Southwark News - September 28th 2023

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Free school meals 'pivotal' to reducing childhood obesity over the last decade

By Herbie Russell

Cabinet Member for Education Cllr Jasmine with Southwark schoolchildren

Southwark Council says free school meals have been "pivotal" to reducing childhood obesity over the last decade.

The claim comes as the council celebrates ten years since it began offering free school meals to all primary school pupils - a scheme since been emulated by the Mayor of London.

Sadiq Khan’s scheme, which began this academic year, has freed up extra cash for Southwark Council, which is now extending free school meals to some secondary school students for the first time.

Council Leader Cllr Kieron Williams said: “It’s been a decade of doing the right thing for our children. As the cost of living spirals, these free nutritious meals are becoming a lifeline for ever more families.

"With two in every five children in London now living in poverty, and many more families only just getting by, you can see why.”

Since Southwark introduced universal free school meals in 2013, obesity among reception children is down by 9.3 per cent and 5.6 per cent among year 6 children.

Families have saved an estimated £3,330 and 97 per cent of Southwark schools are currently rated good or outstanding.

Southwark Council now provides free school meals to secondary school students whose parents receive universal credit.

Before that, only the very poorest secondary school pupils in Southwark – those from households earning less than £7,400 a year – were entitled to free school meals.

Cllr Jasmine Ali, Deputy Leader and

Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Refugees, said: “Free healthy school meals have been pivotal in our primary schools’ success story, which is why we are happy to extend the offer to children in need in our secondary schools.”

By Isabel Ramirez

businesses, including staff helping organise safe transport home or calling family, friends or the police.

Research (Women's Safety Survey and Lambeth's Residents' Survey) done by both boroughs shows that the majority of female residents do not feel safe on the street at night.

The new safe havens network is part of Lambeth and Southwark’s partnership work to tackle violence against women and girls in all forms.

It will initially focus on areas along the borough boundaries including London’s South Bank, Loughborough Junction, Denmark Hill and Camberwell, which were chosen after analysing crime data.

The scheme was designed specifically around women's and girl’s safety, but safe havens are open to support anyone who is feeling vulnerable or needs help.

No.1 London Bridge in Southwark and Oasis

Hub Waterloo in Lambeth are two businesses that signed up.

Ellie Wormald, who works for the Oasis Hub in Waterloo, said: “The Oasis Centre's mission is to provide a safe and accessible place for our local community to gather.

"Becoming a Safe Haven is a natural extension of this, and compliments the holistic support provided by Oasis – we're really pleased to start this partnership.”

Cllr Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, Southwark Cabinet Member for Community Safety, said: “Women and girls feeling unsafe at night in London is nothing new. But historically, authorities have responded as if perpetrators and bad behaviour are bound by borders.

"We cannot tackle street harassment in isolation. Our joint approach with Lambeth means women are within easy distance of a safe haven across our border in known hotspots.”

Local businesses become safe havens for women

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Cllr Dora Dixon-Fyle standing by a safe haven.

Lambeth and Southwark councils’ safe haven network is a joint effort to tackle violence against women and girls after crime data showed they were more likely to be harassed along borough boundaries.

Staff at the 39 licensed premises which have signed up so far will undergo special training with the Safer Business Network, a crime reduction agency.

A sign in their window tells women where they can access safety and support when in need at night-time from trained staff.

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By Isabel Ramirez

An art student has said walking her ferrets in Camberwell is a nightmare due to the unwanted attention from people and massive dogs.

Daphne, who declined to give her surname, has walked her ferrets in Paris, Korea and Poland but never received so much attention before.

Despite only moving to the UK a week ago, she and her ferrets have already been “hunted” by giant dogs and are constantly bothered by passers-by.

Daphne said: “It’s easy [for people] to approach because it’s unique. We spent a long time in Paris and we never had this kind of experience."

She said while walking her dogs in Kennington she and her ferrets were "hunted" by big dogs, one of which was "almost as tall as me".

"The owner didn’t do anything when there were two dogs chasing me when I was yelling I needed help," she said.

"He actually said it was my fault that I had ferrets.”

While speaking to the paper, a park user named Mohammed Ali approached to take photos of the critters.

“I’ve never seen [them] in the whole of my life! Do they understand things like a dog?” he asked. “Amazing, amazing! Congratulations!”

Daphne says she plans to move to a different area where she hopes to garner less curiosity.

She has had her ferrets, both female and named Bebon and Samon, for seven years and says they make great pets. “It’s like having a walkable cat,” she said.

Ferrets are members of the Mustelidae family and are traditionally used for hunting rabbits and rodents.

They are carnivores, requiring a rich and varied diet, and sleep for about 20 hours each day.

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Ferret-walking art student struggles to walk her pets in Camberwell

Family circus is coming to Peckham Rye at the end of the month

By Herbie Russell A five-day family circus returns to Peckham next week, including trapeze, knife throwing and death-defying motorbike stunts.

From Thursday 28 September to Monday 2 October, Zippos Circus will descend on Peckham Rye Common - as part of a UK tour.

For centuries, generations of artists have wandered from town to town to entertain people. The show this year

Chess is big at the Elephant Daphne struggles to walk her ferrets because of the constant attention

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celebrates the circuses' nomadic way of life.

Headlining the show are the Temujin Troupe – special guests from the Mongolian Steppes. They perform hand voltage, skipping and aerial acts.

Mongolia is one of the last places where a nomadic culture is the norm, with nearly half the country's population living this lifestyle.

Other highlights include the motorbike Globe of Death from Brazil, fast juggling, knife throwing and whip cracking from

the Czech Republic, and fearless feats of daredevil aerial artistry from UK talent Jackie Louise. The high-energy acrobatics from the Kenyan Timbuktu Tumblers, and the thrilling Wheel of Death act from Colombia will wow audiences.

The international cast continues with a performance on a vertical pole from Moroccan-born Ibrahim. Ludvick from the Czech Republic has a fantastic Rola Rola act, and there's nail-biting Swinging Trapeze with Alexander from Spain.

UK comedy star Whimmie Walker will get everyone laughing. And last, but by no means least, are the acrobatics, aerial acts and comedy of the inspirational Brazilian artist Paulo Dos Santos. Standing just over one metre tall, he always delivers a sensational display of skill and daring.

Admission:

For the first night only all tickets are £9 Ages 2–14 years from £13 General admission: £17 Book online here.

Children who haven’t reached their 2nd birthday go free if they sit on a parent/guardian’s lap.

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man attacked by suspected Xl bully in walworth

a Man has been attacked by a dog, believed to be an American Xl bully, in walworth.

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Peta Steel, Chair of Friends of Pasley Park, said: "We want the park to be a place of peace, that everyone can enjoy. Our concern and sympathy go to the victim of this terrible attack who is now home again after being kept in hospital whilst they dealt with his serious injuries. Our thanks go to all those who went to his rescue."

Rats 'have invaded a row of houses in Rotherhithe'

XL Bullies are expected to join the UK’s dangerous dogs list by the end of the year, joining the pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino and the fila Brasileiro.

At the protest on Saturday demonstrators, many XL Bully owners, waved placards like “don’t bully our bullies”.

Developed in the 1990s, XL Bullies are thought to have been bred from

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An example of an XL American Bully dog numerous breeds, including the American pit bull terrier.

Fully grown adult males can weigh over 57kg (9st) and grow to 53cm in height.

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The Met Police said the victim, in his 40s, was hospitalised after being bitten on the arm just after 6pm in Pasley Park, on Friday, September 22.

Police said the owner left with the grey-coloured dog before police arrived.

No arrests have been made and police enquiries are ongoing.

It follows a spate of violent incidents reportedly involving XL Bullies which has prompted the prime minister to suggest a ban on the breed.

However, existing XL bullies aren’t expected to be destroyed. Instead, the government will reportedly propose an amnesty, forcing owners to register their dogs, neuter them and muzzle them in public.

On Saturday, September 23, hundreds of demonstrators marched through London protesting against the ban.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called by LAS at 18:07hrs on Friday,

22 September to Pasley Park SE17 after a man, aged in his 40s, was bitten by a dog.

He was taken to hospital with injuries to his arm.

"The owner of the dog left the scene with the dog prior to police arrival. The dog is believed to be a grey-coloured XL Bully.

There have been no arrests; enquiries are ongoing.”

There have been other incidents allegedly involving the XL Bullies. On Saturday, September 9, an eleven-yearold girl named Ana Paun was reportedly attacked by a dog in Birmingham.

A 60-year-old was later arrested on suspicion of possessing a dog dangerously out of control.

On Thursday, September 14, 52-yearold Ian Price died in hospital, reportedly after defending his elderly mum from two dogs in Walsall.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and being in charge of dogs dangerously out of control causing injury.

Sunak has said the dogs are a “danger to our communities” and is ordering police and experts to define the breed ahead of

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By Isabel Ramirez residenTs of a row of houses in rotherhithe say they've had a rat infestation for over a year, with one claiming the noise of them in her roof 'sounds like Jack russells running around.'

Julie Rose said she has lived in the same house on Rotherhithe Street for 28 years, but noticed the unwanted house guests just over a year ago after contractors fitted some new insulation.

"We had insulation put in the cavity walls," she explained, "and since then we've had these rats."

"They are so loud every night they keep us all awake. My cat is catching two baby rats a day at the moment. It sounds like Jack Russells are running around."

Another resident, Caroline, has five children, some with disabilities. She told us the rats are severely affecting their sleep and mental health. "My daughter has cerebral palsy and she can't sleep and she's anxious because of them."

"They get in the house and wee in and gnaw on their shoes. We've had to throw so many things away."

Along with the noise and loss of belongings, they are concerned about the impact it's having on their health.

"They are in my roof where my water tank is," Julie commented, "who knows what is getting into our water supply."

Another woman Monique said she can't even use her garden because she is so worried about what will come in if she opens the door.

Of over ten houses, the residents we spoke to explained that all have the same problem of rats.

They all claim they have complained to the housing association, Wandle, a number of times over the past year, but say they all get told the same thing - that they

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Residents from the houses on Rotherhithe Street are 'the only one' who has complained.

This has led to some having to take matters into their own hands.

Julie said she has personally forked out £500 for pest control to come to help but it has not worked.

"A lot of people affected are on benefits so this is way too expensive for them - and they shouldn't have to sort it out themselves," she told us.

We asked Wandle if they were aware of this issue and they said they were.

They explained that whilst tenants are responsible for removing pests from their homes - because several houses are affected in this case, it is [Wandle's] responsibility to take action.

In a statement, they told us: “We have investigated the claims put to us and reviewed communication and action over the past twelve months. While have received some reports, we haven’t received notification on the scale or duration indicated. All of the reports made resulted in action according to our processes.

By Herbie Russell A meT police officer has appeared in court charged with the murder of Chris kaba, who was shot in Streatham hill last year.

A dead rat a resident found in her home "While it is a tenant’s responsibility to treat and remove pests in their home, we are responsible where it affects several homes and where it requires pest proofing to the fabric of the building.

"We will be visiting all homes on the street this week to investigate the problems raised, and to carry out works if they are required. If Wandle residents are experiencing issues in their home, it is vital that they are reported so that we can follow up.”

Since we got in touch, some of the neighbours said Wandle had been in touch to organise a visit to start solving the issue.

The officer, named only as NX121 for legal reasons, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to be charged on Thursday, September 21.

The charge has sparked huge controversy, with roughly 300 concerned armed policemen handing over their weapons permits last weekend, according to the BBC. The Army was briefly drafted in to cover the shortfall but soldiers have since been stood down after sufficient firearms officers returned to duty.

On September 6, 2022, Mr Kaba was being followed by police cars when he turned into Kirkstall Gardens and was blocked by a marked police car.

Moments later, he was shot and killed by a single bullet. The construction worker and rapper was due to become a father.

Mr Kaba’s death sparked widespread protests – with hundreds attending marches outside Scotland Yard.

An Independent Office for Police Conduct investigation followed. Their findings were among the evidence considered by the Crown Prosecution Service – the body which authorised the murder charge.

The officer is currently suspended from duty. Any misconduct matters will take place after criminal proceedings.

In a statement, Mr Kaba’s family, who are from Dulwich, said: “Chris was so very loved by our family and all his friends. He had a bright future ahead of him, but his life was cut short.

“Our family and our wider community must see justice for Chris.”

Following the charge, Home Secretary Suella Braverman ordered a review into armed policing.

She said firearms officers have to make “split-second decisions” and “mustn’t fear ending up in the dock for carrying out their duties”.

Neighbourhoods Fund 2024/25 Launches on Monday 11 September 2023 Do you have good ideas for projects that will build strong communities and bring lasting benefit to your local area?

