Greenwich & Lewisham Weekender - May 19th 2021

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By Holly O`Mahony

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What’s life really like for those who live and work at sea?

Such is the topic of the National Maritime Museum’s photography exhibition, Exposure: Lives at Sea, which opened last December but had to close shortly afterwards when the country was plunged into another lockdown.

Bringing together photography taken around the world, from the reefs of Mexico to the isolation of Antarctica, Exposure is a deepdive into the key issues faced by seafarers today, including isolation, climate change and conservation. If the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy left you wanting to explore the bigger picture of life at sea, this is the exhibition for you.

Radical Cabaret – live Greenwich and Lewisham Young People’s Theatre invites you to witness the results of a radical experiment in performance creation. For eight weeks last year, a group of committed young artists with radical visions worked through a series of lectures and exercises with seasoned radical showwoman Dr Marisa Carnesky. The resulting show, Dr Carnesky’s Radical Cabaret, was performed to a virtual audience last November. Now, the bold, transformational and fearless piece is preparing to burst out of the screen and onto the stage in an explosion of ideas and creativity.

The New Insights Gallery, National Maritime Museum, Park Row, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 9NF. December 2020 - December 2021. Admission: FREE. www.rmg.co.uk/ national-maritime-museum

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The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, London SE18 6ES. May 22, 7:30pm. Admission: £5. www.tramshed.org/whats-on/ dr-carneskys-radical-cabaret-schoollive-showcase

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Tomorrow’s Warriors take the Albany Tomorrow’s Warriors is a jazz collective committed to increasing diversity across the arts through jazz. A registered charity, the organisation proudly counts Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia and Ezra Collective among their alumni success stories. The group is performing live at the Albany in Deptford this Sunday, in an event led by London-based vocalist and songwriter Loucin, who heads up Tomorrow’s Warriors Female Frontline.

Loucin is known for her fusion of jazz, neo-soul and RnB, and has performed across the world, including a stint as backing vocalist for Poppy Ajudha.

The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. May 23, 7:30pm. Admission: FREE but donations welcome. www. thealbany.org.uk/shows/tomorrows-warriors-presents-live-at-the-albany-with-loucin/

Fashion and fancy Celebrated menswear designer Nicholas Daley is behind a new immersive exhibition at NOW Gallery, Return to Slygo. The designer was selected by the gallery for its prestigious 2021 Fashion Commission.

The resulting fully-immersive exhibition is a celebration of Nicholas’s multicultural Jamaican-Scottish roots, explored through his three core values: community, culture and craftsmanship. Look forward to handwoven rugs, vinyl-draped walls, an original soundscape, two short films and more.

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Inside the world of Wolf Hall Ahead of the opening of its new exhibition Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits at the National Maritime Museum, Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) is hosting a members’ book club reading of Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker prizewinning 2009 novel Wolf Hall. A feat of historical fiction, the story documents Thomas Cromwell’s rapid rise to power in the court of Henry VIII through to the death of Sir Thomas More. If you’ve yet to read the masterpiece or want a plot refresher, this is your chance.

This event is taking place online via Zoom. May 19. 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

Admission: FREE (members only). www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/online/ members-book-club-wolf-hall-hilarymantel

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Spotlight

Full steam ahead for Crossness Open Day

After a year of closure, Crossness Pumping Station is cranking its engines, preparing to welcome back the public for an open day this Sunday. Suitable for engineering enthusiasts, families and everyone in between, the event is a chance to explore the Grade 1-listed site, learning about the Victorian sewer system and the complex contraptions used to orchestrate it, writes Holly O’Mahony…

Crossness Pumping Station opened in 1865 as a sanitation engineering concept designed in the 1860’s

by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. It was fundamental in helping eradicate cholera from London – an epidemic which killed 30,000 people – after the ‘Great Stink’ of 1858. The site became the forerunner of major sewage works which was later adopted throughout England.

The pump house is known for its magnificent ornamental cast ironwork. In the words of the architecture scholar Nikolaus Pevsner, it’s “a masterpiece of engineering – a Victorian cathedral of ironwork”, and has since earned the nickname ‘Cathedral on the Marsh’.

