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40th Year Westcombe NEWS Est. 1973 Free to 3800 homes, and in libraries & some shops July/August 2013 Issue 6

A community newspaper commended by the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies Monthly newspaper of The Westcombe Society: fostering a sense of community Forecourt-trading: “the last straw” Summer - what summer? he Royal Borough of Greenwich has Cafe-owners and florists in particular will Tintroduced a new policy relating to the be hard-hit: people – and flowers – like to licensing of “forecourt trading”. If you are sit in the open air, especially during the a business you will now need a licence to summer. place tables and chairs, or have shop-front Traders will have to pay £35.00 for the displays and other amenities such as privilege of a visit from a council assessor, heaters and planters on the public highway. and are very unhappy about the imposition This is known as “forecourt trading”. of what they call a pavement tax. If you wish to sell items from a trailer, The Federation of Small Businesses stall or any receptacle in a street, you need say that hard-pressed businesses will suffer to obtain a street trading licence from the unless the Council thinks again. Chandra Royal Borough of Greenwich. Sharma, Chairman of SE London Food traders must also be reg- WN FSB Branch, says: “The Council istered with the Royal Borough's reporter needs to pursue policies that Environmental Health office. encourage business rather than Subject to certain conditions, you don't damage it.” need a street trading licence if you are: One trader in Old Dover Road (who did * a market trader operating at a licensed not wish to be named) described it as “the market venue last straw” at a time when high street trad- * a news vendor selling only newspapers ing conditions are becoming more and and periodicals. more difficult. So the Big Issue seller doesn’t need a “ It is a pity if the Council is placing a licence: but if you want to place a table or further burden on our hard-pressed chair outside your cafe, or place flowers or traders,” Cllr Geoff Brighty told the WN. In June, the Westcombe Society celebrated its Fortieth Anniversary with style, or at least other items on the pavement outside your “Given the relatively small number of a smile (through gritted teeth!), as rain nearly stopped play. Some still braved the rain shop, there’s a bill to pay. businesses at the Standard using pavement to do a bit of shopping and jollification in the stalls outside in Mycenae Gardens, helped And it’s not cheap: cover one square area, the potential revenue seems unlikely by the odd glass of Pimms (with Caroline acting as barmaid) and a delicious cake from metre, and it will cost £7.00 a week - to swell the Council's coffers much. We Jenny’s cake-stall. Here, at the St George’s stall, everyone’s having a laugh. £364.00 a year. Local traders could easily need to be supporting our independent Wonder what the joke was ... have to pay two or three times that sum. shops, not making life more difficult.” For more, please see page 2. More scams! Woolwich Incident Update ne day you are telephoned by some- Third NO for NIMBY Oone who claims to be from your bank Statement by the Borough Commander, Richard Wood: You are alarmed to hear there’s a problem: he Westcombe News has learnt that your card has been used at the Apple ollowing the horrific murder of will investigate every lead. We will do all Centre in Regent Street, or wherever, and Fusilier Lee Rigby in Woolwich, we we can to bring offenders to justice. TNIMBY, which was given a licence “in perpetuity” by Lewisham Council, has your account compromised. Fcontinue to have extra officers on “I would like to thank all of you who You weren’t born yesterday, and you withdrawn its application for a two-day, patrol across the borough to provide a have written to us, helped with the initial remain unconvinced: so the caller advises two-stage music festival in September this highly visible reassuring presence. investigation and provided vital informa- you to call a genuine number – such as the year. “Our colleagues from the Counter tion - we are grateful for your help and the number on the back of your bank card. Terrorism Command are working on a support we have received so far. The concert organisers, OnBlackheath, However, the suspect keeps the phone line complex and fast-paced investigation.... “Anyone who knows the two men who made the decision after interrogation of open and so the call goes straight back to the “In the meantime, I have been meeting carried out the attack and may have infor- their application revealed a number of fraudsters who convince you of their authen- with faith leaders and community represen- mation which may be useful should call issues ranging from appropriate consulta- ticity. So you then reveal your bank details tatives. . . There are up to 200 extra offi- the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on tion with residents, road closures, a clash and secure information – mother’s maiden cers on the streets of the borough of 0800 789 321. with Run to the Beat, and questions over name, and so on – and, unless you are very Greenwich and the extra presence and “Anyone who filmed or took photos of the amount of money set aside for remedi- vigilant, your PIN number. reassurance patrols will continue for the the incident are asked to send the moving al work to the heath post event. Sometimes they tell you your bank card foreseeable future. I would urge people to or still images to police via This is the third year that OnBlackheath must be collected: a courier arrives to collect continue to show restraint and calm. [email protected] - please has had to cancel. Organisers estimate that your card; armed with your PIN number, the “Anyone experiencing hate crime is include your name and contact details, between 10,000 and 50,000 people will fraudsters are in business – at your expense! The average loss is £4,000. This type of strongly encouraged to make contact with which will be treated in strict confidence. attend what they hope will be an annual fraud is on the increase; it even happened to us and report it as soon as possible. I have Anyone who may have such material is event. A new application for 2014 is a member of the WN team, who managed to a dedicated team of police officers who asked not to delete it after sending it in.” expected. Watch this space! escape unscathed, but who said: “The dialling tone sounded strange, and I queried < < NEWS BRIEFS > > it, but they were VERY convincing . . .” The police advise everyone: NEVER Macmillan Walk Royal visit to the Cutty Sark Thanks for the compliment! under any circumstances reveal your PIN, A walk around Regents Park on August 31st! The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Cutty Sark Our sister publication Greenwich Visitor has a and if you are a victim, ring 101. If you are interested in walking to raise funds on 28th May. Among those he met was local section called Nelson’s Column, edited appro- for Macmillan Cancer Care, or would like to eleven-year-old Hamilton Scott-McDonald from priately enough by “Horatio”, who writes: sponsor the Westcombe Society Team, please the Ahoy Sailing Centre. HRH was in good “Congratulations to the Westcombe News, a Race for life contact Caroline on 020 8853 0948. For walkers form: looking puzzled at the badges worn by a small but perfectly informed community paper there is an entry fee of £10, so even without group of young people from the Ahoy Centre he here that has just turned 40. It wouldn’t be n Sunday 7th July Cancer Research sponsorship, you can contribute to the invalu- asked what it was all about. “Do you all greet wrong to say that it helped to inspire the launch OUK will again be holding their annual able work of this wonderful charity. each other by saying ‘Ahoy’?” he asked. of Greenwich Visitor. Its mix of interesting Race for Life on the Heath and they will STOP PRESS: The Cutty Sark has just won material, useful super-local news, events