SE1 Direct 529: New Year Fireworks & Twelfth Night revelry
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 529

About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk
Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk

Wednesday 29 December 2010                    ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Try Creative Hatha Yoga at London Bridge
* 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

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{ 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

* Don't ban cycling on the South Bank, says Boris
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5032

* Potters Fields Park 'shard of steel' 9/11 artwork approved
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5030

* Simon Hughes MP takes on unpaid Government role
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5033

* Boris rules out pedestrian crossing at Tower Bridge Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5027

* 4 years in jail for forger 'caught red-handed' at Elephant
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5031

* �50,000 windfall for Waterloo Action Centre
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5034

* Bedlam's Backyard explored by Morley College tutors
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5029

* Papa John's Pizza vetoed by Bermondsey councillors
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5028

* The 36 top SE1 news stories of 2010
Go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/2010.html

* Last chance to claim a free �5 voucher @ Borough Market
Go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/promotions/boroughmarket/

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{ Advert: Try Creative Hatha Yoga at London Bridge }

Naomi is running a yoga class suitable for all levels on
Tuesday evenings from 7.40pm to 8.40pm at The Basement 
Studio, 8-18 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9SG.

Beginners are welcome so why not give Creative Hatha Yoga a
try this new year?

The class costs �10 and is run on a weekly, drop-in basis
with no need to pay membership fees or to commit to a
course. Classes  start on 11th January 2011.

Space is limited so please email [email protected] 
at least 24 hours in advance to book. 

Website: http://www.creativehathayoga.com/ 

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{ 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'.

BOROUGH MARKET OPENING HOURS THIS WEEK
Thursday 30 December - 11am to 5pm
Friday 31 December - 10am to 3pm
Saturday 1 January - closed


WATCHNIGHT SERVICE
Friday 31 December
7pm at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road
An early evening New Year's Eve Watchnight service held
prior to the South Bank fireworks display at midnight.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10276


NEW YEAR MIDNIGHT MASS 
Friday 31 December
11.30pm at St George's Cathedral,  Lambeth Road
Midnight Mass in thanks for God's gifts during the past year
and to pray for his blessings on the coming year.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10300


NEW YEAR FIREWORKS AT THE LONDON EYE
Friday 31 December
midnight at London Eye; free
"There is something exhilarating and primal about the
flashing lights and noisy explosions of a fireworks display,
especially on New Year's Eve," says Boris Johnson. "With our
dazzling display we want to capture the dynamism, colour and
energy that are the hallmarks of our great city. "Some tough
decisions have had to be taken this year, but as we go into
2011, let's look forward to future growth and successes
ahead, embracing the opportunities of the coming year with
confidence and optimism."
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10272

New Year's Eve road closures and parking restrictions
http://se1.info/egGtl2


WINTER WASSAIL AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE
Saturday 1 to Monday 4 January
Sat 2pm & 5pm; Sun & Mon 4pm at Shakespeare's Globe,  New
Globe Walk; �5-�30
Four special performances from the world-renowned Gabrieli
Consort & Players in an uplifting musical celebration of the
New Year. Winter Wassail alludes to the ancient custom of
coming together to drink from the wassail bowl at the turn
of the year. Gabrieli Consort & Players will present an
entertaining programme of seasonal pieces inspired by words
from Shakespeare, Hardy and Chaucer, to evoke medieval,
Elizabethan and Victorian eras. Experienced Globe actor
Peter Hamilton Dyer will join Gabrieli to perform the
selection of readings. Popular and energetic, this
family-friendly programme will be presented in two concise
half hour acts, giving plenty of room for 'wassailing' over
mulled wine and hot food in the break.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10075


TWELFTH NIGHT FESTIVITIES ON BANKSIDE
Monday 3 January
1pm (time TBC) at Bankside Pier,  Bankside; free
An annual seasonal celebration held in the Bankside area. It
is a celebration of the New Year, mixing ancient seasonal
customs with contemporary festivity. It is free, accessible
to all and happens whatever the weather. To herald the
celebration, the extraordinary Holly Man, the Winter guise
of the Green Man from pagan myths and folklore, decked in
fantastic green garb and evergreen foliage, appears from the
River Thames brought by the Thames Cutter, Master Shipbroker
(boat subject to weather!).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10262


A CHRISTMAS CAROL: AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED)
Saturday 8 January
7pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; �10 (conc
�8) from 020 7367 7331 or email
[email protected]
A performance by award-winning actor James Hyland of his
adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in the
'Little Dorrit' Church. Told from the perspective of
Scrooge's deceased business partner, this highly praised
theatrical adaptation promises thrills, chills and
excitement aplenty for all age groups. In aid of Southwark's
homeless persons charities ROBES and The Manna Centre.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9783

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Administrator to assist Premises Manager, Waterloo

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

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{ 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

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{ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website }  

* Anansi: An African Fairy Tale at Southwark Playhouse
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5026

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

Our weekly digest of new topics started at
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

* Access to tube via new Blackfriars Thameslink station
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134738
* Water! Strange happenings on Burrell Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134721
* Yoga for Mothers and Babies
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134717
* SoBo - a change of ownership?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134701
* Bear Lane
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134640
* Dance classes in Borough area - information wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134619
* Cardinal Cap Alley
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134563

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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{ 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

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