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This week we have details on Christmas operations at Bankside and LSE, ongoing survey work, showers, collecting registered mail and parcels, sub-letting and missing computer room chairs, disruption to the wireless network.

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All of the staff at Bankside House would like to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year!

 

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Christmas at Bankside

Over the next few weeks this section will have information about what is happening over Bankside around Christmas Vacation.

Bankside Christmas operations

The Bankside Christmas operational planner can now be found online. Please check this for details of when reception, restaurant, bar, maintenance, housekeeping and extra bed services will be available.

Restaurant and Kitchens
T
he restaurant will be closed completely between 19th December and 2nd January. For students who stay over this period two kitchens will be made available so that you can cook - more details will follow shortly.

Christmas in London
T
he student services centre have put together a useful Guide to spending Christmas in London. This guide includes events that are going on along with opening times for various LSE services.

Discounted Hair Cuts!
Party season us upon us and O'Sullivans Salons are offering all Bankside residents a 20% discount on all your hair and beauty needs. O'Sullivans is located at 3 Sumner Street next to Crushh and Joy.
 

Maintenance

Surveyors on site
There will continue to be building surveyors at Bankside next week. They will be mainly focusing on the communal areas but if they do need access to a room we will get in touch with you directly.  On 15th December there will be a small amount of drilling work, from 10am, on the 8th Floor. Work is also due to start of redecoration of areas where work has already taken place. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during these investigations!
 

Reception

Showers
When using your shower please ensure that you keep the bathroom door closed and that you do not allow large amounts of steam to escape into your room or corridor. Large amounts of steam in a room or hallway can cause the fire alarm to be activated.

Registered Mail and Parcels
If you wish to check the registered mail list at Reception before you swipe through the revolving door there is a list at reception. Please, however, try to avoid times when the reception is busy. There is also a list posted near the mail pigeon-holes.

Sub-Letting
Please remember that sub-letting of your room is strictly forbidden by your licence agreement.

Computer Room Chairs
Six grey chairs have gone missing from the computer room. If these chairs are not returned then new ones will have to be bought. The cost of the chairs will be split between all residents. If you have one of the chairs in your room please bring it back to the computer room immediately.
 

IT

Disruption to wireless service - 14th and 15th December
Due to a software upgrade there will be some disruption to the wireless network (both at LSE and in the residences) from about 00.30 on both 14th and 15th December

IT Surgeries
If you need further help Bankside has regular IT surgeries in the computer room;
- Monday 9.00am - 10.00am
- Wednesday 3.00pm - 4.00pm
- Sunday 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Alternatively you can contact the IT advisor by e-mail on
residences.bankside.itsupport@lse.ac.uk

Students at Bankside House

Free in London this Weekend

The Chocolate Festival - 10th to 12th December.
The Chocolate Festival is a unique event which gives visitors a special opportunity to enjoy a wide range of chocolate related products, as well as fine truffles, bars and bon-bons. The event is free to enter and there are usually lots of free samples to be had. It's also a great opportunity to some Christmas shopping. The festival will take place on the Southbank Centre Square, just behind Royal Festival Hall. For more details visit the Chocolate Festival website.

For more free events this weekend check out the Time Out website

The Tube logo There are engineering works on the District and Jubilee lines this weekend. There will also be part closures on the DLR.
In very cold weather it is always advisable to 'check before you travel'.


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