and be closing the following roads: Congratulations Carol! a prestigious 2013 London Award from the community advertisers shows printed paper Prince Charles Road 5 am - 5 pm Carol Storer, Director, Legal Aid Practitioners Royal Institute of British Architects. remains as vital as ever.” Thanks, Horatio, we Goffers Road 9 am - 5 pm Group has received an OBE in the Queen’s in turn are very impressed by your paper. Talbot Place 9 am - 5 pm Birthday Honours list for services to legal aid. Full marks for our TIC Hare and Billet Road 9 am - 5 pm Greenwich Tourism Information Centre (TIC) is Blackheath/Westcombe Ward Greenwich Square one of the best in the country. It has just won a The line-up for the local elections in May next Duke Humphrey Road 9 am -12.30 pm Michelle Baker of Hadley Mace, the developers Gold Award in the Visitor Information Provider year is as follows: Conservative: Geoff Brighty, Tranquil Vale (north) 9 am - 12.30 pm of the Old District Hospital site, now officially of the Year category at the prestigious Visit- Thomas Turrell, Laela Pakpour Tabrizi; Labour: The village will be kept open to traffic. designated “Greenwich Square”, reports that all England Awards for Excellence 2013. The Gold Cherie Parker, Simon Thomson, Paul Morrisey; The PA system on the Heath will be at its is proceeding on schedule. The first release of Award is the highest accolade for Excellence in Green: Trevor Allman. Denise Scott-McDonald loudest from 09:50 until 10:50 am and the apartments for purchase took place in April. Tourism in England that can be bestowed. The has been selected as a Labour candidate for from 13.20 until 14.20 pm. If you find the The apartments have been well received with Borough welcomes some 18 million visitors Peninsula Ward; commiserations to Cllr Mary noise levels unacceptable, you should Phase one already sold out; Phase two is now each year – and tourism contributes £817 m. Mills (a founder member of the Westcombe contact the organisers on 07757758253. selling. annually, supporting more than 12,000 jobs. Society) who was not selected in Peninsula Ward. July2013x.QXD_WN.QXD 24/06/2013 10:39 Page 2 C MMUNITY NEWS

WESTCOMBE NEWS Marilyn’s Message . . . Our 40th Birthday Party What a hard-working and hardy team All editoriAl correspondence to: “you all are!” said Marilyn Little, neville Grant, The Editor Invited to the tea Chairman of the Westcombe Society. In a [email protected] party were those message to all the volunteers who made Tel. 0208 858 8489 who founded the the day such a success, she commented: Westcombe “It was a shame about the weather but All MAteriAl to Be sent to: Society 40 years there was a lot of stoicism on show and [email protected] ago, including despite all the rain you stood your ground. deadline for sept: 16th August (centre) our first “Inside, though drier, more hard work. chairman, Tom news editor: Geoff Garvey A special word of thanks to those who Crowe. Yes, these made the delicious sandwiches and cakes environment editor: Sarah are some of the Winterbottom and scones. Everyone I spoke to had a heroes (and lovely time and our VIPs certainly enjoyed reporters: Denise Scott-McDonald heroines) who themselves and appreciated the opportuni- started it all! PHOTOS: environMent coMMittee Neville Grant ty to meet up with folk that some of them dick Allard All queries and Only the Westcombe Society had not seen for years. comments to: 020 8858 7305 would attempt both a big tea “And the band played on – great music, The Planning and environment sub- party, and a garden party – on the Dave! The Punch and Judy was very good committee: environment@west- same day! With Dave Silk’s jazz too, and it is just a shame that they didn't combesociety.org band, and Chris’s hamburgers get the audiences that they deserved. http://westcombe.gold.ac.uk part of the deal, too! “Many thanks to you all!” distriBution Our stalwart chef Chris (LEFT) Myles dove & Barbara Henley seems to think that a barbecue in Jean-Jacques and Maureen Aune the rain is an Olde English In Peak Form Volunteer distributors please phone Custom, and who can deny it? 8853 3740, we need your help! But one thing is true: Chris’s n the first weekend of July, five AdvertisinG MAnAGer hamburgers were deLICious! OHospice staff from Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice clinical and Marilyn little, 163 Westcombe fundraising teams are embarking on the Hill, se3 7dp 020 8853 1312 challenge of a lifetime. Stephanie Fuller, (email:[email protected]) Stacey Lewis, Rachel Williams, Penny All adverts payable in advance by Jones, Carla Rattigan and Ellen Tumelty cheque to the Westcombe society. aim to complete a 54 mile trek through the costs: night across the Peak District in 24 hours . displAY: Single column 6cm x 6cm: One - four issues £35, five-plus issues £30 “If you would like to sponsor the team each. Other sizes: please inquire. it would be much appreciated.” says Penny classified Ads (Market Place) 30p per word Jones, Director of Care services. “The (A telephone number = one word. An email/ hospice is an invaluable service that is pro- web address = 3 words.) Deadline for all vided free of charge; and only a third of adverts is 10th day of the preceding month funding comes from the NHS.” printed by: trojan press Tom Crowe cuts the birthday cake, Tom and Dick Allard discuss an old issue of the WN; If you want to sponsor the team, visit: http:// assisted by Marilyn & J-J. contact the Westcombe society: but Daphne is more interested in the sandwiches. uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/hospicehikers5 [email protected] Letters to the editor may be edited through lack of space. Views expressed are those of publisher: The Westcombe Society the writers only, and are not necessarily those of the Westcombe Society or the WN. chairman: Marilyn Little Letters to the editor Tel. 020 8853 1312 From: Terry Wheeler Foyle Road lege it was to have Anna as a neighbour for 38 adults, all with learning difficulties, sailed our With the recent terrible events that took place of the nigh-on 40 years I’ve lived in Coleraine Long Boat to London from Deptford. This The v iews expressed in the Westcombe this week in Woolwich, I would like to propose Road. And let no one believe that Anna has involved two of the group tacking against the News are not necessarily those of the that a permanent memorial be set up in stopped campaigning to protect the environment wind all the way to London, a difficult task for Westcombe Society or of the Editor. Woolwich at the spot where Lee Rigby was we live in, as I met up with her again recently at anyone. We enjoyed tea and biscuits moored We take all reasonable precautions to pro- killed, as was set up for Stephen Lawrence, to the initial meeting of “Keep the Green in outside St Katherine’s Dock in the lee of Tower tect the inretests of our readers by ensuring remind people in the future of the terrible event Greenwich”. Bridge. The other members of the group steered as far as possible the bona fides of our that occurred, and to ensure that this young Let’s all hope that Anna will be asking those the boat in a straight course on the return jour- advertisers but cannot accept any responsi- man's name and memory are kept alive. difficult questions for many years to come. ney. Alex’s face was all smiles and told every- biity for them. Any complaints should be one on our return that we had “sailed all the adressed to the advertiser. From: Trevor Allman Coleraine Road From: Christine White way to London..!. I am writing in response to the letter by Dr I refer to the article on Cllr. Alex Grant by The Westcombe Society’s kind donation will Back-numbers (in colour) can be accessed Angela Burr (WN June 2013), with regards to Sarah Winterbottom in May’s WN. enable us to replace some of our sails and repair on: http:// westcombe.gold.ac.uk/westnews.html Ms Anna Townend. I would like to add that Alex has been a our boats to allow us to continue to take local Westcombe Society’s Blog: I’d like to correct Dr Burr’s assumption that splendid