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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 273 http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Monday 30 January 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news from the London SE1 website * Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! * What's on this week * February issue of 'in SE1' * Competition: Tower Bridge Valentine's Evening 2006 * Local business news from the London SE1 website * Features from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * From the SE1 Blog ============================================================ [ Local news from the London SE1 website ] Remember you don't have to wait till SE1 Direct drops into your mailbox to get a local news fix. The London SE1 website offers the latest news throughout the week. And you can now view that news on a map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/map.php * "Three sisters" towers planned for Waterloo station More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1970 * Bankside police officer stands trial More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1969 * Boy stabbed in eye at Geoffrey Chaucer school More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1967 * Cash for cathedral repairs More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1966 * Simon Hughes in media storm over sexuality revelations More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1965 * David Morley murder and Waterloo attacks: four sentenced More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1964 ============================================================ [ Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! ] Help is right at hand! We can HELP you with your - Tax Return lodgement - Tax Planning - Bookkeeping, VAT returns or Payroll needs - New Business Start Up We offer a comprehensive range of accountancy and tax services and now able to offer free new business starter kits for start ups. You can subscribe to our monthly FREE electronic tax newsletter online at our website http://www.elanand.co.uk Elan & Co, Unit 3 Cedar Court 1 Royal Oak Yard SE1 3GA Ph: 020 7403 1500, [email protected] We are located near London Bridge, just off Bermondsey Street. ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ [ What's on this week ] Each week we select a few highlights from the community and cultural events taking place over the next seven days. For a more comprehensive what's on guide check out 'in SE1' - our monthly printed publication - see http://www.inSE1.co.uk for details. NETWORKING EVENT WITH LondonMICE Monday 30 January 6pm-8.30pm at The Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street; �20 Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1007 If your business is linked to the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) Industry, then come along to LondonMICE's January networking event at The Jerwood Space. In addition to plenty of networking opportunities, the event will feature a special presentation from renowned motivational speaker Christopher Howell on "Problem solving techniques for your business challenges". For bookings and information call 020 7787 5998 or email [email protected] NEW LONDON BRIDGE HOUSE 'BABY SHARD' - PUBLIC EXHIBITION Tuesday 31 January & Wednesday 1 February Tue 12 noon-8pm & Wed 10am-6pm at New London Bridge House, London Bridge Street Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=1093 New London Bridge House sits on the island between London Bridge Hotel and London Bridge Bus Station. It is a 22-storey 1970s concrete building standing 90 metres high. Sellar Property Group has recently submitted a planning application to Southwark Council for the redevelopment of the site. Redevelopment of the building will also encompass the establishment of a new public piazza and a new redesigned bus station at London Bridge. The development team will be on hand to explain the scheme and answer any questions. News: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1916 Forum: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/44427 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 1 February 7pm at Aylwin Girls� School, 55 Southwark Park Road, SE16 Map: http://quicklink.se1direct.co.uk/?id=705 Meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Agenda includes Setchell Estate football pitch report back, Bermondsey Spa and Bermondsey Square. Deputation by Barry Mason of Southwark Cyclists putting forward a proposal to remove motor traffic from Bermondsey Street. Presentation on drugs awareness and drugs related crime by Althea Smith of Southwark Police Consultative Group. Members to announce any decisions made during the meeting, including a school governor appointment to Snowfields School and traffic reports on Reverdy Road, Balaclava Road, Culloden Close, Morocco Street and Argyle Street http://www.southwark.gov.uk/communitycouncil INTRODUCTION TO ENTERPRISE Wednesday 8 February 10.15am-2pm Do you live in Waterloo and have a business or self-employment idea you�d like to develop? Would you like to come to a free training session? If so please contact Abigail at oneLondon on 07792 471115 or email [email protected] to book a place on this free training session. ------------------------------------------------------------ Running an event? http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php ============================================================ [ February issue of 'in SE1' ] The February issue of 'in SE1' - our essential monthly printed guide to what's happening in the area - is available in electronic form from http://www.inSE1.co.uk Printed copies will be arriving at all the usual locations from Tuesday onwards - find your nearest pick-up point with our interactive map: http://www.inSE1.co.uk/map.php ============================================================ [ Competition: Tower Bridge Valentine's Evening 2006 ] On the evening of Tuesday 14 February Tower Bridge will be opening its doors for romance - and SE1 Direct has a pair of tickets to give away! For just �10 per couple, guests will climb the original Victorian staircase to the top of Tower Bridge. On arrival within the magnificent glass-covered Walkways, 42 metres above the River Thames, they will enjoy a glass of bubbly whilst taking in the incredible views of London. Guests will exit on the south side, just a short walk away from an array of quality restaurants, ideal for continuing an evening to remember. Tickets available exclusively via lastminute.com: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/lastminute/ SE1 Direct has a pair of tickets to give away - for your chance to win, simply answer this simple question: How many metres above the river are Tower Bridge's walkways? Email your answer to [email protected] by 5pm on Tuesday 31 January. Remember to include your contact details so we can get in touch if you are the lucky winner. The winner will be selected at random from the correct entries received. The editor's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. ============================================================ [ Local business news from the London SE1 website ] News for and about local businesses, big and small * Paul Smith opens shop in Borough Market More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1971 ============================================================ [ Features from the London SE1 website ] Stories about SE1 people and places * Fr Liam says farewell to the Borough More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/1968 ============================================================ [ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ] Our weekly digest of topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list.php?1 - New buildings - but where is the transport infrastructure? - Our MP [Simon Hughes] - A loved Borough resident is leaving after 18 years... - White Pepper - Incident in Leroy Street - Scaffolding near St George's Circus - Madeira Cafe coming to Waterloo - Spa gardens - Bermondsey Abbey Archaelogical Dig - Restaurants in The Blue - Apache over SE1 - Little building [Bermondsey Watch House] - Bin men - Potters Fields - Personal Trainer To read and respond to these discussions and more, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list.php?1 ============================================================ [ From the SE1 Blog ] On the blog this week: - Kate Hoey backs Radio 4 UK theme - Krispy Kreme doughnuts coming to Waterloo - Local tories concerned about high rise buildings Read all this and more: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/blog/ ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk/inclusion.php Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2006 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================