The Neighbourhoods Fund may be able to help. Funding available between £500-£5K. For more information and to apply online go to www.southwark.gov.uk/neighbourhoodsfund Or email: pauline.bonner@southwark.gov.uk

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 23 October 2023

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Nunhead's thriving older people's social club

Lyn Reeves, Pauline Burrows and Beryl Burg

By Herbie Russell Older people say their “lives have been changed” by a Nunhead community club where they “have a laugh and take the mick out of each other”.

Founded in 2016, The Ivy Social Club at The Green community centre caters to 60 elderly people who come to do exercise, arts and crafts and sing.

Members, many of whom were once isolated, or grieving loved ones, have described the club as “a lifeline”.

Selina Turner, 68, was born in Camberwell and now lives in Nunhead.

She said: “We meet women our own age, they arrange trips for us, and it gets us

Ivy Club members playing bingo out of the house where we could be stuck indoors without seeing anybody. It’s quite fun!

“It’s changed our lives a lot coming here.

There’s no nastiness here, we have a laugh, we take the mick out of each other. We have little wind-up.”

Every Thursday, Ivy Club members visit a bright, airy room in the state-of-the-art community centre to enjoy a range of activities.

But far from being confined to these four walls, they also organise day trips out to visit markets at places like Rochester, Eastbourne and Rye. Lyn Reeves, 79, has been a member for four years and stumbled upon the centre while sheltering from a downpour.

The Green community centre

A retired teacher, she said: “It was raining…they showed me around and all of a sudden I’m doing keep-fit.

“I was worried I wouldn’t be included but I disregarded that immediately.

The atmosphere, the people here, just encouraged you - especially when you’re grieving.”

According to Age UK, one in twelve older people say they are “often” lonely, described by the charity as a “substantial minority”.

Sabera Jaffer, 69, said: “I was very isolated where I was and very depressed. I needed to meet other people. My children had left to do their own thing and I didn’t have much to do.

“This is a lifeline really. We can come

Peckham estate nature reserve

- from a 'dog toilet' into a 'green oasis'

A park and nature reserve on a Peckham estate has been transformed from a “dog toilet” into a “green oasis” thanks to Southwark Council’s ‘Cleaner, Greener, Safer Fund’.

The Cossall Park and Kirkwood Nature Reserve has received £110,000 through the scheme since 2012 and now more community projects are being invited to apply.

Southwark residents have until October 15 to apply for grants worth between £100 and £50,000 which can be used to fund a range of community projects.

Kirkwood Nature Reserve volunteer Alan Glen said: “In 2012, it was a little bit dilapidated and dog walkers were using it as a dog toilet and there was a lot of litter. But we decided it could be a bit of a gem.”

With his wife Jackie Glen and other volunteers, Alan has applied for CGS funding every year since and has changed the park and wooded area on the Cossall Estate beyond recognition.

With the funding, they’ve cleared away brambles and weeds, built grow beds, fixed the pond, improved the entrance and more.

Nowadays, the park and nature reserve are used to host community events like kids’ circus classes and tea parties.

“It’s a beautiful wooded area now, a green oasis,” said Alan.

Over the past two decades, Southwark Council has supported over 4,000 projects and grants including playground renovations,

sports facility upgrades, new cycle parking, tree planting, fencing, and lighting improvements.

Councillor Stephanie Cryan, Cabinet Member for Homes, Communities and Finance, said: “I’m pleased to announce the launch of the Cleaner, Greener, Safer fund – a fantastic opportunity for residents to make a tangible impact in their local communities.

“Whether you’re interested in creating a community garden or want to upgrade your local play area, the fund empowers local residents to shape their communities meaningfully.”

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Some free creative workshops are coming up for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including some for young adults to help them prepare for living independently.

Black Stock Media Events + Rhythm & Views are delivering the workshops in association with Southwark Council totally free of charge for SEND children.

On Saturday 30 September, an African drumming, storytelling, and dance workshop is coming to Theatre Peckham.

“The youngsters will gain valuable life skills and have tons of fun expressing their creativity in a safe, stimulating space," commented Creative Director, Nia Reynolds.

It is the first time this popular music therapy activity for school-age children, usually run over the Easter and summer holidays, will be located at this venue.

The aim of the event is for organisers to see whether there is enough demand amongst local families for regular SEND events like this.

In October, there will be some opportunities for young people aged 16-

Councillors and volunteers celebrate the success of Cossall Park and the Kirkwood Nature Reserve

The Cossall Park and the Kirkwood Nature Reserve your funding application please email cgs@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 4077 and we can help. For more information about the fund, please visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/ cleanergreenersafer

95-year-old Sheila Clifford

Free creative workshops for kids and young people with SEND

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here, and share experiences, and chat.”

Sheila Clifford, 95, a former teaching assistant in Lewisham, said: “I always look forward to Thursdays”.

Clutching a jug she'd just won at the bingo, Beryl Burg said the search for "friendship" had brought her to the club.

The Green community centre, designed in collaboration with service users, and the recipient of an architectural award, opened seven years ago with £750,000 council funding.

Initially, it was volunteer-led but by hiring out events spaces it built up a surplus. Today, with eight paid employees, it is one of the biggest employers in Nunhead, and serves hundreds of local people.

19 and up, who are moving towards more independent living.

Flip the Script is a series of workshops in drama, spoken word, presentation skills, dance; photography and short filmmaking.

They are fun, creative, learning activities for building confidence, life skills, and positive self-esteem – as well as practical skills.

Nia added: "For the photography workshop there will be the chance for them to go to Leake Street to the graffiti tunnel for fantastic picture opportunities."

The workshops form part of Southwark’s Council’s Thrive-to-25 Programme, funded by the Department for Education.

The council is working in partnership with local organisations to deliver new activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities this year.

To book the drumming workshop on September 30 – go to letsdrum.eventbrite. co.uk You can also register your interest for the 16-19-year-old workshops on that website.

Alternatively you can email blackstockmedia@gmail.com for further information or to book a place in advance.

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From the 4th of October 2023, the UK Home Office plans to increase the costs to apply, with Rishi Sunak placing within his last budget to use the proceedings of the Immigration Health Surcharge in the NHS budget.

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Home Office deals with those applications individually.

Which applications are considered under the Waiver 1. British Nationality (Children).

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By Herbie Russell pArk users have branded Southwark Council “ridiculous” after it removed ping pong tables and benches from Camberwell Green to “tackle anti-social behaviour”.

Opposition politicians have piled pressure on the Labour council to reverse the decision, describing it as “organised destruction of community space” that “won’t reduce crime”.

But some Camberwell residents have backed the move, saying the amenities attracted “dodgy” people who used the ping pong area as “drinking tables”.

The Met Police said the "temporary measure" aimed to "prevent anti-social behaviour" and that they would "remain in contact with the council to decide when they can be put back in".

It’s just the latest example of Southwark Council removing public amenities. The Burgess Park BBQ area has been closed since the first Covid-19 lockdown and Nursery Row Park recently had a plant walkway removed (see article opposite).

The Camberwell Green controversy came to light after a user on X (formerly Twitter) asked Southwark Council why it had removed table tennis tables and a bench from the park.

In a post since viewed over 80,000 times, Southwark Council replied: “We have reluctantly removed the tables on the recommendation of the police in an attempt to tackle the rise in anti-social behaviour in the park in recent months.”

Council workers reportedly removed the benches and tables last week using a crane-like device, leaving patches of scarred earth where the amenities once stood.

Park users have now told us that a public toilet and hedges have also been removed from Camberwell Green in recent months.

People largely agree the tables were sometimes used for drinking but are divided over whether it amounted to antisocial behaviour.

Camberwell resident John Carr said: “They weren’t causing any problems.

There was drinking going on but I didn’t really see any grief there.”

Local resident and regular park user Cole Moore said: “Simply put, they supplied us with these amenities but now they’ve become choosey about who should use them.

“We think the council are saying ‘it’s not your space and ‘we don’t want the likes of you using it’.”

Diana Ceccolini, 23, said: “I thought they were meant to be there for people to enjoy leisure activities… I think it’s really wrong to take it all away.”

However, the latest Met Police figures do show that anti-social behaviour is the most prevalent source of criminality in Camberwell Green, with 44 incidents reported in July.

Lorenzo Lerca, who has a motor neurone condition, said: “It was a good move from the council. It had become quite dangerous because the table tennis table was used as a drinking table.

“It became tricky for me because a lot of dodgy people were around. For me, as a disabled person, it became impossible to visit because they just bother you all the time.”

In a previous article on Camberwell Green local resident Adriana, 29, told us: “I feel very intimidated as there are loads of druggies on the green. It’s not very family-friendly. They don’t clean it up a lot; the bins are overflowing.”

Southwark Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Victor Chamberlain has since slammed the council’s decision, saying: “We’ve seen the organised destruction of Southwark’s

table tennis and benches removal divides opinion

Furious park users point out where the table tennis tables used to be

People playing table tennis on Camberwell Green

Southwark Council branded ‘ridiculous’ after the removal, but some Camberwell residents agree that 'dodgy' people were misusing the facilities existing community space.

“Distraught residents were not consulted and have been offered no explanation as to how this will tackle antisocial behaviour.

“This reactionary approach will most likely not reduce crime but is guaranteed to degrade the quality of our community spaces.”

Superintendent Shaz Shah, responsible for local policing in Southwark, said: “This decision was taken following consultation with the local authority and the community to prevent antisocial behaviour and other crime at the locations.

"It is a temporary measure alongside arranging for additional officers to patrol the area to respond to concerns. We met with community members to explain the reasons for this and they overwhelmingly supported the decision.”

Cllr Kieron Williams, Leader of Southwark Council, said: “Following residents’ concerns about antisocial behaviour, and after a recommendation from the police, some benches and a table tennis table have been removed from Camberwell Green and some planting from Nursery Row park, as a temporary measure while we address these issues.

"We will be consulting with residents about what we put back into the parks and how they can be improved in the future for all to enjoy.”

Meanwhile, the Burgess Park BBQ area has been closed since March 2020, causing consternation among those who used to enjoy using it.

Locals say the area was well-used and although there were issues, like ‘litter’ and a ‘lack of control’, it was somewhere people without gardens could enjoy being outdoors.

Lorenzo Lerca hopes Camberwell Green will be safer now

Left to right: Margherita Mangani, Jacopo Ferrara and Diana Ceccolini

NEWS 9

council destroys walworth Flower walkway in ongoing anti-social behaviour crackdown

Nursery Row Park before the council tore the plants down

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By Herbie Russell Southwark CounCil has destroyed a flower walkway in walworth as part of a boroughwide crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Volunteers at Nursery Row Park, who installed the plants with £10,000 funding, have said the park now looks like “a wasteland”.

Police reportedly believed the plants were blocking CCTV sight lines and asked the council to remove them.

Local police and the council have

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Nursery Row Park after the council tore the plants down described the change as “temporary” and suggested the plants could be reinstalled.

But a park volunteer has pointed out that it took ten years to grow the flower walkway.

It comes just days after Southwark Council removed table tennis tables and benches from Camberwell Green, also in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Luke Miller, Chair of Friends of Nursery Row Park, said: “I’m really, really sad.

We spent a long time making the park somewhere nice…it makes me very angry indeed."

He added: “Police see anything growing above knee height and want it all down.”

The park was redesigned back in 2007, when a landscape architect recommended installing several metal girders to echo the area’s industrial past.

In 2011, unhappy with the girders’ appearance, Friends of Nursery Row

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This created a walkway lined with flowers which people would walk through when travelling to and from the local high street, East Street.

Last week, Luke was warned that police had recommended that the plants be removed. To his horror, on Tuesday (September 19), he was sent photos of

council workers uprooting the plants.

“They haven’t done it with any horticultural knowledge. It’s like they’ve been vandalised by children,” Luke said.

Superintendent Shaz Shah, responsible for local policing in Southwark, issued the same statement as he did for the removal of benches and table tennis in Camberwell Green, saying: “This decision was taken following consultation with the local authority and the community to prevent anti-social behaviour and other crime at the locations.

“It is a temporary measure alongside arranging for additional officers to patrol the area to respond to concerns. We met with community members to explain the reasons for this and they overwhelmingly supported the decision.”

Cllr Kieron Williams, Leader of Southwark Council, also issued the same statement regarding Camberwell Green, saying: “Following residents’ concerns about antisocial behaviour, and after a recommendation from the police, some benches and a table tennis table have been removed from Camberwell Green and some planting from Nursery Row park, as a temporary measure while we address these issues.

"We will be consulting with residents about what we put back into the parks and how they can be improved in the future for all to enjoy.”

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over 500 student bedrooms have lain empty For almost Four years in camberwell EXCLUSiVE

By Herbie Russell over 500 student bedrooms remain empty in Camberwell - over threeand-a-half years after they were evacuated over fire safety concerns.

