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SE1 Direct 516: your essential weekly news & events round-up ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 516 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 27 September 2010 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 * 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 ============================================================ { 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 * Smoke and helicopters for mock collision on River Thames Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4834 * Elephant & Castle Farmers' Market makes its debut Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4836 * Petition against Druid St playground 'super sewer' plan Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4822 * Tower Bridge bascules could be used as advert billboard Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4821 * Tesco Express to open in Borough Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4820 * Tanswell Estate: jail for man arrested with gun and drugs Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4829 * Bermondsey skyscraper row prompts new consultation 2nd chance to help shape next 15 years of SE1 development Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4828 * Architecture Foundation launches Skyroom above Tooley St Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4818 * Archbishop of Canterbury at Southwark's Cathedral School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4827 * Jubilee Gardens: latest on long-awaited park revamp Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4825 * Guy's Hospital cancer centre: winning design chosen Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4824 * Mosaic sign unveiled at Waterloo Action Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4833 * David Chipperfield picked for Elizabeth House development Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4832 * Livingstone named as Labour mayoral candidate at Coin St Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4831 * Taxi fire at Waterloo Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4823 * Royal Festival Hall organ: fundraising appeal launched Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4819 * International Peace Day with the Friends & Neighbours Club Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4826 * 100 apprenticeships in 100 days Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4830 ============================================================ { 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. South Bank Alexander Centre, 27a Blackfriars Rd, SE1 020 7928 6378 [email protected] http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ { 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'. RELOVE FAIR: RECYCLE YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS Monday 27 to Wednesday 29 September 12 noon-7pm at Bankside House, 24 Sumner Street; free Come to the LSE's annual ReLove Fair to benefit students, businesses and the wider Bankside community. Reduce your environmental impact (and the impact on your wallet!) by acquiring reused items at a small fraction of retail prices and donate your unwanted items instead of throwing them away. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9813 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL JOBS FAIR AND MEETING Monday 27 September 6pm-9.30pm (main meeting 7pm) at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road This event will be focused on the theme of employability, training and skills development Includes many of the useful support and training agencies operating in the Bermondsey area, as well as some genuine job vacancies. Opportunity to find out how the council are encouraging employment in the area, what jobs and apprenticeships are available and to tell us what residents really want from their community council. Attendees will include Building Contractors, St Giles Trust, Red Kite Learning, Lewisham College, JobcentrePlus, BOSCO, Southwark Youth Support, Armed Forces Recruitment, Southwark Works, Springboard, and the Volunteer Centre, and more. Local businesses and organisations have been invited. Dress for Success - How to dress for interview on next to nothing Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9287 BBC RADIO 3 CHORAL EVENSONG LIVE FROM SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Wednesday 29 September 4pm-5pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Today's service of Choral Evensong will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 (repeated at 4pm on Sunday 2 October). Members of the congregation must be seated by 3.45pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9448 INVICTUS: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING Wednesday 29 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free The inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite the country. Starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9335 SOUTH BANK FORUM Thursday 30 September 7pm-9pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street Quarterly meeting for South Bank residents convened by MPs Kate Hoey and Simon Hughes. Hear an update from Lambeth and Southwark police representatives and the councils' community safety cabinet members. Chris Eastern from Church.co.uk gives an update on the success of their summer youth projects and gives details of new projects you can get involved with. An opportunity for you to ask the chairs, local councillors and speakers questions and update other local residents on news and issues in the area. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9415 UP: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING Thursday 30 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Superb animation telling the tale of a grumpy old man and plump little boy on their touching and exciting flight of fancy. Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9336 REAL FOOD MARKET ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 1 to Sunday 3 October Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12 noon-6pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road On the first weekend of each month 40 selected Real Food Festival producers come to the South Bank bringing Londoners the opportunity to buy great quality, fresh produce and ingredients at affordable prices, direct from the producer. The local community will have a regular place to come and buy seasonal, nutritionally-dense real food to take home and cook with. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9398 LSBU INNOVATION EXHIBITION: GREAT VIEWS FROM K2 ROOFTOP Friday 1 October 12pm-4pm at Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street; free For the first time, visitors will have access to the breathtaking views of the city skyline from LSBU's newest building K2, one of the greenest university teaching facilities in the UK. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9815 DIRTY DANCING: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING Friday 1 October 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances (Baby) falls in love with the camp's dancing teacher. Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. Free riverside open-air cinema. To celebrate the end of festival The Scoop at More London has teamed up with members of the cast and choreography team from the smash-hit musical Dirty Dancing to present a fun Dirty Dancing Workshop from 6.30pm to 7pm just before the film is screened on Friday 1st October. Learn how to dance like Baby and Johnny, win tickets to the stage show and free Dirty Dancing lipgloss to get you in the mood for the classic feel-good movie. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9337 PRESSURE: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 4 October 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members A dramatisation of the tensions that exist between first and second generation West Indian immigrants in the Notting Hill area of London. Genre: Drama, Director: Horace Ove, Duration: 110 mins, Certificate: 15 Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at residents of Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) email [email protected] or join at the door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9788 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Dog walker wanted in Bermondsey * Black male dancer, Siobhan Davies Dance * Graduate Programme Assistant, Siobhan Davies Dance 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 } * 1,510 sq ft of Contemporary Office Space To Let, HMC Details at 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 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Design for Living at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4835 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Walworth Road - what's it like? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131815 * Car crime on Leathermarket Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131811 * Elephant and Castle Farmers Market http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131805 * Ken - Any thoughts? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131766 * 381 bus Canada Water to Waterloo http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131729 * Meditation session in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/2/131721 * Hairdresser - Urban Bliss - Troy http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131714 * Topnotch vs. Cotton Fitness First http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131696 * Explanation for bus chaos earlier today? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131679 * Streetcar - Computer says NO! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131652 * The Shard - noise nuisance http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131650 * Is the Micromarket the new Starbucks? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131642 * Cheap Barbers for the husband http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131636 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 } * Business cards http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/131775 * Single serviced office desk space http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/131774 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKSHOPS FOR LEADERS OF YOUTH DANCE GROUPS Siobhan Davies Dance is giving 12 youth dance groups from South London the opportunity to take part in The Making Space. The chosen youth dance leaders and their groups will participate in workshops led by four professional choreographers to find new ways of making and shaping dance for performance. The workshops are aimed at committed youth dance leaders with a group or company that meet on a regular basis, who have a focus on performance and an interest in choreography. Groups from all different dance backgrounds and styles are welcome. All applications and enquiries should be sent to Katherine Duhigg, Creative Projects Coordinator E: [email protected], T: 020 7091 9650 ============================================================ 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 ============================================================