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SE1 Direct 464: Mint Street, Malorie Blackman & Plant Fair ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 464 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 28 September 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 * Reader offer: Designer maternity wear sample sale * 2 local job vacancies this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * 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 * Borough Market has uncertain future warns Henrietta Green Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4119 * Met admits unlawful arrest at Southwark tube station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4118 * John Constable's Southwark Mysteries to be revived in 2010 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4120 * Harry Potter stars release balloons from Millennium Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4117 * Melanie Sykes on green and gold throne at Butler's Wharf Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4116 * 20-storey tower for Newington Causeway: plans go on display Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4115 * Police investigate rape of teenager near Lynton Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4114 * Mark Ramprakash visits Tower Bridge Primary School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4113 * Knife crime drama performed on Waterloo Station concourse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4112 * Huge SE1 power cut after substation fire near Elephant Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4111 * All Hallows campaigners' alternative plans released Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4110 * Rowing boat is split in two by Thames Clippers catamaran Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4109 * John Prescott's climate change crusade at Globe Academy Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4108 ============================================================ { 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 six 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 > 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'. EXHIBITION PAINTINGS FROM LESOTHO Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October 1pm to 5pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free Paintings from Lesotho in southern Africa by children of St James' Anglican Mission. Also items for sale in aid of USPG project providing health care in mountain villages. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7728 OPEN MEETING FOR USERS OF MINT STREET PARK Tuesday 29 September 6pm-8pm at Mint Street Park, Southwark Bridge Road To discuss a series of practical improvements, particularly for children, families and young people, in Mint Street Park. Meet at 6pm outside Mint Street Playground to discuss while walking around the park, followed by a formal meeting inside finishing at 8pm Would you like to have better play equipment? Improvements to the surfacing? More children using the space? Do you have concerns you would like to discuss? Or do you just want to show you care for the park? The meeting will discuss plans to spend a combination of funding, some of which is secure and needs to be spent quite quickly. This open meeting is organised by your local park steering group through Bankside Open Spaces Trust Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7839 MEET MALORIE BLACKMAN AT MULTICULTURAL BOOK FAIR Wednesday 30 September 12pm-6pm at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, Webber Street; free Book fair for teachers, early years practitioners, parents, librarians and students. Stalls by booksellers and publishers specialising in multicultural resources. Malorie Blackman will be speaking from 4.30pm and signing books at 5.30pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7797 KIDS BULB PLANTING WORKSHOP Wednesday 30 September 4pm-6pm at Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road; free Children will be invited to decorate pots in which they will plant narcissus bulbs ready for blooming in spring and have a go at planting bulbs in a pattern in the museum garden. The children will be able to take their planted pots home. Please call the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre on 020 7915 4776 to reserve a place. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7561 STRICTLY BALLROOM: FREE OPEN AIR FILM SCREENING Wednesday 30 September 7pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free A romantic comedy telling the story of an Australian ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings, who flouts the rules and dances his own steps. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6781 LA VIE EN ROSE: FREE OPEN AIR MOVIE SCREENING Thursday 1 October 7pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free The Oscar winning film that tells the extraordinary life story of French singer Edith Piaf. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6782 UP THE ARTS COMEDY: SHAZIA MIRZA, SIMON DONALD, TOM MEETEN Thursday 1 October 8.30pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �8 (conc �6) Shazia Mirza, Simon Donald and Tom Meeten. With support and Paul Ricketts (MC). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7841 O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU? FREE OPEN AIR MOVIE SCREENING Friday 2 October 7pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Cohen brothers film where Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" is set in the deep south during the 1930s. Three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. Starring George Clooney. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6783 LAMBETH OPEN AT SOUTHBANK MOSAICS Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 October 11am-6pm at Southbank Mosaics, St John's Crypt, 73 Waterloo Road; free For one weekend in October, Lambeth artists and crafts people across the borough will be opening their studio doors wide open and free of charge to the public. This is an opportunity for you to discover the creative talents who live and work in your neighbourhoods. Southbank Mosaics is the only SE1 based participant. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7752 AUTUMN PLANT FAIR AT GARDNE MUSEUM Sunday 4 October 10.30am-5pm at Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road; usual museum charges The Museum will be filled with a range of specialist nurseries selling late interest perennials, climbers and shrubs, and knowledgeable nurserymen will be on hand to advise about the right plant for the right place. Autumn is the ideal planting season, so don't miss this unique opportunity to buy a wide range of connoisseur plants in a central London location. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7565 FAMILY CONCERT AT MORLEY COLLEGE Sunday 4 October 10.30am-12.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; �6; children �3; family (2+2) �12 Music and dance for all the family. Percussion: Joby Burgess has a special talent for cdomjunicating the joy of percussion to a family audience. Watch and listen, and whatever your age, be enchanted. Colombian Fun: Enjoy Rotherhithe-based chidlren's dance group Gotitas de Sabor - tots with an abundance of Latin American rhythm and warmth. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7739 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Community Coordinator, Southwark Circle CIC * Senior Advice Worker, Waterloo Action Centre 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 } * Desk Space on Southwark Street, SE1, Mattinson Partnership 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 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Moving boxes? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116640 * Photography at Guy's Hospital not permitted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116638 * Fun with your clothes on in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116620 * Pub reviews http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116616 * Turning empty sites at Elephant into community garden http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116605 * New Kent Road - Closure Sat 26 Sept 10am? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116604 * Wanted: Poems about Waterloo Station and Waterloo area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116598 * Planning application - Swan Street/Cole Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116575 * Pretty railway arches in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116521 * Telephone number for Mandela Way sorting office http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116501 * Chaos and Disorder at Southwark Council http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116500 * Dog day care in SE1 - any suggestions? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/116368 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 } * Looking for a community project for corporate volunteering http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/115188 * 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 } * Office Space needed from December http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/115909 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ 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 ============================================================