The News understands that King’s College London (KCL) university is in the process of appointing a development partner to begin repairs. However, no timescale has been given.

The delay comes as student housing charity Unipol warns that a lack of affordable student housing means the UK risks “losing a pool of future talent”.

In January 2020, KCL evacuated approximately 584 students living in four blocks after identifying fire safety concerns, understood to be cladding related. Students were moved into 4* hotels and offered compensation.

But as of September 2023, the Beech, Maple, Oak and Rowan buildings at 10 Champion Hill remain empty.

Another student accommodation building on the same site called the Platanes, a Grade II listed Victorian mansion with space for 155 students, is also empty. Despite this paper’s repeated inquiries, KCL has not said why or when it became empty.

So, in total, space for over 700 students is empty on the site.

With the academic year restarting this month, KCL has welcomed thousands more students, but some - particularly

KCLSU President Steven Suresh said students needed more accommodation postgraduates - are struggling to find affordable accommodation.

Steven Suresh, Vice President at the King’s College London Student Union (KCLSU), said: “It can be very tricky to find a proper place or proper student halls.

“We are in the midst of a cost-ofliving crisis and rents and expenses are absolutely sky-rocketing so at least having a place to say is a basic necessity."

“Increasing the number of halls we have would greatly improve the experience students face with their accommodation,” he added.

Victoria Tolmi-Loverseed, Assistant Chief Executive at student housing charity Unipol said the "human cost" of an affordable student housing shortage was a loss of talent for the UK. She said: “It means some students will look at the cost of living at university and say I can’t afford that. If you have a specialist course you want to pursue at

King's College London's halls in Denmark Hill have been empty for almost four years

The Platanes building is also empty

34 council homes to be built on the Elim Estate in Borough

university but you decide you can’t afford it, then we’re losing a pool of future talent for the country."

Explaining the cause of the shortage, Ms Tolmi-Loverseed said: "Student numbers have grown significantly in the last couple of years and the supply certainly hasn't matched that growth.”

While the number of UK students going to university is less than it was in 2020, rising demand is being driven by international students, mainly postgraduates on oneyear courses.

According to the Higher Education Policy Institute think tank, international student numbers grew by some 276,110 between 2019 and 2022, a 72 per cent increase.

Ms Tolmi-Loverseed said this meant private developers were choosing to build “hi-specification, high-end” accommodation aimed at international students “some of whom have got quite good budgets”.

She said: “A lot of what gets built is driven by the private sector who are very keen to provide accommodation that is particularly attractive to international students, some of whom have got quite good budgets.

“So often what gets built is quite hispecification, high-end housing which is quite expensive.”

She also said rising construction costs and soaring interest rates meant building affordable housing might not be “economically viable” for both private developers and universities to build affordable housing.

KCL was approached for comment.

By Herbie Russell

Southwark CounCillorS have approved plans to build 34 new social rent homes on the elim estate in borough.

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Not-for-profit housing partnership Leathermarket Community Benefit Society (CBS) will build the new homes, along with an improved basketball court and 5-a-side pitch.

Objectors to the development argued its impact on the estate’s disabled residents had not been properly considered.

But councillors voted unanimously in favour of the application on Monday, September 11.

The new development will contain 16 one-bedroom flats, 9 two-bedroom flats and 9 3-bedroom flats.

The two new buildings will have photovoltaic panels, air source heat pumps and green roofs. A new road will be built to provide a fight vehicular entrance into the estate.

According to objectors, the Elim Estate is home to residents with “severe mental disabilities and underlying psychiatric conditions… who would be severely disadvantaged”.

A spokesperson from the nearby Decima Street TRA said the new development was akin to “a high school” and questioned how retaining a basketball court would help residents with poor mental health.

CGI of the proposal from the car park opposite, looking east.

He said: “People with mental health - they will not need a basketball court.

People [who are] autistic - they will not need to go and relax on a basketball court.”

The spokesperson said the Equality Impact Assessment [EQIA] - which assesses a development’s impact on protected groups - had been inadequate. “[The EQIA] has not been done. It fails to assess the impact on different groups - marginalised, unrepresented including tenants of the Elim Estate with protected characteristics,” he said.

Looking to convince councillors of the scheme’s merits, Leathermarket CBS Board Director Liam McGrath said: “This scheme delivers 34 desperately

needed homes for the community.

“There are over 13,000 households in Southwark on the waiting list and unfortunately 3,500 living in temporary accommodation as we speak.”

“The 34 homes will transform the lives of the families who live in those homes, some of whom are some of the most vulnerable in our community,” he added.

Speaking in favour of the development, Cllr Richard Livingstone said: “We need to find places in this area where you can put homes and the reality is, wherever you try to put homes in this local area, they are compact areas which will have people nearby which will find there is some strain and conflict with their needs.”

The City Business Centre on St Olav’s Court would be demolished under current proposals

An artist’s impression of what St Olav’s Court would look like

By Herbie Russell

two-beds, eight three-beds and eight fourbeds.

The developer also plans to improve Christopher Jones Square with better lighting and paving and build a publically accessible children’s playground.

A new pedestrian route would also be built from Lower Road to Albion Street.

SOCO initially floated plans for a seventeen-storey building which, following consultation with local residents, has been slimmed down and shortened to sixteenstoreys.

A SOCO spokesperson said: “These family units are where we see the demand for affordable housing. As a business, we are focused on providing the correct housing to suit the needs of Londoners.

“We would be remiss in thinking that London is only made up of people who want to live in shared living, therefore we endeavour to provide affordable housing on-site in a unit mix we understand is most needed.”

Rotherhithe office building to make way for sixteen-storey shared-living apartments A lArge office building by the rotherhithe roundabout is set to be demolished and make way for a sixteen-storey building containing 216 shared-living apartments.

Developer SOCO also plans to build 24 affordable family homes on St Olav's Court in an adjacent building. This would allow it to meet its 35 per cent affordable housing obligation.

If Southwark Council approves the plans, demolition of the City Business Centre office building is likely to begin in the summer of 2024. Construction will take approximately two years.

Shared living is a system that sees residents have their own rooms but share communal facilities like kitchens, gyms and laundry rooms.

The family homes, housed in a separate building, which will be let at no more than 80 per cent of market rent, include eight

NEWS 11

How this chess club in Elephant brought people of all walks of life together CGI of how the proposed hotel (to the right of Lincoln Tower) would have looked.

By Isabel Ramirez A chess club in Elephant and Castle is buzzing, where people of all ages come from across the capital to play.

London Chess Club, which is free to attend and play, started ten years ago as just eight men at a cafe in the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre.

Open to all ages and levels, now around 50 people come on Sundays and just a bit less during the week.

One of the organisers, Harry, said it has become one of the most popular in London.

Before starting at the club he told us most of the players hadn't played a real

person before.

"Lots of people play online. But when they come here it's sociable. They can chat, have some food - it's very casual."

Harry explained that they noticed a surge in numbers after lockdown partly because of a Netflix series that got people inspired.

"After the Queen's Gambit aired, it really took off," he said.

Thirty-one-year-old Ruth, who is a civil servant, explained that she joined in February, never having played before.

"I only started learning when I watched the series. It's not really something anyone I know does.

"But someone told me that there are more chess strategies than there are

stars in the sky. And that makes me want to come back."

She said her church is just around the corner, so she comes to learn and play afterwards.

"They've been teaching me here. I lose most of the time right now but I really like learning it."

On a typical Sunday, players are spread out across the whole food hall.

Most are playing chess - but some different games are going on, like a man who comes to teach a four-player version to anyone who wants to learn.

Jim, another organiser, has started teaching 'Go' - which was invented in ancient China and is believed to be the oldest board game continuously played

to this day. It is mostly played in East Asian countries.

Jim's latest student, Jun, is from Hong Kong and has just graduated from the London School of Economics.

"I was looking for people who play Go in London as it's difficult to find here," Jun said. "I'm learning at the moment - I play chess too but this is different."

He said he first found the group when he was looking for people to play in person. "I was mostly playing online."

"For chess, you have to maintain focus.

"Even though it's not a physical sport, you really do need to stay healthy, and workout or get a good night's sleep because if not, your focus is really off.

it's like taking a test.

"There's so many ways to play and you have to be ready for it."

An accessible game for all, the organisers added that it is rare to see people playing a game where age is no indication of who will win.

A young member, Luca who is in year 10, told us he gets the train from North London most Sundays to come and play.

He said he first learned to play with his dad when he was around seven. "It makes me think and I get excited when I win," he added.

London Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening from 7 pm and Sunday from 10:30 to 4 pm at Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle.

By Herbie Russell

Southwark Council’s housing repair workers postponed strike action over pay, a Unite spokesperson has said.

120 out of 130 workers, responsible for tackling issues like mould, damp and leaks, were set to down tools for 24 hours in a pay dispute on Monday, September 25.

Unite has not yet explained why, nor said whether strikes planned for October 2, 9 and 16 have also been called off.

However, in an email seen by this paper, a union representative said the council chief executive was on annual leave which meant a “decision could not be reached”.

The email added: “Therefore, in consultation with our Regional Officials, we have decided to put Southwark Residents first and postpone our action and give the Chief Management Team, time to regroup

and maybe come to a decision.”

Council repair workers are being offered a flat increase of £1,925.

With inflation currently at 6.8 per cent, that’s a below-inflation pay rise for employees earning more than £28,308.82.

The Local Government Association, a national membership body for local authorities in England and Wales, is responsible for recommending pay.

However, Unite says local councils are not legally bound by the recommendation and is urging Southwark to pay their workers above the recommendation.

Cllr Stephanie Cryan, the council’s cabinet member for finance previously said Southwark had “respect” for the strikes but did not indicate the council would improve workers’ pay.

The postponement could come as a relief to some tenants and leaseholders.

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Southwark Council housing repair workers strike postponed

Southwark Council's Tooley Street offices.

Association (TRA) chair on the 733flat Kingswood Estate estate had said: “It will be chaos, more despair.”

Although the strikes appear to have been temporarily averted, the discontent of council workers is seen by some as another blow to Southwark’s housing department.

Earlier this year, some families’ homes became so riddled with damp and mould that schoolchildren marched on the council’s offices to demand improvements to the repairs system.

And on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, a damning Ombudsman report found that Southwark Council was failing to properly handle resident’s complaints.

On September 12, the council pledged to improve its housing repairs service and outlined an action plan.

Southwark Council were approached for comment. Unite confirmed the postponement but gave no further details.

NEWS 13

By Isabel Ramirez This Weekend is full of aweinspiring things to feast your eyes on, including the objects people have found whilst wading through the thames.

LEARN ABoUT SomE oF THE BiGGEST LiES ToLd iN HiSToRY AT THE imPERiAL WAR mUSEUm

A major exhibition opens this weekend, to shine a light on over 100 years of intrigue, deceit and real-life secret agents.

Spies, Lies and Deception explores the role, purpose and human cost of espionage, deceit and misdirection from World War One to now. One hundred and fifty objects will be on display, including official documents, art and gadgets.

Where? Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Rd, SE1 6HZ When? Starts this Friday 29 September - until April 14.

Admission: Free

ideas For this weekend

HEAd oVER To THE RiVER To SEE THoUSANdS oF WASHEd-UP ARTEFACTS

At the Mudlarking Showcase, hosted at the Museum of London Docklands, discover some of the interesting artefacts found in the Thames. The event includes a lecture on Docklands history by mudlark Jason Sandy whose past discoveries include a Roman hairpin, medieval 'knuckle duster', and three dead bodies.

There will also be workshops where you can see some of the objects discovered - everything but dead bodies of course and meet the people who found them.

Where? Museum of London Docklands, No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, E14 4AL When? Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October Admission: Free

GRAB SomE BARGAiNS AT THE ART mARKETS

Two back-to-back art fairs are on this weekend in Peckham, where visitors can

Mudlark on foreshore_- Courtesy of the Society of Thames Mudlarks pick up bespoke goods from a range of creatives.

DIY Art Market champions a diverse community of artists and publishers, providing an affordable way for them to exhibit and sell their work.

This event will showcase over 150 upand-coming, and established artists, all from a wide range of artistic backgrounds, providing visitors with the opportunity to discover a unique range of artwork, that will include - art prints, ceramics, zines, originals, publications, risograph prints, sculptures, jewellery, sewn items, and much more.

DIY Art Market is London's go-todestination to pick up artwork on a budget, whilst supporting emerging talent.

Where? Unit 8. Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN When? Saturday 30 September; from 11 am – 5 pm Admission: £1 The Independent Ceramics Market is another way to see and buy a diverse range of affordable ceramic artwork.

Pick up unique and original ceramics, from cups to art sculptures, the broad range of makers will have something for everyone.

