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SE1 Direct 669: What's on this week: your essential guide ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 669 Monday 2 September 2013 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: The Alexander Technique: the key to looking good * What's on this week * September issue of 'in SE1' * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business forum in association with Better Bankside ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } * Borough Market to open on Wednesdays Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7053 * London Bridge passengers given year's notice of disruption Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7052 * Seven-storey advertising banner unfurled at Heygate Estate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7055 * Renzo Piano named senator for life by Italian president Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7056 * Porpoise stranded in Thames could be used for research Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7054 * Council urges Eric Pickles to stop Southwark fire cuts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7051 ============================================================ { Advert: The Alexander Technique: the key to looking good } The Alexander Technique enables us to do everything effortlessly; standing, moving, sitting at our desks, walking up stairs. Even thinking and decision-making are effortless. When we stand well our stomachs look flatter. And when we do things the Alexander way we look good; it's an elegant, youthful way of moving, with sparky eyes and a frown-free face. A recent article in "Ok!" magazine explained how stars like Madonna, Hugh Jackman and Victoria Beckham use the Alexander Technique to enhance their "star quality". What could it do for you? Want to find out more? Contact us to arrange a free introductory session. 020 7928 6378 or youthful@AlexanderCentre.co.uk South Bank Alexander Centre 27 Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NY http://www.AlexanderCentre.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php Now taking bookings for 2014` ============================================================ { What's on this week } BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM: OPEN FORUM Monday 2 September 6.30pm-8.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street Learn about Southwark's new draft supplementary planning document for Blackfriars Road and its environs. Plus updates on community programmes run by Coin Street Community Builders. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14372 ASSOCIATION OF WATERLOO GROUPS AGM Monday 2 September 7pm at Rear Hall, Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Annual general meeting followed by screening of Mike Bruce's A Story of Waterloo tape slide show. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14537 MORLEY COLLEGE OPEN DAY Tuesday 3 September 3.30pm-8pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; free From fashion design, sound engineering and street dance through to poetry, public speaking and maths, Morley College has something for everyone. Meet the tutors and get advice and guidance about courses. Have a look around the college and view the facilities, including art & design and recording studios, plus the library and refectory. You can enrol on the day for selected courses. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14592 LONDON BRIDGE LIVE ARTS DANCE PROGRAMME Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 September 12 noon-4pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free The second annual London Bridge Live Arts summer programme will conclude with a final weekend dedicated to dance. This programme will feature dance commissions, local community performances, workshops & classes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14679 WELCOME BACK EVENT Friday 6 September 12pm-4pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free Brigade Bar & Bistro is throwing a 'welcome back' party at Potters Fields Park in partnership with Team London Bridge. The pop-up restaurant, located by the river, will have a selection of tasty bites made by the apprentices who work alongside head chef Simon Boyle at Brigade. The delicious morsels will include items such as their mini burgers, risotto balls, Prosecco & Pimms jellies and for dessert homemade ice creams. The pop-up restaurant will be taking donations for the Beyond Food Foundation which inspires people who are at risk of or have experienced homelessness to gain meaningful employment. Brigade would like to encourage those attending to bring their lunch on the day and picnic in the park after they have visited the pop-up. Guests will also be able to stay and watch the dance performances being put on as part of the London Bridge Live Arts programme. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14590 BRING IT TO BERMONDSEY Friday 6 September 6pm-8pm at Bermondsey Square, Bermondsey Square; free In the run-up to the Bermondsey Street Festival on 21 September, the Bermondsey Square Hotel has commissioned a programme of free open-air music by local performers. Today's lineup includes singer Delicia Elliott (6pm) and dancer Frances Donohoe "Preying Mantis" (7pm). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14695 THAMES ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK: VAUXHALL Saturday 7 September 10am-11.30am meet on riverside walkway in front of MI6 building at Vauxhall; free Explore the foreshore at the mouth of the lost River Effra with Mike Webber, a leading Thames archaeologist with encyclopaedic knowledge of London and its river. A Mayor's Thames Festival event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14684 THE GREAT RIVER RACE Saturday 7 September Boats expected to pass through central London between 12.10pm and 1.35pm Annual 22-mile race on the Thames from Greenwich to Twickenham featuring approximately 300 craft. Any traditional-style, coxed boat, propelled by a minimum of four oars or paddles, without sliding seats or riggers, may take part. Each boat is computer-handicapped according to its potential performance, so everyone has an equal chance in this 'slowest away first, fastest last' handicap race. Every year brings a new and unusual boat to test the handicappers. There will be disruption to Thames Clippers boat services whilst the race is under way. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13818 NORMAN HARPER: ORGAN RECITAL Saturday 7 September 1.15pm at St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road; free; retiring collection Recital by Norman Harper, organist of St George's Cathedral. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14600 JUMBLE SALE Saturday 7 September 2pm-4pm at Setchell TRA Hall, Hazel Way; 20p A Longfield Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association event. Stalls include clothes, books, CDs, coffees and cakes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14564 WRECK THE SOUTH BANK Saturday 7 September 2pm-5pm at Foyles, Festival Riverside, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Belvedere Road; free Wreck This Journal is a rule-breaking illustrated book which invites readers to muster up their best mistake and experience the creative process by smushing something colourful onto one page or making a paper airplane out of another. Foyles and Penguin are hosting an afternoon of interactive arts and crafts event inspired by Wreck This Journal. Guests are invited to try their hand at wrecking books, posters, postcards, badges and t-shirts, plus watch a specially commissioned artist as they create a display in Foyles' window. There is also a scavenger hunt inside the store with exciting prizes to be won. All ages welcome, just bring a sense of creativity. The event is free and there's no need to book. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14584 THE GREAT BRITISH CARNIVAL COMES TO THE THAMES Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 September 12 noon-9.30pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Some of the UK's top samba and soca bands, accompanied by beautiful, costumed dancers and weird and wonderful carnival creations, showcase a selection of the very best of UK carnival arts and artistry. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14682 BRING IT TO BERMONDSEY Saturday 7 September 3pm-6pm at Bermondsey Square, Bermondsey Square; free In the run-up to the Bermondsey Street Festival on 21 September, the Bermondsey Square Hotel has commissioned a programme of free open-air music by local performers. Today's programme includes a short play called WAIST at 3pm and a comedy/dixie harmonica performance at 4.30pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14696 THAMES ARCHAEOLOGICAL WALK: BANKSIDE Sunday 8 September 10am-11.30am meet at top of stairs by Shakespeare's Globe; free Leading Thames archaeologist and archaeological illustrator Dr Fiona Haughey leads a guided walk on the foreshore exploring 10,000 years of finds beneath your feet. A Mayor's Thames Festival event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14683 BRING IT TO BERMONDSEY Sunday 8 September 3pm-6pm at Bermondsey Square, Bermondsey Square; free In the run-up to the Bermondsey Street Festival on 21 September, the Bermondsey Square Hotel has commissioned a programme of free open-air music by local performers. Today's lineup features the Mia Dance Group (3pm) and Irrational Behaviour Street Art and Theatre Company (4.30pm). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14691 LONDON: THE MODERN BABYLON - COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 9 September 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members Director Julien Temple's epic film is a rousing collage portrait, driven by music, of London from the birth of cinema to now. Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at those living in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) email communityfilmclub@tate.org.uk or join at door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14607 PICTURE PALACE AT THE ELEPHANT: GUIDED WALK Monday 9 September 6.30pm Following the publication of the Picture Palace Map, join local historian Chris Everett for a guided walk tracing The Cosy, The Rialto, The Trocadero, The Picture Parlour and many more. The walk will include a look inside The Coronet and The Cinema Museum. Suggested donation cash on the day �3 to �5. To book your place and find out the starting point, contact Abigail abstripp@gmail.com or 07588 502615. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14725 ============================================================ { September issue of 'in SE1' } The September issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is now on its way to all the usual locations. You can also download the PDF version at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * EmploySE1 Assistant Co-ordinator * Food and Beverage assistant, Southwark Playhouse * Business and Community Assistant, Better Bankside * Painter / decorator, Matching Green 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 } * Small Offices to Let in SE1 * Desk Space and Office Space - short term and long term 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 } * Help in moving furniture http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174092 * Welder http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174091 * Morocco St/Lamb Walk Development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174089 * Lost cat from East Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174074 * Simon Hughes position on Syrian intervention http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/2/174067 * Party venue http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174058 * Parrilladas del Sur http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174055 * Stolen Bikes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174052 * Mouse in flat http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174016 * Euros http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/2/174015 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 } * Office cleaner wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/174112 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 - james.hatts@banksidepress.com SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2013 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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