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============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 705 Monday 12 May 2014 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Advert: Elan & Co in Somerset House! * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * 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 } * Council candidates clash over affordable housing cash Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7565 * Taxi drivers converge on the Shard for protest Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7557 * Shangri-La hotel opens at The Shard Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7556 * Konditor & Cook founder reveals cake recipes in new book Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7555 * Are dogs being trained to fight in Tibetan Peace Garden? Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7564 * Time capsule buried at One Blackfriars building site Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7563 * Ukraine tensions overshadow Anglo-Russian Victory Day Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7562 * Edible Bankside food growing project wins new backing Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7566 * Waterloo Station revamp: Network Rail seeks contractor Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7561 * Borough schoolboy wins Fourth Plinth art competition Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7560 * Boris tries wheelchair rugby outside City Hall Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7559 * Nick Clegg at Ministry of Sound for campaign launch Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/7558 ============================================================ { Advert: Elan & Co in Somerset House! } Elan and Co have opened a new office in Somerset house Strand WC2N! Established in 1997, Elan & Co LLP is a professional services firm of Chartered Certified accountants, Tax Advisors and Business Consultants with its head office located in London Bridge. We pride ourselves on providing very sound business advice in a very professional efficient, effective and friendly manner with client attention only available in smaller practices. Our client base is varied and includes entertainers, designers, media, arts, and performing arts, legal and architectural practices for individuals, sole traders, partnerships and corporates. We can provide you with an outsourced your finance function. This reduces costs, helps to free your time to concentrate on your business and not your administration, and can be beneficial if you want to grow or sell in the future. The offering is flexible and tailored to your needs. We can help with advising on business start-ups, preparing business plans, cash flow projections and raising capital or finance. We also host free seminars monthly for our clients in our Somerset office on topics including book keeping, cash flow management, and business planning and growth. If you are looking for friendly professional accountants in your local area than look no further! For a free 1 hour consultation and no obligation quote or more information contact us on 020 7118 4142, or e-mail at [email protected] http://www.elantax.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ad here: http://www.se1direct.co.uk/advertising.php Now taking bookings for late 2014 ============================================================ { What's on this week } FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE'S BIRTHDAY Monday 12 May 10am-5pm at Florence Nightingale Museum, St Thomas' Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road; free The museum is celebrating Florence Nightingale's birthday by offering free admission all day on Monday If you come between 10am and 2pm, you can meet and have your photograph taken with the 'real' Florence Nightingale... Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15677 BISHOP'S WARD HUSTINGS Monday 12 May 7pm-8.30pm at Oasis Academy South Bank, 75 Westminster Bridge Road Hear from the candidates and ask them your questions as they fight for your vote to be your next Lambeth local councillor. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15675 IS SOUTH BANK AND WATERLOO CHANGING FOR THE BETTER OR WORSE? Tuesday 13 May 6pm-7.30pm; booking essential at www.sowneighbours.org Debate organised by the group preparing a neighbourhood plan for the South Bank and Waterloo. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15663 WATERLOO GREEN THUMBS DAY Wednesday 14 May 10am-2pm at Waterloo Millennium Green, Waterloo Road; free Launching new micro-volunteering sessions for local workers. Spend half an hour in your lunch break gardening in Waterloo's green oasis. Light refreshments provided. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15557 THE ART OF BEING BRILLIANT Thursday 15 May 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm at Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street; free The Mayor of Southwark hosts a unique half-day workshop on personal and community transformation with best-selling author Andy Cope. 'The Art of Being Brilliant' provides an antidote to the fast-paced world that typifies modern life. Using cutting edge research, Andy Cope will share some of the 'secrets' of positive psychology, focussing on learning new habits of thinking and behaviour that will sustain personal and community 'brilliance'. Ultimately, the aim of this highly entertaining and engaging workshop is to rejuvenate and inspire, with the impact felt at home, at work, and in the wider community. Andy Cope is a qualified teacher, author and learning junkie. He is currently studying happiness, flourishing, and positivity as part of a PhD thesis. His research feeds into this workshop which has been delivered to rave reviews all over the world. Andy is also a best-selling author. He has written 'The Art of Being Brilliant' and 'Being Brilliant', self-help books for adults, as well as 'A Brilliant Life' and 'The Game of Life', the UK's first positive psychology books for teenagers. The Mayor is offering 100 free places for Southwark residents in both the morning (10am to 1pm) and afternoon (2pm to 5pm) sessions. To reserve your free place on either workshop contact Daisy Coleman at Southwark Council on 020 7525 4985 or [email protected]. