For local news & information updated weekly, visit www.SE1.news
This is an archive copy of a newsletter sent by email to subscribers of SE1 Direct. Use the sign-up box on the right to make sure you don't miss out on your weekly dose of SE1 news and events.
The content below is designed to be received as an email. To browse the latest local news and information, please visit www.London-SE1.co.uk
============================================================ [ SE1 Direct ] Issue 794 Monday 25 January 2016 ISSN 1750-0656 ============================================================ IN THIS BULLETIN ============================================================ * Local news & features from the London SE1 website * Hot topics from the London SE1 Forum * Advert: Your local Chartered Certified Accountants * What's on this week * Local job vacancies * Small offices & desk spaces for rent * Business forum in association with Better Bankside ============================================================ { Local news & features from the London SE1 website } * Jimmy Savile and Guy's Hospital: new report published Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8621 * Another 20-storey tower for Blackfriars Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8619 * Waterloo to Heathrow rail link back on the agenda Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8608 * Wanted: your memories of Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8607 * Plan to turn Tower Bridge Piazza into Courage Yard Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8623 * Brand new Old Kent Road fire station faces cuts Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8606 * 'Mad cow disease' memorial should be moved, say planners Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8615 * Spa School rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8618 * HMS President to leave the Thames next month Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8617 * Hospital charity buys Becket House lease in �112m deal Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8616 * Four South Bank sculptures given listed status Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8614 * St Thomas' Hospital East Wing revamp completed Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8613 * Halloween rave: police seek help to trace 49 people Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8612 * Labour peer urges council to save Waterloo Library Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8611 * Schoolgirls monitor air pollution at Elephant & Castle Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8610 * Residents join forces to measure air quality in Waterloo Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8609 * Council plans flats at petrol station in Old Kent Road Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8620 * Amanda Pritchard is new chief exec of Guy's and St Thomas' Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8605 * Two arrests for GBH after assault at Sainsbury's Waterloo Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8604 * Southwark Safe: new business crime reduction partnership Read more at: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/news/view/8622 ============================================================ { Advert } Elan & Co - Your local Chartered Certified Accountants based in London Bridge & The Exchange at Somerset House. Do you enjoy doing accounts? We suspect the answer is no. We believe people want to grow their business, and work on their business not in their business. Being saddled with admin could constrain your focus & growth. We are your local accountants based in London Bridge and Somerset House, and would love to have the opportunity to meet with you to introduce ourselves and the services that we offer. We have a number of FREE offers at present including a: * Free 1 hr consultation meeting to discuss any of your financial requirements and/or * Free 3 month Trial using Xero, the leading on line software - starting from just �100 per month. We can provide unlimited access to a dedicated accountant that can help you with your financial administration. We are a general practice but we specialise in contractors and architects. Improve your financial operations with online accounting using Xero and Quick Books Online. Please contact Sema Ziler at [email protected] or call 020 7403 1500 for more information so we can discuss your requirements with a free and no obligation meeting at our premises or at your premises if you prefer. Unit 3 Cedar Court, 1 Royal Oak Yard, London SE1 3GA (off 156 Bermondsey St) ============================================================ { What's on this week } HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY Wednesday 27 January 9am-12pm at Imperial War Museum & Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Lambeth Road; free Southwark remembers the Holocaust, other genocides, and the continuing threat posed by hate crimes in the 21st century. The Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, and the Director-General of Imperial War Museums, Diane Lees CBE, host one of London's largest events to remember the Holocaust and other genocides - and to reflect on the threat posed by hate crimes today. Private viewing of The Holocaust Exhibition from 9am to 10am. Indoor ceremony from 10.15am with Holocaust survivor, Jan Imich, and guest speaker Lord Browne of Madingley (chair of Tate). Music by members of the Southbank Sinfonia, standard bearing by members of the Royal British Legion, and a poem written and performed by council officer, Sul�y Muhidin, on this year's theme, Don't Stand By. Memorial prayers led by Rabbi Dr Moshe Freedman representing the Office of The Chief Rabbi. Followed by wreath laying at the Soviet War Memorial and the Holocaust Memorial Tree in GMH Park until approximately 12 noon. Advance booking for the private exhibition viewing and indoor ceremony is essential as space is limited. Contact the Mayor of Southwark's Office on 020 7525 7303 or [email protected] Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17596 PICTURE SHAD THAMES PRIZE WINNERS Wednesday 27 January 6pm-9pm at Anise Gallery, 13a Shad Thames; free People living or working in the Shad Thames area were invited to submit their "picture" of Shad Thames for a competition organised by STRA (Shad Thames Residents Association), in partnership with STAMP (Shad Thames Area Management Partnership) and Anise Gallery. Alongside the exhibition of a selection of entries, winners of the competition will be announced at an evening reception. All are welcome. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17627 BERMONDSEY & ROTHERHITHE COMMUNITY COUNCIL Wednesday 27 January 7pm at 160 Tooley Street Meeting for Grange, Riverside, South Bermondsey, Surrey Docks, Rotherhithe and Livesey wards. Chaired by Cllr Bill Williams. The theme is business and enterprise. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16791 WATERLOO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP AGM Wednesday 27 January 7pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Annual general meeting of the group that monitors developments in the Waterloo area. Followed by a general meeting. Agenda includes: * Wootton Street development * Garden Bridge * Waterloo Library Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17520 FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERT Thursday 28 January 1pm at St George the Martyr, Borough High Street; free A chamber ensemble (violin, cello, piano, clarinet, basso continuo) from Morley College will perform works by Corelli, Glinka, Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Brahms. The recital lasts approx 45 minutes, followed by light refreshments and a chance to meet the performers. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat during the recital if you wish. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17628 LAMBETH OLDER PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE: 'MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD' Thursday 28 January 1.45pm-4pm at Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road Special meeting to be addressed by shadow chancellor John McDonnell MP and Dot Gibson, secretary, National Pensioners Convention. Plus speakers from Lambeth community organisations. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17625 RUSH HOUR CONCERT Thursday 28 January 6pm-7pm at St John's Waterloo, 73 Waterloo Road; free The new Southbank Sinfonia cohort performs its first concert. Featuring works by Barnard, Vaughan Williams and Mendelssohn. A complimentary glass of wine is served on arrival. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17597 COUNTER TERRORISM SECURITY TRAINING FOR SOUTH BANK BUSINESSES Friday 29 January 10am (exact time TBC) at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road; free; booking essential The South Bank Business Improvement District is organising two free training sessions delivered by the Metropolitan Police. The first of these will be Project Griffin, this project is aimed at all staff of any organisation in South Bank who have a security or public facing role. The mission is to engage, encourage and enable members of the community to work in partnership with the Police to deter and detect counter terrorist activity and crime. The second training package will be Project Argus, this project is primarily aimed at managers from various sectors of the business community in South Bank. It will involve a multimedia simulation and will enable delegates to consider a wide range of issues at various stages of a terrorist attack. To reserve a place on either of these courses please email [email protected], putting either 'Project Argus' or 'Project Griffin' in the email title. Please also include the following information: - Full name of attendee(s) - Position of attendee(s) - Company name - Contact email - Contact phone number Depending on the interest and attendance on these courses the intention is for the sessions to become a regular occurrence. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17624 FILM LOCATIONS IN THE BOROUGH - FREE GUIDED WALK Friday 29 January Meet 11am at John Harvard Library, 211 Borough High Street; free Join CoolTan Arts CoolWalks on a free, guided walk and follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, Bridget Jones and Harry Potter to get up close and personal with the streets and buildings of Borough and Bankside that many familiar films have used as their backdrop. Learn new things, make friends, get fit and have fun. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles and participants are asked to wear sensible walking footwear and weather appropriate clothing. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/17591 BOROUGH, BANKSIDE & WALWORTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Saturday 30 January 2.30pm at Pembroke House, 80 Tatum Street Meeting for Cathedrals, Chaucer, East Walworth, Newington and Faraday wards. Chaired by Cllr Martin Seaton. The theme of this meeting is 'Young local champions'. Info & map: http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/whatson/event/16786 ============================================================ { Local job vacancies } * Charity Trustee, Walcot Foundation [unpaid] 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 } * Bermondsey Office Space for Rent 600+ sq ft See http://www.london-se1.co.uk/classifieds/offices/ 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 } * Resurfacing works The Cut - Ear Plugs needed? http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199901 * Good and reasonably priced dry cleaners http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199862 * Southwark Council publishes your tenancy status on-line http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199849 * Potential mugger in Tanner St Park http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199844 * Accident in Southwark Street http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199816 * Air Pollution Buggy Monitors - E&C volunteers needed. http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199813 * Ante Natal Classes http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199811 * Dog muck! http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/1/199746 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 } * Searching for office space in SE1 http://www.London-SE1.co.uk/forum/read/7/199002 To see all the current active forum topics, go to: 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) 2016 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. Unsubscribe *|EMAIL|* from this list: *|UNSUB|* Change the email address we send this newsletter to: *|UPDATE_PROFILE|*