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A community newspaper commended by the Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies Monthly newspaper of The Westcombe Society: fostering a sense of community Seasonal greetings The new tunnel – to all our readers what do YOU think? ransport for London has Dartford crossing. However, toll Tnow launched yet another charges might deter drivers new consultation – this time from using the tunnels, so that on proposals for a new other routes on both sides of the Silvertown Tunnel to ease traf- river would then experience fic flows across the river. If much heavier traffic. you want a copy of the consul- tation leaflet, ring 0343 222 Congestion 1234. The consultation runs Darryl Chamberlain argues also until 19th December. that the surrounding roads Holby City comes to Blackheath! The Westcombe Society were The argument for another in , Newham, delighted to welcome Bob Barret aka Dr Sasha Levy of Holby tunnel seems very compelling. Lewisham and Tower Hamlets City, to open the Christmas Bazaar. This annual event was as On a normal day, it can take could not cope with a doubling popular as ever, and the profits this time will go to the society’s half an hour or even more to in capacity. Charity of the Year, ’s 999Club. See also pages 2 and 8. get through the Blackwall “ So why add to them?” Tunnel during peak times. he asks. “The Lower Lea If there is a hold up, such Crossing won't be able to cope, Christmas as an accident, or a lorry that the A206 won't be able to cope, is too high, the result can be and nor will the A2 a couple of disastrous, with huge knock- miles south of the tunnel.” Nativity on effects for the whole area. NOST also argues that ast year, St John’s Church at each stop. TfL claims that in one recent London is pushing its toxic tunnel Southbound queues on the Lmounted a Christmas As we arrive at the Oak, year alone, there have been 1100 with no evidence to back up A102 are horrendous in rush hours. Nativity with over 700 mem- the current Landlady will come bers of the local community out to let us know there is no such incidents, causing significant its wild claims that it will reduce There is already plenty of evidence either taking part or watching. room in the inn, just as it disruption, from Stratford to traffic congestion or boost our econ- to show that even worse queues – By popular demand, we are occurred in Bethlehem. , sometimes lasting for omy,” says NOST’s Darryl and worse congestion – would make putting it on again this year – We then process to the hours. Chamberlain. “TfL and the mayor life miserable for residents on both on Sat. 13th Dec at 3.00pm. Blackheath Library, and tell A second tunnel would help to think this is a done deal: we'll fight sides of the Thames. mitigate the results of such situa- this mad plan all the way.” It’s very much an event for more of the story, as angels, tions. And, with the projected the local community. Three shepherds and kings appear on Air pollution local school choirs are singing, the balconies above the shops. increase in road traffic – and the Toll charges “Air pollution is a killer north and ever-increasing population of The cost of the scheme (£763 mil- local traders and residents are Finally, we process back to south of the river,” argues Darryl. some of the actors, and we the church – and there, allelu- London – TfL reckon that the lion) would be funded by a toll – to The problem of air pollution is even have a real donkey plus jah! is a stable scene with a current situation will certainly get use either of the tunnels. The cost of serious. In September, the WN three sheep from Woodland’s live Mary, Joseph and baby! worse unless some action is taken. passing through the tunnels would warned that London is facing fines Farm in Shooters Hill … The whole event lasts about an be about the same as those for the from the EU for exceeding air We start at 3.00 pm outside hour: a wonderful way of ush- A no-brainer then? STOP PRESS: pollution limits, and pointed out St John’s church with the ering in the Christmas season. Well, no, at least, not according to a that legislation dating back to 2011 beginning of the Christmas Children especially are local campaigning group, No to the The Westcombe Society is hosting a made London boroughs – not the story. Like the three wise men warmly welcome to come Silvertown Tunnel (NOST) which is Public Meeting government – responsible for any (or the three Kings) we then dressed up as an angel, king, strongly against the scheme. at 7.30 pm on Wed Dec 3rd in fines that would be imposed. follow a ‘star’ to the British sheep etc. “Once again, Transport for Mycenae House to discuss the issues. (cont. on page 3) Oak Pub. The choirs will sing Jane Beswetherick < < News briefs > > Railway incidents Anyone with information on this incident should Fire at Sun Ya Attacked by a dog Police