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SE1 Direct 458: National Theatre backstage tour reader offer ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 458 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 17 August 2009 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Neck ache, lower back pain? * What's on this week * Reader offer: take a tour of the National Theatre for �1 * 2 local job vacancies this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Noticeboard: Volunteers wanted * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Local organisations forum with Better Bankside * 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 * Simon Hughes takes part in local talent show Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4060 * 'Napoleon' flies in from LA for Rockingham Youth Festival Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4059 * Couple attacked with bottles on South Bank: witness appeal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4057 * Police seek youths on bicycles after Blackfriars stabbing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4056 * Waterloo dispersal zone powers used 165 times in 6 months Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4055 * London Eye opens 4D cinema at County Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4052 * Six new street trading pitches for Waterloo and South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4048 * Tom Parker Bowles on England's defining dish in Bermondsey Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4046 * London's Deputy Mayor Richard Barnes visits Tabard Gardens Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4053 * Bermondsey plot-holders get composting for Allotment Week Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4051 * Deputy Mayor sees youngsters preparing for Thames Festival Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4050 * Borough Sainsbury's Local staff to support Guy's charity Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4049 ============================================================ { Advert: Neck ache, lower back pain? } We now have five specialist Sports and Deep tissue Massage therapists plus Sports Physiotherapy. The treatment centre is open 10am to 9pm Monday to Friday. To make a booking at the Breathe studio at the Colombo Centre call Adelle on 07966 44 3509 This month buy a course of five, 30 minute sports massage treatments for just �100 For acupuncture at Colombo call Theresa on 07810 84 3594 http://www.breathe-london.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. OTHELLO AT THE ROSE THEATRE Monday 17 to Saturday 29 August 7.30pm at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street; �10 (conc �8) Carpe Diem Theatre Company presents a contemporary revival of Shakespeare's timeless and tragic tale of innocence, love, duplicity and vengeance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7205 JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: FREE OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 6 September Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre next to City Hall. Written by Phil Willmott with lyrics by Kenny Wax and music by Geoff Menzer based on the classic tale. Clamber aboard the mighty ship Argo to join the heroic Prince Jason, plucky princess Medea, Hercules and all the gang for a lively retelling of the greatest adventure story ever told! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6673 MARCHIONESS DISASTER 20th ANNIVERSARY Thursday 20 August The victims and survivors of the 1989 Marchioness disaster on the Thames near Southwark Bridge will be remembered in prayers at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday. Choral Evensong is at 5.30pm. Info: http://bit.ly/4t7NLp THAMES FESTIVAL GARDENING SESSIONS AT 99 UPPER GROUND Every Thursday 6pm-8pm Every Thursday until 17 September the Thames Festival will be holding open gardening sessions in the garden of 99 Upper Ground. Everyone is welcome to help grow a selection of salads, herbs and vegetables as part of the Thames Festival's Feast on the Bridge. For more information or to register please email Kitty on [email protected] or phone 020 7928 8998 MEDEA: FREE OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 6 September Thu-Sun 8pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free A specially commissioned version of the celebrated revenge drama by Stella Duffy, after Euripides. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6674 SET THE STAGE FOR RETIREMENT AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE Friday 21 August All day at National Theatre, South Bank; free A day specifically for people in and approaching retirement and providing a unique opportunity to discover the many opportunities that retirement offers, all with a unique theatrical twist. Taking place in and around the NT building, there will be a variety of participatory workshops, a chance to learn new skills, an opportunity to take a backstage tour or enjoy the Watch this Space activities in Theatre Square, including a participatory tea dance. The day is free to attend but places should be booked on 020 7452 3000 or online. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7303 COLLEEN MURIEL: FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL Friday 21 August 1.10pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Featuring Colleen Muriel (flute) and Ben Pinnow (piano). Included on this programme will be Sonatine by Pierre Boulez, Simons Theme and Fugues 1 and 2 by Colleen Muriel, and Prelude et Scherzo, Opus 35 by Henri Busser. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6571 PLANTS TO THE PEOPLE IN SURREY ROW GARDEN Friday 21 August 1pm-4pm at Surrey Row Garden, off Blackfriars Road; free Free family event - first 60 people take away plants in a pot. Take part in a drumming workshop led by In Toto Theatre. Create a drum and other crafts to take home. Plus face painting and garden games. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7572 THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY ALL-NIGHTER AT BFI IMAX Saturday 22 August 11.59pm at BFI IMAX, Charlie Chaplin Walk; �26, with �18 for concessions and �16 for students Once again fans can sink back into sheer heaven - the whole night spent watching all of Peter Jackson's Oscar-winning films together; The Fellowship of the Ring; The Two Towers and Return of the King. Back by popular demand and showing courtesy of Entertainment Films, all three films will be shown in their original theatrical 35mm versions (NB. not IMAX or IMAX DMR); the image will fill approximately one third of the giant screen. As usual, there will be free tea and coffee and prize give-aways during the breaks between the films to help everyone stay awake. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7527 THE SE16 RIDE WITH SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS Sunday 23 August Meet 10am at Southwark Needle (S end of London Bridge) for all day exploration of SE16 with Southwark Cyclists. Slowly exploring precisely round that border with lots of stops then venturing into the heart of it for selected highlights and secrets. The first in a new series of doorstep tour local postcode rides. Barry 07905 889 005 Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7552 ============================================================ { Reader offer: National Theatre backstage tour for �1 } We've teamed up with the National Theatre to offer SE1 readers the opportunity to take backstage tour of the South Bank building for just �1. (The normal price is �5.90). Find out more here: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/nationaltheatre/ ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Rickshaw rider, Eco Chariots * Horticulture Internship, Garden Museum 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 } * Come and share our SE1 office! Carbon Descent * Serviced Desk Space Available in SE1 * Desk spaces available in light, creative office * Up to 4 desks available in Tooley Street 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 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Blood Wedding at Southwark Playhouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4047 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Short announcements from local groups BRING COLOUR INTO THE LIFE OF AN OLDER PERSON Do you enjoy meeting new people and want to do some thing rewarding? Do you care about the needs of older people? Are you able to chat easily and provide company? We need local volunteers who have empathy for older people, to carry out befriending, visits to isolated and vulnerable elderly in Southwark for 2hrs a week. Training and expenses given. CRB checks made. Please contact Sophia at Blackfriars Settlement on 020 7928 9521 Or email [email protected] http://www.blackfriars-settlement.org.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 * Columbus arrives at Tower Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114662 * Do You Enjoy Cooking and Eating with Friends? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/4/114644 * Discounts in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114640 * I need a flat, or a room, or a flatmate! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/114636 * Loitering men in Great Dover Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114635 * Mugged outside my own flat on Tabard Gardens estate http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114620 * Looking for info on orphanage nr Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114602 * Southwark Street closed for Thameslink crane works http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114599 * New 24hr shop, Snowsfields http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114598 * 2 bedroom place wanted in Southwark/London http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/114593 * Removals recommendations http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114579 * The Big Tidy Up http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114523 * Good Vet in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114460 * "Dangerous Tree" in Potters Fields? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114442 * �3.95 for a slice of Cheese at The Real Greek http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114433 * Cafe Pronto -Blackfriars- excellent place http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114427 * The Ship, Long Lane http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114425 * LibDems being creative! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114403 * Renting a room out http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/114391 * SE1 solicitor for will http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114390 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ { Local organisations forum with Better Bankside } * Friends of the Diversity Garden http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/114145 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/9 ============================================================ { Business forum in association with Better Bankside } * Wanted: office for 5-6 desks by Borough Market http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/114313 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 ============================================================