Westcombe NEWS Est. 1973 Free to 3800 homes, also available in libraries & some shops May 2012 Issue 4

A community newspaper commended by the Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies Monthly newspaper of The Westcombe Society: fostering a sense of community New Heart for East GEOFF GARVEY reports on a massive project we had almost Virgin given up on – the old Greenwich District Hospital site London t long last plans have been Mace impressed us by demonstrating their Marathon announced for the re-development commitment and ability to deliver the PHOTOS: Aof the former Greenwich District scheme. We will ensure local residents are 2012 Laura Finch & Neville Grant Hospital at the foot of Vanbrugh Hill –a kept fully informed during construction.” development hailed over seven years ago Councillor Chris Roberts, Leader of as a “New Heart for East Greenwich”. Greenwich Council said: “It is great news The hospital closed eleven years ago for Greenwich. The scheme is a key part of and the original scheme to develop the area the Council’s drive to ensure residents was put on hold because of the financial have access to quality homes and modern situation. services in first-class buildings. It will see Now the scheme has taken an important the revival of a part of Greenwich, which step forward with the appointment of the also looks forward to the arrival of a cruise preferred development partner. liner terminal in time for 2012, and a new Hadley Mace will work with the Homes hotel. Residents, visitors and businesses and Communities Agency (HCA), will all benefit from the major regeneration Greenwich Council and NHS Greenwich of this part of the borough.” The Virgin took place on April on the Heart of East Greenwich project. Hadley Mace will work with award- 22nd. A record 37,00 runners were registered. Many The 645-home scheme already has plan- winning architects Make to deliver a fami- were charity runners, and wore novelty outfits; they ning consent and will transform the former ly-orientated, eco-friendly development included stilt-walkers, clowns, rhinos – and Bagpuss! Greenwich District Hospital site into a that includes private gardens and a large modern complex offering high-quality public square. A start on site is scheduled homes and new community facilities.These for before the end of the year and it is vision include a library, leisure facilities, an anticipated that the first phase of homes NHS health centre, and a new Greenwich and community facilities will be ready by ransport for London has revealed fig- based at the tunnel since 2011, and has Council service centre. late 2013. The entire development will be Tures showing that a vehicle breakdown reduced tunnel closure time by 32 percent. completed approximately three years later. in the Blackwall Tunnel is likely everyday The policing unit tries to intercept Dick Allard, of the Westcombe Society during the London 2012 Olympics. “potentially sub-standard” vehicles to stop Environment Committee said: “In many Between July and September 2010, them entering the tunnel. ways this is a well designed scheme which there were 96 breakdowns in the tunnels. As our report on page 7 of this issue should integrate well into the local neigh- This means that on average, there was points out, LOCOG’s transport plans for bourhood. But despite some measures to more than one breakdown per day. London 2012 still need council consent as limit car ownership, if nothing more is The data was made available following a condition of the original planning appli- done it will still make terrible local con- a Freedom of Information request to TFL cation. Quite apart from the Blackwall gestion even worse. As a start, how about a made by the website Greenwich.co.uk Tunnel, serious question marks over bus shuttle bus service to North Greenwich?” The tunnel forms an important part of routes, parking arrangements and “Zil” Almost a third of the new homes will Lorraine Turton of the East Greenwich the Olympic Route Network, which is lanes in Greenwich remain. have three or four bedrooms in order to Traders’ Association (EGBA) comments: designed to ensure that athletes and VIPs accommodate families. “We have waited far too long for this great can get to venues. Normally, the tunnel Antiques, Collectables The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, news. It was about 4 years ago that we first carries around 50,000 vehicles a day in said: "This is fantastic news. It is a land- met with the original developers (First both directions, and there are worries about & Craft Fair mark regeneration scheme, as part of a Base). It was an exciting design and with a breakdown during the Games Time. Speaking before the Council’s The John Roan School determined effort we are making across the extensive residential plan, we recog- , SE3 7UD London to bring forward public land for nized that it would mean new customers in Overview and Scrutiny Committee in development. As well as bringing some our high street. However, also highlighted April, Council Chief Executive Mary Ney Sunday 20th May vital new community facilities it will to the developers, was the need for consid- said: “We’ve got outstanding issues with 9.30am - 3.00pm TFL around the Blackwall tunnel and deliver quality housing that will make a erate planning of the available commercial Admission £1.00 real difference to families in the area." space so as not to turn the development contingency planning ....” Enquiries TFL point out that the Met’s Safer Jackie Jacob, HCA London Director into an ‘island’ community, and we hope 07766331998 / 07774407406 Transport Command Roads Policing Unit, said: “This is a massively important regen- the new developers will see the importance www.r-and-t.co.uk eration project for the borough. Hadley and value of working closely with EGBA.” funded by TFL, has been permanently < < < NEWS BRIEFS > > > The Westcombe Society OUR AGM: NEW LEADERS WANTED! Diamond Jubilee in Greenwich Sunday 3rd June. On that day, the Year, is a winner of a Greenwich Sun. May 20th 12.30 - 2.30- pm (inc. Wine and cheese lunch) There will be an extended bank Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant – up Shopping Park’s award for services to At the AGM members must elect the Society's new committee and officers – holiday from 2nd – 5th June to to 1,000 boats, assembled from across sport and athletics. And well done especially a new Chairman, as Gordon Baker is retiring this year. celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. the UK, the Commonwealth and Christina Ashworth for coming second Some members are standing for re-election but we urge members to come However, the celebrations were around the world – will sail down the in a public speaking competition. forward and stand for all these offices. We would welcome due to start before then: as we go to Thames. The Queen will lead the The John Roan Girls Football some new faces and fresh ideas so that we can continue to evolve. press, HM The Queen was due to visit flotilla in the Royal Barge. Team have won matches against Tallis This will also be your chance to meet