May2013x.QXD_WN.QXD 22/04/2013 10:48 Page 1 40th YEAR Westcombe NEWS Est. 1973 Free to 3800 homes, and in libraries & some shops May 2013 Issue 4

A community newspaper commended by the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies Monthly newspaper of The Westcombe Society: fostering a sense of community Our Fit for purpose? Easter Egg . . . asks SARAH WINTERBOTTOM Hunt any local residents are already He replied that he did not believe that mourning the impending demise of this was the case but that clarification PHOTOS: M Patricia the Arches – the best place for a local would be sought from Councillor Kotz. Slade-Baker swim. The Arches has been a very popular We understand from the ASA that when venue for people all over the Borough. they reviewed and approved the design of LEFT: Are two Their regret at losing the Arches is the centre there were certain provisos; one heads better compounded by continuing doubts about of these provisos was the configuration of than one? the utility of the new pool being construct- the main pool. It was made clear that the The Annual Easter Egg RIGHT: Maybe! ed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich on ASA does not recommend a pool with two But working Hunt makes a great family alone you the Old District Hospital site in East shallow ends. outing – especially when Greenwich, the opening planned for 2014. The ASA believes that this type of pool don’t have to there’s a cake stall! The new pool being built has been is more hazardous than a pool that has a share the loot! designed to have two shallow ends. The shallow and a deep end. According to he cold and snow flurries did not deter was a raffle, prizes for the Best Easter Council’s rationale is that this will help the Dennis Freeman-Wright, a member of the Tthe intrepid egg hunters and about 50 Basket – a difficult one to judge as they borough meet one of its key aquatic tar- facilities team at the ASA: “The ASA children enjoyed an eggsciting time at our were all so good – and delicious home- gets, namely to increase the number of would never advocate this pool bottom annual event – the Easter Egg Hunt, which made cakes to keep the hunters sustained children aged between five and nine who configuration for two reasons.” took place on Saturday 30th March (too or to take home to enjoy in the warm. can swim 25 metres from 71% (2011) to He went on to explain: “By having two late for the April edition of the Westcombe This event has become more and more 90% by 2015. shallow ends and the deep part of the pool News). popular. Mycenae House Gardens provide A laudable goal, and on the face of it, a in the middle … the gradient of the pool There was the added benefit this year of a safe and natural environment for young pool with two shallow ends seems quite floor is doubled and increased to a haz- a gazebo in which to shelter – the hunt has people to enjoy. logical in terms of teaching twice as many ardous gradient that can cause slips and only ever been cancelled once – due to Thanks to Patricia, Caroline, Robert, children at one time. However, according drowning accidents. This has happened in snow! But weather aside, everyone had a Jan, Tessa and all of those parents who to the Amateur Swimming Association similar pools. fun and happy afternoon. became under-cover egg hiders on the day (ASA) and British Swimming (the UK’s “A pool that has two shallow ends and In addition to hunting for eggs, there – see you next Easter! national governing bodies for swimming), a maximum depth of 1.5m cannot be used this is at odds with their recommendations to teach diving from the poolside. This is and published guidelines. an important aquatic skill and lack of abili- Don’t forget our summer picnic! They clearly state that: “a shallow pool ty in this area is the major contributor to lease come and join us for this special tion only. If you are not on our Tea Guest works against the interests of children aquatic swimming pool injury.” community event on June 15th - the List already, please contact Caroline on being introduced to the various aspects of According to the ASA, the RBG made P Westcombe Society’s Summer Picnic and 020 8853 0948 for an invitation. swimming and water depth.” the wrong assumption with regards teach- 40th Birthday Tea Party. We are hoping that some of the founder Teaching children to swim exclusively ing children to swim. “To increase the We are combining this year with St members of the Westcombe Society will be in shallow water does not give them the number of children who can swim 25m George’s Summer Fair so there will be with us to celebrate this special birthday. skills they need to deal with deeper water. aged 11 from 70% to 90% can be achieved stalls from St G’s, Christchurch and Holy And come dressed in red for our Ruby This potentially puts them at risk when without a double shallow ended pool.” Trinity in addition to others – Riding for Anniversary! Please put the date in your they swim in a standard public or private Apart from the inherent dangers and the Disabled, Macmillan, Boys Brigade, diary now. pool, i.e. with a shallow and a deep end. health and safety concerns regarding the and Friends of Mycenae Gardens. They are also ill-equipped to deal with gradient, the ASA clearly stated that they BBQ, Cake Stall, Cream Teas, Pimms, Macmillan Walk – 31st August 2013 swimming in natural environments such as “do not support a pool which is shallow at live music, games/races for children, A walk around Regents Park – if you are the sea or a river, where water depths can both ends as it does not support the full Punch and Judy and pony rides. Bring interested in walking to raise funds for this vary quite suddenly. swimmer journey.” your own picnic or dine out from the BBQ, marvelous charity, or would like to sponsor At a recent Public Council Meeting, While the gold standard public pool finished off with a delicious Cream Tea the Westcombe Society Team, please con- Councillor Chris Roberts, standing in for includes a movable floor (such as the one and a cup of tea – or something stronger. tact Caroline on 020 8853 0948 for more Councillor Kotz, was asked why the expert in Lewisham), according to British Mycenae House bar will be open. info. For walkers there is an entry fee of opinion of the sport’s national governing Swimming’s published guidelines on All of these activities will take place in £10 so, even without sponsorship, you are bodies had been seemingly disregarded public pools, when costs prohibit this, a the Gardens. Inside we are having a Senior contributing to the invaluable work of when it came to the design of the new pool with a deep and shallow end is Citizens 40th Birthday Tea Party, by invita- MacMillan Cancer Care. pool. recommended. (cont. on page 7) Official Notification of the Westcombe Society’s < < NEWS BRIEFS > > Annual General Meeting Please note that this year, in order to reduce the costs involved in mailing East Greenwich bish home, or placing it in Nevertheless, Charton Well done, RDA! the AGM Notification, Agenda and Minutes of the last AGM to members, Pleasaunce Orchard on the plastic sack on the Park RDA continues to In March this year, over