SE1 Direct 577: Night market in Bermondsey; E&C Photo Trail
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 577

Monday 28 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 }

* Wednesday strikes - map of what's happening in SE1
Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/maps/nov30

* Caphe House tables & chairs can stay in Tanner Street Park
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5691

* Free schools: primary seeks head; secondary holds meeting
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5692

* Is Waterloo Bridge falling down?
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5690

* Tories seek rich benefactor to save Fire Brigade Museum
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5694

* Thames Water's 'super sewer' exhibition draws a crowd
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5693

* Man sexually assaulted in London Bridge Station toilets
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5689

* Oasis plans major development opposite Lambeth North tube
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5688

* Electric car charging points in Magdalen Street & The Cut
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5686

* Heygate demolition brought forward 'by 2 to 3 years'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5682

* Garden Museum's insect hotel inspired by Heygate Estate
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5685

* Choirbook for the Queen launched at Southwark Cathedral
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5683

* Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre: council to sign deal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5681

* Elephant & Castle: have your say on draft planning policy
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5680

* Blackfriars Station: Bankside entrance opens next week
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5679

* Mayor gives �65,000 Olympic legacy cash to SE1 projects
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5678

* Bus route 172: Abellio told to raise its game
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5677

* Waterloo Library to be "relocated to a better building"
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5676

* Police seek man who threatened bus driver @ London Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5675

* Kate Hoey raises plight of Solarcentury in the Commons
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5687

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{ What's on this week }

BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM AGM
Monday 28 November
6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford St
Come and meet your neighbours and find out more about
Bankside issues. A guest speaker from Tate will talk about
the extension of Tate Modern.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11381


COMMUNITY OPEN EVENING AT IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Monday 28 November
6.30pm-8pm at IWM London, Lambeth Road; RSVP to
[email protected]
IWM London invites local residents to come and find out
about the museum's future plans. Presentations at 6.45pm and
7.15pm.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11869


CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT BLACKFRIARS SETTLEMENT
Tuesday 29 November
1pm-4pm at 90-94 Great Suffolk Street
Craft items, tombola, nearly new stall, cakes, snacks etc.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11868


HOW HEALTHY ARE YOU AND YOUR LEGS?: CAFE RESEARCH
Wednesday 30 November
6pm-8pm  at 16th floor, Tower Wing, Guy's Hospital, Great
Maze Pond; to reserve a place call 020 7188 6333 or email
[email protected]
Free discussion event in the Biomedical Research Centre
Cafe. Dr Ashish Patel, Clinical Training Fellow in Vascular
Surgery, will talk about the importance of good circulation
for the health of your legs, the risk factors (such as
diabetes) for developing disease and his research on current
and newer treatments on the horizon for treating poor
circulation of the legs. Refreshments available.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11872


OUR LATIN THING (NUESTRA COSA) - FILM SCREENING AT ELEPHANT
Wednesday 30 November
8pm (doors 7pm) at La Bodeguita, Elephant & Castle Shopping
Centre; �5 on the door or �4 in advance
A cinematic and musical celebration of Latin culture through
a screening of the most famous documentary of New York Latin
music in the 1970s, held in La Bodeguita at the Elephant &
Castle Shopping Centre. Directed by Oscar winner Leon Gast
('When We Were Kings'). Starring Willie Colon, Ray Barretto
and "El Cantante" Hector Lavoe, the footage is spliced with
atmospheric street scenes in Spanish Harlem. This screening
is held to celebrate the film's first official release on
DVD by Strut / Fania.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11862


WATERLOO QUARTER FESTIVE FUN
Thursday 1 December
4pm-8pm  at Lower Marsh
Traditional Christmas celebration which will see Waterloo's
Christmas tree illuminated (5.30pm at Emma Cons Gardens) and
a festive flavour brought to Lower Marsh Market (4pm-8pm).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11731


BERMONDSEY STREET CHRISTMAS: LATE NIGHT SHOPPING
Thursday 1 & Friday 2 December
6pm-9pm on Bermondsey Street and environs
Late night shopping in Bermondsey Street.
Special offers and refreshments in many shops.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11870