the new manager of Mycenae House Greenwich on April 25th, to relaunch The Big Jubilee Lunch takes place and Crown Woods, and won a free Community Centre, Mark Johnson Brown. The full agenda is on page 2. the after four years of in Cutty Sark Gardens from 11.00 am Nike football kit. Meanwhile, the restoration work. (See p.3) onwards, when local people will be Roan Boys have reached the Final of Meanwhile, The National Maritime encouraged to bring lunch to share the Greenwich Cup. Well played! MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT SPONSORED WALK Museum is delighted to announce that with neighbours. A good day too to There is still just time to sign up for the walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support in – to mark the Diamond Jubilee – Her see a fully-closed ! Olympics Live Site Kent (Cobham) on Sunday 6th May (8 miles or 3 miles) Registration fee £10. Majesty has formally approved Royal Lewisham will have a 7.6m x 4.8m Dogs on leads welcome too. If not a walker, sign up to sponsor our team! Museums Greenwich as the new over- Greenwich market screen on Blackheath showing live To participate in either, ring Caroline 0208 8530948 asap all title for the Museum, the Queen’s Friday late night shopping at BBC coverage of the London 2012 JUBILEE CELEBRATION ON SAT. 16TH JUNE House and the Royal Observatory. Greenwich Market kicks off with a Games from 27th July to 12th August. From 1.00 - 5.00 pm. in Mycenae House and Gardens. To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, very special Craft & Design Market on STOP PRESS A letter from Seb Coe This is a family event, and is combined with a the 11th May. Friday late night shopping to residents living close to Greenwich Senior Citizens’ Tea Party (by invitation). opened the spectacular exhibition, runs until the end of September. Park provided a contact number for Also included: a BBQ, cake stall, live music, races for the children, Royal River: Power, Pageantry and LOCOG’s community relations team. face-painting, Punch & Judy and much, much more the Thames which will run until 9th John Roan successes LOCOG apologise that this number for young, old and in between. Please come along and join us September. Ella Statham, already 2011’s London was incorrect. Residents can contact to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Mycenae House & Gardens. In Greenwich, the big day will be Football Association Volunteer of the the team by calling 08000 722110. COMMUNITY NEWS

WESTCOMBE NEWS The Westcombe Society AGM Adult learning ALL EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO: The Annual General Meeting of the Westcombe Society is on Sunday cores of courses for adults are listed in Neville Grant, The Editor May 20th 12.30 - 2.30 pm in Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road. Sa new brochure published last month. [email protected] A wine /soft drink and cheese lunch will be provided. The latest edition of the Greenwich Learns Tel. 0208 858 8489 AGENDA Adult Learning Brochure 2011/12 includes information on a huge range of part-time 1. Apologies for Absence ALL MATERIAL TO BE SENT TO: courses. These offer local people the 2. Approval of and Matters Arising from Minutes of 2011 [email protected] chance to gain new skills, qualifications, 3. Reports: * The Hon. Chairma * Events Sub-Committee experiences and opportunities, and can Deadline for the June issue: * The Editor of Westcombe News * Environment Sub-Committee help jobhunters get the skills and experi- 15th May 4. Treasurer’s Report and Presentation of Audited Statement ence they need to find a job. News Editor: Geoff Garvey of Accounts for Year Ending 31.03.2012 A wide range of courses are on offer at Environment Editor: Sarah 5. Election of Officers Greenwich Community College, Winterbottom 6. Charity of the Year Ravensbourne City Lit, The National Reporters: Denise Scott-McDonald, 7. Talk by Mark Johnson Brown, the new manager of Mycenae House Construction College, Community Paul Carter 8. Future plans Systems and Flower Skills this summer. 9. A.O.B. ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE Subjects covered include improving your Jan Barnett Hon. Sec. Dick Allard All queries and skills and employment opportunities in comments to: 020 8858 7305 business, construction and DIY, digital The Planning and environment sub- Spring media, languages, creative arts, health, committee: [email protected] Love versus Duty catering and hospitality, horticulture and http://westcombe.gold.ac.uk Events many more. ho would have thought that Edward Some price concessions will be avail- DISTRIBUTION It’s been a busy time VIII would feature on a Royal Mail Myles Dove & Barbara Henley for the Westcombe W able for residents on reduced incomes, stamp in 2012 – almost exactly 40 years Jean-Jacques and Maureen Aune Society. while ‘basic skills’ or ‘skills for work’ after his death? There is increasing interest Volunteer distributors please phone April 7th saw the traditional Easter Egg courses are usually free. 8853 3740, we need your help! hunt in Mycenae Gardens, which, despite the in the life of Edward and his wife, Wallis Look out too for news of Adult Simpson: they have featured in at least ADVERTISING MANAGER weather, was very well-attended. Many Learning Week, taking place 12th - 18th three films in the last three years. Marilyn Little, 163 Westcombe thanks to Joanne and Patricia for organizing May. More information can be found on Time then for a revival of the play Hill, SE3 7DP 020 8853 1312 this – and to Jan and Caroline for the yummy display in libraries. Easter cakes. Many children wore Easter Crown Matrimonial, depicting the real life (email:[email protected]) For more information, visit www.royal- bonnets, not forgetting the boys – one had drama of the fascinating story of Edward greenwich.gov.uk/adultlearning All advertisements payable in advance an Easter Viking’s helmet! VIII’s abdication. This powerful drama by cheque to The Westcombe One hunter left behind a very beautifully provides an engrossing and moving study Local Art Festival Society. Costs: decorated basket, please ring 07709571777 if of both a major constitutional crisis and an Blackheath Art Society’s Spring Festival DISPLAY: Single column 6cm x 6cm: you would like it returned. overwhelming issue of private and public continues in the Mulberry Tea Rooms at One - four issues £35, five-plus issues £30 The Westcombe Society quiz night hosted each. Other sizes: please inquire. conflict love versus duty. until 19th May. Classified Ads (Market Place) charged at ten teams who set to with enthusiasm, high A review of a recent revival says the spirits and determination to be Brain of There are also “Open Studio” events 30p per word (A telephone number = one play is even more relevant today than when it on the weekends of 12th – 13th and 19th – word. Any email/web address = 3 words.) Westcombe Park 2012! We were pleased to was first staged in London 40 years ago. 20th May from 12.00 – 6.00 pm. Leaflets Deadline for all adverts is 10th day of the welcome a number of new faces including Crown Matrimonial will be presented at preceding month some Greenwich Society members. The fish with full details of the artists are available the Alexandra Hall, Bramshot Avenue, from libraries. In addition, members’ work and chips were provided by Mr Fast Fry, for Charlton SE7 7HX on June 7th, 8th and Printed by: Trojan Press is on display at . the second time under the new management, 9th at 8pm. Doors open 7.30 pm. Tickets Contact the Westcombe Society: Visit www.blackheathartsociety.org.uk and were much appreciated. The first prize £8 (£7 Concs). Tel 07867 627 987 or e-mail [email protected] was won by ‘The Marrakech Mob.’ [email protected] or contact 020 8853 2269. Publisher: The Westcombe Society Chairman: Gordon Baker Tel.8858 Letters to the editor may be edited through lack of space. Any views expressed are those 3675 Letters of the writers only, and are not necessarily those of the Westcombe Society or the WN. The views expressed in the Westcombe News are not necessarily those of the From: Caroline Owens Beaconsfield Road gate " is now due to be unlocked", at the time of writ- From: A local resident Westcombe Society or of the Editor. I have realised that the time has come this year to ing access between Seren Park and Maze Hill station I haven’t seen in your letters page anyone praising the include in the WN a message about the regulations for still remains closed. All of us, local representatives brilliant display in the windows of the Cats’ Protection Back-numbers (in colour) can be accessed having bonfires. During the weekend we were com- and residents, who have been lobbying for this means Charity. I think they should get an award. A on: pletely smoked out from before 3.00 in the afternoon of access to be opened up, as marketed by the Seren picture would be nice! http:// westcombe.gold.ac.uk/westnews.html by a very smoky and putrid smelling bonfire which Park developer, would be delighted if that were the Ed: A lot of local traders deserve an award – there Westcombe Societys Blog: had been lit by our new neighbours. We had to aban- case by the time the May WN lands on the doormat. are a number of quite outstanding displays in local http://westcombe.blogspot.com don any thoughts of using our garden, instead having Seren Park residents have every right to feel shops, and it might be invidious to single out any to sit in the house with all windows and doors closed. aggrieved by the continuing delay and prevarication one of them! That said, if you think your window WESTCOMBE SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP Ed: Please see page 7. while their neighbours in Tom Smith Close recently deserves wider publicity, send in a photo! petitioned Greenwich Council – they are concerned Please send this membership form to: From: Cllr Alex Grant (Lab) Blackheath & that their estate is being used as a substitute means of From: Sarah Winterbottom Westcombe Park Rd. Mrs Margaret Ellis, 4 Ingleside Grove Westcombe ward access. However, there appear still to be a number of The Standard end of Westcombe Park Road was London SE3 7PH There are understandable concerns about the MOD’s hurdles to overcome involving the main protagonists closed off as well as the top of Westcombe Hill well Name...... plans to site surface-to-air missiles on the south side of Network Rail, Southeastern and the developer. after midday after the Marathon, and when we asked the A2 on Blackheath as a security measure during the woman who was on duty she said that they weren't Address...... the Olympic Games. From: Joseph Beale Vanbrugh Fields allowed to open the roads until 3.00 pm. When I ...... I was misquoted in your report on the matter in the I was disappointed to read Cllr Wilson's support for asked her for a number / details of whom we could April issue of the WN. Your report quoted me as say- Boris Johnson's damaging Thames estuary airport pro- contact to get the road open she wasn't able to provide Tel...... ing that "the plans will not endanger anyone, and any posal. Adding yet another airport is not in the interests either. Where is the common sense in keeping roads Email: ...... presence of military installations on the heath is not of Londoners or our environment. closed – hours after the runners have gone? going to cause any damage. Access will not be imped- The Thames airport idea has already Please enclose payment as appropriate: ed any more than necessary.” been rejected. I refer to the Cliffe airport I simply cannot give this reassurance – the site of idea, and similar reasons exist to reject Family Membership £12 [ ] the missile launchers would be over the border in the this latest crazy plan - the high costs Individual Membership £8 [ ] Lewisham side of the Heath, and are a matter for involved, increased carbon emissions Senior Citizens/unwaged £4 [ ] Lewisham Council and the MOD. and severe environmental damage. The The statement I sent to the WN had said "The local area is also internationally important for community needs to be assured that the plans will not tens of thousands of migratory wading endanger anyone and that any presence of military birds and wildfowl. There are not many installations on the heath is not going to cause any places left for such a spectacle in this Sue Whimster damage to the grass and that access is not impeded any country. Must we concrete over every- more than necessary". The selective quotation of my thing just to satisfy economic greed and Curtains & soft furnishings statement in April’s WN reversed its meaning. political posturing? Even if you don't care made to order Local councillors and MPs are seeking reassur- about the wildlife, you might remember Wide range of fabrics ances from the MOD that missile launchers are strictly the plane that had to crash land in New available necessary, and that they will not result in any local peo- York's Hudson River, was brought down Free estimates ple being placed in greater danger. These may be an by a flock of geese - well, thousands of essential part of the security arrangements to protect Brent Geese winter in the area near the Phone: 0208 293 0737 the Olympic site from terrorist attacks, but after some proposed airport, along with thousands of Mob. 07714 215 713 testing in March, it is essential that the MOD explains ducks, wading birds, herons and more, all why missile launchers need to be put on the heath, of which constitute an unacceptable risk. 7 Delacourt Road how much land will be taken up, and for how long. Any new airport will quickly fill to Blackheath, London SE3 8XA ED: We apologize for this editorial error. capacity and the skies will be busier than ever. We need to look at our lifestyles, www.suewhimster.com From: Cllr Geoff Brighty (Con) Blackheath & why we "need" to fly so much, and [email protected] Westcombe ward whether we really want to pay this very Although the WN reported in its April issue that the heavy environmental price. (See also p.7)

2 Westcombe News May 2012 LOCAL NEWS