the Notification is printed in this issue of the WN, together with the Facebook platform. function and is one of WN 280 charities entered an Agenda (see page 2). Copies of the Minutes of the 2012 AGM and a copy The community orchard readers’ favourite local impact story contest con- of the Constitution can be obtained from the Secretary if required prior to in the East Greenwich Congratulations, Carol! charities. test organised by leading Pleasaunce now has a Congratulations to Carol visual communications the meeting. Please contact the Secretary on 020 8293 3429 or in writing Facebook group. Join the Kendall, Chief Instructor Congratulations, Alex! company Scriberia. The to 41, Glenluce Road, London SE3 7SD. group to keep informed and Trustee of Charlton Congratulations to Alex winning entry was Riding AGM Notification about events, volunteer Park Riding for the Wilson, one of our local for the Disabled. opportunities, photos of Disabled, for winning a councillors, who is get- See page 4 for more on Dear Member the growing orchard and Royal Borough of ting married to Victoria Charlton Park RDA. more. Go to Greenwich Civic award Chamberlin in May, in The 2013 Westcombe Society Annual General Meeting takes place on http://on.fb.me/12pJIR0 for her work with RDA. Norfolk. Running from the beat Sunday, 12th May and will be held in the main hall at Mycenae House, or search for 'East Following a campaign led Greenwich Pleasaunce Thieves Filming in Greenwich by Liberal Democrat Mycenae Road, SE3. The AGM commences at 12.30pm. Memorial Orchard' on In March, heartless Park councillors and Labour Please find the Agenda for the meeting on page 2. Facebook. thieves broke into Walkers in Greenwich campaigner Annie Keys, If you are unable to attend the AGM and you have a question for Charlton Park RDA and Park were amazed when the annual Run to the Beat the Society or would like to make a nomination to the Committee, please Guerilla Gardeners stole saddles and equip- they bumped into half marathon (sponsored contact the Secretary at the above address before 12th May. For years, Guerilla gar- ment worth £500, losses Hollywood star Nicole by Nike) has been rerout- After the formal business of the Annual General Meeting cheese & deners at Westcombe Park that the charity can ill- Kidman, braving the cold ed. wine will be served. Station have donated afford. (A donation and to film scenes for her lat- Details are yet to We hope you can attend this AGM – which celebrates the time, manual labour, whip-round at Sainsburys est movie, Before I Go To emerge, but the organisers plants and bulbs to has helped to alleviate the Sleep, based on the block- claim that fewer roads Westcombe Society’s Fortieth Anniversary. improve the “up” plat- effect of the losses.) buster novel of the same will be closed, and the form. Please help A number of local name. The film tells the events is to start and fin- Marilyn Little Joanne Lucas them by taking away your RDAs have suffered simi- tale of a woman who has ish in Greenwich Park. Chairman Hon Sec. non-biodegradable rub- lar losses in recent years. lost her memory.. Watch this space! May2013x.QXD_WN.QXD 22/04/2013 10:48 Page 2 COMMUNITY NEWS WESTCOMBE NEWS Bye to Dave, Delivering the ALL EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Westcombe News Neville Grant, The Editor [email protected] our pavement hat makes the Westcombe News Tel. 0208 858 8489 Wspecial is that it is a community ALL MATERIAL TO BE SENT TO: sweeper! enterprise. All those involved in producing [email protected] or delivering the WN are volunteers, their ave Nutley from Erith has been only reward being the very positive feed- Deadline for June: 16th May Dsweeping the Standard and back from the community. Their support is News Editor: Geoff Garvey Westcombe Hill for over twelve years. He very much appreciated by both the Environment Editor: Sarah is retiring on the 3rd of May. He says he Westcombe Society and the community at Winterbottom will miss the summer mornings and all the large. Reporters: Denise Scott-McDonald friends he has made – but not the cold However, our volunteer distribution winter days! PHOTO: organisers Myles Dove, ably assisted by ENvIRONMENT COMMITTEE The Council moved him to Greenwich Marilyn Little Dick Allard All queries and Barbara Henley, J-J and Maureen Aune town centre at one point, but local resi- comments to: 020 8858 7305 cheery smile and greeting – he didn't even let and others putting the paper into street dents and shopkeepers made such a fuss [email protected] it get him down when some moron set fire to batches, have been having a few problems. http://westcombe.gold.ac.uk that Greenwich Council had to let him his cart! A tough act for anyone to follow.!” Myles told the WN: “Inevitably, some come back. Tributes from local residents “Having lived in Westcombe Hill for 14 of our deliverers go away sometimes –a DISTRIBuTION and businesses include: problem that occurs particularly during Myles Dove & Barbara Henley years we have appreciated Dave's hard work. “Dave has done an outstanding job for Easter. It would be very helpful if our Jean-Jacques and Maureen Aune It makes a massive difference to have a many years. He is out in all weathers and deliverers could possibly arrange for a Volunteer distributors please phone hardworking and diligent street sweeper.” never complains about what he has to clear friend or neighbour to take on their round 8853 3740, we need your help! up. Each morning, he comes along the road “Rain or shine, Dave always made sure the bin at the bus stop was emptied properly when they are away – and let us know.” ADvERTISING MANAGER sweeping and tidying in his usual jovial and To assist this, we list below the target cheeful manner and always has time to stop and cleaned up around it. We will miss him.” Marilyn Little, 163 Westcombe publication/distribution dates for the and say hello, especially to the children. “I always have a quick word with Dave if Hill, SE3 7DP 020 8853 1312 Westcombe News for the rest of this year: Sadly, it does not seem that Greenwich I can - I can't think of a nicer guy to have in (email:[email protected]) Council will be replacing him and he will be our community. Happy retirement.” Issue for: Distributed: June Sat. 1st June All advertisements payable in advance sorely missed. I don't think the roads around Happy retirement Dave, may you July/August Sat. 29th June by cheque to The Westcombe the Standard will be as clean in the future.” enjoy it peacefully, God bless. September Sat. 31st August Society. “Dave is incredibly reliable and has been Siebert Road resident. Costs: unswerving in his dedication. He has braved October Sat. 28th September DISPLAY: Single column 6cm x 6cm: all weather conditions with the same upbeat November Sat. 2nd November One - four issues £35, five-plus issues £30 Quiz Night December/Jan Sat 30th November each. Other sizes: please inquire. approach and smile.” Classified Ads (Market Place) 30p per word “He will be sorely missed. It was lovely to pril 20th saw another most enjoyable (A telephone number = one word. An email/ see someone who cared about the community AWestcombe Society Quiz Night, in Myles