SE1 Direct 576: your weekly news and events briefing
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 576

Monday 21 November 2011                       ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Connecting London - IT support
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum
* Noticeboard: Blackfriars Settlement seeks trustees

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Want to open a cultural attraction next to Tower Bridge?
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5667

* Saturday farmers' Market to leave Bermondsey Square
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5666

* Tooley Street building demolished to keep terrorists away
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5665

* Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals launch iPhone app
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5664

* Blackfriars station 'for Bankside & South Bank'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5656

* Tesco Metro opens in Tooley Street
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5655

* London's Olympic year to start with London Eye fireworks
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5670

* Capsule used to rescue Chilean miners now on show in SE1
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5668

* Thames Water to exhibit latest 'super sewer' proposals
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5673

* Terence Conran exhibition opens at Design Museum
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5660

* Honorary doctorate for "local institution" Peter Tatchell
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5659

* Archbishop's Park shelter restored
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5669

* London Bridge & Waterloo Stations "very busy" for Olympics
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5658

* London Fire Brigade Museum closure "ill-conceived"
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5657

* South Bank's 'traditional' Christmas market now open
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5671

* Ibrahim Shote receives Unicorn's first Joanna David Award
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5661

* Southwark's historic Court Leet holds annual sitting
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5662

* IWM's WWI centenary plans get thumbs-up from Lottery Fund
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5672

* Sponsored sleepout in Southwark Cathedral churchyard
Sign up now: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/5644

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{ What's on this week }


WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 23 November
7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road
Annual general meeting of the group that monitors proposed
developments in Waterloo.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10365


THAMES TUNNEL PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 November
Thu & Fri 2pm-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm at Beormund Community
Centre, 177 Abbey Street
Find out about Thames Water's revised 'super sewer'
proposals, including an extension to Shad Thames Pumping
Station in Maguire Street and a major construction site at
Chambers Wharf.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11827


ARTESIAN WANDERS LAUNCH PARTY: RIVER NECKINGER
Thursday 24 November
6.30pm-midnight at The Draft House, 206-208 Tower Bridge
Road; RSVP [email protected]
FIJI Water has linked up with le cool London to launch a
series of interactive self-guided walking tours tracing the
routes of London's subterranean rivers. Curated by le cool
London editor Mat Osman, the Winter edition launches this
week and focuses on the River Neckinger which flowed into
the Thames at what is now St Saviour's Dock. Walkers are
invited to follow an audio podcast featuring actor Philip
McGinley, local historians and experts such as skyscraper
specialist Herbert Wright and others. The Artesian Wanders
podcast, Google map for smartphones and a printable map are
all downloadable free via the le cool London blog from
Thursday. Before hitting the SE1 streets, would-be walkers
are welcome to learn more and meet the team behind the tours
at the Artesian Wanders launch party where there will be
complimentary drinks from Palm Breweries and music from DJs
Fear of Theydon and Oliver Keens.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11863


FREE FROM... FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday 25 to Sunday 27 November
Fri & Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm) at Southbank Centre
Square,  Belvedere Road
This new food festival brings together many 'free from' food
specialists and the growing number of artisan producers who
create a range of gluten, wheat, dairy, sugar and/or egg
free goods. The festival is for all food lovers, as well as
people affected by the foods around them, including
coeliacs, those with other food intolerances (dairy in
particular) and anyone curious about making lifestyle
changes to their diet. Producers are on hand to give talks
and demonstrations, and, as it's close to Christmas, many
traders have gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free seasonal
produce available to purchase on the day, or order for the
festive season.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11593


THE OTHER ART FAIR
Friday 25 to Sunday 27 November
11am-6pm at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf,  Barge House
Street; �6 in advance or �10 on the door
Buy affordable art direct from 100 of the UK's best
unrepresented artists. With talks, walks and special
activities, this is not just any art fair, this is an
experience.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11787


POP-UP BOOKSTALL
Saturday 26 November
daylight hours (weather permitting) in Trinity Church Square
Lots of secondhand books, fiction and non-fiction for sale
outside 57 Trinity Church Square. Most books cost 50p. Also
CDs. Stock will change each time, so it is worth coming
back. Proceeds in aid of Trinity Newington Residents'
Association funds.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11845


OPEN STUDIOS AT ASC STUDIOS 
Saturday 26 November
12pm-6pm at Erlang House, 128 Blackfriars Rd & other venues
A chance to visit the artists' studios run by ASC at Erlang
House in Blackfriars Road, 235-341 Union Street and 38-40
Glasshill Street. Erlang House on Blackfriars Road boasts
129 studios, a gallery space and other display areas that
for the occasion will be hosting a group exhibition, special
events and talks. The Meeting Room will host the
collaborative projects Open Shelves, curated by Kate Morell
and Hannah Warren, a temporary reference library generated
from books on loan from artists in Erlang House which,
displaying books chosen for their high visual content,
encourages an exchange of visual material and ideas between
practices at ASC studios. 20x20, curated by Nick Turvey,
will give the public the opportunity to attend a series of
ultra-brief presentations, based on the Pecha Kucha idea.
Each artist gets 20 slides and 20 seconds to talk about each
one, so a total length of just under 5 minutes, resulting in
a quick fire representation of thoughts and ideas. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11824