Road rage killers GEOFF GARVEY The Cutty Sark: ROAD-RAGE spat over a clipped control of his Vauxhall Corsa, crashing into a GEOFF GARVEY welcome back this much-loved vesssel wing mirror which escalated into a roundabout at the Standard. A'Starsky and Hutch' style car chase Witnesses said he appeared to be “driving Like a Phoenix, the saw an innocent pensioner mowed down at for his life” as he sped away from the co- Cutty Sark has risen the roadside at Stratheden Road, a court defendant Marcus Bailey, who was following from the flames – and heard. As a result two men were jailed. at speed in his Vauxhall Astra. what a grand re-birth! Jaswant Bains, of Cambridge Row, Bailey, 22, also denied causing death by This stately sailing , was jailed for six years after dangerous driving. ship, one of the world’s being found guilty of causing death by dan- “Wanted to be hidden” last surviving tea gerous driving of Miss Audrey Walker, aged clippers, was ravaged by 79, from . Marcus Bailey, from After crashing through the iron railings and landing on the roundabout, an injured and fire five years ago as Clapham, was jailed for two years for caus- restoration work was ing death by careless driving. bloodied Bains crawled from his car and fled being carried out. The two men were sentenced at Inner to a nearby estate agents, where he asked At first it was feared London Crown Court on Friday, March 23. staff to help hide him from Bailey. Detective Inspector Mark Cam, who led A jury heard how, a short time afterwards, that the ship was lost the police investigation, said: “Miss Walker Bailey and a friend pulled up at the scene forever – but she has lost her life because of Bains and Bailey's asking where Bains had gone – telling returned … brighter and reckless behaviour, which started from a witnesses they were going to “––– him up.” better and more beautiful minor dispute on a public road. Witness Victoria Penner was overtaken by than ever after a £50 “They both drove dangerously, recklessly, the two cars moments before the fatal crash. million make-over. SPOT THE ODD ONE OUT . . . ? above the speed limit and without any con- She described the chase as like “something Before the Queen’s “relaunch” of the Geoff Garvey, the news editor of the WN, who sideration for members of the public. from the movies..... It was mental driving, ship on April 25th., the WN’s news editor visited the Cutty Sark in his role as a member of I've not seen anything like it in 20 years of the Greenwich Tour Guides Association, pic- “This wasn't just a case of bad driving, Geoff Garvey had a look round. driving. I couldn't believe it.” tured with the world-famous collection of ships' there is no excuse for either man's behaviour “Even though workmen were still scur- Defending Bains, Richard Bentwood said figureheads on display on the tea clipper. - I am pleased with today's verdict. I hope it rying around, fixing up cables, manhan- goes some small way to providing comfort to his speed was motivated by fear. A witness, who helped Bains from his mangled car dling bulky displays of wool and tea and training ship, and then she was spotted by Miss Walker's family who have acted with putting finishing touches to the dramatic a retired sea captain, who mounted a great dignity throughout.” immediately after the crash, described his frenzied state. Michael Singlehurst told the display of ancient ships’ figureheads, it was campaign to bring her back to Britain. Pedestrian Audrey Walker, 78, was killed obvious the ship has been transformed. I’d After first being employed as a training by the first of two cars being driven at what court he went to Bains' aid, but said the not been on board for many years - and ship at Greenhithe, she ended up in a was described as 'lethal speed' after an argu- Indian man seemed “confused and scared.” the new look is breathtaking. specially built dry-dock in Greenwich. ment between the drivers escalated into a Dripping with blood “Particularly eye-opening is the fact the Work was being carried out to conserve deadly pursuit. After helping Bains into an estate agents on a ship has been lifted three metres above her her when the disastrous fire broke out. Bains, aged 30, who denied a charge of nearby road, Mr Singlehurst said he was dry dock, so that visitors can now walk Thankfully her masts, sails, rigging, fig- causing death by dangerous driving, approached by Bailey and a friend who had underneath the 963-ton vessel and admire ploughed into the elderly woman after losing pulled up in his Astra. He said the pair were ure-heads and other fittings were away at aggressive, saying they were going to kill the elegant lines of her hull.” Chatham Historic Dockyard. The hull and Farmers market relocated Bains after he “clipped his mirror.” Naturally, in these modern times, the decks were very badly damaged – but she’s “They were agressive, shouting 'where space will be let out in the evening for come back sailing fit. he farmers’ market which takes place the –––– is he, I'm going to kill him' I told ‘corporate events.’ But for visitors to the So why is she called Cutty Sark? Tevery Sunday in Blackheath station car them to calm down, the man had been in a ship, it is all freely available. Well, the name is from a poem by Robert park is due to relocate to the Heath for the crash.” It’s a new chapter in the extraordinary Burns. She was named after Cutty Sark, weeks of the Olympic Live site, i.e. 22nd As the police took Bains away, Bailey is life of one of the world’s most famous the nickname of the witch Nannie Dee in July to 12th August – and also to allow for alleged to have carried on the verbal threats, ships. The last surviving tea clipper and the Robert Burns' 1791 poem Tam o' Shanter. work being done in the car park. saying he was going to “–––– him up.” fastest and greatest of her time, she is a The ship's figurehead shows Nannie in a The recent increase in car parking Representing Bailey, Nicholas Corsellis living testimony to the bygone, glorious stark white carving of a bare-breasted charges, has had a clear effect on trade, so claimed that even after colliding with an eld- days of sail – and a monument to those woman with long black hair holding a grey erly woman at high speed, Bains had had no this may be just the injection of business that lost their lives in the merchant service. horse's tail in her hand. In the poem, Tam thought for her safety. that the market stall holders need. She was originally built in Scotland in spotted the witch dancing in a church as he He said: “He (Bains) did not show any While a farmers’ market on the Heath 1869 to bring tea back from China, but in was riding his horse nearby. concern for the woman who he had just hit - 1871 the Suez Canal was opened. She wore a linen sark – or chemise - sounds just “perfick” (sic), there are some only himself. He did not ask about her, but The result – the graceful sailing ship that she had been given as a child, which concerns around the Heath’s fragile soil, wanted people to help him leave the scene.” was becalmed in the desert-skirted water- explains why it was cutty, or in other and its ability to support a market on a Prosecutor Zubair Ahmad said that both way as steam ships raced past. Without any regular basis without sustaining lasting men should be held accountable for the tragic words far too short. The erotic sight of her damage. death of Miss Walker, who had been to a wind to fill her sails, she had to find dancing in her short undergarment caused Log on to: http://www.lfm.org.uk/mar- bank and some local shops when the crash a new role – bringing wool from Australia. Tam to cry out "Weel done, Cutty-sark". kets/blackheath/ for more information. happened. After that work ended she became a In a fury, Nannie and her fellow witches Westcombe Park chased after Tam through the graveyard. He was hotly pursued and as he reached Westcombe Park Dental Practice In memoriam a stream he recalled that witches couldn’t Treatments Available cross running water. He spurred his steed Treatments Available A special Thanksgiving Service in memory of Spencer Perceval, the only British Prime on to jump the water, but as he did so, ZoZoomom T Toothooth WhiteningWhitening Minister to be assassinated, will be held in Nanny reached out and grabbed the horse’s tail – which came off in her hand. 