A highlight of the open day, for many, will be a chance to see the engine Prince Consort in steam. One of four replica steam-powered beam engines, the Prince Consort was the last steam engine decommissioned

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in the early 1950s, when the model was replaced with diesel engines driving centrifugal pumps. The engine later became the centre of the restoration activity leading up to the site reopening as a museum in 2016.

an appetite, drinks and light refreshments of the pastry and cake variety will be available from the café, while the gift shop will also be operating for those looking to purchase a keepsake from the day.

The reopening of Crossness Pumping Station comes with the industry standard ‘We’re Good To Go’ stamp and as such, a new-normal array of health and safety measures will be in place to protect those who visit. Social distancing must be observed around the site and facemasks are mandatory unless visitors are exempt. Furthermore, only a limited number of tickets are available for the open day, so advanced booking is essential. On the plus side, those who visit can stay as long as they like, admiring the strikingly colourful paintwork, sturdy-yet-elegant brass furnishings and twisting spiral staircases.

Got the kids in tow? You’re in luck; families can join the learning team for craft activities and wide-eyed little ones can encounter a whole other side to the Crossness site on a bespoke children’s activity trail.

If the tour leaves you with

Crossness Pumping Station was decommissioned in the 1950s, later becoming a Grade 1-listed building in 1970. In 1987, the Crossness Engines Trust, a preservation group-turned-registered charity, was formed to oversee the restoration project, which would take decades to complete. It wasn’t until 2008, when the charity received over £2 million in initial funding (£1.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, £150,000 from English Heritage and

£700,000 from the government) that plans were able to get underway.

Following a second £1.5 million installment from the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2015, the team at Crossness were finally able to work towards its eventual 2016 reopening as a museum exhibition space focused on telling the tale of the Great Stink and the role the site played in radically overhauling London’s sewer system.

While its forthcoming open days (on May 23 and June 13 respectively) will be an exciting opportunity for the culture-starved public to explore the historic site in the flesh, the team at Crossness have not forgotten those unable to pay a visit in person.

Plans are underway for a virtual tour of the site to be introduced soon, while an exhibition The Toilet Timeline – exploring developments in toilet design, from a hole in the ground to the vacuum-assisted toilet found on a space station – will also

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be available to browse online.

Announcing their upcoming open day via Twitter on April 12, the team behind Crossness said: “We are reopening! Our first open day of the year will take place on Sunday, 23rd May from 10.00am.”

A subsequent Tweet, on April 20, shone the spotlight on the volunteers who make open days happen: “It’s wonderful to welcome back our volunteers – just in time for #volunteerrecognitionday.” But it was a Tweet posted by the team on April 16, in haiku format, which best captures the sheer power and resilience of Crossness: “The steam billows and The beam pivots up and down. The wheel will not stop.”

Crossness Pumping Station, Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood SE2 9AQ. May 23, 10am - 4pm.

Admission: £15/£3 children aged 5 - 15. www.crossness.org.uk/ www.weekender.co.uk

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Safety first as shops reopen Hairdressers to hotels, cafes to Hairdressers to hotels, cafes to cinemas, pub chains to independent cinemas, pub chains to independent shops ... high streets across the shops ... high streets across the country are opening up again. country are opening up again.

But it is important it happens safely!

But it is important it happens safely!

Businesses are ensuring they Businesses are ensuring they comply with COVID-19 safety comply with COVID-19 safety measures such as social distancing measures such as social distancing signs, PPE and hand sanitisers. signs, PPE and hand sanitisers.

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are among the venues to put in are among the venues to put in place new booking procedures, place new booking procedures, ensuring we can all enjoy meals ensuring we can all enjoy meals or watch shows in relaxed and or watch shows in relaxed and safe environments. It is vital all safe environments. It is vital all

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‘People ‘People need need care care and and pampering’ pampering’

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COVID-19 and has COVID-19 and lockdown has reaffirmed how much people reaffirmed how much people need care and pampering to needgood.” care and pampering to feel feel good.”

