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SE1 Direct 543: Chocolate Festival, Vintage Mini Mart & more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 543 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 4 April 2011 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Summer Language Classes 2011 * What's on this week * April issue of 'in SE1' out now * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Noticeboard: Live in Southwark? Love acting? ============================================================ { 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 * London Eye's "obtrusive" orange pod vetoed by councillors Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5192 * Alfred Salter Playground could be spared from super sewer Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5202 * St Thomas' sexual health clinic could move to Blackfriars Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5189 * South Bank cyclists and pedestrians urged to coexist Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5184 * TBR junction could get a pedestrian crossing after all Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5188 * Eddie Izzard at Yes to AV campaign launch Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5201 * Bankside and Bermondsey to pioneer neighbourhood planning Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5199 * Street artist Nathan Bowen creates mural in Borough Market Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5198 * 'For sale' sign goes up at St Thomas' Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5197 * Boris and Arnie's bike ride through Potters Fields Park Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5195 * BBC's Huw Edwards visits Walworth Academy Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5194 * Mixed fortunes for SE1 arts organisations as cuts revealed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5193 * Environment boss faces angry residents over GMH Park cuts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5191 * Route 78 finally gets double deck buses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5190 * Boris at London Bridge to launch young musicians search Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5187 * PwC More London HQ to be powered by chip fat Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5186 * Wildlife hedge planted in Borough High Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5185 * Cause Celebre at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5200 =========================================================== { Advert: Summer Language Classes 2011 } Thursday May 5th to Thursday July 7th French, Spanish, Italian, German and Portuguese A series of lunchtime language courses will be running from Thursday May 5th to until Thursday July 7th The early morning classes will be near Moorgate. The lunchtime and evening courses will be held in-house at More London and are open to beginners, intermediate and advanced speakers of French, Spanish and Italian. There are also beginners and intermediate in Portuguese and German. If you would like to enrol please contact Susan at [email protected] for further information. Clients include students from Norton Rose, Linklaters, Slaughter and May, Addleshaw Goddards, Herbert Smith & GLA. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. SHAKESPEARE'S BANKSIDE - GUIDED WALK WITH JOHN CONSTABLE Monday 4 April 7pmmeet 6.45pm at Tabard Street piazza, Tabard Street; �5 First in a series of spring guided walks with John Constable, author of Secret Bankside, now available in a new edition by Oberon Books. Please arrive early to be sure of a place. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10681 HOTEL CONFESSIONS AT BERMONDSEY SQUARE HOTEL Tuesday 5 to Sunday 24 April Tue-Sun 7pm & 9pm at Bermondsey Square Hotel, Bermondsey Square, Bermondsey Street; �12.50 from www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk Hotel Confessions is an intimate site-responsive production at The Bermondsey Square Hotel. This double bill of short plays explores the chance meeting of strangers, forced to share time, space and secrets in the intimacy of a hotel room. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10732 TENDERING MASTERCLASS BREAKFAST Thursday 7 April 8.45am-10am at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street; free (open to members only) Not sure where to start when it comes to complex tenders? Looking for business opportunities in the public sector? Want to know how your business could supply local public sector organisations like Guy's Hospital? Then come to this free Tendering Masterclass breakfast with Carol Hustler who will unravel the mystery of efficient and inspired tendering. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10733 RUSH HOUR CONCERT IN WATERLOO Thursday 7 April 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Avoid the rush, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and experience the fresh sound of Southbank Sinfonia, Britain's leading orchestral academy for young professionals. A programme of chamber music. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10662 CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 8 to Sunday 10 April 11am-8pm (Sun till 6pm) at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road; free The Chocolate Festival is an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products. As well as fine truffles, bars and bonbons, you will be able to buy savoury food with chocolate, chocolate cakes, pancakes, ice cream, milkshakes and more. This Easter the Chocolate Festival is supporting The Sick Children�s Trust, by hosting a Big Chocolate Tea Party on Sunday 10 April from 12 noon till 2pm. Families can join in the fun chocolaty craft activities absolutely free as well as enjoy chocolate delights and learn more about the charity and its invaluable work. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9440 ROAD TO CALVARY: THE PASSION PLAY Friday 8 April 7.30pm at St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road; �10 (conc �5; family ticket �25) St Vincent de Paul Society members from Wales have been performing the play, based on Brian Griffiths' The Road to Calvary, since 1984. This year, the play comes to Southwark for the first time. It is a vivid and dramatic account of the last 12 hours of Jesus' life. There is no interval and the performance lasts 90 minutes. There will be light refreshments afterwards. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10650 SHADOWS AND FOG Friday 8 April 7pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; free Bermondsey folk storytelling partnership London Dreamtime is curating a celebration of hidden London with stories, songs, poems, silhouette films and magic lantern slides. This event is part of an ongoing project by London Dreamtime to reveal the obscure in South London Featured artists include Bankside poet John Constable, nationally acclaimed Bermondsey folk singer Nigel of Bermondsey and storyteller Vanessa Woolf. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10701 TNRA PORCH SALE Saturday 9 April 10am-3pm at Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square; free Hundreds of secondhand books plus CDs, DVDs and bric-a-brac at great prices for sale under the portico of Henry Wood Hall. In aid of Trinity Newington Residents' Association funds. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10714 BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' SPECIAL WALKABOUT Saturday 9 April 10am-12pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street; free �Organised by Bankside Residents' Forum, the walk is for all local residents who would like to find out more about the recent building developments in Bankside. From where to shop, drink, or relax, the walk will explain the changes in your neighbourhood. Whether you want the best fish and chips or need to buy a trombone, the walk will give you an insight into all that is going on in this exciting place where you live. Contact: [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10646 VINTAGE MINI MART Saturday 9 April 1pm-5pm at The Gladstone, 64 Lant Street Hosted by vintage clothing sellers Frocks that Rock! with vintage homewares and knitwear on sale from Butterfly Mind Vintage and Emily Alice Designs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10647 ============================================================ { April issue of 'in SE1' out now } The April edition of our monthly printed what's on guide is out now - grab a PDF from http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Corporate Responsibility Manager, Better Bankside 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 } * Space to share in our office, Navillus * Large Desk Space available in London Bridge office share * Brand new office space in London Bridge 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 * Mattress shops? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138315 * Locksmith http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138294 * Pink bike stolen from Rockingham Estate http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138284 * Taxi recommendations http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138265 * Nese restaurant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138231 * Reccommend me a gym http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138223 * Taxi protest at Palestra http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138204 * Enis's is boarded up http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138185 * Cost of gym membership http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138177 * Any gardeners in SE1 help me out please? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138150 * Roadworks at night in Walworth http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138128 * Traffic Lights - Dunton Southwark Park and Grange Rd http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138079 * Wanted: Room for therapist http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138071 * Childminder recommendation - afternoons/evenings http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138070 * The Quill and the money to do up our homes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/138069 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 } * Collective Purchasing Discounts http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/138168 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ {Noticeboard } Live in Southwark? Love acting? Southwark Playhouse wants you for a brand new production of Antigone which runs from 17th May to 18th June 2011. The search is on for 12 community actors to form the chorus. All ages welcome from 11+. Auditions will be held on 7th & 9th April 2011. For more information and to book an audition please email [email protected] or call 020 7407 0234. ============================================================ 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 ============================================================