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SE1 Direct 486: World Book Day, Royal Court comes to E&C ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 486 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 1 March 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: New office space in London Bridge available to let * What's on this week * March issue of 'in SE1' * 1 local job vacancy this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Southwark volunteering opportunities needed ============================================================ { 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 * Police car in Kennington Road/Lambeth Road collision Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4385 * Ministry of Sound starts petition against E&C skyscraper Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4377 * Watch Tate Modern extension take shape on Bankside webcam Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4378 * seOne nightclub at London Bridge ceases trading Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4374 * "Ugly" Tesco wind turbine sent back to drawing board Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4370 * Decorative render falls from house; child injured Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4379 * Banksy opens 'Lambeth Palace' cinema in Leake Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4373 * The Queen visits Tower Bridge - pictures Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4372 * Better Bankside wins second 5-year term in business ballot Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4382 * SE1 United's Melba Mwanje recognised as a future leader Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4381 * London drawings liven up hoardings at Tate Modern site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4371 * Bricklayers Arms: MP calls for closure of subways Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4369 * Jubilee line staff portraits at Southwark Tube Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4384 * Standing ovation for Grace Idowu at Safer Southwark awards Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4386 * Fairtrade Fortnight: tea ladies march on London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4376 * Bermondsey designer: fashion can flourish in tough times Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4380 * London Duck Tours named Lambeth Business of the Year Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4383 * Baroness O'Loan praises "exceptional" Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4375 * Shakespeare's Globe boss Peter Kyle to retire Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4368 ============================================================ { Advert } New office space in London Bridge SE1 available for letting The offices are very secure, in a very trendy part of town (just off Bermondsey Street) partly furnished with desks and CAT5, telephone and internet connections and approx 650+ square feet. The space is in the basement and very airy with a large light well, with separate and secure CCTV access. Must be seen at only �950 + VAT per calendar month. Available from 1st April 2010. We are only a short walk from London Bridge station and close to cafes, restaurants and the famous Borough Market. For all enquiries please phone 020 7403 1500 or email [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for late May 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'. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO SAVE ANIMALS? TAKING WSPA CHALLENGE Monday 1 March 6pm at Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment; free A public talk for animal lovers interested in participating in one of World Society for the Protection of Animals' overseas challenges in 2010. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8580 MEET STIG DALAGER, AUTHOR OF DAVID'S STORY Monday 1 March 6pm-8pm at Topolski Century, Concert Hall Approach; free (RSVP [email protected] ) A thrilling tale about a boy from the Warsaw Ghetto based on the diaries of real children discovered after the war. Stig Dalager talks to Cheryl Robson about his work, research and the story of David. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8604 BOOK SWAP WITH TEAM LONDON BRIDGE Wednesday 3 to Thursday 4 March 12pm-2pm at Hay's Galleria, Tooley Street; free Read, return and recycle your unwanted books on World Book Day with Team London Bridge. Everything from Mills & Boon to Ancient Greek philosophy is welcome. NB location has changed from Potters Fields Park to Hay's Galleria. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8537 HISTORY OF THE LEATHER INDUSTRY IN BERMONDSEY Wednesday 3 March 1pm-2.30pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free The first meeting of the new senior citizens' group will feature a talk by local historian Jennie Howells. Refreshments will be provided. Contact: [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8547 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 3 March 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Final community council meeting for Riverside, Grange & South Bermondsey wards before the local elections in May. Meet your councillors, hear about local projects and have your say. Councillors will present their 'record of achievement' for the past four years. This year's Cleaner Greener Safer funding will be announced. Plus regular reports from local police officers and community wardens. There will be stalls to view regarding the Bankside, Borough and London Bridge Planning Framework and Burgess Park. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6998 RANDOM: THEATRE FROM ROYAL COURT AT ELEPHANT & CASTLE Wednesday 3 to Saturday 27 March Mon-Sat 7pm + some matinees at Theatre Local, Unit 215, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre; �8 (conc �5) First in a season of plays presented in an empty shop unit by the Royal Court Theatre. Unwelcome visitors. Unwelcome news. A family wake up to a normal day. By lunchtime one random act has changed everything An urgent and powerful play by debbie tucker green. First performance is 'pay what you like night'. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8533 WORLD BOOK DAY BIG BOOK SALE AT LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY Thursday 4 March 4pm-7pm at Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street; free In aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal/British Red Cross. Books for sale should be dropped off by Tuesday 2 March at collection points across the university including the Admissions and Recruitment Centre at the South Bank Technopark on London Road and the Perry Library. For further information contact [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8663 RUSH HOUR CONCERT Thursday 4 March 6pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Free concert by young musicians from Southbank Sinfonia. Paul Wynne Griffiths conductor Sarah Bennington flute Donizetti Overture Don Pasquale Mozart Symphony No.38 'Prague' Nielson Flute Concerto Enjoy a free glass of wine. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8308 BEYOND FAIR TRADE: WHAT NEXT? Thursday 4 March 6.30pm at Southwark Salvation Army, 1 Princess Street; free A SE London World Development Movement public meeting during Fairtrade Fortnight. Speakers: Veronica Pasteur, Fairtrade Foundation Albert Tucker (set up Twin Trading) Heidi Chow, WDM campaigns on rules of trade and commodities. Question time and light refreshments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8572 BANKSIDE, BOROUGH & LONDON BRIDGE PLANNING FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Thursday 4 March 7pm at Christ Church Southwark, 27 Blackfriars Road Learn about Southwark Council's new planning document that will shape the future of Bankside, Borough and London Bridge - and have your say. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8655 FAMILY FUN DAY AT MORLEY COLLEGE Sunday 7 March 10.30am-3pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; free A fun-packed day full of workshops and activities for families to have fun together and learn (maximum 2 children per adult). Activities include: Aikido, Street Dance, Mask Making, Storytelling, T-Shirt Printing and more. Plus raffle prizes up for grabs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8605 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CYCLE RIDE Sunday 7 March 2pm at Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square; free; register at www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?Pageid=1716 London Cycling Campaign's annual ride to celebrate International Women's Day. This year's theme is 'Reclaim the Roads' and the circular route starts and finishes at Shortwave Cinema where there'll be an after-party from 4pm, including music and film screenings. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8669 OPEN MIC AT SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE Sunday 7 March Doors open 5pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; donations on the door Southwark Playhouse Young Company (aka YOCO) is to host another open mic event with a difference. Combining mixed media and live performances the event will showcase the talents of film-makers, dancers, word-artists, actors and singers from the area. In addition a small collection of art work from young artists will be exhibited and auctioned on the evening. This will be the biggest open mic event to date with the hopes of attracting a larger audience of young creatives. The theme for the evening is 'LOST'. A percentage of the profits will go towards the relief effort in Haiti. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8592 ============================================================ { March issue of 'in SE1' } The latest edition of our monthly printed what's on guide is now being distributed across the area. There are more than 75 locations where you can pick up a copy. Alternatively you can grab a PDF at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Volunteer Visitor Hosts, Tate Modern 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 } * Shared warehouse conversion near London Bridge * Brand new office space in London Bridge SE1 available * 1-10 desks in friendly shared office * Desk spaces for rent, Leathermarket St, London SE1 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 * Local charities who can collect a house full of items http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123222 * Waterloo Bridge works http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123164 * Oxo Tower - public viewing platform http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123134 * Never-ending 'streetworks' http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123132 * Great cleaner http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123108 * 24 hr M&S Simply Food, New Kent Road, closed at 10pm http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123095 * Swimming Technique http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123094 * Fireworks at 3am http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123081 * Archaeology on Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123070 * Local bookkeeper wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123017 * Risborough Street Car Park http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123009 * Strange Signs and Portents http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123006 * Sash window repair http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123000 * Need a welder for a small indoor job http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122992 * Electrician for big job.... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122980 * Parking enforcement http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/122959 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 } * Local business meet ups? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122340 * Temporary storage needed for local charity http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122448 * Trade Waste http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122055 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } SOUTHWARK BASED VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED! Could you use 24 young multicultural volunteers for a one off task to benefit your community? Do you need occasional help from volunteers to assist your organisation this summer? Enthusiastic, global minded, police checked 18-25 year old volunteers available 30th May - 21st August 2010 Please email with your suggestions, specific dates, activities details etc: [email protected] HOST HOMES NEEDED IN OR NEAR TO SOUTHWARK! Like to learn about Morocoo, Bosnia, Egypt, Yemen, Netherlands and UK from the comfort of your own home? Have a spare room from June available for 1-3 months? Interested in being a host home for Global Xchange international youth volunteers? �100 per week per pair of volunteers to cover costs of food. For more information please contact: [email protected] ============================================================ 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 ============================================================