This event brings together a community of over 50 ceramic artists, including current students, up-and-coming graduates, as well as established ceramicists from various ceramic studios, making it the ideal location for discovering a new wave of early career,

Junior park run and fitness festival coming to Brockwell Park next month

and some more established ceramic artists.

Where? Unit 8. Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN When? Sunday 1 October; 11 am – 5 pm Admission: £1

HEAd To THE BiG ToP iN PECKHAm RYE PARK

A five-day family circus is returning to Peckham, including trapeze, knife throwing and death-defying motorbike stunts.

This weekend, Zippo's Circus will descend on Peckham Rye Common as part of their UK tour.

Headlining the show are the Temujin Troupe – special guests from the

Mongolian Steppes. They perform hand voltage, skipping and aerial acts. Mongolia is one of the last places where a nomadic culture is the norm, with nearly half the country’s population living this lifestyle.

Other highlights include the motorbike Globe of Death from Brazil, fast juggling, knife throwing and whip cracking from the Czech Republic, and fearless feats of daredevil aerial artistry from UK talent Jackie Louise.

Where? Peckham Rye Common, 34 Straker's Rd, SE15 3UA When? Thursday 28 September to Monday 2 October Admission: For the �irst night only all tickets are £9; Ages 2–14 years from £13; General admission: £17 zippos.seetickets.com

museum opening tea eXhibition in october

By Herbie Russell

The hornimAn Museum will host an exhibition all about brits' favourite past-time - drinking tea.

By Herbie Russell a JoGGinG club for kids will mark its 400th run with a fitness festival at brockwell park next month.

Dozens of children aged 4 to 14 will lace up their trainers and tackle a 2km run and enjoy a music-infused workout from 9am on Sunday, October 8.

Event Director Mary Ampah said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the 400th junior parkrun event in Brockwell Park.

“The Junior Parkrun is a wonderful event that encourages children to get active and have fun. We are grateful to the volunteers who make this event possible and to the families who support their children in taking part.”

The free event is open to kids of all abilities and there is no time limit, and participants are welcome to walk if they want.

The musical workout is being provided

by Fuse Fitness, a Brixton-based fitness

club run by former Team GB swimmer Darren Fox. Since 2013, the Brockwell Parkrun has welcomed over 26,000 runners and 500 volunteers.

All people need to do is register at www. parkrun.org.uk and turn up on the day with their barcodes.

The Brockwell Parkrun and Festival will take place on Sunday, October 8. People will meet at Brockwell Lido, Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0PA at 9am.

The exhibition is called Tea (Chá, Chai, Tea) to reflect the leaf’s “global reach" and will open on Saturday, October 7.

Highlights will include beautifully decorated Chinese porcelain and vintage tins, models and posters.

There will also be a crossbow and opium pipes that highlight the connection between the Opium Wars and the imperial tea trade.

Navjot Mangat, Senior Curator of Social Practice at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, said: “The history of Britain’s favourite drink is far more complex, emotional and international than we might expect.

"From the origins of the Camellia sinensis plant and tea-drinking culture in China, to tea’s global spread and relationship to empire and identity, the exhibition brings together a multitude of voices and stories into a compelling blend of personal, historic and artistic explorations of our daily cuppa.”

The Horniman even had its own tea

company which will be explored in the exhibition. Founded in 1826, Horniman’s Tea Company evolutionised the tea trade by using mechanical devices to speed the process of filling pre-sealed packages.

To complement the exhibition, the Horniman will offer a series of events including tea tastings, themed family crafts, language tours of the exhibition and more.

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14 OPINION

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he focus of our water industry should be on protecting the environment, delivering a safe and reliable water supply, keeping bills down and fighting climate change.

The privatisation of the water industry has instead created a focus on profits for private shareholders, leaving customers paying high prices for worse services.

In my constituency, residents have been consistently failed by Thames Water over many years, with frequent leaks and bursts and water stoppages.

In 2011 a huge water main burst in Herne Hill causing catastrophic flooding from which several local businesses never recovered.

During the 'beast from the east' cold snap in 2018, hundreds of households in my constituency were left without water for several days and the arrangements for ensuring emergency supplies, particularly to vulnerable customers, were entirely inadequate.

Thames Water pipes need replacing in many places, but instead of investing in a network which is fit for purpose, Thames have relied for far too long on patch repairs which are cheaper in the short term but only result in repeated leaks and bursts when the repairs fail.

helen hayes

MP for Dulwich & West Norwood

'Failure of water industry is clear in my area' Recently Thames Water have started planned works on Townley Road, Lordship Lane and Heber Road in East Dulwich after meetings that I held with them and local Labour councillors to highlight the frequent bursts in this area. This investment to replace cast iron pipes with new modern plastic pipes which won’t rust and degrade is welcome, though it is only a tiny part of the overall investment that is needed.

Shockingly however, in an example of the chaos that results from this failing infrastructure, whilst these planned works were taking place, part of Lordship Lane nearby began to sink due to another Thames Water problem, causing huge disruption to bus routes and traffic while the sinking carriageway was repaired.

This was compounded when the repair failed almost immediately causing the road to have to be closed again.

Even more worryingly, the poor state of Thames Water’s infrastructure caused problems during the recent serious fire at a waste transfer station on Shakespeare Road in Loughborough Junction. When London Fire Brigades use of the water supply caused a series of bursts in the local area, which then meant that for 2-3 hours the pressure was too low to deliver the water that was needed to fight the fire. This meant that the fire

was able to re-establish, prolonging the period during which residents were exposed to smoke as it smouldered.

I have raised the failures of our water industry in Parliament, and directly with Ofwat and Thames Water on many occasions.

The government needs to hold Thames Water to account for these unacceptable failures and reform of our water industry is urgently needed.

were steady (without severe heat) and low rainfall – but enough to keep the trees generally watered and healthy.

The first autumn crocus will soon be flowering, joining the cheerful Gaillardia with striking deep orange-red flowers that resemble the smaller varieties of sunflower. This is a perennial and should come back each year - but seems to be fairly short-lived and can die off completely in cold, wet winters. Another plant that is much favoured for the early autumn beds is the Chrysanthemum (known as ‘Mums’ or Chrysanths) – the flowers come in a multitude of forms from open simple daisy types, or more substantial layered petal daisies - to large showy pompoms – all in a dazzling array of colours from orange, yellow and white to shades of purple and pink.

It is a tricky plant to grow successfully - Chrysanthemums will not tolerate frosts and hate dry conditions. They also dislike waterlogged soil. But if you can provide a warm sheltered spot

with fertile and well-drained soil (not always easy to get the right balance) with regular feeding and watering, Chrysanths can be a rewarding plant to grow - and are a favourite with many amateur gardeners. I prefer the smaller daisy-like ones in purple and pink such as ‘Amiko Violet’, ‘Clara Curtis’ or Chrysanthemum ‘Grandchild’ which has smallish, Lavender-pink flowers.

There are many edible plants that

grow over the autumn and winter months including Chard, Parsley and Rocket; these leafier crops may need some protection if it gets very cold with prolonged hard frosts. Parsnips, Kale, Broad beans, plus Onion sets, winter lettuces ‘Density’ and ‘Winter King’ should tolerate cold spells as will Garlic. (There is still time to plant Garlic if you missed doing this last month).

Parsley and Rocket can also be grown

in containers and window boxes, as can other winter greens (usually planted in the veg plot) such as Land cress, Lambs lettuce and Winter Purslane. For veg plant/seed suppliers try Sarah Raven at www.sarahraven.com/ products/winter-purslane www.sarahraven.com/ products/lambs-lettuce www.sarahraven.com/products/ american-land-cress

Autumn is coming B y mid-August the weather took on a more autumnal flavour. But September began with an unprecedented heatwave – as temperatures reached 33C after nearly a week, then slowly dropped to more seasonal conditions.

As daylight hours are quickly reducing there is a very different feel to the month; the autumn equinox (where day and night are of equal length) falls on 23rd September.

Work in the garden is a mixture of preparations for winter, continuing harvesting fruits and vegetables, removing summer annuals. After the annuals have been cleared, lightly rake over the soil to make space for new plants; perennials that have started to die back can be tidied and leaf debris swept up.

There is a sign of changing leaf colour; temperatures through the summer

OPINION 15

Removing public amenities is not the answer to the anti-social behaviour problem

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outhwark Council’s new tactic for tackling anti-social behaviour is removing public amenities like benches, ping pong tables and plants. Some of our parks do have serious problems with drug dealing, violence and substance misuse. But this surely isn’t the solution.

The council isn’t in an easy position. After all, the police did recommend these facilities be taken away. In Nursery Row Park, the flower walkway was blocking CCTV sight lines and, we have since learned, being used as a hiding place for weapons. The reasons for taking Camberwell Green’s amenities away are less clear, although people have often complained about people using the tables tennis tables as rowdy drinking spots. But it’s hard to see this as anything but a cack-handed approach. After all, where do you draw the line? Is the solution to just keep on removing amenities until our urban landscape is just a featureless concrete wasteland?

There is also no guarantee that this will work and it's unclear exactly what research led to this decision being made. Urban planners, like those from architecture charity Open City, say the police’s tendency to remove seating and shrubbery is contrary to good design principles, and can actually make parks more susceptible to anti-social behaviour.

And even if it does work, and the offending parties do leave Camberwell Green, aren’t we just displacing the problem elsewhere? Ping pong may not be for everyone, but few would argue it’s the root cause of criminality. Measures like these could well be symptomatic of our under-resourced and underfunded public services. Ideally, we’d see community policing and adult social care working together to tackle anti-social behaviour. But with both these bodies struggling to stay afloat, we’re left with clumsy ‘solutions’ like hacking down trees.

There are also questions about who the decision-makers were in this process. Safer Neighbourhood Police Ward Panels are community-led groups that set policing priorities. The problem is, as Inspector Tom Cornish admitted at a recent meeting, these are often poorly attended and not representative of the communities they’re designed to protect. As a result, decision-making is often vested in the hands of a very small number of people.

Southwark Council has now said these were only temporary measures but given the Burgess Park BBQ area remains closed over three years after it was shut down, it’s easy to be sceptical. The blight of anti-social behaviour has no simple solution. But removing much-loved community assets surely can’t be the answer.

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Down: 2 Act 3 Trial 4 Employ 5 Evolves 6 Tailoring 7 Operational 8 Reassessing

12 Renovator 15 Channel 17 Repast 19 Shear 21 Sea

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16 ARTS

toMMY MurPhY’S Strangers in between follows the journey of Shane - played brilliantly by alex ansdell in his professional debut - as he escapes from the violent, homophobic, smalltown rage of his elder brother ben(matthew mitcham), to find safety and solace in a rundown area of Sydney, writes Michael Holland...

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The author calls it a ‘sex comedy’ but there is little to laugh at after the naivety of Shane in the big city, or the high camp of his new friend Peter (Stephen Connery-Brown) wears off and we are left with the reality of coming out in a strange town in an era of high suicide amongst gay youth.

Shane finds a part-time job in an offlicence in Kings Cross, an area of biker gangs, red-light streets and low-rent accommodation, but where the settled gay community feel safe. Shane doesn’t, so buys a cricket bat for security on his walks home. Through his work, he meets Will (Mitcham again) and Peter, a local gay man.

Peter is older and wiser and tries to give guidance to this young runaway; Will, however, rumps him and dumps him, and leaves him with genital warts which terrifies Shane who, in his lack of experience believes it is far more serious than it is.

Due to his tender years and having run

swimming with sharks or strangers?

originAlly scepTicAl of what i thought might be a ‘boys club’ type of piece, i am pleased to say that i thoroughly enjoyed watching operation epsilon, writes Bella Christy...

Written by Alan brody and directed by andy Sandberg, this uk premiere was performed at the new Southwark playhouse elephant, one of london’s largest fringe theatres.

The play takes place in 1945 after the fall of nazi Germany. Germany’s

Golden Goose Theatre, 146 Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RR until 7th October.

Times: Tues-Sat 7.30pm, Saturday matinees 3pm.

Admission: £18 (£13 Conc, VIP Front row seats £22) www.ticketsource.co.uk/strangers-inbetween Further information is available on : www.lambcoproductions.co.uk

Stephen Connery-Brown Matthew Mitcham Alex Ansdell

Conflict and debate equals enjoyable play most important nuclear scientists have been rounded up by american and british intelligence, detained in farm hall, an estate in england. their reputation of advanced science has caused concerns about progress in nuclear fission, and the potential manufacturing of an atomic bomb. based on real-life events, this play provides a blend of heated conflict, raw emotions and moral dilemmas. despite some scientific jargon, you need no interest nor knowledge of

chemistry to be captivated by the production. as explained by director Sandberg: ‘the ideas and questions in the play aim to strike a chord with a broader audience’. this was certainly true for myself and my fellow theatregoer, who, as soon as leaving the auditorium, was eager to engage in conversation about the moral quandaries of science. not something i expected of my wednesday evening. with eleven white men on stage, not markedly dissimilar from one

from a homophobic household, Shane cannot work out his feelings so turns his confusion into self-hate which is then projected onto those those closest, who are only trying to befriend him; showing itself in vitriolic abuse in painful, hurtful scenes. When Shane’s older brother catches up with him we hear some of the trauma in their backstory that helps us make sense of their worrying behaviour in the present.

