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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 344 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 11 June 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Elan & Co accountants * What's on this week * Situations vacant - 3 local jobs this week * 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 * Singing River launches Festival Hall Overture weekend Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2762 * Jam Factory planning decision deferred Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2759 * Tories select London Assembly candidate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2757 * Murder inquiry as Parliament View girl dies in hospital Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2756 * Brighter corridors at Guy's and St Thomas' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2758 * Blackfriars Settlement says 'thank you' to volunteers Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2760 ============================================================ [ Advert ] Do you want an Accountant who does more than just the bare minimum? Talk to Elan & Co � dedicated to helping your business grow. We can HELP you with your * Company or Personal Tax Return Preparation * Tax Planning and advice * Bookkeeping, VAT returns or Payroll needs * Accounts Preparation * Audit & Assurance * Monthly Management reports * New Business Start Up Advice and Company formation * Specialist Property Tax advice We offer a comprehensive range of Accountancy and Tax Services for fixed fees and also can offer Business consultancy and Finance and 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ Advertise 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'. ALEX GARNETT'S JAZZ AMBASSADORS AT THE SCOOP Tuesday 12 June 6.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Pulsating blend of hard-bop and mainstream jazz. City of London Festival event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2203 BERMONDSEY COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 12 June 7pm at Harris Academy Bermondsey, 55 Southwark Park Road Meeting for Riverside, Grange and South Bermondsey wards. Update on local tree issues, updates from local police and wardens and Community Council Fund for projects and events. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2373 PLANS FOR 235-241 UNION STREET: PUBLIC EXHIBITION Wednesday 13 June 4pm-7pm at St Alphege, King's Bench Street See plans for a mixed-use scheme at the corner of Union Street and Nelson Square (between Lord Nelson and railway). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2468 FREE FILMS AT THE SCOOP SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, GLASTONBURY Wednesday 13, Thursday 14 and Friday 15 June 9.15pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Annual season of free open-air movie screenings in the amphitheatre by City Hall. Turn up & take a seat by 9.15pm. * Wednesday 15 June: Singin' in the Rain Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2251 * Thursday 16 June: In the Heat of the Night Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2252 * Friday 17 June: Glastonbury Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2253 FRENCH MARKET IN LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO Thursday 14 to Friday 15 June Traders from France selling breads, cheeses, meat, wines and other products. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2504 FREE AFTERNOON CONCERT WITH SOUTHBANK SINFONIA Thursday 14 June 4.30pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; free Southbank Sinfonia presents a concert performed by young musical stars. Conducted by Edward Gardner, the orchestra will perform Mozart's Symphony No 35 'Haffner' and Barber's Violin Concerto. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2500 SOUTH BANK FORUM: CULTURAL QUARTER, LOWER MARSH & LIBRARIES Thursday 14 June 7pm-9pm at Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street Kate Hoey MP and Simon Hughes MP invite local residents to the South Bank Forum. Topics will include giving every child in Lambeth and Southwark the chance to be involved with the arts; a vision for Lambeth libraries and improvements to Lower Marsh market. Plus general updates and issues from the floor, Including new CAFOD development at St George's Cathedral and how to get involved with Southwark Council's Cleaner, Greener, Safer scheme. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/1750 WATERLOO MUSIC: TEXMEX MEETS COUNTRY - EMMA CONS GARDENS Friday 15 June 5pm-7pm at Emma Cons Gardens, The Cut; free TexMex meets country. Live music and carnival street performers. Food and drink from The Cut Bar & Restaurant. Part of a series of Friday evening Waterloo Music events leading up to the Waterloo Carnival in July Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2406 AN AFRICAN'S BLOOD: PLAY ABOUT ABOLITION OF SLAVE TRADE Friday 15 June 7pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �5 on the door Dramatic reading of play tracing the events leading to the abolition of the slave trade. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2338 WATERLOO COMMUNITY CONFERENCE Saturday 16 June 10am-1pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road WaCoCo is the organisation that has been established following the wind-up of Waterloo Community Regeneration Trust (WCRT). The conference will provide the opportunity to find out more about WaCoCo; future plans for WAC, an update on Section 106 discussions and Community Facilities audit. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2323 OPEN DAY AT COIN STREET FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTRE Saturday 16 June 12 noon-4pm at 99A Upper Ground Open to all local parents/carers and children. An opportunity to meet the family & children's centre staff and find out more about the planned facilities and programmes for families at the new Coin Street neighbourhood centre (opening in September). Story telling workshops will take place during the day with dressing up and complementary activities in the nursery. Display and information about the new foundation stage curriculum (birth - 5 years). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2346 PULSE: CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE AT COIN STREET FESTIVAL Saturday 16 June 1pm-7pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free Bringing central and eastern European sounds to the South Bank, Pulse 2007 features some of the region's biggest stars alongside artists from CM Sounds' innovative Art Party project. With the focus on creating a cross cultural party, Pulse also offers jazz, world, alternative, dance music performances alongside great food, and dance and music workshops for children. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2037 CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY TASTER SESSIONS Saturday 16 June at South Bank Alexander Centre, 27A Blackfriars Road; free Matt Gothill is offering free 30 minute Craniosacral taster sessions as part of Craniosacral Awareness week. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2392 CELEBRATING SANCTUARY: COIN STREET FESTIVAL Sunday 17 June 2pm-7pm at Bernie Spain Gardens, Upper Ground; free An extraordinary event which gathers together musicians, dancers and artists from all corners of the globe to celebrate the positive cultural contribution of refugees to the UK. The event will also boast a multitude of stalls selling mouth-watering dishes and thirst-quenching drinks from all over the world plus food and information stalls in the festival marketplace. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2038 ============================================================ [ Situations vacant ] This is the place for local businesses and organisations to advertise job vacancies in Southwark and Lambeth. * Trustees, Time & Talents Association * Bar Staff, Utobeer Ltd - The Rake * Director and Planning Advisor, Willowbrook Centre Details of these jobs - and how to advertise a vacancy - at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/jobs/ ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * All Mouth at the Menier Chocolate Factory Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2754 * Roving Mars at BFI IMAX Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2753 ============================================================ [ 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 * Gormley Figures Petition http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72370 * Primary Schools - Tooley Street? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72361 * Why is there a spider's web on the London Eye? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72353 * Southwark Council Housing Transfer Policy http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72345 * Is anyone else excited about the reopening of the RFH? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72326 * Lambeth ALMO - what's it all about? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72311 * Line Dancing? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72135 * Breakfast near London Bridge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72097 * Fuzzy's Grub on Tooley Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/72071 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 ] http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk * Office Space Required in Waterloo Area * Office Space Borough High St * Business banking - who is good? http://forum.betterbankside.co.uk ============================================================ >> CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information or press releases, please read this page: http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2007 Bankside Press ============================================================ >> SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================