The Christmas tree lights in Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market were switched on simultaneously on Wednesday evening during Better Bankside's annual service for local businesses and their employees.
There was a champagne toast to Eileen Gamblin as she stepped down from her catering role at Christ Church in Blackfriars Road after 44 years.
Thursday recap: today's news stories and tweets on a single page http://t.co/wdt1gSSw
RT @flick2leg: The card left by Bermondsey residents, so very thankful there are good people out there! @se1 http://t.co/UcXVGzA7
Touching Bosses at Southwark Cathedral: Gazing at The Shard http://t.co/YSZ2Ct6V via @ProfWhitestick
RT @flick2leg I would like to thank the kind people of Bermondsey who took time to place tributes on Tower Bridge Rd, touching & appreciated
RT @William_Bain: Beautiful firework display over South Bank of Thames now - anyone know what it's in aid of?
Charity fun run along the route of the Waterloo & City Line tomorrow evening http://t.co/cWbtwYXW via @HelpHarry1
Pop-up beer garden to open on the South Bank (yes, in December) http://t.co/XDsZwOss via @thedrum
Doncaster "better than @boroughmarket" says town's Mayor http://t.co/cOl5JffQ via @GdnNortherner
RT @ghostbikegb If anyone is looking to install a ghost bike for Ellie Carey in Bermondsey, let us know if we can help http://t.co/0fwNWSHz
Tomorrow is day 1 of the Christmas Chocolate Festival on the South Bank http://t.co/3NYubK9Y - @chocolatefest
@camers456 I wouldn't imagine so, but I've got no further details.
Free ice skating at More London (+ Christmas Market) starts tomorrow http://t.co/f9Sapb2b
Christmas classical concert for babies and toddlers: @ClassicsWMBaby tomorrow in Bermondsey Street http://t.co/s61Hp24N
Just published - Southwark Cathedral & @BoroughMarket Christmas trees lit up at @BetterBankside Christingle service http://t.co/RLg4GpTq
Mint Street Park - Open Meeting tonight at @AbilityMediaLCD http://t.co/G703xHXG
Just published - Eileen Gamblin retires after four decades of service at Christ Church Southwark http://t.co/9nyGTXj1
Peterborough Evening Telegraph http://t.co/OsfVQUgC follows up our story about the roof of London Bridge Station http://t.co/v6hN03bT
The family of Ellie Carey (cyclist who died last week in Bermondsey) have today met Simon Hughes at Parliament (via @markgettleson)
Father pleads guilty to killing his children at Empire Square SE1 http://t.co/fHntSoB3
Shooting stars: one of the decorations from @waterlooquarter Christmas tree just blew across Emma Cons Gardens in the high winds
Tonight's carol-singing in Potters Fields Park has been cancelled due to the weather http://t.co/MtENl3IW via @TeamLondonBdg
Music and Readings by Candlelight tonight at St Mary Magdalen in Bermondsey Street http://t.co/QW88TIGh
Tonight is Christmas Shopping Night at the @GardenMuseumLDN http://t.co/PxNh4Nxx
Mulled wine and mince pies tonight at @foyles @southbankcentre Christmas Shopping Night http://t.co/bweDtYrf
An evening of stand-up poetry at Elephant & Castle http://t.co/SGDncglA - @bangsaidthegun's being filmed for Channel 4 tonight
London's Lost Rivers will be the subject of tonight's South East London Folklore Society talk http://t.co/4TyfKwv6
The father of Ellie Carey - killed last friday while cycling in Bermondsey - speaks out: http://t.co/wrgpyo47 via @rosslydall
Today, tomorrow + Sat you can drop off a gift at @boroughmarket for @betterbankside 'Together at Christmas' appeal http://t.co/tphfNSDI
RT @mariecurieuk: There are still a few tickets left for our special Christmas carol concert in Southwark Cathedral http://t.co/7OLQqXiG
Podcast of last night's #ethicalcapitalism @occupylsx debate at @charitiesvoice @oasiswaterloo http://t.co/tQLWsscp
Plans for new @khpahsc cancer treatment centre @ corner of Snowsfields & Great Maze Pond - exhibition starts today http://t.co/lKYwIcCG
RT @thoroughlygood: Jubilee Line barriers closed at London Bridge, severe delays on the line. http://t.co/wgvh3bm1
Potters Fields Park will be turned into an 'ape playground' for humans next Monday http://t.co/YHgRzOzV
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