There are several laughs in Strangers in Between but it is really about how all of us need to have a circle of good friends if we have exited the family unit. The unspoken poignancy in the final scene tells us that Shane will be okay. He will be safe and among those who want to care for him.

Odd fact: Matthew Mitcham won an Olympic Gold for diving with the highest score ever for a single dive. A few swimming pool-based lines were included in the play to raise a wry smile.

another, my initial thoughts were concerned with how i would tell them apart and remember each of their characters. though i needn’t have worried, after a creative theatrical device introducing each scientist, i found that their characters were written and performed with such detail and care that each man on stage had an impressively distinct characterisation. as well as that, the worries, relationships and conflicts portrayed on stage were familiar and identifiable, making the production all the more accessible. olivier award winner, nathaniel Parker, delivered an unreserved and poignant performance of Professor otto hans, while Simon Chandler’s portrayal of Professor Max von laue exuded strength and self-assurance. both nicholas Armfield (as doctor horst korsching) and Jamie bogyo (professor friedrich von Weizacker) expertly portrayed youthful characters, their presence provoking the onstage conflicts, and mathew duckett’s portrayal of doctor erich bagge was delightfully bratty in the best way possible. while there were characters with more leading roles, the production was largely reliant on the quality of the full cast. the play

distinguishes itself as a compelling ensemble piece, with character dynamics and on-stage chemistry being particularly prominent. i am pleased to note that women make up a large number of the creatives involved. designer Janie e. howland created a dynamic set, with attention to detail that wonderfully depicted the era. it was classy ‘grandma chic’. the stage design was innovative, with two levels allowing actors to occupy different areas without feeling overcrowded or stuffy.

After two acts of conflict and debate, the play concludes with hans reading a letter from lise Meitner, the sole female scientist mentioned in the play. without revealing its contents, this letter provokes thought among both the characters on stage as well as the audience. it was a brilliant way to bring the play to a close.

Go check out the new Southwark playhouse elephant and watch operation epsilon.

Southwark Playhouse, Elephant, 1 Dante Place, SE11 4RX until 21st Oct. Times: Mon – Sat: 7.45pm; Thu & Sat: 2.30pm. Previews £16, full price £32, concessions £25.50. southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

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History Arts

The Bermondsey drinking fountain that used to sit atop a Georgian church

By Herbie Russell

A drinking fountain in Tanner Street Gardens, Bermondsey, is actually a relic of London’s Georgian past. You can walk right up to it and touch it nowadays but, 280 years ago, it was at the top of a church tower

by London Bridge.

St Olaf’s Church was first built in the 11th century and dedicated to King Olav Haraldsson, a Norwegian monarch who spread Christianity and repelled Danish invaders from the British Isles alongside Æthelred the Unready.

The church's Norman-era incarnation was replaced in 1737 with a modern design by Henry Flitcroft, featuring a stone turret at the top of its tower. This turret, crafted from Portland Stone, is that which now stands in the gardens of Tanner Street.

In the 19th century, Bermondsey rapidly industrialised and there was a decline in the parish population.

The church’s downturn in fortunes

was compounded by a devastating fire in 1843 that damaged much of the building. In 1918, the Ecclesiastical Commissioners agreed the church could be demolished.

The proposed demolition caused huge consternation and was even debated in Parliament.

Eventually, it was agreed that the church should be dismantled on the condition that the tower be preserved, and the church grounds transformed into a public park. Today, a building called St Olaf House is on the site, part of London Bridge Hospital.

The surviving turret was then relocated to Tanner Street Park in 1928 and converted into a drinking fountain. At the time, it stood at the centre of the park and would have been its focal point. Nowadays, with the park having since been expanded and redesigned, it sits at its southeastern corner. The turret no longer works as a fountain but, having been restored in 2018, it’s still a pretty sight.

The Tanner Street drinking fountain

A 1928 photo of St Olaf’s Church being demolished

The Tanner Street drinking fountain

Georgian-era dining club accepts female members after 250 years

By Herbie Russell A Georgian-era Dulwich dining club has started admitting female members - almost 250 years after it was founded.

The Dulwich Club, established in 1772, is a dining club that has treated members to banquets since before the American War of Independence.

It has all the hallmarks of a venerable society, including an inscribed ivory gavel and a tattered 250-year-old menu book. Even the entry fee of one guinea, equivalent to £1.05, is the same.

But two years ago, club secretary Ian Rankine decided to break with tradition.

The 83-year-old former stockbroker said: “It’s an old club but we have to move with the times and it’s not reasonable to limit the membership to men only. I mean, why should we?”

Interestingly, he found there were no official rules banning women but the club decided it was “best to confirm” the will of members.

“We had a special meeting and everybody was quite supportive so we wrote it into the rules,” he said.

“There were one or two people who thought it might change the atmosphere or the ethos of the place but I don’t see why it should. It’s changed very little really.”

Its function is the same as it always has been, to give people a chance for people to meet for “high quality” catered banquets twice a year.

“The atmosphere is very, very friendly, very convivial. That’s an old-fashioned word but people enjoy it,” Ian said.

Club Secretary Ian Rankine said the club had to 'move with the times' Accepting women isn’t the only change the club’s undergone over its 251-year history.

The tattered menu book, with entries dating back to 1782, shows members tucking into some unfamiliar dishes including turtle soup and boiled fowl.

Turnips, spinach, fish, turkey, chicken, pork and hunting pudding - a sweet dish made from berries and wheat bread were regularly on the menu.

The club also has an ivory gavel with its founding year inscribed on it although Ian said it’s “too fragile” to use nowadays.

In the club’s original rules, dinner was served ‘on the table precisely at half past three o’clock’. But as London's dining habits got gradually later, so did the A 1782 entry in the club's menu book club’s.

Since being established, The Dulwich

Photos and pamphlets from the 200th and 250th anniversary dinners Club has counted a host of illustrious local figures among its ranks.

Its membership has included inventor Henry Bessemer, who revolutionised the steel industry, arctic explorer Admiral Bedford Pim and Dr George Webster, founder of the British Medical Society.

They regularly host speakers who tend to be leaders in their respective fields, including writers, politicians and diplomats.

Its 50 members, including three women, meet for dinner twice yearly.

May’s spring dinner is hosted at Dulwich College while the November meeting is usually hosted at one of the livery halls or old London clubs in the West End or the City.

After reaching a low ebb of just twelve members in 1872, the club is now fully subscribed with 50 members and several are on the waiting list.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (BAWDALE ROAD, COPLESTON ROAD, FORSYTH GARDENS, LAVINGTON STREET, PLOUGH LANE, RAYMOUTH ROAD

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SURREY QUAYS ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it made, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

3.

(a) Bawdale Road, between No’s 36 (b) Copleston Road, between No’s 65 (c) Forsyth Gardens, between No’s 40 and Lorrimore Road (d) Lavington Street, opposite No’s 11 and Great Suffolk Street (e) Plough Lane, side of 379 Lordship Lane (f) Raymouth Road, between No’s 2 – No’s 10

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable crane works to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in Surrey Quays Road, between Deal Porters Way and Lower Road.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Lower Road, Brunel Road, Salter Road, Redriff Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe Old Road

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

4.

The alternative route for affected traffic will as indicated by the signs displayed

5.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

6.

The works will be in operation on the 14th and 15th October 2023. If the works are unable to go ahead, they will take place on the 21st and 22nd October 2023.

6.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

7.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 9th – 24th October (2b) 9th – 19th October (2c) 6th October (2d) 11th – 24th October (2e) 11th – 13th October (2f) 9th – 11th October

8.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th September 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 00219442-00000005 (2b) 00331396-00000005 (2c) 89637016 (2d) 16007739 (2e) SLS00081277623-0080 (2f) SLS00081242730-0045

Dated this 28th September 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 6576

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (FORSYTH GARDENS, JOHN RUSKIN STREET, TOULMIN STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable resurfacing works to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

We give notice that: Landmark Court Partnership Ltd is applying to the London Borough of Southwark for the following:

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Forsyth Gardens, from Lorrimore Road to Cooks Road. (b) John Ruskin Street, between Dale Road and Pelier Street. (c) Toulmin Street, between Lant Street and Great Suffolk Street

3.

“Minor Material Amendment to the approved Liberty of Southwark development (formerly known as Landmark Court) ref. 19/AP/0830 to facilitate changes to the approved office and residential buildings.

Changes to include additional floorspace, office use of 15 Southwark Street, alongside amendments to approved plant enclosures, public realm and landscaping and incorporation of a permanent structure to house archaeology finds within the site.”

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Lorrimore Road or Cooks Road, operatives on site will allow resident access where possible. (2b) Diversion A: John Ruskin Street, Camberwell Road, Wyndham Road, Camberwell New Road. Diversion B: John Ruskin Street, Camberwell New Road, Wyndham Road, Camberwell Road (2c) Great Suffolk Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Lant Street

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 6th October 2023 08:00 to 18:00. (2b) 1st November and 2nd November 2023 between 08:00 and 18:00. (2c) 23rd and 24th October 2023 between 08:00 and 18:00

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Notice under Article 13 of Application for Planning Permission Proposed Development at: Liberty of Southwark (formerly Landmark Court), land bounded by Southwark Street, Redcross Way & Union Street, London,SE1 1RQ

Any owner* of the land or tenant** who wishes to make representations about this application should write to London Borough of Southwark, 5th Floor Hub 2, PO Box 64529, London, SE1P 5LX within 21 days beginning with the date of publication of this notice.

Signed: Lichfields On behalf of: Landmark Court Partnership Ltd Date: 28th September 2023 * “owner” means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years, or, in the case of development consisting of the winning or working of minerals, a person entitled to an interest in a mineral of the land (other than oil, gas, gold or silver). ** ”tenant” means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

Statement of owners’ rights The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retains or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or in a lease.

Statement of agricultural tenants’ rights The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants’ security of tenure.

Dated this 28th September 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 6631 (2b) 6738 (2c) 6718

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable resurfacing works to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Lower Road, between Rotherhithe Tunnel Road and Gomm Road. (b) Lower Road, between Gomm Road and Hawkstone Road (c) Lower Road, from Hawkstone Road to Redriff Road (d) Lower Road, from Redriff Road to Plough Way (e) Lower Road, at the junction of Plough Way (f) Lower Road, from Plough Way to Evelyn Street

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Diversion A: Brunel Road, Salter Road, Redriff Road. Diversion B: Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe New Road, join diversion A. (2b) Hawkstone Road (head southeast), Rotherhithe new Road, Warndon Street, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays Road.

(2c) Diversion A: Hawkstone Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays Road. Diversion B: Rotherhithe Old Road, Surrey Quays road, Redriff Road (2d) None required, lane closure only.

(2e) Diversion A: Lower Road, Evelyn Street, Grove Street. Diversion B: Plough Way, Grove Street (2f) Lower Road, Plough Way, Grove Street

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link.

Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building;

FLAT 5 AND FLAT 6 130 - 134 BERMONDSEY (Contact: Eleanor Heagney 020 7525 5403) 5.

WALL EAST LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 23/AP/2600) 26 Sep 2023 - comments to be received to replace Roof extension to Flats 5 & 6, in orderDated: 6. within 21 days of this date. the existing dormer with a wider dormer, (FlatPLATTS Director of Planning and STEPHEN replacement window to the south elevation to the 5) and replacement glazed sliding doorsGrowth west elevation (Flat 5). (Within: Edward III’s Rotherhithe CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 07548097486) 4 LORRIMORE SQUARE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE17 3QT (Ref: 23/AP/2561) Proposed terrace and steel staircase to rear elevation with replacement window to door for access. Replacement of windows / doors to front and rear elevations. (Within: Sutherland Square CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 07548097486) 55 CALTON AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7DF (Ref: 23/AP/2601) Proposed works to replace the existing conservatory with a new single storey side infill extension; increase the height of the rear outrigger roof to create a new bedroom within the attic space, with associated roof lights. The reconfiguration of the outrigger’s first floor window and door to the terrace, and the replacement of the second floor rear dormer with a wider dormer window. Window replacements to front, rear and side elevations. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 07548097486) 8 BOROUGH MARKET, ROAST AT THE FLORAL HALL SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 1TL (Ref: 23/AP/2196) Listed building consent for new entrance metal frame feature to delineate entrance line, new signage to existing locations and provision of vinyl decals to Borough market side elevation [Not Floral Hall faced]. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB

7.

