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SE1 Direct 536: Love songs, local history & Largactyl Shuffle ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 536 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 14 February 2011 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Mum and Baby Class on the Power Plate * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside * Noticeboard: Slow Club starts this week ============================================================ { 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 * EXCLUSIVE: Elephant shopping centre could be here to stay Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5090 * 'Too many pedestrian crossings' in Blackfriars Road - TfL Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5104 * The Quill: Eric Pickles rules out public inquiry Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5100 * Guy's trust accused of 'winding down' minor injuries unit Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5097 * Tesco Express opens in Great Suffolk St & Borough Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5092 * Vauxhall Cross: SW8 to SE1 'linear walk' proposed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5103 * Charles Dickens monument planned for Borough Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5093 * Man injured in collision with bus near Lambeth North Tube Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5105 * Blackfriars Settlement: cuts could have "dramatic effect" Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5107 * BOST urges council to rethink 78% cut to ecology funding Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5106 * Florian Place: revised plans for Albert Embankment Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5102 * Tower Bridge lift plunge inquiry continues after 21 months Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5099 * Dominic Dromgoole to stay at Shakespeare's Globe till 2014 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5096 * Bermondsey kids make 'save our sports' plea at town hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5095 * Bankside Pier commuter boat services to be reinstated Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5094 * Camila Batmanghelidjh delivers verdict on the Big Society Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5091 * Elephant green utility company branded 'fantasy project' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5089 * London Bridge Bus Station canopy to be removed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5088 * Borough High Street revamp still top priority for locals Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5087 * Once Upon A Wartime exhibition at Imperial War Museum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5101 =========================================================== { Advert: Mum and Baby Class on the Power Plate } As it is so difficult to exercise when babies are small, Fitness For Every Body in Weston Street SE1 are offering classes for mums with babies under 8 months old. A 20 minute class on the Power Plate is equivalent to 1 hour in the gym, working on core and general strength intermixed with some massage is perfect for the new mum to feel that her body is her own once again! A course of 10 is �140 during specific times. http://www.fitnessforeverybody.co.uk/offers/ Contact http://www.fitnessforeverybody.co.uk [email protected] 020 7403 9988 Fitness For Every Body Ltd ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php We're now taking bookings for 2012; this year's fully booked ============================================================ { 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'. THE VERNON SISTERS: CLASSIC LOVE SONGS ON THE SOUTH BANK Monday 14 February 6pm-9pm at London Eye, South Bank; free The Vernon Sisters, a three piece vocal harmony group, will be performing classic love songs from around the world onsite including Amore, La Vie En Rose and Quizas, Quizas, Quizas. They will give a series of 30 minute performances between 6pm and 9pm. The Vernon Sisters will perform at the foot of the London Eye where the decor will be themed for the occasion. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10489 BOROUGH BOOK GROUP Monday 14 February 6.15pm at The Table, 85 Southwark Street; free This month discussing Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly. Copies can be collected at John Harvard Library. Contact [email protected] to pick up a copy of the book. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10447 LAMBETH TRANSPORT PLAN: HAVE YOUR SAY! Tuesday 15 February 2pm-6pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh Lambeth Council is asking for your views on its draft plan which will guide the way it looks after and improves transport in the borough for the next 20 years. Find out more and have your say at this special exhibition. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10508 BANKSIDE BRIDGE SOCIETY Tuesday 15 February 7.30pm-9.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street First session of new weekly Tuesday night get-together for people who would like to learn or are already experienced Bridge players and want a great night out. Contact [email protected] or call 020 7928 9528. Type of Bridge: English standard ACOL. 12-14 points week no trump opener Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10514 JOB FAIR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Wednesday 16 February 11am-3pm at Living Space, 1 Coral Street; free Job Fair for young people with employment workshop, live job search and CV assistance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10499 REDEVELOPMENT OF SAINSBURY'S AT NINE ELMS WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 16 February 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of the group that monitors proposed developments in and around Waterloo. Jonathan Rawnsley of Sainsbury's and Charles Graham of Rolfe Judd Architects will introduce the plans for the major redevelopment of the supermarket's Nine Elms site - the nearest full-size Sainsbury's to Waterloo - which will include 750 new homes and a Northern line Tube station. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10358 9/11 ARTWORK ON POTTERS FIELDS PARK: OPEN MEETING Wednesday 16 February 7.30pm-9pm at The Bridge House, 218 Tower Bridge Road Members of the Shad Thames Residents' Association and other local residents are invited to an open meeting to discuss the controversial proposal for a 9/11 commemorative sculpture on Potters Fields Park next to City Hall. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10501 NAA SHALMAN VISITS JOHN HARVARD LIBRARY BOOK GROUP Friday 18 February 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free Naa Shalman, author of New Dawn, will be at the library's book club to talk about her book . Other books will also be discussed . Refreshments will be provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10446 SOUTHWARK TRANSPORT PLAN DROP-IN Friday 18 February 2pm-6pm at Beormund Community Centre, 177 Abbey Street The council is asking residents to take a look at its new transport plan, which covers sustainable transport, road safety and green travel. The draft plan was approved at the end of last year, and anyone who lives, works or studies in Southwark is being encouraged to take a look and give the council their views. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10416 ST JOHN'S WATERLOO HERITAGE EVENT Saturday 19 February 11am-1pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Living Memory Heritage Project and the Tenants' and Residents' Associations support group present a local heritage event. Activities include: * Tour of St John's 'secret' crypt and organ demonstration * Find out about the church's redevelopment plans * Take part in a creative workshop making a 'name river' * Bring along your own photos and artefacts * Have your memories of the local area recorded * An exhibition of the history of local housing estates * Soup, bread and cakes from Blackfriars Settlement * Face painting & necklace/bracelet making with Church.co.uk For more information please contact Laura Cowell on 020 7021 1600 or email [email protected]. Funded by the Heritage Lottery and the Lambeth Grassroots Grant. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10449 TEXT-LAB OPEN DAY AT THE UNICORN THEATRE Saturday 19 February 11.30am-4.30pm at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street; free; advance booking advised This is a fantastic opportunity for children, young people and their families to come and find out more about the Unicorn Theatre with a number of free activities including story-making workshops and performances throughout the day. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10511 COOLTAN ARTS LARGACTYL SHUFFLE: SE5 TO SE1 Saturday 19 February Meet 12 noon at the main entrance of Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 Celebrate LGBT History month with CoolTan Arts' Largactyl Shuffle, a fun guided cultural walk for mental and physical wellbeing. This is a gentle 5-mile walk through the back streets of Southwark. Discover famous historical and current LGBT residents of Southwark, explore LGBT social and political issues, the history of Southwark LGBT groups, pubs, clubs, Polari, dance and play! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10513 WAYS OF FALLING: BOOK LAUNCH Saturday 19 February 12 noon at Calder Bookshop, 51 The Cut; free Hear five authors read from their stories in this recently published and provocative anthology published by Earlyworks Press. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10490 DANCE BONANZA AT MORLEY COLLEGE Saturday 19 February Taster classes 2pm-5pm; dance performance 6pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; Class & performance �10 (conc �5); performance only �5 (conc �3); on sale on the day Dance Bonanza is a fun and enjoyable way of finding out more about dance classes at Morley, with the chance to watch, learn and try a few steps for yourself. With more than 70 different dance courses ranging from Street to Ballroom & Latin American Dance or Bollywood through to Ballet and Tap, there is something for everyone, so come along and give it a go! All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10481 LONDON GAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT IN WATERLOO Sunday 20 February 7pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �10 (conc �8) from www.lgso.org.uk The London Gay Symphony Orchestra performs a night of German romantic classics. The concert includes Mendelssohn's famous 'Scottish' Symphony (No. 3), Beethoven's sumptious 'Romance' for Violin and Orchestra, and Brahms' 4th Symphony. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10512 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Saturday School Teacher, South London Mission * Pub Chef, The Crown Pub and Grill * PA w/ Sales, Initiative & Admin, Really Healthy Company 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 } * 900 sq ft Office / Studio space in converted warehouse * Space Available in Spacious Office in SE11 * 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 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Hotels in SE1 - any tips? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136473 * Odd animal noises near Queen Elizabeth Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136470 * Dressmaker recommendation wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136468 * Vintage markets in SE1 - are there any? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136427 * Rehoming a rescue cat http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136416 * Sunday lunch - where to go? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136386 * Travel Agents - do they still exist? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136379 * Snowsfields holiday club - is it any good? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136356 * Walking Group http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136285 * Concorde on the South Bank - any news? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136272 * Laundry - where to take it? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136235 * 18 Great Suffolk Street - why the high turnover? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136225 * Yet another Tesco! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/136210 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 for 2 desks needed near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/136086 * 6 desk spaces required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/135325 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Do you yearn for a slower pace of life? Slow Club starts this week in SE1: http://www.slowdownlondon.co.uk/2011/slow-club-spring-2011/ ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2011 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================