Councillor committed to supporting all children and adults with disabilities sailing and http://westcombe.blogspot.com Greenwich Council is being ageist in not recog- areas of the community which makes up rowing on the Thames, not only enjoying the nising the work of Anna Townend. They are not Blackheath/Westcombe Ward. Thames but also learning new skills, working being ageist, though she is correct they would together and improving their social skills. Westcombe society membership like to see her disappear into oblivion. No, the From: G. Bailey Westcombe Park Road We would also like to take this opportunity Council has long regarded Anna as being part of I notice that a second hand car dealer is in the to invite the Westcombe Society to our please send this membership form to: the “Awkward Squad”. habit of parking his cars in Old Dover Road: Supporters Day to celebrate our 10th anniver- peter Lewins, 221 Westcombe h ill, I certainly know that during my tenure as a thus occupying half a dozen or more parking sary on Thursday 25th July 2013 from 13.00 to s e 3 7Dp Councillor for this area from 1986 to 1990, spaces. I understand that it is illegal to park a 16.00pm to give you an opportunity to see the Councillors and many Council Officers’ hearts car on the public highway with a “For sale” excellent work of this local charity. Name...... sank whenever they saw Anna appear at a com- notice displayed – so he is apparently within the Address...... mittee or full council meeting, as she was excel- law to place his cars there, even though it clear- From: John Ayling Bedford lent at asking the questions that they would ly impedes the business of other traders in Old Thank you for your invitation for the tea party ...... rather were not asked. Anna has always been Dover Road by occupying spaces that would be on June 15th. I regret I am unable to join you, great at delving into the minutiae of plans and t el...... available to would-be shoppers – and there is no but I would like to extend my congratulations being abreast of planning rules, so knew exactly doubt he certainly wants to flog those cars. for reaching such an outstanding age. e mail: ...... what she was talking about. Meanwhile, traders are to be charged for When we got together to form the society we So rather than being highly esteemed, and placing items harmlessly on the pavement out- little thought that it would have such a long Please enclose payment as appropriate: welcomed as someone holding Councillors to side their shops in what the council describes as future. I have many memories of the activities account and ensuring their actions are transpar- Family membership £12 [ ] “forecourt trading”. This applies also to cafes we were all involved in, many of which ent, which any democrat would surely welcome, individual membership £8 [ ] who place tables and chairs for passers-by to sit enhanced the use of Kidbrooke House as the Ms Townend was often cursed and ridiculed in s enior c itizens/unwaged £4 [ ] and enjoy the sun if and when it comes out. focal point in the community. Best wishes to all private, if not to her face. Can one assume that if a trader does not put your members, past and present. Such was the democratic deficit that existed a “for sale” sign on his or her goods on the Editor’s note: John Ayling was the warden of on Greenwich Council then, and going by the pavement, this would or should be legal, and Kidbrooke House, later renamed Mycenae recent statements by Cllr Alex Grant when non-chargeable? Or is it one rule for the selfish House. Tom Crowe told the WN that it was announcing he would not be standing for re- motor-trader, and another for the hard-pressed John who convened the first meeting of what election in 2014, this deficit still exists. shopkeeper? Isn’t it time the Council pulled its became the Westcombe Society, of which Tom Whilst as a republican, I’m opposed to the finger out and organised a one-hour parking rule was the first Chair – John Ayling being the current honours system, if it is the wish of peo- on Old Dover Road so people can do a quick Vice-Chairman. Tom said that the WN, a ple of this borough to see Anna receive such an stop-and-shop? newsletter funded by advertising, was originally award, I would certainly support this if I am the brainchild of Anthony Renouf, who after a elected as a Green Party Councillor for From: Liz Chowienczyk Trustee, Ahoy! year, handed it on to John Petty, who (with the Blackheath Westcombe Ward in 2014. In the On behalf of everyone at the AHOY Centre I help of his wife Ida) became, as editor, the driv- meantime, the least Greenwich Council could would to express my thanks to the Westcombe ing force for a period of more than ten years. do is award Anna the Freedom of the Borough, Society for supporting The AHOY Centre chari- We would welcome all personal memories of even if it was done through clenched teeth. ty and your generous donation of £1000. the society, so that a historical account of its On a personal note, can I say what a privi- Last week the Sailability group of young activities over the years can be developed.

2 Westcombe News July/August 2013 July2013x.QXD_WN.QXD 24/06/2013 10:39 Page 3 LOCAL NEWS Could you design a racing car? These girls can! Blackheath High School’s Teams win Set sail in places in Jaguar’s ‘Maths in Motion’ National Final. Corrie-Jane Rafferty reports Royal n July last year, the WN reported on the Imathematical successes of Blackheath High Junior School, when the girls reached Greenwich the National Final in the Mathematics Trust Junior Maths Challenge. This year, BHSG has done even better: he Royal Borough of Greenwich two teams from Blackheath High School Tis set to welcome a spectacular have secured places in the 2012/13 Jaguar flotilla of Tall Ships as Sail Royal Maths in Motion™ Challenge national Greenwich returns for a second season. final, beating off stiff competition from Running from August 28th until schools across the country. The Junior “A” TEAM! September 1st, this stunning fleet of The teams had previously won a series Tall Ships will sail the Thames and of regional heats before entering the semi- Head of Blackheath High Junior School, offer visitors unforgettable views of final knock-out round. As the WN goes to Sarah Skevington, is delighted with their iconic maritime Greenwich. press, the teams will be competing in the efforts. She commented: “It is a joy to see The Royal Borough is delighted to national final at Gaydon on 26th June. the girls so inspired and excited by the welcome the Tall Ships back for another The ‘Maths in Motion™ Challenge’ was Maths in Motion Maths Challenge.” year after the success of the first festival, TICKET SALES STARTED! established by Jaguar in 2000 and has this Matilda Marcus, aged 11, said: “I feel hosted during last summer’s Olympic and Three different cruises are on offer: year attracted entries from more than much more confident with maths now. It’s Paralympic Games. * Thames Tall Ship Cruise (departures. 