adds: “It would be very helpful if web address = 3 words.) Deadline for all and who took pride and pleasure in his work. which twelve teams took part. Well done, we could have help with delivering the adverts is 10th day of the preceding month I wish him a very happy and healthy retirement.” the winners, The Goonies, who just batches to the deliverers. Any help from car drivers would be much appreciated. Printed by: Trojan Press “Top man is Dave, has done a sterling job pipped Little’s Liabilities to the post. Many Please ring 8853 3740 if you think you can Contact the Westcombe Society: on Westcombe Hill, even when the weather thanks J-J & Maureen Aune, Joanne, help out on occasion.” [email protected] is miserable he is usually to be found with a Patricia and Caroline for organizing this Publisher: The Westcombe Society very popular event. Great fish ’n chips too! Chairman: Marilyn Little Letters to the editor may be edited through lack of space. Any views expressed are those of the writers only, and are Tel. 020 8853 1312 Westcombe society membership Letters not necessarily those of the Westcombe Society or the WN. The views expressed in the Westcombe please send this membership form to: From: Trevor Allman brought about because of gen- claim to stand for the same prin- News are not necessarily those of the mrs margaret e llis, 4 ingleside Grove Coleraine Road uine safety concerns by residents ciples act in a contrary way. I Westcombe Society or of the Editor. London s e 3 7ph It was with dismay and disgust in the area - and not 'change for attended a planning committee that I read on Twitter, that local change's sake' (as suggested in meeting at the Town Hall recent- Name...... We take all reasonable precautions to pro- Councillor Alex Grant, would the WN last month) ly regarding a developer's pro- tect the inretests of our readers by ensuring Address...... not be standing for re-election to These roads are regularly posal to cut a single house plot as far as possible the bona fides of our the Council in 2014. This deci- used for 'rat-running' by cars and in a conservation area in two and advertisers but cannot accept any responsi- ...... sion was reached due to the fact heavy goods vehicles, as put in 10 bedrooms where there biity for them. Any complaints should be that he has been bullied and shown by a traffic survey carried had hitherto been only 3. This adressed to the advertiser. t el...... intimidated by fellow Labour out by the council which looked was rightly challenged by the e mail: ...... Group members, because he at the amount of traffic on these councillors present. Imagine my Back-numbers (in colour) can be accessed deigned to question their un- roads. surprise when the Blackheath on: http:// westcombe.gold.ac.uk/westnews.html Please enclose payment as appropriate: democratic practices when it Concern about traffic volume Society spoke in support of the Westcombe Society’s Blog: came to decision making. and speed on these roads is developer, in a breathtaking dis- http://westcombe.blogspot.com Family membership £12 [ ] I was dismayed, as despite us shared by a number of my play of arrogance and hypocrisy individual membership £8 [ ] being political opponents, I have neighbours who have worked given its stated purpose to 'pre- s enior c itizens/unwaged £4 [ ] always found Alex to be a thor- with the Council on these pro- serve and enhance' the area. The oughly pleasant and genuine per- posals. This concern is also public need to be alerted to their son. I was disgusted, as having borne out by the positive behaviour. been the victim of bullying on a response to the consultation WESTCOMBE SOCIETY AGM 2013 number of occasions in my life, where I understand a large Wendy Shelton of the I know how thoroughly distaste- majority have supported the road Blackheath Society replies: ful this is, and the stress it can narrowing in Ormiston Road. The Society most definitely did 12.30pm 12th May 2013 at Mycenae House cause to the victim. The traffic engineers pro- not support the proposal to I was also disgusted to think posed two options which togeth- demolish a detached house in AGENDA that many of these people who er would reduce the number of Langton Way to allow for two have been bullying Alex will vehicles using the whole area as replacement dwellings. The Society clearly told the Planning 1. Apologies for Absence probably be re-elected, when a short cut, whilst still enabling they clearly hold the ideal of local residents to go about their Committee that its preference democracy in as much contempt business. The Council have also was to see the existing building 2. Approval of and Matters Arising from Minutes of 2012 as they hold the residents of the promised to keep traffic flows retained and refurbished to mod- borough – clearly demonstrated under review. On this basis, the ern day standards, considering 3. Reports: by the so-called “consultation” proposals seem a sensible solu- this to be a more sustainable process about reducing Council tion to a very real problem. approach to development. However, the Society always The Hon. Chairman Tax Benefit to the poor, sick and Thank you to everyone who disabled, which hardly anybody responded to the consultation considers very carefully whether Events Sub-Committee appears to be aware had even and to those who use our roads any objection is worthwhile. In Environment Sub-Committee taken place. safely. Every day in Britain, this case, mindful of the fact that Whilst the people of five people are killed and 66 precedents have already been set 4. Treasurer’s Report and Presentation of Audited Statement of Accounts Blackheath Westcombe Ward are seriously injured on our roads for similar proposals at three other sites in Langton Way in for Year Ending 31.03.2013 losing a Councillor with a (Reported Road Casualties Great proven track record of commit- Britain 2011). Perhaps by driv- recent years, the view was taken ment to this Ward like Alex ing more carefully, and maybe that it would be neither rational 5.Election of Officers Grant, they do have the chance sometimes putting up with a lit- nor realistic to object to the pro- to re-elect another, who has tle inconvenience, we can make posal. Should the application be 6. Charity of the Year lived in the Ward for 40 years, that number smaller tomorrow. subsequently refused by the as I am standing again as a Planning Committee following Green Party candidate. From: Dr Adam T Bradford its members' site inspection later 7. Talk by Neville Grant, Editor of The Westcombe News Blackheath in the month, the way would be “The WN: a good way of beginning, and ending, a career.” From: Helen Causley Greenwich Council is to be com- open for the applicant to appeal Kemsing Road mended for its stated commit- the decision and, given the 8. Any Other Business I wanted to assure readers that ment to preserve its conservation precedents already set, the the Council's proposals for road- areas and live up to its name as a Planning Inspectorate would calming in Halstow, Kemsing World Heritage site. It is a great have strong grounds for allowing and Ormiston Roads were shame that other groups who any such appeal.