The address of the Licensing Authority where the register is kept and the application may be inspected during normal business hours is: Licensing Authority, London Borough of Lewisham, Holbeach Office, 9 Holbeach Road, London SE6 4TW or on the Council`s website: www.lewisham.gov.uk Email licensing@lewisham.gov.uk Any representations by any other person or responsible authority must be received in writing by the Licensing Authority by 23rd October 2023 stating the nature and grounds for making such representation. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application.

The maximum fine on summary conviction for this offence is an unlimited fine.

GT Licensing Consultants Tel 07810 826778 em: gtlicensingconsultants@googlemail.com

The works will be in operation at the following times and dates; (2a) 21:00 on 16th October to 05:00 on 17th October 2023 and 21:00 17th October to 05;00 on 18th October 2023.

(2b) 21:00 on 18th October to 05:00 on 19th October 2023 (2c) 21:00 on 19th October to 05:00 on 20th October 2023 (2d) 21:00 on 20th October to 05:00 on 21st October 2023 (2e) 21:00 on 23rd October to 05:00 on 24th October 2023 and 21:00 on 24th October to 05:00 on 25th October 2023.

(2f) 21:00 on 26th October to 05:00 on 27th October 2023 and 21:00 on 27th October until 05:00 on 28th October 2023.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 28th September 2023 Ian Law , Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street , PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CHAMPION PARK, SHARRATT STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, BUS LANE SUSPENSION) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it made, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in: (a) Champion Park, suspend west bound bus lane between Grove Lane and Denmark Hill. (b) Sharratt Street, at its junction with Ilderton Road

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2b) Sharratt Street, Lovelinch Close, Rollins Street, Ilderton Road.

4.

Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 9th to the 30th October 2023 (2b) 16th to the 27th October 2023

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Notice of Application for a New Premises Licence Under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Notice is hereby given that Mr Itrae Paul Evans has applied to the London Borough of Lewisham Council for a new premises licence for Evans Supermarket, 36 Winslade Way, Catford, London SE6 4JU to permit the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises from 08.00 to 19.00 daily all week.

The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

Dated this 28th September 2023 Ian Law Traffic Manager London Borough of Southwark Network Management Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 6679/76951569 (2b) SEC50/SHARRATTST

Call 020 7232 1639 to inquire about placing a public notice

PUBLIC NOTICES 27

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

GILKES PLACE PERMANENT POINT ROAD CLOSURE

DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES – B31

The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Gilkes Place area) Traffic Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and Loading restrictions) (Gilkes Place area) Order 202* 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effects of the Orders would be:(a) in GILKES PLACE to introduce a point road closure south-west of its junction with Gilkes Crescent, in which all motor vehicles will be restricted access - the restrictions will be enforceable using traffic signs and removable bollards and there will be exemptions provided for emergency services and for vehicles used in maintenance; (b) extend existing 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) in GILKES CRESCENT southwest side (across its junction with Gilkes Place) by 3 metres each side of the junction, and add a total of 14 metres new 'at any time' loading restrictions (double kerb blips) on the existing and extended lengths of 'at any time' waiting restrictions; (c) add a total of 8 metres new 'at any time' loading restrictions on existing 'at any time' waiting restrictions in GILKES PLACE on both sides from the south-western kerb-line of Gilkes Crescent to a point 4 metres south-west of that kerb-line; and (d) add new 'at any time' waiting restrictions and new 'at any time' loading restrictions (i) 21 metres in GILKES CRESCENT north-east side (opposite its junction with Gilkes Place), and (ii) a total of 47 metres in GILKES PLACE on both sides from a point 4 metres south-west of the south-western kerbline of Gilkes Crescent to a point 27.5 metres south-west of that kerb-line.

NOTES: (1) The ‘Prescribed routes’ Order would supersede similar provisions at the location described in 2(a) above, implemented by way of experimental Orders made under section 9 of the 1984 Act (which would be revoked). (2) All measurements are in metres and are approximate.

3. For more information about these proposals please contact Nazihah Begum of the Council's Highways – Transport Projects team Highways@southwark.gov.uk.

4. Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Orders, and a statement of the Council's reasons for making the Orders) may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders; paper or digital copies of plans showing the location and effect of the Orders and the supporting documents may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH - from the date of this Notice until the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for booking details.

5. Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to the proposals, may use our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; or send a statement in writing to: Traffic Order Consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO2324011 Gilkes Place’ by 19 October 2023. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

6. Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter, form or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

Dated 28 September 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK SCHOOL STREETS PROGRAMME: JAMES ALLEN'S GIRLS' SCHOOL The London Borough of Southwark (Pedestrian and cycle zones) (James Allen's Girls' School) Traffic Order 2023 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 28 September 2023 it has made the above Order under sections 6 and 124 of, and Part IV of Schedule 9 to, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effects of the Order are to introduce a pedestrian and cycle zone in GREEN DALE, in the vicinity of James Allen’s Girls’ School. All motor vehicles except permit holders would be prohibited from entering or proceeding in the part of Green Dale from the north-western kerb-line of East Dulwich Grove north-westward for a distance of 115.5 metres (which includes the entirety of the north-east to south-west arm of Green Dale), between 8.00 am and 9.00 am and between 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm (Monday to Friday, during school term time, as determined by the James Allen’s Girls’ School).

Permits allowing vehicles to enter the ‘School Streets’ pedestrian and cycle zones would be available to residents of premises located within the zone, to registered carers or residents of premises located within the zone, to disabled person’s blue badge holders who are school staff, carers or dropping off and/or collecting pupils to the school and to SEND vehicles, by application to the Council. Exemptions would also apply in respect of emergency service vehicles.

NOTE: This Order supersedes similar provisions at the above location implemented by way of an experimental Order made under section 9 of the 1984 Act (which is revoked).

3. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 2 October 2023, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 28 September 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (DPPP B31) Order 2023 The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places and waiting restrictions) (DPPP B31) Order 2023 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 28 September 2023 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effect of the orders are:(a) to provide new disabled persons parking places (DPPPs), 6.6 metres in length (unless otherwise specified), which would operate at any time and may be used without time limit by vehicles displaying a valid disabled persons 'blue badge', at the following locations:ACHILLES CLOSE south-east side, outside Nos. 21 and 25 Achilles Close; ASTBURY ROAD south side, outside Nos. 69 and 71 Astbury Road; BEAUVAL ROAD south-west side, outside Nos. 44 and 46 Beauval Road; BELLENDEN ROAD east side, outside Nos. 277/279 Bellenden Road; BURCHELL ROAD west side, outside Nos. 51/53 Burchell Road; CHANDLER WAY (i) south-west side, side of No. 34 Lynbrook Grove, and (ii) south-west side, outside No. 40 Chandler Way; CRANE STREET south-east side, outside Nos. 4 and 6 Crane Street; GYLCOTE CLOSE north-east side, outside No. 4 Gylcote Close; HANSLER ROAD north-east side, outside Nos. 25 and 27 Hansler Road; HAYMERLE ROAD south-west side, outside No. 7 Haymerle Road; JOCELYN STREET south-west side, outside Nos. 18 and 19 Jocelyn Street; LANDCROFT ROAD south-west side, outside No. 72 Landcroft Road; LORDSHIP LANE north-west side, outside No. 174 Lordship Lane; LYNDHURST WAY south-west side, outside No. 136 Lyndhurst Way; MARMORA ROAD north-west side, outside No. 36 Marmora Road; MARSDEN ROAD north-east side, outside No. 35 Marsden Road; NORWAY GATE north-east side, outside No. 2 Norway Gate; OXENFORD STREET north-east side, outside Nos. 21 and 23 Oxenford Street; PECKHAM PARK ROAD north-west side, outside No. 122 Peckham Park Road; PLAYFIELD CRESCENT north-east side, outside Nos. 14 and 16 Playfield Crescent; ROPE STREET south-east side, outside Nos. 310 to 327 Rope Street standing at an angle of 90° to the kerb (5.5m in length and 3.6m in width; with an area of hatched markings 1.2m in width); ROTHERHITHE STREET south-west side, outside No. 442 Rotherhithe Street; RUSHWORTH STREET south-west side, opposite Nos. 1 to 19 Ripley Buildings, Rushworth Street; SOMERTON ROAD north-west side, outside No. 7 Somerton Road; ST AIDAN'S ROAD south-east side, outside No. 21 St Aidan's Road; SUNRAY AVENUE north-west side, outside Nos. 1 to 15 Cassinghurst, Sunray Avenue; UPLAND ROAD south side, outside Nos. 2 and 4 Upland Road; NOTES: (1) The measures in 2 (b)-(j) are made so as to accommodate the provision of the new DPPPs in those locations referred to above. (2) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed, ‘shared-use’ refers to parking places in which holders of a valid permit for the CPZ listed or ‘pay’ paid ticket holders are permitted to park within the permitted hours. (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking (b) in CPZ ‘B’ LYNDHURST WAY split and reduce in length existing ‘permit’ by 6.6m (a total of 46.5m remains) south-west side, outside No. 136 Lyndhurst Way; (c) in CPZ ‘C2’ RUSHWORTH STREET reduce in length existing ‘permit’ by 6.6m (10.5m remains) south-west side, opposite Nos. 1 to 18 Ripley Buildings, Rushworth Street; (d) in CPZ 'P' SUNRAY AVENUE (i) reduce in length existing 'shared-use' by 7.7m (17m remains) and (ii) add 1m ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) north-west side, outside Nos. 1 to 15 Cassinghurst, Sunray Avenue; (e) in CPZ ‘PW’ (i) split and reduce in length existing 'permit' by 6.6m in BELLENDEN ROAD (a total of 74m remains) east side, outside Nos. 277/279 Bellenden Road and in MARSDEN ROAD (a total of 37.5m remains) north-east side, outside No. 35 Marsden Road, and (ii) OXENFORD STREET reduce in length existing 'permit' by 6.6m (38.5m remains) north-east side, outside Nos. 21 and 23 Oxenford Street; (f) in CPZ ‘R’ (i) CHANDLER WAY reduce in length existing 'permit' by 6.6m (21.5m remains) southwest side, side of No. 34 Lynbrook Grove, (ii) CHANDLER WAY split and reduce in length existing 'permit' by 6.6m (a total of 50m remains) south-west side, outside No. 40 Chandler Way, and (iii) CRANE STREET reduce in length existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m (17.5m remains) south-east side, outside Nos. 4 and 6 Crane Street; (g) in CPZ ‘S’ (i) split and reduce in length existing 'permit' by 6.6m in NORWAY GATE (a total of 31.5m remains) north-east side, outside No. 2 Norway Gate, and in ROTHERHITHE STREET (a total of 89m remains) south-west side, outside No. 442 Rotherhithe Street, and (ii) ROPE STREET convert two 'permit' bays to one DPPP standing at an angle of 90° to the kerb (5.5m in length and a total of 5m in width) south-east side, outside Nos. 310 to 327 Rope Street; (h)in CPZ ‘T’ (i) HAYMERLE ROAD reduce in length existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m (6m remains) southwest side, outside No. 7 Haymerle Road, (ii) JOCELYN STREET reduce in length existing 'permit' by 6.6m (11.5m remains) south-west side, outside Nos. 18 and 19 Jocelyn Street, and (iii) PECKHAM PARK ROAD split and reduce in length existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m (a total of 44.5m remains) northwest side, outside No. 122 Peckham Park Road; (i) in CPZ ‘TS’ reduce in length exiting ‘permit’ by 6.6m in ACHILLES CLOSE (9.5m remains) southeast side, outside Nos. 21 and 25 Achilles Close; and (j) to remove existing ‘unlimited stay’ DPPPs that are no longer needed from the following locations: o/s No. 5 COLWELL ROAD, o/s No. 98 GORDON ROAD, and o/s No. 82 HINDMANS ROAD. 3. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 2 October 2023, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 28 September 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

To place a public notice, please email em@cm-media.co.uk or call 02 07232 1639 Our weekly deadline is 4pm on Tuesday

28 PUBLIC NOTICES LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003

ST GEORGE’S WAY PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (St George’s Way) Traffic Order 2023 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 28 September 2023 it has made the above Order under sections 6 and 124 of, and Part IV of Schedule 9 to, the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effects of the Order, the intention of which is to continue the improvement of local air quality, promote sustainable travel (walking and cycling) and deter motor vehicle through traffic in the North Peckham area, are:- in ST GEORGE’S WAY, to prohibit motor vehicles from entering into or proceeding in that part of St George’s Way which lies between the north-eastern kerb-line of Chandler Way and the western kerb-line of Bibury Close (at its westernmost junction with St George’s Way).