100,000 pupils, making it the largest maths really increased my interest in maths and Passengers will pass some of the very between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm daily) challenge of its kind in the UK. engineering – and it’s also lots of fun!” best sights the Royal Borough has to offer price range £ 39.90 - 59.90 Children have to use maths. to set up a Ed: Educators point out that Mr Gove’s including the Old Royal Naval College, the * Thames Tall Ship Cruise + Fireworks virtual racing car, taking into account such plans to remove Design and Technology Queen's House, the Royal Observatory, the (8.00pm daily) price range £ 59.90-79.90 factors as fuel load, tyres and speeds. from the National Curriculum will mean Thames Barrier, The O2, the Meridian * VIP Thames Tall Ship Cruise + Tower This data is then entered into a comput- our youngsters may have to go to private Line and The Cutty Sark. Bridge + Fireworks (departure 6:30pm) er-based simulation, ready for the race! schools to pursue their interests in D&T... Cllr Chris Roberts, Leader of the Royal price range £ 99.90-139.90 Borough of Greenwich said: YOU CAN BOOK ON-LINE: “Our aim is that Sail Royal Greenwich Visit www.sailroyalgreenwich.co.uk becomes a regular fixture on our calendar, OR BY PHONE: Susan Clark Interiors attracting a growing number of visitors, Call Ticketweb Hotline on 08444 771000 both domestic and international.” usan Clark Interiors has just opened up “Above all we have the ideas to make Laurens Winkel of Sail Royal Sin Humber Road – just round the cor- your dream home a reality. As well as our Greenwich said: “This is a fantastic way to Well done ner from Westcombe Park Station. The renovations service, we stock an eclectic enjoy the iconic Thames-side views of this shop provides the complete package, from mix of period and vintage items including unique and historic area. Last year we saw Westcombe major renovations to that perfect little gift industrial lighting, shabby chic furniture, more than 12,000 people join us and we’re for the living room. Her services include: Industrial sized blackboards, traditional really looking forward to building on that Woodlands * Local architects conversant with both Persian carpets – not forgetting lots of cur- success this summer.” local and national planning regulations. tains and textiles, vintage and new. We also All cruises will sail past the O2 Arena, he Friends of * A team of skilled builders and craftsmen show prized work by local artists.” Canary Wharf, Old Royal Naval College, Westcombe * Project management to oversee the work The shop is also the local stockist for T Queens House and the Observatory. The Woodlands were recently awarded a from inception to conclusion. Little Greene Paint and Papers, The ships will pass through the Thames Barrier £680 grant by the Mayor of London * Advice on the latest trends in interior Original BTC lighting, True Grace and cross the Greenwich Meridian Line under the Capital Clean-Up Community design Candles, and many other products. The VIP Thames Tall Ship Cruise is a Scheme, enabling the purchase of hand * Bespoke kitchens in a variety of styles – Susan says: “Why not pop into 113 longer cruise all the way to Tower Bridge tools to maintain and improve the habi- English Country, Shaker, Sea-side, Humber Road SE3 ( Near Westcombe Park and back (snacks included.) In the evening tat – and also some more bird boxes. Modern..... Station) and see what amazing changes there is a spectacular fireworks display on One was quickly snapped up by a first- Susan told the WN: you can make to your home?” the river exclusively for the Tall Ships. time buyer – a blue tit! PHOTO: Joe Beale Well done Lorraine! A matter of Life and Deaf ommunity interest company, implementing it. The judges also wanted he Life & Deaf Association uses poet- In 2012, the short film created by deaf CGreenwich Communication Centre has to hear what unforeseen challenges and Try and the arts to help deaf children children, That’s not all of me, won the been selected as a finalist for the inaugural hurdles had to be overcome – so we explore their identities and develop com- Ritter Sport award at the ZEBRA London Business Awards 2013 hosted by demonstrated how the mis-management munication skills and emotional literacy; International Poetry Film Festival in Berlin the Federation of Small Businesses. of people movement, traffic and signage our overall aim is to improve the mental and was screened at the Southbank Centre, Said director of GCC, Lorraine Turton: during the Olympics in Greenwich last health of future generations of deaf people. IndigO2, the Barbican and national and “We had to demonstrate to the judges a summer, cost our business some £15,000”. We have spent the last seven years international film festivals. high degree of innovation: How we The FSB London Business Awards 2013 working with deaf children expressing From 8th – 24th July, the Life & Deaf encourage creativity and new thinking, will reach its finale at a glittering awards themselves though poetry, performance, Association will carry out a nationwide and how knowledge played an important ceremony which takes place in the Grand film and art. We have been repeatedly tour, taking the film and other deaf aware- part in developing our selected business Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street in amazed by the quality of the work that the ness materials created for and by deaf innovation. Covent Garden on the evening of 27th children have produced. young people around the country in a VW “We also had to explain how the new June (as we go to press). In 2006 we published a book of poetry camper van called Heidi. idea came about and how we went about Good luck, Lorraine! written by deaf children in Greenwich From 12.00 - 4.00 pm on the 8th July, along with a DVD of the poetry in British the tour will be launched at a festival STOP PRESS: For further Sign Language. This is the only published within the grounds of the Old Royal details about the deaf children book of poetry by deaf children. Later, our Naval College in Greenwich featuring live Mycenae House campaign, please contact team won the Children & Young People's performances of poetry in British Sign Helena Ballard – 07748 104 community centre ‘Team of the year’ National award. Language (lifeanddeaf.co.uk/events). 051 / [email protected] “…. one of London’s best kept secrets” New book launched Hall, Room & Office Hire,     ongratulations to local author, Dr. Events, Cafe & Bar CMalcolm Torry, who launched his new

 book, Money for Everyone: Why we need a Citizen’s Income, on the 27th June at the 02088581749 London School of Economics. www.mycenaehouse.co.uk Malcolm is Director of the Citizen’s  

 

 Income Trust. He recently completed an honorary research fellowship in the Social "      ! Mycenae House & Gardens is a community hub committed to     Policy Department at the LSE. He is Vicar serving the communities of Westcombe, Blackheath & Greenwich Supported by of Holy Trinity, Greenwich Peninsula. 90 Mycenae Rd, Blackheath, SE3 7SE The book is available at a discount on the Close to Westcombe Park Train Station, Free Parking, Bar & Cafe website: www.policypress.co.uk.

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PHOTO: My Dad – unsung Work experience Susan Donnelly Malcolm at Blackheath war hero! Tremain im Tremain was born in Stepney, where Pet Supplies Jhis father ran a fish and chip shop. Jim has been a resident of the Westcombe Park Paul Horlockk-Brown, area for over 40 years. a student at Thomas Now 92 years old, he was a veteran of RAF Bomber Command, and has just Tallis, reports received his Bomber Command clasp award in recognition of his service during ver the past year Blackheath Pet the war. OSupplies at 7, Old Dover Road has As a member of 466 squadron, which had work experience children from schools was one of the Royal Australian Airforce He met my mother Kathleen when sta- in the local area. squadrons, he was a gunner aboard a tioned at RAF Driffield in Yorkshire. They When I was looking for work experi- Halifax heavy bomber. married in 1947 and ran the fish and chip ence, I hoped to find work for a business He flew 41 bombing missions between shop in Stepney until 1986. They have that would teach me valuable skills – and 6th March and 5th August 1944 – a very three children, nine grandchildren and four Blackheath pet supplies did just that. high number of missions, most crews flew great-grandchildren. Now living in The owner of the business, Susan between 20 to 30. He is the last surviving Vanbrugh Park Road, they celebrate their Donnelly, taught me many things such as member of his crew of seven – five 66th wedding anniversary this year. Visual Merchandising, stock control, health Australians and two British. Yes, we will remember them! and safety with and around food and final- Jim is second ly ordering stock by phone or internet. from the left, The opportunity of working with the front row. public has given me a lot more confidence. A memorial in I am amazed at how many different prod- Green Park ucts there are for both domestic and wild was unveiled animals. I am very grateful for this work every day I learnt something new, and I by the Queen experience. I hope I will be able to use have taken the skills with me in regard to on 28th. June these skills in the future. running my own pet shop business. 