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SE1 Direct 481: Greener Bermondsey, Guided Walks & much more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 481 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 25 January 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Meetings & Conferences at the Union Jack Club * What's on this week * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * No job vacancies this week - advertise yours here * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Guitar lessons & tennis lessons ============================================================ { 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 * Row over �1 fee for Waterloo East passengers at Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4313 * Bermondsey Farmers' Market: it's "use it or lose it" time Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4310 * Fire warning on extension leads from Old Kent Rd 99p shop Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4311 * Cossack dancers in Potters Fields Park for Maslenitsa Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4309 * Choreographed opening and closing of curtains at Elephant Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4308 * Prefabricated operating theatres craned into hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4307 * Fire station upgrades delayed by LFB HQ sale hold-up Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4306 * David Cameron visits "impressive" Walworth Academy Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4305 * Bells ring out at funeral of town crier Peter Moore Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4304 * Tickets on sale for Southwark Mysteries: earlybird offer Listen at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/8375 ============================================================ { Advert } Free Meeting & Conference facilities at the Union Jack Club! We offer: Great location Secure Modern facilities Value for money Excellent catering Book a meeting room at the Union Jack Club and get your second meeting room free! Check out some of the excellent facilities we have on http://www.ujclub.co.uk/corp_events.asp Or email us at [email protected] and use ref: SE1 Direct ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for 26 April 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'. BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: GREENER BERMONDSEY SPECIAL Monday 25 January 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards. Meet your councillors, hear about local projects and have your say. Plus regular reports from local police officers and community wardens. This meeting has a 'Greener Bermondsey' theme and will include presentations from * Southwark Cyclists * Southwark Living Streets * East Walworth Green Links * Thames 21 * Bermondsey & Rotherhithe Horticultural Society * Downings Roads Moorings * Potters Fields Park * Local resident discussing Transition Town Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6996 COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENING WITH GRACE IDOWU AT GLOBE ACADEMY Tuesday 26 January 4.30pm-6.30pm at Globe Academy, Harper Road; free The evening will provide a platform for parents, carers and local residents to discuss their concerns regarding the safety of young people in the local area with experts. Grace Idowu, the mother of the late David Idowu who was killed at Tabard Gardens in 2008, will be in attendance to share some of her experiences and advice. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8453 HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY ACT OF REMEMBRANCE Wednesday 27 January 10.30am for 11am at Soviet War Memorial, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road The Mayor of Southwark, diplomats from the embassies of the CIS countries, veterans and supporters of the Soviet War Memorial will be present at this act of remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7971 NEW LOWER MARSH SUPERMARKET? WCDG GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 27 January 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of Waterloo Community Development Group which monitors local planning applications. Find out about plans for a new supermarket at the corner of Lower Marsh and Westminster Bridge Road (in the former language school building). Hear developers present their plans and contribute to the debate. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7938 THE FINE ART PARTNERSHIP WINTER COLLECTION Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 January Thu & Fri 11am-6pm; Sat 10am-3.30pm at Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street Original works on paper by many of Britain�s most distinguished and accomplished printmakers and draughtsmen of the last 100 years Beautiful drawings, watercolours, etchings, screenprints and lithographs by major artists including a wide selection by Howard Hodgkin, John Hoyland RA, Norman Ackroyd RA, Anita Klein, Henry Moore, Amanda Danicic, David Hockney RA and Anthony Gormley. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8266 EAT WELL HEALTHY LIVING EVENT AT BOROUGH MARKET Thursday 28 January 12pm-4pm at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street; free Full of resolutions to eat more healthily this year? Want some ideas on how to include more fruit in your diet? Looking for ways to interest your kids in healthy eating? Borough Market is hosting an event to answer all your questions, and provide inspiration. Exploring the link between diet and health, NHS Southwark's community outreach team is joined by guest chefs Alex Laird and Zamil Ahmed, as well as advisors from local GP surgeries, for a variety of activities including cooking demonstrations, blind fruit tasting, 'Five A Day' quizzes and lots more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8370 FREE RUSH HOUR CONCERT WITH SOUTHBANK SINFONIA IN WATERLOO Thursday 28 January 6pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Free concert by young musicians from Southbank Sinfonia. Includes Brahms Double Concerto for violin and cello with guest soloists Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin) and Gemma Rosefield (cello). Conducted by SbS's Music Director Simon Over, the evening's programme also includes Haydn Symphony No.104. Enjoy a free glass of wine while you listen. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8305 SOUTHWARK WORKS JOBS FAIR Friday 29 January 10am-3pm at Southwark Works, Unit 239, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre If you want work, training or business advice then hot foot it along to the Southwark Works jobs fair. Specifically aimed at young people, it'll be a chance to meet and find out about potential employers such as the fire or ambulance service, MACE Construction or find out about apprenticeships with Southwark Council. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8403 CATCH22 EXPRESSIONS AT UNICORN THEATRE Friday 29 January 7pm at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street Young people's charity Catch22 hosts a showcase of young talent with actors, musicians, singers, poets and comedians. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8402 GUIDED TOURS OF ST MARY MAGDALEN CHURCH, BERMONDSEY STREET Saturday 30 January 10.45am at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street; Suggested donation �5 St Mary Magdalen Church, Bermondsey Street, is opening its doors again for guided tours of the church from 10.45am. This is a fascinating historic church with many interesting features and a rich history. Over 320 years old, with a mediaeval tower, it is the oldest building in Bermondsey. There will be two separate main tours of the ground and first floors, commencing at 11am and 12.30pm, for a suggested donation of �5 per person. For a small number there will also be the possibility of a 30 minute tour around the higher tower and the roof space, for an additional donation. Numbers for the tower/roof are strictly limited so you are advised to book in advance (see website) if you wish to do this - first come, first served. See the "Guided Tours" link on the church website www.stmarysbermondsey.org.uk for more details. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8264 EXPLORING SEAFARING LONDON: FREE GUIDED WALK Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 January Meet 11am outside City Hall at City Hall, Queen's Walk; free Free guided walk from Tower Bridge to Greenwich as part of Walk London's Winter Wanders weekend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8338 PIMLICO TO WESTMINSTER WALK (VIA LAMBETH) FREE GUIDED WALK Saturday 30 January Meet 10.30am at Pimlico Underground Station, free Passing two bridges, two palaces and two secret services, the walk will reveal many other fascinating facts. Discover Thomas Cubitt's development of Pimlico; MI6 and Doulton Ceramics on the Albert Embankment; the Tate Gallery and what was Millbank Prison; the Flood of 1928; MI5; three Lambeth Bridges; the Horseferry and Lambeth Palace; St Thomas' Hospital; the Palace of Westminster, the 'Great Stink' and Westminster Bridge - finishing outside Portcullis House with the view to St Paul's. Part of Walk London's Winter Wanders weekend. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8339 FREE PROPERTY MARKING WORKSHOP Saturday 30 January 11am-1pm at Rockingham Community Centre, Falmouth Road; free Chaucer Safer Neighbourhood Team is holding two days of Cycle Tagging, Property Marking and Police Surgeries. Come and meet the team, talk to officers about any concerns you have or just say hello. The team will be offering free tagging and registration of cycles with Immobitags. Plus bring your iPod, xBox, PSP, mobile phone and they'll show you how to use your free Smartwater kit to mark your other valuables at home. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8451 FREE PROPERTY MARKING WORKSHOP Sunday 31 January 11am-1pm at Hankey Hall, Hankey Place; free Details as above. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8452 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Six Degrees of Separation at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4314 * I Am Yusuf And This Is My Brother at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4312 * Progress at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4315 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } 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 } * Spare Desk Space On Bermondsey Street * Bargain �65 per week 1 to 10 desks 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 * Views of SE1 in the Government Art Collection http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121571 * Tanner Street burglaries http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121558 * Flat wanted to rent in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/121548 * Local filming company or individual to record play? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121540 * Advice wanted on care homes near SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121521 * Blackfriars Rd, The Ring and the death of Al Bowlly http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121508 * Building Management Company http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/121485 * New supermarket at Waterloo International Terminal? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121480 * Platform tickets Waterloo East/Southwark Station http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121455 * Shared Ownership in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/121452 * Broken Microwave Oven http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121446 * Mobile Hairdresser http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121426 * After work room needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121383 * Antonine Heights stairwell visitors http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121371 * Assaulted at Elephant & Castle - witnesses sought http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121370 * Bermondsey Spa Regeneration - Next Phase http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121334 * Praise for Guy's Minor Injuries Unit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/121311 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 } * Recommendations for part time cleaner for local theatre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/121379 * Desk Space Required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/121142 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) 2010 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================