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SE1 Direct 405: Festa! in The Cut & The Scoop open-air drama ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 405 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 11 August 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Elan & Co for VAT, payroll and bookkeeping * What's on this week * Local job vacancies - 5 ads this week * 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 * Original Shoreditch site of Shakespeare's Globe uncovered Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3451 * Weston Street flat fire: Old Bailey trial Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3450 * E&C man charged with murder of Bermondsey mother Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3449 * Balloons launch for Costcutter's Post Office in Borough Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3448 * London Dungeon to sue London Bridge Experience Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3447 * Woman dies in suspected arson attack - Weston Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3446 * Two convicted of decapitating Waterloo woman Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3445 * Green Party's Jenny Jones recovers from road accident Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3444 * Appeal for Tower Bridge Road collision witnesses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3443 * Bermondsey Street Recall site development rejected again Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3441 * Jack Petchey awards �30,000 to SE1 United youth forum Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3440 ============================================================ { Advert } Let Elan & Co handle all your VAT, Payroll and Bookkeeping requirements! Our business and accountancy services are aimed at relieving you of the burden, designed to save you time and effort and provide cost effective, flexible support for your business. * VAT � Besides preparing your return and dealing with all compliance issues we will ensure your business is using the right VAT structure * PAYROLL � For �5 per payslip you will receive computer generated payslips and we will handle all admin duties including PAYE, NI, sick pay etc as well as completing any statutory forms. * BOOKKEEPING � We offer flexible and cost effective bookkeeping solutions for your business utilising programmes such as SAGE, QuickBooks and TAS and offering advice and training on how to get the most from your accounting systems. 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'. INTERPRETATION OF LONDON BRIDGE EXHIBITION Monday 11 August to Friday 5 September at Hay's Galleria, Tooley Street Images from local photographers showing the London Bridge area in a different light. Plus artists' impressions of schemes to rejuvenate the local area planned by Team London Bridge: Melior Street Gardens, Snowsfields, Weston Street Plaza, and Shipwright Yard. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5072 HAPPY BUS PASS OUTING - MYSTERY DESTINATION Wednesday 13 August Meet 11am in garden at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Rd Part of a regular series of outings for local Freedom Pass holders. Everyone welcome. Please note it is a friendly group not a formal organisation and people come at their own risk. It is suggested that everyone brings a picnic If you cannot come on this outing but would like to be involved in the future leave your contact details with 020 7928 9662 or email [email protected] Map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/venuemap/8/actioncentre THE BLUE MARKET: WALKABOUT CONSULTATION Wednesday 13, Thursday 14 & Saturday 16 August Wed 1.15pm & 8pm; Thu 9am; Sat 2.45pm Borough-based environmental organisation Carbon Descent is working with Southwark Council to run a series of 90-minute walkabouts around The Blue (Southwark Park Road) to find out what residents think about about their area. If you've got a bright idea for the Blue, the walks are a chance to tell the council your opinions and play a part in shaping its future. Everyone who takes part will receive a free energy saving light bulb and refreshments. To register your interest contact Helen 020 7089 6970 or [email protected] More at http://www.london-se1.co.uk/forum/read/1/79512 MOBILE PHONE FILM-MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR 15-20 YEAR-OLDS Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 August 2.30pm-6.30pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; free Rewrite Film Festival is a mobile phone festival for young people aged 15-20 run by Southwark Playhouse in partnership with B3 Media and 18-year-old Street Geniuses Jade and Ardilson. Find out more at this week's workshops. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5140 PETIT ROUGE: FREE OPEN-AIR THEATRE AT THE SCOOP Wednesday 13 August to Sunday 7 September Wed-Sun 6pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free Free open-air theatre for all the family at The Scoop next to City Hall. Everyone loves the story of Little Red Riding Hood and this lively new family musical version from New Orleans, based on Mike Artell's best-selling children's book, will delight children and adults alike. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4704 ALSO CONTINUING - BLOOD WEDDING AT THE SCOOP Until Sunday 7 September Wed-Sun 8pm at The Scoop; free Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4703 GRAFFITI: UTOPIA OR A BIT BORING? Friday 15 August 6.30-7.30pm at Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, Bankside; free The debate starts here: is street art glorified vandalism or a legitimate cultural movement? Evening Standard art critic Ben Lewis argues that graffiti is a bit boring really, while writer and critic Ossian Ward defends the genre. Come along and decide where you stand. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5076 BAFTA SUMMER SHORTS: PICTURE AND SOUND Friday 15 to Saturday 16 August 9.30pm at Flytower, National Theatre, South Bank; free Free late-night open-air film screenings. A contemporary selection of BAFTA nominated and award winning short films and animation will be projected onto the National Theatre's flytower. Movies and music are the inspiration behind this collection of BAFTA winners and nominees. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5108 FESTA! BRAZILIAN THEATRE AND DANCE IN THE CUT Saturday 16 August 5pm & 7.30pm at Young Vic, 66 The Cut; �7.50 Every year, Brazilians come together to celebrate traditional stories of love and desire in exuberant festas of theatre, dance and music. Starting on The Cut - which will be closed to traffic - a carnival of song and dance flows into the Young Vic where the myths, heroes and legends of Brazil come to life. Led by Brazilian artists from London and by Spetaculu of Rio de Janeiro, with almost 100 community members from Lambeth and Southwark. For ages 7+ Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4751 THE BUILDINGS ARE ALIVE: NEW WORK BY LOCAL MUSICIANS Saturday 16 August 11.30am-2pm at The Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall; free A musical and multimedia response to the current Psycho Buildings exhibition at The Hayward, curated and featuring new work by The Culture Collective, a group of seven young and emerging artists working with the London Sinfonietta, and two members of SOWF's Street Genius initiative. The event will include performances of music by John Cage, Tansy Davies and Dai Fujikura by members of the London Sinfonietta, an interactive sound installation, animations and live broadcast streams. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5070 EVENT FOR DOG OWNERS IN SPA GARDENS, BERMONDSEY Saturday 16 August 2pm-5pm at Spa Gardens, Grange Road; free Southwark Community Wardens, in conjunction with the Parks service, are hosting a series of events for local dog owners to encourage responsible pet ownership. The event includes a dog show and free micro-chipping. Plus plenty of other stalls and activities. There will also be football training sessions with Millwall Football Club for children and adults alike. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5124 LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR Sunday 17 August 1.30pm at The Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall; free Controversial, professional, energetic, inspiring and spirit-filled, the choir give a lively performance, followed by workshops, giving everyone the chance to join in. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5099 HISTORY OF ELEPHANT & CASTLE: LECTURE BY STEPHEN HUMPRHEY Wednesday 20 August 2pm at the Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road EC1; �5 from 020 7553 3290 or Stephen Humphrey (Southwark Local History Library) is giving a talk about the general history of the Elephant & Castle with special reference to its heyday between about 1860 and 1940. He will discuss the Elephant and Castle public house, many further pubs, churches and chapels, almshouses, music halls and theatres, restaurants, local institutions and events and famous local characters. Full details at http://www.sog.org.uk ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Neighbourhood Centre Cleaners, Coin St Community Builders * Business Liaison Manager, Better Bankside * Treasurer, Waterloo Action Centre [volunteer] * Concierge, Livingcity (Bermondsey Square) * Caretaker/Handyman, Livingcity (Bermondsey Square) 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 ============================================================ { 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 * STR Property Ltd - formerly of Tooley Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92915 * Need someone to build some floating bookcases http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92884 * Need someone to lay a vinyl floor http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92883 * mybase1 retail spaces, Southwark Bridge Road http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92821 * Knife adverts on London SE1 website http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92793 * Domestic cleaner recommendations wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92771 * Providence Square http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92738 * Can anyone recommend a local dental hygienist? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92735 * Recommendation to repair an old hob / fit a new one http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92731 * Wine Bar on Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92664 * Union Street Travelodge http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92663 * Old printer to give away http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92611 * Bric a brac shop in Kennington - what's it called? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92560 * The London Bridge Experience & London Dungeon http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/92555 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 } * Better Bankside website review & optimisation * Office space required - September 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 ============================================================