2012 to high- Susan Donnelly the owner of the busi- “Paul, from Thomas Tallis School, light the price ness says: “I myself did 900 hours of worked with me for two weeks. He worked paid by the air- unpaid work experience whilst training to very well, and was a very good team play- crews. Of the 125,000 air- be a hairdresser and found the opportunity er. He really had a great attitude towards crew, 55,573 very rewarding. the job in retail, and was a very good time were killed in “Moving from the classroom to obtain keeper – and his customer care skills have action; some inside knowledge on how hairdressing been excellent. Overall he was excellent, a 18,000 were businesses work was a revelation. Yes I hardworking, friendly and self-motivated wounded or had to clean and sweep the floors and individual and I wish him well for the captured. make the coffee, but this gave me the future. chance to interact with customers and build “Hopefully more businesses can give up my confidence. the youth of today a real opportunity to get Coping with welfare reform “Even though I was a mature student, that crucial ‘Work Experience’.” ost people seem to agree that the has done its best to alleviate the problems Mgovernment needs to carry out wel- caused by these and other welfare reforms. fare reform – the laws of unexpected The Council’s view is that the only sus- consequence loom large in this area. tainable solution has been to get those Community In the case of the so-called bedroom affected into employment, and a £6million tax, the consequences were both foreseen fund for this purpose has been ring-fenced. Opera at the and forseeable. The aim of the bedroom Households worst affected by the tax was to get people to leave "under-occu- welfare reforms have been offered fixed Halls: Verdi’s pied" social housing, and let in people term employment with the Royal Borough from more cramped homes. To achieve – as a means to accessing permanent jobs this, housing benefit is reduced by 14% a with the Council and other employers. Macbeth week for one spare room, and 25% for two Already 40 people are into work with a or more. further 16 getting ready for the next lackheath Halls Opera gives As widely predicted, most people are tranche. They are working as town centre Bthe local community an A scene from the Royal Opera House 2011 understandably reluctant to leave behind wardens, within our recycling and street opportunity to take part and see production of Verdi’s Macbeth the networks of family and friends, and to cleansing operations, in our parks and inside a fully-staged opera. If you would like more information disrupt their children's education. Nor is it open spaces teams and elsewhere. Over 100 singers and instrumentalists about Blackheath Halls Opera or you think easy to find one-or two bedroom flats. The aim is to prevent local families from the local community perform along- you might like to participate in the future, The result has been stress and misery in from being uprooted by enabling them to side local primary school children, students then please contact Rose Ballantyne. many parts of the country. Big increases in stay in the place they have ties, support from local special schools, students from "There can be few more worthy uses of rent arrears were forecast by councils and and where their children go to school. Trinity Laban and a cast of professionals to Arts Council England grants." Graham housing associations, as well as an increase A Council spokeswoman said: “We create a production of great energy and Rogers in The Stage. in stress-related illness. want local families to be able to remain in originality as well as high artistic worth. "Blackheath Halls Community Opera In line with the new legal requirement London where long term they have a better This year, Blackheath Halls Opera is annually brings together local children making councils responsible for preventing chance of employment, and so they can presenting its seventh fully staged commu- and adults, students from Trinity Laban poor mental health, Greenwich Council keep their children in local schools.” nity opera, Giuseppe Verdi’s Macbeth - in and a handful of young professionals in celebration of the bicentenary of the com- one of the calendar's most heartening poser’s birth. It is to be staged from 9th - events." Anna Picard in The Independent All Aboard for Drama! 14th July. Please see page 5 for details. on Sunday. reenwich Theatre in association Westcombe Park with Powderkeg are embarking on Ga new venture – a play combined Westcombe park dental practice with a free boat trip! Treatments Available Jennifer Skylark and the Seagull’s Treatments Available Handbook is about a girl who accidentally ZoomZoom Tooth Tooth Whitening Whitening finds herself on a giant ship destined for Australia. As the story unfolds, she DentalDental ImplantsImplants acquires a number of weird and wonderful InvisalignInvisalign companions to help her on her way ... Smile Makeovers The play is being put on at Trinity Smile Makeovers Buoy Wharf, 64 Orchard Place E14 0JY ToothTooth Colouring Coloured Fillings Fillings Book your tickets by 23rd July, and you get a from Sat 27th July to Sunday 11th August free return boat ride from North Greenwich Anti-WrinkleAnti-wrinkle Treatments Treatments and & Dermal Dermal FillersFillings (not Wednesdays) at 11.00 am, 2.00 pm Pier (at the O2), courtesy of Thames Clippers. and 5.00 pm, and is good family entertain- For full details visit www.greewnich.org.uk 13 Station13 Station Crescent, Crescent, Westcombe ment, suitable for children of 8+. or call the Box Office on 020 8858 7755 WestcombePark, London Park, SE3 London 7EQ SE3 7EQ Tel. 0208 853 3304 Fax: 0208 858 1784 Tel. 0844 375 6996 4 Fax. 0208 858 1784 LocatedWestcombe next to Westcombe News Park July/August Train Station 2013 July2013x.QXD_WN.QXD 24/06/2013 10:39 Page 5

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Arts coMMunitY tHeAtre & operA BLACKHEATH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS Westcombe Society THE GREENWICH THEATRE Crooms Hill, SOCIETY, St Mary’s Church Hall, Cresswell Park, Greenwich, London SE10 8ES 020 8858 7755 Blackheath 4th Thursday of every month, 2.00 for Dates for your diary: FOUR FARCES Thurs 4th - Fri 5th July 7.30 pm. 2.30. Next meeting: 25th July Hilary Williams on Sept 7th. Members’ Evening, Main Hall, A delicious evening of one-act farces from the Albrecht Durer. Non-members £5 on the door. Mycenae House. Invitations are going out Victorian stage. “Witty and hilarious”. www.artsinblackheath.org.uk or ring 83187550 soon! STELLA Thurs 11th - Sat 13th July 7.30 pm Sat GREENWICH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS Macmillan Coffee Morning, bar/ Mat. 1.30 pm “the audience choked on the bared SOCIETY King William Court, the Univ. of Sep 27th Main Hall Mycenae House emotions and the wonderment of people seeing deep Greenwich NEXT LECTURE: 8th July 7.30 for space for the first time.” The Guardian. Sept 28th Nearly New Sale, Main Hall, 8.00 pm lecture "Urbino and the Court of Federigo TRACK 3 Tues 27th - Sat 31st August 7.30 Sat Montefeltro" by Jethro Lyne. 020 8852 7873. Oct 26th Quiz Night, Main Hall Matinee. 2.30 pm Chekhov’s play Three Sisters ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH Nov. 18th Dickensian Christmas Bazaar, reinterpreted, with music and dance. Award-winning Printing in Blackheath Until Sept 8th: Alien Revolution: the role of aliens Blackheath Girls High School, Mycenae Road production straight from Los Angeles. since 1978 in science and culture, from Copernicus to the detec- THE SPACE 269 Westferry Road London E14 tion of alien worlds orbiting the stars. CANCER RESEARCH LUNCH The next fund- 3RS 0207 515 7799 / www.space.org.uk From your ideas or Artwork THE GREENWICH GALLERY Until 3rd July: raising lunch is on Thurs. 