SE1 Direct 679: What's on this week
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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 679

Monday 11 November 2013                       ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Advert: Elan Meeting Room
* 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

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Radical plans for Blackfriars Road cycle route
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7183

* Tower Bridge Magistrates' Court could become a hotel
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7174

* Waves break over Thames Path at Bankside after flood alert
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7172

* Remembrance Sunday in SE1: pictures and audio
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7192

* Lord Mayor's Show begins and ends on the Thames
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7191

* Elizabeth House: judicial review of Eric Pickles' decision
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7187

* Charity auction raises almost �30,000 for SE1 United
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7190

* Southwark Crown Court shut after flood damage
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7189

* Fire at One Tower Bridge building site under investigation
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7188

* Affordable housing provider buys Blackfriars Road scheme
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7186

* London Duck Tours: river ban is costing us �12,500 a day
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7185

* Kintore Way nursery celebrates 'outstanding' Ofsted rating
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7184

* Bonfire night blaze on Westminster Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7182

* Awards for NT's Shed and Southwark Playhouse
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7180

* Sponsored sleep-out for winter night shelter
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7179

* Review: The Scottsboro Boys at Young Vic
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7178

* 91-year-old man missing from home near Old Kent Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7177

* Diwali candles cause fire in Rockingham Estate flat
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7176

* Simon Hughes hosts discussion with local businesses
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7175

* South Bank Tower joins Movember campaign
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7173

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{ Advert }

Elan Meeting Room is a newly furnished meeting space in SE1
suitable for coaching sessions, interviews, or meetings. It
is conveniently located in Central London near London Bridge
Station, at Royal Oak Yard, just off Bermondsey Street. The
meeting room is light and airy, fits 4 people comfortably,
and can be hired for a half or full day. The dimensions of
the room are 300cm by 400cm.
 
Whether you are looking for somewhere to host a meeting, or
a one to one, the Elan meeting room offers a variety of
meeting options at a very reasonable price, from only �50.00
for a half day session and from �100.00 for a full day.
Should you require a projector and/or laptop, this can be
arranged at a small additional cost.
 
Please contact Elan and Co on 020 7403 1500, visit us at
http://www.elantax.com or e-mail [email protected].

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Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php
Now taking bookings for 2014
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{ What's on this week }


WE ARE ALL ONE: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB
Monday 11 November
7pm (refreshments from 6.30pm) at Starr Auditorium, Tate
Modern,  Bankside; free to members
Building on the 1972 film We Was All One by Director Ken
Ashton, this new and dynamic 2012 film by Downside Fisher
Youth Club explores the social, economic, cultural and
political dynamics of Bermondsey through the eyes of young
people. Watch a 15 min clip of the 1972 film followed by
Downside Fisher Youth Club's film and a discussion.
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/14609


CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE
Monday 11 November
11am at Imperial War Museum,  Lambeth Road
On the front steps of IWM London, visitors will be able to
join IWM in a ceremony of remembrance on both Sunday 10 and
Monday 11 November. At 11am, The Last Post will be sounded
by a bugler. This will then be followed by a two-minute
silence, with the ending signalled by a Reveille.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14939


ARMISTICE DAY
Monday 11 November
11am at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street
Staff, traders and Trustees of Borough Market will gather to
observe the national two minute silence for Armistice Day.
The Last Post will be performed and the market bell will be
rung to bring the two minute silence to a close. All members
of the local community are invited to gather in the Middle
Road area of the market. Poppies are available from the
market's information point at 15 Three Crown Square. A poppy
wreath will also be laid in the entrance to 8 Southwark
Street in remembrance of the five men killed whilst on duty
at the wardens' post in Southwark in September 1940: Thomas
William Victor Cheeseman Albert Edward Cheeseman Henry John
Cheeseman Daniel Long Thomas Henry Darvell
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14999


COMMEMORATIVE EVENING OF TALKS AND MUSIC FOR ARMISTICE DAY
Monday 11 November
6pm-9pm  at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; �20 from
[email protected] or 020 7593 2281
In preparation for next year's centenary of the start of
World War I, local company Kirker Holidays has invited war
historians Dr Neil Faulkner, Hugh Macdonald-Buchanan and
Peter Parker to talk about several aspects of the war. After
the talks there will be a song recital by tenor Joshua
Ellicott and pianist Simon Lepper, including songs by
Ireland, Finzi, Bridge and Mahler and readings from letters
sent home by Joshua's great uncle Jack who was killed in the
Somme aged 21. A donation will be made to the Royal British
Legion for each ticket sold.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14919


60 YEARS OF ARCHAEOLOGY IN WANDSWORTH
Tuesday 12 November
7.30pm (refreshments from 7pm) at New Cut Housing
Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; non-members �1
Lecture by Pamela Greenwood, vice-chair of Wandsworth
Historical Society. A Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological
Society event.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14570



STEINBERG DUO: TOLSTOY INSPIRED
Tuesday 12 November
7.30pm at 1901 Arts Club, 7 Exton Street; �18 (conc �15)
Louisa Stonehill (violin) and Nicholas Burns (piano). An
evening inspired by Leo Tolstoy's powerful novella, 'The
Kreutzer Sonata', exploring the emotive power of music and
the disastrous consequences of its misinterpretation.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14973