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15599 INFORMATION SESSION FOR WOMEN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER Thursday 15 May 10am-1pm at Breast Cancer Care, 5-13 Great Suffolk Street; free; booking essential 0845 077 1895 or [email protected] Leading support charity Breast Cancer Care is holding an information session in South London for women affected by breast cancer. This session offers the opportunity to hear from Dr Terry Priestman, Oncologist and author of The Cancer Survivor�s Handbook. Participants will learn about how decisions about treatment options for primary breast cancer are made, the different breast cancer drugs available, the potential benefits and also side effects and some possible ways to manage them. These interactive sessions have an informal atmosphere and will give participants the chance to hear from an expert speaker and to ask questions about the subject. There will also be the chance to meet other women from the local area and find out more about the wide range of support services offered by Breast Cancer Care. Participants are welcome to bring friends or family members. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15603 FREE LUNCHTIME RECITAL Thursday 15 May 1pm-1.45pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free Ian Ritchie (baritone) and Esther Cavett (piano) performing a programme of music by Liszt, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Vaughan Williams and R. Strauss. Followed by light refreshments.� Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15676 SINGLETON WHISKY NIGHT MARKET Thursday 15 May 7pm-10.30pm at South Bank Riverside Walkway, The Queen's Walk near Gabriel's Wharf, Upper Ground; �10 The world's first night market dedicated to discovering the flavours of single malt whisky. The market will celebrate the release of two new expressions from The Singleton: Tailfire and Sunray. Guests will be treated to an exclusive tasting of the whiskies alongside cocktails and food specially designed to pair with these two new single malts. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15606 RUSH HOUR CONCERT Thursday 15 May 6pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; free Southbank Sinfonia presents a programme of French chamber music including works by Ravel and Francaix. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15625 SE1 UNITED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 15 May 6.30pm at Violet Room, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road AGM of local youth charity. SE1 United is looking now for new trustees or volunteers willing to share knowledge and skills in business planning, fundraising, human resources and law. If you have the above skills and are interested in helping local young people, contact [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15629 HEAD GARDENER'S WALKABOUT Friday 16 May 11am (meet at St George's Road entrance) at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park; free Join Ania Wiatr, Southwark's head gardener at Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, and find out more about the horticultural interest in the park as well as a brief history of this open space. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15674 SOUTH BANK & WATERLOO NEIGHBOURS MARKET STALL Saturday 17 May 10am-3pm at Lower Marsh, Lower Marsh South Bank and Waterloo Neighbours (SoWN) want to hear from you. What do you love about our neighbourhood? What drives you bonkers? The group drawing up a neighbourhood plan will be at Lower Marsh Market on Saturday 17 May. Come and talk about your three burning issues. This is a chance to get involved in local planning. Visit SoWN's market stall to find out how beighbourhood plans give you a voice in local planning.� As well as 17 May, they will be at the market on�31 May and 7 June from 10 to 3. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/15678 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Bicycle delivery rider, The Urban Kitchen * Caretaker, Waterloo Action Centre * Business and Community Assistant, Better Bankside * Full-Time Cook, Old Kings Head * Accounts Asst. / Admin Support, BridgeOne telecom Ltd See 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 } * Tesco Express TBR and the things we take for granted http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/181583 * Bermondsey Village Hall Church http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/181582 * Local elections http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/181576 * Queen's Arms Spa Road - closed for good? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/181515 * Sainsbury's refurb at Bermondsey Square http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/181508 * Bermondsey Square events http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/181502 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 for ad-hoc client meetings http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/181449 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) 2014 Bankside Press Postal address: 27 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NY ============================================================ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ============================================================ You have received this email because you signed up to receive weekly mailings about SE1 news and events. 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