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[ SE1 Direct ]     Issue 795
 
Monday 1 February 2016                        ISSN 1750-0656

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IN THIS BULLETIN
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* Local news & features from the London SE1 website
* Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum
* Advert: Elan Meeting Rooms
* What's on this week
* Local job vacancies
* Small offices & desk spaces for rent
* Business forum in association with Better Bankside

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{ Local news & features from the London SE1 website }

* Theatre Royal recreated in SE1 for Tom Hardy 'Taboo' drama
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8632

* New leisure centre at the Elephant will open in April
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8624

* McDonald's at Guy's Hospital has closed down
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8629

* Hundreds march against Housing & Planning Bill: pics/audio
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8631

* Man found stabbed at Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8630

* The Ivy to open brasserie at One Tower Bridge
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8628

* Man in wheelchair hit by lorry in Borough Road
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8627

* Local kids get planting masterclass from Dan Pearson
Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8625

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{ Advert: Elan Meeting Rooms }

Elan Meeting Rooms is a newly refurbished meeting space in
SE1 suitable for Board meetings, Seminars, Meetings and
Workshops. We are conveniently located in Central London
near London Bridge Station, at Royal Oak Yard, just off 156
Bermondsey Street.  The seminar room is very well located on
the ground floor, with direct access from the main entrance
to the building. The room is light and airy and well
ventilated, holding up to 12 people seated for boardroom
style as well as for seminar style and can be hired per
hour, for a half or full day. The room includes a 50 inch
high definition flat screen TV to be used for projection.
There is free wifi and plenty of cat5 and electrical points.
There is flexibility with the table and chair arrangements
to suit your requirements. Whether you are looking for
somewhere to host a seminar or a very professional space to
present to clients, Elan meeting rooms offer a variety of
meeting options at very reasonable prices.
                                    
Catering & Facilities
Tea, coffee, beverages and catering for light lunches can be
ordered in from the nearby coffee shop upon request.  
                                                      
Pricing
The meeting room can be hired per hour for �25 plus vat,
half day �90 plus vat and for full day �175 plus vat

Booking
To book the meeting rooms, please contact us on 020 7403
1500 or e-mail [email protected]
Full address is Unit 3 Cedar Court 1 Royal Oak Yard London
SE1 3GA. (Off 156 Bermondsey Street)

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{ What's on this week }

THE FUTURE OF ARCHBISHOP'S PARK: PUBLIC CONSULTATION DROP-IN
SESSION
Tuesday 2 February
3pm-4pm  at Oasis Academy Johanna, Johanna Street, Lower
Marsh
Oasis is developing a management plan for Archbishop's Park
as part of Lambeth's 'Pioneer Parks' Programme. If you are
interested in learning more, come to this drop-in session.
For more information: [email protected]
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17655


BANKSIDE RESIDENTS' FORUM: OPEN FORUM
Tuesday 2 February
7pm-9pm  at Bankside Community Space, 18 Great Guildford
Street
Southwark Council is currently consulting on the New
Southwark Plan, which will be the statutory plan for all
development across the borough, including policies on tall
buildings, open space and affordable housing. It also
includes 'visions' for each area, including Bankside. Does
the council share local people's vision for development of
Bankside? How will residents benefit? Have your say.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17630


THE SECRET WORLD OF DRONE WARFARE
Tuesday 2 February
7pm at Imperial War Museum,  Lambeth Road; free
Drones, or remotely piloted aircraft, have often made the
headlines in recent years, particularly in relation to
conflict in the Middle East. But what do we really know
about them and how they are used? Join Chris Woods,
award-winning investigative journalist, as he explores the
secret world of drone warfare and how it has changed the
modern battlefield. Following the talk Chris will be on hand
to sign copies of his latest book Sudden Justice: America's
Secret Drone Wars. This talk is linked to current display
Fighting Extremes: From Ebola to ISIS, which will be open to
view after the talk.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17636


JOURNEY THE CAMINO & CANDYFLOSS GUITAR
Wednesday 3 February
6.30pm at Travelling Through..., 131 Lower Marsh; free;
register via www.travellingthrough.co.uk
An evening about the historic Spanish pilgrimage, the Camino
de Santiago and one man's journey that inspired him to walk.
Join Adam Wells, founder of Discover the Camino, and Stephen
Marriott, debut author/blogger. Adam shares his knowledge
and tips for making the Camino de Santiago a rewarding and
unforgettable experience. Stephen talks about his personal
Camino journey and how it gave him the gift of creativity in
the form of a book - "Candyfloss Guitar, a tale of music and
ghosts on the Camino de Santiago". You can expect
enlightening anecdotes, Spanish history and transformational
stories.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17656


FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT
Thursday 4 February
1pm at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street; free
Stelios Kyriakidis will give a guitar recital including
pieces by J. Dowland and Bach. The recital lasts approx 45
minutes, followed by light refreshments and a chance to meet
the performer(s). You are welcome to bring your own lunch to
eat during the recital if you wish.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17658


LIBERTY OF THE MINT CONSERVATION AREA PUBLIC MEETING
Thursday 4 February
4pm-6.30pm  at St George the Martyr,  Borough High Street
Last year Southwark's planning committee introduced the
Liberty of the Mint Conservation Area. Now local residents,
businesses and interested groups are invited to comment on
the designation of the conservation area. The new
conservation area includes all of the buildings in Sanctuary
Street, Vine Yard, Toulmin Street, Bittern Street, Weller
Street, Trundle Street, Caleb Street and Quilp Street. Parts
of Borough High Street, Marshalsea Road, Lant Street, Sudrey
Street, Redcross Way and Great Suffolk Street also fall
within the area.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17614


RUSH HOUR CONCERT: CLASSICAL FUSION
Thursday 4 February
6pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; free
Southbank Sinfonia - conducted by Simon Over - present
Brahms Tragic Overture and Dvorak Symphony No.6.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17666


NATIONAL LIBRARIES DAY
Saturday 6 February
2.30pm-5pm  at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free
Special activities for National Libraries Day
* E-Book & E-Magazine tasters
* Book reviews
* Children's activities
* Library stories oral history 
* Friends of Waterloo Library
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17639


AN EVENING OF POETRY: IN RECOGNITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Saturday 6 February
6.30pm-9pm  at Travelling Through..., 131 Lower Marsh; free;
register via www.travellingthrough.co.uk
Llisten to the work of three poets, contribute your own
work, learn more from experts in the field and eat West
African hors d'oeuvres. The evening has been inspired by the
Orchid Project, a charity working to eliminate female
genital cutting (FGC)
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17657


A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY
Saturday 6 February
7pm-1am at Underdog Gallery, Arch 6 Crucifix Lane; �12.73
from http://se1.info/20AeViK
A fundraising evening in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust,
featuring live music, comedy, art, food, drink and raffle.
Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17668

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{ Local job vacancies }

* Part Time Secretary, South of the Border Holdings Ltd
* Charity Trustee, Walcot Foundation [unpaid]

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 }

* Bermondsey Office Space for Rent 600+ sq ft

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 }

* The Ivy
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/200005
* Chinese takeaways
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199999

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 }

* Direct Mail Marketing specialist wanted
    http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/200031
    
To see all the current active forum topics, go to:
http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7

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