4th July at the Clarendon Nearest stn: Mudchute (DLR) Buses: D3, D7, 135 we can print at a Julia Hodgson’s photographs of microscopic land- Hotel, Blackheath from 12 noon to 2:30pm. The cost 2md - 9th July FESTEN. reasonable cost: scapes of the natural world at Linear House, is £8.50. The Speaker TBC. Lunches can be booked SCRIPTSPACE 7th July, 1pm 4th August, 1pm • Business cards Peyton Place SE10 8RS Info at: 020 8853 4809. by telephoning Wendy on 020 8265 0335 by Monday ScriptSpace is our monthly script-reading workshop • Invoices • Letterheads MADE IN GREENWICH GALLERY 1st July latest. There is no luncheon event in August. which provides playwrights with an opportunity to MYCENAE HOUSE COMMUNITY CINEMA 324 Creek Road SE10 9SW, 020 82939823, have a work in progress read by professional actors. • Books • Brochures [email protected] Tuesdays at 8.00 pm: • Forms • Invites Rebel Without a Cause Free events Until Aug. 4: “Combining images and text”. July 2nd July 9th: Django Unchained July 14th 7.0 pm IN PURSUIT OF COOL featur- • Wedding StationAry lecture/performance July 2nd, 7.00 pm: “Pushkin”, July 16th Oh What a Lovely War ing Lucy Frederick with Graham Fawcett and Tatiana Akhmatova, July 23rd Paul 1a Lizban s t July 22nd - 28th 8. pm PENTHESILEA Gothic & blackheath, London s e 3 8s s advance booking now open, £10 includes light buffet July 30th A Very Long Engagement gory myth of gender war and drinks. Artists’ informal get-together second ST GEORGE’S CHURCH GLENLUCE ROAD 30th July - 3rd August 7.30 pm THE DAGGER t el: 020 8853 2268 11 .00 am - 1.00 pm Friday of each month, all welcome. Sat 6th July: JUMBLE SALE AND WHITE LILY Alex lives in a council flat in The follow up Clearance Jumble Sale is on the 20th e mail: [email protected] cHildren July at the same time. SE London when a new neighbour moves in ... www.trojanpress.com Aug 6th - 17th 8.00 pm A DARK NIGHT RISES GREENWICH THEATRE BLACKHEATH SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY July 8th Visit: Rochester Airport The surreal world of Eugene Ionesco AHOY, LANDLUBBERS!!! Details from the Secretary Aug 22nd 7.30 pm PERFECTION? “Mirror, mir- 27th July - 11th August Sept 2nd (Recommended) Crossness Engines Trust ror, on the wall ...” (NOT Wednesdays) Open Day - Pumping Station Beam Engines in 26th August - 1st Sept 8.00 pm STORY OF A SPECTRUM 11.00am, 2.00 pm $ 5.00pm Steam Visitors are welcome, and are requested to NIGHT PIANIST JENNIFER SKYLARK AND donate £3.00 to Society funds. Painters and Decorators INDUSTRIAL HISTORY SOCIETY THE SEAGULL’s HANDBOOK£16.00, Children Music Interior/Exterior & Concs. £11.50 With a FREE boat ride to the 16th July. 7.30 pm Chris Rule on W.H.Smith – venue – Trinity Buoy Wharf – by Thames Clipper ‘Spread The News’. “Ruler of the Queen’s Navee” JUNIOR TRINITY PRIZEGIVING CONCERT Meeting are held at The Old Bakehouse, Bennett Park, No job too Small from the O2 Pier. Box Office 020 8858 7755 SE3 (at the back of Age Exchange Shop. There is no Sat. July 13th 7.00 pm Cadogan Hall £15., £12, £8, Clean and Reliable WOODLANDS FARM331 Shooters Hill. Tel. 0208 on site parking – please do not park there, but use the £5.00 for children under twelve Featuring Strings, Concertante, Symphony Orchestra, 319 8900 Every Thursday Toddler Club 10am - car park behind the station. Free Estimates 12pm £2 per adult, children free Wind Orchestra, Big band, Voice Choir, Four Part BLACKHEATH BRIDGE CLUB welcomes all 30 Years Experience Meet the animals, enjoy some crafts or just play. players to duplicate sessions in Mycenae House Mon. Choir & Concerto performances by final year Junior MYCENAE HOUSE COMMUNITY CINEMA & Thurs. 7.15 pm & on Wed. at 1.15 Tel. 8851 2609 Trinity students. Children’s movies Saturdays at 10.30: WESTCOMBE WRITERS’ CIRCLE 1st. Thursday LIVE JAZZ - AT MYCENAE HOUSE Call 020 8853 2759 July 6th Lady and the Tramp each month, 2.30-4.30 at Mycenae House. Ring Joan Candlelit jazz, special featured guest each month. July 20th Chicken Little Paice on 8305 1652 or Rosemary Gill on 8858 5088 Occurs on the second Friday each month. Bar & or 07950815412 July 27th Madagascar (1) BLACKHEATH FLOWER CLUB Meets third Food available. 8pm. £10/ £8 Friday of every month at 1.45 pm at Mycenae House Aug 10th Pocahontas See http://www.jazznights.co.uk/ BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH WOMEN’S Aug 17th Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs INSTITUTE: First Wednesday of every month at ENGLISH FOLK MUSIC SE LONDON DADS GROUP 7.30 pm at Sunfields Methodist Church, Old Dover 9.00 pm every Tuesday at the Don’t forget – DADS ALERT: Regular stay-and-play for dads Road, SE3 8SJ [email protected] Lord Hood pub, Creek Road; and children under five @ Sherington Children's BLACKHEATH HALLS mainstream jazz every Thursday you have childcare options! Centre, 14 Sherington Road every Wednesday Wed 24th July 2.00 - 4.30 pm TEA DANCES: SECOND CHANCE CHOIR from 9:30 - 11:30am. Contact: sequence dancing, quickstep, cha cha cha and We rehearse Thursday evenings during term time, in Blackheath. www.SELondonDads.org.uk or email: info@selon- Childcare places for children from 3 months – 5 years much more, compered by Mr Wonderful New members welcome, contact dondads.org.uk TICKETS: £5 includes light refreshments Choosing the right kind of childcare is one of the biggest decisions Margery Nzerem 0208 858 3544 that you will ever have to make. . Tickets: 020 8305 9300 or 020 8463 0100 [email protected] At Zoom, we believe nursery childcare could be the best way of FRIENDS OF MYCENAE GARDENS supporting your whole family. With the right nursery, you’re able to Sun. 8th September 12 noon - 4.00 pm Friends' enhance your child’s development and add to your experience as a dog event, the Canine Capers Fun Day. BLACKHEATH HALLS parent. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that our well-equipped This year it is being organised by the Dog Society COMMUNITY OPERA environment, exceptional team, healthy planned menus, additional Greenwich & Blackheath for the Friends of classes and planned curriculum all meet and exceed you and your Mycenae Gardens, and will once again include Macbeth child’s expectations. competition classes for dogs as well as doggie Childcare at Zoom could be more affordable than you think. The by Giuseppe Verdi term after your child turns 3 means you are eligible for The Nursery jumble, treats for dogs etc. Education Grant. We also have access to the Childcare Affordability Plenty of warning to get the pooch spruced up! Programme (CAP) and Working Families Tax Credit. 9th, 10th, 12th July at 7.00pm; Calling all Carers! Why not call us for an informal 14th July at 2.00pm discussion, or to arrange a visit? We Friday 12 July from 10am to 12pm could be just what you are looking for! The Council is reviewing its home care services Blackheath Halls: Great Hall Call me, Justine O’Hare, Manager, on for elderly and vulnerable people and is seeking 0208 331 6703. Alternatively, email me at [email protected] the views of service users, their carers and families To book ring 020 8463 0100 to help improve the service. Give your views at We’re based near to the Yorkshire Grey Roundabout, bordering Kidbrooke, the Eltham Centre, Archery Road SE9. or email: Tickets: £17.00 | £15.00 concs. Blackheath, Lee & Eltham, just off the A2 [email protected] University of Greenwich

