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SE1 Direct 474: Chocolate Festival, Tate Modern flea market & more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 474 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 7 December 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 * December 2009 issue of 'in SE1' * 7 local job vacancies this week * 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 * New gateways to Bermondsey's Paterson Park unveiled Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4239 * Elephant Lend Lease deal 'excellent value for money' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4227 * Calls for greater transparency over Elephant deal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4230 * Residents to grow fruit and veg at Southwark tube station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4233 * Endless 'Forest' appears in Waterloo's Emma Cons Gardens Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4235 * Archbishop of Southwark Kevin McDonald resigns Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4234 * Trinity St & Great Dover St junction works unveiled Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4232 * Elizabethan shoe from Bankside's Rose Theatre goes on show Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4240 * Larnaca Works development gets �4 million Government cash Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4231 * John Harvard Library is "stunning exemplar" says minister Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4229 * Alexandra Burke joins Southwark kids at Potters Fields Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4228 * Sir Terry Wogan to raise Tower Bridge next Monday Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4226 * Simon Hughes opens new Glass & Glazing Federation HQ Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4238 * Better Bankside appeal launched at cathedral tree lighting Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4237 * Minister visits Remploy's new Union Street branch Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4236 ============================================================ { 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 May 2010 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'. MAYOR OF LONDON'S CONSULTATION ROADSHOW Monday 7 December 8.30am-6pm at City Hall, The Queen's Walk; free Find out more about what the Mayor's Transport Strategy means for you. You can also find out about The Mayor's London Plan and The Mayor's Economic Development Strategy. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8079 CHRISTMAS CHEER AT POTTERS FIELDS PARK Tuesday 8 December 5pm-6pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street Join Team London Bridge and the local business community at Potters Fields Park for carols, festive fun and hot chocolate. Join the crowd next to the Christmas tree, towards the corner of the park beside Tower Bridge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8089 SOUTHWARK CONSERVATIVES FAMILY CHRISTMAS AT SHORTWAVE Tuesday 8 December 6.30pm-9pm at Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square; �20 Maria Miller MP, shadow minister for families, is guest speaker at Southwark Conservatives' Christmas event. There will also be a raffle of goodies and an auction of a bottle of champagne signed by Mayor of London Boris Johnson. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8243 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: FOCUS ON YOUNG PEOPLE Tuesday 8 December 7pm at City of London Academy, 240 Lynton Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards. This meeting has a focus on young people in Bermondsey. The meeting will feature: * Introduction of the new Bermondsey Youth Community Council members * Children & Young People's Plan presentation by Cllr Lisa Rajan * Film of young people voicing views on the local area * Launch of Cleaner Greener Safer programme Preceded by a drop-in community safety surgery from 6.30pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6995 NHS SOUTHWARK PUBLIC MEETING ON DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES Tuesday 8 December 7pm at Bankside House, 24 Sumner Street NHS Southwark is carrying out a consultation on proposed changes to the delivery of drug and alcohol services in the borough. The plan involves basing SLaM's clinical staff from both Community Drug and Alcohol Teams (CDAT) in one site rather than the current two (the preferred site option being CDAT at Blackfriars Road with the remainder of the SLaM Specialist Teams being based at Marina House). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8245 FROM MINSTER TO MORLEY: MUSIC, MUSICIANS AND MUSIC MAKING IN SOUTHWARK AND LAMBETH Tuesday 8 December 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Annual General Meeting and presidential lecture by Len Reilly (archive manager, Lambeth Council). Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7515 CHEER IN THE GARDEN AT MELIOR STREET Wednesday 9 December 5pm-6pm at Melior Street Gardens; free Join Team London Bridge, Snowsfields Primary and the local business community in Melior Street Gardens for carols, festive fun and hot chocolate. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8090 FESTIVE SHOPPING EVENING AT THE GARDEN MUSEUM Wednesday 9 December 5pm-9.30pm at Garden Museum, Lambeth Palace Road; free Shoppers will be free to browse the Museum's extensive collection of garden-inspired gifts while sipping on a glass of mulled wine. All purchases on the night will receive a 20 per cent discount at the till. There will be an opportunity to enjoy dinner cooked by resident chef Skye Bond in the Garden Cafe (dinner must be pre-booked) and a rare chance to view the Museum's latest exhibition, The Good Life: 100 Years of Grow Your Own, for free. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8157 BFI FILM QUIZ Wednesday 9 December 7pm; �1 per person, maximum 6 people per team at Film Cafe, BFI IMAX, Charlie Chaplin Walk Monthly quiz. Prizes include DVDs, books and cinema tickets. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8231 A CONCERT FOR WINTER AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE Thursday 10 December 1pm at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; free; booking essential Everyone is invited to A Concert for Winter, which is Shakespeare's Globe's annual celebration of the Southwark community through song and music. School and community groups have been invited to perform songs and music on the Globe stage. To reserve a ticket email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7745 BANKSIDE OPEN SPACES TRUST AGM Thursday 10 December From 6pm at Ability Media Centre, 56 Southwark Bridge Road Bankside Open Spaces Trust invites you to its 2009 celebration and Annual General Meeting. This year the event will be all about BOST's volunteering work. A supervised quiet craft table will be available for younger volunteers, or children of volunteers who would like to attend Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8114 COMMUNITY CINEMA: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Thursday 10 December 5.30pm-6.30pm at Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street; free; RSVP [email protected] The Community Cinema at London South Bank University will be screening a selection of short films on human rights issues hosted by Julianna Waithe from ChangeMedia. