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SE1 Direct 566: Open-air films, Open House and much more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 566 Monday 12 September 2011 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Elan Meeting Rooms: 'Your meeting space for SE1' * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } * Pics & video from The Mayor's Thames Festival Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5510 * Tate to open Bankside Power Station oil tanks in 2012 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5503 * Duchess of Cornwall joins SE1 guerrilla lavender harvest Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5499 * Woolfson & Tay bookshop: first birthday celebrations Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5509 * Row over 'wine terrace' on roof of council's Tooley St HQ Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5505 * Domino's Pizza approved at World Turned Upside Down pub Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5504 * Simon Schama delivers John Harvard memorial lecture Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5498 * Artwork chosen for Blackfriars Station's new entrance Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5507 * Southwark Council chief exec Annie Shepperd to step down Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5506 * Councillors reject later licence for Isabella Street bar Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5502 * Bankside Hilton hotel site up for sale for �35 million Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5501 * Better Bankside launches secure cycle park in Hopton St Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5500 * Review: The Belle's Stratagem at Southwark Playhouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5508 ============================================================ { Advert: Elan Meeting Rooms: 'Your meeting space for SE1' } Elan Meeting Rooms is a newly furnished meeting space in SE1 suitable for seminars, meetings and workshops. Conveniently located near London Bridge Station at Royal Oak Yard just off Bermondsey Street. The seminar rooms are light and airy with a separate business lounge reception area and can be hired for a half or full day. Whether you are looking for somewhere to host a seminar or a space to present to clients, Elan meeting rooms offer a variety of meeting options at a reasonable price. Tea, coffee and beverages can be provided. Catering for buffet lunches can be provided upon request. Laptop and projector equipment can also be hired. The various meeting options our rooms can accommodate: * Theatre: Up to 40 seated * Workshop: Up to 36 seated - 6 tables * Boardroom: Up to 20 seated To check availability, price and to book the meeting rooms, please call 020 7403 1500 or email [email protected] Full address is Unit 3 Cedar Court 1 Royal Oak Yard London SE1 3GA. (Near 156 Bermondsey Street). Website: http://www.elantax.com/meeting-rooms.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ { What's on this week } LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS: A BUSINESS BREAKFAST MEETING Tuesday 13 September 8.15am-10am at The Trinity, 204 Borough High Street; free; booking essential [email protected] Find out about the commercial benefits of the 2012 Olympic Games for businesses in Southwark at this free event organised by Southwark Chamber of Commerce. Emil Brannen, project manager for the GLA's Welcome to London programme, will be giving an insight into how we can all benefit from the influx of visitors. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11448 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 13 September 7pm at Stansfeld Oxford & Bermondsey Club, Webb Street Regular meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Learn about local projects and talk to your councillors and neighbours. The theme of this meeting is 'Bermondsey growing better - improving the local area'. * Community safety surgery (6.30 to 7pm) * Bermondsey in Bloom * Transforming unused spaces * Allotments and growing on estates * Parks and green assets Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10928 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 13 September 7pm at The Crypt, St George the Martyr, Borough High Street Regular meeting for residents of Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Learn about local projects and talk to your councillors and neighbours. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10934 BERMONDSEY REMEMBERED: TWO CENTURIES IN BUSINESS: BARRY ALBIN-DYER Tuesday 13 September 7pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; �5 (conc �3) With a history that dates back over 200 years, F.A. Albin & Sons is one of Bermondsey's oldest and most respected family businesses. Barry will share his memories of F.A. Albin & Sons' growth in tandem with the changes that have shaped Bermondsey into the diverse cultural hub it is today. In conversation with Greg Watts, he will also discuss his latest book, Square Pegs In Round Holes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11347 ALONG THE GARDEN PATH: ANNE DE VERTEUIL'S LOCAL GARDENS WALK Wednesday 14 September Meet 6.15pm at Southwark Underground Station, 68-70 Blackfriars Road; �12 (booking essential) Join garden designer and writer Anne de Verteuil as she takes you "Along the garden path" on a mesmerising investigation into public, private and guerrilla gardens in the northern tip of the borough of Southwark. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11563 SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS MONTHLY MEETING Wednesday 14 September 6.30pm-8.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street Special guest Cllr Geoffrey Thornton, Southwark Lib Dem spokesman on transport, environment and recycling. An opportunity to just listen, or to join in the discussion of cycling issues/projects, upcoming rides/events and campaigns. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11496 WATERLOO BY MAPLIGHT GUIDED WALK WITH KEN TITMUSS Wednesday 14 September 6.30pm-8.30pm; �8; email [email protected] to book Join Ken Titmuss for an evening walk with old maps; beyond the bridge and round the most perplexing railway station in London that once upon a time had a platform for the dead. Follow a trail of topographical street names, unremarkable buildings with remarkable stories and call up the memory of local worthies including Emma Cons, Eleanor Coade and the Gold Refiner of Meymott Street. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11560 ALICE IN WONDERLAND: FREE OPEN-AIR MOVIE SCREENING Wednesday 14 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Cushions are available for hire and food and drink can be purchased at the entrance. You are welcome to bring your own picnic (no glass). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11435 LONDON BRIDGE STATION REDEVELOPMENT EXHIBITION Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 September Thu & Fri 8am-7pm; Sat 8am-2pm at London Bridge Station Network Rail is completely transforming London Bridge station. It will be a bigger, better, more spacious station, with a new concourse underneath the platforms and an eye catching roof-scape, made up of undulating canopies. But there will also be the loss of some historic buildings and local businesses and cultural organisations like Southwark Playhouse will be displaced. The exhibition will include updated images, artist's impressions and a model of the new station. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11565 RIVERSIDE ACCESSIBILITY UPDATE: SEE THAMES PATH PLANS Thursday 15 September 4pm-8pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street The Greater London Authority has obtained �4 million funding to upgrade sections of the Thames Path in Southwark and Lambeth to improve accessibility in the run up to next year's Olympic and Paralympics. Works to the Thames Path will be taking place over the winter months of 2011 and are due to be completed by April 2012. The purpose of this session is to give as much information as possible to businesses and residents to help them understand what the level of disruption is likely to be and how the impacts of the works will be mitigated. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11566 ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS: SEE THE PLAY FOR FREE ON BIG SCREEN Thursday 15 September 7pm at Theatre Square, National Theatre, South Bank; free Thursday is the NT Live broadcast of the show at cinemas around the country and they're putting up a big screen in the square outside the theatre. Many of the London cinemas are already sold out, and queues for day seats at the National itself are starting at 5.30am. On Thursday next week you can just turn up, grab some Astroturf space and watch the show live. The cast will do the curtain call outside for the crowd and there'll be dancing and music from the show before the performance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11562 URBAN HERB GROUP From Thursday 15 September 7pm-9pm; �4 Mala Bissoon worked with Living Medicine at the Urban Physic Garden this summer, running tours and workshops. A number of participants were interested in learning more, so in response to that she is starting the Urban Herb Group. Meetings will take place on Hercules Road and will cover activities such as botany, plant identification, wildcrafting, materia medica, making preparations, learning about various health problems and history of medicine. There's more information at http://www.londonherbalist.com or find Urban Herb Group on Facebook. GUILDABLE MANOR: BRIDGE HOUSE YARD DINNER 2011 Thursday 15 September 7pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; email applications to: [email protected] Lecture by John Clark on King Alfred's Statue in Trinity Church Square. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11564 THE KING'S SPEECH: FREE OPEN-AIR MOVIE SCREENING Thursday 15 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Cushions are available for hire and food and drink can be purchased at the entrance. You are welcome to bring your own picnic (no glass). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11436 CLASSICS WITH MY BABY: VIOLIN VIOLINISSIMO Friday 16 September 10.30am (coffee & cake from 10am) at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street; �7 for adults; children come free A classical music concert series for babies and toddlers performed by local mums and award-winning international artists Miaomiao Yu and Philippa Mo. Studies show classical music can bring tremendous benefits to young children, but the idea is simply to bring adults and kids of all ages together for a lively morning of exceptional music. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11484 JOHN HARVARD BOOK GROUP Friday 16 September 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free The book group will this month discuss 'Never Let Me Go' by Kazuo Ishiguro. Coffee and tea will be provided. To pick up a copy of the book or find out more about the group email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11494 FISH TANK: COIN STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD FILM CLUB Friday 16 September 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street; �4; info from Laura Cowell on 020 7021 1600 or [email protected] Everything changes for 15-year-old Mia when her mum brings home a new boyfriend. The film won the jury prize at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival. It also won the 2010 BAFTA for Best British Film. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11430 DIRTY DANCING: FREE OPEN-AIR MOVIE SCREENING Friday 16 September 7.