CHRISTMAS FAIR AT ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL
Saturday 26 November
1pm-4pm  at Amigo Hall, St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road
The cathedral's popular Christmas Fair will take place in
the recently refurbished Amigo Hall. There will be fun and
games for all the family and all the usual favourites:
tombola, toy stall, books, cakes, Father Christmas's grotto
and many other stalls. The cathedral would welcome donations
of toys, new toiletries, china, glass, books, CDs, DVDs &
bottles for the tombola (no jumble, electrical goods or old
clothes). Raffle with top prize of �500.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11733


PATTERNS OF PILGRIMAGE: 4TH-21ST CENTURY
Saturday 26 November
4pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street;
�5
Dr Dee Dyas (York University) delivers the Confraternity of
Saint James' annual Constance Storrs Memorial Lecture.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11760


FUNERAL SENTENCES ON THE DEATH OF QUEEN MARY: ACT OF
REMEMBRANCE
Saturday 26 November
7pm-9pm  at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; Free
tickets from [email protected]
Long-term mental health service users Sarah Wheeler and
Thomas Tobias explore insights to be gained from mental
illness and recovery. The first of three successive evenings
is called Act of Remembrance. Each event is Son et Lumiere
journey of images, music and poetry and takes place in St
George the Martyr crypt. All welcome but seats must be
booked in advance. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11853


WE GOTTA GET POWER, WE GOTTA GOVERN: TAMSIN OMOND
Sunday 27 November
10.30am at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road
Activist Tamsin Omond delivers the second sermon in St
John's Waterloo's Advent series entitled 'Powerful or
Powerless?'. Part of the regular weekly Parish Communion
service.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11830


THE ADVENT PROCESSION: 'THE PROMISED WORD'
Sunday 27 November
6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge
The readings and music reflect the Advent theme of
expectation and preparation, as the Church celebrates the
coming of Christ the Word in his incarnation. Texts are from
the King James translation of the Bible. Come early to get a
seat.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11745


FUNERAL SENTENCES ON THE DEATH OF QUEEN MARY: ACT OF
REBELLION
Sunday 27 November
7pm-9pm  at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
tickets from [email protected]
Long-term mental health service users Sarah Wheeler and
Thomas Tobias explore insights to be gained from mental
illness and recovery. The second of three successive
evenings is called Act of Rebellion. Each event is Son et
Lumiere journey of images, music and poetry and takes place
in St George the Martyr crypt. All welcome but seats must be
booked in advance. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11854


FUNERAL SENTENCES ON THE DEATH OF QUEEN MARY: ACT OF
REFORMATION
Monday 28 November
7pm-9pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; Free
tickets from [email protected] 
Long-term mental health service users Sarah Wheeler and
Thomas Tobias explore insights to be gained from mental
illness and recovery. The last of three successive evenings
is called Act of Reformation. This event, on William Blake's
birthday, is Son et Lumiere journey of images, music and
poetry and takes place in St George the Martyr crypt. All
welcome but seats must be booked in advance. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11855

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Senior Administrator, Coin Street Community Builders
* Childcare Assistants x3, Coin Street Community Builders
* Communications Assistant, Coin Street Community Builders

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 }

* Studio space / desk space for rent in Peacock Yard SE17
* Desk/office space for hire, Siobhan Davies Studios
* Office spaces at The Alaska Building, Grange Road

Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99:
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Waterloo boundary changes - what do you think?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/147894
* Gas fitter / plumber wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148068
* Increased noise from trains leaving Waterloo East
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148055
* 30th birthday venue
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148018
* Borough Market - Morel Mushrooms
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/147987
* Horrible clanking noise
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/147986
* Japanese restaurant, Tower Bridge Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/147876
* Honking Horn at 6am on Tanner St!
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/147845

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 }

* Small Office space for 2 people?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/147919
* Desk needed for 2+ months
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/147900

Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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{ Noticeboard }

BLACKFRIARS SETTLEMENT 

In 2012 we will be celebrating our 125th anniversary of
creating opportunities with our local community across
Borough, Bankside, West Bermondsey and Waterloo.

We run services for children, for young people, older
people, for those who use mental health services and for
those seeking further education. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR ALL OUR FUTURES

With our NEW CENTRE opening in 2012/13, we are looking for
volunteer trustees to represent local cultures, genders and
age groups in order to help us meet the challenges of the
next few years.

If you can offer your time, skills or experience,
particularly  local knowledge, community needs, finance and
development, marketing or fundraising please do give us a
call.

You are also welcome to our AGM on Thursday 1 December 2011
where you can meet other trustees, staff and users of our
services.

Contact [email protected] for
a first discussion about what we could do together.

If you prefer to phone please call 020 7928 9521

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