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LIONS AT ROAR SERVICE
Issue 1268
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Stars become waiters for day
April 14 2016
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ANYONE FOR A CHOCOLATE KEBAB?
EXCLUSIVE
By Owen Sheppard
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MOPED-DRIVING thieves have struck in the borough five times in one week, after newsagents in Dulwich and Peckham were targeted on Thursday and Friday. Full story page 4
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Editorial
A developer that actually listened to local people
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T IS extremely rare for a developer to completely change their plans because of opposition from local residents – so when they do they should be praised.
Planning is often seen as a turgid subject for ordinary people. However, in a borough like Southwark where the demand for land is so high, developments can come along and destroy a whole community that has organically grown up in an area that previously was not so desirable. In recent years there is no better example of this in Southwark, and even London, than Peckham. While there are plenty of jibes against the influx of ‘hipsters’ to the burgeoning arts scene in SE15, the truth is that the area has in the last few years become a hub of creativity. This is in no small part to the work of Michael Smith and others that have invested in creating a music and arts hub at the Bussey Building. So when Frame Property submitted plans for the building next door with eleven luxury apartments – alarm bells rang. How would the well-heeled new residents cope with the noise coming from the many gigs that would take place beside them? This is a problem that large institutions like Ministry of Sound to local pubs have faced when all of a sudden they find luxury flats springing up beside them. It is important therefore that people stand up and object at the planning stage to something that could destroy your favourite boozer or result in the demise of a community hub that you enjoy. Last year the News joined in a pilot scheme with Southwark Council to make planning more accessible to local residents. We pushed and publicised the new planning register the council created, which allows local people to get email alerts about planning applications in their area and comment anytime 24 hours a day. You can still register by going to www.southwark.gov.uk/planningregister Michael Smith and other campaigners made such good use of the new register that the 15,400 objectors tested the new system to its limits, briefly bringing it down. The planners in Southwark were pleased to see local people make use of the facility, and it was not just the usual white middle class home-owners objecting. Six months on developer Frame Property have come back with a new application but to their credit they have not just resubmitted the same scheme with a few alterations in the hope of getting it through regardless of what people wanted. They listened to the outcry of local people and submitted an entirely non-residential scheme. The refurbishment of this once Edwardian theatre could under the new scheme even become a huge player in the mushrooming business and creative landscape of Peckham.
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Sheesh! Is this the UK’s first chocolate kebab?
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And does anyone recognise the ‘chef’ serving it up? By Frances Berry
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WHAT’S THOUGHT to be the country’s first chocolate kebab has been created in a new Bermondsey ice cream parlour, and was unveiled last week by a familiar-looking celebrity chef.
The skewered rotating cylinder of white and milk chocolate, which is shaved, just like a usual doner kebab, but then put into pancakes, was demonstrated by Gordon Ramsay lookalike Martin Jordan, who also served customers. The parlour, Flavours, opened in Jamaica Road last Friday. Kim Dunn, a local resident, said:
“It’s amazing. There’s nothing else like it, it’s something different.” Simi Shanker, joint owner of the parlour, said: “It’s really exciting, we’ve just looked into something that would really attract people, young and the old, and I don’t think anybody does a chocolate kebab here. We wanted to be slightly different.”
Gordon Ramsay lookalike, Martin Jordan, serves up the chocolate kebab
MOPED GANGS IN RAIDS ON TWO SHOPS
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By Owen Sheppard
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MOPED-DRIVING thieves have raided shops in Dulwich and Peckham just a week after a string of phone robberies in the area.
MAIN: Yogi News in Bellenden Road INSET: The concrete block used to batter shop front ABOVE LEFT: Dulwich Post Office
A Post Office-and-shop in Crossthwaite Avenue near Denmark Hill had a stash of cigarettes burgled on the afternoon of Thursday, April 7. Hours later, a hard-working couple woke to the frightening
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sound of three thugs tearing through their shop, Yogi News in Bellenden Road. Nyan Patel, 54, told the News he was disturbed by shattering glass in the early hours of Friday morning, and discovered his till had been emptied, with thousands of pounds of cigarettes cleared from his shelves. “At first I heard all this smashing and the sound of glass breaking,” the shop owner said. “But I thought it might be just another accident like you often get around here. But then I heard it again, so walked to the bedroom window.
“There were three kids and two motorbikes and they were smashing through my shop. “I ran downstairs to investigate. One guy ran straight out the shop. Another guy came from behind the till and shot off. “A third guy was waiting at the window the whole time, then they sped off.” Nyan, who has managed the shop with his wife Chetna for 30 years, described the crooks as “young looking” but well-built. “They were all wearing motorbike helmets and had black or grey overalls or bike gear on. But it was pitch black and I couldn’t see their faces or their skin,” he said. “One of my neighbours has CCTV and we watched what happened. It was all over in five minutes. You can see they used some big wire cutters to get our shutters open, and then bashed down the windows with this massive grey block they left behind. “It’s so shocking because they were so young and they did it so easily. They looked like they knew exactly what they were doing.” Having counted the damage,
Nyan believes over £3,000 was lost from the brazen raid, only £200 of which was from the till. Meanwhile a very similar raid was hatched upon the shop in Dulwich. At 2.46pm two burglars also smashed through the shop’s front door and quickly stuffed a bag full of cigarettes, also estimated to be worth thousands. The two then made their escape on a vehicle believed to either be a motor-scooter or a moped. The Met Police have confirmed the details of the two cases, and so far no arrests have been made. A police spokesman said: “At this time there is insufficient information to link the two offences, however there clearly are similarities and the investigating team are looking into this possibility.” Last week the News reported three incidents, where mobile phone were snatched out of three pedestrians’ hands, all of which took place in Dulwich on Monday, April 4. Anyone with information about the incident can help police with their enquiries by calling them on 101.
Killed by a pub Safe neighbourhood funds available landlord SOUTHWARK: Southwark Safer want to find out more can attend an History Page 23
Neighbourhood Board (SNB) is encouraging community groups to apply for funding for projects that can help tackle crime in their area. The grants, which are funded by London Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), are up for grabs for projects that focus on community engagement, antisocial behaviour and make communities safer from crime. Interested community projects who
SNB surgery at City Hall in The Queen’s Walk, SE1. Surgeries will be held on April 21 from 11am to 7pm, and May 3 between 6pm and 8pm, but guests should attend with a local SNB member. Anyone wishing to attend should apply to southwarksnb@gmail.com by May 10, and application forms for grants should also be sent to this address.
Plaque scheme open THE SOUTHWARK Heritage Association is now taking nominations from the public for which person, place or event should be awarded the next Blue Plaque.
People can nominate by emailing their suggestions with an explanation to admin@soutwark.gov.uk. The deadline for nominations is
June 1, and association members will create a shortlist of nominees. Members of the public will be able to cast their votes between June 30 and September 15. Visit southwark.org.uk for more information.
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C OUN C IL T O R E FU ND TE NA NT S O VE R CH A R G E D ON WATER BILLS EXCLUSIVE
By Owen Sheppard
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THOUSANDS OF social housing tenants are being offered refunds by Southwark Council, after a high court judge found it had overcharged residents for water bills over three years.
The council’s announcement follows a legal dispute with Camberwell resident Kim Jones, represented by Deighton Pierce Glynn solicitors, which concluded on March 4. The judge, Mr Justice Newey, gave a verdict that the council had breached laws on how it can sell water and sewage services, from Thames Water, to its tenants. Judge Newey said the council contradicted the ‘2006 Water Resale Order’ as it had effectively “bought and re-sold water and sewage services” while making a profit. Councillor Richard Livingstone, cabinet member for housing, stated after the hearing that they fundamentally disagreed with the outcome, but stopped short of saying the council would appeal the judge’s decision. He has now confirmed that many of the council’s 37,000 social housing tenants may be eligible for refunds of up to £240. Cllr Livingstone said: “Southwark Council has considered its options in relation to the recent ruling regarding the arrangement between the council and Thames Water over the administration of its tenants’
water bills. “Having weighed up the options available and considered the cost to the public purse of a legal challenge, the council has decided not to appeal the decision. “While we remain disappointed with the decision, clarity about this arrangement which is used across the country by landlords and water companies, is welcome, and we now want to move forward. “The council is making arrangements to reimburse existing council tenants for the amount that the council mistakenly overcharged between April 2010 and July 2013. “The council will also attempt to contact former tenants from that period, and we will set up a system where people can make claims, subject to proof of tenancy. “The council estimates that tenants who were resident for the whole period will be eligible for an average refund of approximately £240. For any tenants who are in arrears, this refund will be used to reduce their debt.” Speaking after the hearing in March, Kim Jones’s lawyer Gareth Mitchell told the News: “Thames Water and Southwark Council entered into a confidential agreement behind closed doors which none of the tenants who have been affected knew was happening. “We only found out about this after obtaining a court order that they disclose the agreement. “The courts decided approximately 37,000 households had been overcharged.”
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EXCLUSIVE
By Owen Sheppard
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BURGLARS STEAL CHARITY CASH IN CATHOLIC CLUB BREAK-IN
Mick Hannon (left) and his father John Hannon at St Peter & The Guardian Angels Social Club
A BERMONDSEY church social club’s fundraising money was burgled in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving its members “heartbroken”. Armed with crowbars and bolt cutters, the crooks are believed to have chosen their moment to strike just after the humble function room had finished hosting a birthday party. Among the thieves’ petty spoils from the St Peter & The Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church were left over booze. But they also made off with a donations-pot with funds for the British Lung Foundation. A f t e r discovering the mess they had left on Sunday, the social club’s chair, Michael Hannon, told the News he was “shocked”. “The charity money was for my daughter’s fundraising, and we had stored in the cellar where I thought it was safe.” Michael believes they may have tried to break in at 1am, when everyone had left the party, but they were or how is a mystery. “They would have set off the alarm, but no one came to
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE RALLY BEHIND BRAVE TILLY
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By Emma Finamore
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FAMILY AND friends of a 24-year-old Bermondsey woman with an extremely rare cancer-causing disorder are fundraising for treatment and to raise awareness of her disease.
Tilly Browne was diagnosed in 2012 with incurable breast cancer, as well as Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a cancer-causing disease affecting less than 5,000 families worldwide. Tilly’s mum Janet has also been diagnosed with breast cancer, and one of her sisters has tested positive for cervical cancer. Other family members have also been diagnosed as carriers of the BRCA2 gene, known to increase the risk of breast cancer. The family are now organising events to raise money for travel costs, treatment, and the
George Pantziarka TP53 Trust, a charity supporting families dealing with Li-Fraumeni. Tilly’s aunt, Suzan Crawley, told the News: “It’s vital everyone comes together to support them, they have all been in and out of hospital at the same time. This is where friends come in. They are an inspiration, they’ve just marched on and got on with everything. And the people at Guys’ Hospital have been brilliant – they even said they might name a bed after the family.” On May 7 family and friends will host a party at The Lightbox in South Lambeth Place, Lambeth. A charity walk at 9am, on July 3, is also being organised, with 70 people already signed up. The route will go from the green at Westminster Bridge and end at Tower Bridge. There will also be a post-walk party at St Peter and The Guardian Angels’ Church in
Paradise Street, with refreshments and music from DJs. A sign-makers in Bermondsey is making banners and posters for the event. “People are gifting everything, it’s overwhelming,” said Sue. “But Bermondsey people do always pull together in times like this.” One of the family, Sue Slater, who has been organising the charity walk, said: “People have been amazing. We’ve had £1,000 worth of LG flat-screen televisions donated, which we’re going to auction online with the help of Ma.” Surrey Quays Tesco is displaying charity buckets for Tilly, and Sue is hoping the store will donate bottled water for the walk. There will also be a series of raffles held at the Queen Victoria pub in Southwark Park Road. To register for the charity walk visit the ‘Tilly’s Walk for Life’ Facebook page.
check. So after another few hours I reckon they realised it was safe to have another go and would’ve broken in at something like 4am,” Michael said. “The moment I realised was when I came in about 11.30am to turn the heating on and set up. “I saw the kitchen door was ajar. That’s when I knew, straight away, the place had been burgled. It was heart-breaking.” Michael runs the club with his dad John Hannon, who started taking care of the place 30 years ago with Michael’s late mum. “We run on a shoe string and all of our members chip in to keep the place going. It’s what the club is all about and we’re strong for it,” Michael said. “We do charity and fundraising all the time. None of this is commercial. We help pubs and local groups and they help us in return. The repairs from the break-in will be the first time we’ve paid for professional help in something like fifteen years.” “It was a lot of money they took. I don’t want to say how much, but I’m going to put it all back in the charity pot myself. “The police have told me there’s a lot of crooks targeting pubs, and they’re already a dying breed.” Michael added that the burglars also came across a small amount of the money they had hoped to donate to Tilly Browne, a 24-year-old Bermondsey woman suffering from an extremely rare cancer-causing condition. He said: “Anyone with a heart should give their money to help Tilly’s cause, regardless of what happened to us.” Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101.
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ACCUSED KILLER’S COURT APPEARANCE
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Local man allegedly ‘strangled and dismembered police officer’s body after meeting on dating site Grindr’ By Owen Sheppard
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A BOROUGH man appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday accused of strangling 59-year-old policeman Gordon Semple to death.
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Stefano Brizzi, 49, is charged with the murder of PC Semple at his flat in the Peabody Trust Estate near Southwark Street, between April 1 and 7. Brizzi, an Italian national, is also accused of dismembering his body and dumping the pieces in the communal bins at his block of flats. They are believed to have met using the gay-dating app, Grindr. Police were alerted after neighbours complained of a “smell of death” a week after the officer disappeared. PC Semple, from Dartford in Kent, was reported missing by his partner Gary Meeks on Friday April 1, after he failed to come home from work. Crispin Aylett QC, prosecuting, said: “The defendant is charged with the murder of a police officer who he met, it would seem, through Grindr. “The Crown allege the defendant strangled the victim then dismembered
his body and disposed of some of the remains in the communal waste bins and in other ways.” PC Semple, originally from Inverness in Scotland, had worked for the Bank of Scotland before joining the Met Police, and most recently worked with Westminster Council’s anti-socialbehaviour unit. After the family announced his death on Facebook, his brother, Ronnie Semple, said: “I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts during the past dreadful week. “It has been a terrible time for us all, especially Gary. Gordon will be sadly missed by all of his immediate family, his colleagues in the Met Police. But most of all the hardest loss is for Gary at this time.” Brizzi is yet to enter a plea to a single charge of murder. The Recorder of London, Judge Nicholas Hilliard, QC, set a provisional trial date of October 18 and said Brizzi would enter a plea at a hearing on June 29. He was remanded in custody ahead of his next Old Bailey appearance on April 20.
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Over 300 people pay their respects to Fisher stalwart who had been at Bermondsey club for nearly eight decades
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HUNDREDS OF people paid a final farewell to much-loved Fisher boxing match-maker Con Sullivan this week.
Between 300 and 400 people packed out the Holy Trinity Church in Dockhead on Monday, to pay their respects to Con, who had been at the Bermondsey amateur boxing club for almost eight decades. The News reported last week how Con had passed away from cancer on March 17. A ‘ten bell’ salute honoured the club stalwart at a Fisher fight the following night. Con first started training at the club as a child, while living with his family in Wolseley Street, and it soon became a central part of his life. Remembering stories from when her dad grew up during The Blitz, Con’s daughter Joan told the News how he saw a priest walk into Dockhead Church, at the very moment a doodlebug dropped from overhead. “He ran into the building to help rescue the priest,” said Joan. “And I was told dad’s dad rescued the cross from the church.” Con stuck with the club through teen and adulthood, becoming the match-maker and Fisher competition secretary in the 1970s. Joan said: “He wouldn’t take money from the club so he did that job. It was his life really.” She remembers every Sunday the family would go to church, “then to nan’s” and then onto the Fisher Club. The position in the 1970s didn’t just bring him closer to the club he loved, but also some glamour and five minutes of fame. “Dad was the first person to put on a boxing show at the Savoy,” said Joan. “He was also involved in a programme made by Thames TV, called ‘Tougher than the Average Kid’, which was all about Fisher and another amateur boxing club. They filmed dad for months and it included the big show at the Savoy. They showed him telling staff that the enormous chandelier would have to be taken down.” Con was also involved in taking boxers to fights in Ireland, and even worked with Frank Bruno in the 1970s. He took Liverpool fighter, Billy Aird, into the family home
“We’ve had hundreds of cards and messages, all saying how generous he was. People have said, ‘If it wasn’t for your dad I wouldn’t have boxed – he paid for my bus fare, or my boxing boots’.”
when he needed somewhere to stay in London: “We didn’t have room, but we squeezed him in,” said Joan. When many of the city’s dockers were laid off in the 1980s, Con took his pay-out and bought a pub – the Clarendon Arms on Camberwell New Road. “That was another time in their lives,” said Joan. “Dad had a lot of young friends, he had a lot in common with them because of the work he did at the club. He was a friend to everyone – he liked a drink and a night out, he was a proper Bermondsey man.” Later Con and his wife moved out to Hayling Island near Portsmouth,
but he would still drive up to Bermondsey for the big shows. “He couldn’t miss them,” said Joan. “He just loved the club – a true Fisher boy.” Con’s commitment has been reflected by the outpouring of support the family has received since the news of his passing. “It’s been amazing,” said Joan. “We’ve had hundreds of cards and messages, all saying how generous he was. People have said, ‘If it wasn’t for your dad I wouldn’t have boxed – he paid for my bus fare, or my boxing boots’. We never had much but what we did have he shared.