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PHOTO: Richard Dinkeldein The show must go on

Soil-Mates!  Yet another successful London Marathon, which again Soil-Mates! raised large sums for charity; this year, many runners    wore a black ribbon to show solidarity with the people Last month volunteers for the Westcombe Woodlands planted 8 fruit trees of Boston following the recent outrage. (apples & pears, all old varieties). Said Frank Smith: “The London Orchard  Project (www.londonorchardproject.org) has historic maps which show there hile runners ran the Marathon, local were orchards here in the 1890s, so we thought we'd try to recreate one!”   Wresidents still had to run the gaunt-    let. A number of residents have comment-  ed on the inadequate information provided  by the organisers of the Marathon. Mid-Summer Writing A leaflet "Local Information for resi-      dents enclosed by the route" once again  omitted any advice for residents of Jazz is back! workshops  Westcombe Park, Charlton and Woolwich.  And once again, the timing of the he Friends of Greenwich Park have ttie and the Bea are hosting two writ-    reopening of crossing points was very con- announced that the Phoenix Dixieland ing workshops. On Monday 20th May servative. There was no warning that bus T O Jazz Band is back in the Observatory 4.00 - 6.00 pm budding Writers aged 8-12  routes were likely to be severely disrupted, Garden, Greenwich Park, on Sunday 16 can join inkling stories and stir up a storm:   or whether train services were affected. June. This will be another marvellous they can create characters together, and  A later leaflet specifically designed for event for all the family, organised by the then write a chapter each. residents of Westcombe Park was issued, Friends of the Park, and is open for all to Participants receive a printed copy. Cost but unevenly distributed. As Cllr Geoff attend. £10 (includes a 10% donation to Winston's Brighty asserted, “I think local residents The concert is from 1.00 pm to 3.30pm Wish). Booking is eequired! should have the information available on a and the Garden opens for picnics at 12 Then on Sunday 9th June 10.00 am - day of potential disruption to them.” noon. There will be a bar and an ice-cream 12.00 noon Charlotte Kemp is back to run    BELOW: London takes pride in its Marathon - a   stall. Tickets are £5 for adults (£6 at the her wonderful Journalism Workshop. triumph of organization and community spirit  gate, subject to availability). Free for Charlotte has worked as a freelance youngsters under 16. Journalist and was editor of The Weekend Magazine for The Daily Mail for a few Tickets from: Friends of Greenwich Park, years. All budding journalists receive a 52 Greenwich Park Street, London SE10 copy of the newspaper they will have Car club relaunch 9LT (telephone 020 8853 2150 or email helped build. [email protected]). Cheques payable This workshop is for those aged 7+. he Royal Borough of Greenwich has to “Friends of Greenwich Park”. Please The cost is £15. Booking is required! relaunched its borough-wide car club – T enclose an s.a.e., and mark the envelope ED: Maybe they could contribute to the with a great new sign-up offer for local “Jazz in the Park”. Westcombe News! businesses and residents. in 20 locations across the borough. Any The car club – operated in Greenwich Greenwich resident or business signing up by Zipcar – is similar to the bike hire during the launch period can claim a free scheme in central London. You join up, £50 driving credit, courtesy of Zipcar. Charlton Lido then book out a car whenever you want Cllr Denise Hyland, Royal Borough of from any of the 40 bays across the Royal Greenwich Cabinet Member for n a wet and cold Monday morning at scheduled to be completed by 2014. Borough. (Nearest bays here are at the foot Regeneration, Enterprise and Skills said: Othe beginning of April I decided to go In addition to recreational swimming of Maze Hill.) Being in the car club means “I really urge people to give this a go. and look at the newly refurbished Charlton the pool will host a range of lessons and you can drive when you like and can avoid Owning a car and driving in London can Lido. Much to my surprise there were courses and be the training venue for the the cost and hassle of owning your own be a real challenge, not to mention a major eight hardy individuals enjoying the 25 Greenwich Royals swimming club. vehicle – you don’t even have to pay for cost. With our excellent public transport degrees of the water. As a keen swimmer who prefers petrol. Zipcar offers flexible rates and links it’s really worth having a good think This historic 50 metre outdoor pool has swimming in the sea, I nevertheless enjoy plans so you can choose the best one to fit about whether you need to own a car. been opened since Easter and the the fitness pool of The Arches. It how often you’d use the cars. “Being in the car club you can still use massive refurbishment aims to J-J Aune writes on has a quiet calm and friendly Car sharing schemes now operate across a car whenever you need to, say for a big bring a new range of leisure the delights of an staff that makes swimming many of the world’s major cities and can supermarket shop, a day out – or to hire a facilities to the local community. open-air swim! both relaxing and good save people hundreds of pounds a month van to move house or buy furniture. If you It is operated by charitable exercise. However swimming in spent on running a car. They really help to don’t use a car every day then give this social enterprise GLL of Better Leisure the open air has many attractions and a protect the environment too – each car some serious thought; you really could Centres and is the cornerstone of the heated pool even in the depths of winter shared takes at least 20 personally-owned save a lot of money and hassle. I really £4million Olympic legacy that is due to has its own appeal. vehicles off the road. want our local businesses to consider join- transform Hornpark into a multi-sport hub The demise of Lidos in London and There are more than 40 car club cars ing the car club too – it’s an ideal solution park with new tennis and basketball courts, elsewhere is much to be regretted and it is and vans available in Greenwich, operating instead of using a company car.” and a BMX track. Future plans are to therefore most pleasing to see that this www.royalgreenwich. rejuvenate communal areas and provide facility that has been enjoyed by so many gov.uk/carclub new Health and Fitness facilities, a new in the past will continue to bring Mycenae House gym, an exercise studio, a new reception enjoyment to future generations. community centre and café and seating areas. This work is Visit: www.better.org.uk/charltonlido “…. one of London’s best kept secrets” Live Music,Theatre & Comedy on your doorstep A & A LANDSCAPES Landscape Specialists Fri 10 May Roll Out The Beryl (Reid) - Comedy Theatre 7.30     Fri 10 May Bob McKay & Guests Jazz Saxophonist 8.45pm Sat 18 May Comedy 4 Kids - Comedians for kids & families 2pm Fri 14 June Karl Charity & Paul Pace - Jazz Nights 8pm