are making enquiries about a fight on contact the BTP on 0800 405040, or by text, on The Standard went into The WN was very disturbed to hear that while October 30th on a train between Greenwich and 61016, quoting reference 300 of 13th. November. gridlock when three fire walking down a visitor was attacked by Charlton involving a mixed-race woman, a black engines arrived to put out a large dark-coloured dog. The incident took place man, and a white boy aged about 12. Anyone with Police warning a fire at Sun Ya Chinese at around 10.30 pm on Nov 6th. near a cul de sac. information is asked to contact British Transport We are heading for the yearly peak in burglaries, restaurant in November. The dog bit the man through three layers of cloth- Police on 0800 40 50 40, quoting SSUB/B1 of warn the Met Police. Over the past year, burglary ing above one of his elbows. The owner came out, 10/11/14. rates have fallen by 8% – the lowest level in 40 Congratulations said, "Very sorry, it escaped!" and the dog ran back In a separate incident, a pair of passengers who years – but this a peak time for break-ins. We are are due to Margaret Mizen MBE, the mother of inside a nearby house. The police called an ambu- were arguing on a train at caused advised to ensure windows, doors and side-gates schoolboy Jimmy Mizen murdered in 2008. She lance; the WN has learnt that the MET's dog unit an hour of disruption about 3.00pm on Nov. 13th. are properly locked and valuables kept out of sight. was given an honorary doctorate by the University would be seizing the dog following a court warrant. of Greenwich She has become a champion for Addicted to draws young people, families and communities, and the TFL’s website Congratulations to Charlton for award recognizes her work in public service at Drivers can obtain up-to-date road information by Getting Together breaking a record – of a kind: at local and national level. accessing TfL’s 24‑hour live traffic Twitter feed, time of writing the Addicks @TfLTrafficNews Nancy Davies RIP this Christmas managed NINE draws in a row. We are sorry to record the The good news: they didn’t lose any Your Invitation to a Social Event for death on October 20th. of of the matches; the bad news: they The Live Nativity Users, Friends and Neighbours Nancy Davies, a long-time didn’t win them, either! So, full of Mycenae House. member of the Westcombe comes to free marks go to the defenders: but what Friday 12 December 2014 – 7.00pm onwards Society. about the strikers? The Blackheath Standard Please join the staff, trustees and other friends of Mycenae House Congratulations for a celebration this Christmas, for chatter, some live music, and a Carol singing chance for us to get your feedback and test some ideas for the to the “Old Brigade” for a Saturday 13th December future. We’ll provide the venue, the drinks, the food and the music The Westcombe Society Carol convincing win at the and you provide the company. Call for details. Singing is on Monday Dec 15th. Westcombe Society’s The journey begins at 3pm outside Live Music by featuring Meet up at Mycenae House at 7.15 popular Quiz Night ^

2 Westcombe News Dec. 2014/Jan 2015 Dec14 NEW 1_WN.QXD 24/11/2014 14:53 Page 3 LOCAL NEWS John Roan All change at Age Exchange official opening

[RIGHT] The Headmaster Des Malone, Baroness Estelle Morris, and Patrick Cooper, Chair of the Governors ovember 3rd. saw the official opening Rider and Asad Ahmad, who, along with Nof both sites of the newly re-built and Alan Weir, buried a time capsule – not to refurbished John Roan School, already be opened until the year 2077, the 400th heralded in the WN in October this year. anniversary of the school. The ribbon at the Maze Hill site – a Grade The headmaster Des Malone, said it was II listed bulding – was cut by 90-year-old a landmark moment for the school, with Alan Weir, who first went to the outstanding buildings fit for the 21st school in 1937. century. “We are all immensely The plaque celebrating the opening proud to be part of the continuing was unveiled by Baroness Estelle history of our very special school.” Morris, the former Labour govern- Both sites have wireless technol- PHOTO: Neville Grant ment’s Education Secretary. Also in ogy for computer-aided learning; the Sir Ian Mills (outgoing Chair of the Trustees) Rebecca Packwood (CEO), attendance were Nick Raynsford MP, facilities include a new sports block, Pictured: Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, and incoming chair Kumar Jacob the Mayor of Greenwich, Cllr Mick Hayes, drama and recording studios, and a new and the Chair of the Old Roan Association, basketball court and gym. The school is t a recent farewell party, Age become a public library operated largely Hilary Haslan. one of five Greenwich schools to benefit AExchange said goodbye, and thank by volunteers, and a thriving community Among some distinguished old boys of from