“He always championed others - he was a humble man, and would wonder what all the fuss was about now!” This caring approach was not reserved just for boxers and the club - Con nursed his wife, (also called Joan) during her final years before she passed away in 2006. Joan said: “Dad was a complete hero, his care kept her alive when she was seriously ill. We were so proud and
grateful for the way he cared for her, and he always said that it was a privilege to return the care and love she had given him.” After Con’s funeral this week, Joan said: “The church was packed, there was about 300 to 400 people there. There were lots of lovely stories and messages. As one of the old boxers said, ‘the church was full of love’. “It was a great day for a great man. Everyone loved him.”
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HUNDREDS OF hospital appointments have been rescheduled after a second bout of 48-hour junior doctors’ strikes.
The national walk-out in defiance to government plans to impose contract changes, began at 8am on Wednesday April 6, and finished at the same time on Friday. A spokesman for Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust confirmed 400 outpatient appointments – about ten per cent of the number in their books – had been rescheduled. About the same proportion of nonurgent operations, 28 overall, have also been moved. For King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which includes the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley, fifteen elective-inpatient
procedures and nine non-urgent operations had to be postponed. The trust will also reschedule 292 outpatient appointments. The spokesman for Guy’s and St Thomas’ said: “Senior managers and clinicians in the trust have worked closely with trade union representatives to ensure that the quality and safety of
Post office gets a make-over DULWICH: The post office in Seeley Drive, West Dulwich, will receive a face-lift.
From April 25, the newly-refurbished post office will offer longer opening hours and new billpayment, local-collect and travel-money services. Customers are advised to use the Norwood and
care we provide to patients is not compromised when junior doctors take part in the planned British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action. “All affected patients have been contacted by the trust in advance and their operation or appointment rescheduled.”
West Norwood branches during the nine days of closure. The area manager for West Dulwich, David Gold said: “We are confident that this vibrant new-style post office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs.”
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A spokeswoman for King’s trust said: “As the figures show, our teams responded well and worked very hard to minimise disruption to patient care.” Under the new contract, it is widely believed junior doctors would see a pay cut in real-terms, with their “normal” working hours of 7am-7pm, Monday-
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to-Friday, being extended to 7am-10pm, Monday to Saturday. The government’s plans, led by secretary of state for health, Jeremy Hunt, have also been criticised for scrapping rules that penalise hospitals for overworking their junior doctors. There will be new rules to stop them working more than four nights in a row, and for their maximum hours to be capped at 72-per-week. But all junior doctors would be likely to work two weekends per month. In a ballot of more than 37,000 junior doctors in England, organised by the BMA, 98 per cent voted in favour of full strike action. Junior doctors across England are due to go on strike for a third time between April 26 and 28. Unlike the first two rounds of strikes, the next 48-hour walkout will see a full exodus of junior doctors, with emergency-care staff also planning to strike.
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GRA ND OPENING
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A SMALL piece of Brunel’s former “eighth wonder of the world” has reopened today, bringing Rotherhithe its classiest new arts and exhibitions venue in 190 years.
The Grade II* listed entrance shaft designed by iconic Victorian engineer Isambard Brunel was originally the world’s first under-water transportation tunnel. Renamed the Grand Entrance Hall, the Rotherhithe Street venue has been transformed, and is accessible via a majestic new staircase and doorway
constructed by Tate Harmer architects. The 50-foot deep, vertical tunnel will become the new home for Brunel Museum exhibitions, and host intimate concerts for classical music, jazz and opera for 200 free-standing guests. “This place has a huge story to tell,” said museum director Robert Hulse. “Brunel is well-known for projects like the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, but his greatest achievements were here in Rotherhithe. “Brunel’s father Marc began the tunnel with his teenage son, and he later became the resident engineer. “It’s about half the size of the Shakespeare’s Globe, and the entrance
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was only three-foot tall before we started. “The shaft first opened in 1843 and is the first underwater tunnel in the world. Any kind of underground train network will have its design traced back to this site, and owes a debt to Brunel. “Rotherhithe is fortunate to have this site. It’s an international civil engineering landmark.” The gallery space will also host tours with recorded narration that tell the story of the underwater parties and fun fairs that used to be held in the tunnel with performers and wild animals. Robert, 63, said: “When the place first opened it was a world attraction. It had 50,000 visitors in its first week and after
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three months there had been a million guests. People came from all over the empire because they couldn’t believe it was real.” Robert says the venue will also be happy to host all manner of private parties and weddings, and above the chamber is a cocktail bar and herb garden called the Midnight Apothecary. Funding for the £500,000 project was donated by the Association of Independent Museums, Biffa, and the National Heritage Landmarks Partnership, along with Southwark Council and Transport for London. Visit www.brunel-museum.org.uk to see what’s on at the museum.
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CHRIS HALF WAY THROUGH ‘BRUTAL’ 160 MILE SAHARA RACE CHALLENGE
News boss has run through searing heat and sandstorms to raise cash for Evelina Children’s Hospital
By Anthony Phillips
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SOUTHWARK NEWS boss Chris Mullany is midway through his gruelling 160 mile foot-race across the Sahara Desert, running through searing heat and sandstorms.
Chris, who is running to raise money for Waterloo-based Evelina Children’s Hospital, described the feat of endurance
as ‘brutal’ as he reported back to the newsdesk from his desert camp. Chris, who is one of the News’ managing directors, started the Marathon des Sables on Sunday, and has already run across some of the most challenging landscape in the world, carrying all of his provisions on his back. Dubbed ‘the toughest footrace on Earth’, the Marathon des Sables sees competitors face temperatures of up to
50 degrees Celsius, or 120 degrees Fahrenheit, scaling fields of sand dunes, mountains as high as Ben Nevis, stony plateaus and dried up lakes, where only sand flows. The seven day race is roughly the 26mile marathon distance each day for three days, followed by ‘the long day’ – a 55 mile slog that can take competitors up to thirty five hours, running all day and throughout the night with a
headtorch and then arriving at camp the following afternoon. There is then a final marathon day, followed by a ten mile ‘fun run’ at the end. The News has now raised over £92,000 towards its £100,000 target to buy essential equipment for the Evelina Children’s Hospital, and Chris hopes his huge challenge will convince readers to donate once again.
Dulwich author releases debut novel DULWICH
By Paige Smith
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AN ASPIRING East Dulwich author last week saw the release of his debut novel All their Minds in Tandem.
Set in 1879 West Virginia, fourteen years after the American Civil war, the book explores the unreliability of memory. The 31-year-old’s debut is a surreal reimagining of the post-Civil time, where families and towns are still in recovery, when in comes maincharacter Emerson, a man who can make you forget, remember or release you from your most secret inhibitions. After five years working for Faber
in the publishing world, David, 31, of Derwent Grove, decided to pursue a career in writing. “I was once told you only write your first novel once, so I decided to take my time on it,” he said. “Now I can’t imagine not wanting to write now.” The first seven months of writing were spent in Berlin, before returning to Dulwich, a move which David believes has influenced his work. He says Germany’s conscious attempt to remember their difficult history inspired him to explore how the past can be re-formed in the present. Mr Sanger uses the novel to explore what would happen if we could control our memories and
whether replacing them changes who we really are. Released on April 7 by Quercus, the novel took exactly three years to the day to complete. While he admits his writing process was “a little back-to-front”, he said he would not change it for this novel. “If I had set out to write a book based in 1879 based on research first, it would have been completely different,” he said. “I went with my gut and wrote about what interested me and thought I’ll see where it goes. Don’t be disheartened when you are staring at a blank page. Be patient with it and keep everything. There’s a glint of something there among everything else.”
You can sponsor Chris at: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/te am/Evelina_2013 Or, you can pledge a donation by email to
chris@southwarknews.co.uk and not pay up unless he completes the race. You can also follow Chris’s progress (or lack of it), during the week, by clicking on http://live.marathondessables.com or www.marathondessables.com/en/
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ROTHERHITHE
Millwall stars serve fans as they become waiters for a day
By Frances Berry
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MILLWALL players swapped their training bibs for aprons last week, when they became waiters at Frankie and Benny’s in Surrey Quays.
They took food orders, made drinks, signed football shirts and posed for photos with their fans. From 2-4pm the restaurant was crowded with excited children in Millwall kits, and their families, as players Byron Webster, Mark Beevers, Lee Gregory and captain Steve
Morison got to work. Sonny, twelve, said: “I have been a fan since I was born.” Jack, eleven, said: “The whole of my life I’ve been supporting Millwall, but normally I just watch them play.” Defender Webster said: “I’m well nervous, carrying the drinks tray with one hand. I need to do it with two hands or I’ll be dropping it all over everyone.” Captain Morison said: “It’s great that the fans are here and excited to see you. We do player appearances but this is something that we don’t normally do. We go and see fans but normally in a football environment.”
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Former council officer found guilty of helping fraudsters get housing
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‘Ex worker handled 24 bogus cases’
By Owen Sheppard
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A FORMER Southwark Council officer has been convicted of helping fraudsters find council homes on fake homelessness claims.
Trudy Ali-Balogun, a homelesscaseworker, handled 24 bogus cases between 2003 and 2005. She appeared at Inner London Crown Court on April 1 with four of her clients: Biayo Awotiwon of Devon Mansions in Tooley Street, Adeyemi Olalekan Oyedele of Webb Street in Bermondsey, Kudiartu Falana of Inville Road in Walworth, and Joseph Akin Olaiya of Gillingham, Kent. Among the dodgy documents she knowingly approved were false birth certificates for children who never existed, as well as made-up wage slips and bank statements, and fake foreign passports. Ali-Balogun abused her position
with the council by using her knowledge of housing legislation to make the fraudsters “homeless”. It was later discovered that the applicants she was responsible for processing did not have the immigration-status required to claim the cash and accommodation they had swindled. The 55-year-old, who studied criminology at university, was found guilty by a jury on Friday April 1 in Inner London Crown Court. It took only 17 hours for the jury to reach their guilty verdict. AliBalogun, of Keogh Road in Newham, is now due to be sentenced for the charge of misconduct in a public office and neglecting to perform her duty. Awotiwon will be sentenced for the charge of making false statements to the officer. Oyedele was found guilty of three counts of using a false document, and of obtaining property by deception. Falana will also be sentenced for obtaining property by deception, and on five counts of
making false statements to an officer. Olaiya’s crimes were: using a false document accepted to be genuine, eight counts of using false documents, and one count of attempted deception. They were all caught under the council’s Operation Bronze, an investigation based on data received from the Met Police’s Operation Amberhill and Cabinet Office's National Fraud Initiative. Councillor Fiona Colley, Southwark Council’s cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance, said: “What these people have done is effectively stealing council housing from those who need it. “I am delighted that these fraudsters will be punished, sending a strong message to any other would-be criminals out there. We will now put our energies into getting back the homes our residents so dearly need, and the taxpayers’ money which was stolen from the public purse.”
Forty evacuated from 20 storey block as brigade battles blaze
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PECKHAM
Centre for young entrepeneurs launches in old community hall By Paige Smith
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AN ENTERPRISE hub for the borough’s young entrepreneurs has launched in Buller Close.
By Owen Sheppard
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FOUR FIRE engines and 21 firefighters were called to a fire in a block of flats in Wyndham Road, Camberwell, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Forty families and residents were
evacuated for the smoking 20storey building, believed to have started inside a ground-floor storeroom. Two men were seen fleeing the building before the fire brigade arrived. They both suffered burns and were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.
The Brigade was called at 1.22am and the fire was under control by 2.55am. Fire crews from Peckham, Brixton and Old Kent Road fire stations attended the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Brigade officers and the police
The Peckham Enterprise Centre, run by the London Youth Support Trust charity (LYST), was opened by Southwark Council leader Peter John. The centre will provide subsidised business space and support for entrepreneurs aged eighteen to 30. Formerly the Bell’s Garden Community Centre, the LYST, which opened on April 1, has transformed the building into a
range of spacious, fitted sheds. Beatrice Newman, owner of fashion brand Korlekie, said: “This is the first proper studio I have had as I have not been able to afford space before. “Having a place to put my things and a presentable area has helped me grow my business.” Adenike Malcolm, Peckham Enterprise Centre manager, said: “There is a real sense of community within our centre. “As our clients are all young entrepreneurs, experiencing some of the same challenges that come with starting a business, they develop by learning from each other.”
NEW PLANS FOR BARS AND CAFES SUBMITTED AFTER LUXURY FLATS FOUGHT OFF
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PLANS TO transform the historic Electric Theatre in Peckham into a café, bar and restaurant have been submitted, after locals fought off attempts to build luxury flats.
Bermondsey-based Frame Property hopes to redevelop the four-storey 133 Rye Lane building, next to the Bussey Building, and add a twostorey roof extension. The firm’s co-founder, Nick Mansour, has already had one planning application denied. The unsuccessful request to convert the building into 11 luxury apartments and a mixture of retail and commercial floor space was made in October. But strong opposition to the flatsdevelopment rallied around a
petition, set up by the Bussey Building’s owners, which gained over 15,400 signatures, and the proposal was withdrawn in December. Campaign leader Mickey Smith, who runs the CLF Art Cafe next door, previously said: “The introduction of residential apartments at 133 Rye Lane is fundamentally wrong and will stop Peckham's creative and cultural rise. Heralding the beginning of the end of what makes Peckham so special.” Nick Mansour said: “In response to the feedback which we’ve had and recognising Peckham’s growing and diverse business community, we will be developing plans for an entirely non-residential scheme.” In hopes to “develop positively over the coming years” with the residents, the new proposed development could see the original Edwardian building
An artist’s impression of the proposed development
refurbished, adapted and extended into a mixed-use scheme of studios and office spaces. Frame Property has estimated that the new plans for SE15 will generate approximately
100 new jobs through the new commercial area and office space. It also says that the two-storey rooftop extension will be discrete and will significantly enhance the Rye
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Lane Peckham Conservation Area. Currently, 133 Rye Lane is set over five storeys, with Ash meat and fish shop on the ground floor and a disused nursery above.
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Look who’s 14 years old 15.04.02
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Happy 14th Birthday to our special daughter
Hope you have a great day Lots of love always Mum & Dad xxxxxx
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Funeral announcements
It is with the utmost sadness I have to announce the death of my darling husband
Patrick John Buckingham on 31st March 2016
Pads died at home with me and his children Danielle & Pat after an unexpected & rare illness. Our man had such a big heart and is so very much loved and we would like to share this with our friends and family. There will be a funeral service at St Marys Church, 72a St Marychurch Street SE16 4JE at 1.00 pm on 29th April 2016. This will be followed by a private final committal at Honor Oak attended by very close family and friends and then final fairwells at the Ship 39/47 St Marychurch Street SE16 4JE at 2.00pm.
Flowers to Albins 52 Culling Road SE16 2TN by 10.30 am on the day of the service or donations to UCL Amyloidosis Research Fund through justgiving.com or contacting beth.jones@ucl.ac.uk. Thank you all for the kind thoughts and messages our family have received. Abigail Buckingham
BONNEY – Peter Anthony (2 January 1935 – 3rd April 2016)
Died peacefully on Sunday 3rd April.
Funeral service to be held on Monday 25th April 2016. 1.30pm from Albins. 2.30pm at Honor Oak Crematorium, Brockley Way SE4.
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19.4.56 – 21.12.86 Thinking of you on your special day, love always, Mum Run with the Gods, my son x x x
Good luck
Preference is for donations to Parkinson’s UK or Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Grace (Sue) Chinnick
Died peacefully on 27th March 2016 aged 96 at Greenhive Care Home, Peckham. Former long term resident of Aylesbury Rd. SE15 2BQ. Funeral is to be held on Tuesday 19th April at 1.30 p.m. at Camberwell New Cemetery, Brenchley Gardens, London SE23 3RD, followed by a 'green' burial in Camberwell Old Cemetery, Forest Hill Rd, Forest Hill. London SE22 0RU
Good luck to Team DWD Competing at the O’Mordha Championships feis in Manchester on Saturday, & Extra good luck to Maisie Ryan & Lexie-May O’Sullivan competing at the Marie Walsh Memorial feis in Dublin on Sunday!!! It’s our time to shine!!