The road closure would be operational ‘at any time’ and all days of the week. Exceptions to the restrictions described above would be provided for emergency services vehicles and for vehicles used for road maintenance or cleansing purposes. These restrictions would be indicated by traffic signs and physically enforced by ANPR cameras.

NOTE: This Order supersedes similar provisions at the above location implemented by way of an experimental Order made under section 9 of the 1984 Act (which is revoked).

3. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 2 October 2023, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details.

4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 28 September 2023 Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

The proposed variation is as follows: To extend our current opening hours (11:00-23:00 Sun-Sat) to those detailed below: Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday to Saturday

11:00 11:00

01:00 04:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday to Saturday

11:00 11:00

01:00 04:00

Opening hours:

Sunday to Wednesday Thursday to Saturday

11:00 11:00

01:00 04:00

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we MMy FACTORY have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of MMy FACTORY 1 WALWORTH SQUARE SE17 1GA The proposed variation is as follows: Films; Plays, Indoor sporting events, Boxing or wrestling entertainments, Live music Recorded music, and Performances of dance Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

08:00 08:00

23:00 00:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

08:00 08:00

23:00 00:00

The provision of late night refreshment:

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

08:00 08:00

23:00 00:00

Opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

08:00 08:00

23:00 00:00

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 18th August 2023

Please take notice that I / we The Axis Bermondsey Ltd have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of The Axis, 141 Ormside Street, SE15 1TF

Date of application: 22nd September 2023

SPORT 29 Photo by Mark Sandom

tom lays down lawes

Hamlet fail to recover while Fish defeat Erith

By John Kelly dulWich hAmleT couldn’t recover from the concession of two early goals as they were beaten 2-1 by hornchurch in the isthmian league Premier division on Tuesday night.

© Mark Sandom

All-rounder claims fivewicket haul as to edge Surrey closer to title

By Alex Smith Tom lAWes claimed back-to-back five-wicket hauls on day one against hampshire this week as Surrey bagged three of the five points needed to be crowned lV= insurance County Championship winners.

All-rounder Lawes pulled out the Hampshire middle-order for his third fivefor of the season – worth five for 27 – with Kemar Roach picking up three for 41.

Hampshire built their below-par 219 around Ben Brown’s positive 78, before Mohammad Abbas pinned back Surrey to end the day on 47 for two - a deficit of 172.

Surrey needed five points to be confirmed county champions for a second year in a row – even if they failed to do so all they’d need to do is avoid defeat to prevent Essex from overtaking them.

Early morning rain saw the toss, and play, delayed by an hour before Surrey choose to bowl – with Jamie Smith and Will Jacks likely to boost the batting latter in the game, once they return from England duty.

It took until the ninth over for Surrey to open up the Hampshire top-order as Toby Albert jabbed unconvincingly at Roach to

edge to second slip Jamie Overton.

In the West Indian’s following over, he found Nick Gubbins chopping on a floaty ball outside off stump.

Point one of five was chalked off in the 18th over when James Vince back foot swish was gobbled by Overton to hand Lawes his first wicket with his fourth ball.

The pitch didn’t appear to have any demons in but Hampshire’s batters struggled to escape the accurate Surrey bowler’s clasp.

Fletcha Middleton was a fine example of this as he battled hard for 52 balls before losing the battle of patience against Jordan Clark – who cleaned out his off stump.

Lawes had been forced to wait until senior bowlers Roach, Dan Worrall, Jordan Clark and Overton had their go, but the 20-yearold out-shone them all.

The pace bowler claimed five for 105 against Northamptonshire last week and slaughtered the Hampshire middle-order.

After Vince, Tom Prest was Lawes’ next victim when last week’s century-maker followed his captain in wafting on the backfoot – this time Ben Foakes grabbed the simple catch.

The match-winning in Hampshire’s sensational victory over Essex last week, which put the title in Surrey’s hands, Liam

Dawson failed to replicate his heroics as he drove to second slip.

Ian Holland stuck around to put on 33 with Brown – who was starting to get into his work – before Roach returned to strangle him down the legside.

Brown was forced to guide the tail through things to get the score towards respectability, with stands of 55 and 45 with James Fuller and Kyle Abbott.

The wicketkeeper has had a disappointing season with the bat in the Championship, with this his third fifty of the campaign. His best being the 95 he scored in the reverse fixture at the Kia Oval in April.

His ten boundaries all came square or behind the wicket on his way to a 63-ball half-century.

Fuller fell after a nicely crafted 25 when he was lbw to spinner Cam Steel before Brown gave a fourth wicket to Lawes and a fourth catch to second slip Overton. A third point in the bag for the Brown Caps.

Mohammad Abbas was the last to fall for a four-ball duck when Lawes pinned him leg before.

Surrey had 20 overs to bat out under the now clean-skied Ageas Bowl with 300 in their sights to win the title.

Abbas had other ideas as Dom Sibley

faintly edged behind and Rory Burns played onto his own stumps for evening figures of two for 20.

But Ryan Patel and Sai Sudharsan carefully guided the visitors to the close.

“A very good day,” Lawes said. “We always wanted to bowl first, it looked a good wicket and to bowl them out for what we did was a phenomenal effort.

“It is a very nice feeling to contribute to the team in a very important game to win the Championship and end the season on top.

“I’m pleased with the way I’m bowling but know how quickly it can change. I’m in a purple period where the rhythm just feels good and you can hit your areas consistently and try a few things.

“It is a hell of a bowling attack to be a part of with the experience of Frankie and Kemar, Jamie has played Test match cricket and Jordan is unbelievable. To be part of it is special.

“The talk at the beginning of the day was to bring the intensity and play the game like we would play any others – to outright win it and not worry about whatever we needed to win.

“The focus [Wednesday] will be trying to put on a big score and then win the game.”

and Rowland faced a really difficult task without the benefit of a training session with the team, and with a squad suffering from illness throughout the camp. Some players volunteered to play despite feeling after-effects, and the outcome was a much-improved performance against promotion-chasing Fulham at Motspur Park, and despite the result this was arguably their best performance of the season.

The Lionesses started the game well on a perfect grass pitch, and they took the lead when Chloe Burr’s brilliant cross was headed home at the far post by seventeenyear-old Melissa Jones, one of the stars of last season’s double cup-winning under-18 side.

goalkeeper Wiktoria Gmiterek, called up only the day of the match, gave a calm performance and superbly saved a penalty to maintain the lead.

This was a strange game in many ways, and Emma Whitter’s brilliant run from deep and finish into the bottom corner was bizarrely ruled offside, as she had actually run on to her own headed pass.

In the second half, Russell and Rowland were forced to make changes as players tired, and the Lionesses conceded two scrappy goals.

Fulham are a strong side and they sensed the tiredness in the Millwall team, and they were now in the ascendancy.

Strangely, the well-practised multi-ball arrangement was ostentatiously removed.

Undaunted, the Lionesses went after an equaliser. But they were caught on

the break when they lost the ball with everyone in the Fulham half and the hosts added a third.

In added-time, another seventeen-yearold member of last season’s youth team, Ellen Napper, reduced the arrears with a great header from a corner, but the visitors were edged out.

This was a performance of character, and every player played their part, however drained they were feeling.

The Lionesses are in Women’s FA Cup second qualifying round action at Greater London League side Regents Park Rangers - who are two tiers below - this Sunday at 2pm. As two-time winners of the competition, Millwall are looking for a run into the latter stages to give everyone involved a big boost after a difficult couple of weeks.

Battling Lionesses edged out after draining week fulhAm 3-2 Millwall lionesses

By Jeff Burnige There WAs a new but familiar management team in the Millwall lionesses dugout last weekend, wjth assistant manager alex russell and first-team coach Adam rowland appointed the previous Friday following the sudden resignation of the experienced keith boanas.

Three successive defeats and a position near the foot of the L&SERWFL Premier Division table had not met the expectations of the club or of Boanas, and issues between the two had surfaced, culminating in his untimely resignation the Thursday before the game.

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Former Millwall captain Steve Morison’s side raced into a two-goal lead courtesy of a brace from Liam Nash inside ten minutes.

Hakan Hayrettin’s visitors fought back and halved the deficit through Adrian Clifton with eleven minutes left.

Dulwich are sixteenth in the table with seven points from seven games and travel to seventeenth-place Cheshunt this Saturday for a 3pm kickoff. in the scefl premier division on Tuesday, fisher defeated erith Town 4-2.

Thomas Ngegba scores for the Fish.

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Thomas Ngegba and Manny Shoderu scored in the first half and Conor Darwish and Eniye Amgbaduba after the break.

Ajay Ashanike’s side are third after nine games, two points off leaders Glebe. The Fish are at Holmesdale in the league this Saturday at 3pm. also in the Premier division last saturday, Stansfeld lost 2-1 at home to deal Town after ben hermitage’s equaliser in the 75th minute wasn’t enough to earn a point.

The Stans were in action at Sutton Athletic on Wednesday evening as they aimed to add to their solitary league win this season. in the london & south east regional women’s Football league premier division, dulwich hamlet were 6-1 winners at aylesford.

Lily Price, Phoebe Read and Asia Harbour Brown scored three goals in a four-minute blitz in the first half.

After the break, Shakira Kafero Roberts scored a double either side of substitute Lucy Monkman’s goal.

Dulwich are at Barking in the second qualifying round of the Women’s FA Cup this Sunday at 2pm.

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lions pay the penalty Zian Flemming misses spotkick as millwall hang on for goalless draw at West Brom

SKY BET CHAmPioNSHiP Millwall - 0 west Brom - 0

date: Saturday 23 September, 2023 Attendance: 22,325 man of the match: Ryan Leonard Referee: Tom Nield

By Kiro Evans ZiAn flemming missed a penalty before Millwall had to cling on during a second half West bromwich Albion onslaught to take a point away from the hawthorns.

The Baggies hit the crossbar twice and looked certain to pull a rabbit out of the hat as the match wore on.

But they could not find a way through and the Lions somehow survived to take a point back to London in their first goalless draw of the season.

Millwall are now unbeaten in their last five trips in all competitions to West Brom but haven't won in the league there since 2001.

That stat might have been different had Flemming converted his golden opportunity.

Millwall were the slightly stronger team until that penalty miss.

Key to this was the midfield axis of Flemming, Allan Campbell and De Norre that was back in play after the successful combination against Rotherham.

West Brom did not offer much before the break to threaten Bartosz Bialkowski, playing his first Championship away game since August 2022.

It was penalty heartache for Zian Flemming in the first half at The Hawthorns Millwall then had a chance to pounce upon their slow start when defender Kyle Bartley bizarrely allowed the ball to flick off his hand after Ryan Longman flung in a corner.

Referee Tom Nield pointed to the spot but Flemming's penalty was too close

to Alex Palmer, who dived low down to his right to push it away.

The moment encouraged the home side who ended the half stronger and then began the second half like a house on fire.

Matt Phillips had two chances from close range which somehow stayed

out before Erik Pieters forced an awkward save out of Bialkowski.

The Baggies' two best chances were still to come with only the crossbar denying Brandon Thomas-Asante's header before Alex Mowatt also hit the woodwork with a whipped free-kick from the edge of the box.

The Lions looked increasingly like they were going to cave under pressure and offered little outlet going forward in the second half.

The defence held firm with Jake Cooper the military commander and Ryan Leonard his main lieutenant under the heavy bombardment at The Hawthorns. They were both outstanding.

A combined nine substitutes from both teams between the 66th minute and the 82nd saw much of the energy drained out the game.

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan called upon the likes of ex-Millwall star Jed Wallace and John Swift off the bench while Rowett changed to a back four and brought on fresher legs to try and repel the home side.

Millwall had to fight and scrap and claw their way out of trouble but for the second time this month they somehow managed to grab a very credible point from a difficult trip to the West Midlands.

After the game, Rowett said: “It’s never an easy place to come. I think they’ve got a good side, particularly at home.

I thought first half we were excellent.

I thought we kept and moved the ball well. I thought we looked quite comfortable and then we got the penalty.

“Clearly you expect to be 1-0 up just because of the nature of that situation – I’m sure Zian will be disappointed to not add his second goal in two games – but the keeper saved it and it sort of gave them a little bit of a lift.

“Sometimes you have to dig in the Championship to get a point and a clean sheet and I thought we did that fantastically well.”

leonard hails lions' summer rebuild

The in-form defender thinks the squad is in good shape to challenge EXCLUSiVE

By Kiro Evans ryAn leonArd believes Millwall's recruitment has been getting "better and better" every year as they look to finally crack their dream of Premier league promotion.

