SE1 Direct 594: Your weekly news & events briefing
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 594

Monday 26 March 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 }

* Man stabbed on Bankside: police appeal for witnesses
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5905

* First image of 36-storey tower at Elephant Leisure Centre
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5896

* Public bicycle pump installed in Kennington Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5900

* Early plans for Shell Centre development revealed
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5898

* Woodcarver measures Dickensian wooden dog for replica
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5904

* Councillors veto demolition of Glasshill Street studios
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5903

* Prince Philip in Waterloo for lunch at Union Jack Club
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5902

* You've seen the Shard - now meet the Shardboard box
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5899

* Imperial War Museum to shut for six months from January
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5897

* Matt Jones appointed as Globe Academy principal
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5895

* Archbishop of Canterbury visits Southwark Cathedral
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5894

* Southwark approves new Elephant & Castle planning policy
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5893

* Elizabethan fork found on Bankside to feature on Radio 4
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5892

* Vinopolis to shut wine tour for refurbishment
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5891

* Bike hire station shut for months as workers damage cables
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5890

* London Eye and Tower Bridge in floral art show 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5889

* Dockhead and Old Kent Road fire stations to be rebuilt
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5888

* Museum, gallery or concert hall wanted for Potters Fields
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5887

* Globe Academy pupils meet a prince and two duchesses
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5886

* Bankside businesses get the lowdown on Osborne's Budget
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5901

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{ Advert }

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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.

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{ What's on this week }

ELEPHANT & CASTLE LEISURE CENTRE EXHIBITION
Mon & Tuesday 27 March
12 noon-8pm at Elephant & Castle Leisure Centre, 227
Elephant & Castle; free
See the latest plans for the new leisure centre (with
swimming pool) at Elephant & Castle - as well as the
36-storey tower which will stand in front of it.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12337


BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM: OPEN FORUM
Monday 26 March
6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street; free
Come and meet your neighbours and find out about how the
Diamond Jubilee, Olympics and Paralympics will affect
Bankside.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11749


LAMBETH COOPERATIVE LIBRARIES CONSULTATION
Tuesday 27 March
7pm-9pm  at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh
Do you want to 'coproduce' the library service in Waterloo?
FInd out more at Lambeth Council's consultation on the
creation of a borough-wide network of cooperative libraries.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12211


TEACHERS ON STRIKE
Wednesday 28 March
Which SE1 schools are affected? Map here:
http://www.london-se1.co.uk/maps/mar28


RUSH HOUR CONCERT
Thursday 29 March
6pm at St John's Waterloo,  Waterloo Road; free
Free after-work concert with Southbank Sinfonia. Enjoy a
complimentary glass of wine while you listen. Tchaikovsky
Violin Concerto John Joubert Cello Concerto (London
Premiere) 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12295


GARDENING GROUP IN ARCHBISHOP'S PARK
Friday  
The sun is out, the flowers are blooming and the lettuce and
hops are taking over so join the Friends of Archbishop's
Park at 2pm every Friday in the park. Help to build a cold
frame, water the hops and plant potatoes. Find the gardening
group behind the green door of the male changing room or
look out for members in  yellow high viz vests. The group is
free and open to all. Any children must be accompanied at
all times. Archbishop's Park, Carlisle Lane. Contact Abigail
Tripp 07588 502615 or email
[email protected]


THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Friday 30 March to Sunday 1 April
Fri & Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-6pm at Southbank Centre Square,
Belvedere Road
Learn about the goodness of real artisan fine chocolate,
indulge your taste buds as you go round and buy the perfect
Easter gift for your loved ones... or for yourself!
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11982

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Freelance Sales, SouthbankLondon.com
* Alterations tailor, Image Magic Dry Cleaners
* Part-Time Facilities Assistant � London Bridge

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 }

* 2 Desks for rent, Borough - Carbon Smart

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 }

* Bear Gardens 8 storey hotel - decision this week
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153341
* Cheapest early morning SE1 to Heathrow?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153340
* St Mungos
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153336
* Recommendations for Pedicure in SE1?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153332
* False Alarms
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153315
* Mulberry/Iroko housing co-op survey
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153309
* Electrician Wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153297
* Bike storage
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153200
* Tanner Street Park pavilion - any plans to do it up?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153186
* Save our Nurseries
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153184
* Can anyone recommend a cattery or cat sitter
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153176
* SE1 Community Cricket needs you
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153126
* Printer repairs
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153117
* Nursery and Childcare
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153116
* Castle, new Colombian cafe, Elephant shopping centre
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153089
* Anyone lost a rabbit?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153079
* Estate Agent Advice
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/153076
* Traffic noise on Great Dover Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153075
* Aluminium or stainless steel sheets cut to size
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153073
    
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 }

* Wanted Office Space 1800 - 2000 sqft
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/153234
* Looking for a kitchen to rent
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/153036
    
Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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