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SHEESH! IS THIS THE UK’S FIRST CHOCOLATE KEBAB?
There is no loophole in council’s new rule
IN REPONSE to your article ‘Campaigners worry over ‘loophole’ on affordable homes’, Southwark News April 7th, 2016.
We care deeply about social housing and have one of the best records in the country for securing new affordable homes from developers. We have also started the biggest council home building programme in the country. We know that our residents want the planning system to be more transparent, which is why we have introduced new rules to make Viability Assessments for all new developments public. We are absolutely clear that this includes any developer that re-applies and attempts to reduce the amount of affordable housing in their scheme. There is no loophole in this rule and it’s completely disingenuous for opposition councillors and others to suggest otherwise. At a time when Government has slashed funding for new affordable homes, we know how important it is to hold developers to account and secure as many affordable homes from them as possible. Southwark is leading the way on this issue and our plans go further than most other councils. We will continue to build as many genuinely affordable homes as possible, and we hope that by increasing transparency we can maintain and build public support for the development our borough and our residents need to tackle the housing crisis. Cllr Mark Williams, Cabinet member for regeneration and new homes
Where do mayoral candidates stand on homelessness?
WE WILL soon be electing a new Mayor and London Assembly. This is a real opportunity for new ideas to deal with one of the challenges that tarnishes the image of our great city - homelessness.
The numbers of people sleeping rough in London have doubled since 2010. I know from my own experience as a volunteer with Crisis at Christmas that homelessness is a devastating and dangerous experience. And it’s expensive too; as a society the fallout from homelessness costs us. According to some estimates we could save between £3,000 £18,000 per person if we helped people as soon as they first become
SEE PAGE 3 homeless. The Mayor of London has the power to make an impact on homelessness, including currently a £34 million budget. The candidates must now commit to take action to end rough sleeping, prioritise prevention, help people to rent and end destitution. These proposals are at the heart of the Lead London Home campaign supported by Crisis and other homelessness organisations. I support this campaign and I call upon the Mayoral candidates and our local London Assembly candidates to join me without delay. James Trewby, Bermondsey
Rotherhithe will need its own sorting office FURTHER TO Mr Brian Hodge’s letter in Southwark News 7th April, 2016, “No infrastructure to support development”.
He forgot to add the Post Office Sorting Office in Mandela Way would be inadequate as well, having to cope with 6000 more postal addresses. It would then be about time that Rotherhithe got its own Sorting Office rather than residents having to go to SE1 to pick up undelivered packages. Andy Hind, Rotherhithe
Government to give mental health the same attention as physical health. But nearly three quarters of mental health problems are rooted in early adverse childhood experiences. With health budgets being squeezed, one exciting way to make progress and savings is to do far more to prevent harm before it happens. This is where WAVE Trust’s 70/30 campaign comes in. As 70/30’s local ambassador in Dulwich, I recently sat down with Ms Hayes and introduced her to the campaign. I explained our ambitious goal: to reduce child maltreatment in the UK by 70% by 2030. We can achieve this by tackling the root causes of child maltreatment. These might be parental mental health problems, domestic violence, substance abuse or a whole basket of other issues. By helping mums and dads to deal with these problems, alongside other benefits, you can prevent many children from developing mental health problems later in life. We can give thousands of kids a better shot at life while saving money. Surely that makes sense? To get involved in the 70/30 campaign or find out more, visit www.wavetrust.org. You can get in touch with Sam at slawes@wavetrust.org. Sam Lawes, Administration Officer, WAVE Trust
Stop teenage mental Dame Vera’s historic health crises early MY LOCAL MP, Helen Hayes, record for Queen wrote in her column Southwark News March 10th, 2016, that we face a crisis in mental health care for children.
Ms Hayes recalled a meeting she had with a distressed local mum, whose teenage son has had to wait months for treatment or even assessment. Ms Hayes is right to call on the
IT IS remarkable that, as her 90th birthday approaches, Her Majesty the Queen is still working so passionately for our country, and supporting the work of hundreds of charitable organisations.
In recognition of her incredible efforts, I would like to invite readers
to be part of an historic online commemoration at www.TheQueensBirthdayBook.com The Queen’s Birthday Book will form a huge digital collection of messages, photos and film to mark Her Majesty’s special day on 21 April 2016. Anyone can contribute for free by adding their birthday messages and personal stories of meeting the Queen, and they can also share photos and videos of their street parties and celebrations for her official birthday in June. One of my own special memories is performing for the Queen and other members of the royal family at Her Majesty’s 16th birthday
celebrations at Windsor Castle, a night which I hope she remembers as fondly as I do. As well as a great digital archive for future generations to look back on, we’ve created this book to raise vital funds for the charities the Queen is patron of, through the sale of specially issued commemorative medals from the London Mint Office. I do hope people will join me in wishing Her Majesty a very happy 90th birthday by sharing their messages, photos, drawings and videos, while also helping to raise money for some very deserving causes. Dame Vera Lynn
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Gray out west
ROTHERHITHE ARTIST Ed Gray heads to the West End for his latest exhibition of paintings inspired by city life, writes Henry Raven...
Hot on the heels of his winter residency in the gallery at the top of the Gherkin, Ed Gray has relocated to an exciting new West End gallery space for an exhibition of paintings entitled ‘Floating Worlds’, where a whole phalanx of Southwark’s glitterati alongside the capital’s cognoscenti had gathered for this new show. Zari Gallery, recently opened by Georgina Dhillon, lies in the heart of Fitzrovia and aims to showcase the work of artists with an international outlook. Speaking about the exhibition Gray said, ‘Paintings are like microcosms or floating worlds to me. My paintings are stories about the human spirit and this exhibition brings together paintings from recent years that have a global outlook’. Ed Gray is more known for his much sought after London works but this show celebrates five more international cities: Mexico, New York, Tokyo, Bangkok, Cape Town. These vibrant paintings are crammed full of details, contrasting spirituality in scenes of Buddhism, animism and a Baptist congregation in Harlem, with the
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ARCADIA MISSA Unit 6, Bellenden Road Business Centre, Bellenden Road, SE15 Jesse Darling: The Great Near A series of sculptures and wall-based works imagine the monsters of modernity as characters in a violent fairy tale in which the comfortindustrial complex is rolled out as domestic theatre and the parallel spheres of home and homeland are built and upheld. Arcadia Missa, Thu-Sat 12noon-5pm, ends May 7, free. ART HOUSE1 45, Grange Road, SE1 Christie Brown The artist who creates human-animal hybrids uses collage to brings a new sense of complexity, one that makes it hard for the viewer to impose straightforward anthropomorphic interpretations on the figures. Art House1, From Apr 7, Thu-Sun 3pm-7pm, ends Apr 30, free. COPPERFIELD GALLERY 6, Copperfield Street, SE1 Jane Bustin: Rehearsal The artists’s first solo exhibition with the gallery presents a new series of paintings that take the Russian ballet icon Vaslav Nijinsky (18901950) as a central reference. Copperfield Gallery, Thu-Sat 12noon-6pm, ends May 6, free. DILSTON GROVE SE16 (020-7237 1230) Brink Group show at CGP London Dilston Grove, exploring themes of exhaustion; curated by Matt Carter in association with Lux. Dilston Grove, Wed-Sun 11am-5pm, ends Apr 17, free. DULWICH PICTURE GALLERY Gallery Road, SE21 (020-8693 5254) Nikolai Astrup: Painting Norway Oil paintings and prints by the renowned Norwegian artist. Dulwich Picture Gallery, Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, ends May 15, £12.50, child free, OAP £11.50, concs £7, mems free.
consumerism of Tokyo and Coney Island, and even the secular religion of football in a Cape Town township league match. As with all Ed Gray’s work there are signs and symbols hidden beneath these everyday scenes. ‘The paintings I made during this time are linked by the phrase ‘Floating World’ or ‘Ukiyoe’ in Japanese. It was an artistic style used by artists in Japan from around 1600 onwards. Artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige painted the pleasure seeking aspects of the urban lifestyle in Japan. They were their equivalent of our 18th century London painter William Hogarth I guess’. Gray revealed that the Japanese ‘Ukiyoe’ word has a double meaning that refers to the earthly plane of death and rebirth from which Buddhists seek release. ‘I like that idea- the yin and the yang of life all mixed up in visual form.’ ‘Floating Worlds: Paintings from Mexico, New York, Tokyo, Bangkok and London’ Zari Gallery 73 Newman Street, London, W1T 3EJ until April 27th Tel: 0207 637 3544. Email: info@zarigallery.co.uk for information on talks. http://www.zarigallery.co.uk/event/
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM Lambeth Road, Elephant & Castle, SE1 (020-7416 5000) Nick Danziger: Eleven Women Facing War Photographs and film following the stories of 11 women in different conflict zones. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends Apr 24, free. Peter Kennard: Unofficial War Artist Examining the art and practice of one of Britain’s most important political artists. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends May 30, free. Lee Miller: A Woman’s War Works examining the impact of women’s lives during the Second World War. Imperial War Museum, Mon-Sun 10am-6pm, last adm 5.30pm, ends Apr 24, £10, child/art fund mems £5, concs £7, mems free. JERWOOD SPACE 171, Union Street, Bankside, SE1 (020-7654 0179) Jerwood/FVU Awards 2016: Borrowed Time Two moving-image installations. Jerwood Space, Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, closed Bank Hols, ends Apr 24, free. PECKHAM PLATFORM 89, Peckham High Street, SE15 (020-7358 9645) Dora Project Exhibition: Opening The final stage of Dora Project, a 12-month-long cross-generational archiving and participatory project that combines art, Second World War London and early rocket engineering. Peckham Platform, From Apr 7, Wed-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am5pm, ends May 15, free. SAFEHOUSE 1 139, Copeland Road, SE15 Chroma: Blue Issue The second in a series of curatorial experiments, commencing at Safehouse2 in April 2016. Safehouse 1, Apr 21, 7pm-10pm, Apr 22 & 23, 12noon-6pm, Apr 24, 12noon-3pm, free. SOUTH LONDON GALLERY 65-67,
A brilliant Ado
RIGHT LET'S not beat around the bush! The Rose Theatre is already one of my favourite venues with its rich historical past - but it goes from strength to strength with each production. Much Ado About Nothing left me grinning and feeling that, yes, love is the cure, writes Susan Hallissey...
Set in June 1945 at the end of the war, Benedick, the gloriously outrageous Adam Elliott, and the love struck Claudio (Clark Alexander) are keen to lose themselves in partying the night away. However, they meet their matches in Beatrice (Rhiannon Sommers) and Hero (Genie Kaminski). The ongoing battle of wits between Benedick and Beatrice works beautifully against a backdrop of boogie-woogie blues music and dance. The first dance scene was inventive and unexpected! Later as Don Pedro (Ian Hathaway ) let loose with his 'Hey-de hey-de hey-de hey'. I only wished - and this is rare, trust me - that the audience could get up and join in with the gifted cast! What an all singing, all dancing, all musically talented ensemble! This being Shakespeare there had to be backstabbing and skullduggery -false identities, and even death (sort of!). Suffice to say as a comedy it all worked out well in the end! The banter between Benedick and Beatrice turns to love and I know my companion also felt a lump in her throat when they finally made their feelings known. I was sitting close to Sommers when she declared her love and was truly choked with emotion! Elliot
Peckham Road, SE5 (020-7703 6120) Michael Dean: Sic Glyphs An installation conceived for the SLG’s main space. South London Gallery, Tue & Thu-Sun 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-9pm, ends May 22, free. Paul Maheke: I Lost Track Of The Swarm Following six months as the South London Gallery’s Graduate-in-Residence in the Outset Artists’ Flat, the artist presents his first solo show in a public institution. South London Gallery, Tue & Thu-Sun 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-9pm, ends May 22, free. THE GALLERY @ OXO Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, SE1 (020-7021 1686) Crippled, Handicapped, Disabled: Living Beyond Labels - Disability History Exhibition This exhibition by a UK disability charity explores changing attitudes towards disability and employment from the perspective of an organisation which started as ‘The Cripples’ Training College’ in the 1930s and still supports disabled people today. The Gallery @ Oxo, Apr 20-24, 11am-6pm, free.
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BLUE ELEPHANT THEATRE 59a, Bethwin Road, Camberwell, SE5 (020-7701 0100) The Bacchae A wanderer returns, driving the people of the city into a ferocious and liberating frenzy. His actions excite, his message thrills, but his mission is revenge. Blue Elephant Theatre, From Apr 19, TueSat 8pm, ends May 7, £15, concs £12.50, Southwark residents £10. CANADA WATER CULTURE Space 21, Surrey Quays Road, SE16 (020-8692 4446) Flying Solo A heart-warming one-woman show from Manjeet Mann. Canada Water Culture Space, Apr 21, 7.30pm-9pm, £12. DIY SPACE FOR LONDON 98-108,
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was hilarious as he prowled around the audience, his comedic timing was a treat. Sommers and Elliot provided a most effective and captivating relationship - the rest of the cast, energetic enough to seduce me into the world of love! It's been said before and no doubt again: this really is Much Ado About Something! The Rose Playhouse, Bankside, 56 Park Street, SE1 9AR Until 29th April 2016, Tues – Sat 7.30pm, Sun 3pm only Box office: 020 7261 9565 boxoffice@roseplayhouse.org.uk www.wegottickets.com Tickets: £12 (£10 Concessions)
Ormside Street, SE15 Worthwhile Comedy - A Benefit For Refugee Action A comedy benefit night, featuring Josie Long, John Kearns, Liam Williams and more. DIY Space For London, Apr 21, 7.30pm-11pm, £8. LOST THEATRE 208, Wandsworth Road, SW8 (0844-847 1680) Fables For A Boy A touching musical tale about a young boy’s struggle in a world that is against him. LOST Theatre, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat 3pm & Sun 4pm, ends Apr 24, £12-£22, free. NATIONAL THEATRE: DORFMAN South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) The Flick Sam Gold directs Annie Baker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comic play which comments on authenticity in a fast-changing world. National Theatre: Dorfman, Apr 1316, 18, 20, 21 & 26-30, 7pm, press night Apr 19, 7pm, mats Apr 21, 27 & 30, 1.30pm, ends May 14, £15-£50, phone for availability. NATIONAL THEATRE: LYTTELTON South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Dominic Cooke directs August Wilson’s drama about self-determination against overwhelming odds. National Theatre: Lyttelton, Apr 15, 16, 18, 19 & 27-30, 7.30pm, mats Apr 16, 19, 28 & 30, 2.15pm (captioned perf Apr 18, audio described perf Apr 29, audio described mat perf Apr 30), ends May 18, £15-£50, Sat £15-£55. The Suicide Nadia Fall directs Suhayla ElBushra’s modern reworking of the satire by Nikolai Erdman. National Theatre: Lyttelton, Apr 20-23, 25 & 26, 7.30pm, mat Apr 23, 2.15pm, booking to May 21, £15-£35. NATIONAL THEATRE: OLIVIER South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) Les Blancs Yael Farber directs Lorraine Hansberry’s final drama, which confronts the tragedy of revolution. National Theatre: Olivier, Apr 13-16, 22, 23 & 25-28, 7.30pm,
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mats Apr 14, 16, 23 & 26, 2pm, booking to May 4, £15-£35. Wonder.land A musical inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland, with music by Damon Albarn and book and lyrics by Moira Buffini. National Theatre: Olivier, Apr 19-21, 29 & 30, 7.30pm, mats Apr 30, 2pm, booking to Apr 30, £15-£50, Sat eves £15£55. OLD VIC 103, The Cut, SE1 (0844-871 7628) The Caretaker Matthew Warchus directs Timothy Spall in Harold Pinter’s menacing and darkly comic drama. Old Vic, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm, (audio described perf Apr 19, captioned perf Apr 25), ends May 14, £12-£60, Premium Seats £85. OMNIBUS 1, Clapham Common North Side, SW4 (020-7498 4699) Melody A fusion of spoken word and song written and performed by Jemima Foxtrot. Omnibus, Apr 14, 7.30pm-10pm, £12, concs £10. UPSTAIRS AT THE RITZY Coldharbour Lane, SW2 (0871-704 2065) Scratch That: Brixton Scratch That offers a platform to musicians, spoken word artists, playwrights, performers, filmmakers, comedians and more. Upstairs At The Ritzy, Apr 19, 8pm-11pm, free. ROYAL VAUXHALL TAVERN 372, Kennington Lane, Vauxhall, SE11 (0207820 1222) Finger In The Pie Cabaret Showcase London’s hot showcase of new drag, burlesque and variety. We’ve launched the careers of some of London’s most famous cabaret artists and regularly provide a test bed for new material from its most established. third Fri of month 7pm9.30pm, £10-£12. Pop Horror Enjoy the butchered hits of Stock Aitken and Waterman. Apr 27, 7pm, £5.
