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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 374 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 7 January 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you need an Accountant? * What's on this week * Special offers at local restaurants * January 2007 edition of 'in SE1' * Local job vacancies * 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 * 24-hour Sainsbury's store for Bermondsey Square Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3093 * Pay-by-phone parking arrives in Borough & Bankside streets Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3092 * 700,000 watch New Year fireworks on South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3091 * Man dies after Leroy Street fire Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3090 ============================================================ { Advert } Do you need an Accountant who can alleviate you from the accountancy burden so that you can be dedicated to growing your business? We can HELP you with your * Company or Personal Tax Return preparation * Tax Planning and advice * Book-keeping, 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, Finance, 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 ============================================================ { 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'. POETRY WORKSHOP Monday 7 January 6.40pm-8.30pm at St Andrew's Short Street Waterloo Time Bank presents a poetry workshop led by David Pape. Wine and snacks served. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3707 OCTAVIA HILL: HER WORK AND INFLUENCE ON SOCIAL HOUSING PROVISION IN LAMBETH AND SOUTHWARK Tuesday 8 January 7.30pm at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut Lecture by former Southwark local history librarian Len Reilly Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2785 ARS SPAGYRICA: THE MYSTERIES OF PLANT ALCHEMY Thursday 10 January 8pm at The Old King's Head, King;s Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) South East London Folklore Society lecture. Lavender stones, crystals of sage. Angel water, and terra damnata. Mercury, sulphur and salt. Divide and unite. Can you start the great work from a window box? Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3479 HOTEL ELEPHANT - EXHIBITION BY LOCAL ARTIST Friday 11 January to Thursday 7 February Mon-Fri 11am-6pm (Thu -7pm); Sat 12 noon-4pm at The Gallery at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road Construction drawings of the Elephant & Castle regeneration by Reuben Powell. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3710 BLESSING OF THE RIVER Sunday 13 January 12.30pm on London Bridge The congregations of Southwark Cathedral and the parish church of St Magnus the Martyr in Lower Thames Street, gather in the middle of London Bridge for the annual ceremony of the blessing of the river. Since the building of the first bridge across the Thames, the spiritual care of all those who have used it has fallen to the parish churches located at either end. In a ceremony that draws on traditions throughout Europe, prayers are offered for all those who use the river for work or leisure. All are invited to join the congregations for this occasion. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3730 COMMUNITY FILM CLUB: BERMONDSEY ARCHIVE FILMS Monday 14 January 7pm at Tate Modern, Bankside Some Activities of Bermondsey Council & We was all One (1972) - 25 min. & 52 min. Please use the Turbine Hall entrance and staff will direct you to the Starr Auditorium from there. Free refreshments will be available before the film. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) call 020 7401 5176, email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3660 ============================================================ { Special offers at local restaurants } * 30% off lunch at Tentazioni * Free bottle of prosecco with every 2 guests at Locale * Market Menu Lunch 2 courses �21.50 at Skylon * 50% off total food bill at London Bridge Tandoori To book these deals and more, visit: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/restaurants/specialoffers/ ============================================================ { January 2007 edition of 'in SE1' } The latest edition of our monthly printed local events guide will be hitting the streets over the next couple of days. You can download and print your own copy straight away by visiting http://www.inSE1.co.uk [available as PDF document]. ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Independent Members, Standards Committee, LB Southwark Full details at 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 ============================================================ { 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 Indian restaurant near Waterloo? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81790 * Bag thieves at Chopstix, County Hall http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81787 * Secure Storage/Parking for Motorcycle? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81746 * Good Electrician http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81734 * Faith in Bermondsey - what role should churches play? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81558 * Has anyone tried the new Waterloo Brasserie? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81553 * Storage or garage space SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81549 * New Year Fireworks http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81544 * Oven cleaner http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81540 * Bermondsey Square development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81537 * Getting sofa out of first floor window http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81518 * Kids Party http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/81503 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 } * The Business Club * Business Networking Events in SE1 Read more at http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2008 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================