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SE1 Direct 488: Sport Relief & other local events this week ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 488 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 15 March 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Getting Married? Want to look fab on your big day? * What's on this week * 3 local job vacancies this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Lambeth crime survey ============================================================ { 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 * Railway Children to be staged at Waterloo Eurostar station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4417 * Harriet Harman @ Walworth Academy: 'I don't want to be PM' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4416 * Cyclist Muhammed 'Haris' Ahmed killed in Weston Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4414 * David Idowu Nature Garden to be created in Tabard Gardens Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4413 * Bankside alcohol saturation zone could be extended west Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4412 * Bankside Urban Forest gets �4 million from LDA Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4411 * Pete Waterman opens new entrance to St Thomas' Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4410 * 'Health & Safety Violation' at SE1 girls' School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4415 * Tooley Street's rat-infested Chicken Sizzler fined �7,800 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4409 * Tate Modern announces plans for 10th birthday celebrations Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4408 * London Eye celebrates 10th birthday with light show Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4407 * Guy's Hospital minor injuries unit now closing at 4pm Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4405 * Tate Modern hit by civil service strike Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4404 * Boris Johnson busking at London Bridge Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4403 * South Bank guerrilla projection highlights Government cuts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4402 * Sarah Brown and Annie Lennox at Millennium Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4400 * Red Bull Music Academy comes to Tooley Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4399 ============================================================ { Advert } Getting Married? Want to look fab on your big day? Don't have the time? We run specialist courses for bride and grooms in our Power Plate and Personal training studio. The 20 minute classes are very popular with time poor professionals. With over 16 years experience training brides and grooms Jane Dowling opened her studio in the Leathermarket 3 years ago and now is seeing some brides in her Post Natal classes! The results speak for themselves. Please see website for details http://www.fitnessforeverybody.co.uk 020 7403 9988. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. VAUXHALL: A LITTLE HISTORY WITH ROSS DAVIES Monday 15 March 6.45pm for 7pm start at Durning Library, 167 Kennington Lane; �2 donation Who was the hired killer who gave Vauxhall its name and who was the King who forced a teenage widow and mother to marry the brute? And how did Vauxhall give the world its first open-air pop festival,mass audience for art and music, plus celebrity PR, royal endorsement and portion control? Lambeth writer Ross Davies, author of the acclaimed Vauxhall: A Little History, and actor Charles Davies recreate some colourful episodes from the lively history of Vauxhall, the parliamentary constituency area that stretches from Waterloo through Kennington to Clapham. Info: http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/libraries BANKSIDE, BOROUGH & LONDON BRIDGE PLANNING FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Wednesday 17 March 12.30pm at The Crypt, St George the Martyr, Borough High Street 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/8658 MEETING ABOUT ROUGH SLEEPING IN BERMONDSEY Wednesday 17 March 6.30pm at Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove A follow-up meeting for all residents concerned about rough sleeping around Leathermarket Gardens and the area south of Guy's Hospital. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8694 ROTHSAY STREET STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS OPEN MEETING Wednesday 17 March 7pm at Decima Street TRA Hall, 7 Decima Street Come along and view the design option and let Southwark Council know what you think. The design option will be up for viewing from 6pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8674 BANKSIDE, BOROUGH & LONDON BRIDGE PLANNING FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Wednesday 17 March 7pm at Amigo House Hall, Morley Street 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/8659 BANKSIDE, BOROUGH & LONDON BRIDGE PLANNING FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Thursday 18 March 1pm at Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove 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/8690 RUSH HOUR CONCERT Thursday 18 March 6pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Free concert by young musicians from Southbank Sinfonia. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8310 SPORT RELIEF Friday 19 March 12pm-2pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside How fast can you kick? How good�s your shot? How long can you go? Come down to The Scoop at More London and have a go at netball and football shoot outs or show off your hoola hoop skills! Led by the fitness specialists from 37 degrees you will be given tips and lots of encouragement It promises to be a fun event which will also raise money for Sport Relief. POD, London's healthy fast food retailer, will also be on site so that you can sample their wares. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8525 LUNCHTIME RECITAL: ROSSINI, VERDI AND BIZET IN WATERLOO Friday 19 March 1.10pm-1.50pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Leah Blakelock and Jonathan Coleman perform Rossini, Verdi and Bizet. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8599 LOWER MARSH REGENERATION PROJECT EXHIBITION Saturday 20 to Tuesday 23 March Sat 10am-4pm; Mon 11am-7pm; Tue 8am-3pm at Islamic Relief, 16 Lower Marsh A major public realm improvement project is planned in Lower Marsh. See the shortlisted designs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8695 SINFONIA TAMESA SPRING CONCERT Saturday 20 March 7.30pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �10 (conc �6) Sinfonia Tamesa gives the UK premiere of an overture by the Danish composer Carl Nielsen. Although recorded in the UK it has never before received a live performance in the UK. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8317 FOGG AND STRAUSS Sunday 21 March 6.30pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �10 (conc �8) on the door or in advance on 07905 721385 Ernest Read Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7877 CREATIVE:SPACE Sunday 21 March 2.15pm-3.30pm at Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square; Adults 6; children �4 Come and make music, decorate crowns and colour in masks with the charity Create at its creative:space event for disabled children and their families. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8607 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Older Peoples Service Project Worker, Time & Talents * Part-time Receptionists, Siobhan Davies Dance * Director, Southwark Arts Forum 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 } * Brand new office space in London Bridge SE1 available * Desks available @ 1 Bermondsey Sq (�225 pcm +VAT) * Shared warehouse conversion near London Bridge * Self contained secure office space, Southwark Studios * Commercial space to let - Alaska Buildings 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 * Rothsay Street facelift http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123852 * Crash in Walworth Road on Friday night http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123846 * Allotments, Rockingham Estate Gardening Club http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123842 * Thames Tunnel (East London Line) open days in Rotherhithe http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123838 * Local Solicitor - can you recommend one? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123822 * Real Egyptian Falafel and Fuul on Tooley Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123785 * Southwark car club deal - where are the new spaces? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123741 * Subway branch opening at London Dungeon, Tooley St http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123677 * Southbank Centre - can you fill in a quick survey? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123663 * Elephant regen website down - domain name lapsed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123610 * Supermarkets in Waterloo (lack of) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123560 * 'The bombed baths' on Old Kent Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123546 * Building work parking http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123538 * Random - Local Theatre in E&C http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123529 * Cabinet maker needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/123518 * 1 bed flat wanted to rent in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/123493 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 } * Desk Space needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/123729 * Local business meet ups? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/122340 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } LIVE, WORK, STUDY IN OR VISIT REGULARLY BOROUGH OF LAMBETH? 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