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SE1 Direct 406: Midday music, local photos, Indian dance workshops ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 406 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 18 August 2008 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! * What's on this week * Reader offer: Are you passionate about the theatre? * Local job vacancies - 5 ads this week * Arts reviews from the London SE1 website * Noticeboard: Support the Evelina Children's Hospital * 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 * Ufford Street play area funded by M&S plastic bag charge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3457 * See rush hour on Blackfriars Bridge 1896-style Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3456 * Tower Bridge repainting work delayed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3455 * Elephant & Castle: council & Lend Lease renew partnership Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3453 * Blackfriars: work begins on cross-Thames railway station Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3452 ============================================================ { Advert: It's time to fill in your Tax Return! } Help is right at Hand! We can HELP you with your * Tax Return lodgement * Tax Planning * Bookkeeping, VAT returns or Payroll needs * New Business Start Up We are now able to offer free new business starter kits for start ups. 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'. LUNCHTIME OPEN-AIR CLASSICAL AND JAZZ MUSIC AT LONDON BRIDGE Monday 18 August to Friday 12 September Mon-Fri 12 noon-2pm next to London Bridge City Pier; free Those wanting to hear some soothing summer tune sover lunchtime can head over to London Bridge City Pier beside the Cottons Centre every weekday lunchtime. Sit beneath a shady tree and enjoy the riverside breeze as jazz and classical music fills the air courtesy of Team London Bridge. Info & map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/event/5223 SEE SOUTHWARK INSIDE OUT: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 August 10am-6pm at Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street; free This exhibition investigates - and celebrates - the 'spirit of social change' in Southwark through a series of intriguing photographs. Taken over a period of three days and nights in July 2008, within a five minute walk of the Menier Gallery itself, the photographs document ordinary and extraordinary life in one of London's most fascinating, ancient neighbourhoods as it confronts the pressures of 21st century social change. Clive Boursnell, the exhibition photographer, has recently worked with Peter Ackroyd to recapture the spirit of old Covent Garden Market in the 1960s and 70s. Now, he's trying to catch a glimpse of history-in-the-making across the river in Southwark. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5139 LAMBETH COUNCIL BUDGET CONSULTATION 2009/10 IN LOWER MARSH Wednesday 20 August 10am-2pm in Lower Marsh Market, Waterloo Residents can now have their say on Lambeth's 2009/10 budget in this year's consultation. Details at http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/budgetconsultation SAM BURKEY: BANKSIDE NIGHTS AT PIZZA EXPRESS Wednesday 20 August 5.30pm-8.30pm at Pizza Express, 24 New Globe Walk Part of Better Bankside's Bankside Nights season of live music in local restaurants and bars. Sam Burkey is a Piano Vocalist based in London. He has worked on the soundtracks of movies including 'Da Vinci Code', '300' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean 3'. Sam regularly plays at established international events and has supported major artists including Hayley Westenra, Keith Urban, Goldfrapp and Heather Small. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5196 THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY: BEEFEATER LONDON MOVIES SEASON AT ROXY Wednesday 20 August 8pm at Roxy Bar & Screen, 128-132 Borough High Street; �3 cover charge The original British gangster film, with Bob Hoskins at his best as the old-fashioned 60s style London gangster whose world is starting to fall apart. Locations include St Katharine Dock, West India Quay and the Savoy. Look out too for Pierce Brosnan in his very first film role as a hired assassin! Showing as part of Roxy's Beefeater London Movies Season; 2 for 1 on all Beefeater drinks all evening. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5188 LAMBETH'S LINKS WITH PHARMACY: BEHIND THE SCENES Thursday 21 August 6pm-7pm at the Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, 1 Lambeth High Street; free The Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is holding a series of sessions to encourage people from the local community to get up close to the museum's collection. Ten sessions will be hosted from August through to December, with the museum exploring a new theme each month. Book your place on 020 7572 2210 or email [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5105 OLYMPIC DANCE WEEKEND ON THE SOUTH BANK Thursday 21 to Monday 25 August at Theatre Square, National Theatre, South Bank; free As the Olympic flame is handed over to London, Watch This Space celebrates with a long-weekend of dance from the far-flung corners of the world in Theatre Square . Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5111 OPEN DAY FOR 15 to 20 YEAR-OLDS AT SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE Saturday 23 August 11am-1.30pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; free Interested in theatre? Want to get involved? Are you aged between 15 and 20? Would you like to get involved with a professional theatre? Are you a young actor? Would you like to come and see productions at Southwark Playhouse? At the theatre's monthly Open Days, you can sign up for free workshops, free ticket schemes, and find out about volunteering opportunities with the company. If you are a young actor, the theatre will be offering 2 hour-long workshops in the auditorium. You'll be able to find out about future acting opportunities on the main stage, and sign up for workshops with resident young film-makers. Come along on the 23rd to meet the people involved and enjoy a free lunch! Find out more by calling Ellen Hughes on 020 7407 0234 or just turn up on the day. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5058 THE BOURNE TRILOGY: AFTER DARK ALL-NIGHTER AT BFI IMAX Saturday 23 August 11.30pm at BFI IMAX, Charlie Chaplin Walk; �25 (conc �18) Starting at 11.30pm will be The Bourne Identity followed by The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum (which features scenes filmed at Waterloo). Matt Damon aficionados will also enjoy the bonus screening of Team America - World Police (!). As usual there will be free tea and coffee and prize giveaways between films, and snacks, sweets, soft drinks and alcohol on sale through the night. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5164 THE GREAT TUDOR WEEKEND AT THE GOLDEN HINDE Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August 10.30am-5pm at Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock The weekend features Tudor music and dance from Passamezzo (a group specialising in Elizabethan music), storytelling, Elizabethan games, sword fighting demonstrations and guided tours. Come dressed for the occasion - prizes will be awarded for the best costume. On Sunday 24 August, 5.30pm-8pm, two costumed interpreters will bring the stories of Drake's adventures, the political intrigues and secret conversations to life on board the Golden Hinde, a full-scale replica of Drake's war ship at the Tudor Evening, which is part of the Great Tudor Weekend. Accompanying them will be Passamezzo performing in costume. Sample Tudor food and drink made from original recipes and which were some of the favourite nibbles of Queen Elizabeth I. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5186 FINDING NEMO: FILM FUNDAY Sunday 24 August 1pm at NFT1, BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road; Children �1; accompanying parents �5 This month's Film Funday treat brings the fantastic Pixar classic Finding Nemo back to the big screen and a host of fish related workshops from 11am. Children can make their own underwater animation film and create a sparkly water-world. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5121 INDIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS AT THE SCOOP, MORE LONDON Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 12 noon, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm at The Scoop, More London Riverside; free A chance to explore the beauty of Indian dance with free workshops for local residents of all ages as part of the More Creative programme. Run by Create's international dancer and choreographer Shalini Bhalla who has performed and directed at festivals and events across Africa, Asia and Europe, and was recently appointed a trustee of Create. There will be demonstrations from the professionals between the workshops. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/4781 SUPER START AT TATE MODERN Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 11am-5pm at Tate Modern, Bankside; free Free fun-filled day of activities for children aged 5+ which bring the art works in the collection displays to life. Play Tate's ever-popular Start games, see films for children made by artists, get creative with lots of practical activities and listen to some amazing stories. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/5025 ============================================================ { Reader offer: Are you passionate about the theatre? } Pssst! Are you passionate about the theatre? Wish you were able to see more new shows but the ticket price is too high? Then sign up for a membership to - http://www.theaudienceclub.com The Audience Club is offering all SE1 Direct readers FOUR free tickets to go to the Theatre. In this time of budget restraints, isn't it great to find a company that exists solely to enable you to go out to shows for just �2.00 a ticket! The Audience Club provides a service to London's theatre by filling seats for preview performances and when producers want to boost their audiences. We offer lots of Fringe in quirky venues all over London and some West End shows. Recently we have had Afrika Afrika, The Harder They Come, Betwixt! The Bronsky Quartet, The Pink Bedroom, Visiting Mr Green, lots of serious drama, concerts, movie previews and one off entertainment and charity specials all over London. The Annual Fee is just �50, which works out to about 90 pence a week for a whole year of shows. Key Worker cost is just �35 a year. You can book TWO tickets to any show on the Theatre Ladder and the booking fee is just �2 per ticket that's all, even when the regular ticket price is �65, as with Bon Jovi recently. We send you regular emails to alert you to the new shows that come online weekly. To get the FOUR free tickets you MUST write SE1 Newsletter in the field that asks how you heard about The Audience Club then email [email protected] when you have registered to get the freebie tickets. Welcome to The Audience Club and please contact me if you would like any additional information or would like to have a look at the site before joining. Angela Hyde-Courtney Director The Audience Club Limited 104 Albany Road London, SE5 0DA Tel: 020 7708 5770 E: [email protected] ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Part Time Book Keeper, Bear Space F&M LLP * 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 ============================================================ { Arts reviews from the London SE1 website } * Timon of Athens at Shakespeare's Globe Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/3454 ============================================================ { Noticeboard } Support the Evelina Children's Hospital Appeal We are set to have another fantastic turn out at the re-named Adidas 5k Women's Challenge (formerly the Hydro Active 5k Women's Challenge). The fun run takes place on Sunday 7 September, and is a great family day out for all. Come join us for a post run picnic, where you can have your picture taken with your team. If you would like to take part in this fun run, please reply to [email protected] quoting SE1 to guarantee your place today. NB: the closing date for entries is Monday 25 August We look forward to welcoming you to the team! ============================================================ { 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 * Boot camp in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93393 * The Palatinate, New Kent Road - photos wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93383 * Post Office Playing up AGAIN! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93365 * Walking home at night. Safe? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93288 * Any amateur photographers out there? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93248 * FedEx / UPS service near Tower Bridge? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93215 * The Libertine in Great Suffolk Street (ex Town House) http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93171 * Skeletons: London's buried bones http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/93032 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 } * Office space in the area wanted by several organisations * Better Bankside website review & optimisation 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 ============================================================