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[ SE1 Direct ] Issue 903

Monday 26 March 2018                          ISSN 1750-0656

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

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Drinking water fountain coming to Flat Iron Square
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9566

* Ruby Lucy: details of Lower Marsh's 'lean luxury' hotel
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9565

* Ufford Street: 274-room hotel approved on ex-college land
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9563

* 48-storey tower planned for B&Q site on Old Kent Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9562

* Blackfriars Road bike counter: 80,000 journeys in a month
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9561

* Manifesto calls for 'A Better South Bank for Everyone'
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9560

* Waterloo-Heathrow rail link: Govt calls for private £££
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9559

* #LondonUnited: how city will mark anniversary of attacks
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9558

* London Bridge: Govt to change law on terror insurance
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/9564

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{ What's on this week }

PUBLIC EXHIBITION ON THE FUTURE OF CANTIUM RETAIL PARK 
Monday 26 March 
Mon 4pm-8pm at Unwin & Friary TRA Hall, Frensham Street SE15
Galliard Homes and Aviva Investors are proposing hundreds 
of new homes on the site currently occupied by B&Q, Pets at 
Home, Halfords and McDonald's on the Old Kent Road. Come 
and see the plans. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19337 


BOROUGH NEW MUSIC: FEATURED COMPOSER - GREGORY ROSE
Tuesday 27 March
1pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
Series of lunchtime concerts of work by contemporary
composers. This week's featured composer is Gregory Rose.
Lore Lixenberg (voice), Chris Brannick (marimba), Clare
Simmonds (piano). 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19341


BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM
Wednesday 28 March
6.30pm-9pm  at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street
Bankside Residents' Forum has organised a special meeting
for local people to learn more about - and respond to - the
proposals for a new hotel at 160 Blackfriars Road - as wel
as Peabody's plans for up to 700 homes on the Borough
Triangle (Mercato Metropolitano) site.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19346


THE HISTORY OF BOROUGH MARKET
Wednesday 28 March
7.15pm at Time & Talents, St Marychurch Street, SE16; £2
The Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Society is
delighted to welcome Julie Carver-Pierce, Office & Building
Facilities Manager at Borough Market, who will talk about
the history of this market. 
Info & map: http://www.se16.com/?p=5001


EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday 31 March
11am-6pm  at Gabriel's Wharf,  Upper Ground; free
An afternoon of free family fun on the South Bank. Children
are sent on a mission to find the tasty treats dotted around
Gabriel's Wharf shops, while adults can take part in the
Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a 50 gift voucher. The
free craft activities will run between 12 noon and 3pm. From
1pm, The Daughters of Davis return with a catalogue of crowd
pleasers to entertain you as you enjoy the free tasty treats
provided by Coin Street Community Builders.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19334


DRAWING THE ELEPHANT ATLAS!
Tuesday 3 April
11am-2.30pm  at London College of Communication; free; book
at https://se1.info/2DSuH21
Families are welcome at this drawing day which is part of
the Elephant Atlas event programme. Elephant Atlas is an
exhibition involving artists and writers inspired by the
weird and wonderful Cuming Museum collection. This local
museum collection has everything from Ancient Egyptians to
groovy shoes from the 1960s. Create your own museum
collection, colour, draw and have fun. Use the free kids'
guide created by White Wall Yellow Door to enjoy the
exhibition and create your own book. There will be objects
from the Cuming museum collection as well as the artworks in
the gallery to give you ideas and inspiration. All welcome
but aimed at ages 5 and over. Pushchairs accommodated and
lift access available. This is a free event and you are
welcome to drop in at any time between 11 and 2.30. Event
closes at 3pm. Booking in advance is advised to help
organisers manage numbers.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/19347

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{ Local job vacancies }

- Cleaner / House keeper, The Ragged School
- Community Outreach and Engagement Workers, Morley College
- Part time office assistant, Davies Bakeries 
- Senior Operations Manager, Coin Street Community Builders
- Office Manager, Mark Fairhurst Architects
- Architectural assistant, Mark Fairhurst Architects

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 }

* Rehearsal rooms and office space in SE1

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 }

* Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/216970
* Accountant with SageOne experience
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/216969
* Local Summer fairs/fetes/festivals?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/216943
* Has anyone seen my Tortoiseshell Cat - Potczak?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/216908
* Cycle thefts in Tooley Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/216883

To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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{ Volunteering oportunities }

* Heritage Events Volunteer, Southwark Cathedral

See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/volunteering/

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