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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 456 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 3 August 2009 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 * in SE1 - August 2009 issue out now * 1 local job vacancy this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Noticeboard: Zoe Wanamaker and Prisoners of Conscience * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Local organisations forum with Better Bankside * 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 * Val Shawcross is Bermondsey & Southwark Labour candidate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4037 * Kennington murder victim found stabbed in Baylis Road car Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4036 * Squatter takes over Duke of Clarence at St George's Circus Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4034 * Park Plaza cleaners 'paid below minimum wage' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4032 * Crockatt & Powell bookshop shuts down Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4031 * Management changes at Borough Market Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4030 * London Bridge Experience to pay compensation to Dungeon Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4028 * Joanna Lumley to campaign for Nepalese from Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4026 * EV and neighbours win Southwark In Bloom awards Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4025 * SE1 arts bosses warn against cuts to Tate Modern extension Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4023 ============================================================ { 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 > Now taking bookings for December 2009 onwards so be quick! ============================================================ { 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'. FALCONRY DAY AT WATERLOO MILLENNIUM GREEN Monday 3 August 1pm-4.30pm at Waterloo Millennium Green, Waterloo Road; free Meet the owls, hawks and birds of prey. Birds of Prey: 1pm-4.30pm Free family activities: 2pm-4.30pm Meet the birds of prey, make a bird feeder, wear a bird mask, bird facepainting. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7442 CATERPILLAR MUSIC Tuesday 4 August Babies at 10am and Toddlers (around 24 months and above) at 10.50am at Bermondsey Village Hall, Kirby Grove; �6 each Caterpillar Music Rotherhithe and Dulwich has been running weekly classes for more than 5 years. This August three sessions are being held on Tuesdays at Bermondsey Village Hall, bringing Caterpillar Music to SE1 for the first time. Young children (aged 0-4) enjoy a weekly 40-minute session of puppets, songs and actions, stories and fun Music making. There is a different theme each week, for example The Jungle, around which the songs and puppets are based. At each class every child is given a percussion instrument and puppet to use, even the youngest members (some babies are as young as just 8 weeks). Jill Powell 020 7252 1178, [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7378 SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: FACE PAINTING Tuesday 4 August 10.30am-12pm at East Street Library, 168-179 Old Kent Road; free For ages 3 to 16. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7460 AN EVENING WITH TIMOTHY WEST Tuesday 4 August 7.30pm at Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �15 from 020 7367 6715 Stories and memories from a long and distinguished acting career. Candle-light and wine. In aid of the work of Southwark Cathedral's Education Centre. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7362 ZENA JAMES FUNKY JAZZ QUARTET: BANKSIDE NIGHTS Wednesday 5 August 5.30pm-8.30pm at Bar Blue, Vinopolis, 1 Bank End; free Featuring: John Crawford - keyboard, Patrick Bettison - bass and Mike Bradley - drums With her distinctive soulful and bluesy approach to popular standards and lesser-known jazz gems, British vocalist Zena James has received top press reviews since the launch of her debut album Tell Me More (Jazzizit Records) in 2007. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7147 BATTLESHIP BOOGIE AT HMS BELFAST Thursday 6 August 7pm-11pm at HMS Belfast, Morgans Lane, Tooley Street; �18 (conc �15) Learn some of the dance steps from the 1940s while listening to some of your favourite tunes on the Quarterdeck of this historic battleship. The event will be led by Simon Selmon and dance instruction will be given on the night by the London Swing Dance Society. So bring along your dancing feet and learn how to dance in style. 1940s outfits are welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7385 WHO'S IN THE HOUSE? CAPITAL KIDS CHILDREN'S FUN DAYS Thursday 6 & Friday 7 August 10.30am-3.30pm each day, with a parents' session on Friday 3.30-4.30pm at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street; free Both days are free and open to all children aged 5 to 11. Children must be registered by a responsible adult, and should bring a nut-free packed lunch. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7407 BARBECUE IN ST MARY MAGDALEN CHURCHYARD Friday 7 August 6.30pm till dark (or the food runs out) at St Mary Magdalen Churchyard, Bermondsey Street; free Free barbecue in the churchyard - open to all. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7408 JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: FREE OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Friday 7 August to Sunday 6 September Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre next to City Hall. Written by Phil Willmott with lyrics by Kenny Wax and music by Geoff Menzer based on the classic tale. Clamber aboard the mighty ship Argo to join the heroic Prince Jason, plucky princess Medea, Hercules and all the gang for a lively retelling of the greatest adventure story ever told! Our heroes must overcome monsters, tricksters and tempests if they're to capture the mythical goldenfleece they need to defeat Jason's evil uncle and win back the kingdom. This ancient legend has enchanted people of all ages inspiring 1950s Hollywood, modern game designers and storytelling down the centuries. This brand new version especially conceived for the Scoop at More London injects a little brainiac science into the mix too to keep modern kids intrigued and on their toes. Expect all the knockabout comedy, toe-tapping songs, ingenious puppetry and summer fun that make the Steam Industry's free family shows an unmissable teatime treat in The Scoop. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/6673 LONDON POETRY FESTIVAL Friday 7 to Monday 10 August 7.30pm-10.30pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �5 (conc �3); all four evenings �15; Sat & Sun �8 Fifth annual festival to celebrate English poetry and London. A celebration in four evenings of English poetry and poetry performances as well as live music. The poets in residence are Aiko Harman, Bryan Oliver, Christian Ward, Rebecca Atherton and Tony Fernandez. The festival welcomes volunteers to work at the Festival. Enquiries should be sent to [email protected] Poets can read at the Festival and everyone is invited and welcome to join in. There is no payment for reading. Poets, performers and musicians and the volunteers do it for the love of the craft. Published and well experienced poets can read. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7398 ============================================================ { in SE1 - August 2009 issue out now } The August edition of our monthly printed what's on guide will be appearing at all the usual distribution points over the next few days. You can also download and print your own copy at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Horticulture Internship, Garden Museum 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 ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } * Desk spaces available in light, creative office * Office space SE1, O&O Consultants * Up to 4 desks available in Tooley Street * Bermondsey Street desk space to let 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 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * 4.48 Psychosis at the Young Vic Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4033 * As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4029 * Troilus & Cressida at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4024 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Short announcements from local groups ZOE WANAMAKER APPEALS ON BEHALF OF PRISONERS OF CONSICENCE Prisoners of Conscience is a small charity based in Borough High Street. Listen to Zoe Wanamaker's three minute appeal at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ltn21 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * South Bank Night Life photography http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114055 * Cycle polo at Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114051 * Shooting OKR http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/114026 * Seeking a good NHS dentist http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113989 * New sign on Waterloo Bridge? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113983 * Bookstores in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113982 * Bankside Housing Office http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113925 * Good PC repairs near E&C http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113881 * Car Damaged on Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113767 * Great play at Southwark Playhouse http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113766 * African market in Lower Marsh http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113765 * Thameslink / Borough Market - is destruction necessary? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113763 * Southwark Bridge Road Surface http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113752 * Lower Marsh http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/113733 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ { Local organisations forum with Better Bankside } * Summer activities locally for an 11yr old Autistic boy http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/111680 * Looking for hall to hire near London Bridge http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/9/111282 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/9 ============================================================ { Business forum in association with Better Bankside } * Looking for 1 desk space in London Bridge area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/112786 * Office Space Needed Near Borough Market http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/112437 * Looking for office space in SE1! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/112287 * Calling all healthcare workers: Complementary or not! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/112114 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 ============================================================