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SE1 Direct 476: Merry Christmas ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 476 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 21 December 2009 ISSN 1750-0656 Merry Christmas from SE1 Direct - thanks for your support in 2009. We'll be back next week with a New Year events guide. ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Topnotch - The solution to your resolution * What's on this week * 6 local job vacancies this week * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Local organisations forum with Better Bankside * 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 * Mandela Way: "Westminster rubbish for Westminster people" Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4266 * Premier Inn & citizenM: new hotels for Lavington Street Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4265 * Auction for New Year party suite at Park Plaza hotel Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4264 * Pop-up Christmas gift shop in Union Street railway arch Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4263 * Foundations laid for Blackfriars Station Bankside entrance Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4262 * Crossrail levy could make Waterloo and Elephant "unviable" Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4261 * Elephant southern roundabout & subways to go by March 2011 Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4260 * Legible London signs make South Bank easier to navigate Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4259 * Government minister visits Elephant Shopping Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4258 * Mayor of London's Carol Service at Southwark Cathedral Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4257 * South Bank Clean Team starts work at Waterloo Victory Arch Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4255 * Sir Terry Wogan raises Tower Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4254 * Tom Chambers, Amanda Mealing at Guy's & St Thomas' concert Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4256 * 500 Christmas gifts donated by London Bridge businesses Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4267 * Review: A Christmas Carol at Southwark Playhouse Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4253 ============================================================ { Advert } Topnotch Health Club - The solution to your resolution Topnotch London Bridge is under new management and has undergone some substantial investment in the past six months. We would like to invite you for a free visit over the Christmas and New Year period to sample the new and improved facilities and service that's on offer. To book yourself a free visit for you and a friend please e-mail Lucy or Kerry at [email protected] Plus...beat the new year rush and join at 2009 prices and pay no membership fees until 1st February 2010* Offer available between 27th � 31st December 2009 * terms and conditions apply Stop thinking about it�do it today! Topnotch Health Club 51-55 St Thomas Street London SE1 3QX Tel: 020 7403 1040 http://www.topnotchhealthclubs.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php > Now taking bookings for May 2010 onwards so be quick! ============================================================ { 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'. THIS WEEK'S TRADING HOURS AT BOROUGH MARKET Monday 11am-5pm Tuesday 9am-6pm Wednesday 9am-6pm Thursday 8am-2pm CAROL-SINGING AT HAY'S GALLERIA Tuesday 22 December 5.30pm at Hay's Galleria, Tooley Street; free Join the fantastic Chantage choir around the Christmas tree in Hay's Galleria for a festive carol singing session. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8256 CATHEDRAL CAROL SERVICE Tuesday 22 December 6.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge Second of two popular Southwark Carol Services with carols sung by the boys, girls and men of the Cathedral Choir in candlelight. This year the readings are taken from St Matthew's account of the birth of Jesus and will be interspersed with congregational and choir carols. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8031 BERMONDSEY FARMERS' MARKET Wednesday 23 December 10am-1pm at Bermondsey Square, Bermondsey Square Special midweek small-scale farmers' market for collection of items pre-ordered for Christmas and purchase last-minute essentials.. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8215 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES IN SE1 See: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/cat/12 MIDNIGHT MASS AT SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL Thursday 24 December 11.30pm at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge This traditional service begins with the blessing of the crib by the Bishop of Southwark. The whole service is conducted in candlelight and will be the last time that the Bishop, the Rt Revd Tom Butler, will preside and preach at the Christmas service in the Cathedral as he will retire in March 2010. All are welcome to come and make their Christmas communion and join in the angels' praise of the birth of the Son of God. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8094 MIDNIGHT MASS OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD AT ST GEORGE'S CATHEDRAL Thursday 24 December Midnight (carols from 11.30pm) at St George's RC Cathedral, Lambeth Road First Mass of Christmas. Preceded at 11.30pm by a service of Christmas carols and readings. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8212 2512 BIKE RIDE WITH SOUTHWARK CYCLISTS Friday 25 December Meet 11am at Southwark Needle, London Bridge; free Slow and very sociable bike ride round deserted London on the smiliest day of the year in diverse company. Join in/drop out whenever or stay for a late lunch up Edgware Road. The ride costs nothing, there's no need to book or check that it's still on: it won't be cancelled. Just turn up on a bike. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/7866 STRICTLY CHRISTMAS TANGO AT ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL Saturday 26 December 12pm-8pm at Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road; free Jenney Surelia leads you from the afternoon into the early evening with a programme of live tango music, dance demonstrations and plenty of opportunities for the public to learn the basic steps. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8205 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Part Time Office Assistant, John Smart Architects * Beauty therapist, Siobhan Davies Studios Therapies * After-School Club Playworker, Johanna Primary School * Production Organiser, Art2print Project (A2P) * Admin Assistant, HomeJane Ltd * Senior Concierge, Strata SE1 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 new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Electrical repairs? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120448 * Webb Street photos wanted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120429 * Do you live above Goode Foods on Bermondsey Street? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120414 * El Vergel at Webber Street - have you been yet? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120408 * Three-legged cat out in the cold! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120387 * Christmas Eve Dinner? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120385 * London College of Communication to close? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120384 * Oven / dishwasher installation http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120368 * Property Lawyer recommendation - Lease http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/120362 * Zanussi wash machine repair http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120347 * Computer repairs http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120330 * Under-5 swine flu vaccination http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120318 * What happened to the Silver Sea Chinese? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120313 * Bicycle tree in Bermondsey Square http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120301 * The Bells the Bells http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120270 * Rainbow Building Crosby Row http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/120266 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 ============================================================ { Local organisations forum with Better Bankside } * Large room needed for new W.I. meeting http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/9/120383 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/9 ============================================================ { Business forum in association with Better Bankside } * Desks for two or small office in SE1? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119580 * Cleaner required Bermondsey Street 1-2 hours daily http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119106 * IT Network Engineer wanted for local business http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/119282 Read more at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/7 ============================================================ CONTACT DETAILS ============================================================ Before sending us event information please see http://www.banksidepress.com/listings/ Editor: James Hatts - [email protected] SE1 Direct is copyright (c) 2009 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================