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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 361 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 8 October 2007 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ >> IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Tax Saving Seminar - Elan & Co * What's on this week * Reader offer: 25 per cent off at The Floatworks * 5 local job vacancies * 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 * New university admissions centre at Technopark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2950 * Police seek man who drove car at PC in Joiner Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2948 * Tooley Street TRA backs 'The Hill' for Potters Fields Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2947 * John Harvard, Henry Cooper and Bert Hardy compete for blue plaques Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2946 * Elephant will be top retail destination in a decade Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2945 * Michel Roux Jr launches Biodynamic Food Fortnight Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2951 * Cut the Carbon march reaches SE1 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2944 * Award for Lambeth's Tour de France floral displays Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2943 * Waterloo chaos as station sealed off; man arrested Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2942 * Access to Art sponsored walk on Bankside Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2941 ============================================================ [ Advert ] Elan & Co Chartered Certified Accountants present FREE Tax Saving Seminar Tax legislation in the UK is ridiculously complex... this year's Finance Bill has taken the UK tax code up to just short of 10,000 pages. 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To book a place please phone 020 7403 1500 or e-mail Thomas Pick at [email protected] Time: Tuesday 16th October 2007, 9.00am-12.30pm including Lunch Venue: Elan Meeting Rooms, Unit 3 Cedar Court 1 Royal Oak Yard (Off 156 Bermondsey Street) London SE1 3GA ------------------------------------------------------------ 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'. THE DICKENS! SECRET HISTORY: GUIDED WALK WITH JOHN CONSTABLE Monday 8 October Meet 7pm outside John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; �7 (conc �5) A journey into the secret history and folklore of London's oldest Borough with John Constable, author of Secret Bankside - Walks In The Outlaw Borough. From Marshalsea Prison to Nancy's Steps; Charles Dickens' childhood encounter with the Borough's Victorian underworld. Writer, performer and local historian John Constable is well known for his unusual guided walks around this fascinating area. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3072 BANKSIDE ARCHITECTURE - FREE LUNCHTIME GUIDED WALK Tuesday 9 October Meet 12.30pm outside the Market Porter, Stoney Street; free Guided walk led by Kevin Flude of the Old Operating Theatre, Museum & Herb Garret. Organised by Better Bankside. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3230 MICHAEL FARADAY COMMUNITY EXCAVATION - LECTURE Tuesday 9 October 7.30pm at New Cut Housing Co-Operative Hall, 106 The Cut; �1 Last June and July the Museum of London held a dig in the playground of Michael Faraday Primary School on the Aylesbury Estate prior to the redevelopment of the estate. Lecture by Kate Sutton, finds officer and community archaeologist. Southwark & Lambeth Archaeological Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2782 Meeting rescheduled: WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP The WCDG meeting due to take place on Wednesday 10 October has now been rescheduled for Wednesday 24 October at the later time of 7pm. Info & map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/1397 BOROUGH & BANKSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 10 October 7pm at Charles Dickens Primary School, Lant Street Meeting for residents of Cathedrals and Chaucer wards. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3071 CELEBRATION OF AUTUMN PRODUCE AT BOROUGH MARKET Thursday 11 October 12pm-8pm at Borough Market, 8 Southwark Street The Market's trustees and retail traders invite the public to a celebration of Autumn produce. The area outside Roast will feature a demonstration area where traders will display and discuss their produce. A new Borough Market jute bag will be on sale. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2856 BANKSIDE BIKEFEST Thursday 11 October 12pm-2pm at Tate Modern staff entrance, Park Street; free Do you work in Bankside? Do you ride a bike to work, or want to...? Better Bankside wants as many people as possible who work in the area to think about buying a bike, or getting their existing bike back into shape. Mechanics will give your bike a free basic service, with basic spares provided free of charge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3131 THE GHOSTS OF SOUTH LONDON AFTER-WORKER CYCLE RIDE Thursday 11 October Meet 6.30pm outside the Market Porter, Stoney Street; free Guided bike ride around local back-streets ending at The Old King's Head for 8pm and a talk about spooks with the South East London Folklore Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3135 GHOSTS OF SOUTH LONDON: PATSY LANGLEY Thursday 11 October 8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Writer and investigator Patsy Langley tells of ghosts in Borough and surrounds. South East London Folklore Society. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3041 DISCOVER! SHARING STORIES TOGETHER - FAMILY LEARNING WEEK Thursday 11 October 10am-2pm at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education, Webber Street; free CLPE is holding an open day during Family Learning Week with sessions that enable families to 'share a story'. The focus of the drop-in workshops is to enable parents to develop literacy skills with their children, through the use of games, storytelling and ICT. All parents and carers with primary-aged children are invited to join this event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3241 SPANISH & ITALIAN MARKET Thursday 11 October in Lower Marsh The best Italian and Spanish food and drinks, including olive oil, artisan cheeses and meats, focaccia bread, pizzas, pasta, sweets and more Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3251 OPEN DAY AT THE NEW COIN STREET NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Saturday 13 October 12pm-4pm at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street; free Free afternoon of fun family activities including: * Live music * Music workshops by In Toto Theatre * Face painting * Painting & drawing activities * Refreshments from Blackfriars Settlement * Health living recipe demonstrations * Story sack * and tours of the new neighbourhood centre Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/2680 THE BIG DRAW AND THE JERWOOD DRAWING PRIZE 2007 Saturday 13 October 12pm-3pm at Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street; free Come and make drawings with some of the shortlisted artists from the Jerwood Drawing Prize 2007. To book a place in advance please email [email protected] or call 020 7654 0171. For all ages. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/3233 ============================================================ { 5 local job vacancies } * Asst Early Years Manager, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Senior Childcare Workers, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Childcare Workers, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Sessional Workers, Coin Street neighbourhood centre * Bar staff, Utobeer Details of these jobs 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 ============================================================ [ Reader offer: 25 per cent off at The Floatworks ] Since its inception in 1993, The Floatworks has rapidly established itself as the leading Floatation centre in the World. Floatation REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) involves floating on top of a 30cm deep pool of salt water in an especially designed tank. The tank itself resembles a large enclosed bathtub, constructed from fibreglass, built to eliminate all outside distractions such as sight, sound, tactile sensations, and gravity. A large amount of Epsom Salt is added to the water to create optimal buoyancy. The water is warmed to a temperature of 35.5 centigrade. All these elements help create an atmosphere in which one can achieve a profound feeling of deep relaxation and well-being. SPECIAL OFFER FOR READERS OF THE SE1 DIRECT NEWSLETTER 25% discount off the cost of hourly rate of �40 - reducing the cost per hour to �30. Simply call 020 7357 0111 quoting 'SE1 Direct' to obtain your discount. 1 Thrale Street, London SE1 9HW - http://www.floatworks.com ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Dealer's Choice at the Menier Chocolate Factory Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2949 * Sugar Snap at the Union Theatre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/2940 ============================================================ { 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 * Anubis on the Thames http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77749 * Incident at the Coronet? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77747 * Stunning panorama of SE1 and Central London http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77730 * Lower Marsh worth a facelift? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77713 * Sports for kids http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77683 * Coopers Natural Foods http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77623 * Looking to buy a Yorkshire Terrier http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77544 * Lorries in cycle lane in Bermondsey Street Tunnel http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77536 * Decent house painter, anyone? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/77487 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 * Looking to buy a small business * Desk space and design partnering opportunity in SE1 * Meeting space/members club SE1 or nearby * Shared office space in SE1/SE11/SE17 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 ============================================================