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8241 RUSH HOUR CONCERT Thursday 10 December 6pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free SbS Cello Ensemble. Enjoy a glass of wine and some great music performed by alumni of Southbank Sinfonia - Britain's brightest young stars! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8167 SOUTH BANK FORUM Thursday 10 December 7pm-9pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street Quarterly meeting for South Bank residents convened by Kate Hoey and Simon Hughes. The National Theatre is planning interesting changes to its building over the next ten years. Enjoy an insight into the proposals, which will include a new entrance, riverside cafe and education space. We all need to use less and recycle more. Representatives from Lambeth and Southwark share their top tips for Christmas recycling and give an overview of local services, including waste collection. Shop local! Find out about special Christmas shopping events, discounts, deals and new outlets in the area which will make shopping a festive treat. Stay safe and aware this Christmas. Meet your local fire station manager who will be offering information on free home fire safety visits and fire alarms for residents. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5857 CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 11 to Sunday 13 December 10am-8pm (Sun 6pm) at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road; free The Chocolate Festival returns to Southbank Centre just in time for Christmas shopping with even more chocolatiers, Christmas gift ideas and demonstrations. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7343 BAD SANTA AT SHORTWAVE IN BERMONDSEY SQUARE Friday 11 December 10.30pm at Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square; �5 on the night - first come, first served Sasquatch Cinema is a monthly film night showing an eclectic range of cult classics and rarities you may not have seen before. The next film is a late night screening of 'Bad Santa' staring Billy Bob Thornton. The traditional Christmas tale will never be the same with the cleverly twisted, merrily irreverent story of a Santa so bad he's wickedly funny. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8235 ROB PRUITT'S FLEA MARKET: TATE MODERN LIVE Saturday 12 December 11am-10pm at Turbine Hall Bridge, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Tate Modern has worked with New York-based artist Rob Pruitt to restage a flea market event he originally hosted in New York in the late 1990s. This time round, Pruitt has worked with a new selection of London-based artists, plus some of the original participants, to set up market stalls selling an array of items including artists editions, photographs, Christmas cards, artist mixtapes, fashion, fruitcakes and stockings all by favourite artists and other surprise guests. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8124 CRISIS CAROL SERVICE Saturday 12 December 6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Readings and performances by Crisis members and supporters. The singing will once again be led by the Thames Philharmonic Choir. The service will be followed by mince pies and wine in the Cathedral. Tickets are free but please register to secure your place. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7980 BERMONDSEY'S BLITZ WALK Sunday 13 December 11am at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �6 Guided walk around Bermondsey with Neil Bright highlighting the remaining traces of the Blitz, from bomb damage to air raid shelters. Meet near south churchyard entrance. Length of walk 3.5 to 4 hours. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8221 CAROL SERVICE IN WATERLOO Sunday 13 December 5pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road Christmas Carols with the Parish of Waterloo followed by mince pies and mulled wine. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8177 LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 14 December 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Guy Richie's 1998 comedy thriller. Look out for scenes filmed in Park Street, Borough Market. Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at those living in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) email [email protected] or join at door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8058 ============================================================ { December 2009 issue of 'in SE1' } The latest edition of our printed what's on guide is out now. Pick up a copy from locations across the area, or grab the PDF version at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Part Time Office Assistant, John Smart Architects * Production Organiser, Art2print Project (A2P) * Admin Assistant, HomeJane * Receptionist/Admin Assistant, Institute of Optometry * Active Citizens Hub Manager, Volunteer Centre Southwark * Carer/General Helper * Senior Concierge, Strata SE1 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 new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Fire engines in Hopton Street on Sunday http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119946 * Devon Mansions - Estate Parking..Help! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119942 * Builder recommendation? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119887 * Swimming at Seven Islands pool (or not as the case may be) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119865 * Halls for hire - suggestions wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119861 * Good Thai food http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119854 * Cyclists trying to steal mobile phones - Warning! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119844 * Bangkok Kitchen - new eatery on Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119799 * Larnaca Works development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119789 * Podiatrist? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119788 * Lonely Soprano looking for Lute Player http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119770 * Looking for an accompanist (pianist) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/2/119769 * 35mm photo processing and printing - any recommendations http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119715 * New Years in SE1 - Ideas Please! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119693 * NHS dentist http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/119685 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 } * Free Training! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/118861 * Wanted: a Borough & Bankside correspondent http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/117625 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 } * Desks for two or small office in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119580 * Cleaner required Bermondsey Street 1-2 hours daily http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119106 * IT Network Engineer wanted for local business http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119282 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 ============================================================