Public Services International Research Unit locAl councillors Job No: ZOO/1/187 Invites health practitioners to a half day confer- Learning is fun Labour: THEMedia: Westcombe POINTER News SCHOOL ence on: HEALTH PROVISION IN THE UK: Cllr. Alex Grant Tel. 8855 Size: 120x120mm “Doubles in size” St Olave’s is a Prep School in understanding the challenges for professionals 7292E-mail Alex.grant Proof: 1 and patients Sat 6th July 0930 - 2.00 pm @greenwich.gov.uk Date: 11/4/2008 • First Class Examination Results New Eltham for boys and girls at King William Court, University of Greenwich: Surgeries: 1st. Friday of each • Organic Food month, 7.00 - 8.00 pm, aims to keep health profes- • Breakfast Club & After School Care aged 3-11 years Half-day conference Mycenae House; 3rd. • Christian Evangelical in outlook sionals informed of the background to the coming Saturday of each month, 3.30- • Numerous Extra-Curricular Clubs ! Broad, child-centred curriculum changes in healthcare provision. 4.30 pm, St James Church • Large variety of outdoor and PE activities Hall, Kidbrooke Park Rd. • 3 languages taught ! All health practitioners wecome. Excellent results in the 11+ Speakers include: Dr Colin Leys and Kim Holt Conservative: selection Cllr. Geoff Brighty Tel. 8921 5663 (Town Hall) or ! Clubs, outings and residential 8858 9731 (Home) OFSTED: OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS geoffrey.brighty@ trips greenwich.gov.uk ! Excellent pastoral care Cllr. Alex Wilson Tel. 07783 611607 Email: ! Small classes [email protected] ! Surgery: Specialist staff for PE, IT,Music, 1st Monday of the month 6 - French and Drama 7.00 pm Blackheath Library, Check Out Our NEW Website: wristworthheating.weebly.com Old Dover Rd. ! Sibling fee reduction

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FEATURES A Rose by Any Other Name . . . Your comments, please! LINDSEY ABBOTT At the Westcombe Society Annual General Meeting, members were asked to homeless woman known to many bench in the sun tucked away down complete this short questionnaire. Now it’s your chance to give your views! residents of Greenwich and Blackheath Park Road. Rose enjoyed new Please email your answers to [email protected], or send to: ABlackheath simply as 'Rose,' kindnesses from different villagers who WN Feedback, 163 Westcombe Hill, SE3 7DP passed away this spring. She was hit by a passed by her during those summer The Westcombe News: Questionnaire cement mixing truck as she crossed months. Shooters Hill Road between Royal But Rose was kind, too. In fact, my Please help to shape the Westcombe News (WN) in the way you want by answering Greenwich Park and the Heath. only exchange with Rose involved her these questions. Please answer like this, for example: 1 A 2 B 3 C etc. My husband and I first met when we watching my baby, so I could use the The is too big too small about right lived along Tranquil Passage, the pedestrian ladies' toilet in Greenwich Park. 1 WN A B C passageway in Blackheath Village. It would be an untruth to say that we 2 The print size is A too large B too small C about right Rose, most recognizable as a pale round knew Rose. We didn't. She kept herself to 3 The photographs A too many B too few C about right face peering out from layer upon layer of herself like so many homeless people do. coats and blankets, read (and possibly Or perhaps, Rose was unknowable simply 4 The adverts are A too many B too few C about right slept) sitting upon one of the benches in because we chose not to know her. We did- 5 The news and features, im terms of local material there is: the Village. This bench was her evening n't want to become involved, get too close. A not enough B enough C too much really spot, and my husband and I, along with We could offer tea, not time. 6 The news and features are: many other residents of Blackheath, would But we gave Rose a name. She had both A not varied enough B too varied C about right bring her cups of tea and food. We would a name given to her by her family –a also bring her our finished books. Rose name I don't know – and also one given to Any other comments e.g. on use of colour, welcome! was always reading. her by this community because in fact, she THANK YOU! My husband and I would see her read- was a member of our community. ing in Greenwich Park, too. Always sitting Rose is like our homeless Thomas, the on the same bench in the Rose Garden older bearded man in Blackheath Village under an umbrella in the rain or slightly or Kevin with his paintings outside of ‘Let your unfurled from her layers when the sun was Shepherd's or the South Asian chap who out. We understand from the park garden- sells the Big Issue some days near the train ers that that is how she came to be called station. I'm afraid I have bought his maga- talent shine!’ Rose. zine but never asked his name. Rose was a kind-hearted young woman. Yes, Rose is like these other homeless After she passed away, people who knew people but she is also like you and like me. says her left flowers, cards, and paintings of her Our very act of naming makes her, makes that they had made and left them on her us, human. It links us, binds us. We are no bench in the Rose Garden. Rose had longer animal when we name, even if we become a fixture, a figure of the garden behave that way toward each other some- Ben. space, and these offerings were a small times. memorial to her life. We would do well to remember Rose hink you’ve got talent, do you want twelve different artists playing. When the London Olympic Games were and her presence in our community. And to share your music with a new “It’s really straightforward.” says Ben. celebrated last summer and Greenwich now that Rose is gone, we would do well Taudience? If so then Ben Golding “The acts just get in touch with me to book Park was closed, Rose moved to the Cator to remember people like her – and to wants to hear from you and to get you a up a slot in advance, or if they’re a little Estate, where my husband I had subse- remember they are human, just like us. showcase for your artistry. nervous they can just turn up on the night quently moved. Again, she occupied a Farewell Rose. Wither thee shall not. The Charlton based writer/producer and see if they feel courageous enough to now puts on several ‘open mic’ shows give it a shot there and then, no pressure!” locally including The Railway in Explained Ben: “The main purpose of Blackheath village, The Morden Arms in the nights is so artists can gradually begin Age Exchange Brand Sreet, Greenwich as well as The performing without all the stress and hassle Belvedere Hotel in Belvedere. of having to book gigs or cut deals with f you’re passing by why not drop into “The venues are all great: The Railway promoters.” IAge Exchange? The beautifully is loud, busy and great for building up Ben says he’s always been really designed and revamped interior, and the your showmanship whereas the Morden impressed with the talent. “It's incredible volunteers who staff it, create a very wel- Arms and The Belvedere Hotel are a bit to get some of the best singer songwriters coming ambience, and it is a good place more intimate and quiet, really good for and vocalists coming along to share their for morning coffee, or a pleasant lunch, developing your skills as an artist” music, it's a real privilege to be involved.” and a chat with friends. Ben kicks off the sessions with a couple You get a pleasant mix of people there – of his own songs, then it’s open house. The Railway - Open mike evening from senior citizens having a quiet cup of Folk, blues, pop and jazz – you name it 16 Blackheath Village, London SE3 9LE tea and a chat, to young mums. and you can perform it. The opportunity is Every Wednesday at 8pm to 10.45pm - The library downstairs is an added all there! There are sometimes as many as Free admission - attraction, where one can browse even if one does not want to borrow a book. Here is a check-list of Age Exchange’s regular events: * Fridays 10.15 - 11.00 am Rhyme-time * Mondays: 12.30 - 2.30 pm Drop-in ses- for pre-school children sion for people with dementia and their * Every third Friday of the month: 2.00 carers. There are creative activities and - 4.00 pm DJ Jeff nd Jo’s Boogie Woogie special events throughout the year. afternoons: Join the dancing or just relax * Wednesdays: swimming group - free and enjoy the music. £3.00 includes tea, transport and swimming for Lewisham res- cake and chat. idents 60+. (Bad luck for those of us living * Last Friday of the month: 2.00 - 3.00 the wrong side of the border!) pm Film and Theatre Club Tickets £3.00 * Thursdays: A Stitch in Time knitting Films and talks on a range of 20th Century group, beginners welcome actors and theatrical themes.