Vinegar Strokes - Qualified Actress Proclaimed as “The Female Whoopi Goldberg”, Vinegar Strokes comes straight outta South London with her debut show. Mixing up Comedy and Cabaret in this manifesto of sexless love, loveless sex, keeping it old school and why Beyonce ruins everything!. Apr 15, 7pm-9.15pm, £7. TEMPORARY THEATRE (formerly The Shed) National Theatre, South Bank, SE1 (020-7452 3000) Another World: Losing Our Children To Islamic State A piece of verbatim documentary theatre, compiled from interviews with people affected by the terrorist group. Temporary Theatre (formerly The Shed), Mon-Wed, Fri & Sat 7.45pm, Thu 7.30pm, Apr 14, 7.45pm, press night Apr 15, 7pm, mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm, no mat perfs Apr 9 & 13, ends May 7, £15-£25. THE CINEMA MUSEUM 2, Dugard Way, SE11 (020-7840 2200) The Misty Moon Film Society Presents A Day In The Lives Of Frankie Abbott Theatre, Theatre Comedy. The Cinema Museum, Apr 23, 8pm-11pm, £15, adv £14, concs £13. THE HOPE 3, Melon Road, SE15 Hello Friends Comedy, poetry, music, acting, anything. Have a drink, have a laugh, have a cry then have another drink at the friendliest, most hello night in London. The Hope, Tue 7.30pm-10pm, ends Dec 20, free. THE MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY 53, Southwark Street, SE1 (020-7378 1713) The Truth Lindsay Posner directs Florian Zeller’s coruscating portrait of marriages in crisis. The Menier Chocolate Factory, TueSat 8pm, mats Sat & Sun 3.30pm, ends May 7, £35, Meal Deal £43, Premium Seats £37.50. THE MILLER 96, Snowfields, SE1 (0207407 2690) Do Not Adjust Your Stage At Hoopla’s Improv Comedy Club Fast-paced improv. The Miller, Apr 16, 7.30pm-9.30pm, £5. THE VAULTS 10, Leake Street, SE1 (0207401 9603) Goosebumps Alive An immersive live theatre adaptation of the 1990s phenomenon in which audience members become part of the action. The Vaults, TueFri 7pm, 7.30pm, 8pm, 8.30pm, 9pm & 9.30pm, Sat & Sun every half hour from 1.30pm-9.30pm, ends Sep 4, £32.50£47.50. THE WHITE HORSE Peckham Rye, SE15 White Horse Comedy Some of the best up-and-coming comics on the London circuit share a bill with pro comics to bring you a Sunday evening packed with laughter and good times! The White Horse, Apr 24, 7.30pm-10pm, free. UNION THEATRE 204, Union Street, Southwark, SE1 (020-7261 9876) Gatsby Ruby in the Dust presented their first show at the Union Theatre in 2006. To mark their 10th anniversary, they are returning with their iconic production of Gatsby, specially tailored to suit the seductive environs of the theatre’s intimate space. Union Theatre, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, mats Sat & Sun 2.30pm, ends Apr 30, £17-£20. YOUNG VIC 66, The Cut, SE1 (020-7922 2922) Dutchman Amiri Baraka’s dramatic comment on race relations in America is directed by award-winner Ola Ince. Young Vic, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed & Sat 2.30pm, ends Apr 16, £10-£15. If You Kiss Me, Kiss Me Jane Horrocks charts a woman’s life through desire, love, motherhood and loss. Young Vic, Mon-Sat 8pm, mats Wed & Sat 3pm, ends Apr 16, £10-£35. UPSTAIRS AT THE RITZY Coldharbour Lane, SW2 (0871-704 2065) Scratch That: Brixton Scratch That offers a platform to musicians, spoken word artists, playwrights, performers, filmmakers, comedians and more. Upstairs At The Ritzy, Apr 19, 8pm-11pm, free. To submit listings, please enter events online at least four weeks in advance at www.pressassociation.com/Listings/Ad dYourEvent
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THE PUB LANDLORD WHO KILLED THREE Man who poisoned women was even thought to have been Jack the Ripper
FIFTY-SEVEN-year-old historian Helena Wojtczak has a problem. Through a series of bizarre coincidences, Helena finds herself inseparably attached to one of Southwark’s; possibly the world’s most famous criminals, writes Owen Sheppard...
At the turn of the 1897 the intelligent, handsome and above all cunning George Chapman lived in the Finsbury area of London. The Polish migrant had just burnt down his own pub, The Prince of Wales, purely for the insurance payout. He had lived there with Mary Spink, 37, the first of three women Chapman went on to murder in the most sadistic of ways. Rather than take up blazes or arms, his game was to sneak small doses of a tasteless toxin called Tar Tar Emeti into his mistresses’ food and drink. Helena says Chapman lived with Spink “in sin”, something “virtually unheard of in their time”, and that after her death in 1899, her gormless doctor’s verdict was that she had simple died of “natural causes”. Next he moved to Union Street in Borough, and used his payout to buy the Monument pub. A young barmaid, Bessie Taylor, became his next victim after offering her a job
and digs at his upstairs flat. “He started poisoning her as well,” Helena said. “The poison made his victims sick with severe diarrhea, but it took weeks to kill them, and they would eventually succumb to exhaustion and dehydration. “With each of his victims he would play the loving, concerned husband, and would call on doctors and nurses to come and stay. But none of them could understand what was causing it.” Poor Bessie died on Valentine’s Day in 1901. Still the ever-popular and unsuspecting land lord of the Monument; Chapman put up another advert for the barmaid job, and along came nineteen-year-old Maud Marsh, who was sixteen years his junior. Within weeks Chapman was up to his old tricks. But he took another reckless gamble that year and decided to set fire to the Monument, only this time the plan backfired and his suspicious insurers refused to pay him. The old Monument building was later demolished and lost forever. So in January 1902, Chapman and Marsh took their business to The Crown in Borough High Street.
Chapman soon resumed his sinister games, and as Maud grew sicker he even pushed his luck by inviting her parents to come and comfort her, while he poisoned her under their noses. “They took Maud to Guys’ Hospital,” Helena said. “For a month she stayed there and actually started to get better, and no one knew why. “Then as soon as she was discharged
Spink and Bessie to be exhumed so their bodies could be examined further. Eventually they had enough evidence to prosecute, and he was sent for trial at the Old Bailey in March 1903. Crowds packed out the court room and every paper in the Britain and the colonies covered it. One round of feverish headlines quoted a police chief inspector Abberline, who had said on the record he suspected Chapman may have been the missing Jack the Ripper. Chapman spoke only to say the words “not guilty” and was convicted for three counts of murder on March 19. He was hanged at 9am on April 7 in Wandsworth Prison. Helena released her second biography ‘Jack the Ripper at Last?’ on April 7, having discovered a flood of new information about his childhood from Polish public records. Helena said: “I came across him because of my connection with Hastings. It was in Hastings that he bought the poison, and it’s where I live now.
“But I also lived in the East End where Chapman lived with Spink, and I also lived in Southwark for a long time. So it’s like I’ve followed in his footsteps all the way. That’s what made it impossible for me not to follow his story.”
“With each of his victims he would play the loving, concerned husband” and went back – guess what – he started poisoning her again.” Maud died on October 22, 1902, and this is how all came to an end. Maud’s parents wanted to know how Chapman’s last “wife” died. That was enough to make everyone suddenly suspicious. Chapman was arrested on October 25 and charged with Maud’s murder. The police ordered the bodies of
George Chapman (main); Maud Marsh (inset, top); Bessie Taylor (inset, bottom) and The Crown pub
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I HAVE never really had sushi before, and bar the odd cod and chips, nor have I ever been that big on fish. Obviously then, choosing a sushi restaurant for my debut restaurant-review for the News made perfect sense, writes Owen Sheppard...
We all know with Chinese or Indian eateries that even at the most authentic seeming restaurant, what you invariably get is a western take on the original cuisine. But Poppy Hana’s ten-page menu of more than 150 items straddled that line to just the right degree. With so much choice, guests’ curiosity could turn to hesitance. So we four sushi novices decided to apply the same starter-to-main template as you would in any Bella Italia or Bill’s. A to-share-sized dish of eight
“It would take several more visits for our party to fully explore and understand the menu, and by that you point you suspect Poppy Hana might have won you over for life” veggie rice-rolls, and another with a twelve-piece sushi selection, bated us sufficiently for the main, and occupied us long-enough to leave a short wait for the next round. The two dishes of bitesize pieces were perfect for some light-hearted chopstick re-acquaintance for those who will need it. The veggie ricerolls, typical for their pristine and minimal appearance, came in an assortment of pickle, avocado, and cucumber in seaweed coatings, their delicate flavours beg you not to rush them. Our opposite plate of various fish over rice included of Nigri (salmon), Ebi (shrimp), Suzuki (sea bass), Ika (squid), Saba (Mackerel), Hamachi (yellow-tail tuna), Unagi (Eel), and four individuals Maki
(rice rolls) with tuna, salmon, California and Tobiko (fish eggs) ingredients. For any sushi newcomer this dish is the opportunity to vanquish all your seafood anxieties in one serving. It’s a decision you won’t regret, and the rapid-fire sampling of so many new ingredients gives way to a quick sense of achievement that implores you to keep trying more. By this point we had all come to a verdict that the Japanese Asahi beer was another noteworthy new find. It’s one I had previously felt put-off from buying elsewhere because of the price-tag. Here, it proved a light and classy yet reasonably-priced accompaniment. Having doubled our collective
knowledge of fish species, next came the mains. Hearty helpings of highly accessible curries and noodle dishes in mild sauces hit the spot. Though admittedly not pushing the boat out too far, I opted for Chicken Yaki Udon; wholesome, brown-wheat noodles which, due to their sheer size, are far easier to handle with chopsticks than regular noodles. With a satisfied palette, feeling far broader about the middle, and with a much wider vocabulary, there was little to keep us from heading elsewhere for drinks and a change of scenery. But Poppy Hana’s unusual combination of a laid-back, inviting atmosphere, with a classy décor – all black tiles and dark-wood
THE DAMAGE
X4 Asahi beers 330ml
£11.80
Selection Sushi Set
£13.99
£4.95
X2 Veggie Roll Selection
£5.95
Chicken Yaki Udon
£6.45
Vegetable Curry
£5.95
Chicken Vermicelli
£7.95
Chicken Katsu Curry
TOTAL FOOD (1-5) AMBIENCE (1-5) VALUE (1-5) DISABLED ACCESS DISABLED TOILET
£57.04
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 YES YES
paneling in the classical Japanese style – were enough to keep us feeling at home. It would take several more visits for our party to fully explore and understand the menu, and by that you point you suspect Poppy Hana might have won you over for life.
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Fri 15 April - Thurs 21 April THE IRON GIANT (PG) - Sat 10.30am Kids’ Club Special BILL + Q&A (PG) - Sun 10.30am Discover Tuesdays CHRONIC (15) - Tue 7.05 Toddler Time TOOT THE TINY TUGBOAT: PROGRAMME 8 (U) – Mon 11.00am Q POOTLE 5 PROGRAMME 10 (U) – Tue 11.00am Big Scream THE JUNGLE BOOK 2D (PG) Fri 11.00 THE JUNGLE BOOK 2D (PG) Wed: 11.00 Vintage Sundays CALAMITY JANE SING-ALONG (U) - Sun: 1.15 1st Bday Special + RICHARD AYOADE INTRO SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (U) – Sat: 1.00 Exhibition on Screen PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN (12A) - Mon: 6.00 Met. Opera Live ROBERTO DEVEREUX (12A) Sat: 5.55
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cinema Met. Opera Encore ROBERTO DEVEREUX (12A) – Tue: 1.00 Slackers’ Club (for students only) FRIEND REQUEST (15) - Wed 9.30 OPENING THIS WEEK: THE JUNGLE BOOK 2D (PG) Fri, Wed: 1.30, 6.30 Sat 10.00am, 12.30, 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 Sun 10.30, 1.00, 3.30, 6.15, Mon 12.50, 6.10 Tue 3.00, 6.35, 8.30 Thu 11.00am, 4.00, 6.40 THE JUNGLE BOOK 3D (PG) Fri, Wed 4.00, 9.00, Sun 8.30, Mon 3.40, 8.40, Tue 12.30, 5.50, Thu 1.30, 9.15 THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (12A) Fri, Thu 10.30am, Sat 3.10, Mon 1.15, Tue 12.15, Wed 11.20am CONTINUING: DHEEPAN (15) Fri 12.00, 3.30, 8.20 Sat 8.50, Sun 3.20, 6.30, 9.05, Mon 10.00am, 12.30, 8.20, Tue 3.30, 8.50, Wed 10.00am, 6.00, 8.40, Thu 10.00am, 6.10, 8.45 EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) Fri 6.10, Tue 6.20 Wed 4.20, Thu 3.40 EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) HOH Subtitled – Mon 6.30 ZOOTROPOLIS 2D (PG) Fri 5.40, Sat 9.40am, 12.15, 2.50, Sun 10.00am, 12.40, Mon 3.10, Wed 3.20, Thu 3.30 HIGH RISE (15) Fri 8.40, Sat 9.30, Sun 8.50, Mon 9.00, Tue 9.15 Wed 6.50, Thu 6.20, 9.00 MARGUERITE (15) Fri 2.45, Sun 3.40, Mon 10.20am, Tue 10.00am Wed 12.30 Thu 12.40 HAIL, CAESAR! (12A) infrequent moderate sex references Thu 1.00 Mon 4.00 Wed 1.50 HAIL, CAESAR! (12A) HOH Subtitled – Fri 1.00 HAIL, CAESAR! (12A) HOH Subtitled – Mon 1.20
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Fri 15 April - Thurs 21 April BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE 2D (12A) 151 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-Thur 14:30, 16:30, 17:50, 21:10 Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE 3D (12A) 151 Mins 3D, •W / CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-Sat 20:00, 23:15, Sun-thur 20:00 CRIMINAL (15) 113 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-sat 20:00, 22:35, Sun-thur 20:00 CUB SCOUTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT (PG) 106 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Sat 09:30, 12:15 EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) 106 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction
Loop, Fri-thur 17:30 EYE IN THE SKY (15) 102 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Subtitle, Fri-sat 13:15, 15:45, 18:15 20:45, 23:15, Sun 13:15, 15:45, 18:15, 20:45, Mon 13:15s/t, 15:45, 18:15, 20:45, Tue-thu 13:15, 15:45 ,18:15 20:45 FRIEND REQUEST (15) 92 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Wedthur 18:45, 21:00, Thu 18:45, 21:00 HARDCORE HENRY (18) 96 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-sat 22:00 IN THE HEART OF THE SEA 2D (12A) 122 Mins Silver Screen, •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Wed 14:00 Thu 11:00 INSIDE OUT 2D (U) 102 Mins Kids Club, •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Sat/sun 10:00 KUNG FU PANDA 3 2D (PG) 95 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri 12:55, 15:10, Sat 10:40, 12:55, 15:10, Sun-tue 12:55, 15:10, Wed-thur 14:00 LONDON HAS FALLEN (15) 99 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-sat 21:00, 23:30, Suntue 21:00, Wed-thur 17:30 MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (12A) 112 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Subtitle, Fri-sat 20:30, 23:15, Sat, Sunmon, 20:30 Tue 20:30s/t, Thu 20:30 MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 (12A) 94 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-tue 18:45 ODEON SCREAM UNSEEN (18) 120 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Wed 20:30 THE DANISH GIRL (15) 119 Mins Silver Screen, •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Wed 11:00, Thu 14:00 THE GOOD DINOSAUR 2D (PG) 100 Mins Kids Club, •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Sat-sun 10:30 THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR 2D (12A) 114 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri 13:05, 15:40, 18:15, 20:50, 23:30, Sat 10:30, 13:05, 15:40, 18:15 20:50, 23:30, Sun 12:15, 14:50, 17:30, 20:10, Monthur 13:05, 15:40, 18:15, 20:50 THE JUNGLE BOOK 2D (PG) 106 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri 10:30, 13:00, 13:45, 15:30 16:15, 18:00, 20:30, Sat-sun 10:30, 11:15, 13:00, 13:45, 15:30, 16:15, 18:00, 20:30, Monthur 10:30, 13:00, 13:45 15:30, 16:15, 18:00, 20:30 THE JUNGLE BOOK 3D (PG) 106 Mins 3D, •W/CHAIR Audio Described,
Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-thur 12:00 14:30 17:00 19:30 Now Booking, No Guest Passes, 3D, Kids Club, Silver Screen, Newbies, •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Subtitle, Autism Friendly, ZOOTROPOLIS 2D (PG) 108 Mins •W/CHAIR Audio Described, Infra Red, Induction Loop, Fri-sat 11:15, 13:00, 13:50 15:30, 18:00, Sun 13:00, 13:50, 15:30, 18:00, Mon-tue 11:15, 13:00, 13:50, 15:30, 18:00, Tue Wed-thur 11:15, 13:00, 15:30, 18:00
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Fri 15 April - Thurs 21 April EYE IN THE SKY (15) Fri/Mon/Wed/Thu at 1.35, 16.00, 6.25, 8.50, Sat at 13.35, 4.00, 6.25, 9.30 Sun at 12.30, 2.55, 5.20, 7.45 Tue at 4.00, 6.25, 8.50 THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG) Fri and Mon-Thu at 1.00 Sat at 12.30, Sun at 12.45 THE JUNGLE BOOK 3D (PG) Fri and Mon-Thu at 3.30, 6.00, 8.30 Sat at 14.55, 6.00, 8.30 Sun at 3.10, 5.30, 7.50 MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (12A) moderate violence, threat Fri/Mon/Tue/Thu at 3.25, 8.30 Sat at 3.25, 9.00 Sun at 4.55 Wed at 3.25 THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (12A) racist language and behaviour Fri/Wed at 11:00, 6.00 Sat at 12.55 Sun at 4.50 Mon/Tue/Thu at 6.00 HIGH RISE (15) Fri/Wed/Thu at 6.00 Sat at 6.25 Sun at 7.30 Mon at 8.40 VICTORIA (15) Fri at 8.20 Sat at 8.50 Sun at 7.15 Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu at 8.25 DHEEPAN (15) Fri/Sat & Tue-Thu at 3.25/8.40 Sun at 2.20/7.40 Mon at 3.25 HAIL CAESAR (12A) infrequent moderate sex references Fri & Mon-Thu at 3.30 Sat at 4.00 EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) Fri & Mon-Thu at 1.00 Sat at 1.35 Sun at 2.30 MARGUERITE (15) Fri & Mon-Thu at 12.30 Sun at 2.00 OUR LITTLE SISTER (PG) Fri/Sat & Mon-Thu at 12.30, 6.00 Sun at 11.30, 4.55 ZOOTROPOLIS (PG) Sat at 11.00 Sun at 11.25 CALAMITY JANE SING-ALONG (U) – Sun at 12noon CHRONIC (15) at 6.00 E.T. THE EXTRATERRESTRIAL – Sun at 10.30 Kids Club Sat, 10.30 for 11am – THE IRON GIANT (PG) BIG SCREAM 10.30 for 11am! Fri & Wed – THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY Toddler Time, Monday 10.30 for 11am MET OPERA: – ROBERTO DEVEREUX (12A) – Sat at 5.55pm & Tue at 12.00 Exhibition On Screen: Painting The Modern GARDEN (12A) – Mon at 6.00pm
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202-204 Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, London SE16 4RT 020 7232 2222 • Email: bermondsey@oppida.com
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Woolstapers Way, SE16
A one bedroom ex local authority second floor apartment situated close to the local amenities of Southwark Park Road and within walking distance to Bermondsey tube station. The property offers open planned lounge with access to a private patio area, fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The benefits include communal heating system. Sold with no onward chain.