the previous government’s Building you, to Sir Ian Mills, OBE, the outgoing hub in Blackheath Village. the school present were broadcasters Steve Schools for the Future programme. chair of Age Exchange, the UK's leading In a farewell address, Sir Steve Bullock reminiscence charity. praised Sir Ian Mills for his dedication and PHOTO: Colin Stevenson The charity uses memories and arts to energy, and his “can do” approach. He had [RIGHT] Fans queued up to be photographed bring people together, to make their lives demonstrated great powers of leadership, with Steve Rider, the better, to learn from and value each other and astonishing fund-raising skills. TV sports presenter. and to build stronger families and commu- In his farewell speech, Sir Ian thanked Here he stands next to nities. It provides training to help NHS all the staff at Age Exchange, particularly Bethan Francis, Year staff transform the treatment of older Suzanne Lockett, and the many friends of 11, Age 15. [LEFT] people, particularly Alzheimers's and Age Exchange who had done so much to (Bethan is the school’s dementia sufferers. It was originally support the project. He wished his succes- Head Girl.) On the founded by Pam Schweitzer, MBE. sor, Kumar Jacob, and Rebecca Packwood right is Megan Under Sir Ian’s leadership, it has also well as they carried the operation forward. McIntosh. Never give up Silvertown Tunnel Consultation Roll-up for Small Business Saturday! (cont from page 1) Darryl Chamberlain of NOST added: mall Business Saturday is on 6th Blackheath Pet Supplies: £25 free raffle gift “This is the traffic equivalent of moving SDecember – this is the day when to spend, free samples, name the dog game. the deckchairs on the Titanic. TfL is delud- businesses across the country promote the B-Brown‘ : special offers on nails, spray tans ed if it thinks the Silvertown Tunnel will theme of shopping locally – and it’s your and eyelash extensions. cure congestion. There’s nothing in this for Moca: 20% discount on Christmas stock, free chance to show your support for small locals – it’ll just encourage car commuters businesses at The Standard. samples on a stall Blackheath Cooks: to drive to Canary Wharf. It’ll be a fun day with music and carol 10% off class bookings, and a stall outside “This £753m waste of money needs to singers, stalls, raffles and special offers. with tastings, family baking day. be binned – and the money put towards This is the day when local businesses say Passionflower: 10% off all flowers and plants any readers may have felt bemused proper crossings for public transport, a great big THANK YOU to all our loyal ordered on the day. Mby the campaign to “Keep the walking and cycling instead.” customers and hopefully to say HELLO Blackheath Eyecare Opticians: Green” in Creek Road spearheaded by For information about the campaign go and WELCOME to new ones! 10% off spectacle orders and sunglasses Edward Hill. Surely, a forlorn hope? to: http://www.silvertowntunnel.co.uk On five lampposts there will also be ordered or purchased on the day plus free cleaning cloth with purchases on the day. It now appears that the alley from No to Silvertown Tunnel (NOST) is an some Christmas Lights purchased by the Creek Road was “inadvertently included in independent campaign founded by members of the Royal Standard Business Apple n Orange: Free raffle ticket with a £10 + spend with a prize of a 4ft Christmas tree or Land Title 929946.” The WN now learns residents who live near the affected & Trade Association (RSBTA) through a fruit and veg basket. that, after a detailed investigation by the approach roads. both membership subscriptions and fund- GG Sparkes Butchers: Free raffle ticket with Land Registry, and on the basis of legal For more information, call Darryl raising over the past 2 years. Each light a £15 spend to win a six kilo award-winning advice from Planning Aid For London, Chamberlain on 0797 100 3039 or Nikki costs just over £600. turkey. Plus in conjunction with: “Keep The Green” has now inserted a Coates on 07739 554 603. Greenwich Council have kindly agreed The Scullery & Standard Fish Bar: a stall hoarding access door to Greenwich Green. outside Sparkes with sausage-tasting and chips. to pay for the electricity. Our fundraising This is to enable the public to enter where Bella Hair Boutique & Academy: 20% off all Train timetable changes continues so that next year we hope that a strip of land across the site is not owned we will be able to increase the number of colour services, demonstration of hair exten- sions, free consultation and free samples. by Family Mosaic. A big headache for lights – volunteers will be shaking rain services were not supposed to be Well Bean: offers on the day, stall outside with Family Mosaic which plans to build on the changed radically until 15th January. collection boxes on the day. gluten-free mince pies and free samples. site, including affordable housing. 