SE1 Direct 670: The Mayor's Thames Festival & other events
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 670

Monday 9 September 2013                       ISSN 1750-0656

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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return!
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum
* Business forum in association with Better Bankside

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Revealed: the SE1 skyline in 2023
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7073

* Sean Penn filming 'The Gunman' movie at Tower Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7072

* Great River Race: pictures and video
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7071

* English Defence League supporters march at Tower Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7070

* Metal thieves steal Blitz memorial plaque at Christ Church
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7060

* Controversial Blackfriars Road scheme gets go-ahead
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7066

* Brandon House Borough High Street redevelopment approved
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7065

* Pickles orders public inquiry into Shell Centre scheme
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7063

* Farnham Place: council leader opens new-look street
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7069

* Cyclist injured Tower Bridge Road lorry collision 
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7062

* Police investigate Lambeth Road 'shooting'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7068

* Seven-storey advertising banner unfurled at Heygate Estate
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7055

* Off-duty firefighter helps to save man after heart attack
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7067

* Royal Festival Hall organ returns to the South Bank
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7064

* Thousands of cyclists join South Bank protest
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7059

* Street drinking and begging in Waterloo 'cut by 40 %'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7058

* Round the world yacht race sets off from Tower Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7057

* The Mayor's Thames Festival relaunches as 10-day event
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7074

* Renzo Piano named senator for life by Italian president
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7056

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{ What's on this week }


ROSE REVEALED PROJECT OPEN EVENING
Monday 9 September
4.30pm-7.30pm  at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street;
free
Join the Friends of the Rose Theatre on the archaeological
site of Bankside's first playhouse to give your views on the
exciting plans for the project over the next three years,
turning the site into a major learning and performance
space. Refreshments will be served.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14729

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or 07588 502615. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14725


DR BIKE
Tuesday 10 September
5.30pm-7.30pm  at James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo
Road; free
Bring your bike along to Lambeth Council's free Dr Bike
event in the piazza outside KCL's James Clerk Maxwell
Building (near the BFI IMAX) and get a free safety check an
expert mechanic and lots of friendly advice on cycling and
cycle training.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14078


MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE
Tuesday 10 September
6.30pm at London Bridge Hotel, 8-18 London Bridge Street
Marie Curie Cancer Care are looking for new members to join
their fundraising group in the London Bridge and Bermondsey
area. The group organises events and activities for the
charity, such as Great Daffodil Appeal collections, wine
tasting evenings and pub quizzes. They are holding an
information meeting for anyone who would like to find out
more about the charity and how they can get involved. Please
contact Jeni on 020 7599 7773 to confirm your attendance.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14736


WOMEN OF THE SOUTH BANK GUIDED WALK
Wednesday 11 September
Meet 2pm at Southbank Mosaics, St John's Crypt, 73 Waterloo
Road; free
This walk around various mosaic portraits of the women who
have played a part in the development of the South Bank
area, from Eleanor Coade to Mary Wollstonecraft and, in our
own day, Jude Kelly, is led by David Tootill of Southbank
Mosaics. Part of the Lambeth Heritage Festival.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14504


SKYFALL: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING
Wednesday 11 September
7.30pm at The Scoop at More London,  More London Riverside;
free
Free open-air movie screening next to City Hall. No need to
book, no ticket required, just turn up and take your seat.
Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis
and cannot be reserved. Cushions are available for hire.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14633


WATERLOO LIBRARY BOOK GROUP
Thursday 12 September
6.30pm-8pm  at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free
As part of the Lambeth Heritage Festival, this month the
group discussed Round about a pound a week by Maud Pember
Reeves. How did the poor of Lambeth survive in 1913 and what
was important to them - death insurance when you got
pregnant or coal for the fire? The Fabian Women's Group's
practical response to the poverty of the women of Lambeth
gives vivid descriptions of the lives of working class
people.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14505


CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING
Thursday 12 September
7.30pm at The Scoop at More London,  More London Riverside;
free
Free open-air movie screening next to City Hall. No need to
book, no ticket required, just turn up and take your seat.
Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis
and cannot be reserved. Cushions are available for hire.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14634


MUSEUM IN THE PUB
Thursday 12 September
8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough
High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50); booking advised
[email protected]
For one night only the Cuming Museum will be in the upstairs
room of The Old King's Head. Come and view exhibits from one
of South London's hidden gems - on the bar. Join the staff
of the museum as they talk about the history of this
collection, the fire which devastated the building and the
process of recovery and restoration the museum is
undergoing. The evening starts at 8pm and comprises a series
of talks and a question and answer session with an
opportunity to view a fascinating variety of items of
interest. Some pieces collected by Edward Lovett and items
associated with the cockney visionary artist, Austin Osman
Spare, will be displayed.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14724


TEA AND SMOOZE AT THE TYGER CAFE
Friday 13 September
2pm-6pm  at Archbishop's Park,  Carlisle Lane
Join the Friends of Archbishop's Park for a tea, Smooze and
guided walks around the park and celebrate the success of
this year's SummerFest. Bring friends and family and share
your ideas for next year's event and for the new park cafe;
contact Abigail Tripp 07588 502615 or [email protected]
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14737