Nemus Apartment, SE8
A chance to acquire this stunning two double bedroom apartment set within a two year old development located on Bush Road SE8. The development is well situated for access to transport and all the amenities of Surrey Quays, Canada Water and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This apartment is finished to a very high specification including integrated fitted kitchen, designer bathroom and hard wood flooring. £475,000 Leasehold
Elizabeth Square, SE16
Oppida Estates are proud to market this modern one double bedroom second floor apartment in the highly sought after Sovereign Crescent development. The property comprises a living room, separate fully fitted kitchen, bedroom with fitted wardrobes and modern bathroom. The property benefits double glazing, secure door entry system and underground parking. The apartment is offered furnished.
£328 pw / £1420 pcm
Windsock Close, SE16
A bright top floor 2 bedroom apartment located in a dockside development in Surrey Quays. The property benefits from being recently refurbished, main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, fully fitted semi open plan kitchen and living room with direct views of South Dock Marina and Canary Wharf.
£380 pw / £1647 pcm
A bright and spacious one double bedroom fourth floor apartment. The property offers a spacious kitchen/diner, fitted bathroom, private balcony, communal gas heating system. Located within a short distance of Southwark Park, and Bermondsey Jubilee line tube station.
£294,995 Leasehold
£329,950 Leasehold
Rope Street, SE16
Maple Quays, SE16
A stunning studio apartment located on the second floor of this dockside development. The property is spacious throughout and offers direct views towards Greenland Dock from kitchen area and South Marina dock from the living area. The property offers a gross internal area of 452 sq ft (45.2 sq m) which is larger than most studios in the area.
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Lockwood Square, SE16
£350,000
Boat Lifter Way, SE16
A stunning one double bedroom apartment located on the top floor of this popular Dockside development. The property is split over 2 floors and benefits from being furnished to a high standard, fully fitted kitchen, spacious living room and bright bathroom. Surrey Quays Shopping Centre and station are within short walking distance.
£325 pw / £1408 pcm
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Situated on the 7th floor of Montreal House, SE16 in a newly built Barrett development is this stunning two double bedroom two bathroom apartment. The property comprises of a bright and spacious open planned lounge/kitchen offering skyline views towards south London, modern fitted integrated kitchen area, well proportioned bedrooms and modern bathroom. Further benefits include private balcony, gym and 24 hour concierge service.
£699,995
Lavender Road, SE16
A spacious 2 bedroom house located in quiet cul-desac near Rotherhithe Street. The property comprises 2 double bedrooms, large lounge with conservatory, back garden, separate fully fitted kitchen and bathroom. Benefits include parking space and laminate flooring on the ground floor. Offered furnished.
£380 pw / £1647 pcm
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TRAFALGAR AVENUE £1,375,000 FREEHOLD A truly exceptional Georgian family home with features and space to delight. Following an exceptional refurbishment it's all new interior can only be described as a blend of the best from the past and the precision of the present. Family Home | Georgian Period | High Ceilings | Large Garden | Period Features | Opposite Burgess Park | Four bedrooms EPC Rating: E
FARROW LANE £225,000 LEASEHOLD OPEN HOUSE 16TH APRIL 12-1PM We are delighted to offer for sale this studio flat in this sought after and convenient location within easy reach of local amenities and public transport links. Studio Flat | Separate Kitchen | Large Reception Room/ Bedroom Area | Three Piece Bathroom Suite | Garage En Block | Very Good Order | Close to Transport Links | No Onward Chain EPC Rating: D
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Offers Over £540,000 LEASEHOLD *** A MUSTVIEW LOFT APARTMENT *** A stylish two bedroom, split level school conversion, oozing with period charm, in a gated development on a no through road. Split Level School Conversion | Two Double Bedrooms | Open Plan Reception & Kitchen | Three Piece Bathroom Suite | Communal Gardens | Secure Allocated Parking | Close to Local Amenities & Transport EPC Rating: D
MAWBEY HOUSE £365,000 LEASEHOLD A light purpose built third floor flat in fair decorative order close to the amenities on the old Kent road and Bermondsey. Third Floor Purpose Built Flat | Two Double Bedrooms | Light Reception Room | Fitted Kitchen | Bathroom | Separate WC | Double Glazing | Permit Parking | Close to Local Amenities and Transport EPC Rating: D
BARRIEDALE £461 PW / £2,000 PCM A four bedroom house featuring: entrance hall, reception room with bay window, four bedrooms, fitted kitchen with door to new garden, fitted bathroom, fitted wardrobes and storage, wood flooring and fitted carpets, neutral decor, large back garden and non - restrictive on - street parking. Four Bedroom House | Lounge With Bay Window | Fitted Kitchen | Fitted Bathroom | Fitted Wardrobes & Storage | Large Garden to Rear | On - Street Parking | Available Now EPC Rating: D
FILTON COURT £242 PW / £1,050 PCM A purpose built ground floor one bedroom apartment in Filton Court, Avonley Village. The property is situated in a block of apartments and is furnished with a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen and bathroom, communal gardens and off street parking, close to transport. One Bedroom | Ground Floor Flat | Spacious Lounge | Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom | Communal Garden | Off Street Parking | Close to Local Transport | Available Immediately EPC Rating: C
KENDER STREET £369 PW / £1600 PCM Large two double bedroom flat over the upper two floors of this handsome three storey mid-terrace Grade II listed Georgian house. Kender Street is located between Queens Road and New Cross Road within a two minute walk to local and routes into the City and West End, and within a 10-12 minute walk to New Cross Gate underground and national rail line. A member of the team has an interest in the property. First Floor Flat | Two Bedrooms | reception Room | Kitchen/Diner | Bathroom | Garden | Close to Local Amenities & Transport | Available 10th June 2016 EPC Rating: D
JERNINGHAM COURT £438 PW / £1900 PCM Situated in the ever popular Telegraph Hill Conservation Area and just a short walk from the superb transport links and amenities of New Cross is this split level ex-local authority flat arranged over two floors. Telegraph Hill | Three Bedrooms | Split Level | Fitted Kitchen | Bright Lounge Leading to Balcony | Bathroom Suite With WC | Communal Gardens | Arranged Over Two Floors | Close to Transport Links | EPC Rating: C
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Archdiocese of Southwark
St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary School, George Row, London SE16 4UP
St. Joseph’s RC Primary School George Row, London, SE16 4UP T: 020 7237 4267
Telephone Number: 0207 237 4267 Fax Number: 0207 237 1618 email address: office@stjosephs-georgerow.southwark.sch.uk Class Teacher - required for September 2016 For Foundation Stage/Key Stage One or Key Stage Two Main Pay Scale
The Governors of this successful and popular Catholic school wish to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching team.
The age group taught will be agreed, to match the professional experience of the teacher appointed. We can offer you: Ø Ø
• well behaved, polite pupils • friendly and supportive staff • high standards • excellent resources • opportunities for continued professional development
This is a permanent full-time appointment open to experienced and newly qualified applicants. Visits to the school are very welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school office. Application forms and further information are available from the office at the above address. An electronic version of the Application Pack is available on request. 29th April 2016 – 5.00pm 3rd May 2016 5th and 6th May 2016
Closing Date: Short listing: Interviews:
As an employer we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applications will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.
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St. Joseph’s School is looking for an efficient and personable School Receptionist to assist the Office Manager with the administrative and clerical functions of the school.
The successful candidate will have:
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Knowledge of a similar environment Excellent communication skills Excellent customer services skills A commitment to high standards A friendly sense of humour and a caring approach to both adults and children A commitment to working as a team The ability to assist with day to day administration skills The ability to work to deadlines and to work unsupervised.
Knowledge of the Wauton Samuels database would be an asset, but full training will be provided.
The post is term time only. Successful candidates will be required to work for 40 weeks per year, working 36 hours per week over an agreed timetable. This post is a temporary 1 year contract to cover maternity leave. Salary is Hay Grade 3, Spine Point 9 (£17,439.00 FTE). Actual pro rata salary: £15,369.71
As an employer we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applications will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references. For details please email the school for an application pack at: office@stjosephs-georgerow.southwark.sch.uk
Closing date: Shortlisting: Interviews:
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LOFTIE STREET)
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (REDCROSS WAY, PARK STREET) 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that because of works by UKPN, made an Order the effect of which will prohibit vehicular traffic in part of the above named road. Whilst works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in (a) Redcross Way outside No’s 2a. (b) Park Street, between Emerson Street and Bear Gardens
An alternative route will be via Park Street, Stoney Street, Southwark Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Sumner Street, Emerson Street as as applicable.
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 work and for works vehicles, any vehicle being used in connection with police, fire or ambulance purposes and anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform. The Order will come into operation between the 17th – 18th April 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 14th April 2016 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Parking & Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 3104
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (COPELAND ROAD, SWAN MEAD, WEBB STREET, ROSE ALLEY) 1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 7. 8.
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TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable LB Southwark carriageway resurfacing and sewer works by Oliver Connell & Sons Ltd made an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads. Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in:
(a) Copeland Road, between No’s 48 and side of 19 Sandlings Close (b) Swan Mead, between Tower Bridge Road to end (c) Webb Street, between Tower Bridge Road to end (d) Rose Alley, at it’s junction with Park Street (sewer works)
The alternative route for: (a) Copeland Road, Blackpool Road, Consort Road. Copeland Road, Heaton Road, Consort Road. Consort Road, Blackpool Road, Copeland Road. (b) Willow Walk, Grange Road, Pages Walk. (c) Tower Bridge Road (d) an alternative route is not required 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.
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.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that because of Thames Tideway works, made an Order the effect of which will prohibit vehicular traffic in part of the above named road.
Whilst works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Loftie Street, between Bermondsey Wall East and Chambers Street. An alternative route will be via Chambers Street, Bevington Street, Bermondsey Wall East. Bermondsey Wall East, Chambers Street,
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 work and for works vehicles, any vehicle being used in connection with police, fire or ambulance purposes and anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform. The Order will come into operation between the 19th April – 30th May 2016.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 14th April 2016 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Parking & Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 3103
Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003
Please take notice that I / we The Brunel Museum Have made application to the local licensing authority to vary the Premises Licence in respect of The Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe, London, SE16
The proposed variation is as follows: To amend condition 341 to read: “That licensable activities will not take place in the outside areas of the premises after 17:30 hours on Sunday to Wednesday.” To extend the licensable area of the premises. To extend the standard finish time in respect of Plays, Films and Live Music to 00:00 hours (midnight) on Thursday to Saturday. The provision of regulated entertainment
Days
Thurs - Sat
Start time 23:00
Finish time 00:00
A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by The Licensing Service, c/o Southwark Environmental Health and Trading Standards, 3RD Floor Hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 5LX
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 on our web site at www.southwark.gov.uk/businesscentre/licensing/currentapplication
It is open to any person to make representations about the likely effect of the grant of the premises licence on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above 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: 29th March 2016
The works will take place on the (a) 18th – 19th April. (b) 23rd April. (c) 23rd April (d) 18th – 22nd April. .