BELCEA QUARTET RECITAL
Tuesday 12 November
7pm at 1901 Arts Club, 7 Exton Street; �15 including
pre-concert dri
Work by Britten and Shostakovich withpre-concert talk by Dr
Martin Lovett.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14974


IN SEARCH OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN BRITAIN & IRELAND
Thursday 14 November
8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough
High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50); reservations
[email protected]
The Knights Templar was a military and religious order that
dominated medieval Europe for nearly two hundred years until
it was suppressed in the early 1300s. The warrior monks then
disappeared from history into myth, their true nature
forgotten and woven into fantasy. But the traces they left
behind on the land can still be seen. Simon Brighton has
visited many of the sites and will be explaining what there
is to be seen, the myths and the facts of the matter. A
South East London Folklore Society event.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14923



FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL
Friday 15 November
1.10pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; free
Anna Bell (flute) and Richard Black (piano) perform works by
Jean-Michel Damase, Ian Clarke, Jindrich Feld and Erwin
Schulhoff. There will be a retiring collection for the
church.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14933


LEARNING ABOUT PRISONERS
Saturday 16 November
10.30am-4pm  at St George's Cathedral,  Lambeth Road; free
A day of debate for Prisons Week 2013 in the cathedral's
Amigo Hall. Opening speaker is Christine Glenn, chief parole
commissioner for Northern Ireland. Workshops and
information. 
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14894


BERMONDSEY STREET FASHION HERITAGE WALK
Saturday 16 November
12pm at Fashion & Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street; free
with museum ticket
Meet in the Fashion & Textile Museum foyer to join local
historian Stephen Humphrey on a heritage walk around
Bermondsey Street looking at the area's historic links to
the leather and wool trades as well as hat manufacture and
glue production.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14845


BOROUGH, BANKSIDE & WALWORTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Saturday 16 November
1pm at Walworth Methodist Church, 54 Camberwell Road, London
SE5 0EW
Meeting for Cathedrals, Chaucer, East Walworth, Faraday and
Newington wards. Theme: Older persons' voices: local
services and support for people over 50.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/13860


CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday 16 November
2pm-4pm  at Setchell TRA Hall,  Hazel Way; 20p
Setchell Estate Tenants' & Residents' Association. Bargains
galore: bric-a-brac, books, tombola, raffle and
refreshments.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14867


AGNUS DEI
Saturday 16 November
7.30pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; �12 & �15
(student �10)
Neil Ferris conducts the Wimbledon Choral Society with the
Brandenburg SInfonIa Ensemble and soloists Vanessa Bowers
(soprano), Gareth Treseder (tenor) and Michael Higgens on
the organ. Programme includes The Lamb by John Tavener as
well as works by Vasks, Rheinberger and Chilcott.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14904


HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS
Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November
11am-12.30pm & 2pm-4pm at HMS Belfast, Morgans Lane, Tooley
Street; included in general admission (kids go free)
Discover hidden stories about HMS Belfast and explore the
fascinating lives of the men who lived and worked on board.
Ordinance Officer John Harrison was busy working when an
Arctic wave overwhelmed the ship. Learn about his incredible
story of survival, and hear other stories as you examine
authentic naval objects from IWM's collections, and find out
more about how we conserve them.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14943


TUDORS AND ELIZABETHANS REVEALED: COME AND MEET JOAN
WOODWARD
Sunday 17 November
Sessions at 10am & 11am at Rose Theatre Exhibition, 56 Park
Street; �3 (free to N Southwark & Bermondsey residents)
booking via [email protected] 
Part of the Rose's programme of family friendly morning
events specially linked to Key Stage 2 sections of the
education syllabus. Youngsters will be able to extend their
appreciation of both the rich and poor in Tudor /
Elizabethan times. The sessions will look at many aspects of
food and entertainment, the Elizabethan theatre, local
history and characters of the time. This month, come and
meet Joan Woodward (the wife-to-be of Rose actor Edward
Alleyn). All children must be accompanied by a responsible
adult. Supported by United St Saviour's Charity.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14545


CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Sunday 17 November
11am-3pm  at Blackfriars Settlement, 1 Rushworth Street
Featuring tombola, raffle, nearly new stall, bric-a-brac,
crafts, refreshments, cakes and snacks. All proceeds will go
to the older people's services at Blackfriars Settlement.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/14980

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Office Administrator, Vauxhall One
* Nanny share available on Monday and Tuesday

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

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{ Small offices & desk spaces for rent }

* Desk space for rent in Pullens Yard
* Desk Space and Office Space - short term and long term

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

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{ Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum }

* Telephone/broadband engineer
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176172
* Handyman needed to install new toilet seat
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176163
* More fire victims in Southwark?
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176158
* Stopping club nights on Great Suffolk St
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176157
* In house dinner caterering
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176108
* Connecting London are brilliant!
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176105
* Skip divers' opportunity
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176101
* WW2 evacuees from Pearman St
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176088
* Blackfriars Road remodelling
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176067
* Parking in Leathermarket Street
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176032
* Survey about kids activities in Lambeth/Southwark
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176027
* Local business and enterprise
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176010
* Mice in supermarket
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176009
* Barriers in Blackfriars Road
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/176001
* Helicopter above SE1
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/175990
    
To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1

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{ Business forum in association with Better Bankside }

* Event - building business/community relationships
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/175900
    
Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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