] or call 0845 832 36 39. See also http://www.home-jane.co.uk ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Bowaters Paper Mill Upper Ground - does anyone remember? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/109114 * The writing' on the wall in Rose Alley http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/109105 * Chaucer Ward Police priorities http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/109098 * Jasmine Garden - Bartholomew Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/109084 * B&B recommendations wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/109059 * Cheap Cafe/Greasy Spoon 5 mins from Tooley Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108961 * Flatshare in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/108959 * Looking for Handyman/Carpenter to Make Shelves http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108954 * Info on Quiz Nights in Bankside http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108939 * Looking for rental property http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/108883 * Clearing broken decking, rubble http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108879 * Looking for rented 1 room apartment near Stamford St http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/108862 * Reasonable priced placed where you can eat? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108843 * Chain Saw or similar http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108822 * Best value travel pass option? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108810 * Photography classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/108809 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 } * I'm looking for Tax advice/Accountant? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/108856 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 ============================================================