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 14th April 2016
Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX. Ref: 3105, 3106, 3107, 3108
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
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 http://planbuild.southwark.gov.uk 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: ACA-development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; ALB-development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); CNA-development within a conservation area; DDP-departure from the development plan; LBA-works to or within the site of a listed building; MPA-major planning application; 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). 13 AYLESBURY ROAD, LONDON, SE17 2EQ (Ref. 16/AP/1185 ) Variation to condition 1 of planning permission 15/AP/4189 'Erection of a single storey side and rear extension' to allow alteration of parapet height by 225mm and re-location of lightwell doors. (within Liverpool Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lewis Goodley 0207 525 5976) 25 BALACLAVA ROAD, LONDON, SE1 5PX (Ref. 16/AP/1179 ) (Householder Application) Erection of rear ground floor single storey side extension to side of outrigger; and a rear first floor single storey extension above outrigger, to provide additional accommodation to dwellinghouse. (within Thorburn Square C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Christopher Kirby 0207 525 0952) THE RING, 72 BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON, SE1 8HA (Ref. 16/AP/1248 ) Change of use of second & third floors from A4 to B1(a) offices. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Craig Newton 020 7525 4004) LAND WITHIN ELEPHANT PARK BOUNDED BY NEW KENT ROAD TO THE NORTH, ELEPHANT ROAD TO THE WEST, RODNEY PLACE TO THE EAST AND HEYGATE STREET TO THE SOUTH, LONDON SE17 (Ref. 16/AP/0299 ) Seeks deletion of Condition 8 'compliance with previous Arboricultural Method Statement' of planning permission 15AP2151 for 'Erection of a four storey site welfare and project office associated with the Elephant Park development, together with ancillary structures, landscaping and other associated works for a temporary period of 7 years. (within Larcom Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA, MPA (Contact: Michael Glasgow 020 7525 1249) 105 BURBAGE ROAD, LONDON, SE24 9HD (Ref. 16/AP/1051 ) (Householder Application) Demolition of existing rear conservatory extension and its replacement with a more integral and sustainable extension; Reconfiguration of front elevation; Erection of a dormer window and loft conversion. (within Dulwich Village C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) 7 CAMBERWELL GROVE, LONDON, SE5 8JA (Ref. 16/AP/0573 ) (Householder Application) Construction of extension to rear roof slope; installation of rooflights to front roof slope. (within Camberwell Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Patrick Cronin 0207 525 5535) 106 CARTER STREET, LONDON, SE17 3EW (Ref. 16/AP/1118 ) (Householder Application) Erection of rear single storey ground floor extension (within Sutherland Square C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Yvonne Sampoh 0207 525 4929) 16 CHAMPION GROVE, LONDON, SE5 8BW (Ref. 16/AP/0946 ) (Householder Application) Creation of a new bay window at the rear of the property and the installation of bifold doors to the side elevation. (within Camberwell Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Patrick Cronin 0207 525 5535) 123 COURT LANE, LONDON, SE21 7EE (Ref. 16/AP/1305 ) (Householder Application)
Demolition of single storey lean-to and outhouse and erection of single storey rear extension (within Dulwich Village C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Patrick Cronin 0207 525 5535) 78 DARRELL ROAD, LONDON, SE22 9NL (Ref. 16/AP/0996 ) Coversion of single family dwelling to 1 x 1 bed flat and 1 x 2 bed flat with construction of rear mansard Reason(s) for publicity: (Contact: Craig Newton 020 7525 4004) 56 DENMAN ROAD, LONDON, SE15 5NR (Ref. 16/AP/1148 ) Installation of rear roof terrace to top floor flat (within Holly Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lewis Goodley 0207 525 5976) 56 DENMAN ROAD, LONDON, SE15 5NR (Ref. 16/AP/1034 ) Erection of rear single storey ground floor extension to side of outrigger of ground flat. (within Holly Grove C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Lewis Goodley 0207 525 5976) 18 FRANK DIXON WAY, LONDON, SE21 7ET (Ref. 16/AP/0928 ) (Householder Application) First floor side extension, new dormer and new windows to match existing. (within Dulwich Wood C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) 14 HOLLY GROVE, LONDON, SE15 5DF (Ref. 16/AP/1240 ) (Householder Application) Rebuild of conservatory to rear and creation of rear patio (within Holly Grove C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) 14 HOLLY GROVE, LONDON, SE15 5DF (Ref. 16/AP/1241 ) Rebuild of conservatory to rear and creation of rear patio (within Holly Grove C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) SKIPTON HOUSE, 80 LONDON ROAD, PERRY LIBRARY, 250 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD; & KEYWORTH STREET HOSTEL, 10 KEYWORTH STREET, LONDON SE1 (Ref. 15/AP/5125 ) Demolition of the existing buildings and creation of basement (plus mezzanine) and the erection of buildings ranging from Ground Floor plus 7 to ground floor plus 39 stories (maximum building height of 146.3m AOD) comprising retail uses (Use Classes A1/A3/A4) and fitness space (Use Class D2) at ground floor, multifunctional cultural space (Use Classes D1/D2/Sui Generis) at basement and groundfloor levels, and office use (Use Class B1) and 408 residential units (Use Class C3) on upper levels, new landscaping and public realm, a publically accessible roof garden, ancillary servicing and plant, cycle parking and associated works. The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement submitted pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) 2011. This proposal affects the character or setting of nearby listed building(s):Metro Central Heights and Inner London Crown Court, Newington Causeway; Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington Butts; Michael Faraday Memorial, Elephant and Castle.. This proposal affects the character or setting of the nearby Elliot's Row; St George's Circus and West Square Conservation Areas.
Reason(s) for publicity: ACA, ALB, EIA, MPA (Contact: Robin Sedgwick 020 7525 3920) 5-7 MARSHALSEA ROAD, LONDON, SE1 1EP (Ref. 16/AP/1104 ) Installation of fascia sign, projecting sign, menu case and awnings (within Liberty of the Mint C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Robin Sedgwick 020 7525 3920) 10 MILL STREET, LONDON SE1 2AY (Ref. 16/AP/1224 ) Change of use of part of the existing D1 doctors surgery to C3 residential use in order to enlarge existing adjacent first floor studio flat; together with installation of balustrade to opening on Wolseley Street; replacement of existing door with window and creation of new entrance from courtyard on Mill street side (within St Saviours Dock C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Ciaran Regan 020 7525 4877) 170 NEW KENT ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4YS (Ref. 16/AP/1094 )
Full refurbishment of the property, replacement of all non-original finishes, fittings and fixtures. Alterations to internal room layouts on all floors. The lowering of the floor in the internal vault under the front garden and its conversion into a utility room and wc, the replacement of the vault door with a fixed glazed panel. The conversion of the external non-original vault into an open air courtyard at lower ground level that is not visible from the street. The extension of the property at the rear on the lower ground floor. The reinstatement of the historical second roof dormer on the front elevation. The rebuilding of the modern garden wall further back to demarcate the correct boundary of the property and the addition of timber gates to provide secure parking. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Lance Penman 020 7525 5406) Continued on next page....
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)
PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) 170 NEW KENT ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4YS (Ref. 16/AP/1096 ) Alterations to internal room layouts on all floors, the lowering of the floor in the vault under the front garden and its conversion into a utility room and wc, the replacement of the vault door with a fixed glazed panel. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) 170 NEW KENT ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4YS (Ref. 16/AP/1093 ) Two storey extension at the rear on the lower ground floor; reinstatement of the historical second roof dormer on the front elevation; construction of a modern garden wall to demarcate the correct boundary of the property; addition of timber gates to provide secure parking. (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: LBA (Contact: Lance Penman 020 7525 5406) BETSHAM HOUSE, NEWCOMEN STREET, LONDON, SE1 1YU (Ref. 16/AP/1103 ) Replace existing defective brick balustrade and metal handrails to the communal walkways and private balconies with proprietary powder coated metal balustrading. (within Borough High Street C.A.) This proposal affects the character or setting of nearby listed building(s):Public House 65 Newcomen Street SE1. Reason(s) for publicity: ALB, CNA (Contact: Michele Sterry 020 7525 5453) 77 PAGES WALK, LONDON, SE1 4HD (Ref. 16/AP/1281 ) (Householder Application) Construction of a part one-storey, part twostorey rear extension; Installation of x1 rooflight to the main roof; replacement of existing front windows and door with 'like-for-like' windows and doors. (within Pages Walk C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts
020 7525 5458) ADVERTISING RIGHT 8247, 122 PECKHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON SE15 5ED (Ref. 16/AP/1001 ) Screening banner to surround existing advertisement hoarding on east facing gable of building. (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Robin Sedgwick 020 7525 3920) 133 RYE LANE, LONDON SE15 4ST (Ref. 16/AP/1032 ) Two storey roof extension to allow the conversion of the building into flexible floorspace comprising cafe/ bar / restaurant / flexible office / studio / event spaces (A3/A4/B1/D1/D2) in a variety of configurations across all floors (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, MPA (Contact: Shanali Counsell 0207 525 1770) 32-36 RYE LANE, LONDON, SE15 5BS (Ref. 16/AP/1239 ) Three storey rear extension above the existing commercial units and service yard to provide 4 two bed flats and 3 three bed flats. Reconfiguration of the existing service area; associated landscaped courtyard and elevational alterations to the ground floor. (within Rye Lane C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Neil Loubser 020 7525 5451) 5-7 SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON SE1 (Ref. 16/AP/0967 ) Change of use of the existing set back 6th floor ancillary plant room to B1 Office; Provision of a new stair from the existing 5th floor office space, to create a duplex office unit; Alterations to the fenestration of the existing plant room to include additional areas of glazing and a standing seam zinc cladding system. (within Borough High Street C.A.) Reason(s) for
publicity: CNA (Contact: Lewis Goodley 0207 525 5976) 65 ST GEORGES ROAD, LONDON, SE1 6ER (Ref. 16/AP/1205 ) Insertion of new sash window to front elevation at basement level. Creation of new opening within an existing internal wall at basement level (within West Square C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) 139 TOOLEY STREET, LONDON SE1 2HZ (Ref. 16/AP/1115 ) Toilet modification to first floor of The Brigade Restaurant and form new second floor office (within Tooley Street C.A.) (Grade II listed building) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA, LBA (Contact: Lance Penman 020 7525 5406) 237 WALWORTH ROAD, LONDON, SE17 1RL (Ref. 16/AP/1249 ) Variation of Condition 1 of Outline Planning dated 16/12/2014 [LBS ref 14AP0830] for the erection of two buildings, one a part 5, part 6 storey building plus lower ground floor and part basement plant room and the other a part 2, part 3, part 4 storey building together with a single storey extension to the flying freehold to provide 67 residential units (comprising a mix of 1x studio, 19 x 1 bed, 40 x 2 bed, 3 x 3 bed, 2 x 4 bed and 2 x 5 bed) the provision of four disabled car parking spaces, cycle parking and associated landscaping works for the following works: Rearrangement and internal reconfiguration of dwellings houses to create an entirely flatted development (comprising a mix of 6x studios, 12 x 1 bed, 43 x 2 bed, 10 x 3 bed) Internal layout configuration of main block and corresponding location of windows on
elevations Reason(s) for publicity: MPA (Contact: Daniel Davies 020 7525 5461) GARLAND COURT, 26 WANSEY STREET, LONDON SE17 1LH (Ref. 16/AP/0345 ) Installation of louvered glazing to enclose x3 communal stair cores at Garland Court; currently not enclosed in front (Wansey Street) and rear elevations. (within Larcom Street C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Catherine Jeater 0207 525 5375) 16 WINCHESTER WALK, LONDON SE1 9AQ (Ref. 16/AP/0940 ) Change of use of the lower ground and ground floors from office (B1 Use class) to restaurant (A3 Use class) (within Borough High Street C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Adam Greenhalgh 020 7525 5428) 149 WOODWARDE ROAD, LONDON, SE22 8UR (Ref. 16/AP/1171 ) (Householder Application) Erection of rear dormer roof extension to outrigger roof slope; and installation of x2 conservation rooflights to main and hipped-side roof slope. (within Dulwich Village C.A.) Reason(s) for publicity: CNA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458)
Dated 12 April 2016 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date SIMON BEVAN - Director of Planning
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Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A3 GLA ROAD (BOROUGH HIGH STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) (No.2) ORDER 2016 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable construction works to take place on A3 Borough High Street.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle except vehicles involved in the redevelopment of Nos.160-166 Borough High Street (Lyon House) from stopping on Borough High Street northwest side from a point 4 metres south of the extended common boundary of No.168 and Nos.160-166 Borough High Street to a point 15 metres northwards. The Order will be effective at certain times between 2nd May 2016 and 23rd December 2016 every Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 3.00pm or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs. 4. The prohibition will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
Dated this 14th day of April 2016
Mufu Durowoju Network Impact Management Team Manager Road Space Management - Operations, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A202 GLA ROAD (PECKHAM HIGH STREET, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY BANNED TURN) ORDER 2016 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to prohibit vehicles from turning right into Melon Road from Peckham High Street to enable Thames Water works to take place.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from turning right into Melon Road from Peckham High Street. The Order will be effective between 8:00 AM on the 30th April 2016 until 3:00 PM on the 1st May 2016 or until the works has been completed. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs.
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5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by traffic signs via Peckham High Road, Bellenden Road, Highshore Road, Lyndhurst Way, Peckham High Road to normal route of travel.
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LOCAL PARKING ISSUES The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'D') (No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'GR') (No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'M1') (No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Parking places) (CPZ 'T') (No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Doctor parking places) (Revocation No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting and loading restrictions) (Amendment No. *) Order 201* The London Borough of Southwark (Prohibition of stopping on entrance markings) (Amendment No. *) Traffic Order 201* 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the orders would be, in:- (a) ALLEYN PARK - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions [i] on both sides outside Nos. 82-84 Alleyn Park, [ii] on both sides outside Nos. 74-76 Alleyn Park, [iii] on the west side outside No. 37a Alleyn Park, and [iv] on the east side outside no. 38 Alleyn Park; (b) ASTBURY ROAD - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions [i] on the north side at its junction with Loder Street, [ii] on the south side at its northern junction with Coll's Road, [iii] on the north and west sides outside Nos. 62-64 Astbury Road, [iv] on the south and east sides outside No. 61 Astbury Road, [v] on the east side at is southern junction with Coll's Road, and [vi] on the west side at the entrance to Astbury Business Park; (c) AYSGARTH ROAD - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on both sides at its junction with Dulwich Village; (d) BALFOUR STREET – to remove 8.3 metres of an existing permit holders' parking place on the south-west side opposite No. 97 Balfour Street and introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions; (e) BEATON CLOSE - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the east side; (f) BERMONDSEY STREET – to remove 5 metres of ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the south-east side outside Trocette Mansions and extend an adjacent permit holders' parking place; (g) BRUNEL ROAD - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on both sides at its junction with Rotherhithe Street; (h) CLIFTON WAY - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the north side at the entrance to the off-street car park fronting Nos. 37-101 Clifton Way; (i) COLL'S ROAD- to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions [i] on the west side at its northern junction with Astbury Road, [ii] on the west and north sides outside No. 20 Coll's Road, and [iii] on both sides at its southern junction with Astbury Road; (j) DULWICH VILLAGE – [i] to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the west side at its junction with Aysgarth Road and on the south-west side outside Nos. 10-14 Dulwich Village, and [ii] to introduce '7 a.m. to Noon' waiting restrictions on the west side outside Nos. 94 and 96-98 Dulwich Village; (k) FRIERN ROAD - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions [i] on the north-west side outside No. 28 Friern Road and No. 67b Upland Road, and [ii] on the south-east side opposite Nos. 30-34 Friern Road; (l) LARCOM STREET - to remove single yellow line waiting restrictions on south-east-side outside Nos. 32-38 Larcom Street and provide permit holders' parking; (m) LODER STREET - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on both sides at its junction with Astbury Road; (n) LONCROFT ROAD – to remove 4 metres of existing 'shared-use' parking on the south side at the entrance to Burgess Park Community Sports Centre and introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions; (o) PAGE'S WALK – to remove an existing 'shared-use' parking place on the north-west side opposite Nos. 85-99 Page's Walk and introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions; (p) PECKHAM RYE – [i] to introduce 'school keep clear' restrictions on the south-west side outside Harris Boys' Academy at its junction with Friern Road and at the vehicle entrance to Harris Boys' Academy, [ii] to remove redundant 'school keep clear' restrictions on the north-east and south-west side outside and opposite Harris Boys' Academy, and [iii] to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the north-east side opposite Harris Boys' Academy and Parklands, and on the south-west side outside Harris Boys' Academy; (q) ROTHERHITHE STREET to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions [i] on the north-west side outside No. 135 Rotherhithe Street, and [ii] on the south-east side outside No. 218 and Nelson Court, Rotherhithe Street; (r) SALTER ROAD - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the south-east side at its junction with Smith Close; (s) SMITH CLOSE - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on both sides between its junction with Salter Road and the western wall of No. 1 Smith Close; (t) SWAN STREET – to remove two redundant doctors' parking places on the north-west side outside Britannia House and introduce 'shared-use' parking; (u) UPLAND ROAD - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions [i] on the north-east side outside No. 67b Upland Road and [ii] on the south-west side opposite Nos. 6971 Upland Road; (v) VILLAGE WAY – [i] to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the southwest side outside No. 5 Village Way, and [ii] to introduce 'school keep clear' restrictions on the south-west side at the entrance to James Alleyn's Preparatory School; (w) WOOD VALE - to introduce ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions on the north-west side at the entrance to Woodlands Court; and (x) to amend waiting restriction definitions for ALBANY ROAD, BAGSHOT STREET, CHATHAM STREET and SHORNCLIFFE ROAD so as to make all existing lengths of single yellow line operate between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm on Monday to Friday in line with the surrounding 'M1' controlled parking zone. 3. For more information contact Michael Herd of the council's Highways parking design team by telephone on 020 7525 2131 or e-mail parkingreview@southwark.gov.uk
4. Copies of this notice, the proposed orders, a statement of the council's reasons for making this order and plans may be found online at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders or paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Please telephone 020 7525 2005 for details. 5. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at https://forms.southwark.gov.uk/ or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic orders officer, Highways, Southwark council, Environment, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference H/ND/TMO1516-042 by 05 May 2016. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made. 6. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation. Dated 14 April 2016 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACES The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places) (Disabled persons) (No. *) Order 201* 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the orders would be:(a) to provide new disabled persons parking places, 6 metres in length, at the following locations: [i] FERRIS ROAD, on the south-east side, outside Nos. 12 and 16 Ferris Road (as nearest suitable location adjacent to No. 18 Ferris Road); [ii] GLENGARRY ROAD, on the north-west side, outside No. 40 Glengarry Road; [iii] HANSLER ROAD, on the north-east side, outside No. 17 Hansler Road; and [iv] LANDCROFT ROAD, on the south-east side, outside No. 11 Landcroft Road Road. These parking places would operate at any time, and may be used without time limit by vehicles displaying a valid disabled persons 'blue badge'. (b) to remove disabled persons parking places that are no longer needed in Champion Hill, Furley Road, Lytcott Grove and Waveney Avenue. 3. For more information contact Michael Herd of the council's Highways parking design team: telephone on 020 7525 2131 or e-mail michael.herd@southwark.gov.uk 4. Copies of this notice, the proposed orders, a statement of the council's reasons for making this chance and plans may be found online at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders or paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Environment, 3rd floor hub 1, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Please telephone 020 7525 2005 for details. 5. Anyone wishing to object to or make any other representations regarding the proposal, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at https://forms.southwark.gov.uk/ or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic orders officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference H/ND/TMO1516-043 by 05 May 2016. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made. 6. When making an objection or representation, please be aware that this may be communicated to other people who may be affected. Information provided in response to this consultation, including in some circumstances personal information, may also be subject to publication or disclosure under the requirements of current access to information legislation. Dated 14 April 2016 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager Regulatory services LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK LEISURE CENTRE CAR PARKS The London Borough of Southwark (Free off-street parking places) (Leisure centre car parks) (No. 1) Order 2016 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 14 April 2016 it has made the above order under the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. 2. The effect of the order will be to provide off-street car parking controls in car parks located within or adjacent to CAMBERWELL LEISURE CENTRE, THE CASTLE LEISURE CENTRE, DULWICH LEISURE CENTRE, PECKHAM PULSE, SEVEN ISLANDS LEISURE CENTRE and SURREY DOCKS WATERSPORTS CENTRE:- (a) the car parks may include visitor parking bays and disabled persons’ parking bays; (b) the car parks will be for the use of passenger vehicles of less than 2.28 metres in height and 5 metres in length, goods vehicles of less than 2.28 metres in height and 5 metres in length, motor cycles and invalid carriages; (c) vehicles may be left for a maximum of four hours free of charge in the visitor parking bays and without time limit in the disabled persons’ parking bays (providing they display a valid disabled persons’ badge); (d) the car parks will operate during the leisure centres' opening times; (e) vehicles will not be permitted to wait or park at any time in any part of the car parks other than within the marked parking bays; (f) the offering for sale of goods or services from or in connection with vehicles in any part of the off-street car parks will be prohibited without the written consent of the council; (g) exception to the above controls will be made in respect of certain Leisure and culture services or leisure centre operator's vehicles and such contractors' vehicles as may be from time to time authorised by the council. 3. Copies of the order, which will come into force on 18 April 2016, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways - network development, Southwark council, Environment, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Telephone 020 7525 2005 or email:- traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk for details. 4. Any persons 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 14 April 2016 NICKY COSTIN Parking and network management business unit manager, Regulatory services
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (FARNCOMBE STREET)
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (HOLLAND STREET, GRANGE WALK, LONGVILLE ROAD) 1. 2.