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FEATURES All change for Alex? The Last by SARAH WINTERBOTTOM Walk for Tom ews of Alex Grant’s decision not Nto stand for re-election as alk for Tom was started in memory Blackheath Westcombe ward’s Labour Wof Tom Warren, a fun-loving, lively, Councillor in 2014 first broke on cheeky and spirited 10 year old who loved Twitter in March. music, football and supporting Charlton This was soon followed by a piece FC. He had cerebral palsy from birth but rarely let the fact he was dependent on his in the News Shopper which revealed wheelchair get him down. Tom's favourite more details from his leaked letter to activity by far was riding the horses at the Tom Warren . . . the local Labour Party where he set out Charlton Park Riding For The Disabled In August 2012 sadly Leigh, Tom's his reasons behind his decision. With centre. His favourite horse was Honey. Grandad, lost his battle against cancer. For Nick Raynsford, our local Labour MP Sadly, Tom died in November 2008. those of you that were at Walk For Tom also stepping down, was the sound of Tom is much missed by his family and last year you will remember the incredible Big Ben beckoning? We were friends who want to keep his memory alive sight of Leigh's determination. After 19 intrigued to find out more about his community – a unique characteristic by raising money for Charlton Park RDA laps in his wheelchair he walked the final next move. that Alex cites as one of the things that as this was a charity very close to his lap of the pitch for Tom with his family at heart. This year’s Walk for Tom is on his side. Leigh crossed the finish line to First elected onto the Council some he has relished in his role: Sunday June 23rd at 10.00 am at Charlton cheers, applause and tears as the sun broke fifteen years ago in 1998, at just 24 “One of the great things about rep- Athletic Football Club, Floyd Road SE7 through the clouds momentarily. years old, Alex Grant was the youngest resenting Blackheath Westcombe is This will be the 5th year of Walk For I still think that burst of sunshine was Labour councillor in Greenwich at the that all human life is here – there are Tom and the team have agreed that this Tom. Leigh was relentless in keeping time. huge extremes of wealth and poverty – will be the final year of Walk For Tom as Tom's memory alive & raising funds for “It all rather happened by accident,” so no day is the same.” you know it, so we really want to make Charlton Park RDA - this year we will he explained. “I had just left universi- Alex cannot remember ever having sure that this year’s event is the biggest & walk in memory of Tom & Leigh. ty and moved back to the area, having had any strong political ambitions as a bestest yet! With two friends, Tom's Uncle Jack, grown up here from the age of six. child and confirmed that this is still the That isn't to say Walk For Tom will no ran in the Hastings Half Marathon in “I went to a meeting in 1996 at case when he claims that he is “not longer exist, we shall continue to raise March in Tom's memory to raise funds funds in Tom's memory through new ven- for the Charlton RDA. Not too late to Mycenae House of what was then the putting his hat into the ring” for the tures and challenges. contribute! Visit their Just Giving page. Vanbrugh Ward Labour Party and gap that will be left when local Labour We hope you can all join us again: with- http://www.justgiving.com/hastings-half came out of the meeting as the branch MP Nick Raynsford stands down. out you Walk For Tom would not have organiser for the run-up to the 1997 For those who may be considering existed and not been the amazing success it general election, and a year later was a standing as a councillor, Alex has been, raising an incredible amount of candidate in the 1998 elections.” describes a role which has improved money for Charlton Park RDA. Fifteen years later, his leaked letter over time. Remuneration is more The last 12 months have seen highs & to the local Labour Party would have attractive, and the position’s flexibility lows for the Walk For Tom Team & their made uncomfortable reading for the allows for family commitments and families. During the summer, Zoe carried the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s PR even a second job. Olympic torch in Tom's memory. It was a people who were bathing in the after- However, while he feels that the job wonderful opportunity to recognise every- glow of being awarded the ‘Council of is now relatively family-friendly, he thing Walk For Tom has achieved, and as the Year’ by the Local Government wants to devote more time to his fami- you can imagine, Zoe was Fabulous! Chronicle, the trade paper for councils. ly while his daughter is still young. ... and Tom’s favourite horse, Honey. The Westcombe Apart from simply wanting to “I am proud to represent the ward, not Megan writes . . . Society provided a saddle explore other avenues after a decade only as it was the one I grew up in and and a half of public service, Grant’s where my parents still live, but also onderfully the legacy of what Walk FACT SHEET email cited a “bullying” culture where because of the strong sense of commu- Wfor Tom is all about lives on through “decisions are made with little or no nity – epitomised by organisations like Megan, Tom's twin sister. Once petrified Charlton Park Riding for the consultation with the community, the the Westcombe Society which actively of horses, Megan has become a natural at Disabled party, or backbench Labour seeks to bring local people together horse riding, and spends her weekends The group was founded in 1974 by Councillors.” for the good of the community,” he volunteering at Charlton Park RDA. Liz McDermott, and is the only He went on to talk about “verbal concludes. Megan has written this piece about her RDA team in Greater London that time spent at Charlton Park RDA: owns horses and does not pay abuse” and “sinister threats of discipli- “On the rare occasions I personally staff to care for them but nary action” – and is not the first to may have helped to make a differ- Volunteering with the RDA horses depends on volunteers who also speak out about the manner in which ence – to improve the council's hous- On Saturdays I help out with the RDA raise funds. The Royal Borough the RBG carries out its business. ing policies, helping to get the Gibb horses. My usual day goes like this: of Greenwich Council provides The next elections are still about 12 Memorial on the Heath restored, or Up and out of the house by 9.00 am - shelter for the horses and an months off and Alex, while shying getting our railway service improved – pretty early for a teenager at the weekend! area for riding lessons. I head off to the pen the horses call home Riding is provided for up to 50 away from questions concerning his it is because there has been an alliance in Maryon Wilson Park. disabled riders each week during decision not to seek reselection, was of the community, the council and Here I meet up with the rest of the gang term time. The group aims to keen to emphasise his personal priori- other bodies working together to pro- and we get on with the not-so-glamorous provide riding for a diverse ties for the time he has left to serve, vide both funding and expertise.” task of mucking out. Once this job is done range of disabilities namely: housing; securing funding for We wish him luck and thank him for we walk Honey, Ted, Arthur and Tiny Tim as long as riders meet the rebuilding of Invicta school (he is a having worked on behalf of local resi- through the park, across the road and into height and weight restrictions and are medically capable. governor of the school); and transport. dents in the area for the last fifteen the riding school at Charlton Park. Riding can help people of All important issues for a ward years. This is where we groom them and make them look pretty and clean. After this it's varying disabilities. For the which has a very wide and diverse physically disabled riding can time to tack them up with their saddles etc, help build core muscles to Westcombe Park put our riding hats on and go into the sand improve movement, and for school and ride them as they need their Westcombe Park Dental Practice learning difficulties like Treatments Available exercise. autism it can be extremely Treatments Available It's really good fun and my riding skills therapeutic, calming and a great have increased massively since I started way to socialise. Some children ZoomZoom Tooth Tooth Whitening Whitening volunteering! After that we untack them have said their very first words Dental Implants Dental Implants and have a drink and make their food while at the RDA! Invisalign while the horses