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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 339 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Tuesday 8 May 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you need Insurance? * What's on this week * Situations vacant - 3 local jobs this week * 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 * Bob Skelly to be next Mayor of Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2695 * Why is Jon Snow on Millennium Bridge dressed as a pea pod? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2694 * Founder's Place inquiry hears closing submissions Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2693 * Whites Grounds skate park opened Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2692 * Jack in the green's May Day visit to Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2691 * Southwark section 106 cash row as City Hall investigates Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2690 * Charles and Camilla at Southwark for memorial service Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2689 ============================================================ [ Advert: Do you need Insurance? ] We can help you obtain Insurances for Property, Business or Life cover Come and talk to us about- * Building and Contents Insurance * Mortgage Protection Insurance * Critical Illness Cover * Life Cover * Income Protection Cover * Permanent Health Insurance * Private Medical Insurance We offer a range of policies underwritten by highly reputable insurers with efficient claims handling if a disaster strikes. If you are already covered then why not try us for a comparison quote? You may be surprised. We can also offer a full range of accountancy, audit and consultancy and finance 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. TALK: EARLY CINEMA IN SOUTH LONDON - ALLEN EYLES Tuesday 8 May 6pm-7.30pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free Film historian and author Allen Eyles has been central to putting together the Moving Pictures exhibition that will be touring Lambeth. He will be talking about the development of London as a great cinema capital and unveiling some of the hidden gems of South London history. Lambeth Readers and Writers Festival event in association with London Screen. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2105 LECTURE: EXCAVATIONS AT ST GEORGE THE MARTYR SOUTHWARK Tuesday 8 May 7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Lecture by Bruce Watson on excavations at St George the Martyr Southwark. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/841 COMEDY ROCKET: NEW WATERLOO COMEDY CLUB STARTS TODAY Tuesday 8 May 8.30pm at Walrus Social, 172 Westminster Bridge Road; �6 (conc �5) A new weekly comedy club in Waterloo featuring the best up and coming talent on the circuit. It's the brainchild of Andrew Wallace (BBC7's Wonderworld), who by day is facilities manager at the London Eye and by night is a stand-up comic. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2057 NEW WEDNESDAY MARKET DAY IN LOWER MARSH Wednesday 9 May On Wednesdays Lower Marsh Market is now bigger and better. The Monday-Saturday traders are joined by new stalls offering everything from fresh fruit and veg, cut flowers, clothes and household goods to exotic coffee, churros, DVDs and sporting equipment. http://waterlooquarter.org/WednesdayMarketatLowerMarsh.php CLIMATE CHANGE WALK: TOWER BRIDGE TO WATERLOO Wednesday 9 May 12.30pm at Most Cafe, under Tower Bridge, Shad Thames; free (booking required) What might climate change look like in London and what can we do about it? Walk through urban environment of the south bank and see examples of people tackling climate change in London today. Approx 2 hours. For information & booking please contact Christine Binnie on 020 7820 3166 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2206 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 9 May 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Agenda includes Bermondsey Youth Forum, updates from local police and community wardens and the launch of this year's round of Cleaner, Greener, Safer funding. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2007 SOUTH EAST LONDON FOLKLORE SOCIETY DEAD FAIRY FOUND IN DERBYSHIRE! - DAN BAINES Thursday 10 May 7.30pm-10.30pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Illusionist Dan Baines, of the Lebanon Circle, gives his account of how he fooled the world (well most of them) with his mummified fairy. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2171 THE HEARD: LOCAL CHOIR PLAYS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON UNION Saturday 12 May 7pm at ULU, Malet Street WC1; �5 on the door or �4.50 in advance from http://www.wegottickets.com Bermondsey-based singer Becky Jones set up a community choir called The Heard based at the Leather Exchange pub in Leathermarket Street to sing her original music and choral covers of hits from the likes of Radiohead, Massive Attack, Lamb and Bjork. The choir is 50-strong and consists mainly of people living and working in the SE1 area who love to sing. The Heard has a big showcase at the 600-capacity University of London Union (ULU) in Malet Street. They will be accompanied by string septet, 'Fuze' along with comedy from 'The Laughter Unit' More info: http://www.myspace.com/theheardlondon HALF-PRICE BOAT TRIPS FROM WATERLOO AND BANKSIDE PIERS Sunday 13 May For one day only Catamaran Cruisers are giving passengers the chance to enjoy London from the Thames from only �1.70 per adult for a single journey. Sightseers can also take advantage of a Thames Hopper Pass, allowing unlimited use of Hop-On Hop-Off services for the day for just �4.75 pp (�2.48 for children). Family tickets are also available. To take advantage of this half-price offer simply quote 'Get Afloat' when booking on the day at Catamaran Cruisers ticket boxes. Catamaran Cruisers' Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing cruises run between Embankment, Waterloo, Bankside, Tower and Greenwich piers. http://www.catamarancruisers.co.uk WALK THE WORLD: 5km WALK IN SUPPORT OF FIGHT HUNGER Sunday 13 May 11am-4pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside 5km walk starting at The Scoop with music and entertainment in the amphitheatre. The Fight Hunger initiative of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is a collaboration with non-governmental organizations, national and international institutions, the private sector and other segments of society to educate the public and raise funds in support of the goal of ending child hunger by 2015. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2055 And looking ahead to next week: HUE & CRY - EALING COMEDY AT THE COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 14 May 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Tate Modern; free 1946, 82 mins. Black and white Ealing comedy with Alastair Sim, Harry Fowler and Joan Dowling. Filmed around central London; including the river around Southwark Bridge and Cannon Street bridge as well as Tower Bridge and the Pool of London. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2178 ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. * Bookkeeper, Time & Talents Association * Porter, London Centre of Contemporary Music * Accounts Assistant - Part Time, Reilly People Ltd Details of this job - 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 * Need a place for fireworks! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70537 * Tennis Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70516 * Easing the impact of the E&C Development Framework http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70499 * Old Kent Road - safety http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70484 * Bob Skelly for Mayor --- who! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70360 * Buying flat/house in Mitre Rd/Ufford St. ex-CofE http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70356 * Metro/Vantage Tower http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70347 * Boot sale http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70335 * Help with Jam Factory Flat http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70316 * Merrick Square Garden Fete http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70314 * Borough Boundaries http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70255 * Ha-Noi on Westminster Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70219 * Pilates http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70217 * Photography courses in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70216 * Professional cleaner http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70192 * New to SE1, Long Lane http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70184 * The Tanneries - other buyers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70146 * Seamstress http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/70136 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 ============================================================