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Bringing history to life The hand of history 25 years CLARA DALY, TOM GRAY & SARAH LEWIS of Tour Guiding

his year The Greenwich Tour Guides with its Royal and Maritime connections, TAssociation is celebrating 25 years of along with the importance of time. guiding in Greenwich. Entertaining and informative guides will The Greenwich Tour Guides is an tell you about Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, Association of fully trained local history both born in Greenwich, the building of tourist guides working within the Royal the as a retire- Borough of Greenwich. They are full of ment home for sailors, and tell you why enthusiasm about Greenwich, and their time starts in Greenwich. Tailor-made main aim is to show off this amazing group tours and specialist walks can also Borough to the world. be arranged. The Association was formed in 1987. The future is looking very exciting for The founder Fred Sage, who died in 2005, Greenwich, and for the tour guides. The Hamilton Scott-McDonald displays work worked on the river and on retirement honour of Royal status given to Greenwich done by him and other pupils at Halstow PHOTOS: Clara Daly turned his attention to a subject that had has attracted world wide attention and will f you go into the Painted Hall down in Take One Picture, so they wanted to always fascinated him – local history. bring more visitors to the Borough. The IGreenwich, look at the picture of King develop this at a local level in this, the Fred saw the need for tour guides for eyes of the world will also be on George I and his family. But wait – there’s year of the Diamond Jubilee. this major tourist destination. Through Greenwich as a host Olympic Borough. someone missing: Mother! Having looked at the painting of the hard work and persistence, a training Tours run daily from Discover Greenwich Or is she? Look carefully and you will royal family portrait on the West Wall of course for local history tourist guides was ,( subject to availability) at 1400. For see the ghostly image of a hand sticking the Painted Hall, the teachers decided that set up with the help of the ILEA and the groups of 15 people or more, call 020 8269 out from the rug beneath the king’s feet. the story behind the painting had many local community college. Fred Sage was 4799 or email [email protected] to arrange This faintly drawn hand is thought to be elements which would intrigue children group tours coach drops, and catering the course tutor until 1993. The course that of Sophia Dorothea, wife of George I, and inspire their writing. packages. was a great success and continued to run himself involved in numerous affairs. She The children went on trips to the on a regular basis until 1998. In 2006 and was divorced for her alleged infidelity with Painted Hall, one class at a time, over a again in 2011 the Association ran its own Want to “meet” figures from Greenwich’s rich and varied history? Try the following a handsome Swedish count named Count two-day period. There they studied the very successful training courses. free events, in which character actors Philip Christoph Von Konigsmarck (who painting, and developed theories and ideas The Association is based in the perform in the Painted Hall: was later murdered). She was locked in a about who the people in the painting were, Greenwich Tourist Information Centre and Meet Joe Brown – life as a Greenwich castle until her death, 32 years later. and what the mystery could be. from there conduct two walking tours Pensioner Sunday May 6th 12.00, 13.00 According to the story, Thornhill, the The teachers said that it was lovely to daily. These walks take place at 12.15 pm 14.00 & 15.30 artist (later Sir James Thornhill) asked the do a whole school project in which fami- and 2.15 pm and last 90 minutes. Meet John Deman – a black Greenwich King if he wanted his estranged wife in lies with both young and older children International tourists, UK visitors along pensioner in the early C19: Sunday May the picture. “For all I care, you can paint and groups of different age children could with many locals are welcomed to 13th, same times. her under the carpet,” declared the king. talk about what they had learned. Greenwich. On the tours they discover the Meet Samuel Pepys – tales from the Thornhill took him at his word; the There were many instances of children main history of the World Heritage Site famous diarist Sun. May 27th same times ghostly hand is said to reflect how the taking their families down to visit the The Old Royal Naval College has a series of events celebrating the matter was 'swept under the carpet'. Painted Hall over the weekend to explain Queens’s Diamond Jubilee. They include: It was this picture that caught the eye of all the things they had learned, and the teachers from Halstow School as they project inspired some beautiful writing and Choral Pilgrimage 2012: The Earth Resounds on Wednesday May 9th: prepared for a school project, working with a whole school display. The children also The world-renowned choir The Sixteen’s UK tour comes to the College singing Jo Hall, Learning Manager at the Old enjoyed lots of drama activities as part of Renaissance music. Tickets: £16/£26/£36 at the chapel. Royal Naval College. the literacy teaching sequence. For information, ring 01904 651 485 The project was assisted by Greenwich And the project led to an exercise in The Big Jubilee Lunch Sunday 3rd June: Celebrate to Queen’s Diamond Jubilee for Learning Consultants Team and was co- persuasive writing: the children wrote free: with free entertainment, and spectacular views of the pageant passing by at the ordinated by the Maritime Greenwich letters from the queen to her children, Old Royal Naval College. World Heritage Site Learning Group which asking them to intercede with their father, The Greenwich+Docklands International Festival runs for ten days from 23rd June, assists schools in using local resources. and to free her from the castle. and there are many events over the first weekend in Greenwich. Halstow pupils had previously worked Sadly, these letters are some 300 years on projects such as the 's too late ... We welcome participation by lo cal schools in the Westcombe Local music rules! 