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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 386 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 31 March 2008 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 * April issue of 'in SE1' * Local job vacancies - 2 jobs this week * Local arts reviews from the London SE1 website * 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 * Don't sign Berkeley Homes deal on Potters Fields says Hill backer Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3208 * Cross River Tram route decision delayed until 2009 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3206 * Pearly kings and queens on St Thomas' Street hoarding Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3207 * Transformed urology service at Guy's Hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3205 * Nicolas Sarkozy's Thames Clipper boat trip Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3204 ============================================================ { 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 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'. ROYAL AIR FORCE 90TH ANNIVERSARY FLYPAST Tuesday 1 April 1pm above the London Eye The Royal Air Force Red Arrows will fly in formation with four Typhoon aircraft along the River Thames to the London Eye on the RAF's 90th birthday giving London the chance to see a spectacular flypast. The formation approach from the east over Tower Bridge and passing just south of Tate Modern to fly over the London Eye at 1 o'clock sharp. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4419 A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING Tuesday 1 April 1pm, Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Rd; free Londoners celebrate the life of one of the 20th century's greatest figures. The civil rights leader's son Martin Luther King III speaks as guest of honour, with guest appearances from some well-known music stars. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4216 DR BIKE IN WATERLOO - FREE BASIC BICYCLE CHECK-UP Tuesday 1 April 5pm-7pm outside James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road; free Free quick service including brakes, tyres and gears. Sessions run by Lambeth Council monthly in the plaza outside James Clerk Maxwell Building near the BFI IMAX. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4391 WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 2 April 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Regular public meeting of the group that monitors development in the Waterloo area. Hear developers present their plans and contribute to the debate. Find out about plans for a 15 storey office building at the junction of Lambeth Palace Road and Westminster Bridge Road. And get the lowdown on plans to improve the environment around the southern end of Hungerford Bridge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3719 KEEP SMILING THROUGH - ILLUSTRATED TALK AT CUMING MUSIC Thursday 3 April 10.30am at Cuming Museum, 151 Walworth Road; free Stephen Bourne gives an illustrated talk, which looks at wartime experiences of black Londoners on the home front. Learn about the lives of ordinary families as well as the experiences of personalities such as Dr. Harold Moody, Adelaide Hall and Ken 'Snakehips' Johnson. There will be time to discuss your own home front memories at the end of the event. Please bring any related photographs or small objects with you. Part of Southwark's Silver Festival for older people. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4138 SAY AND PLAY FUN DAY FOR WATERLOO FAMILIES Thursday 3 April 3.30pm-6pm at Johanna Primary School, Johanna Street, Lower Marsh Games, an assortment of stalls and a fashion show are among the enjoyable activities planned for this open afternoon/fun-day. The aim of the day is twofold, to both showcase the children's work and to bring the local community together and enable them to have their say about local community services. So while the children are perhaps looking around the stalls, their parents and carers will have the opportunity to put across their views, which will be fed back to Lambeth Council. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4027 RUSH HOUR CONCERT - FREE AFTER-WORK CLASSICAL MUSIC Thursday 3 April 6pm-7.15pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Avoid the rush. Enjoy some great music and a glass of wine in this free concert performed by some of Britain's brightest young stars from the Southbank Sinfonia. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4202 SILVER SOUNDS Friday 4 April 3pm-6pm at Ministry of Sound, 103 Gaunt Street; �2 The place to be seen for mature clubbers! This year's Silver Sounds extravaganza promises to be another memorable event. Dress up in the style of your favourite era and dance to your favourite tunes. A glass of wine will be given to the first couple on the dance floor. Soft and alcoholic drinks available to buy from the bar. Tickets can be purchased from Southwark Pensioners Centre, as well as Blue Anchor, Dulwich, Peckham & Newington Libraries. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4144 PORCH SALE IN TRINITY CHURCH SQUARE Saturday 5 April 10am-3pm at Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square Lots of secondhand books and bric-a-brac for sale in the porch of Henry Wood Hall in Trinity Church Square. Cheap prices. In aid of Trinity Newington Residents Association funds. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4418 BEIJING OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY Sunday 6 April 2pm at Royal Festival Hall; 3pm at Potters Fields Park The torch will arrive in SE1 at Festival Pier on board a police boat from Westminster Pier between 1.30pm and 2pm. Returning north via Waterloo Bridge it visits Southwark at Potters Fields Park at approx 3pm with more music and entertainment. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4118 ============================================================ { April issue of 'in SE1' } The April edition of our monthly printed guide to local events is out now. Look out for it over the next couple of days at the usual 75+ distribution points across the area, or download your own copy at http://www.inSE1.co.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Temporary Vacancy for a Caretaker, Waterloo Action Centre * Bookeeper, Elan & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 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 ============================================================ { Local arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Maria Friedman: Re-arranged at Menier Chocolate Factory Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3209 ============================================================ { 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 * Marigold Pub - Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85923 * What is that bright light?? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85848 * No water on 3rd April Tabard Gardens North http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85828 * The Old School Yard (previously "The George") http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85826 * Anyone sending children to school in Dulwich? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85802 * Scam on Bankside http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85793 * Wills/ Estate Planning http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85762 * E&C Shopping Centre http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85759 * Wool gathering http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85756 * Calling all artists, designers, musicians in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85755 * Goldsmiths Arms/The Escape http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85750 * Man & van & tiles http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85748 * Novelty birthday cake http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85729 * Parking near Great Suffolk Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85663 * Abbey Street & Congestion Charge zone http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85662 * Bank End http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/85647 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 } * Desk space available in Gt Suffolk St * Clothes retail in Bankside area 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) 2008 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================