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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 352 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 6 August 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you need an accountant? * Competition: Win a limited edition South Bank canvas bag * What's on 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 * Tell Mayor and Chancellor we need tram, says regen boss Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2856 * Grange Ward's Cllr Denise Capstick banned from driving Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2851 * Two sentenced for Lynton Road murder Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2852 * Man dies at Elephant & Castle building site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2846 * Architects chosen for Eveline Lowe Primary School Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2854 * Sun shines for SE1 United sports day Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2853 * New venues on Time Out shortlist Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2850 * JOY opens in Southwark Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2849 * Marie Phillips launches book at Crockatt & Powell Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2847 ============================================================ [ ADVERT: Do you need an accountant? ] Do you need an Accountant who can alleviate you from the accountancy burden so that you can be dedicated to growing your business? We can HELP you with your * Company or Personal Tax Return preparation * Tax Planning and advice * Book-keeping, 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, 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. ============================================================ [ Competition: Win a limited edition South Bank canvas bag ] Produced to celebrate the launch of the new-look South Bank website - http://www.southbanklondon.com - check out the South Bank Shopper, the freshest and most desirable bag to hit London's high streets. Make sure you are one of the first to be seen with this essential canvas bag. Only 1,000 have been made ... and 100 have been reserved for readers of this newsletter. To find out how to win, visit http://www.se1direct.co.uk/southbanklondon/ ============================================================ [ 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'. DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS - FREE OPEN-AIR THEATRE Wednesday 8 August to Sunday 9 September Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free The Steam Industry presents the professional premiere of the new kids' theatre version of this classic cartoon. Friends and family of all ages will enjoy hits like The Bare Necessities and I Wanna Be Like You as the Mancub Mowgli calls on pals Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther to escape Shere Khan the tiger and the outrageous monkey King Louie. Once again the award-winning team collaborates with National Theatre puppeteers to create an unforgettable 60 minute blend of comedy, song, dance and puppetry as they bring a fresh look at your favourite Jungle Book characters and songs. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2261 GASLIGHT COMMUNITY DAY AT THE OLD VIC Wednesday 8 August 10.30am-4.30pm at The Old Vic, 103 The Cut; �5 for Lambeth/Southwark residents Gaslight, the powerful story of a young woman psychologically dominated by her husband, is currently thrilling audiences at The Old Vic. Written by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Peter Gill, it stars Kenneth Cranham, Rosamund Pike and Andrew Woodall. While Jack Manningham (Woodall) is out on the town, his wife Bella (Pike) stays at home alone, believing she's losing her mind. Mysterious footsteps are heard overhead and the living room gaslights flicker up and down. Questions about Jack's true identity are aroused following the unexpected arrival of Detective Rough (Cranham). Residents of Lambeth and Southwark can explore Victorian melodrama and culture in a specially devised workshop. * Write your own thriller casting yourself as the murderous villain * Become a flawless host with a lesson in Victorian etiquette * Take to the stage in your own melodrama Then enjoy a matinee performance of Gaslight. Tickets must be collected from the box office in person with proof of residence in Lambeth/Southwark. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2795 LONDON POETRY FESTIVAL IN WATERLOO Friday 10 to Monday 13 August From 6.30pm at St John's Waterloo, Waterloo Road; �7 (conc �5) The London Poetry Festival grew out of Poet's Letter Magazine Poetry Performance and Live Music Series that started in March 2005 at the Poetry Cafe, Covent Garden. Each evening's programme concludes with live music. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2791 JAZZ IN THE SOUTH WEST CHURCHYARD AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Saturday 11 August 12.30pm-2pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; free Dom James and his Dixie Ticklers would like to provide the first chapter in the development of jazz for you with an atomic Dixieland explosion. Combining some of the brightest young talent in the UK, with the oldest charts from New Orleans archives, their goal is to entertain with skill and charm. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2826 BLUE PLAQUE UNVEILING AT RED CROSS GARDEN Sunday 12 August 2pm-3pm at Red Cross Garden, Redcross Way; free Join Bankside Open Spaces Trust and the Army Cadet Force for an outdoor ceremony to unveil a blue plaque voted for by the residents of Southwark. Watch the parade of army cadets and hear speeches about the achievements of Octavia Hill. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2726 FREE SWIMMING FOR KIDS AND WATERLOO SWIMMING CLUB During this summer holiday kids (under 16s) can swim for FREE at the Oasis Sports Centre 10am-2pm Monday to Friday and at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre 10am-12 noon and 1pm-3pm Monday to Friday. For more details go to http://www.gll.org To register your interest in Waterloo Swimming Club email volunteer Abigail Tripp - [email protected] - who is hoping to organise a family swimming outing soon to Swiss Cottage. ============================================================ [ Arts reviews from the London SE1 website ] * Holding Fire! at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2855 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at the BFI IMAX Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2848 ============================================================ [ 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 * Where to buy kitchen appliances around SE1? http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75062 * Would any SE1rs like some free books? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/75040 * Domestic Cleaner http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74936 * New Kent Road cycle path - PLS USE IT!!! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74906 * The Hidden Julep http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74900 * Watching rugby http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/74838 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 * Seeking 3 desks in London Bridge office * Guest house accommodation * Office desk spaces available and storage space in SE1 * Seminar room for hire in Bermondsey Street 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 ============================================================