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TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable crane operations to be carried out by Select Plant Hire, Linden Homes and Mace Group, intends to make an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.
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(a) Holland Street, between Hopton Street and Sumner Street (Select Plant Hire) (b) Grange Walk, between The Grange and Maltby Street (Linden Homes) (c) Longville Road, between Churchyard Row and Dante Road (Mace Group)
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Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in
The alternative route for (a) Hopton Street, Southwark Street, Sumner Street. (b) The Grange, Abbey Street, Tower Bridge Road. (c) Dante Road, Brook Drive as indicated by the signs displayed. Holland Street will be made two way for access and egress purposes for (a).
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.
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. The works will take place for (a) 29th April – 1st May. (b) 30th April. (c) 30th April – 1st May. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 14th April 2016 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX. Ref: (a) 3113, (b) 3114, (c) 3035 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
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TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable UKPN to carry out electrical works, intends to make an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.
Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Farncombe Street, at it’s junction with Bermondsey Wall East to blocked end. The alternative will not be applicable.
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.
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. The works will take place between the 26th April – 3rd May.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 14th April 2016. Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
Southwark Council, Regulatory Services, Road Network Management, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX. Ref: 3115/ 10703621
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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WEBBER STREET) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC
The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable cycle highway 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.
Whilst works are in progress, and whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in Webber Street, between Blackfriars Road and Great Suffolk Street. The alternative route will be via Great Sufflok Street, Pocock Street, Blackfriars Road, Southwark Bridge Road, King James Street, Borough Road, Rushworth Street.
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.
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. The works will take place on the 2nd – 5th May 2016
Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.
Dated this 14th April 2016 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager
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JAMES NETS TO KEEP HAMLET PROMOTION HOPES ALIVE
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Southwark News, Thursday April 14, 2016 DULWICH PLAYER-COACH Kevin James netted a vital second half goal on Saturday that the Champion Hill side hope will prove critical in their attempts to make the promotion play offs.
The Ryman Premier League contest away at Leiston ended 1-1 and other results meant Dulwich dropped out of the play off spots after Saturday’s games, but three wins from their remaining three contests could still see them end up in the end of season promotion lottery. With in form Dulwich striker Dipo Akinyemi out injured Hamlet got off to a bad start when Christy Finch netted for the home side. But in sodden conditions Hamlet levelled thanks to James on the hour mark and picked up a point to keep their promotion hopes alive. On Monday night Kingstonian, one of Hamlet’s main rivals for the play offs, lost 2-1 to Farnborough Town meaning Dulwich’s fate was now back in their own hands. The following evening Hamlet played away at Brentwood Town, The following evening Hamlet played away at Brentwood Town and they came away with three points thanks to a 2-1 win. The victory moved Dulwich back into the final play off spot in the table and two wins from their two remaining league fixtures will ensure the Pink and Blues feature in the post season promotion contests. This weekend Hamlet play their final home league game of the season against already relegated Lewes, a 3pm kick off. Dulwich will hope to fare better than their last meeting in February where this weekend’s visitors prevailed 3-1.
Dulwich coach Kevin James netted a critical goal against Leiston on Saturday
FISHER FC may have lost their latest league encounter at the weekend but in the last seven days other results have ensured they will avoid relegation this season.
On Saturday the Black and Whites fell to a 3-0 defeat against Corinthian at Champion Hill with Michael Hagan netting a brace and Ryan Croucher also scoring for the visitors. But by the weekend the Fish knew they would be plying their trade in the Southern Counties East Football League next season as midweek results meant they were mathematically safe from relegation.
The critical contest was a 6-0 reverse suffered by bottom side Holmesdale that meant they had failed to avoid the trap door this season. After Saturday Fisher are only one place above Holmesdale in the table but are three points off thirteenth place in a congested bottom half of the league. Fisher’s achievement is nothing to be sniffed at as they are one of a few clubs who operate with no playing budget at this level, something they will hope to change when they move to their new ground in Rotherhithe next season.
LEGENDS PLAY OFF HOPES END SOUTHWARK LEGEND'S U18 basketball sides season came to an end last Saturday thanks to a 46-36 quarter final playoff loss to Bucks Hornets in Buckinghamshire.
The Peckham side topped their division to make the play offs and this was their first quarter final appearance in post season, but they came up short in the last eight contest at the weekend. Across the campaign the Legends lost just three times in nineteen outings. Head coach Rotimi Adeeko said: “It was a good run although we felt that we
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FISH LOSE BUT AVOID DROP
Dean Harrison has once again guided Fisher to safety this season
This Saturday Fisher play their final away fixture of this campaign when
had the team capable of going all the way. “For us this is a learning experience and I'm glad that we continue to improve every season and look forward to our next campaign The Southwark Legends play off hopes ended on Saturday already. If you are aged sixteen and under and “Thanks to all our coaches, players, volunteers, supporters and staff at the interested in joining the Southwark Damilola Taylor Centre who have Legends contact Anthony on motivated us throughout the season.” 07904973684.
they travel to Cray Valley PM for a contest that gets underway at 3pm.
Cheeseman remains unbeaten
BERMONDSEY welterweight Ted Cheeseman picked up his fourth win as a professional fighter at the 02 Arena on Saturday night.
Fighting on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight world title tilt the 20-year-old stopped Bulgarian Mario Petrov in four rounds. The ex-Fisher ABC man has now picked up three wins inside the distance, living up to his new nickname of ‘Ten Count’. Cheeseman made his professional debut in September last year, also at the Greenwich venue, when he stopped Hungarian Gabor Ambrus inside the distance.
Stansfeld up to second spot
STANSFELD CAPPED a fine week by defeating Bexley 1-0 in a Kent County Premier League contest that moved them up to second place in the table.
The victory came on the back of the previous weekend’s victory in the Kent Reliance Intermediate Challenge Shield Final, although the standard of play in the Bexley win, in difficult conditions, bared little comparison. In a game of few chances Billy Jolley netted the winner from the penalty spot four minutes from time, just five minutes after Bexley missed a spot kick of their own. Stansfeld manager Lloyd Bradley said: “After the euphoria off last week’s cup final triumph, this really was a reality check for myself and the players. “But I was well pleased with the boy’s attitude and application. I spoke before the game about that and again at half time, about just getting a scruffy 1-0 win and scruffy it certainly was. “The fact that the result took us up into second place in the table, after Erith 147 slipped up, made it all the more satisfying. Bexley have been on a good run of form of late, so this was a very good result for us.” Stansfeld reserves remain top of their league despite throwing away a two goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to Chipstead. Mark McKenna and Harry Sewell got the Stansfeld goals.
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HEALTH INTERVENTION AT MILLWALL The group before a Millwall home fixture.
The group at a training session at Millwall.
THE SOUTH London & Maudsley NHS have been providing free health intervention football sessions for adults with mental health problems for the past 10 years at Millwall’s Lions Centre. The group who train every Friday from 3-5pm at the indoor dome, engage with over thirty people on a weekly basis throughout the year where all the participants take part in a variety of coaching drills and small sided matches. In 2005 they formed a football team called Millwall Lions which compete in the South London grassroots football league where matches take place once a month on a Friday during the football
season. The Millwall Lions team have this season played 9 games, won 4, lost 4, drew 1 and are currently mid-table in the League.
One of Millwall Lions players said: “I enjoy attending football every Friday at Millwall. It has helped our training using Millwall as a facility as it feels like we are part of a Football Club. It also helps keeps me fit and to socialise as I have made many friends through the team”.
Millwall Community Trust have supported the health intervention football group by allowing the group to train and use their Lions Centre facilities for free, securing funding for them to cover their
Millwall Lions Players lift the FA Cup.
league registration fees and the Millwall Lionesses kindly donated one of their old playing kits.
Millwall Community Trust has a long history and reputation for delivering activities for disabled people and those who have mental health problems and will continue looking at ways in which future programmes and provision can develop in an inclusive environment. Richard White, Community Development & Health Improvement Manager at Millwall Community Trust commented: “We are committed to increase the number of structured sports and physical activities available to
disabled people of all ages in the local area. It’s important that we continue to support the South London & Maudsley NHS health intervention football group as we provide them with an indoor training venue, league registration fee and playing kit, which are sometimes the costs that can stop grassroots teams from continuing. The group have been coming to Millwall for over 10 years now and have also attended a number of Millwall home matches during that time so they are part of the Millwall family and we are already discussing how we can develop the partnership”.
Trevor Wyer, Support Planner at the South London & Maudsley
NHS Foundation Trust commented “The Football sessions that we run help engage a particular client group that struggle to engage with services and other social activities, however through football the players build on their confidence to move forward via Football qualifications, volunteering within the team and in the community and others back into work. We attract 20 plus people weekly and accept referrals from Lewisham & Southwark”. To find out more about the programme then please contact Trevor Wyer, Support Planner South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust on 020 3228 1970 or Millwall Community Trust on 020 7740 0503.
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Harris: We have a point to prove
SATURDAY’S CLASH with Coventry is a chance for Millwall to measure their progress after they were “outclassed” by the same opposition earlier this season, according to manager Neil Harris.
The Lions lost 4-0 to Coventry in August, the second of four defeats in a row at The Den that demonstrated the size of the task to recover from relegation to League One. Millwall were eleven points behind Coventry as recently as January 12, but a run of just two wins in fifteen for Tony Mowbray’s side has seen them plummet down the table. Over the same period, Millwall have lost just two fixtures in sixteen and are currently twelve points ahead of the Sky Blues. But Harris still believes his players have “a point to prove” this weekend after August’s chastening experience. “It hurt at the time and it was probably the biggest learning curve of the season,” Harris said. “They were much better than us on the day, we performed really poorly and mentally we were really weak. “I think it highlighted if any of us were naïve in thinking it was going to be a quick fix, that day really showed us it was going to be a long-term plan. “It’s been a long time coming for us, it’s an opportunity to try and put it right. It’s an opportunity to judge ourselves against a very good Coventry side that outclassed us on the day. It’ll show us how far we’ve come as a group. “I’m looking forward to seeing the challenge my players face, how we deal with it and what have we learned over the course of the last eight months. “I want to see the mentality of the group – they’ve got a point to prove.”
Martin returns Byron Webster gets a shot away against Shrewsbury last weekend as Lee Gregory looks on
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BYRON WEBSTER is a fan of boxing and mixed martial arts.
After last Saturday’s 3-1 win over Shrewsbury, a number of the players watched Anthony Joshua beat Charles Martin and become world heavyweight champion. There are some parallels between fight sports and football: The aim is to restrict an opponent’s chances of landing a blow while probing for counterattacking opportunities. With box office pay-per-view sales boosted by the hype of fighters talking up their chances or slagging off their opponent, most tend to be as quick with their mouths as they are with their fists. There was fighting talk in the home dressing room last Saturday, with Millwall trailing Shrewsbury 1-0 and facing a first defeat at The Den in seven matches.
Webster, though, prefers to fire off the verbals between the white lines. “I find it easier to do my talking on the pitch than I do in the changing room,” Webster admitted. “Most of it comes from the manager in there and he has his way of saying it. “In the first half we found it difficult but we got into the dressing room, had a few words and put it right in the second half. “Teams are going to come and respect us more and put people behind the ball and try to do us on the counterattack. So it’s up to us to try and nullify that threat and then try to break them down. “It’s fair play to the players. It’s a long time since we were a goal behind and we showed another string to our bow, that when we are behind we know how to go on and win the game.” In fact, it was the ninth time Millwall had been behind in a
league match at home this season – and the first time they came back to win three points. Ben Thompson and Steve Morison scored within four minutes of each other, before Lee Gregory’s injury-time penalty sealed a 3-1 win. The performance was another milestone in the progress of the side. After so much talk of the difficulties at home earlier in the season, Millwall have now lost just once in the league at The Den this year. The Lions have also conceded just once at home in their last six, and Webster revealed that defensive excellence is also partly down to some strong words boss Neil Harris delivered to his squad in training recently. Webster said: “We’re a happy group, and we are putting the work in, but maybe when it’s time to concentrate a little bit on set plays,
for instance, (we weren’t doing it). It’s not a thrilling part of the things we need to do in training, but it’s something really important. “There was a bit of banter going on and the manager brought it to our attention. The standard is always high, but we might have been having a joke doing set plays. There are some naughty players at the back! It’s not a nice thing for him to bring to our attention but he has to do it.” Harris’ reminder to his players of their responsibilities has worked and their string of solid defensive displays is one of the reasons why they find themselves fourth in the table and odds-on to at least secure a place in the play-offs. And with just five fixtures left, Webster stressed concentration won’t drop between now and May 8. “We’ve got a target to reach and hopefully that can happen,” he said. “We’ll keep plugging away.”
WINGER LEE Martin is back training with Millwall.
The 29-year-old has been on loan with Northampton since January, but hasn’t featured since their league fixture against Newport on March 25, when he came off at half-time. Cobblers boss Chris Wilder wants to take the opportunity to play some of his own contracted players, with his side having already secured promotion to League One. Wilder said: “I thought it was the right time for Nicky Adams to come back into the team. “I could bring Lee in and drag him down to Exeter, take him down to Yeovil. But I wanted to play Nicky Adams, while Alfie Potter is back fit and Lawson D’Ath is back fit. “Ricky Holmes is playing well. I wanted to give Sam Hoskins a go too, so we had plenty of options and it was a sensible decision. “Lee came here and played a part for us, but I thought it was the proper and correct thing to do for Lee, for us, and for Millwall.” Martin, who is still registered with Northampton and available to play for them should they have injury problems, is out of contract this summer.
REVENGE MISSION
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FEW WOULD have predicted the subsequent fortunes of both sides after Coventry’s emphatic 4-0 win at The Den in August.
But, a win for the Lions at the Ricoh Arena this weekend could see them not only potentially move to within four points of the automatic promotion places but it would also put 15 points between themselves and Tony Mowbray’s side.