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FEATURES In another in our series on local schools, STEVE GARVEY looks at Giving a book for Christmas? Here are some suggestions. The Pointer School Grey Daggers and were put to work in (sure- Minotaurs in Greenwich ly one of the luckier groups of POWs in Park - Memories of a those days), even befriending one man and London Schoolboy surreptitiously passing him chocolate bars! Naturalist in the 1940s Blackheath was used by the military in by John F Burton. the forties, and the author recounts how Clio Publishing, 2014. this actually helped wildlife to survive, as rey Daggers and the trampling feet of casual visitors were GMinotaurs is based much reduced. Back then several pairs of on extracts from the author’s diaries he Skylarks, Yellow Wagtails and even wrote as a schoolboy in the 1940s. Wheatears nested on the open Heath – Although Greenwich Park features something difficult to imagine these days. strongly, there are numerous accounts of The author’s passion for wildlife comes PHOTO: Julie Middleton other sites he visited in South London. across vividly, enhanced by his own diary urple and green are the colours which John Burton’s observations of nature illustrations and grainy photographs. Pare more associated with the leafy sur- (particularly birds, plants, and butterflies) Burton gives lively descriptions of other rounding of Wimbledon than with the form the bulk of the book, but there’s plen- sights that seem incredible to those of us buzzing neighbourhoods of Greenwich. ty for other readers, such as those who are who know the area today - a Sand Martin Yet if you head towards the edge of interested in Charlton Athletic’s heyday. colony in Charlton, Tree Sparrows in Blackheath you’ll be assailed by this Anybody interested in life in the 1940s Greenwich Park and Redshanks and colour scheme as it makes up the uniform is also well-served. For example, there is a Lapwings nesting on Marshes of one of London’s most successful hair-raising account of the author’s narrow (lost when Thamesmead was created). Primary schools. escape from a Nazi bomb in Greenwich Burton also comments about our Hot on the heels of the October edition and the tragic loss of his friend in Charlton increasing disconnection from nature, but of the Westecombe News, which reported who sadly wasn’t so lucky. These reports suggests that Greenwich Park is in many that Greenwich Schools excelled in recent are all the more poignant to readers who ways better for wildlife today – as is the Government statistics, we now have a know well the places he refers to. Thames which holds more wetland birds school which has itself won over the He also gives his account of conversa- and fish than for a very long time indeed. inspectors. The Pointer School in tions with German prisoners of war who Joe Beale Stratheden Road was visited by a team from the Independent Schools Inspectorate They played with Bobbie Moore just as the children got back to work this Autumn. A team of four carried out a Morning assembly: school spirit ocal sports writer Tim Crane of ... we will never see vigorous scrutiny of everything that goes is strongly encouraged LWestcombe Hill has concluded an 18 another like him ... on in the school, and awarded top marks excellent and students have well-developed month journey tracking down and inter- The level of research in every single category. literacy and numeracy skills. They viewing no fewer than 89 West Ham in this book is a As one of the teachers who had were impressed with the pupils’ United players who played with England’s vital piece of the to work through the four days of behaviour, saying that they were both finest ever captain, Bobby Moore. Bobby Moore story.’ investigations, I can confirm that it polite and confident. They concluded The 374-page hardback book includes Also featured are can be a daunting prospect. And that the governance was also excel- over 500 photographs from the players’ other notable Hammers – Brooking, Lyall, once it was over many staff felt like lent with good leadership throughout. personal collections as well as 250,000 Peters, Redknap, Best. . . the list goes on. half term couldn’t come soon enough! For Head Teacher, Mr Higgins, it was a words recalling the Bobby Moore era. ‘When I set out on the journey,’ says The inspectors split themselves between successful end to a long process. The Tim Crane adds: ‘Every attic, shoe box Tim, ‘I knew that Bobby Moore’s 89 West the two impressive buildings as they school had been anticipating an inspection and suitcase has been explored to ensure a Ham team mates were out there some- trawled through a mountain of paperwork, for the last twelve months and was well- visual feast for the reader.’ where but it has been quite a challenge visited a host of lessons and interviewed prepared. He told the WN: “The report was Never before have the unpublished finding and interviewing them all.” staff, pupils and parents to find out what testament to the hard work put in over a photos and memories of every West Ham A real labour of love ... we all thought of the school. Exam results number of years and the excellent relation- player between 1958/1974 been showcased Available at a discounted price of £20 (rrp £25) to were checked and student’s work was ship between the school and our parents.” in one book. In a foreword, Sir Geoff readers of the WN. Tim welcomes anyone to examined. Hurst describes Moore as: ‘Simply the collect in person from his home at 183 The inspection team commented that The Pointer School in Stratheden Road greatest. The player to look up to. The best Westcombe Hill, Blackheath, London SE3 pupils’ achievement in class and activities was established in 1950 and comprises 7DR. Or, send a cheque to Tim Crane (include captain West Ham and England has ever at Pointers is excellent; attainment is 341 pupils from age 3 to 11. £3 UK p&p). Paypal/ credit card payments had . . . but Bobby will never be replaced can be made via www.bobbymoore89.co.uk [RIGHT] The school The Spectacular Tale of Peter Rabbit playground. Just the place mma Thompson and Peter Rabbit, the ride of an adventure begins... to let off high Enation's favourite actress and rabbit, Amid the crowds, Peter finds himself spirits. are back in an adventure of SPECTACU- scooped up by a rather grumpy little girl But how did LAR proportions . . . and, separated from his cousin, he is that hula-hoop It was high summer in the local helpless and very afraid. It takes the get up that village, and a travelling fun-fair determined bravery of Benjamin to tree? had arrived . . . rescue Peter from the frightening Peter Rabbit and Benjamin hurly-burly of shouting stall-hold- were forbidden to attend. But even ers and whirling rides. The book is the best-behaved rabbit can't keep beautifully illustrated by Eleanor away from a fun-fair; and Peter is Taylor.Discover Emma Thompson’s far from being the best-behaved rab- other Peter Rabbit adventures: bit. With Benjamin at his side, Peter The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit and sneaks into the fair where a roller-coaster The Christmas Tale of Peter Rabbit Westcombe Park Westcombe park dental practice PHOTOS: Treatments Available Treatments Available Steve Garvey ZoomZoom Tooth ToothWhitening Whitening Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice Christmas events DentalDental Implants Implants Eltham Carolthon 3rd. December, 10/00am - 3.00pm, free Passey Place, Eltham SE9 InvisalignInvisalign School children sing Christmas carols Smile Makeovers Smile Makeovers Santa Dash – Danson Park Bexleyheath 7th December 10.00am

ToothTooth Coloured Colouring Fillings Fillings Registration in advance recommended! Hundreds of Santas dash thru the Park Anti-Wrinkle Treatments & Dermal Fillings Light Up A Life: United Reformed Church, Court Road, Eltham, SE9 5AD Anti-wrinkle Treatments and Dermal Fillers 10th. Dec. 7.00pm Traditional church service 13 Station13 Station Crescent, Crescent, Westcombe Bexleyheath Carolthon, Broadway, SE6 11th. December 2014, 10.00am - 3.00pm, free WestcombePark, London Park, SE3 London 7EQ SE3 7EQ Tel. 0208 853 3304 Fax: 0208 858 1784 Light Up A Life: Christ Church, Victoria Road, Erith, DA8 3AN 12th. Dec. 7.00pm, free Tel. 0844 375 6996 Fax. 0208 858 1784 Located next to Westcombe Park Train Station 4 Westcombe News Dec. 2014/Jan 2015 Dec14 NEW 1_WN.QXD 24/11/2014 14:53 Page 5

WHAT’S ON Arts coMMunitY tHeAtre Pantomime BLACHEATH ART SOCIETY CAROLS, MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES at THE Crooms Hill, magine is an exhibition of new artwork on show in Sue Clarks Interiors Shop, Humber Road on Dec 5th Greenwich, London SE10 8ES 020 8858 7755 Ithe Upstairs Gallery of Discover Greenwich, run- 7-8pm. Donations for Riding for the Disabled. Nov 20th - Jan 11th. JACK & THE BEANSTALK ning until Jan.11th, 10.00 am-5.00 pm. Entry is free. CANCER RESEARCH LUNCH THE GEOFFREY WHITWORTH THEATRE Time! Ideal Christmas gifts! www.ornc.org.uk/events Thurs. 