have a bit of a chill out. Invisalign Then we feed them. New volunteers are always Smile Makeovers Smile Makeovers Once they have finished, we put their welcome and will receive full Tooth Colouring Fillings rugs (coats) on if it’s cold,. Then we put training. For further informa- Tooth Coloured Fillings their bridles on and make our way back to tion please contact Charlton Anti-Wrinkle Treatments & Dermal Fillings Anti-wrinkle Treatments and Dermal Fillers the horsey pen in Maryon Wilson Park. Park RDA on 0208 377 1528 or Carol Kendall(Chief Instructor, 13 Station Crescent, Finally, we give them some hay and say 13 Station Crescent, Westcombe & Trustee) on 07 877 320 406. Westcombe Park, London SE3 7EQ Tel. 0208 853 3304 Fax: 0208 858 1784 goodbye for another week :) Park, London SE3 7EQ Tel. 0844 375 6996 4 Fax. 0208 858 1784 Located next to Westcombe Park Train Station Westcombe News May 2013 May2013x.QXD_WN.QXD 22/04/2013 10:48 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: Until Sun 5th May: Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS 2.30. Next meeting: May 23rd Oliver Everett on Tue. 14th May - Sat June 1st: on “King George III” Non-members £5 on the door. May 12th AGM, Main Hall, 12.30 pm Lazarus Theatre Company present Shakespeare’s www.artsinblackheath.org.uk or ring 83187550 June 15th Summer Picnic and Senior Citizens LEAR, and Marlowe’s DIDO QUEEN OF GREENWICH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS CARTHAGE Eves. 8.00 pm. Wed & Sat 2.30 pm SOCIETY King William Court, the University of Tea Party Sept 7th. Members’ Evening, Main Hall, Greenwich NEXT LECTURE: Monday 13th May THE SPACE 269 Westferry Road London E14 Sep 27th Macmillan Coffee Morning, Bar/ Shirley Smith: “Pearls and pomegranates, pea- 3RS 0207 515 7799 / www.space.org.uk cocks and pipes: the hidden language of renais- Main Hall Mycenae House Nearest stn: Mudchute (DLR) Buses: D3, D7, 135 sance art” 020 8852 7873. Non-members £8.00 Sept 28th Nearly New Sale, Main Hall, Until May 4th: THE SECRET GARDEN 7.30 pm WEST GREENWICH LIBRARY Greenwich Printing in Blackheath Oct 26th Quiz Night, Main Hall (Matinees 1.00 pm WQednesdays & Fridays) since 1978 Perspectives by the Greenwich Open Studio group May 7th - 25th 7.30 pm THE GUT GIRLS by (GOS): inaugural exhibition in the new Gallery Sarah Daniels. Five feisty SE London women . . . From your ideas or Artwork Space at West Greenwich Library in Greenwich High CANCER RESEARCH LUNCH The next fund- raising luncheon is on Thursday 2nd May 2013 at the May 28th - June 15th 7.30 pm W. Shakespeare’s we can print at a Road celebrating the opening of this fine new space/ Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath from 12 noon to 2:30pm. CYMBELINE reasonable cost: continues during Library hours until May 25th, –a The cost is £8.50. Melanie Adler (oiano) will offer THE ALEXANDRA PLAYERS • Business cards taster for GOS's traditional open weekends in June. musical adventures through familiar and less familiar Our last play DAISY PULLS IT OFF played to full • Invoices • Letterheads ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH works. Lunches can be booked by telephoning Wendy houses, and people queued for returns ... So book • Books • Brochures Until Sept 8th: Alien Revolution: the role of aliens on 8265 0335 by Monday 29th april 2013. early for our next play: BLACKHEATH SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY • Forms • Invites in science and culture, from Copernicus to the detec- Thursday -Saturday May 30th, 31st and June 1st. Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road SE3 7SE tion of alien worlds orbiting the stars. Part of the The Alexandra Players present PACK OF LIES by • Wedding StationAry Royal Observatory’s Alien Season. May 17th 7.45 pm Dr A Hudson-Smith, FRSA on Advances in 3D: from Mapping to Home Printing, Hugh Whitemore, an exciting story based on a true MADE IN GREENWICH GALLERY 1a Lizban s t towards augmented reality Visitors are welcome, event in the 60s. Were they really spies - or patriots? blackheath, London s e 3 8s s 324 Creek Rd SE10 www.madeingreenwich.co.uk and are requested to donate £ 3.00 to Society funds. At the Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, SE7 7HX Wed. May 1st: “PABLO NERUDA”, a lecture-read- BLACKHEATH BRIDGE CLUB welcomes all starting at 8 pm. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets £8 (£7 t el: 020 8853 2268 ing-performance by lecturer and broadcaster Graham players to duplicate sessions in Mycenae House Mon. Concessions). Booking: 07867 627 987 or email e mail: [email protected] Fawcett. 6.45 - 8.15. May 23rd Emily Dickinson, & Thurs. 7.15 pm & on Wed. at 1.15 Tel. 8851 2609 [email protected] www.trojanpress.com both at 6.45, £10 incl wine. £10 in advance from the WESTCOMBE WRITERS’ CIRCLE 1st. Thursday MYCENAE HOUSE each month, 2.30-4.30 at Mycenae House. Ring Joan gallery or at the door, includes a glass of wine. Fri May10th 7.30 pm ROLL OUT THE BERYL: Mon. May 6th: NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN- Paice on 8305 1652 or Rosemary Gill on 8858 5088 BLACKHEATH FLOWER CLUB Meets third Beryl Reid remembered: An anthology of theatre and NING DAY comedy £8.50 Sunday May 12: “THE RISE AND FALL OF THE Friday of every month at 1.45 pm at Mycenae House BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH WOMEN’S SPECTRUM POOL OF LONDON”, illustrated talk by local artist, INSTITUTE: First Wednesday of every month at MUSIC novelist & historian Terry Scales 3.00 - 4.30 pm. Free 7.30 pm at Sunfields Methodist Church, Old Dover Painters and Decorators Until May 26th: New exhibition: The Natural Road, SE3 8SJ [email protected] BLACKHEATH HALLS Tel 020 8463 0100 Interior/Exterior World till May 26 SECOND CHANCE CHOIR We rehearse Thursday Mon 6th May 2.30 pm, Sunday 12th May 1.30 pm evenings during term time, in Blackheath. & 6.30 pm Blackheath Halls Orchestra: Come and No job too Small CHILDREN New members welcome, contact Margery Nzerem 0208 858 3544 [email protected]. play Mendelssohn Classics Clean and Reliable GREENWICH THEATRE GREENWICH HERITAGE CENTRE Tues. 7th May 7.30 pm Beats in the Bar Sun 12th May 2.30 pm THE ELEPHANT Free exhibitions: “This Eltham of Ours” until 18th Tues 7th May , Mon 13th May 7.30m Blackheath Free Estimates BRIDESMAID £10.00 Children/concs £7.50 May (watercolours exhibition) goes Gospel: Adult choir 30 Years Experience Family ticket £28.00 “For Nike: Ancient Greece in Modern Woolwich” Saturday 11th May 7.30 pm Great Hall: Tues 7th - Sat 11th May CONNECTIONS a festival Until 22nd June ELTHAM COLLEGE CHOIR AND CHORAL of new plays by young people 6.00 & 8.00 pm “Freedom of Spirit: the Women’s Suffrage SOCIETY perform VERDI’S REQUIEM Call 020 8853 2759 Movement in Greenwich” 25th May to 31st August Sun 12th May Blackheath Sundays: MARTIN WOODLANDS FARM 8th. 