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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 370 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 10 December 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Are you thinking of starting a new business? * What's on this week * 2 new local job vacancies * 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 * People's �50 Million: Giant pound coin in Potters Fields - vote for Bermondsey bridge project by midday today Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3053 * Sophie Dahl and Sandi Toksvig switch on Christmas lights Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3052 * Europe's largest osteopathy clinic coming to Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3049 * Elephant & Castle partners plan regeneration roadshows Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3048 * Design watchdog "unconvinced" by York Road skyscrapers Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3047 * Government gives �50 million to Tate Modern expansion Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3046 * Fair trade Latin American shop at Oxo Tower Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3054 * Bring a better Christmas to Bankside - donations wanted Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3045 * 75 years of Morley's Chamber Orchestra Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3044 * Southwark school in dance collaboration Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3050 ============================================================ { Advert: Are you thinking of starting a new business? } Come and talk to Elan & Co to learn how we can offer you a range of services designed to give your new business the best start. We can HELP you with... * Deciding on the most suitable structure for your business * Forming and registering a company * Changing existing company names * Preparing a suitable business plan * Sourcing Finance 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 ============================================================ { 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'. BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM: COMMUNITY FILM CLUB AT TATE MODERN Monday 10 December 7pm at Tate Modern, Bankside; free to members The daughter of an orthodox Sikh family rebels against her parents' traditionalism by running off to Germany with a girls' football team. Please use the Turbine Hall entrance and staff will direct you to the Starr Auditorium from there. Free refreshments will be available before the film. Membership of the Community Film Club is primarily aimed at those living and working in Southwark and Lambeth. To become a member (it's free) call 020 7401 5176, email [email protected] or join on the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3659 RIVERSIDE WARD BY-ELECTION Thursday 13 December Polling stations open 7am-10pm. If you live in Riverside ward, make sure you use your vote! http://www.london-se1.co.uk/community/riversidebyelection/ LATE SHOPPING ON THURSDAYS TIL XMAS: 10% DISCOUNT TO READERS Thursday 13 December till 8pm at Ganesha, Unit 3, Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground Civilised Xmas shopping at Ganesha! Browse with a complimentary glass of fair trade wine and mince pie. We have lots of high quality, handmade gifts perfect for him and her. All fairly traded from India, Bangladesh and beyond. 10% discount to SE1-ers. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3668 BANKSIDE FROST FAIR Friday 14 to Sunday 16 December Fri 12 noon to Sun 6pm at Bankside riverside walkway; free The fifth annual Bankside Frost Fair is a free winter festival that celebrates the history of the area at a time when Londoners took to the ice as the River Thames froze hundreds of years ago. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1944 NEWINGTON GARDENS - BIG SWITCH ON Friday 14 December 2pm-5pm at Newington Gardens, Harper Road; free Switch-on (at 3pm) of the new fairy lights in the trees and the ball-court floodlights. Take a walk around this much improved local park, see the newly refurbished children's play area and join in a game on the new multicourts. Free bouncy castle, pillow bash and cream teas. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3687 SING-A-LONG VOICELAB CAROLS AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Friday 14 December 6.30pm at Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road Sing along with Southbank Centre's Voicelab choir to Christmas carols of all kinds. Song sheets provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3476 CHRISTMAS FAYRE IN KENNINGTON ROAD Saturday 15 December 10am-4pm at Church.co.uk, 1a Kennington Road Coffee shop, cakes, jewellery, Santa's grotto, fairtrade treats, picture frames, facepainting and more. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3685 SATURDAY MORNING FAMILY CONCERT AT MORLEY Saturday 15 December 10.30am-12.30pm at Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road; �9 (child �6, family [2+2]) �20 Saturday concert for adults and children of all ages. Gospel Choir - Morley's Gospel Choir perform their first family concert. Plus Tudor Tunes: early music on early instruments. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3524 CLOSE UP WITH COLIN CURRIE Saturday 15 December 4pm at Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free Third in a new series of free informal classical concerts in the RFH Ballroom. With percussionist Colin Currie. The performance will last an hour, including questions. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3370 CAROL SERVICE AT THE WELSH CHAPEL Sunday 16 December 11am at Welsh Chapel, 90 Southwark Bridge Road All welcome at this carol service at the Borough Welsh Congregational Church. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3465 A CELEBRATION FOR ADVENT AT ST GEORGE'S RC CATHEDRAL Sunday 16 December 4pm at St George's Cathedral, Lambeth Road A service of music and readings with the Cathedral choir. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3540 CAROL SERVICE AT ST JOHN'S WATERLOO Sunday 16 December 5pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road Festival of lessons and carols with Chorus Mundi. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3548 ============================================================ { 2 local job vacancies } * Bookings Administrator, London Wine & Spirit School * Independent Members, Standards Committee, LB Southwark 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 topics raised in recent discussions at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * English courses in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80692 * Nearest Ikea http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80690 * Temporary disability transport http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80667 * Tabard Gardens Regeneration? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80663 * Bermondsey Street Partnership http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80579 * Radio/transmission interference http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80553 * New store Tower Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80514 * Development next to Bishop's Hall and Red Cross Garden http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80510 * Cushions in need of reupholstery http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80509 * Congestion charge over Christmas http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80508 * New Year's Eve http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80425 * Builders for commercial refurb http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80399 * 37 degrees v Fitness First Cottons gyms http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80393 * Cobbler's Nest http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80391 * In need of a sports group http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/80373 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 } * Business Networking Events in SE1 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) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================