4th December at The Clarendon Hotel, Beech Walk, Crayford, DA1 4NP 01322 526390 Info: www.blackheathartsociety.org.uk Montpelier Row, Blackheath SE3 0RW Prize draw & bookings@the gwt.org.uk 6th - 13th Dec. The Raffle. To book, call Wendy on 8265 0335 by Mon. Ladykillers by Graham Lineham THE QUEEN’s HOUSE: 1st December. £8.50. LONDON THEATRE 443 New Cross Road, Outer WAR ARTISTS AT SEA Until February 2015 GREENWICH HERITAGE CENTRE London, SE14 6TA (Near New Cross Station) GUIDING LIGHTS 500 years of Trinity House Exhibition: Empire, Faith, War: the Sikhs in Box office 0208 694 1888 THE ART AND SCIENCE OF EXPLORATION WW1 Dec 3rd - Jan.3rd. Free Tues 2nd Dec. - Sun 7th Dec. 8pm (5pm Sunday) A 1768 - 1780 Also in The Queen’s House. See the GREENWICH ECOLOGY PARK Chunk of Chekhov: The Bear & The Proposal Stubbs Kangaroo (and Dingo) saved by the public, www.greenwichecologypark.com THE TRAMSHED, WOOLWICH and work of artists from Captain Cook’s voyages THE AHOY CENTRE Borthwick Street SE8 3JY WWW.GLYPT.CO.UK Tel. 020 8854 1316 BLACKHEATH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS The AHOY Christmas Awards Dinner is on 6th Dec. Saturdays & Sundays 2.00 & 5.00 pm 1st - 21st SOCIETY, St Mary’s Church Hall, Cresswell Park, Just time to book: £15.00 adult, £7.00 for under 18s. Dec: ROBIN HOOD From £10 | £7.00 concs. ome performances of Greenwich Blackheath 4th Thursday of every month, 2.00 for To book, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ahoy-2014- THE SPACE 269 Westferry Rd, London E14 3RS Theatre's pantomime this year – 2.30. Next meeting 27th Nov. Andy McConnell christmas-awards-dinner-tickets Email: [email protected]: 020 7515 7799 S Jack and Rene Lalique, The Greatest: this great glass artist, Sun. Dec 7th ANNUAL WINTER FAYRE 4th - 6th Dec. 7.30 pm Rosencrantz & Guildenstern The Beanstalk – have already sold out and his work, and his wider impact Non-members £5 Family fun - and meet Mr Fox! are Dead by Tom Stoppard £8.00 | £6.00 the panto season has been extended by a GREENWICH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS Fri 19th Dec. 8.00 pm Comedy in Mycenae House week to meet an unprecedented demand. SOCIETY King William Court, the University of with IAN STONE £10 | £8.00 WHAt’s on At BlAcKHeAtH HAlls The panto, again written, directed and Greenwich Anthea Streeter on British architecture INDUSTRIAL HISTORY SOCIETY today 020 8852 7873 Non-members £8.00 13th January 2015 David Ramzam on Three Box office: Tel 020 8463 0100 starring Andrew Pollard, will now run until MADE IN GREENWICH GALLERY Greenwich-Built Ships Meet at The Old Bakehouse, DECEMBER Sunday, January 11, 2015. www.madeingreenwich.co.uk 324 Creek Rd SE10 Bennett Park, SE3, Please use the car park behind the Mondays - Fridays 3rd - 15th Dec. "We have sold far more tickets now than Cards for Good Causes From 9.30am Until 31st January OLD AND NEW: Art on the station. Meetings start at 7.30: non members £1. we had at the same point last year," said the themes of childhood, change and renewal. MONDAY 1st Dec. Music Appreciation 10.00am BLACKHEATH BRIDGE CLUB duplicate sessions theatre's executive and artistic director James 10th Dec. 7.00pm: NEVADA STREET POETS in Mycenae House Mon. & Thurs. 7.15 pm & on Wed. Lunchtime Recital: BelVil Trio 1.10pm GREENWICH PRINTMAKERS at 1.15 Tel. 8851 2609 Meantime Jazz: Course 2 7.00pm Haddrell, "and if anything tickets are now 1a Greenwich Maket SE10 9HZ WESTCOMBE WRITERS’ CIRCLE 1st. Thursday Blackheath Halls Chorus 7.30pm starting to sell even faster. I think it's because www.greenwich-printmakers.co.uk 020 88581569 each month, 2.30-4.30 at Mycenae House. Ring Joan WED. 3rd Dec. Turning of the Year 7.15pm ours is a truly traditional pantomime that THURS. 4th Turning of the Year 5.00 & 7.15 pm Magical display of original hand-made prints in their Rosemary Gill on 8858 5088 doesn't rely on TV celebrity but on quality seasonal show of Christmas gifts. The perfect present FRIDAY 5th Dec. Blackheath Halls Orchestra BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH WOMEN’S writing and performance.” to suit every pocket. Special exhibition: Until Dec. INSTITUTE: First Wednesday of every month at Chamber Music Night 7.30pm 7th featuring the work of artist Joanna Irvin 7.30 pm at Sunfields Methodist Church, Old Dover Sat 6th Dec. 7.30 pm Sinfonia Tamesa perform cHorAl MAZE HILL POTTERY Open Studio 6th -7th Dec Road, SE3 8SJ [email protected] BEETHOVEN AND A BIRTHDAY WORLD PRE- The Old Ticket Office, Woodlands Park Rd, LIVE JAZZ AT MYCENAE HOUSE MIERE of Matthew Taylor’s Concerto, written for BLACKHEATH HALLS ORCHESTRA and London SE10 9XE 020 8293 0048 Come celebrate Candlelit jazz, special guest on the second Friday each us and for the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s principal CHORUS: TURNING OF THE YEAR 20 years of Maze Hill Pottery with Lisa Hammond month. Bar & Food available. 8pm. £10/ £8 flautist, Daniel Pailthorpe. £10.00 | £8.00 WED 3 DEC 19.15h THU 4 DEC 5.00 & 7.125 pm. mazehillpottery.co.uk lisa-hammond-pottery.co.uk GLOBAL FUSION MUSIC & ARTS SUN. 7th. Dec. Use Your Voice 2.00pm An evening of chamber music - and a massed choir! More details:www.globalfusionarts.yahoo.co.uk MON. 8th. Blackheath Halls Chorus 7.30pm Free, with a retiring collection in aid of Blackheath Halls Orchestra. Promoted by Lewisham Music Hub. cHildren & FAMilY Free workshops Fortnightly Tuesday & Friday TUES. 9th Trinity Laban Postgraduate Opera TICKETS: £3 (5,00 pm)) | £4 (7.15 pm) evenings 7.30 - 8.30 at Mascalls Meeting Rooms off Scenes 5pm & 7.30pm BLACKHEATH HALLS BLACKHEATH CHOIR & St PAUL’S SINFONIA Victoria Way Charlton SE7 7TT Info: 020 8858 9497 THURS. 