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SE1 Direct 475: Christmas Carols, Slow Food Market & more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 475 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 14 December 2009 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! * What's on this week * 8 local job vacancies this week * 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 * Boris to miss his own carol service at Southwark Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4252 * Bicycle Christmas tree appears in Bermondsey Square Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4250 * Borough High Street closed southbound until July 2010 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4247 * Stabbing at Elephant & Castle: man in critical condition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4249 * Elephant & Castle: Lend Lease deal under scrutiny Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4248 * Blackfriars Road drug and alcohol team to be reorganised Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4246 * Late night licence granted in Borough High Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4245 * Jubilee line weekend closures scheduled till Easter 2010 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4251 * M&S Simply Food to open at St Thomas' Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4241 * Three audio clips from South Bank chocolate festival Hear more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/audio/ * Firefighters tackle CO2 incident in Hopton Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4242 * Nightingale nursing school appoints composer-in-residence Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4244 ============================================================ { Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! } Help is right at Hand! 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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 St ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for May 2010 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'. LOCK, STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB Monday 14 December 7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free Guy Ritchie's 1998 comedy thriller. Look out for scenes filmed in Park Street, Borough Market. Membership of the Community Film Club is aimed at those living in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) email [email protected] or join at door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8058 MAYOR OF LONDON'S CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE Tuesday 15 December 7pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free The theme of the event will be 'Service to Londoners', in recognition of the work of the police, the fire service, ambulance and nursing staff, as well as the armed forces - all of whom will be represented at the service. Tickets are still available - people wishing to attend should email [email protected] as soon as possible. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8078 BANKSIDE MIX CHRISTMAS MARKET Wednesday 16 December 10am-3pm at Bankside Mix, Canvey Street Christmas market with handmade jewellery and other unusual gifts. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8244 CATHEDRAL SING-IN: LUNCHTIME CAROLS Wednesday 16 December 12.45pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge In the final run up to Christmas local residents and workers fill the Cathedral to sing a wide selection of carols and hear the traditional readings as well as carols by the Thursday Singers all accompanied by a brass band. This is a relaxed and fun way to really prepare for Christmas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8093 AN EVENING OF CHEESE AT BOROUGH MARKET Wednesday 16 December 4pm-8pm at Jubilee Market, Borough Market; free Celebrating the fabulous range of cheeses to be found at Borough Market, Kaseswiss is organising another 'evening of european cheese'. All the market cheesemongers will be in the Jubilee Market to talk about, sample, and sell their cheeses. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8249 RUSH HOUR CONCERT IN WATERLOO Wednesday 16 December 6pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Mosaic Ensemble performes Beethoven Septet Op.20. Avoid the rush... Enjoy a glass of wine and some great music performed by alumni of Southbank Sinfonia - Britain's brightest young stars! Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8168 RAW CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE TALK Wednesday 16 December 7.30pm-8.30pm at Snowsfields Wellness, 41 Snowsfields; �7 per person (seats limited so book soon on 020 7407 9910) Indulge over Christmas without any guilt or bad feelings. Learn what makes raw chocolate the perfect healthful treat for the festive season. Learn how to make a very delicious Christmas Chocolate Log and how to make your own raw chocolate Plus Q&A session. Free goodie bag. Kids welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8236 LUNCHTIME CAROL SERVICE Thursday 17 December 1.10pm-1.50pm at Christ Church, 27 Blackfriars Road Carol service with Portcullis Singers and Portcullis Brass Ensemble. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7177 SING CHRISTMAS AT BANKSIDE MIX Thursday 17 December 6pm-7pm at Bankside Mix, Canvey Street; free Land Securities have teamed up with Sing London to help raise money for the charity Centrepoint. Song sheets and Santa hats provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8247 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Thursday 17 December 7pm at Calder Bookshop, 51 The Cut; �6 (conc �4) Actors from the Godot Company bring Dickens's heart-warming but cautionary novel to life. Booking advisable on 020 7620 2900 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8191 CAROL SERVICE AT ST GEORGE THE MARTYR Thursday 17 December 7pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street Come and sing traditional carols at the parish church in the heart of the Borough. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8169 CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT AT THE ROSE THEATRE, BANKSIDE Thursday 17 December 8pm at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park Street; �5 Octave return by popular demand. Enjoy carols, mince pies and mulled wine as supporters of the Rose toast the success of this year's performances and open days, and look forward to 2010. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7760 SING CHRISTMAS! AT THE SCOOP Friday 18 December 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free West End Kids to provide an hour of Christmas cheer and entertainment. One of London�s leading youth music theatre groups will be performing music and dance routines plus a mass choir of 100 children will lead the singing on well known Christmas songs and traditional carols. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8072 CHRISTMAS SLOW FOOD MARKET ON THE SOUTH BANK Saturday 19 to Tuesday 22 December 11am-8pm (closes 6pm Sun) at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road; free The perfect place to buy all your Christmas fare with the knowledge that it is has been carefully produced from known and sustainable sources. 40 specially selected traders will sell from stalls on Southbank Centre Square, or visit the Demo Tent for tips on Christmas menus, including cooking for a crowd, vegetarian options, mulled wine and Caribbean Christmas desserts. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7344 VOICELAB'S CHRISTMAS CAROLS Sunday 20 December 10am (rehearsal) 1.30pm (performance) at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free Members from Southbank Centre's vocal initiative Voicelab get into the festive spirit and fill the halls with Christmas songs. Join them in the morning to learn the carols, then perform to friends and family in the afternoon. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8204 THE LONDON GAY MEN'S CHORUS FESTIVE SHOW-STOPPER Sunday 20 December 6pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free Come and join in the merriment as the Chorus sing both Christmas favourites and extracts from their show Singderella. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8207 CHRISTINGLE AND CAROL SERVICE IN BERMONDSEY Sunday 20 December 6pm at St Anne's, Thorburn Square Christingle and Carol Service followed by refreshments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8170 SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE Sunday 20 December 6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge First of the two popular Southwark Carol Services with carols sung by the boys, girls and men of the Cathedral Choir in candlelight. This year the readings are taken from St Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus and will be interspersed with congregational and choir carols. The service is repeated on Tuesday. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8030 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sunday 20 December 6.30pm at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8097 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Part Time Office Assistant, John Smart Architects * Beauty therapist, Siobhan Davies Studios Therapies * After-School Club Playworker, Johanna Primary School * Carer/General Helper, Private individual * Production Organiser, Art2print Project (A2P) * Book keeper, Managed Living Partnerships * Admin Assistant, HomeJane Ltd * Senior Concierge, Strata SE1 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 new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Lavington Street closed off by police on Sunday night http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120230 * Looking for glass cutter in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120212 * Where to buy a Christmas Wreath http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120206 * Plumber/ gas fitter needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120202 * Where can I buy a Christmas tree? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120191 * Carpet cleaning fiasco http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120173 * 168 bus route to Tesco Old Kent Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/2/120170 * London 2010 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120164 * Controversial post http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120155 * Christmas window stickers http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120126 * Closure Of Borough High Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120088 * Carpenter to fit wardrobes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120079 * Early life in Bermondsey http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120078 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 } * Free Training! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/118861 * Wanted: a Borough & Bankside correspondent http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/117625 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 } * Desks for two or small office in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119580 * Cleaner required Bermondsey Street 1-2 hours daily http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119106 * IT Network Engineer wanted for local business http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119282 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ 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 ============================================================