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FEATURES Local slimming champ! Roden Tatham VESNA DOMANY HARDY Before . . . records her memories ur dear friend and neighbour in St OJohn’s Park, Roden Meaburn Tatham died on Good Friday. Although Roden never married and, as far as is known, had no children, his was a good, meaningful and interesting life. Born in Northcourt House, Abingdon, [in a house that later became a school run by the redoubtable Miss Tatham, which PHOTO: was attended by your editor] Roden was Caroline Bailey educated at Eton and Balliol, where he in common, including mutual friends and acted with the Balliol Players. acquaintances. During the war he served with the SOE As an old style officer, Roden was (Special Operations Executive) in Burma. beautifully spoken, always extremely kind, Because of the Official Secrets' Act he and a master of witty understatement. refused to talk about his war years. Nurtured in an old, large and well-to-do However it is known that as early as 1940, family, he had early acquired social ease the SOE was preparing plans for opera- and grace. Although he always voted tions in SE Asia, where it helped to build Labour, he had a natural air of authority. . . . and After: up indigenous resistance organisations and Despite this, in the local shops, or on his How did Kay achieve an amazing guerrilla armies in Japanese occupied terri- hospital visits he always made the staff weight loss of over 6 stone – and tory. However, whatever Roden knew he laugh by gently teasing: they loved him, dutifully kept to himself: “my lips are and called him 'Colonel'. drop ten dress sizes? sealed”, he would say. But he did once let Roden would also regularly visit infirm ay Bunsell from Greenwich, aged 25, the burden lifted as I was never alone. slip that they were all rather “a bunch of family members, no matter how far away Khad suffered weight issues all of her “The help I received in the group was inexpert amateurs.” they lived. As he grew older and more life. After looking at a photo of herself second to none. I now eat so much more After the war he worked for the British infirm, he was unable to continue looking taken at her son’s first birthday party she healthily, and so does my little boy, aged Council for thirty years, serving in South after his paraplegic friend, but, in turn, he just knew she had to do something. 3, who eats healthy meals. Africa, Israel, and Tanganyika – present- became his immediate neighbours' commu- She realized she could not make “Slimming World has, without doubt, day Tanzania – where (55 years ago) he nity ‘project’: we took it in turns to visit changes alone and that she needed support given me my life back. I took the bull by met local resident Peter Greaves. him, bring him meals, or take him out on and help at the highest level. So she mus- the horns and volunteered in a local school After his retirement, for many years he walks. He had a great love and apprecia- tered all her courage to become a member which led to me enrolling on a college volunteered to work for the Citizens' tion for his godson Tim Greaves who used of a local Slimming World group. course which I am thoroughly enjoying Advice Bureau, believing that one should to play chess with him once a week. She was inspired by the healthy eating and, after attending a Slimming World serve one's community. Beside his good work he filled his life plan on which she could eat normal every- South East London Opportunity event, was Despite the infirmness of his last few with music and travel as long as he could. day foods freely without weighing or accepted to become a Slimming World years, he hardly ever complained, hopeful His passion for music was important to measuring plus a couple of weighed Consultant! that the next hospital visit would solve the him but somehow he left it behind during healthy extras and, on top of all that, a Diane, Kay’s consultant, says “Kay has problem. In spite of it all, he remained the last couple of years after he moved to daily syn allowance. This meant that she transformed into a completely different lively, his mind active, and astute, with Morden College. did not have to miss her favourite treats, person. The group has seen her blossom very wide interests: literature, music, art, Until the end he read avidly, he would feel hungry or deprived. She found and become happier and healthier. She has theatre, history, politics, nature, sport. complete The Guardian quick crossword, Slimming World has an extremely healthy lost a fantastic 6 st and dropped 10 dress Although he had private means and often with help of his dear friends Peter and safe healthy eating plan, endorsed by sizes. When Kay was recently voted could afford to be well looked after in and Chloe, even though some unanswered the Royal College of Midwives. Nesbit Roads Miss Slinky we were all so Morden College for the two last years of clues would also serve him as a conversa- As lost lbs turned into stones she found proud of her achievement.” his life, he firmly believed that everybody tion items. All of us who kept visiting her old confidence returning, her activity Kay is now a consultant at the Turning in need should be entitled to health and him – mostly unknown to each other – levels and health improving and these, in Pages Community Centre, 6 Nesbit Road, social care. Frequently he would voice his formed a sort of 'Roden's circle'. We were turn, inspired her to go into the group Eltham, London SE9 6HS - the group anger with this or that government measure always welcomed with the same mantra: every single week. meets on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m meant to dismantle the welfare state which “you are so good to me!” and, when leav- Kay said ‘I was always a bit depressed For further details of the Turning Pages, he held dear. Until the end of his life, he ing “ So good of you to have come!” inside, struggled hard daily not to show it, Nesbit Road Group you can contact Kay generously supported many charities, His eight nieces and nephews, his but I just knew I needed help of a special on 0785278493 or e mail her on: which he also remembered in his will. beloved sister-in law, his godson, his kind. Once I discovered Slimming World [email protected] From the mid seventies we lived in the many devoted friends, near and far – we apartment above him in St John’s Park. shall all miss our charming Roden. Wanted - Friendly, Welcoming Host Roden had moved in shortly before, after A Memorial service for (Meaburn) Families retiring from the British Council. My Roden Tatham was held on Wednesday, Earn £200 + per week! husband and I had also known life in the 17th April, at 13:15 in the chapel at Do you have a spare room in your home? British Council, so we had a great deal Morden College, Blackheath. 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New Greenwich Rail Mike GreenwichGreenwich Park’sPark’s veryvery Group steams ahead Sparham ownown SecretSecret GardenGarden ollowing a successful public meeting in ignores the fact that the Thameslink lines FGreenwich, organised by the West- disappear down towards New Cross Gate combe Society, supported by the Charlton long before the Greenwich line junction. Rail Users Group and the Greenwich The Group has two immediate aims, Society, volunteers came forward to form a reflecting the concerns of all users of the Steering Committee for a new Rail Users four stations on the Greenwich line – Group for the Greenwich Line. This new Deptford, Greenwich, Maze Hill, and Group, called the Greenwich Line User Westcombe Park. Group (“GLUG”), has already attended its 1. For the period when it is not possible to first meeting with southeastern trains, at change at London Bridge, alternative the Company’s stakeholders forum. routes should be available at no extra cost; The Group’s immediate priority is to 2. The Greenwich line should keep direct Students from John Roan and campaign on issues arising from the services to Charing Cross, which next year the Meridian School entering By Sarah rebuilding of London Bridge station, which will have been running for 150 years. the gate they designed. Winterbottom will have a major impact on all users of A further public meeting will be held trains on the Greenwich Line from 2015. shortly to discuss this. In the meantime, ocked, neglected and overrun by and then asked to draw their own designs During 2015-16, no Charing Cross trains the new Group will be working with the Lnature for decades, you won’t be the during a two day workshop,” she said. will call at London Bridge, and during Charlton Group to prepare a joint cam- only one who didn’t even know that there Cast in mild steel and then galvanised, 2016-2017 no Cannon Street trains will paigning strategy. was a small walled garden at the bottom of the gate took two months to make. For the call at London Bridge. Mike Sparham, the Convenor of GLUG, the park, close to the children’s playground casting, The Friends of Greenwich Park At the meeting, Southeastern