11th Dec. Trinity Laban Concert Sat 6th Dec. ALADDIN The colourful tale from the perform Handel’s MESSIAH at St Margaret’s Thurs. 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The University of Greenwich’s new library and academic building is a state-of-the-art building that Heneghan Peng Architects somehow had to fit British Architecture Now into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Greenwich. The WN asks: reenwich Decorative and Fine Arts Anthea Streeter studied Fine and GSociety hold meetings at the Old Decorative Arts in London and continued Carbuncle, or masterpiece? Royal Naval College in Greenwich on the her studies at Harvard University. It was second Monday evening of every month at while at Harvard, where there was great 8.00 pm, (except in April and August). enthusiasm for American Design, that she On December 8th, Anthea Streeter gives became interested herself in 20th Century a talk on the state of British architecture architecture today. Architecture has been experiencing Since returning from America she has an unprecedented period of vibrancy and taught on courses in Oxford and London, international recognition. The variety of lectured on the Country House Course in new buildings designed by British Sussex, and for several private groups architects in the UK and abroad is putting around the country. Anthea has a special the country at the forefront of architectural interest in the architecture and design of innovation. 20th century. This lecture addresses Neo-Modernism, The lecture on British Architecture Now Deconstruction and Biomorphic architec- is at 8.00 pm on Monday Dec. 8th at the ture and, at the other end of the scale, a Old Royal Naval College. look at the little-known classical country Annual membership of GDFAS costs £60 houses produced by Quinlan Terry and but you can come as a visitor to see what PHOTO: other leaders in classical design. the lectures are like. Neville Grant he new School of Architecture and building could justly claim to make it a TConstruction and library for the powerful, yet sensitive, addition to 21st University of Greenwich is a state-of-the- Century Greenwich. Did OnBlackheath art building that Heneghan Peng Architects For those who are interested, our former had to fit into the UNESCO World councillor Alex Grant has a blog* which Heritage Site of Greenwich. goes into some detail about the develop- Its profile is at its highest in Stockwell ment. In his blog, Alex attacks Oliver pull it off? Street, but goes down in steps to fit in with Wainwright’s claim in the Sunday As part of the licence conditions, a meeting took place to review surrounding buildings. On the roofs there Observer that “Too many cooks” had the OnBlackheath event. MARILYN LITTLE summarises proceedings are fourteen interlinked “teaching gardens” spoiled the new building, which “feels like which cover an area of about twelve tennis a punch that has been propelled through a he meeting was attended by three health and safety reasons due to the nature courts, making it, probably, Europe’s vat of heritage syrup, emerging on the Tmembers of the production team, Cllr of the site construction. A replacement largest teaching and learning green roof. other side with a fraction of the force”. Kevin Bonavia, and around 25 residents. shuttle service had been in operation but The entrance to the library on the corner Wainwright argues that the building is a The organisers were happy with the not many people were aware of it.The of Stockwell Street, opposite Hawksmoor's “beige compromise” thrashed out by “the event. Their target of 25-55 year olds was organisers also recognise the need for a St Alfege's, is slightly set back from the committees of Unesco World Heritage, the met and the majority of the tickets had footpath towards Lewisham and this will street, and this, combined with the way the International Council of Monuments and been sold to people living in SE postcodes. be facilitated next year. rest of the building on Stockwell Street is Sites, English Heritage, the planners of Most attending had either walked to the The organisers admitted that their com- divided into segments, results in a building Greenwich and the GLA”. event or taken public transport. 