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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 313 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 6 November 2006 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you want to pay less tax? * Competition: Win tickets for the BFI IMAX * What's on this week * November issue of 'in SE1' out now * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ============================================================ [ Local news & features 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. You can also see the news on a map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/map * Sir Trevor McDonald launches Southwark community TV Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2428 * Architecture Foundation HQ gets green light from planners Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2416 * Elephant regeneration race reaches final stage Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2420 * City Hall blackout highlights climate change danger Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2429 * Westminster Bridge's fascia-lift Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2427 * Local Eritrean refugees feature in Belonging exhibition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2426 * A window on the world of art - in Borough High Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2425 * Mill Street boat blaze drama Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2421 * Princess Anne thanks Evelina donors Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2419 * Hybrid bus coming soon to London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2418 * Appeal for missing man who jumped off London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2417 * Lynton Road school wins Prime Minister's award Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2415 * Challenges for London Bridge businesses 2012 and beyond Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2414 * Waterloo teenagers stage youth awards ceremony Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2413 * Tour de France route through SE1 confirmed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2411 * Were you a Tommy's or Guy's baby? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2410 * Southwark's star volunteers receive awards Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2424 ============================================================ [ Advert: Do you want to pay less tax? ] Talk to us to learn how! We can HELP you with your * Company or Personal Tax Return Preparation * Tax Planning and advice * Bookkeeping, VAT returns or Payroll needs * Accounts Preparation * Audit & Assurance * Monthly Management reports * New Business Start Up Advice and Company formation * Specialist Property Tax advice We offer a comprehensive range of Accountancy and Tax Services for fixed fees and also can offer Business consultancy and Finance and Mortgage and insurance services. Why not subscribe to our FREE monthly electronic tax newsletter at our website http://www.elanand.co.uk or our FREE quarterly electronic mortgage newsletter at our website http://www.elan-fs.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 Now booking for FEBRUARY - get in quick while there's space! ============================================================ [ Competition: Win tickets for the BFI IMAX ] Win free tickets for an After Dark film at the BFI IMAX during November - 15 pairs to be won! After Dark has just returned to the BFI IMAX at Waterloo, presenting either classic film favourites so you can catch them again on the big screen or current hit films - very handy for SE1 residents! Films will be shown during the evening in their original 35mm format using traditional cinema projection (NB. not IMAX or IMAX DMR). The image will fill approximately one third of the screen and will be one of the largest pictures in London, with top quality sound. With a superb view from steeply raked seats and alcoholic drinks available to buy - and take into the screen - not only is it local, but it's also one of the best cinemas in the UK in which to watch a movie. We have 5 pairs of tickets to be won for each of the next three films in the November After Dark programme: Fri 10-Thu 16 The Black Dahlia (Brian De Palma, 2006) Fri 17-Thu 23 The Devil Wears Prada (David Frankel, 2006) Fri 24-Thu 30 The Departed (Martin Scorsese, 2006) For timings and details on future After Dark programmes go http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/at/47/bfi-imax To enter, simply answer this easy question: * Where is the BFI IMAX? a) Waterloo b) Leicester Square c) Surrey Quays Send your answer and contact details to [email protected] Closing date is 5pm on Tuesday 7 November. Winners will be contacted by email. ============================================================ [ 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 comprehensive what's on guide visit http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/ or pick up a copy of our free monthly printed publication, 'in SE1'. SINGLE SHOT OUTDOOR SCREENING AT THE SCOOP Monday 6 November 5.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Specially commissioned film and video pieces by well-known artists and works gathered from an open call for submissions from new talent, seeking out anyone with creative ideas. The distinguishing feature of the project is that all the works being produced are shot in one single take. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1149 BERMONDSEY SQUARE: INFORMATION & ARCHAEOLOGY Monday 6 November 6.30pm at Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove Presentation and three short films from the developers of the Bermondsey Square site, showing the findings from their archaeological explorations. Followed by question and answer session. Refreshments provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1139 COMMUNITY FILM CLUB: FIRES WERE STARTED Monday 6 November 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern, Bankside; free A 1943 film about the Blitz and an Imperial War Museum black and white short showing the Victory Parade in Borough High Street. 73 minutes. Membership is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark. To become a member email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1098 ELEPHANT STORIES - FAITH AROUND THE ELEPHANT Tuesday 7 November 7pm-9pm at Keyworth Centre, Keyworth Street Faith Around the Elephant is a new network growing up for people of faith living, working or worshipping around the Elephant and Castle who would like to meet their neighbours from different religious and spiritual traditions. This will be an opportunity to meet each other, share stories about elephants from religious sources with Sarah Clive from state of the heart storytelling and discuss ideas for future meetings and events. All are welcome and there will be halal and vegetarian refreshments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1141 SAVE PEABODY HOMES MEETING Tuesday 7 November 7.30pm at Bankside House, 24 Sumner Street All Peabody residents welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1231 BARE BONES: THE 5 MAN SHOW Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 November 8pm at Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St George's Road Performed in the round, The 5 Man Show is an up close and personal triple bill of new work for five male dancers incorporating an eclectic mix of dance, theatre, humour and breathtaking lift sequences. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1000 SPECIALS: BUSINESS BREAKFAST BRIEFING: OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WORKERS TO BECOME SPECIAL CONSTABLES Thursday 9 November 8.15am-9.40am at More London Marketing Suite The London Bridge Business Improvement District Company and the Metropolitan Police are working together to reduce crime in the London Bridge area, and are looking to recruit more special constables from amongst the business community. You are invited to attend a business briefing to find out more about the benefits of helping members of your staff to become special constables. This Business Briefing is open to any business in the SE1 area. If you wish to attend please RSVP to Terry Wilden at the London Bridge BID Company on 020 7407 4701 or email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1244 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION DAY - BLACKFRIARS SETTLEMENT Thursday 9 November 1pm-5pm at Blackfriars Settlement, 19 Rushworth Street Make that difference to an older person. Come to Blackfriars Settlement's Volunteer Information Day. Do you enjoy meeting new people and want to do something rewarding? Do you care about the needs of older people? Are you able to chat easily and provide company? Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1101 COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENT - WEST BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY FORUM Thursday 9 November 4pm-7pm at Hankey Hall, Hankey Place Are you worried about crime in your area? Do you feel safe on the streets? Drop in for a cup of tea, a piece of cake and a chat with the police from your Safer Neighbourhood Teams, your Community Wardens, Southwark Mediation and Victim Support. Find out who they are, what they do and how they can help you. Refreshments provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1140 MUSIC BEFORE CHRISTMAS - HOSTED BY BERNARD CRIBBINS Thursday 9 November 7pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road Kathryn Harries, the internationally renowned mezzo soprano, has gathered together well-known friends to raise money for Bankside-based national charity Speakability by giving a special concert. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1151 UN: DINOSAUR OR DYNAMO? Thursday 9 November 7pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Public forum to Explore the role of the United Nations in Global Governance Speakers: Sir John Weston, former UK Ambassador to UN; Rick Bell, from the US Embassy, and Bruce Kent of Action for UN Renewal. Hosted by Southwark Cathedral's Justice & Development Group. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1174 THE 4WALL BERMONDSEY WALL - COME AND PAINT THE HOARDINGS Saturday 11 November 12 noon till dusk at Bermondsey Square; free A 200-metre interactive outdoor mural around the Bermondsey Square construction site will be unveiled this week. With the help of developers Igloo Regeneration Partnership, urban design collective 4WALL and a team of local artists have been spray painting, drawing, stencilling, brushing and cutting a series of two metre high boards for the past 2 months in preparation for the grand unveiling. This day also marks the start of an open invitation for local people to join in and make their mark on the hoardings. Parts of the installation have been left deliberately blank to encourage members of the public to join in and add to this piece of living urban art. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1269 LORD MAYOR'S SHOW FIREWORKS DISPLAY Saturday 11 November 5pm on the River Thames between Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridges To mark the end of the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London and the beginning of a new mayoral year, the new Lord Mayor will start a magnificent firework display on the river Thames. The display is best viewed from the South Bank between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge. Earlier in the day the lead float in the Lord Mayor's Show procession will feature the tower of Southwark Cathedral and will be accompanied by pupils from Cathedral School in Redcross Way. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1197 REMEMBRANCE WREATH LAYING Sunday 12 November 10.50am at Borough War Memorial, Borough High Street Wreaths are laid by representatives of Southwark organisations and businesses during the annual ceremony commemorating those who died in the two World Wars. Prayers led by the parish priests of St George the Martyr and the Precious Blood. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1237 ============================================================ [ November issue of 'in SE1' ] The November issue of our monthly printed what's on guide is out now. Pick up your copy at any of 70+ locations around the area or download the PDF version at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Terror 2006 at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2423 * Black and Light: George Nicholson at the.gallery@oxo Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2422 ============================================================ [ 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/1 * Valentine's, Long Lane http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60711 * Founders Place Development - Appeal http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60705 * Grrrrrrrr! In SE1 Newsletters http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60704 * Buying game in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60703 * Postal service. Is this a record? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60669 * London to Brighton Veteran Car Run http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60618 * Meditation classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60606 * Pizzeria Castello http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60592 * Royal Festival Hall Restaurants http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60571 * Kickboxing http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60484 * Little Dorrit Park: So annoying... http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60480 * Grange Road development? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60471 * Wheelchair accessible venues http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60394 * Lambeth ticket scam? http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/60389 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ >> 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 ============================================================