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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 387 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 7 April 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 * Local job vacancies - 1 job 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 * Confusion and demonstrations as Olympic flame comes to SE1 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3223 * Archbishop of Canterbury visits Johanna Primary School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3222 * Official: Potters Fields 'daleks' scheme axed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3221 * Developers seek new name for Lambeth office scheme Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3220 * Ela Piotrowska is new Morley College principal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3219 * Labour condemns Lib Dem handling of Potters Fields saga Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3218 * Street artists to cover Tate Modern exterior Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3217 * London Bridge businesses support Scoop summer theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3216 * Simon Hughes slams Guinness Trust and Peabody in Commons Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3215 * Melting ice sculpture outside Tate Modern on Bankside Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3213 * Charles Dance in Lambeth for Tibetan charity launch Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3212 * Dockhead Post Office closure consultation period ends Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3211 * Red Arrows over SE1 for RAF birthday flypast Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3210 ============================================================ { Advert } Do you need an Accountant who can alleviate you from the accountancy burden so that you can be dedicated to growing your business? 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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'. SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT LONDON ASSEMBLY ELECTION HUSTINGS Tuesday 8 April 7pm at Herne Hill Baptist Church, Half Moon Lane, SE24 Organised by the London Cycling Campaign groups in the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth it is hoped that the event will highlight the different London Assembly candidates' attitudes and policy proposals for cycling, public transport and broader sustainable transport issues in the two boroughs. All welcome. http://www.southwarkcyclists.org.uk http://www.lambethcyclists.org.uk WENCESLAUS HOLLAR: THE MAN WHO DREW LONDON - GILLIAN TINDALL Tuesday 8 April 7.30pm at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Lecture by author Gillian Tindall. Hollar drew his famous 'Long View of London' panorama from the tower of what is now Southwark Cathedral in 1647. Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2788 BIG CATS AROUND THE CAPITAL Thursday 10 April 7.45pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Neil Arnold on exotic felids and mystery cats roaming London. South East London Folklore Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3481 RUSH HOUR CONCERT - FREE CLASSICAL MUSIC IN WATERLOO Thursday 10 April 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Avoid the rush. Enjoy some great music and a glass of wine in this free concert performed by some of Britain's brightest young stars from the Southbank Sinfonia. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4203 BOOK CLUB AT JOHN HARVARD LIBRARY Friday 11 April 1pm-2pm at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street Lunchtime reading group. Tea/coffee available. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4355 SUNDAY CHORAL AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Sunday 13 April 1.30pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free The public spaces of Royal Festival Hall come alive with the sound of singing, with a range of free choral performances every Sunday. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4218 PRAYERS FOR PEACE IN TIBET AT GMH PARK Sunday 13 April 2.30pm-3.30pm at Tibetan Peace Garden, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road The Kennington-based Jamyang Buddhist Centre invite you to join them and other local faith groups to show spiritual support to our brothers and sisters in Tibet at this inter-faith event in the Tibetan Peace Garden (blessed by the Dalai Lama himself in 1999). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4468 LIFE IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES - TALK AND Q&A Sunday 13 April 3.30pm at Ev bar, 97-99 Isabella Street Learn about the reality of daily life for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Speakers: Hugh Lanning - deputy general secretary PCS union Gill Swain - Journalist and human rights observer George Woods - PCS student officer Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4427 THE 39 STEPS: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 14 April 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 black & white thriller. 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/4149 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Temporary Vacancy for a Caretaker, Waterloo Action Centre 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 * New to Tower Bridge (where should I go?) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86390 * National Gardens Scheme openings in SE1 and environs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86387 * Wind turbines on Colombo House - Blackfriars Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86373 * Southwark Bridge Road/Great Suffolk St Fri Night http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86339 * Renaming Westminster Place http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86332 * Man & Van / Van http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86328 * Beijing Olympic torch relay http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86317 * "Unity-Gap" - who are they? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86313 * Royal Oak Yard development http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86302 * Do you believe in Nick Stanton? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86193 * English Tutor required - Adult Student http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86189 * Simon Hughes - Commons Debate on housing http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86181 * Cooperative Collection Society, Stamford Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86173 * Red Cow Pub demolition - Grange Walk http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86142 * Tower Bridge Repaint and Countdown Clock http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86051 * Meeting Room / Classroom hire? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/86008 * Maria Friedman at the Menier Chocolate Factory http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85964 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 } * Food deliveries to offices * Best way to advertise? * Clothes retail in Bankside area 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 ============================================================