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MEURIG JONES, LOCATION MEURIG JONES, LOCATION MANAGER, PORTMEIRION MANAGER, PORTMEIRION VILLAGE, PORTMEIRION VILLAGE, PORTMEIRION

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appreciating it. It’s easier appreciating it. It’s easier this year in that it was such a this year in that it was such a new thing when we opened new thing when we opened in July. in July.

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Applearning orders and one-way App orders and one-way systems will ensure ongoing systems will ensure ongoing safety. safety.

Outside seating, pods Outside seating, pods and marquee are also and marquee are also available. Misting machines, available.

Misting machines, meanwhile, will keep hotels meanwhile, will keep hotels “squeaky clean – safe for staff “squeaky clean – safe for staff and guests”. and guests”.

Meurig added: “There’s Meurig added: “There’s hand sanitiser outside every hand sanitiser outside shop and we ask peopleevery to shop weindoors, ask people wear and masks buttonot wear masks indoors, but not outside.” outside.”

SPOTLIGHT theatre

Sustainable Shakespeare cycles into town

After shuttering for the lockdown winter, Greenwich Theatre is happily able to reopen its doors this week – and a sense of lighthearted tomfoolery is in the air. Cycling onto the stage (yes, really) is close-knit theatre company the HandleBards with a comic take on Romeo & Juliet, writes Holly O’Mahony…

Turning the Bard’s best-known tragedy into a comedy is an unusual proposition. But then so is touring a theatrical production by bike – cycling set, props and costumes between venues in an environmentally sustainable fashion – which is the HandleBards’ USP. The company was formed back in 2013 by friends and recent graduates Paul Moss, Tom Dixon, Callum Brodie and Callum Cheatle. “We’d each studied wildly different subjects at uni, from Chemistry to Circus Skills, but all had one thing in common: we had done way more drama during

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our time there than we spent on our degrees,” laughs Paul Moss, who is co-producer of the company as well as one of its core performers.

“We decided to merge our theatrical sides with the urge for adventure, and came up with the idea for the HandleBards: we would cycle across the UK, carrying all of our set, props and costumes with us, and perform Shakespeare in outdoor venues along the way. We realised we’d also be able to make the tour extremely environmentally sustainable, so that pushed us even more to make it happen.”

Over the last eight years, the HandleBards have produced 11 of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays and performed roughly 300 shows.

They’ve toured their work around the world and now employ around 25 freelance artists every year. The productions are usually performed by troupes of four actors comprising either all-male or all-female casts.

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continues from page 6 feats, where we’re constantly balancing the telling of a serious story with the comedy of putting on the show,” says Paul. “They’ve all been quite popular – particularly the big titles of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing, but our particular favourites are the tragedies of Macbeth and Romeo & Juliet, he reveals.

The HandleBards’ latest adaptation of Romeo & Juliet was born out of lockdown. “We were in a very lucky position when the pandemic hit last year, as at the time we had three HandleBards creatives – myself, Tom Dixon and Lucy Green – living in the same house,” Paul recalls. A heady mix of cabin fever, pent up creativity and a bookshelf-full of Shakespeare led to the trio of cooped-up cast members devising a ‘laugh-out-loud’ take on the star-crossed lovers’ story.

“We used some of the time during lockdown to put together a threeactor version of Romeo & Juliet, rehearsing it in our living room and building a lot of the props and costumes from things we had around the house,” he says. Once the first lockdown lifted, they

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released the finished project into the wild, performing 60 shows in outdoor venues across England.

“So we were quite busy bees last summer,” chuckles Paul.

Even in ‘old normal’ times, the HandleBards specialised in outdoor performances. But for now, seizing on the opportunity for indoor venues to reopen, the company is bringing the show indoors, performing at venues including Greenwich Theatre from May. “The show coming to Greenwich is the performance that we toured last summer – still the same three actors, and still just as delirious after a third lockdown,” promises Paul. The production itself is based on a four-actor, all-female production, directed by Nel Crouch, which originally toured in 2016.

