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SE1 Direct 528: Merry Christmas ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 528 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 20 December 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: SE1 DESIGN AGENCY WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Want to run in the London Marathon? ============================================================ { 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 * Army of snowmen in Jubilee Gardens for anti-fur protest Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5025 * Steel from NY's twin towers coming to Potters Fields Park? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5023 * Lambeth Council chops down tree for publicity stunt Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5022 * Jubilee Gardens to be revamped in time for summer 2012 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5017 * BFI to shut gallery and relocate library to South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5021 * Ballet Rambert's South Bank HQ gets �7m from Arts Council Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5020 * Three men jailed for kidnap of man held in Borough hostel Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5019 * Boycott launches 'biodiversity buzz' at Bankside bee hives Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5018 * Thames Tunnel campaigners hold demo outside City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5016 * 150-bed student residence planned for Ewer Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5015 * Young carol singers raise money for winter night shelter Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5014 * WSP chosen as lead designer for new London Bridge Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5013 * Tower Bridge Magistrates Court to close Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5012 * Mayor of London hosts Carol Service at Southwark Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5011 * Dixie Queen mock paddle steamer for sale Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5010 * 126-space cycle hire docking station opens at Waterloo Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5009 * Christmas trees on Thames barge to promote charity auction Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5008 * Awards for Team London Bridge and Better Bankside Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5006 * Back by popular demand - free �5 vouchers @ Borough Market Go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/promotions/boroughmarket/ ============================================================ { Advert: SE1 DESIGN AGENCY WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD } Lime Creative has won the 2010 Customer Communications Marketing Design Excellence Award (from Marketing magazine) for its 'East London:London's Hotspot' campaign for client London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC). To find out how Lime Creative can create award winning design across branding, corporate literature, online for you and your business contact Abi Goldfinch E: [email protected] T: 020 7378 3456 W: http://www.limecreative.com "Lime Creative is by far and away the most talented creative agency I have ever had the pleasure to work with." (Patrick Edwards, Head of Communications, LTGDC) Lime Creative is based in Borough High St. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL SING-IN - LUNCHTIME CAROLS Tuesday 21 December 12.45pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge In the final run up to Christmas local residents and workers fill the Cathedral to sing a wide selection of carols and hear the traditional readings as well as carols by the Thursday Singers. This is a relaxed and fun way to really prepare for Christmas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10268 CHARLES DICKENS' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Tuesday 21 December 1pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; free A short performance of Charles Dickens' perennial favourite, A Christmas Carol, by actors from Inner Sanctum Theatre Company. The one and only Nigel of Bermondsey, local folk singer, will be performing Christmas carols and festive favourites. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10149 MERRICK CHRISTMAS Tuesday 21 December From 5.30pm at Trinity Church Square; free A very special Christmas event and carol singing as artists transform Trinity Church Square into a winter fantasy. * Music from Ticklers Band of Reindeer * Carols at 6pm * Elf Choir * Santa's Grotto * Festive Food Stall * Mulled Wine * Almost real polar bears Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10295 SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE Wednesday 22 December 6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge This year the Cathedral Carol Services are based on the nativity story as told in St Luke's Gospel - so there will be plenty of angels and shepherds but no kings. The Great Choir of the Cathedral (boys, girls and men) will be singing and all will be done by candlelight. Come early to get a seat. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10267 MALTBY STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 23 December 9am-3pm at Maltby Street & Druid Street The assorted railway arch traders of Druid Street and Maltby Street will open their shutters for a one-off festive food and drink market. The new St John Bakery in Druid Street will be selling bread, mince pies and Christmas puddings. Other traders taking part include Neal's Yard Dairy, the Kernel Brewery, Topolski, Monmouth Coffee, Booth's Fruit & Veg and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10296 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES IN SE1 See: http://se1.info/church-services 2512 RIDE WITH SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS Saturday 25 December Meet 11am at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; free A slow and very sociable ride round deserted London on the smiliest day of the year in diverse company. Join in/drop out whenever or stay for a late lunch up Edgware Road. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10006 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Administrator to assist Premises Manager, Waterloo * Volunteer Guides, 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 } * New office space in London Bridge available for letting 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 } * A Flea in her Ear at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5024 * Striking 12 at Waterloo East Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5007 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * I'm dreaming of a white Christmas http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134587 * Cardinal Cap Alley http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134563 * Southwark Council Planning Department http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134491 * Pubs open on Christmas Day? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134485 * Pub with a fireplace near the BFI Southbank? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134483 * Halls for hire/Community centres in E&C/Walworth Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134472 * French language lessons wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134435 * Independent Financial Advisor http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134424 * Free cycle training - have you done it? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134422 * In praise of the Borough Market vouchers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134399 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 } * Office space needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/134521 * Office or desk space wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/134230 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Local(ish) charity Hope for Children still has places left in the London Marathon: please email [email protected] for details. ============================================================ 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 ============================================================