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SE1 Direct 526: Local pantomime, Carols & Chocolate Festival ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 526 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 6 December 2010 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 * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * 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 * 'Life-threatening' injuries after Southwark Street fight Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4981 * SE1 to gain swimming pool at expense of squash courts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4983 * Funeral of Colin Slee at Southwark Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4980 * New police powers for private South Bank Patrol Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4979 * Charity Christmas card stall on the South Bank Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4982 Steve Hollingshead's 2011 London calendar now on sale Read more at: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4984 * Tory treasurer to 'champion' SE1 children's hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4978 * The Quill: 31-storey student residence gets the go-ahead Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4977 * Lotto cash will 'create food-growing movement' in SE1 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4976 * Dozens take up free bike training in Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4975 * Only 195 local homes signed up to flood warning service Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4974 * Boris Johnson opens World AIDS Day exhibition at City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4973 * Back by popular demand - free �5 vouchers @ Borough Market Go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/promotions/boroughmarket/ ============================================================ { Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! } Help is right at Hand! We can HELP you with your * Tax Return lodgement * Tax Planning * Bookkeeping, VAT returns or Payroll needs * New Business Start Up We are now able to offer free new business starter kits for start ups. 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 St ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: 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'. BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM: OPEN FORUM Monday 6 December 6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street AGM of the group that represents people who live in and around Bankside. Agenda includes a presentation on the future of Borough Market after the Thameslink Programme works with Peter Wilkinson, chair of the market trustees. Cllr Fiona Colley, Southwark's cabinet member for regeneration, will also address the meeting. And there will be a chance to learn about the planning issues facing Bankside in 2011. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9977 POLLY TOYNBEE & DAVID WALKER THE VERDICT: DID LABOUR CHANGE BRITAIN? Tuesday 7 December 7pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; �5 (conc �3) Polly Toynbee and David Walker's latest book critically assesses 13 years of New Labour. The Verdict is no love letter to the Labour Party, but a brilliantly insightful book about a significant period of British political history, and a lesson in the serious challenges any government faces if they really want to achieve change. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10211 NSPCC CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Tuesday 7 December 7.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �25-�65 from www.nspcc.org.uk A candlelit concert of Christmas carols, choir performances and readings by celebrity friends in aid of the NSPCC's Child's Voice Appeal. There will be readings by celebrity friends of the NSPCC, including Sir David Frost OBE, Esther Rantzen CBE, John Hurt CBE, and Frederick Forsyth CBE. HRH The Countess of Wessex will be giving a reading, as well as attending the exclusive champagne reception. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10249 THE AMAZING MAZIE PLOPINS: FAMILY PANTOMIME Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 December 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm at St Anne's Church Hall, Thorburn Square; �8 (conc �6) from 07866 951932 The Quay Players amateur dramatics society presents a family pantomime. Written by David Armitt, this is a modern retelling of 'The Swineherd', 'The Princess & the Pea' and 'The Frog-Prince' interwoven into one story. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9974 CHRISTMAS CHEER IN THE PARK WITH TEAM LONDON BRIDGE Wednesday 8 December 5.30pm-6.30pm at Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street; free Join Team London Bridge, four of local school choirs and the local business community at the Christmas tree in Potters Fields Park for carols, festive fun, and hot chocolate. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10228 CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT HOSTED BY DAVID DIMBLEBY Wednesday 8 December 7pm at St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road; �20 from 020 7188 7744 or http://www.eventelephant.com/carolconcert The Guy's and St Thomas' Charity Carol Concert is hosted by David Dimbleby. David's father, Richard, was a patient at St Thomas' Hospital, and the Dimbleby Cancer Care charity has centres at both Guy's and St Thomas'. You will hear carols sung by the Cathedral and Hospital Choir, meet some inspirational patients and staff, and sing some of your favourite carols. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served after the concert. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9982 OUR WORKSHOP POP-UP CHRISTMAS MARKET Thursday 9 to Friday 10 December 1pm-9pm at Arch 897, Holyrood Street Graphic designers Our WorkShop have gathered lots of designer/makers for a 2-day market. They are inviting local residents and businesses to come down and do a spot of Christmas shopping and have a mince pie or two to get into the festive mood. As well as products from Our Shop, there will also be graphic prints and illustrations, greeting cards, candles, textiles and single speed bikes. Freee goodie bags for the first 20 people through the door. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10246 A CONCERT FOR WINTER AT SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE Thursday 9 December 1pm-2pm at Shakespeare's Globe, New Globe Walk; free; booking essential More than 300 children from nursery, primary and secondary schools from across Southwark will make the stage at Shakespeare's Globe their own at the annual Concert for Winter. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance by emailing: [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10282 PLAY IN YOUR MANOR CHRISTMAS PARTY Thursday 9 December 3.30pm-6.30pm at Mint Street Adventure Playground; free Christmas party organised by the Play in your Manor project for 5-13 year olds. Children's dance and games, community information stalls, Karrot bus with Wii Fit console, face painting, Southwark Community Games team, DJ set, fire-pit cooking and light refreshments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10285 WATERLOO QUARTER CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Thursday 9 December 5pm-8pm at Lower Marsh; free Thursday is festive shopping night in Waterloo. Head to Lower Marsh and take advantage of discounted after-hours shopping in the street's many boutiques and independent shops and enjoy music, mulled wine and an exclusive performance from the cast of Pinkalicious The Musical as they switch on the street's Christmas tree lights outside Waterloo Action Centre at 6pm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10117 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL: THEME - OLDER PEOPLE Thursday 9 December 7pm at Stansfeld Oxford & Bermondsey Club, Webb Street Regular meeting for residents of Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. The theme of the meeting is Older People. The meeting will feature presentations and discussions about the services and support available to local elderly residents. Come and hear about adult courses, volunteering opportunities, leisure and wellbeing activities and the benefits older people are entitled to. Plus a presentation on emergency planning by Ken Matthews and Thelma Goddard. Paul Jeffery, 2011 census area manager, will provide an update on job opportunities. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9622 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL: CHRISTMAS CRACKER Thursday 9 December 7pm at The Crypt, St George the Martyr, Borough High Street Regular meeting for residents of Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Meet your councillors, have your say and learn about the work of local police officers. The meeting will be a Community Christmas Cracker with a Safer Neighbourhood Team surgery at 6.30pm and the main meeting starting at 7pm. Come along and find out more about Elephant and Castle regeneration - update from Lend Lease and Southwark Council. There will also be a quiz, carol singing and festive food and refreshments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9624 CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL ON THE SOUTH BANK Friday 10 to Sunday 12 December Fri 11am-8pm; Sat & Sun 11am-6pm at Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road; free The Chocolate Festival is an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products. As well as fine truffles, bars and bonbons, you will be able to buy savoury food with chocolate, chocolate cakes, pancakes, ice cream, milkshakes and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9280 BOROUGH MARKET THAMESLINK ARCHAEOLOGY TALKS Friday 10 December 12.30pm & 6.30pm at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford Street; free; RSVP to [email protected] Archaeologists from the Museum of London and Oxford Archaeology will be talking about the works they have been undertaking on behalf of Network Rail in and around the Borough Market area. The archaeologists will talk about the history of the market area and present a summary of their recent findings. Some of the finds will be available for viewing. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10284 CHRISTMAS EVENT AT RED CROSS GARDEN Friday 10 December 3.30pm-5pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Annual festive event in the garden with the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. Listen to stories by London Dreamtime, make Christmas decorations, lavender bags and watch herbal demonstrations by the Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10235 CRISIS CAROL SERVICE Saturday 11 December 6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge The Crisis Carol Service will take place in the historic setting of Southwark Cathedral. As ever there will be readings and performances by the charity's members and supporters The singing will once again be led by the Thames Philharmonic Choir. The service will be followed by mince pies and wine in the Cathedral. Tickets are free but please register at www.crisis.org.uk/carolservice There is a collection at the end of the service. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10106 POP-UP BOOKSTALL Saturday 11 December 10am-4pm o/s 57 Trinity Church Square (weather permitting) Lots of secondhand books, fiction and non-fiction for sale. Most books cost 50p. Stock will change every week, so it is worth coming back. Proceeds in aid of Trinity Newington Residents' Association funds. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10131 CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 11 December 12pm-4pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street Stalls include cakes, books and white elephant, Father Christmas will be in attendance. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10257 KATE HOEY MP ON 'FAITH, JUSTICE AND THE CITY' ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY AT WATERLOO PARISH CHURCH Sunday 12 December 10.30am at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road Kate Hoey, MP for Vauxhall, delivers the penultimate address as part of the Faith, Justice, City series at St John's. The President at this Parish Communion service is the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dr Rowan Williams. Music- 4-part Mass by William Byrd, sung by the Fleetwood Singers. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9994 BOROUGH COMMON FOLK CAROLS SINGALONG Sunday 12 December 7pm at The Libertine, 125 Great Suffolk Street Join the The Borough Common annual folk carol singalong extravaganza. Mulled wine and mince pies. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/10283 MAYOR OF LONDON'S CAROL SERVICE Monday 13 December 7pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Members of the public are welcome to join Greater London Authority staff and representatives from different businesses, community organisations and faith groups. This year focuses on young people and their positive contribution to the community to which they live, with young readers from a variety of organisations such as the Scouts, Girl Guides, Sea Cadets and Cadet Warrant Officers giving readings. Public tickets will be available on a first come first served basis. To secure a seat, email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9986 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Web Content Assistant,ReportBuyer.com * Ad hoc staff, Coin Street Community Builders * Volunteer Guides, Tate Modern * Do you earn less than �10 an hour? 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 } * New office space in London Bridge available for letting * Desk for rent in London Bridge, Redwire Design Details at 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 ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Icy pavements in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134172 * Cutbacks at Minor Injuries Unit at Guy's Hospital http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134135 * Lack of postal deliveries in SE1 (even before the snow) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134133 * Former Lighting Shop - Kennington Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134121 * All-male Iolanthe at the Union Theatre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134088 * Unclaimed Lotto ticket in Southwark http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134078 * Suspicious caller - Portland Court, off Gt Dover Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/134073 * Sleeping bags for the homeless http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133974 * New Superclub in Bankside http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133968 * Where to donate toys? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133942 * Carpet cleaning http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133940 * Where to buy a Christmas tree? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133920 * Pregnancy Yoga - new members required! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133912 * Dog training - not classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133905 * Oven cleaning http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133902 * Childminder/nursery SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/133899 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 - Local SE1 bookkeeper/independent accountant http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/132484 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) 2010 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================