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SE1 Direct 600: What's on this week ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 600 Tuesday 8 May 2012 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Ground floor modern office space in London Bridge * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } * Boris Johnson & Al Murray visit Waterloo's Union Jack Club Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5984 * Former 'Dragon' Richard Farleigh to be LSBU chancellor Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5983 * SE1 children plant herbs at Borough's 'nomadic allotments' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5982 * Tower Bridge Rd junction safety improvements finally start Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5981 * Bankside Open Spaces Trust opens EcoHouse in Ayres Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5987 * Prince Charles at Lambeth Palace for royal exhibition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5986 * Labour's Val Shawcross re-elected to London Assembly Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5988 * Caroline Pidgeon retains London Assembly seat Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5989 * Stoney Street shut after crater appears at Borough Market Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5980 * Deptford Jack in the Green May Day revels in Borough Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5979 * Fire in Tooley Street underground car park Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5978 * Prince Andrew and Qatari prime minister to open the Shard Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5976 * Gilly Myers to be Southwark Cathedral Precentor Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/5990 ============================================================ { Advert } Ground floor modern office space in London Bridge SE1 The offices are available now and are modern, very secure, and in a very trendy part of town (in a mews just off Bermondsey Street), right next door to the new White Cube Gallery. The space is located less than 10 mins walk from London Bridge station and famous Borough & antiques market. Details about the space are as follows: 1. The space is on the ground floor of a very modern unit in Royal Oak Yard. 2. Total space is 1167 sq ft, excluding communal areas it is 808.7 sq ft lettable space and can very comfortably accommodate 10-12 people plus filing space. 3. It is available now and flexible lease options are available. 4. It is self contained with separate access, very secure with door entry system, Intercom, CCTV and roller shutters front & back, with 24 hr access 7 days a week 5. The space is partly furnished with desks & chairs & boardroom table 6. The office has air conditioning for heating and cooling 7. There is CAT5, telephone and broadband connections 8. The space benefits from a very modern kitchen incl dishwasher and fridge, and a shower room! 9. Within the space there are two meeting rooms, one which is used as a 8 seated boardroom, the other as a managers office. 10. It must be seen at price of �25 per sq ft for rent to equate to �20,217 + vat + bills It is a fabulous environment for office workers who can benefit from the numerous cafes, restaurants, galleries, markets and buzz of Bermondsey Street! Contact us on 020 7403 1500 or email [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php ============================================================ { What's on this week } I WAS IN PRISON... Tuesday 8 May 6pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; free Talk by Dame Anne Owers, chair of Christian Aid and formerly HM Inspector of Prisons: Part of The Isaiah Community's 'Just Good Friends?' season of reflections on friendship, justice and spirituality. The Isaiah Community meets every Tuesday at 6pm to pray for love and justice in the world. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12425 VICTORY DAY ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AT SOVIET WAR MEMORIAL Wednesday 9 May 11am at Soviet War Memorial, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road Participants in the Act of Remembrance will include a representative of the Mayor of Southwark; the Russian ambassador and ambassadors and representatives from other CIS embassies; British and Russian Second World War veterans; standard bearers from UK veterans organisations, the Drill Squad of the London Nautical School and other individuals and organisations supporting the memorial. The short ceremony will include brief addresses from key participants, the sounding of the Last Post and a two minute silence. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/11762 WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 9 May 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of the group that monitors planning and development issues in Waterloo. Hear from the developers and help to shape the community's response. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12217 RUSH HOUR CONCERT Thursday 10 May 6pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; free Free after-work concert with Southbank Sinfonia. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine while you listen. SbS performs an unconducted programme alongside principal players of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12298 THE LIFE AND TIMES OF WILLIAM LILLY Thursday 10 May 8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Nigel Hoyle talks about the colourful life of William Lilly, author of Christian Astrology and one of the foremost astrologers of the 17th century. A South East London Folklore Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12556 CLASSICS WITH MY BABY Friday 11 May 10.30am (eat cake and mingle from 10am) at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street; adults �10 (children free) at the door This month's concert features flautist Saleta Suarez Ogando from Seville. Enter the Arcadian world of Pan, the faun like God who brings the Spring and seduces nymphs with his fertile...flute... Meet Syrinx who tries to escape from his clutches by transforming herself into a reed; Join the little Chinese cowherd as he skips along the misty mountain path with his wooden flute; and be seduced by the Femme Fatale in the Carmen Fantasy who drives a poor soldier to run away with the Gypsies. A classical concert series for babies and toddlers, performed by award winning international artists (and local mums) Miaomiao Yu and Philippa Mo. Studies show classical music can bring tremendous benefits to young children, but the idea is simply to bring adults and kids of all ages together for a lively morning of exceptional music. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12131 MAY FESTIVAL AT RED CROSS GARDEN Friday 11 May 3.30pm-5.30pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Maypole dancing, flower craft activities, Victorian dresses to try on and face painting. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/12461 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Sports Event Co-ordinator, Bankside Open Spaces Trust * Office Receptionist/Administrator, Depaul UK * Art and Admin Assistant, The Goodlife Centre See 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 Space for rent, team 51.5o architects See 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 } * Recommendations for pub with free function room? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155177 * Sash window restorer http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/155159 * Helicopters over SE1/ Tower Bridge Area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155116 * Another car crash in Bermondsey st tunnel http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/155070 * Chaucer Drive http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/154981 * Bermondsey http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154978 * Polling station changes - no notice http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154970 * Bricklayer's Arms Flyover: Gone. Playing fields? Thoughts? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154956 * Architect in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/154955 * Lights over the Thames - London Bridge area http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154947 * Bird's eye view of London 1891 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154926 * Big hole in road on Stoney Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154903 * Safety work begins at Tower Bridge cycle death junction http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154901 * Registered Childminder in Waterloo area? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154889 * Morley Tandoori http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/154867 * Southwark Council Major Works http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/154849 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 } * Interior designer suggestions please http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/154633 * Desk space / office sublet required http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/154064 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) 2012 Bankside Press Postal address: 27 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NY ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================ You have received this email because you signed up to receive weekly mailings about SE1 news and events. 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