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Westcombe News May 2012 5 Job No: ZOO/1/187 Media: Westcombe News Size: 120x120mm Proof: 1 Date: 11/4/2008 FEATURES RICK NEWMAN on the life, times and untimely Spencer Perceval: In memoriam death of Spencer Perceval f you go to a Quiz Night, perhaps one Duke of Portland was in poor health, and home at 59 Lincoln’s Inn Fields. organized by the Westcombe Society, Perceval was effectively the first minister Even after he entered Parliament he Ior in a local pub, sooner or later you and moved into 10 Downing Street, then as continued as a lawyer, and he distinguished might hear the question “Who was the only now still the official residence of the First himself in his ongoing legal career (his British Prime Minister to be assassinated?” Lord of the Treasury. (The Prime Minister only source of income – MPs were not There may be a number who in your has no official residence apart from paid) when he defended Princess Caroline, view might deserve such a fate, but only Chequers in Buckinghamshire). On 4th the estranged wife of the Prince Of Wales, one did so – and he did not deserve it: October 1809 Perceval formally succeeded against accusations intended to secure a Spencer Perceval, who lies buried, along the Duke of Portland as First Lord of the divorce for the Prince. The princess set up with his wife, at St. Luke’s in Charlton. Treasury; he declined the knighthood that house first (in August 1797) at The Born in London on 1st November 1762 was traditionally offered to ‘commoners’ Vicarage or Old Rectory in Charlton, and Spencer Perceval was the seventh son of who took on the position. later at Montagu House in Blackheath. John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont, and the Perceval proved extremely capable: he second son of his father’s second marriage had to address the consequences of the Murder! to Catherine Compton. Educated at Harrow serious illness of King George III – what When Spencer Perceval was assassinated and Trinity College Cambridge, he was by we now know was porphyria, but what was in the lobby of the House of Commons at profession a lawyer, and a good one at that. at the time seen as his “madness”. Spencer 5.15pm on 11th May 1812, it quickly He trained as a barrister at Lincoln’s Perceval played a key role in setting up the emerged that the murder was not the start Inn and was called to the bar in 1786. was changing the nation and followed upon arrangements for the Prince of Wales to of any insurrection, as was first feared, but Much of his legal career was spent in the the earlier transformations brought about in rule as Prince Regent. was the act of one man, John Bellingham, East Midlands. He entered politics as agriculture and transport. The population In addition, his economic wisdom a bankrupted merchant who had been Member of Parliament for Northampton doubled in number in a generation; towns enabled the country to fund Wellington’s imprisoned in Russia and who felt he had and, as with his legal career, his ability, and cities expanded rapidly. The British campaigns in the Iberian Peninsula. been abandoned to his fate by the dedication and integrity saw him rise to the Empire was growing despite the recent loss Government. highest offices in the land. However, it is of the American colonies. All this was Links with Charlton Bellingham made no attempt to escape the misfortune of Spencer Perceval to be against a backdrop of constant threats both Perceval had strong links with this part of and his only defence was that he had meant remembered principally for the manner of at home and abroad. London. He spent part of his childhood in to kill someone else. Although the sanity his untimely death on 11th May 1812. Across The Channel, Europe was in a Charlton when his father, who was First of the assassin was questioned, Bellingham To be strictly accurate, he was not state of rapid change as Napoleon brought Lord of the Admiralty, was based nearby at was immediately put on trial. He was called “Prime Minister”: the term Prime order first to post-Revolutionary France Woolwich Dockyard. Perceval was chris- hanged on 15th May, 1812. Minister only gained formal acceptance and then sought to impose himself on the tened in the parish church in Charlton. Perceval had died within minutes of when first mentioned in a royal warrant in rest of the Continent. British trade thrived A decade later, when he and his older being shot. He was taken to 10 Downing 1905. At the time of his assassination in and the wealthy prospered – but there was brother Charles rented a house nearby, they Street and remained there until 18th May the lobby of the House of Commons, the ever-present threat of invasion and returned to visit Charlton House, by then when the funeral procession made its way Spencer Perceval was not only the First challenge to the supremacy of the Royal occupied by the family of Sir Thomas to St Luke’s. The funeral at St Luke’s was Lord of the Treasury (the office later Navy that protected both trade and shore. Maryon-Wilson – including his daughters. a private ceremony at his widow’s request. referred to as Prime Minster) but as with It was an epic period of British history. Spencer’s older brother, Charles, was Perceval’s assassination occurred at a other commoners he held up to 1826, he Despite the massive growth in trade the attracted to Margaretta, and they married in time of the Luddite riots and elsewhere in was also Chancellor of the Exchequer. government struggled to maintain order the Chapel in Charlton House in 1787. the country the news of his death was He had previously served as Solicitor and security at home. In 1811 Luddites Spencer was attracted to her sister, Jane, greeted with celebrations. General (1801) and later as Attorney rebelled against new technology. Many but Sir Thomas was less well disposed to However, the news was greeted with General (1802) before becoming smallholders and farm workers had been the younger brother, a lawyer of seemingly shock and disbelief in the capital. He was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and driven off the land, and forced to seek limited prospects. mourned as a man of learning and integri- Leader of the House of Commons. employment in the growing towns and Nevertheless, Jane and Spencer con- ty, a man George III said was “the most Spencer Perceval is buried here at St cities. Government wrestled with issues of trived to marry the month after Jane straightforward man I have ever known.” Luke’s in Charlton, interred in the Egmont Catholic emancipation and slavery, with became twenty-one in June 1791. They At the time of his assassination, Spencer family vault in the crypt (now sealed). Spencer Perceval a leading voice against married in secret in East Grinstead on 10th Perceval lived in Ealing. His ascent to high There is a modest monument at the back of both. An admirer of William Pitt the August. According to legend, Jane exited office had brought scant financial reward the church beneath a portrait bust by the Younger, Perceval entered Parliament as Charlton House by a rear window, and and he reportedly had only £106 5s 1d in celebrated sculptor Sir Francis Chantry. MP for Northampton in 1796 aged 33. married still wearing her riding clothes. his bank account when he died. Parliament In time her family accepted the mar- immediately ensured that his wife and chil- Troubled times Perceval in office riage, which subsequently produced six dren were provided for with a settlement of He lived in troubled times: Britain had When the Duke of Portland put together a sons and six daughters.