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free riverside open-air cinema. Turn up early to be sure of a seat. Cushions are available for hire and food and drink can be purchased at the entrance. You are welcome to bring your own picnic (no glass). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11437 OPEN HOUSE LONDON Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 September Interesting buildings across London open their doors. Some local highlights: * The House of Antoni & Alison, Southwark Bridge Road * City Hall (top floor now not normally open to public) * 1901 Arts Club, Waterloo * Kirkaldy Testing Museum * Morley College Listing: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/groups/open-house Map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/seriesmap/40 GREAT RIVER RACE ON THE THAMES Saturday 17 September Competitors passing through the City approx 2.15pm-3.40pm Annual 22-mile race on the Thames from Greenwich to Richmond featuring approximately 300 craft. Any traditional-style, coxed boat, propelled by a minimum of four oars or paddles, without sliding seats or riggers, may take part. Each boat is computer-handicapped according to its potential performance, so everyone has an equal chance in this 'slowest away first, fastest last' handicap race. Every year brings a new and unusual boat to test the handicappers. This year's official charity is MediCinema which provides cinemas in hospitals around the UK. There will be disruption to Thames Clippers boat services whilst the race is under way. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11291 JAPAN MATSURI 2011 Sunday 18 September 10am-8pm at County Hall, Riverside Building, County Hall, Belvedere Road; free This annual event brings the Japanese community and Londoners together to enjoy Japanese food, lively music, exotic dance and much more. The event will also reflect on the devastating Tsunami which struck Japan on 11 March. There will be fundraisers, photographic exhibitions and many other events and activities to support survivors. Japanese ambassador Keiichi Hayashi will formally open the day at 11am. This year there will be live performances on the three stages, family activities, a much expanded food market and stall area, as well as an exhibition area, providing day long entertainment and interest for all the family. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11483 THE HIP HOP SHAKESPEARE COMPANY: LIVE ON THE RIVERSIDE STAGE Sunday 18 September 1pm-5pm at Bankside riverside walkway, Bankside; free An afternoon of performances curated by The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company, the music production group founded by MOBO-award winning hip hop artist Akala Daley. Expect lots of rapping of Shakespearean verse. Acts to be announced. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11519 BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM Monday 19 September 6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street Autumn open forum evening to catch up on latest developments. David Stothard from the City of London Corporation will speak about the London River Park planning application. There will also be a presentation on the plans to spruce up Great Suffolk Street by Graeme Sutherland of Adams and Sutherland Architects. Plus updates on Bankside's neighbourhood plan, the pre-Olympics improvements to the riversides walkway and other major local developments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11380 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Merchandiser, Borough Market * Administrative Officer, Leathermarket JMB 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 } * Bermondsey Street - Self contained Offices 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 } * London - the city that... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145209 * Painter decorator required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145208 * Noise on Morocco Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145195 * E&C bus routes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145191 * 2 strong men needed for moving furniture http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145184 * Opera singer needs place to practice http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145183 * Late licence & music application Simon The Tanner http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145171 * Turkish Deli in Borough Market http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145153 * Really early morning taxi to Gatwick from Waterloo http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145093 * Proposal to ban right turns from Grange Rd to The Grange http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145084 * LPC Parking and Clamping http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145079 * Borough Market ...good news ???? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145077 * Florist recommendations wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145058 * Are you a coeliac? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145056 * Riverside pub for a lunch party? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145028 * Local Guitar tuition http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/145022 * Geography Dissertation http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/144999 * New Chinese restaurant on Tower Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/144990 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 } * Small non-serviced office required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/145055 * I'm new to this awesome area! Advice most welcome... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/144498 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ 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 ============================================================