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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 328 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 19 February 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you want to pay less Tax? * What's on this week * Situations Vacant * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Business Forum in association with Better Bankside ============================================================ [ 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 * Waterloo's Calder Bookshop to close Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2574 * Nelson Mandela sculpture returns to South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2573 * 15-year-old stabbed in New Kent Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2572 * Wanted: local vocal talent for Festival Hall re-opening Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2576 * DealCard offers discounts to London Bridge workers Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2575 * CAFOD to move to St George's Cathedral; Amigo Hall refurb Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2577 * Guy's Hospital's colourful history goes on display Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2571 * Award for security guards who "cleaned up" shopping centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2570 * Man plunges to death at Tate Modern Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2569 * Hospitals pledge 10 per cent cut in energy use Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2568 * Tlon Books reopens Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2567 * New-look National Film Theatre to open mid-March Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2566 * Local teacher on half-term trip with a difference Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2565 * Morley students fight to save drama courses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2564 ============================================================ [ 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 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Advertise 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 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'. WEST BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY FORUM COFFEE & JUICE MORNING Monday 19 February 11am at Charterhouse-in-Southwark, 40 Tabard Street Another informal coffee and juice morning. Free home made cakes and fresh fruit smoothies! Come along and meet other local residents, share your ideas and discuss common issues. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1813 GENDER EQUALITY DISCUSSION FOR MEN: WITH HENRY BONSU Monday 19 February 6.45pm-8.45pm at Living Space, 1 Coral Street; free Do you have strong opinions about gender issues? If so, Lambeth Council wants to hear from you. Broadcaster and journalist Henry Bonsu will lead the men's discussion. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1746 PANCAKE RACE IN BOROUGH MARKET Tuesday 20 February 12.30pm at Borough Market Better Bankside is organising a traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake race in aid of charity. There will be pancakes on sale for spectators. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1685 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 20 February 7pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street Meeting for residents of Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Agenda includes: * Police update * The future view of Borough & Bankside: presentation and workshops to discuss: - Section 106 - What are the community's priorities for spending 106 contributions? - Special planning document on the South Bank * What do you want from your Community Council? * Put questions to your councillors Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1590 CONTINENTAL VILLAGE MARKET IN LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 February 8am-6pm in Lower Marsh Approximately 20 stalls selling products including: * Greek olives * Dried fruits * Biscuits and cakes from Brittany * French breads * Continental cheeses * Scandinavian fruit ciders * Crepes * Belgian chocolates * Hand-made soaps from Marseille * Dried sausages * Spanish paella * Perfumes from Paris * Garlic and onions * French wines * Hand-crafted bags from Italy Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1566 VINYL RECORD SALE IN AID OF ST THOMAS' LUPUS TRUST Thursday 22 February 10am-3pm in the Central Hall at St Thomas' Hospital A massive vinyl record sale in Central Hall, St Thomas' Hospital. Thousands of singles and LPs from every era and genre - classical, soul, pop ... you name it! All records used to belong to the hospital radio station which has sadly long gone. Singles: 10 for 50p and LPs: 2 for 50p. Sold in aid of St Thomas' Lupus Trust. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1796 AN EVENING OF OFF-THE-WALL ARTISTS LECTURES Thursday 22 February 7pm-10pm at The Hayward, Belvedere Road; free to Lambeth residents A series of performative talks, lectures and events take place throughout the evening, inviting audiences to roam from one to the next, creating an expo of unconventional ideas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1800 COMMUNITIES FIRST - WATERLOO Thursday 22 February 7pm-9pm at Living Space, 1 Coral Street Find out about Lambeth Council's plans to replace Area Committees with new Area Assemblies and how the new setup will affect Waterloo. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1589 FAMILY CONCERT AT MORLEY COLLEGE Saturday 24 February 10.30am-12.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Rd Southwark Concert Band: Listen to the band and have some fun. The family morning of music includes Scottish dance with the bagpipes. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1579 LGBT HISTORY MONTH WALK ROUND BERMONDSEY Saturday 24 February 2pm at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; free Free 2-hour walk celebrating the contribution made to Bermondsey by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1803 GUIDED TOUR OF RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 25 February 2.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Find out about the Victorian roots of Red Cross Garden and its founder Octavia Hill by joining a free guided tour. For more information and other dates of guided tours please call 020 7403 3393 or email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1814 ============================================================ [ Situations Vacant - new feature ] We've introduced a new service on the London SE1 website for local businesses and organisations to advertise local job vacancies. http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ Current job adverts: * Architectural position, Lees Associates LLP * Childcare Workers, Coin Street Family & Children's Centre * Sessional Workers, Coin Street Family & Children's Centre Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ 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 * Good book about SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65063 * Welsford Street (Thorburn Square) development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64966 * Farmers market in Lower Marsh - your feedback wanted http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64212 * Anti Social Behaviour - Throwing Eggs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64959 * Parking around Weston Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65114 * Anyone had bookshelves made? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/65100 * Theft of SE1 Mail Continues? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64870 * Pool of London Light Show? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/64861 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 ] http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Where would you like cycle parking in the area? * Work Space * Storage / office space wanted * Business banking - who is good? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================