(A seventh son did £50,000 for his children and additional been involved in wars on and off for thirty coalition of Tories in 1807, Perceval served not survive.) By all accounts he was a annuities for his wife and eldest son. years. At home the Industrial Revolution as Chancellor of the Exchequer and leader good man and loving father. By July Jane Perceval subsequently married of the House of Commons. But the 1792, Perceval’s circumstances had so Peninsular War hero, Sir Henry Carr, in improved that he was able to move into a 1814, but was widowed for a second time The NMM exhibition in 1821. She died in 1844 was interred Royal River: Power, alongside her first husband in the family May Fair Pageantry and the vault in St Luke’s where there are memori- Thames brings together als to her and other members of the family. & Craft Market nearly 400 beautiful Perceval is remembered in a bequest by objects. Created to mark his daughters, and, on the site of their for- Entrance: Her Majesty The adults £1 /children free mer family home, in 1905, was consecrat- Queen’s Diamond ed All Saints, Ealing - the Spencer Sun 27th May Jubilee, Royal River Perceval Commemoration Church. presents the historic (The story of Spencer and Jane Thames in all its glory, 11am - 4pm Perceval is told in Hugh Gault’s book, from Royal and City Living History: a family’s 19th Century – events to London’s Cambridge: Gretton Books 2010). famous watermen, and the river’s transforma- ForFor ChildChildrChildrenrreen tion after the notorious Maypole Dancing Sensory Garden ‘Great Stink’. Woodlands Childrens Crafts & Games Donkey Ride Dates: 27th. April - 90 Mycenae Road H o u s e P A Blackheath SE3 7SE Puppet Play 9th. 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Any queries or resizing please contact Miles Campbell Planning applications can be viewed in the library, or at Strategic Planning, Peggy Middleton House, 50 Woolwich New Road. They ENVIRONMENT may also be viewed on www. greenwich.gov.uk/planning LOCOG’s travel plans . . . Thames Gateway - or ‘Borisgate’? Local resident KENNETH MAY gives a personal view GORDON BAKER asks “What plans?” on new road proposals for SE London. eflecting growing local concern over the * The Royal Borough of Greenwich does not llr Wilson (Letters page, April) really has one of the core problems? Rcontinuing lack of proper consultation appear to have taken the trouble to under- Cswallowed ‘hook, line and sinker’ the Air pollution in Greenwich is already too about Greenwich Park Olympic transport stand local concerns, let alone defend them. Mayor of London’s recent so-called 'consulta- high. Indeed, concern is already being planning, Westcombe Society Chairman * Nor has the Borough displayed a sense of tion' about additional Thames crossings –a expressed by the authorities about the poten- Gordon Baker has written to Nick Raynsford, urgency in dealing with the situation. When shallow piece of work which purports to be a tial impact of poor quality air on the forth- M.P and local councillors pointing out that: are the Planning Board considering the consultation on major roadworks and con- coming Olympics. * No serious effort has been made to engage Olympic transport planning application? Why struction in the East Greenwich area and fur- The evidence shows that all new 'road the local community in a constructive dia- has that meeting so often been postponed? ther downstream on the River Thames. improvement' projects significantly increase logue about Olympic transport planning. * Any information about Olympic transport I can only conclude that this flimsy docu- traffic in the local area and often lead to the * The Royal Borough of Greenwich has plans has been handed out as a fait accompli ment is some cynical pre-election device and reduction of usage of public transport. made no systematic attempt to set up the rather than as a proposal for discussion. stunt (published prior to the period of 'purdah' Additional public transport schemes pro- Olympic Transport Group as a forum for con- Gordon Baker added that the Society which applies before local elections) to mis- viding a reliable alternative to the use of cars sultation with local amenity societies about doubts that the plans for traffic circulation in lead residents in Greenwich, Bexley and have been shown to have had a major impact transport plans, as envisaged by the March the centre of Greenwich will be workable. into thinking that such a set of on improvements to air and noise pollution, 2011 Planning Board Decision. Severe consequent disruption is likely to be proposals would not impact on their local safety for pedestrians and cyclists and regen- It is still not clear which organisation has caused in surrounding areas. Having had no roads and their quality of life. eration and job creation. overall lead responsibility for co-ordinating access to TfL traffic modelling, the Society A fact – all road studies show that new My view is that the consultation was a Olympic transport planning cannot judge the validity of the assumptions roads, instead of solving traffic congestion, sham, was poorly publicised, provided insuf- * Local amenity societies have had no con- based on it, but the Society is not confident simply create additional journeys and impact ficient time scales for appropriate response tact whatsoever with TfL or any of the bus that local bus services can cope with demand. on a wide area including what would become and presented a narrow view of the alterna- companies involved about their Olympic The reduced train services will not meet local 'feeder roads'. Thus all of us would be affect- tives. And, simply an attempt to 'bounce' pub- transport plans and timetables. needs. More should be done to clarify the ed negatively by this ill - conceived proposal, lic opinion and to influence the forthcoming * The sole contact with SE Trains has been Council's parking plans. which ignores huge swathes of data. Mayoral election. one meeting about the closing of Maze Hill With the opening of the Games only The evidence produced for past consulta- Even the online consultation document Station, from which it was obvious that the months away, the Society is fearful of the tion exercises has shown the negative impact was flawed and unbalanced in terms of its company had no intention of listening to consequences. Gordon Baker contends that of any road developments in South East construction, making it easy for the policy local