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SE1 Direct 436: News, events and much more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 436 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 16 March 2009 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Elan & Co for VAT, payroll and bookkeeping * What's on this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Job vacancies: new opportunities this week * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Noticeboard: Champagne Party at the Gherkin * 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 * Tower Bridge: Helicopter filming for Sherlock Holmes movie Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3791 * Man injured in Oxley Close stabbing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3790 * Giant purple upside-down cow coming to the South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3789 * Jumping, dancing figures bring Union St brick wall to life Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3788 * Waterloo Road office block murder: police renew appeals Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3787 * Surface crossings at Elephant southern roundabout in 2010 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3786 * Waterloo City Square competition: winning design revealed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3784 * Taxi, street sweeper and traffic light in RFH sculpture Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3785 * Volunteers strip off for airline's publicity stunt Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3792 * Win 'Minder' starring Shane Richie on DVD (filmed in SE1) Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/minder ============================================================ { Advert } Let Elan & Co handle all your VAT, Payroll and Bookkeeping requirements! Our business and accountancy services are aimed at relieving you of the burden, designed to save you time and effort and provide cost effective, flexible support for your business. * VAT - Besides preparing your return and dealing with all compliance issues we will ensure your business is using the right VAT structure * PAYROLL - For �5 per payslip you will receive computer generated payslips and we will handle all admin duties including PAYE, NI, sick pay etc as well as completing any statutory forms. * BOOKKEEPING - We offer flexible and cost effective bookkeeping solutions for your business utilising programmes such as SAGE, QuickBooks and TAS and offering advice and training on how to get the most from your accounting systems. 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'. IRISH NAVAL SHIP LE ROISIN ALONGSIDE HMS BELFAST Sunday 15 to Wednesday 18 March 10am-12 noon & 2pm-5pm at HMS Belfast, Morgans Lane, Tooley Street; Normal HMS Belfast prices apply (adults �10.30; children free) To mark St Patrick's Day the Irish Navy has brought its patrol ship Le Roisin to London. It is moored alongside HMS Belfast. The Irish ship is open to the public this week. Le Roisin P51 entered service in 1999 and is best known for her dramatic rescue of the Canadian Forces submarine CHICOUTIMI off the North Western Coast of Ireland on 5 October 2004 when she was seriously damaged in the rescue mission. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6530 FUNERAL OF ANNE WORSLEY Monday 16 March 2.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; Funeral of Anne Worsley - founder of Borough Music School and staunch supporter of the local Labour Party and Blackfriars Settlement. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6495 SASHA GRYNYUK & AMY DICKSON CONCERT IN WATERLOO Monday 16 March 7.30pm at 1901 Arts Club, 7 Exton St; �15 inc glass of wine The Hattori Foundation for Music and the Arts' monthly concert series featuring past award winners and other prominent musicians. Sasha Grynyuk, solo piano; Amy Dickson, saxophone with Martin Cousin, piano. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6163 THE RULES OF KISSING & STAGING KISSES - TALKS AT THE GLOBE Tuesday 17 March 7pm at Nancy W Knowles Lecture Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; �10 (conc �8) inc glass of wine This spring Globe Education invites academics and practitioners to provide a range of perspectives on Romeo and Juliet. Each talk lasts approximately 45 minutes with a short interval. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6058 SEED SOWING SESSION Wednesday 18 March 12pm-2pm at Diversity Garden, 51-53 King James Street Sow seeds for vegetables and herbs to grow locally - and take some home for your school, windowsill or balcony. All welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6467 TRANSITION EXHIBITION AT BARGEHOUSE Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 March at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street An intriguing art experience stimulating the senses. Transition combines multi-sensory and interactive art work from creative artists from London and the SouthWest of England. Within the labyrinthine Bargehouse, the intertwining rooms and rustic ambience provide a backdrop to inventive and intriguing artwork, crossing traditional with contemporary media. The exhibition aims to awaken all the senses, with installations incorporating sound as well as visuals triggered by movement. Be prepared to encounter an element of surprise around every corner! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6107 RADIO 4'S ANY QUESTIONS? LIVE FROM WATERLOO Friday 20 March 8pm on BBC Radio 4 Jonathan Dimbleby will chair a topical debate broadcast live from the Franklin-Wilkins Building at King's College in Stamford Street, Waterloo. More info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/anyquestions SHIP OF FOOLS Friday 20 March 8.30pm at The Ship, 68 Borough Road; �3 (to Comic Relief) Featuring Aliens Ate My Schnitzel, Gary Colman, Paul Ricketts, Brendan Naughton, James Everett, Neil Turner, Elise Harris. All proceeds from the night going to Comic Relief. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6460 RECITAL OF IRISH COMPOSERS Saturday 21 March 1pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Celebrate St Patrick's Day with this recital of Irish composers by Mairead Sheerin accompanied by Richard Black. The programme will include songs by Thomas Moore, Charles Villiers Stanford, Michael Balfe, Sir Hamilton Harty and others. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6437 WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT: FILM FUNDAY Sunday 22 March Foyer workshop 11am-12.30pm; screening 1pm at NFT1, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road; workshop free to ticket-holders for 1pm screening Fancy yourself as a bit of a detective? Come along to this month's Film Funday workshop and use your best detecting skills to create your very own mystery. A kidnap? A murder plot? A case of mistaken identity? Maybe you need an animated sidekick to help you solve the puzzle? In true Who Framed Roger Rabbit style - use a mix of animation and live-action to bring your detective story to life. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6378 BLOOD RIVER: LECTURE BY TIM BUTCHER OF DAILY TELEGRAPH Tuesday 24 March 7pm at Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �5 from cathedral shop or [email protected] The Justice and Development Group of Southwark Cathedral hosts a lecture and book signing by Tim Butcher. Award-winning journalist Tim Butcher successfully crossed the Congo after a four-year tour as Africa correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. He is currently serving as the paper's Middle East Correspondent based in Jerusalem. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6438 SOUTHWARK BUSINESS CONFERENCE: BOOKING NOW OPEN Tuesday 31 March 9.30am-4pm at Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close; free Top speakers from business and politics will explore the key issues affecting businesses, and the strategies needed to survive them. Confirmed speakers include Rt Hon Tessa Jowell MP, Minister for the Olympics, ex-Dragon, entreprenuer and business consultant Rachel Elnaugh, and Ruth Brothwell of London 2012. You will also have the chance to participate in workshops, browse stands and network with businesses from across the borough and surrounding areas. This event is free of charge to all businesses and includes refreshments and lunch. Registration is required and places are limited. RSVP: Monica Srivastava [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6531 ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } * Desk Space to Let, Sampson Associates * Small Office space to let, St Anne's Church Hall Annexe Full details http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Facilities Coordinator, RNLI * Do you need a Mother's helper or Nanny or Babysitter? * [Volunteer] Committee Members, Playout co-operative 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 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Whiter than Snow at the Unicorn Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3793 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Short announcements from local organisations SE1-based Socialite London invites you to an exclusive champagne party. Saturday 21st March at 40l30 ~ the Gherkin. Tickets are �30 for guests of Socialite London and �20 for members of Socialite London and include a champagne reception, food bowl and dancing til midnight. Details & Booking: https://www.socialite-london.com ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Night-time noise http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106633 * Bermondsey Square Hotel area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106632 * Stabbing in Chaucer Drive http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106615 * Downings Roads Moorings next to St Saviour's Dock http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106610 * Young family history - Bermondsey http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106581 * Soft Play sessions at Downside, Druid Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106536 * Hair Cuts for women http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106454 * What's happened to Fusebox Kitchen? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106435 * Snowsfields history http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106425 * Sports injury - back2normal? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106335 * Window cleaning - recommendations for up to 7/8 storeys http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106334 * Railway Arch Art in Metro Central Heights http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106333 * 25% rise in garage rent? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106316 * Hall/studio space to rent? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106291 * Children's Dance / Theatre Classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/106283 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 } * Wanted - Desk Space in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/106302 * Office space required near Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/106257 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) 2009 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================