INDEPENDENT PERSONAL and CORPORATE FINANCIAL ADVISERS Investments - Pensions - Estate Planning 2 Charlton Road. Blackheath Standard London SE3 7EX (T) 020 8853 7160 Paul Coldwell: A Layered Practice (Graphic Works 1993-2012), on show at the email: [email protected] Stephen Lawrence Gallery until July 11th, focuses on Coldwell's considerable contri- website: www.starkeyfinancialplanning.co.uk bution to printmaking, both as an artist and researcher, over the last twenty years. The works in the exhibition explore relationships to objects through memory and HELPING YOU PLAN YOUR FUTURE space, while reflecting the artist's ongoing concern to integrate traditional printmak- Starkey Financial Planning Ltd. is authorized and ing practice with digital technologies. Paul Coldwell is Professor of Fine Art at the regulated by the Financial Services Authority University of the Arts London. Above: “Constellations: Suitcase” 2002

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Planning applications can be viewed in the library, or at the Woolwich Library on the lower ground floor of the Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington St. They may also be viewed on www. ENVIRONMENT greenwich.gov.uk/planning New hotel in Westcombe Park Our Oak Tree ive years ago, I moved into Beaconsfield Close in Westcombe Park, a friendly 1950s housing Festate built around a towering, ancient oak tree. Our neighbourhood would be a very different place, and much poorer, without this amazing, resilient oak, and I want to find out and share more about its history so that we continue to value and protect what I think of as a grand old lady. Frank Smith It takes four people, with arms outstretched, to circle its trunk, which puts its age at roughly 400 At the June volunteer day in Westcombe Woodlands, the Friends decided to make use of various pieces of rubble, brick and rubbish lying around years, at a guess. This incredible tree has survived the woods to construct something which would actually encourage the the development of residential Greenwich, World War wildlife – rather than simply consigning it to landfill. The posh name for II bombing and – only just – the great what was constructed is a hibernaculum (a winter shelter for dormant hurricane of 1987, and no doubt much more. insects and reptiles) but it was immediately dubbed the “Bug Hotel”. The Local people have saved her in the not-very-dis- I would really like to hear from anyone who knows architects of the hotel were Don Albrecht and Miriam Hier (who built tant past, and it would be good to believe we would, more, who has memories or stories of the oak, who something similar in the garden at Halstow Primary School). We have no if necessary, do so again – but if we know her story, wants to share photographs or artwork of it (kids’ or information about any reservations made so far! we’ll be more likely to. adults’), who has pointers on whom I should speak So I’ll be blogging at www.beaconsfieldgreatoak. to; or anyone who would just like to say what this The devil is in the diesel wordpress.com as, with help, I try to piece together tree means to them. the story of our great oak. And I’d welcome guest I’ll also welcome anyone putting me straight if n a recent meeting on air that while diesel performs much blogs from others – for if this becomes a collective they feel that I’ve got facts wrong. Ipollution, organised by the better than other fuels with project, it will be much better. GAVIN McGREGOR London Forum, Dick Allard from respect to CO2 emissions, it is the Westcombe Society’s far worse in terms of nitrous ANNE ROBBINS reports Environment Committee heard oxides and ‘particulate matter’ – Meeting our Councillors how many roads in our locality tiny particles which according to n June 5th, the three council- councillors said that the current such as Run to the Beat. And continue to breach the European the organisation Healthy Air can Olors for the Blackheath & owner has now been given a dead councillors commended the work Commission’s air be up to “100 times Westcombe Ward met members line for its removal. of the Greenwich Parks and Open quality standards. SARAH thinner than a human of the WS Environment Sadly, nothing could be done to Spaces team, restoring habitats on While exhaust WINTERBOTTOM hair and which lodge Committee, to discuss planning stop the removal of so many trees local areas of the Heath after the fumes are generally themselves into the issues. at Westcombe Park Station. The Olympics. Both of these are areas invisible, on a sunny day you can lungs and impact respiratory Geoff Brighty, Alex Wilson, Council designated the railside a that the Environment Committee actually see the haze over the function”. and Alex Grant are our immediate feature of the area, as an undis- has been working hard on, with city when standing high up in “While I was aware of the points of contact with the Council, turbed wildlife habitat, but the help from the councillors. Greenwich Park. general issue of traffic's major and know how to navigate the owner, Network Rail, is a statuto- The Committee also asked Dangerously high pollution contribution to the high levels of complex organisation of the Royal ry body which largely is exempt about impartial decision-making, levels are associated with poor pollution, I was unaware that, in Borough of Greenwich. They all from normal planning rules. when the Council itself is apply- health, particularly when it addition to tailpipe emissions, serve or have served on the Area Parking also remains an issue, ing for planning permission. comes to respiratory diseases – there is also a lesser but none- Planning Committee, and share with commuters using the free Here, the councillors argued that one of the seven stated health theless significant contribution many of our concerns. bays, especially in Mycenae Road it’s better by far to have the local, priorities in the Royal Borough from tyre wear and braking,” Some of the issues were pretty and Old Dover Road. Now that elected, representatives making of Greenwich’s Health & commented Dick Allard follow- technical. For instance, some- the backlog of work from the decisions, than central govern- Wellness Strategy (2010). ing the meeting. times the Borough’s planning Olympics has cleared, councillors ment, which will not know the Material presented by the Find out how to reduce your department has seemed to move said there may be ways to restart area. keynote speaker, Dr Ian contribution to air pollution and slowly to enforce rules which discussions with the Traffic The councillors all referred to Mudway, lecturer in respiratory get alerts when pollution levels have been breached – the Council Department, though this could the fact that the local elections of toxicology at King’s College are high by logging on to has had difficulty tracking this. take some time. May 2014 will likely see changes London, clearly demonstrated www.healthyair.org.uk The Government has relaxed All the councillors are very to the composition of the Council. mandatory reporting requirements, aware of issues to do with the use Locally, there will be at least one Christopher’s column so data on enforcement isn’t being of the Heath, and have found this new councillor, and already the collected as rigorously as in the quite frustrating, given that much parties are getting ready to devel- Orange skies create a dark space in a garden, and past. However, we heard that a of the open space is controlled by op their campaigns. Whatever many people cannot 'see' them new head of Enforcement has Lewisham Council. happens, it will be hard to match In late May, I saw candy (though some bright colours are also pink tulips hovering above apparently hard to register). been appointed which should help. However, the Greenwich the dedication of the current set of ea froth of blue & pink, Allium and Dutch irises come in We looked too at the question Environmental Health officers councillors to helping residents in in a distant island bed which was an blues & purples which are vibrant, of what constitutes a non-material have become much more involved Westcombe Park. antidote to the harsh red & yellow but we are stuck in a rut with the change to a planning application, in monitoring noise from events mixes elsewhere in the park. tasteful dark tulips. Offset dark tones as there’s no guidance on the Later, I went back to see what the with greys or lime greens, yes, but I Council’s website. We also ques- froth was – pink and blue forget-me- still yearn for bright colours. tioned the quality of public con- nots (a notable weed in most gar- Flower colour also affects how sultations, both in local planning dens). An ephemeral bedding successful they are at attracting bees applications and more major scheme, but one which looked fresh & butterflies. Bees like blue & yel- & sparkly – and note they were low (which appears blue to them), issues such as the proposed new candy pink, not the harsher bluer while butterflies are keen on red. river crossings. pink of children’s toys. They also see a range of colours we Other questions were more spe- Having planted many tulips in can’t and some plants have 'bee cific. The re-purposed shipping dark red or maroon and rather fewer guides', striped patterns to lead the container in Mycenae Gardens, of the more enervating shades insect into the nectar. If you’re keen which was used to store judo (orange Ballerina, the pink & tan on your beneficial insects, flowers equipment, stands empty, and the Bruine Wimpel (aka Malaika)), I like which open late such as evening a shot of colour in a dull Spring. I've primrose and Mirabilis jalapa will PLANNING APPLICATIONS said before that deeper colours often extend the day for them. South (See also http:/ /westcombe.blogspot.com/ African species like 29 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD ref 13/1229/F phygelius & kniphofias are Enlarge basement; create front lightwell; install A & A LANDSCAPES windows, doors, roof lights and alter front Landscape Specialists full of nectar (attracting boundary including off street parking birds in their native lands), TREE WORKS so are especially good for 147 WESTCOMBE HILL ref 13/1431/TC bees – and the pokers come Fell sycamore and crown lift two sycamores on in a vast range of colours rear boundary. Reduce poplar by 40%. and sizes from 30cm to well 30 MYCENAE ROAD ref 13/1301/TC Free advice & Qualified over a metre tall. It’s worth Reduce and thin two sycamores and reduce neigh- bour's acacia back to boundary estimates horticulturalist noting though that if you All aspects of soft & hard landscaping have hay fever, the sort of 57 MYCENAE ROAD ref 13/1328/TC work carried out including Crown reduce eucalyptus by 30% in rear garden * Maintenance *Site clearance open flowers which attract * Turfing * Tree surgery insects may also affect you! 7 COLERAINE ROAD ref 13/1327/TC * Fencing * Patios Crown reduce two sycamores by 25% * Brickwork Christopher Raven 24 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD ref 13/1299/TC Tel. 020 8318 2530 Fell silver birch in rear garden

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