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SE1 Direct 596: Your weekly news & events briefing ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 595 Tuesday 10 April 2012 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Counselling & Psychotherapy in 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 } * Pulse nightclub: family statement on 'devastating' murder Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5925 * London Eye Millennium Pier extension installed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5922 * David Cameron joins bakery lesson at Tooley St chef school Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5920 * Stolen bike racket foiled after Borough High Street theft Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5919 * Carluccio's to open at Waterloo Station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5918 * 29-storey development planned for Elizabeth House site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5916 * Heygate Estate: outline planning application submitted Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5915 * Review: The Duchess of Malfi at The Old Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5924 =========================================================== { Advert: Counselling & Psychotherapy in SE1 } Have you ever felt not quite yourself, but didn�t know why? Are you able to stand outside yourself and see what might be wrong? Psychotherapy can act as a mirror and allow you to look at what is bothering you. I offer long and short-term counselling and psychotherapy to individuals with a wide range of difficulties including; Stress, Relationship issues, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues Sex and sexuality issues and Depression To find out more, please don't hesitate to contact me. Daytime and evening appointments are available. James L Smith Psychotherapy 27a Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NY 07734 049 727 [email protected] http://www.James-L-Smith.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ Correction: The advert for office space in London Bridge included in last week's mailing contained an error. The correct price is �2916 + VAT per calendar month rather than �3760 as quoted. We apologise for the error. Call 020 7403 1500 or email [email protected] for details. ============================================================ { What's on this week } ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES Tuesday 10 April 12pm-7pm on South Bank outside Royal Festival Hall; free Today TOMS asks the world to go without shoes for its annual One Day Without Shoes event. Southbank Centre TOMS is hosting a day of music, food, art & crafts and other barefoot happenings - including lots of great 'one for one' offers. The event will offer something for all ages, from Kids Hour with fun creative sessions at 2pm to Happy Hour at 6pm � where those that take their shoes off and attend barefoot at 6pm will be able to take advantage of free coffee, burritos, flowers and other treats while enjoying live music by Matthew and The Atlas. The event will finish with a barefoot walk towards the London Eye. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12435 EXCAVATIONS OF ROMAN WORKSHOPS AT 8-10 MOORGATE Tuesday 10 April 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Lecture by Alison Telfer from Museum of London Archaeology. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11425 LAMBETH COOPERATIVE LIBRARIES CONSULTATION Wednesday 11 April 10am-12pm 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/12212 DICKENS, LAMBETH AND THE RIVER THAMES Thursday 12 April 7pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free Dickens the novelist, Dickens the journalist and Dickens the social reformer: the man came to Lambeth in many guises. Lambeth Archivist, Jon Newman, explores his overlapping accounts and descriptions of the place and in particular of the River Thames that flowed around it and made Lambeth distinct from the rest of London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12433 THAMESLORE: MERMAIDS, PIRATES AND THINGS THAT GO SPLASH IN THE NIGHT Thursday 12 April 8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Tony Malone will be talking about the lore and contemporary traditions of water-folk, journeying from the coast to the estuary to the tidal and on. A South East London Folklore Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12362 CLASSICS WITH MY BABY: THE ART OF SONG Friday 13 April 10.30am (eat cake and mingle from 10am) at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street; adults �10 (children free) at the door Featuring Norbert Meyn (tenor), Philippa Mo (violin) and Miaomiao Yu (piano). From performances in the major halls of Europe, Norbert Meyn (tenor) brings you a programme of art songs from the classical masters. Hear of a child's longing for Spring (here was Mozart in 1791 stuck in Viennese snow); flowers and burning love (Haydn felt this long before Elvis); the hurly-burly of roaring cannons and ships at sea (Haydn again) and tales of wandering spirits... The classical series for babies and toddlers this month opens its doors to children of all ages for this Easter holiday concert. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12130 YOUR LONDON: FAMILY ART WORKSHOP Friday 13 April 11.30am at Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street; free A fun day for children, their mums and dads, uncles, aunts and grannies and granddads. Led by the Royal Watercolour Society artists who will help you get creative and paint a panorama of what you see around you just outside the gallery - St Paul's, the Millennium Bridge, Shakespeare's Globe, the River Thames, the new Blackfriars Bridge and the City over the river. Or come and share images of your own street or house. All materials will be provided. No booking required - just show up on the day. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12282 TASTE OF INDIA FOOD MARKET Friday 13 to Sunday 15 April Fri 12 noon-8pm; Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 12 noon-6pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road For two weekends during the Alchemy festival, the Taste of India market transforms Southbank Centre Square into a bustling Indian market Food, fashion, jewellery and crafts are on sale. There will be cooking demonstrations too. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12381 HIDDEN WONDERS MYSTERY HUNT: THE SINS OF SOUTHWARK Saturday 14 April Meet 1pm at The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street; suggested fee �10; booking essential On this mystery hunt you'll explore the dark past of Bankside and Borough, solving clues to reveal the truth behind a Dickensian crime. As you crack the case you'll discover a side of Southwark you never knew. A fun adventure for the curious, the cunning, friends and families. Come as a team or join one at the start. The hunt lasts about two hours. Places are limited so booking is essential. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12266 TNRA PORCH SALE Saturday 14 April 10am-3pm at Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square; free Hundreds of secondhand books very cheap, plus CDs, DVDs and bric-a-brac at great prices. In aid of Trinity Newington Residents' Association funds. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12355 ELEPHANT LOST AND FOUND: GUIDED WALK WITH JOHN CONSTABLE Saturday 14 April 11am (meet 10.45am) at Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road; �7 (conc �5) This walk around Elephant & Castle and the Walworth Road explores the sites of the old pubs and music halls, the zoo and pleasure gardens, and much more � from Georgian times through the Blitz to the latest redevelopments. Rediscover long lost places and famous or forgotten residents - from Charlie Chaplin to Austin Osman Spare. Led by John Constable, author of The Southwark Mysteries and Secret Bankside. No advance booking. Please arrive early to be sure of a place. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12374 JUMBLE SALE Saturday 14 April 2pm-4pm at Setchell TRA Hall, Hazel Way; 20p A Longfield Estate Tenants' & Residents' Association event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12322 TINO SEHGAL WORKSHOPS AT TATE MODERN Sunday 15 April to Sunday 18 March 4pm-9pm each day at Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, Bankside; to take part or for further information contact [email protected] Tate Modern is offering local residents and workers the opportunity to participate in workshops with the artist Tino Sehgal, which will take place in the Turbine Hall out of the normal museum opening hours. During these workshops, Sehgal will explore ideas behind his practice with the group. The workshop activities will include game-like conversational and movement exercises, as well as the opportunity to experiment and create your own exercises. Those of all ages and experience are welcome, participation is free. Refreshments will be provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12195 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Freelance Sales, SouthBankLondon.com * Alterations tailor, Image Magic Dry Cleaners 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 ============================================================ { 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 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } * New Burgess Park Playground http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153993 * New barbershop on Great Suffolk Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153985 * Pie and mash http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153941 * Want to join a choir http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153932 * Best burger in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153931 * Holland & Barrett opening in Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153873 * Getting to Stansted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153850 * TV reception problems http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153840 * Car Boot Sale SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153806 * Byron Burgers on The Cut http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153788 * 63 Alscot Road SE1 building site security http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153777 * LCC Big ride 28th April - local meeting point? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153761 * Tower Bridge New Lighting - First look http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153743 * Abbey Street - where does it start and finish? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/153725 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 } * 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 ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2012 Bankside Press Postal address: 27 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NY ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================ You have received this email because you signed up to receive weekly mailings about SE1 news and events. 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