“At every performance the show develops and gets better, as there’s a lot of audience interaction which shapes the show on every outing,” he says. “So when we were condensing the show into the three-actor version last year, we made sure we retained all of the best bits of every previous production, whilst also adding in some new bits to make it even better.”

After being forced to stay home again at the mercy of a second and third national lockdown, the company are thrilled to be getting their work back out there. “It’s so exciting! We’ve managed to stay engaged with a lot of our audiences over the past few months, through running workshops on Zoom and featuring streamings of previous productions on YouTube,” says Paul. “But now, to get back on the road and perform in the flesh, it’s such a good feeling! Our shows have always been about the live, interactive aspect, and it’s so exciting to get back to that.”

So, what can audiences expect from this unconventional take on Romeo & Juliet, which is pitched as “charming”, “unhinged”, “bonkers” and “hilarious”, and features “more costume changes than you can shake a spear at”?

“It’s all about sharing an experience in a live environment, and enjoying one of the world’s most famous love stories with the ones we love,” Paul concludes. “It’s about time!”

Romeo & Juliet is showing at Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES. May 21 & 22, 7:30pm. Admission: £17.50. www.greenwichtheatre. org.uk/events/romeo-juliet/

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History

Down Deptford Creek

Mary Mills Having left the Greenwich Riverside this series of articles is now turning south to travel down Deptford Creek to Lewisham, and, hopefully, travel back up. Last week we stood at the point at which the Creek joins the Thames, where there was once a gas works. We were also reminded that what we call ‘Deptford Creek’ is really the last mile or so of the River Ravensbourne.

Continuing our walk southwards down Dreadnought Walk we passed Admiral Tower and eventually turned left along an inlet and then the paved area turns into a road - Dowells Street.

We need to keep on to the section which runs alongside the Creek and not turn into the estate. ‘Dowells’, as a name, at least has some connection to the area here, unlike the Admiral, as we will see. Pre-1800 this walk was just called ‘Sea Wall’. The ‘Road to Greenwich’ is shown on maps as on land to the east of the Creek starting from a gate at a point where the island nears the ‘Sea Wall’. We are walking along the north side of a small dock.

The Creek itself is not straight as it stretches from the Thames to Lewisham. Here, just south of the Thames there is a bend in its length.

Pre-1800 maps show an island in this bend, apparently used for growing osiers. Today where the island lay is roughly to the area of a dock which ran off the creek as far as Norway Street.

Presumably the island was removed and the space used for the inlet.

Dowells Street is on the north side of it. Dowells Street was once called Dowells Wharf but originally it had a different name, Creek Bridge Wharf.

Creek Bridge Wharf is now fronted by a large supermarket – Waitrose

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Dreadnought replaced grampus 1831 90 gun 3 decker was at trafalgar

–but it was once where coal was unloaded from ships and taken to where it would be used or sold.

Conjecturally it was built and named for Creek Bridge which first opened around 1800 and was followed within twenty years by the stablisation of the marsh land on the Greenwich bank by Hugh Mackintosh.

Creek Bridge Wharf appears to have been used as a coal delivery wharf from the start. Collier ships from ports in north east England would call most days at the wharf with a cargo of coal. The coming and goings of these ships were sometimes listed in the daily papers together with details of how much their cargoes had sold for.

The registration of these ships on the day of arrival at the London Coal Exchange was also given because taxes on all that coal had to be paid to the City of London. Today, still, right around London – out in the country areas beyond the M25 – is a ring of white posts on every road into the metropolis. If you passed these posts with a load of coal or wine you had to pay the City of London. Later in the 19th century the City used some of this money to buy out the tolls on London bridges so that people could cross the river for free. This was part of

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1870s Deptford Creek

an elaborate and sophisticated system to regulate the coal coming into London and the collier ships that brought it. Readers might remember the article I did for Weekender on the Harbour Master’s House on Ballast Quay.