MERCY SHIPS CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Thursday 1 December
7pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free; please
email [email protected] if you are planning to attend
A carol service in aid of the work of the Africa Mercy - the
world's largest charity hospital ship. With the Southwark
Cathedral Girls' Choir and the Gentlemen of the Choir.
Donations will be invited from the congregation on the
evening. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served at the
end of the service.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11794


THE stockMKT - NIGHT MARKET IN BERMONDSEY SQUARE
Friday 2 December
5pm-10pm at Bermondsey Square
Bermondsey Square embraces the Christmas spirit this year
with night market accompanied by carol singing and the
lighting of the Christmas tree. The StockMKT is inspired by
the night markets of the Far East. It will feature a
delicious variety of food by the capital's most passionate
and inspirational street food vendors. Stalls will include
artisan jewellery, crafts, furniture and clothing - vintage
meets contemporary - as well as music and entertainment to
surprise and delight. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11840


POP-UP BOOKSTALL IN TRINITY CHURCH SQUARE
Saturday 3 December
daylight hours (weather permitting) at 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/11846


BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' SPECIAL WALKABOUT
Saturday 3 December
Meet 10am at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street; free
Organised by Bankside Residents' Forum for all local
residents who would like to find out more about the recent
building developments in Bankside. The walk also takes in
where to shop, drink and relax. Whether you want the best
fish and chips or need to buy a trombone, you will get a
unique insight into all that is going on in this exciting
neighbourhood where you live.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11871


OPEN STUDIOS IN WATERLOO
Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 December
11am-6pm at Make Space Studios,  Newnham Terrace; free
Situated trackside on the way into Waterloo Station, Make
Space has taken some once abandoned and derelict buildings
and converted them into an inspirational creative space.
Having open studios allows the public to see into the
otherwise private creative space of an artist, enabling you
to view both work and practices in progress from ceramics to
fashion design, Glass slumping and mosaic work, along with
fine art practices of painting, sculpture and illustration.
It is also an excellent opportunity to buy unique and
interesting gifts - just in time for Christmas.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11823


BANKSIDE WALK WITH OLD MAPS
Saturday 3 December
11am; �8; email [email protected] to book
Join Ken Titmuss for a walk with old maps round this ancient
riverside neighbourhood, tracing bear-baiting, early
theatres and lost industries. See on a 16th century map just
what Bankside stews were and walk along Bazalgette's lesser
known masterpiece. Along the way you will encounter Charles
Hopton, Philip Henslowe and Hester Thrale.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11867


CHRISTMAS MARKET - FRIENDS OF SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Saturday 3 December
12pm-5pm  at Southwark Cathedral,  London Bridge; free
Festive atmosphere, browse the stalls, buy beautiful gifts
and enjoy food and mulled wine.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11743


ELEPHANT & CASTLE PHOTO TRAIL
Saturday 3 December
Meet 2.30pm at Walworth Road entrance of Elephant & Castle
Shopping Centre; free
Join photographer Eva Sajovic and writer Sarah Butler for a
walk to launch a trail of photographs and stories around the
Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11873


BROKEN COMMUNITIES? SIMON HUGHES MP PREACHES SUNDAY SERMON
Sunday 4 December
10.30am at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road
Bermondsey & Old Southwark MP Simon Hughes delivers the
third 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/11831


MORLEY WINTER FAIR
Sunday 4 December
11.30am-3.30pm  at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge
Road; free
Morley College's annual winter fair includes stalls,
entertainment, demonstrations and food.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11737

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{ Local job vacancies }

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

See 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 }

* 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

See 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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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Dangerous subcontractors at Hay's Galleria
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148363
* Cambridge don criticises Simon Hughes on Radio 4
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148356
* Trolley hassle at Tesco Old Kent Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148335
* Forced entry at Empire Square
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148333
* Bermondsey Street honey
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148269
* Bike thefts in Lynton Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148257
* Free rehearsal space needed - any suggestions?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148243
* Five a side football
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148214
* Lost cufflink - Marshalsea Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148209
* Blinded by The Shard
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148188
* Bicycle snatched in Bermondsey Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/148186
* Buying freehold from Lambeth?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/148083

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 }

* Payroll services - recommendations needed
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/148161
    
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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