SE1 Direct 589: Pancake Race; Children's Book Swap; Potato Day & more
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 589

Monday 20 February 2012                       ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Waterloo Conference Centre 
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* What does Lambeth co-op libraries plan mean for Waterloo?
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5840

* Recycling bin for electrical appliances at Mint St Park
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5835

* Artists shortlisted for Union Street public art commission
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5838

* Work starts on new LSBU student centre
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5837

* Queen visits Lambeth Palace for Diamond Jubilee reception
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5839

* Princess Alexandra opens Mental Health Foundation offices
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5836

* Offer: 20% off food at lunchtime at Waterloo Bar & Kitchen
See: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/promotions/barkitchen/

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Last week's newsletter featured a story about the Lambeth
snow wardens scheme and the relative lack of take-up in the
north of the borough. Since the item was published it has
been brought to our attention that members of the Lambeth
Estate Residents' Association have trained as snow wardens
and cleared local pavements on 4/5 February. We are happy to
set the record straight and apologise to LERA and its
members.
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{ Advert }

Waterloo Conference Centre Day Delegate Rate starting from
as little as �29 incl. tea/coffee machine, water & finger
buffet.

Come in and talk to Anna or call her on 020 7902 6062 or
email [email protected] to make an appointment.

You'll be amazed at what we have available.

http://www.waterlooconferencecentre.co.uk

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Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php
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{ What's on this week }

BETTER BANKSIDE PANCAKE RACE IN BOROUGH MARKET
Tuesday 21 February
12pm-2pm at Jubilee Market, Borough Market, Winchester Walk
The simple Shrove Tuesday relay race is open to teams from
local businesses. Five heats plus a winners' race run inside
Borough Market's Jubilee Market will establish Bankside's
best pancake tossers. Entry fees will be donated to local
charity Paintings in Hospitals, based at the Menier Gallery.
If you don't enter a team come along and watch the teams
battle it out and enjoy pancakes from Baxters, The Refectory
and more.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12101


LAMBETH PROSPECTS GALLERY TALK
Wednesday 22 February
3.10pm & 6pm at Morley Gallery, 61 Westminster Bridge Road;
free; booking essential 020 7450 1826 or
[email protected]
Jon Newman talks about the history of North Lambeth and its
riverside seen through the paintings, drawings and
photographs on show in the Lambeth Prospects exhibition. Jon
Newman is Archives Manager at Lambeth Archives and
co-curator of the exhibition.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12200


LAMBETH COOPERATIVE LIBRARIES CONSULTATION PUBLIC MEETING
Wednesday 22 February
6pm-9pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road
Lambeth Council is holding a series of public meetings
around the borough to discuss the next steps in its review
of the library service. Last November the Lambeth cabinet
considered the findings of the libraries commission. Now the
council is holding a further consultation on how to take
forward the commission's recommendations at the same time as
implementing budget cuts. NB the WCDG meeting previously
advertised for this date at 7pm has been postponed until 29
February.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12203


RUSH HOUR CONCERT WITH SOUTHBANK SINFONIA
Thursday 23 February
6pm-7.15pm  at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road; free
Free concert by Southbank Sinfonia. Enjoy a complimentary
glass of wine and experience the fresh sound of Britain's
leading orchestral academy for young professionals. An
all-American programme with a young American conductor.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12160


LONDON CHILDREN'S BOOK SWAP
Saturday 25 February
10am-6pm  at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall,  Belvedere
Road; free
Bring along old books to swap and get new stories to share.
Imagine Children's Festival at Southbank Centre is teaming
up with Discover Children's Story Centre, V&A Museum of
Childhood, Polka Theatre and arts and literature
organisations across London, to celebrate reading and make
this a giant book swap.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11986


LONDON CHILDREN'S BOOK SWAP
Saturday 25 February
10.30am-4.30pm  at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street; free
A free event for children to visit the theatre and swap a
book. There will be storytelling, arts & crafts and plenty
of books to swap.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12151


LONDON CHILDREN'S BOOK SWAP
Saturday 25 February
10am-2pm  at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education,
Webber Street; free
An opportunity for children and adults to choose a book from
a selection to swap with one of their own as well as
book-related activities for children. Even if the child
hasn't got a book they wish to swap they can come along and
pick one up for free. Southwark children and adults are
invited to to drop in to swap books, listen to tales from
storytellers and enjoy activities together.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12115


POTATO DAY AT THE GARDEN MUSEUM
Saturday 25 February
10.30am-4pm  at Garden Museum,  Lambeth Palace Road; normal
museum charges apply
Pennards Plants will be in residence with 80 plus varieties
of seed potatoes for sale by the single tuber with some
unusual and rare varieties not often seen. Advice on choice
of varieties will be available and cultural help too. An
ideal opportunity for Londoners to stock up with their
kitchen garden needs for the season all in one place. There
will be potato printing for children with printed tea towels
to take away. The cafe will serve a "potato-friendly" menu
on the day.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12154


JUMBLE SALE IN BERMONDSEY
Saturday 25 February
2pm-4pm  at Setchell TRA Hall,  Hazel Way; entrance 20p
Setchell Estate TRA event. Refreshments and bargains galore.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12089


TATE MODERN VOLUNTEER VISITOR HOSTS - TASTER SESSION
Saturday 25 February
3pm at Tate Modern,  Bankside; to book, call Antony
Woodruffe on 020 7401 5215 or email [email protected]
Want to make someone's day? Talk to people, share your
knowledge or gain new skills? Tate is inviting local
residents to consider becoming a Volunteer Visitor Host at
Tate Modern. To find out more, come along to a taster
session on Saturday.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12204


MUSIC TO DIE FOR: NEW RENAISSANCE VOICES CONCERT
Saturday 25 February
7.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �8 at the door
To accompany the installation of David Mach's controversial
crucifixion sculpture, Die Harder, in Southwark Cathedral,
early music specialists New Renaissance Voices sing Josquin
'Missa Pange Lingua', Isaac 'Choralis Constantinus', Schutz
'Seven Last Words from the Cross' and J S Bach 'Jesu meine
Freude'. Voices and viols directed by Bruce Saunders.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12155


BERMONDSEY WALK WITH OLD MAPS
Sunday 26 February
2pm-4pm; �8; email [email protected] to book
Ken Titmuss leads a Walk with Old Maps through the one time
leather-making district to the site of Bermondsey Abbey.
Along the way you will discover signs of the philanthropy
that addresed the poverty of the area in bygone years.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12202

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Trainee Home Energy Use Assessors, WCDG
* Female tradespeople, Home Jane
* Evening Assistant, London Centre of Contemporary Music

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 }

* Ground Floor Unit now available for letting

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 }

* Noise disturbance in Great Dover Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151788
* Restaurant suggestion: Sunday evening near London Bridge
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151770
* Superb house for sale on Bermondsey Street: 
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151713
* Urban fox watch
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151700
* Meeting venue wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151688
* Street Party for Queen's Diamond Jubilee
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151685
* Best place for bikini wax?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151682
* Badminton buddy wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151676
* Eyebrow wax + tint SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151666
* Art activities for children
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151649
* Locksmith in SE1 open Saturday
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151600
* Doggie-bags in SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151596
* Lant Street 1935
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151594
* Electrical Repairs - E&C
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/151558

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 }

* Planning for Olympics disruption...
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/151568
* Desk Space Wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/151401
    
Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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