The 31-year-old has been at The Den since August 2018 and has seen the Lions come close to making it into the play-offs on multiple occasions.

A busy summer in the transfer window has left Millwall looking poised to challenge again after some exciting players joined the team and are now beginning to flourish.

And fan favourite Leonard, who has played an important role in the back three so far this season, is impressed with what he sees.

He told our paper: "Every year it seems to be getting stronger. We seem to be bringing in better and better players each year. That's not to say a couple of years ago our squad wasn't good because it was strong. Look at what the manager has built, we're

knocking on the door to the play-offs every single year. We're climbing the table each year.

"I think this year the manager has bought in some really good players again. Obviously, we've kept hold of a lot good players as well, which always helped. We've got 20-21 players now that are quite capable of coming in, playing games and starting in the team.

"You look at the first game [against Middlesbrough] for example, and Rom [Esse] Aidomo [Emakhu], two young lads came in, scored and got an assist, done really well and those two have been key for us even though the last few games they haven't had a lot of minutes.

But they're going to come into their own. They're two really good young players, they work hard in training, I think they're going to be a really successful part of our season."

Millwall's biggest issue at the moment are injuries, with two of Leonard's defensive colleagues Shaun Hutchinson and Murray Wallace out at the moment.

Goalkeeper Matija Sarkic also who faces months on the sidelines.

Leonard has a history of injury issues and says the squad work hard to "rally"

around crocked players.

He said: "I've had like three or four years where I've struggled with longterm injuries and it's mentally one of those where it's hard to get yourself around it. The first couple of weeks is probably the hardest I would say. To get your head in the right mindset to think right, now I've got a period of time where I've got to get back fit. I have to get back on the training pitch before I can even get involved with the team.

[Injuries are] part and parcel in football but it doesn't make it any easier even though it's part of the game.

"I think that's where the squad comes in. You've got to get around the lads and rally around them. We did it with George Honeyman and Honey's nearly back now. It's always hard because you're kind of on the outskirts because you're not training, you're not travelling. You're working in the gym by yourself at times and it takes a lot of mental strength to come back from those long-term injuries.

"It's something we all go through and we all need to rally around those players that are struggling and we just need to get them through."

Ryan Leonard has started Millwall's last five games league games after barely featuring in the first three

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Casper De Norre has impressed fans with recent performances

New Millwall midfield star is adapting to London and bringing his favourite treats over from Belgium EXCLUSiVE

By Kiro Evans cAsper de norre is learning to love life in england - even if he can't find his favourite snacks in the supermarkets.

Millwall's new midfield maestro has become the flavour of the month in south-east London and impressed fans with his crisp passing.

Despite the acclaim the 26-yearold, who signed from Belgian club Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the summer, has not savoured every moment.

A back injury caused him to miss a couple of games last month while he also took a while to feel settled off the pitch after uprooting his life for Millwall.

But now things are looking up for the De Norre, whose only issue is the lack of his favourite condiments and crisp flavours in British shops.

He told our paper: "In the beginning it was difficult. You're used to being at home in Belgium and then all of a sudden you go to England and you're in a hotel for 10 days or two weeks.

"In the end from the moment I was in the apartment, it went better because I like to have my own place and I think until the first international break, I had to sort out a lot of things in the apartment, with the car and insurance but now I think everything is sorted so I can focus more on football and life in

general.

"I went to central London a couple of times, been to a restaurant and everything and that was nice. I think London is, especially at my age of 26, a big city and there's a lot to discover. The beginning was difficult to adapt but I think it went up quite quickly. Also with my teammates, it's a really good group.

They welcomed me very warmly.

"The food's alright. When I go grocery shopping, it's [mostly] the same thing but some things are different. For example, ketchup.

In Belgium we also have curry ketchup. It doesn't exist here. I always had it in Belgium. I asked my girlfriend to take one big bottle for me so she took it with her [when she travelled to England]. It's the small things they don't have or they don't know that exists in Belgium.

"There's also a specific kind of crisps that they don't have here. It's Lays oven-baked Paprika. Paprika crisps they don't really have a lot here. So I asked someone who was visiting from Belgium to bring some bags for me so now I have a little stash."

While De Norre admits he finds the Championship to be a "weird league" due to the randomness of the results, he has not struggled adapting and particularly impressed during the 3-0 win over Rotherham United.

The Belgian said training sessions rather than the matches themselves have offered the biggest difference.

He said: "I think I'm still trying

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to play the same way I played in Belgium. Just try to control the pace of the game and get a lot of the ball.

Of course, in the beginning, when you don't know everyone, it's a little bit more difficult. But now I think the last few games, it went better and better to start asking for the ball and then try to get the balls and start to get the tempo into the game.

"In Belgium, we had more training sessions where, total distance-wise, it was longer. It was like sometimes one hour 30, two hours training, but the tempo was a little bit lower, the pace was lower, the intensity was a little bit lower and we trained more.

But here [at Millwall] we trained a little bit less, but the intensity is way higher, so my body needs needed to adapt. So I think that's also now going quite well."

Lions fans have taken quickly to their new man, who has recently formed an exciting midfield trio with Zian Flemming and Luton Town loanee Allan Campbell.

And De Norre equally enjoys entertaining the Millwall faithful and hearing their songs.

He added: "They're really nice.

Especially the first home game against Bristol City was really loud because of the [tributes to John Berylson]. Then against Leeds, because of the rivalry, it was also really loud. When they do the "Milllll..." [chant] it was really nice.

It's really nice to play in front of them."

Millwall vs. Swansea

The Den, Sat 30th September 15:00

Slow-starters Swansea head to the Den

By Kiro Evans

sWAnseA ciTy are looking to kick their season into high gear as they prepare to face Millwall.

Wes Harding will be hoping for game time after more injuries hit Millwall's defence

The Welsh side had endured their longest winless start to a campaign since 1991 before last week's much needed 3-0 victory over fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday.

That result could work either way for Millwall - either it could energise the Swans or it could relieve some pressure off their players and result in complacency.

Either way, Gary Rowett will be looking for his side to build upon their last two results - a comfortable 3-0 win over Rotherham United and a hard-fought goalless draw at West Bromwich Albion.

The two performances underlined the two things that Millwall have generally been good at for some time: overwhelming opponents at home with relentless energy

and sitting in and getting draws in games less determined teams would have lost.

The results mean Millwall ended the weekend just two points off the top six and with four clean sheets from their opening eight games, two stats that are encouraging after a mixed start to the season. Less welcoming are the pattern of injuries that has begun to afflict the Lions, with Kevin Nisbet going off against Rotherham with an ankle issue and Tom Bradshaw picking up a knock which led to his substitution against West Brom. Nisbet could be back but Bradshaw, Shaun Hutchinson and Matija Sarkic and Murray Wallace will all be out.

While Millwall were battling it out at The Hawthorns, just over 100 miles away thousands of Swansea fans were breathing a collective sigh of relief during the win over Sheffield Wednesday. Goals from Jamal Lowe, Jerry Yates and Charlie Patino secured the three points to take some of

the pressure off new manager Michael Duff.

The former Barnsley boss, who replaced Russell Martin during the summer, was coming under fire after a slow start.

A few days before the win against Wednesday, Swansea had led most of the game away against QPR before conceding a stoppage time Lyndon Dykes equaliser.

The Swans have also twice led 1-0 at half time this season before eventually losing 2-1 against both Preston North End and Bristol City. The Welsh club sit just outside the Championship's relegation spots, which is some contrast to a decade ago when they had finished ninth in the Premier League, won the League Cup and beat Valencia 3-0 away in the Europa League.

Despite their struggles, Swansea will pose a threat with Arsenal loanee Patino, 19, former Blackpool striker Jerry Yates and speedy winger Josh Ginnelly among those who Millwall will have to watch closely.

But Ginnelly may not be fit after he went off injured against Sheffield Wednesday.

The Lions will be slight favourites going into this game but have a pretty poor record in this fixture, losing four of their last seven at The Den going back to November 2007.

Millwall also only have two wins in their last twelve against Swansea home or away, but did win the last game 2-1 in March thanks to goals from Bradshaw and Andreas Voglsammer.

MATCH DETAILS

Possible Millwall starting XI: 3-4-1-2: Bialkowski; Leonard, Cooper, Harding; Norton-Cuffy, Campbell, De Norre, Longman; Flemming; Watmore, Nisbet.

Last meeting: Championship, March 14, 2023 Millwall 2-1 Swansea

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Bradshaw and Wallace out as injury woe deepens

sQuad need to 'step up'

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By Kiro Evans Tom brAdshAW has become the latest Millwall star to fall to injury as manager Gary rowett urged his squad players to "step up" amid first team absences.

The Welsh international and Murray Wallace were both ruled out of Saturday's clash against Swansea City, joining several of their teammates on the sidelines.

Goalkeeper Matija Sarkic is set to be out due to a quad muscle issue until around December while defender Shaun Hutchinson is expected to be unavailable until the next international break with a calf problem.

Meanwhile George Honeyman, who went off injured in the opening game of pre-season, and striker Kevin Nisbet, who hurt his ankle against Rotherham United last week, are both recovering and could be fit for Swansea.

Rowett believes "perfect striker" Bradshaw, who picked up a hamstring issue against West Bromwich Albion, would be a big loss due to his tireless work rate up front.

He told our paper: "Bradders just felt his hamstring before he went into a challenge. We hoped it was a dead leg type of scenario but I think he felt something just before he went into it.

Thankfully, it's not too serious but it's another thing that makes that player potentially unavailable. We have seen them come back quite quickly but with the international break two weeks away, it's going to make it very easy just to leave those players until the end of the international break rather than force them back for the last game.

"But we'll see where we are with those but it's not ideal because, we've got plenty of different strikers in the building, I think Bradders is probably the one you least want to be without in terms of he's probably the one we only have 'one of'.

"That sort of out-and-out nine, that

surrey on verge oF title page 29 Tom Bradshaw tangled with West Brom's Semi Ajayi last Saturday

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By Kiro Evans gAry roWeTT believes the challenges faced by the newlypromoted Premier league sides shows the gulf between england's top two tiers - but it does not put him off the prospect of going up.

physical presence within the way he plays. He plays it more from sort of a pressing, pin-in, bumping and being a pain in the backside to defenders rather than a big target man. But he does play that role really well so yeah we'll have to cope with his absence.

"He's such an infectious personality and he just loves working hard for the team, he loves pressing, he loves chasing, he loves running. He also loves scoring goals which he did seventeen times last season so he's more than showed a different side of his game. But I think for a manager he's a perfect striker because a lot of strikers want to wait and do their work when it really matters but Bradders will do it everywhere on the pitch."

Despite the absences, Rowett is confident players in his squad can step up and help Millwall build on a couple of encouraging results.

The Lions impressed as they beat Rotherham last week and were good in patches during a testing draw at

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West Brom last Saturday.

Rowett said: "We've got players at the moment where, from a managerial perspective, you want to keep a bit of a settled side and a bit of continuity. I tried to do it after the Leeds game, as tempting as it was, to make lots and lots of changes in different ways. But we've tried to get continuity, we've tried to get the team a settled feel.

"When you're forced to change certain things, it gives opportunities.

I could name three or four players like Wes Harding, Danny McNamara, Joe Bryan, Rom [Esse]. You've got players who are more than good enough to help improve our team and will be desperate to start.

"I don't think [the injuries] necessarily impinges the quality of the team but what it does is impinge the quality of the bench and that's the only negative to it at the moment. We've got a small squad [but] we've got a good squad and it just gets tested in little moments like this but that's a chance for people to step up."

Burnley and Sheffield United achieved automatic promotion from the Championship last season before they were joined by play-off winners Luton Town.

All three sides occupy the relegation spots in the top flight after failing to win any of their opening games.

Sheffield United also suffered the heaviest league defeat in their 134year history at the weekend as they fell to an 8-0 loss against Newcastle United.

Asked about the promoted trio's struggles, Millwall boss Rowett told our paper: "I think it just shows the depth of the challenge. I think it shows you the size of the challenge. First and foremost, every team in this division wants to get out of it and into the Premier League.

"When you watch the Premier League and the quality in there, you see teams that comfortably got out of our division last season and then they're struggling to get any sort of a win. I think it just shows the quality and the gulf of the task you're trying to achieve.

"But listen, it would be nice to have that problem. But I'm sure I won't be any different to any other manager in this division in that you want to try and get out the division first. It's interesting to watch and interesting to see how those teams develop and how they cope with that challenge and see which ones can overcome it and which ones might not."

Millwall are targeting their first return to the top flight since 1990 but face a scrap in a very competitive league. The Lions came very close to making the play-offs last season but blew a 3-1 half-time lead against Blackburn Rovers and lost 4-3 in the final game of their campaign.

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