Coventry were awesome in August, but their awful recent form has almost destroyed their top-six hopes. Harris’anger after that defeat in their second league match of the season not only reflected how low Millwall were at the time,
DEN DIARY
PAVEY LOAN ENDED BY INJURY
STRIKER ALFIE Pavey is back at Millwall after picking up an injury playing for Aldershot last weekend.
The 20-year-old, who had been on loan with the Shots since January, landed awkwardly defending a setpiece in the win over Halifax Town. Pavey scored two goals in fifteen matches for the club and after returning to Millwall for treatment this week he tweeted: “Thanks to @OfficialShots for giving me the chance to play some games with them this season…gutted it had to end with an injury but wish everyone at the club all the best for the future.”
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but now also illustrates how far they have come since. "It really hurts, to be honest, and I'm not sure it hurts some of those players in the dressing room as much as it hurts me,” Harris said immediately afterwards. "I'm disappointed with all the negativity. "I think it's clear to me that some of the players are struggling to play here at the moment and, until there's some results on the board, I certainly have to reflect that in my team selection." It will certainly be reflected this Saturday: Six players who started that fixture are not in contention, either through injury or because others have overtaken them in importance to the team. Two of those who came on as half-time substitutes against the Sky Blues are now two of the form players in the starting XI. Shane Ferguson and Ben
Main photo: Neil Harris watches his team get hammered 4-0 by Coventry in August Left: Ben Thompson made his league debut for the Lions against the Sky Blues
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Thompson are also at least two of the reasons for a sense around the club that this season could climax to something special. Ferguson came on for Mark Beevers against Coventry in the second league match of the season. Beevers was left out of the next matchday squad, against Barnsley, but he is now one of the best central defenders in the division. His progress alone is a symbol of the growth of this side. Harris could decide to pick Ferguson at left-back this weekend. The Millwall boss switched the Northern Ireland international to the position at half-time against Shrewsbury last Saturday. Aiden O’Brien came on and Millwall played with renewed vigour to overturn a one-goal deficit to win 3-1 and move up to fourth in the table. Coventry, meanwhile, lost 1-0 to Wigan, the league’s outstanding side. That will have
been no consolation as they currently sit thirteenth in the table, eleven points off the top six. Their play-off hopes are virtually over. They were strong favourites to win promotion to the Championship when they enjoyed an excellent start to the season playing some of the best football in League One. Yet now they must face the stark knowledge they are likely to be playing at a ground next season that is a depressing reminder of their recent past: Northampton guaranteed promotion from League Two last weekend, meaning Coventry will return to Sixfields where they played for a season following a rent dispute with the owners of the Ricoh Arena. Millwall can deepen their problems this weekend, and Harris has revenge in mind after that early-season humiliation.
SENIOR STARS BOOST ELITE SQUAD
HUGE AWAY CONTINGENT AT COVENTRY
RETURNING CLUB captain Tony Craig, Fred Onyedinma and Carlos Edwards were all on target for Millwall’s U21s this week.
Justin Skinner’s side fell behind to Charlie Harris’ strike for Barnsley on Monday, but goals from Craig and Edwards helped turn things around by the break. Onyedinma added a third before Matty Templeton reduced the deficit. Trialist Ashley Nadesan secured the win when he scored the Lions’ fourth goal five minutes from time. Senior players Sid Nelson, Ed Upson and Jamie Philpot also featured in the fixture.
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THERE WILL be almost 2,000 Millwall fans at the Ricoh Arena this weekend after the club sold out their entire allocation for the fixture.
Carlos Edwards
The Lions had an initial allocation of 1,560 tickets, which they sold, and a further 300 tickets have also been snapped up. It is Millwall’s first trip to the stadium since April 2012. Shane Lowry’s goal gave the Lions a 1-0 win which left the Sky Blues on the brink of relegation from the Championship. Millwall supporters without a ticket for the game are being advised not to travel to the fixture.
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Millwall record against Coventry: Played 70 Won 29 Drawn 13 Lost 28 Form guide (Last five league): Coventry: DLLDL Millwall: WLWDL Sky Bet odds: Coventry 19/10 Draw 23/10 Millwall 13/10 Probable Millwall team: 4-4-2: Archer; Romeo, Webster, Beevers, Ferguson; Taylor, Thompson, Williams, O’Brien; Morison, Gregory. Last meeting: League One, August 15, 2015 Millwall 0 Coventry 4 Armstrong 6, 24 Lameiras 19 O'Brien 80 Teams: Millwall: Forde; Cummings, Webster, Craig, Beevers (Ferguson, 45); Onyedinma, Upson (Cowan-Hall, 77), Williams, L Martin (Thompson, 45); Gregory, Morison. Coventry: Burge; Willis, Ricketts, Johnson, Stokes; O'Brien, Vincelot, Fleck, Lameiras (Tudgay, 72), Maddison (Murphy, 63); Armstrong (Thomas, 83).
FORMER LIONS YOUNGSTER ON TRIAL
MIKAEL NDJOLI is on trial with Bristol City.
The eighteen-year-old attacker was among five academy players released by Millwall last week. Some reports had linked Arsenal and Crystal Palace with a move for Ndjoli, but he played for the Robins’ U21 side on Monday, missing a penalty in a 4-1 defeat to Huddersfield Town. There was some surprise among Lions fans that Ndjoli wasn’t given a professional deal after he put in some eye-catching performances for the Elite Development Squad this season. And he is now trying to earn a deal at the Championship club.
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MILLWALL 3 SHREWSBURY 1 Date: Saturday April 9 2016 Attendance: 9583 Man of the match: Ben Thompson Referee: Tim Robinson
27 Romeo 19 Taylor
13 Archer
17 Webster
16 Beevers
9 Gregory
20 Morison
11 Kaikai
18 Demetriou
Ferguson - 46'
15 Grimmer
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6 Williams
24 Thompson
Upson - 92'
29 Cole
4-4-2
O’Brien - 45'
18 Ferguson
7 Vassel
Akpa-Akpro - 65'
6 Black
17 Ogogo
3 J Martin
Wellens - 47'
3 Sadler
Mangan - 64'
21 Halstead
31 Smith
24 Hendry
Cracker from midfielder keeps Millwall in the hunt
Head to Head 54% 14
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EARLIER IN the season, the situation Millwall found themselves in at half-time last Saturday might have developed into a prolonged struggle to rescue something from the contest.
After an utterly forgettable first half, in which Larnell Cole scored the only goal, the only moment of excitement in the match, Millwall finally burst into life. And it took a burst of inspiration to turn this match around. This Saturday, Ben Thompson will come up against the side against whom he made his league debut. The timing of his first league goal for the Lions, then, was appropriate. It was tempting to think Neil Harris had dusted down the hairdryer at halftime because this was a Millwall performance that needed the cobwebs blown off it. But, in the 57th minute, Thompson provided the spark after Mickey Demetriou had only managed to clear
Shane Ferguson’s corner to the edge of the box. Thompson controlled the ball on his chest and fired a majestic halfvolley that whipped past Mark Halstead in the Shrews goal. Halstead’s afternoon would get worse later. Thompson has been threatening to do that all season. His first goal for the Lions was against Wycombe in the FA Cup in December but that high, just like that debut when Coventry won 4-0, was tinged with disappointed. But this was different and he said he had difficulty sleeping on Saturday night after scoring Millwall’s 5,500th goal in league football. Earlier, just five minutes into the game, it was Thompson’s midfield partner Shaun Williams who had lost the ball to allow Shrewsbury score their opener, Abu Ogogo moving the ball quickly to Sullay Kaikai breaking in from the left. The on-loan Crystal Palace player spotted Cole running into space behind Millwall’s flat defence with Joe Martin out of position, and he finished past Archer. Williams almost atoned for his mistake when he headed Ferguson’s free-kick just wide, but that was about
the only time Millwall threatened in a poor opening 45 minutes. But Thompson’s goal lifted his side. Four minutes later it was from another set-piece that Millwall went ahead, Steve Morison rising above Mat Sadler to nod past Halstead. Millwall never looked like surrendering that lead and stretched it in added time. It was difficult not to feel sorry for Halstead as a poor back-pass meant Lee Gregory was running towards his goal unhindered. Gregory knocked the ball past the goalkeeper but Halstead caught him with his outstretched arm, and referee Tim Robinson had an easy decision to make when he produced the red card. With Micky Mellon having used all his substitutes, Demetriou went in goal and though he guessed correctly he couldn’t get to Gregory’s spot-kick. Gregory and Morison now have 39 goals between them this season in all competitions, and it’s likely they’ll need to keep up that rate if Millwall are to realise their promotion dreams. Barnsley’s win over Oldham on Tuesday night keeps the pressure on the
four sides in the play-off spots. Harris was asked afterwards about reaching a season-high position of fourth, but his answer was the same as it’s always been this season – the focus is on the next fixture. Results didn’t go their way on Tuesday night, with Walsall’s win at Gillingham pushing the Lions down to fifth. Milllwall still have it on their own hands, though, with five matches left to secure their place in the top six. If it wasn’t for Barnsley’s absurd run – they were bottom of the table at the beginning of December – the Lions would almost be assured of that now. Scanning over the fixtures they have left, and given their form this year, Millwall supporters will likely have to cancel any holiday plans for May – and automatic promotion is not beyond them yet. No one can predict if this kind of pressure will cause them to falter, but Millwall look like they have the capacity and momentum to capitalise if Burton, with just two wins in eight, continue to stumble. It’s building to quite the climax.
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Ben Thompson applauds the home fans after scoring in the 3-1 win over Shrewsbury last Saturday
Young star “chilled” on the sofa after Shrews win EXCLUSIVE
By John Kelly
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BEN THOMPSON couldn’t sleep last Saturday – but for very different reasons to his last restless night after he had made his league debut against Saturday’s opponents Coventry City in August.
Back in the first month of the season the midfielder came on at half-time with the Lions in the middle of a mauling by the Sky Blues. Three-nil down, it amounted to little more than a damage-limitation exercise as Millwall went on to lose 4-0. Thompson’s boss Neil Harris was heavily critical of his players afterwards, but for the young midfielder it was mixed emotions. He’d just made his first senior competitive league appearance for his boyhood club, so messages of congratulations from friends and family swirled around with the disappointment of a humiliating result and the realisation he’d achieved a dream to play for the club he’d watched from the Wembley stands in the 2010 play-off final. Thompson’s first-ever league goal, to help turn around an awkward match against Shrewsbury last weekend, was also the stuff of dreams: A perfect
connection with the ball to send a dipping half-volley into the corner of the net in front of The Cold Blow Lane end. And it was crucial: Millwall hadn’t won any of the other eight league matches at The Den in which they’d fallen behind this season. “The ball came out and I saw a gap,” Thompson explained. “It bounced off my chest and it came up for me perfectly. I was very, very happy it went in. I needed one because I’d been waiting for a goal for a while. I’m over the moon it went in. “I didn’t know what to do to celebrate, I just ran about and slid in the corner and the boys jumped on top of me. Everyone was buzzing for me. “I dreamt about scoring at The Den, all the fans going mad. And it was an important goal as well which made it even better. I couldn’t sleep that night. “After my last goal I said I’d be more composed with my next celebration but the emotions get the better of you. “In the changing room afterwards I had about 40 or 50 texts from friends and family congratulating me. I’ve a lot of friends who are Millwall fans. They can be critical of me when I’m not doing well but quick to praise me when
I do.” The goal, his second for Millwall after he scored against Wycombe in the FA Cup in December, capped a whirlwind last two months for Thompson. In that time he has progressed from feeling his way into the first team, with all the natural ups and downs Harris said he expects to be part of that journey, to
Anthony Joshua fight for the world heavyweight boxing title on Saturday night – “chilling on the sofa with friends” – and took his girlfriend, Georgia, to dinner on Sunday to celebrate her birthday. Harris questioned some of the younger players’ focus recently, but that won’t be a problem for Thompson. “I know you’ve got to stay humble and grounded,” Thompson said. “I never get too ahead of myself, that’s not me. I never get too low, either. I prefer to stay at a steady pace. On Saturday I just wanted to get three points, like all the boys, no one really cares who scores the goals to win the game. “After the game the first couple of days you’re still excited, especially if you’ve won and you score a goal. But I go into training the next week with the same attitude and I want to win again on Saturday.” The result and the manner of it last weekend marked a new point in this team’s maturity. Where before the frustration in the stands might have filtered through to the players and put doubt into their performances, this time Harris brought on Aiden O’Brien for Joe Martin and said he had “four or five
“In the changing room afterwards I had about 40 or 50 texts from friends and family congratulating me” arguably now being the most important player in that midfield unit. After Shaun Williams had returned from suspension Thompson kept his place against Doncaster alongside Jimmy Abdou. He has started the last nine matches, with Millwall losing just one of them. Not that he’s getting carried away with his own form or with the building excitement as Millwall continue to climb the table. Thompson watched
minutes” to speak to the players about playing with expression in the second half. It was a completely different performance after the break and ultimately a comfortable win. As a Millwall fan Thompson understands expectations, but he also knows that it falls to the players to change the atmosphere in the stadium. “We didn’t have the best of starts, the first half wasn’t the best to watch for the fans,” Thompson admitted. “We were disappointed and getting booed off isn’t great, but that’s the way Millwall fans are, you’ve got to deal with it and suck it up. Personally, I know very well that Millwall fans will get on your back so you’ve just got to get out there and prove them wrong. “They always demand the best of us, and we’ve been playing really well lately. It can’t always happen every week but we’ll always give it 100 per cent. We want to show what Millwall is all about.” This weekend at the Ricoh Arena Millwall have the chance to gain a measure of revenge after losing by their biggest margin of the season to Coventry. The Lions and Thompson have come a long way since, and he is promising it won’t be repeated. “It was difficult and a very disappointing result,” he said. “The fact it was my league debut was a little highlight but Saturday will be a much different game, we won’t let that happen again.”
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Ashley Nadesan in action at The Den on Monday when he scored against Barnsley
Millwall boss Harris impressed with non-league goal machine EXCLUSIVE
By John Kelly
johnk@southwarknews.co.uk
MILLWALL COULD decide to offer a contract to Ashley Nadesan, who has been on trial with the club. Nadesan, a striker with Horley Town in the Combined Counties League Premier Division, played for Millwall’s U21s in their 3-0 defeat to Birmingham City last Thursday.
He was given another opportunity against Barnsley on Monday, and scored the fourth goal in a 4-2 win over the Tykes. Reports are linking a number of clubs including Norwich City and Brighton with a move for Nadesan, but the News understands that Millwall are interested in making a move for a player who has scored more than 90 goals in the last two seasons. Nadesan, who works in McDonald’s, has been with Horley Town for four years, spending one season in the
youth team and three with the senior side. He has scored 39 league goals this season. Horley are currently sixth in the table as they chase promotion. Millwall manager Neil Harris admitted he was impressed with Nadesan as the club decide whether to firm up their interest in the player. “Ashley has been scoring goals for a couple of years now lower down the pyramid, and those feats were brought to our attention,” Harris explained. “We watched him play a couple of times and thought he was at a level that
it was worth us having a look. He’s come in for us to check out his personality, to see what he’s like as a lad – and he’s a smashing boy. “And then obviously we wanted to give him the opportunity to impress, and he did that on Monday. So we’ll see where it goes now. “He was here for a week. His club Horley Town have a couple of big games coming up so he’s going to go back and play for them. “We’ll be speaking to them in due course to see if we will take it further.”
Sky Blue for TC By John Kelly
johnk@southwarknews.co.uk
MILLWALL BOSS Neil Harris could welcome Tony Craig back into his matchday squad at Coventry this weekend.
Craig played 90 minutes for the U21 side against Barnsley last Monday and reported no problems as he moves closer to a firstteam return. The 30-year-old defender has been out of senior competitive action for more than five months. Harris has almost a full squad to choose from for the clash with the Sky Blues, with only Shaun Cummings currently unavailable. And he admitted he is pleased with how few injuries he has had to contend with this season. “We’ve been fortunate,” Harris said. “Tony was an impact one, Shaun Cummings is out long term. “Jimmy Abdou got an impact injury and Ed Upson a muscle one against Peterborough, but we’ve been in a good place this year. “It has been a long five months for Tony and he wants to play as quickly as possible, but we won’t rush him. Having him back fit and involved is a big thing for him, and it’s big for us having our club captain available.”
Ambler and Neil on Lions Live
THE TEAM welcome Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler to the show this week in the first hour.
In the second they will be joined by Billy Neil, the Lions legend who has been at the club, as a footballer and working behind the scenes, for more than 50 years. The prize this week is a copy of former Millwall midfielder Tim Cahill’s book Legacy. You can contact the show from 79pm on Thursday with your comments and questions and for a chance to win the prize via: Phone: 0207 237 9272 Text: 07895 022 325 E-mail: lionslive@hotmail.co.uk
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