13,000 munication to local groups and residents that is satisfying to the eye while not being Alex Grant says he had no hand in attended on Saturday and 8,000 on Sunday. was late and their website was not up to too obtrusive. either the planning or approval process, but A review with Lewisham Council, speed, mainly due to unexpected condi- Apart from a new library, the building concludes: “The new Stockwell Street stakeholders and the emergency services tions being raised. This will be addressed includes TV studios, an exhibition space, building is one of the best new buildings had revealed no issues or incidents. All the in time for next year’s event. lecture theatres, roof gardens, and a cafe. in Greenwich town centre, and granting it conditions imposed were met. There was The current Licensing Act licence that The building has been criticised by approval was one of Greenwich Council’s no visible damage to the heath, and there OnBlackheath have relates to the siting some who claim that it is “completely out better planning decisions, in decades.” were contingency plans had the weather (near the TA building) and timing of the of keeping with historic Greenwich.” But what do our readers think? been wet. event (in the second weekend in But to our minds, the clean lines of the * http://alexgrant.me/2014/09/27/ The Concert has been nominated in five September). There have to be compelling categories of UK Festivals and the organis- reasons for revoking this licence and one ers had supported the Beyond Blackheath of the reasons for the site chosen was its Music and Painting Beach at the Conservatoire (16,000 users) proximity to Lewisham station. and the Trestle Trust (food banks). LBC decide permission for the event to e are spoilt for choice this winter! The main issues addressed at the meet- be held and is guided by the Events Policy WGSFAS’s sister organisation, the ing were noise, transport and siting. and advice from the BJWP (Blackheath Blackheath Decorative and Fine Arts There had been no noise issues with the Joint Working Party). For instance the Society is hosting another very interesting Brussels, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Paris and Main Stage. Organisers admitted that numbers allowed and hours of operation event on January 22nd. Spain. Closer to home, he has presented complaints made in respect of Stage 2 were both reduced for this year’s concert. Peter Medhurst's lecture, Paintings events at the Barbican, St John’s Smith were a result of the speakers facing back- The meeting finished with a question Inspired by Music and Music Inspired by Square, and the Royal Festival Hall wards. This would be corrected for 2015. and answer session chaired by Kevin Painting spans centuries of cross fertilisa- on Beethoven String Quartets, Mozart A number of residents from the Orchard Bonavia. One question could not be tion in the arts, bringing together the music Operas, Vermeer’s Music Lesson, The area were very concerned about the noise answered by those present, and that was of Martinu with the frescoes of Piero della Twelve Days of Christmas, The Golden and asked if the siting of the venue could about the finances of the event. Francesco and even Mondrian's Broadway Age of Vienna, and 18th Century Venetian be changed to the centre of the heath. The Blackheath Society has carried out a Boogie Woogie with the piano playing of Art and Music. He has also directed pre- There were also concerns expressed survey and recorded ‘overall satisfaction Albert Ammons. sentations at the Wallace Collection, the regarding the removal of the bus service. but strong local opposition.’ It can be Peter Medhurst’s work as singer, pianist National Gallery, the NPG and the V&A, The bus service had to be re-routed for read on their website www.blackheath.org and lecturer-recitalist has taken him all linking the visual arts with the world of over the world: in the last few years he has 17th & 18th century music making. toured New Zealand, Australia (twice) and His lecture is on Thursday January 22nd Peter Kent exhibition Helen Othen South Africa (four times), and made fre- St Mary’s Church Hall, Cresswell Park, Blackheath, 2.00 for 2.30. he December Show in The Greenwich and the Worshipful Company of Watermen quent tours in Europe with performances in Non-members are welcome to attend. 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Scenes from the Christmas Bazaar

ABOVE: The stalls did a roaring ABOVE: Volunteers helped out with some Ho-Hoing with Santa! trade. Meanwhile, children were kept busy while they waited for The Christmas Bazaar was a the Punch & Judy show. great success, though thanks to the weather we didn’t have quite the same numbers as last year. Our stall-holders reported that they did well – no surprises there, as this was the perfect time for buying Christmas gifts. Many thanks, as always, to all those who helped out in so many different ways. We will be sending a big fat cheque to our Charity of the Year, the 999 Club.

PHOTOS: ABOVE: Face-painting: was very popular. Neville Grant LEFT: But some chose to do their own thing.

Many thanks to the stalwart team of volunteers who added culinary delights to the proceedings. Mmm! That The Grove Singers added Christmas cheer as they sang under the soup looks (and smells!) DEE-LIC-ious! Christmas Tree. We are grateful to Westcombe and Collins Cleaners for their continued sponsorship of the Christmas Tree The Pointer School (Blackheath)

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