concerns or changing its plans to failure to provide soundly-based traffic London such as the Thames Gateway Bridge, makers to create a favourable response even accommodate local needs. planning with full local consultation risks East London Crossing. if there was none. Well done Cllr Wilson for * The whole thrust of LOCOG planning has severe embarrassment to the Royal Borough, No alternatives are given in the report! following the party line. Sorry the evidence been to meet the requirements of Olympic as well as to the Olympic authorities, and Why has no consideration been given to doesn't support your case! contestants, officials and spectators without lasting damage to the reputation of the UK develop policies to reduce the need to travel - ED: Other readers’ views welcome! sufficient regard for the local impact Olympic effort. The Boundary Commission – End Bonfire Misery! which side are you on? We've all been there – it's a lovely sunny day, the garden, opening windows or hanging out ideal for hanging out the washing, perhaps, washing, bonfires can cause health problems he Westcombe Society has written to the keep Greenwich in one constituency. We or sitting out in the garden with a cup of tea, for people with breathing or heart conditions. TBoundary Commission registering objec- also support the inclusion of Blackheath or a drink, and a chat with your friends. A lot of bonfires may be unnecessary – a tions to the Commission’s proposals to split Ward in the Greenwich and Woolwich con- And then you smell the acrid smoke from compost heap deals with most green Greenwich. In particular they split West stituency. Our area shares close links with a neighbour's bonfire! waste, and municipal green waste bins Greenwich from East Greenwich and the Blackheath and we often work alongside the “It happened to us after a long cold and solve a lot of problems these days. World Heritage Site – and bundle Westcombe Blackheath Society on issues that are impor- grey February,” said one resident. “It was the But if you feel you really need to have a Park in with . tant to residents on both sides of the heath....” very first day that one could enjoy the sun- bonfire, it would be courteous to warn the The Society’s objections to the proposals Nick Raynsford’s proposals would main- shine. And it was ruined by a neighbour neighbours – and to avoid having them on a are the same as those given by Richard tain the current links between East and West burning a lot of damp stuff on his bonfire!” sunny day: thoughtful neighbours will have Baglin in his submission on behalf of the Greenwich, and Westcombe Park, with the Bonfires generate around 30,000 nuisance their bonfire as the sun goes down, when Greenwich Society and those given by our added benefit of including Blackheath. These complaints to local authorities each year. people are not out enjoying their garden. MP, Nick Raynsford. In a letter to the areas collectively include the Maritime As well as preventing one from enjoying It's as well too to take a few precautions, Commission, the Chairman of the Westcombe Greenwich World Heritage Site Buffer Zone. too, like having a bucket of water ready in Society, Gordon Baker says: The proposals also retain Charlton, which has PLANNING APPLICATIONS “We fully support the alternative propos- similar concerns and is linked by proximity (See also http://westcombe.blogspot.com/ case a fire gets out of hand, and not lighting it near sheds or fences. Items such as paint, als put forward by Nick Raynsford as they to the others and by shared interests. 178 WESTCOMBE HILL ref 12/0491/F Construct rear infill extension, new shop front, and plastic, household or commercial waste relocate airconditioning units should never be disposed of in a bonfire. 27 VANBRUGH PARK ref 12/0871/V If your neighbours have a bonfire and it Christopher’s column Extend use of timber outbuilding as classroom for fur- affects you, speak to them and explain the ther 10 years until 2026 problem. They may not even be aware of the You can’t always get When it comes to choosing real garden 100-102 HUMBER ROAD ref 12/0807/CP distress they are causing – and may have not plants, then, the species or old varieties often Access to garages - install iron security gates thought about other ways to dispose of the what you want give a better shape, or scent, with a more nat- 41 FOYLE ROAD ref 12/0790/F waste, like composting. ural look. I've been using more 'herbs' (with a Construct single storey rear infill extension and rear Recently I've been trying to dormer window If speaking to your neighbour fails, you track down plants specified medicinal or culinary use) which can be could contact the council's environmental bought from a specialist grower. 'Sweet cice- 15/15A ULUNDI ROAD ref 12/0357/F for a highly 'designed' border. Many nurseries Install hardstanding and front boundary treatments health department. Usually, they will try to list them but few actually have them. They ly' (myrrhis odorata), woodruff (galium odor- TREE WORKS deal with the problem informally. have the latest variety, dwarfed or unusually ata) and angelica are amongst my favourites 20 HUMBER ROAD ref 12/0925/TC To be considered a nuisance, bonfires and are easy to grow. English mace (achillea Fell eucalyptus in rear garden coloured, but not your ‘ordinary’ version. need to be a regular occurrence and seriously Novelty value has reached out to plant nurs- ageratum) and orach (atriplex hortensis) are 17 WESTCOMBE PARK ROAD ref 12/0863/TC interfere with your well-being. If the bonfire both lovely and edible, while sprinkling herb Reduce by 30% holm oak, eucalyptus, holly and yew eries it seems, not just to garden centres. In is only occasional it’s unlikely to be consid- consequence, the original plant often seeds from the cupboard (fennel, dill, car- 7 CHARLTON ROAD ref 12/0838/TC ered a nuisance in law. If the council consid- away, coriander) will produce a mix of Fell ash, sycamore and laburnum. Reduce height of becomes a rarity. two eucalyptus by 50%, and birch by 30% ers a bonfire to be a nuisance, it can issue an A good example is our native, dirty blue, heights and shades. Add marigolds or nastur- ‘abatement notice’, and your neighbour must tiums for a pretty edible ‘meadow’anywhere 24 GLENLUCE ROAD ref 12/0840/TP Gladwyn Iris (iris foetidissima). A pale yel- Crown reduce chestnut in front garden by 30% stop having bonfires or risk paying a fine. which gets some sun. low version 'Citrina' appeared everywhere in Christoper Raven the 1970s (but apparently dates from 1877) and the blue one is now hard to find. Then A & A LANDSCAPES there’s a mythical white flowered version... The history of hybrid roses is a similar Landscape Specialists one - bred to produce flowers, many lost their INDEPENDENT PERSONAL and scent in the process. Thankfully, there has CORPORATE FINANCIAL ADVISERS been a rethink, and scent is once again seen Investments - Pensions - Estate Planning as an integral part of the appeal of roses. Colourwise, breeders seek the impossible Free advice & Qualified 2 Charlton Road. 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