Furzedown Community Network presents Issue No 15 2010 www.furzedown.net/festival.html EDITORIAL Dear all, There are a few big changes to the Look at the chronological events Furzedown Summer Festival this year: calendar in the centre for a complete rather than packing all events into a two- view of what’s on and when. week period, events span the whole of The Furzedown Festival is your festival. June and early July.We will be decorating We are a group of volunteers running Moyser Road on 5th June , holding the Festival (and the whole FCN – Furzedown in the Park (formerly called Furzedown Community Network).We the Fun Day) on Saturday 19th June and would love you to get involved and share running a series of fitness taster activities your ideas. for all the family, among other things. Tim Kahn (editor) Editor: Tim Kahn If you would like to advertise in the Furzedown Focus, Postal address: c/o Furzedown Project, which is delivered to homes in the Furzedown Ward, 91-93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ please contact Christy Billings advertising@ furzedown.net Email: focuseditor@ furzedown.net Website: www.furzedown.net Produced by the Furzedown Community Network Front cover Kite design: Guy Eaglesfield The views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily represent those of the Furzedown Community Network. A Malida Derek’s Cycle Maintenance Chartered Accountant Problems with your bike? 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Look at my career lenses on Squidoo too: (www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/sherridan) FURZEDOWN FESTIVAL Two walks & a talk with Helen Long, well-known local historian Famous Faces of Furzedown (walk) Saturday 12th June, 11.00 am Meet at the corner of Furzedown Drive and Road, outside the Lodge. £3.00 contribution to go to the Furzedown Voices Project. (for Wandsworth Heritage) Murder, Accident or Suicide? Fascinating Furzedown (walk) The Death of Charles Bravo (talk) Sunday 20th June 2.30 pm Thursday 24th June 7:30 pm Meet at corner of Thrale Road and Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, Mitcham Lane outside the Furzedown SW16 6NT Pub. Finish at Chandler’s for refreshments. (at corner of Welham Road (for the Streatham Society) and Mitcham Lane) £5.00 (Concessions £3.00) in advance. Contact Gina 8769 0993 or Moira 8769 1529 Licensed bar and snacks available, plus fabulous prizes to be won in our raffle. ‘Sing Your Hearts Out’ Open Workshop Join the Streatham Voices choir for a special singing workshop. Quiz-a-long No experience necessary. An evening of tunes and trivia with the Monday 21st June 7.45 to 9.30 pm Streatham Voices. Furzedown Project, 91/93 Moyser Road, SW16 2SJ Friday 18th June 7.30pm to 10.30pm £5.00 (£3.50 concessions) on the door St. James Church foyer,Welham Road, For further details contact Moira on 8769 SW16 6NT (on corner with Mitcham Lane) 1529 or harbords@ talktalk.net for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html 7 Isabel Spencer Interiors Beautifully made: Blinds Curtains Pelmets Cushions Bedcovers Alterations Track-fitting The Furzedown isabelspencer.co.uk Isabelspencer@ googlemail.com 118 Mitcham Lane London SW16 6NR Tel: 0208 677 8031 T: 0208 696 9362 M: 0788 6850 480 E: reservations@ thefurzedown.com W: www.thefurzedown.com Facebook: The Furzedown Group S t r e a t h a m O s t e o p a t h s SPECIALISING IN THE TREATMENT OF: ALAN COLES • NECK/BACK PAIN DAVID SEED • SPORTS INJURIES FRANCESCA WIGGINS • ARTHRITIS/JOINT PAIN • CRANIAL/SACRAL OSTEOPATHY FOR BABIES & CHILDREN 114 MOYSER ROAD • SPORTS/THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE STREATHAM • AROMATHERAPY SW16 6SH Registered providers for BUPA, PPP, TEL: 0208 677 0486 HSA & other major healthcare providers MOB: 07802 826 109 FURZEDOWN FESTIVAL Fresh Air Fitness for All Adults - The Fresh Programme Enjoy a range of outdoor taster sessions in Tai Chi,Yoga, Pilates and Cardio Vascular (CV) fitness with experienced teachers. Try early morning exercise to kick start your day or early evening to help you to relax and unwind, at St James Church Green, Welham Road (on the corner with Mitcham Lane). Sat 12th June 8.15 – 9.30 am Yoga Mon14th June 7.00 – 8.15 am Tai Chi Tue 15th June 7.30 – 8.30 pm Pilates £5 per session.You must register Wed16th June 7.00 – 8.15 am Tai Chi and pay in advance, as each Thur17th June 8.00 – 9.00 pm Power Walk class has limited spaces. Fri 18th June 7.00 – 8.00 am Circuits Sat 19th June 8.00 – 9.00 am Pilates Adult Cycling course Get that bike out of the shed! For those wanting to build more confidence cycling on the roads. Provide your own roadworthy bike.We will run two 2-hour sessions, during the month of June. Dates, times and venue TBC. Cost is free, but you must register in advance as places are limited to 4 adults per session. Young People - The Buff Programme Buff up for the Summer with Yoga, Pilates and Circuit Training combining CV fitness, muscular endurance and strengthening.Three Saturday sessions at Allsorts, Mitcham Lane Baptist Church, 230 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NT (entrance in Welham Road). Sat 12th June 11.00 – 12.00 pm Yoga £2 per session.You must register Sat 19th June 11.00 – 12.00 pm Circuits and pay in advance, as each Sat 26th June 11.00 – 12.00 pm Pilates class has limited spaces. Kids - The Whizz Programme For kids aged 9+ who are already able to cycle, there will be cycling road safety courses throughout June and July. Courses will be aimed at UK cycle training level 1 to level 3. Provide your own roadworthy bike. Dates, times and venue TBC. Cost is free per session, but you must register in advance as places are limited to 8 children per session. For further information on Fresh Air Fitness, please contact Sonia on 8769 2789 or email freshairfitness@ furzedown.net for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html 9 FURZEDOWN IN THE PARK Fun on the Rec Saturday 19th June 12.00 midday to 8.00 pm Dance and Music Live Acts on stage all day from 12.30 pm Dance includes: Salsa Naturally • Elite • Stage Coach • Dandya (stick dancing) Music includes: South London Children's Guitar Orchestra • Streatham Voices • Newey Brothers • B.A.N.D (from Graveney School) • Regeneration De La Musica • Funk Patrol and the Midnight Horns Entertainment for children All your favourites, including Ancestral Hands African Drumming Workshops, Circus Skills Workshop and more. New this year Henna • Punch ‘n’Judy Show • Inflatable Fun Run • Dress-up Furzedown • Design your own cotton bag • Baby Chill Out Zone Most activities are free though there will be a small charge for some,to cover costs.