also con- said “Whilst the need for work at London – let alone an orchard built for a queen. went to Heather’s studio in Deptford. firmed that the link between the Cannon Bridge is understood, it should not be an But this month Greenwich’s very own The private walled garden where the Street lines and the Charing Cross lines excuse to deprive our line of services. Secret Garden is once again revealed. Queen’s orchard originally formed part of east of London Bridge will be permanently Patients going for treatment at Guy’s or St Officially opened by the Mayor of Queen’s House became part of the Naval removed, thus making it impossible for Thomas’s hospitals, holidaymakers flying Greenwich, David Grant, and Linda College when it may have provided fruit trains from the Greenwich line to reach from Gatwick or Luton, as well as many Lennon, CEO of the Royal Parks, the for the seaman’s hospital. either Waterloo East or Charing Cross. daily commuters, all need to change trains Queen’s Orchard is opening its beautiful, It was subsequently sold off by the When challenged by Group representa- at London Bridge. It is essential that these specially commissioned gate to the general Hospital Trust to Greenwich Council (as tives on this, they put the blame on the needs are recognised.” public every Sunday between 13h00 and was) for £70,000 in 1976. There were a Department of Transport who allegedly Apart from these priority issues, the 15h00 (from 21st April). number of failed attempts to get planning said the business case for the Thameslink Greenwich Line User Group will consider Working closely with English Heritage, permission to build on the land. According programme depends upon the separation of any issue of concern to users of the line, the Orchard’s design has been based on the to local campaigner, Anna Townend, the the Cannon Street, Thameslink and and contact details will be publicised oldest surviving plans which date back to Orchard’s survival was finally secured Charing Cross lines. This conveniently soon. the late 17th century and includes a well, when the original boundary wall footings two ponds and gravel paths – evidence of were uncovered by volunteers, contradict- which were discovered during an archaeo- ing the council’s argument that the land Fit for Purpose? (cont. from page 1) logical dig in 2010 overseen by heritage had not formed part of the park. The advisor Mark Stevenson. council formally handed ownership over to The question remains as to why the RBG, for meeting the needs of people with dis- Planting has been going on for the last the Royal Parks in 2008. in partnership with their chosen leisure abilities. Clearly no single pool can meet three years and you will find a mix of her- service providers, GLL, decided to con- everyone’s specific needs .... Diving and itage fruit trees (dating back to the 1500s), More information can be found on struct a pool which clearly does not follow Club requirements can be met the Eltham including apple, pear, cherry, plum, peach, Greenwich Park’s website. swimming’s national governing bodies’ pool and at the Charlton Lido ...” apricot, nectarine, medlar and quince, as KEEP THE GREEN expert opinion – and one which focuses So, once the Arches leisure centre is well as vegetables and flowers in the raised on the needs of one section of the commu- closed, swimmers will be expected to IN GREENWICH planting beds. Bank Holiday Monday May 6th nity above all others. travel Borough-wide to access pools which A small group of pupils from The John Conserving green spaces, health, wildlife, & In response to complaints that the new meet their needs when they could have all Roan Secondary and Meridian Primary pool could not be used for competitive been satisfied with a single pool with a small businesses Schools have also been in on the secret. Keeping the high rise flats out swimming, Cllr Roberts pointed out: moveable floor. Local artist Heather Burrell who designed “[after consultation] the strategy was set Or they can always go to Lewisham’s Promoting anchor time vouchers and produced the Orchard’s unique metal 11.00 am -1.00 pm : Guided walks some years ago to ensure that a range of new Glass Mill leisure centre which caters gate and well covering, explained how 2.00 pm : Neighbourhood planning different types of pool and facilities are for the full range of swimming activities drawings produced by the children were meeting available to meet the needs of different with two pools with moveable floors and a the source of the inspiration behind the at: Made In Greenwich Gallery, groups. Pools need to meet the needs for special boom to facilitate the entry and exit new gate: 324 Creek Road, Greenwich Town Centre, leisure swimmming for families, for teach- of swimmers with disabilities. “The children, aged between six and SE10 9SW ing new swimmers, for schools, for club For a review of what it’s like at the thirteen, were taken on a tour of the Park www.madeingreenwich.co.uk swimming, for aquarobics, for diving, and Charlton Lido please see p.3. Opposite DLR Cutty Sark Station. PLANNING APPLICATIONS Christopher’s column See also: A warm front Sowing seeds and planting out seed http:/ /westcombe.blogspot.com It’s the warmest day since potatoes will have been delayed, but 96 HUMBER ROAD ref 13/0581/F last September, and covering soil with a sheet of fleece or Loft conversion with two rear dormer people are sporting shorts. plastic will help warm it and dry it out a windows and two front roof lights Gardens are around six weeks behind little. Unless you have a greenhouse or 24 MYCENAE ROAD ref 13/0652/F and hundreds of unsold spring bedding cold frames, it may be better to buy in Install rear dormer window and two roof lights plants are being binned. Chelsea Flower vegetable plants than try to raise them Show exhibitors are hoping some of the yourself at his stage. 104 COLERAINE ROAD ref 13/0669/F Conversion of garage into plants they need will be ready in time. If you do have losses, fill any gaps habitable room In your own patch, proceed slowly with a mix of herbs and vegetables over and see what happens. Cut back dead the summer, and choose permanent ***** looking stems cautiously and look for planting carefully later on. LOVELLS WHARF SITE, now rebranded “Greenwich Wharf” signs of regrowth – in the last few days, Some really hardy flowers which (the riverside site just north of leaves and stems have suddenly taken have bloomed reliably and more or less the Cutty Sark pub) on a new healthy look... on time are Hepatica nobilis (a wood reference number 13/0657/F The cold and dry weather will have anemone), Cardamines, Vinca Oxyloba In order to comment on (object to or caused some casualties but most things and Leucojum. Wallflowers have also support) the new application, you must now register on the Council’s planning will recover. If you think you have lost come through more or less unscathed. website. You can do that here: plants, don’t dig them up and throw If you want some unusual but useful http://publicaccess.royalgreenwich.gov. them away for a while yet. hardy plants, angelica, lovage and sweet uk:81/online-applications/registration Pelargoniums and osteospermum cicely are feathery leaved umbellifers Wizard.do?action=start may have died back to the ground, but which attract insects and can be used in The Greenwich Society report that the will shoot from the base if the roots are cooking – all are well over a metre tall original proposal for 667 units (flats) has been changed to 913 – & much of the sound, and fuchsias might do the same. in flower, but otherwise compact. mixed use, community and social When the weather reaches 10 degrees, amenity elements of the original scheme will be discarded apply a general purpose fertilizer to kick Christopher Raven if this revised planning application start things into action. is approved.

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