DIVERSITY GARDEN PARTY
Friday 13 September
3pm-6pm  at Diversity Garden, 51-53 King James Street; free
Join Bankside Open Spaces Trust for its Autumn garden party
and a celebration of the hard work by local volunteers to
create the new Diversity Garden. Programme includes craft
activities, facepainting and barbecue.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14605


BERMONDSEY ANTIQUE NIGHT MARKET
Friday 13 September
3.30pm-10pm  at Bermondsey Square,  Bermondsey Square; free
First of a new series of occasional afternoon and evening
antiques and vintage markets designed to draw a new audience
to the historic Bermondsey Antique Market held weekly on
Friday mornings. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14646


FEAST - FOOD FESTIVAL AT GUY'S HOSPITAL
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September
Fri from 6pm; Sat from 12 noon & 6pm; Sun 12 noon-6pm at The
Quad, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street; �9 (booking
essential www.wefeast.co.uk )
A year after its first event at London Bridge, Feast returns
to the consultants' car park of Guy's Hospital. Participants
include Jose Pizarro of Bermondsey Street as well as Wright
Brothers and Albion. As well as the food stalls there will
be bars and music.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14731


FRANKENWEENIE: FREE OPEN-AIR FILM SCREENING
Friday 13 September
7.30pm at The Scoop at More London,  More London Riverside;
free
Free open-air movie screening next to City Hall. No need to
book, no ticket required, just turn up and take your seat.
Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis
and cannot be reserved. Cushions are available for hire.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14635


MODERN HISTORY SE1 - LOWER MARSH VINTAGE FESTIVAL
Saturday 14 September
12pm-7pm  at Lower Marsh,  Lower Marsh; free
Re-launching Lower Marsh market by turning the clock back to
the 1960s. A celebration of music, art, fashion and culture,
featuring vintage market stalls, live music and 60s-style
window displays in the shops.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14621


SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE SOUTHWARK YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS
Saturday 14 September
11am-12.30pm  at Shakespeare's Globe,  New Globe Walk
Receive coaching from professional actors and directors,
learn new skills, make friends and perform on stage at the
world's most famous theatre, the home of Shakespeare, right
here in Southwark Shakespeare's Globe is looking for
committed individuals aged 10-18 who would like to develop
their talent and skills as part of Southwark Youth Theatre.
Our Youth Theatre is suitable for young people with a range
of experience, whether looking to take their first steps on
stage or contemplating further study and a career in acting.
Sessions will take place every Saturday during school terms
from October 2013. Workshop auditions are taking place on
Saturday 14 September, 11.00-12.30. To find out more and
book your audition, visit www.shakespearesglobe.com/syt,
call 020 7902 1435 or email [email protected]
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14738


BLUE RIBBON VILLAGE
Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 September
12 noon-6pm at Potters Fields Park,  Tooley Street; free
An interactive river zone displaying organisations involved
with the ecology, history and industries of the Thames. Free
activities all weekend include origami workshops led by
Sesames and clay moulding with Whale of a Time. Sea shanty
choirs will be singing traditional sailor songs and
storytellers will be enchanting all ages with river folklore
from the hidden depths. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14688


FIRING ON THE FORESHORE
Saturday 14 September
12.30pm-6pm  at Bankside foreshore,  Bankside; free
A fire made from Thames driftwood is extinguished by the
incoming tide. In the fire are pots made from Thames clay.
Pots have been fired this way for 6,000 years in the UK. At
12 noon you can see finds from the Thames foreshore and have
your questions answered by leading archaeologist Dr Fiona
Haughey who will lead a free archaeological walk along the
river.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14689


BRING IT TO BERMONDSEY
Saturday 14 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 includes actor/poet Yolanda Mercy (3pm) and
Political Arts Theatre Group (4.30pm).
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14698


1513: A SHIPS' OPERA
Saturday 14 September
7.45pm-8.30pm  at Potters Fields Park,  Tooley Street; free
The centrepiece of The Mayor's Thames Festival, this is a
spectacular, specially composed performance for the Thames
by Richard Wilson RA, twice nominated for the Turner Prize,
and Cultureship directors and artists, Zatorski + Zatorski.
Historic vessels are modified to become marvellous musical
instruments and sculptural pieces in themselves,
resurrecting the lost sounds of the river with steam
whistles, bells, horns hooters, sirens and canon. The
day-long performance starts at sea near the mouth of the
Thames Estuary, when a lone ship makes its way upriver to
join the other mustered vessels at Trinity Buoy Wharf, home
of London's last lighthouse. The fleet will then go on to
present a dazzling finale of sound, light and steam at Tower
Bridge later that night. The vessels will bring back the
historic sounds of the Thames as they perform a live,
moving, operatic concerto against the stunning backdrop of
one of the world's most famous bridges. The ships' opera
will be conducted, by semaphore, from the top of the Trinity
Lightship, a lighthouse on top of a ship.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14681

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Motorbikes stolen near Bermondsey Spa
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174281
* Electrical wholesaler open Sunday?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174267
* Sky broadband in City Walk - BT exchange down
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174253
* EDL March Queen Elizabeth St
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* Does anyone have an unwanted fridge?
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* The Taming of the Shrew at the Rose Theatre
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174213
* Parking around Bermondsey Street on festival day
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174209
* Waterloo East Station - mobile phone interference
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174206
* Blitz in Bermondsey
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/174129

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