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SE1 Direct 513: Southwark Mysteries walk, Thames Festival & more ============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 513 About this email newsletter: http://www.SE1direct.co.uk Daily local news & features: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk Monday 6 September 2010 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Do you need an accountant? * What's on this week * 3 local job vacancies this week * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * 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 * Funeral of Hilary Wines, past Mayor of Southwark Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4785 * Lambeth Mission welcomes Rosemary Fletcher as minister Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4784 * Nick Franglen's Hymn to London Bridge Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4783 * Ken Livingstone: I'd reinstate Cross River Tram project Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4782 * Boris Johnson and Kelly Brook at Potters Fields Park Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4781 * 1,000 morris dancers appear on London's streets Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/4780 ============================================================ { Advert } 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. ------------------------------------------------------------ How to advertise: 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'. SOUTHWARK MYSTERIES WALK: LONDINIUM Monday 6 September Meet 6.45pm for 7pm at Tabard Street piazza by St George the Martyr; free First of a series of three free guided walks around the oldest and wildest part of London with John Constable, author of Secret Bankside - Walks In The Outlaw Borough and The Southwark Mysteries, the epic play recently performed in Southwark Cathedral. Southwark's first thousand years. Roman roads and shopping-arcades, a female gladiator, temples to Mars and Isis, the legend of Mary Overie and how St Olaf once demolished London Bridge. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9593 DR BIKE WINTER WHEELIN' EVENT IN WATERLOO Tuesday 7 September 5.30pm-7.30pm outside James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road; free A Winter Wheelin'-themed Dr Bike event in the plaza outside KCL's James Clerk Maxwell Building. Bring your bike to get a free bike check - brakes, gears and tyres. The sustainable transport team will also be on hand to provide advice on cycling in and around Lambeth. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9050 ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING: GUY'S & ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Thursday 9 September 5.30pm-7.30pm at Nevin Lecture Theatre, St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road Hear from staff and ask questions about current work and future plans for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/8900 WATERLOO LIBRARY BOOK GROUP Thursday 9 September 6.30pm-8pm at Waterloo Library, 114-118 Lower Marsh; free The book group at Waterloo Library meets on the second Thursday of each month. The library buys 15 copies of each title chosen. The titles range from contemporary bestsellers, to award-winners and the occasional classic. New members always welcome. Attending the group is free but there is a small charge for refreshments (wine and crisps) for those who want them. This month the group is discussing Black Mamba Boy by Nadifa Mohamed. Contact librarian Stephen Males on 020 7926 8751 for further details. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9614 THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN LONDON Thursday 9 September 8pm at The Old King's Head, Kings Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street; �2.50 (conc �1.50) Robert Stephenson's illustrated talk will discuss places in London that were either occupied, owned or had some connection with the Knights Templar and their dramatic downfall, including the sites of their imprisonment and interrogation. Robert Stephenson is the chairman and lecture organiser of RILKO - the Research Into Lost Knowledge Organisation. A South East London Folklore Society event. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9618 THE POLISH ART FESTIVAL Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 September Thu from 7pm; Fri & Sat 1pm till late at The Crypt, St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free; Nowy Cazas presents painting, photography, sculpture, poetry and live music from Poland. The festival, since its inaugural event a year ago has been promoting cultural exchange and stimulating a social dialogue between a new generation of Polish artists, musicians, writers and intellectuals from different regions of Poland, now united in London. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9709 MEN'S FASHION POP UP SALE AT BERMONDSEY SQUARE HOTEL Friday 10 & Saturday 11 September Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-4pm at Bermondsey Square Hotel E One Six London will be collaborating with Denisonboston to present their new collections of luxury men's shirts and distinctive accessories for the modern man. They will be selling their collections at the Bermondsey Square Hotel in the 60s-inspired 'Eleanor Suite'. Start your Christmas shopping early and take advantage of some exclusive discounts. For an invitation to be sent out to you and for more information please email at [email protected] or call 020 7511 1555. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9671 THE MAYOR'S THAMES FESTIVAL Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September A packed weekend of events on the water, the foreshore and the riverside between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge. Including the annual Feast on the Bridge at Southwark Bridge on Saturday and the spectacular night carnival and fireworks display on Sunday night. Listings: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/groups/thames-festival Map: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/whatson/seriesmap/15 PORCH SALE IN TRINITY CHURCH SQUARE Saturday 11 September 10am-3pm outside Henry Wood Hall, Trinity Church Square Another of Trinity Newington Residents' Association's popular porch sales, by permission of Henry Wood Hall. Hundreds of secondhand books plus CDs, DVDs and bric-a-brac at great prices. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9443 OPENING EVENT AT WOOLFSON & TAY BOOKSHOP Saturday 11 September 11am-6pm at Woolfson & Tay, 12 Bermondsey Square; free New independent bookshop, cafe and gallery Woolfson & Tay celebrates its opening with live entertainment by Edwina Hayes (as featured on the soundtrack of My Sister's Keeper) and fun activities for children by Rabbie Khadim (as featured on the Richard and Judy Show). Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9674 THE HISTORY OF BERMONDSEY ABBEY Saturday 11 September 2pm-5pm at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey Street; free; Please reserve a place by telephoning Stephen Humphrey on 020 7735 6716 Local historian Stephen Humphrey has organised this afternoon meeting as part of the celebrations of the 1100th anniversary of Bermondsey Abbey's mother house at Cluny in eastern France. 11 September is the actual anniversary of Cluny's foundation in 910. Talks will be given on the history and excavations of the abbey and tea will be served. There are also plans for a commemorative plaque in Bermondsey Square. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9584 LONDON BRIDGE & THE CITY OF LONDON IN THE NIGHT BLITZ Saturday 11 September Meet 2pm at south churchyard at Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge; �7 Neil Bright leads a walk across London Bridge along to the Bank of England then to St Paul's Cathedral, back across Blackfriars Bridge and finishing at Southwark Station recalling the terrible events of the Night Blitz of 1940/41 on both sides of the river. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9767 WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER: JOHN HEGLEY AT SOUTHWARK PLAYHOUSE Sunday 12 September 7.30pm at Southwark Playhouse, Shipwright Yard; �10 A 25th anniversary celebration of Southwark Primary Care Counselling and Psychotherapy Service An evening of comedy and stand-up poetry to celebrate the 25th year of serving the residents of Southwark. Joining in the celebration will be Liz Bentley, Rachel Pantechnicon and John Hegley. The evening will be compered by Rosie Wilby. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/9663 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Instrumental Teachers: Violin, Cello, Guitar, Piano * Activities Support Worker, Blackfriars Settlement * Volunteer Visitor Host, Tate Modern 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 ============================================================ { Small offices & desk spaces for rent } Why not advertise your office space here? Only �9.99: http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/post-advert ============================================================ { Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum } Our weekly digest of new topics started at http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/list/1 * Do you need help with your garden? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131079 * Labour Exchange - historical enquiry http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131075 * Southwark News archive http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131067 * Glass jars http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131066 * Air gun in Union Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131037 * Carpet Fitter needed! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131022 * Dentists in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/131010 * Petition against extending BSO license http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130999 * Photography subjects http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130995 * Copperfield Street / Loman Street SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130925 * Car crime on Bermondsey Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/130905 * Am I overpaying? Shad Thames for �330pw http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/8/131080 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 } * Desk Space needed http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/129618 * Business mentors - Princes Trust http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/128011 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) 2010 Bankside Press ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================