Creek Bridge Wharf was occupied by a series of operators dealing mainly in coal. In 1830 a William Allen gave an address on Creek Bridge Wharf when, I am afraid, he was in a debtor’s prison and he was then described as a ‘lighterman’ – someone who operated barges designed to take goods unloaded from incoming ships. This could be a chancy business as his imprisonment shows. In 1840 he was back in business on the wharf and then advertised himself as a ‘building materials dealer & fire wood cutter’ as well as a ‘coal dealer’. The businesses which used these wharves fulfilled many roles – they shifted cargos of coal, stone or whatever was needed and also ran a lighterage service and probably much else. The coal ships though were a constant, coming and going on a daily basis.

Another later occupant of Creek Bridge Wharf was a John Gleaves described as a ‘stone and marble mason’. His other address was Church Hill, Woolwich - where there were no doubt many customers for monumental masonry having attended a burial in St.Mary’s churchyard.

In 1858 the wharf was occupied by another coal merchant, a John Walton. He is also listed as a ‘coke merchant’ which might imply a contract with a local gas company. We know who some of his customers were because they were listed at the trial of his clerk, John Dodman, for embezzlement. They included: a Mr. Dowson, of Camberwell for two tons of coal ... a Mr. Hunt, of Robert Street, Brixton Green, a grocer ... a John Dawson, cheesemonger, Church-street, Camberwell ... a John Moore, baker, Brixton ... a George Garratt, baker, of Sydenham Common.

This is a most interesting list of shopkeepers - none of whom gave a Greenwich address.

They are all some miles to the west, nearer to inner London and in the rapidly expanding suburban areas of Camberwell and Brixton.

Dowells, after whom the surrounding roads are named today, were also coal merchants who were in occupation on the wharf by the end of the 19th century. The firm had originally been a partnership between William Dowells and two William Milnes but from 1877 it was solely under the ownership of a William Milnes while retaining the company name of William

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Dowells & Co. The Milnes were weathy quarry owners in Devon and thus it is assumed that the wharf was run by professional staff.

It may have been them who installed a briquette making machine there in 1881 for the Universal Patent Fuel Machine Co. of Fenchurch Street.

This was used to compress coal tar together with coal dust and ‘slack’ which would otherwise have gone to waste. It then produced brick shaped pieces which could be used as fuel in steam engine and other boilers.

Dowells handled coal from the Durham coal field which came to Deptford ‘by screw steamer’ where it was stored ‘by hydraulic machinery into hoppers’ on site for sale. Their coal was advertised as ‘Lampton Wallsend’ and ‘Newbottle Wallsend’. Lampton and Newbottle were Durham collieries. ‘Wallsend’, although a place on the Tyne near Newcastle, was by then in use as a generic term implying coal of a certain quality – in 1844 it was said “the designation of “Wallsend coal” is ... a passport to the quickest sale and the highest prices ... and ... considered advantageous in the recommendation of coal. Indeed, this favourite and important cognomen has been assumed with respect to the coals shipped from the Wear, the Tees, and other districts”.

In the 1990s an advertisement for Dowells was uncovered on a wall alongside the Creek and became visible to traffic on the main road. Thus Dowells became known popularly as users of the wharf in the past, and the name stuck and was carried on as the site was ‘regenerated’.

In 1999 when ‘Deptford Creek. Surviving Regeneration’ was published there were still residential boats moored at Dowells Wharf.

There were also suggestions that some sort of historic vessel could be moored in the small dock area, and these suggestions have been worked up by artist Peter Kent.

We need to get along Dowells Street and leave Creek Bridge Wharf. At the end of the roadway there is a junction with Norway Street at a block of flats called Hargood House. I have no idea why it is called that and would be grateful if someone could enlighten me. Turning right in Norway Street around the head of the inlet we can see ahead of us the main road, Creek Road.

However before we go to Creek Road we need to look straight ahead to the other side of Norway Street, now occupied

by Council flats. In the 19th century this was a most interesting site.

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Group photo at The Valley.

Charlton host DCMS Secretary of State Oliver Dowden at The Valley On Tuesday 11 May, Charlton Athletic hosted Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, MP Oliver Dowden ahead of the launch of the Online Safety Bill aimed at safeguarding young people and clamping down on racist abuse online.

earlier this year and continue to build on a proud history of promoting equality and tackling discrimination.

The event at The Valley was attended

by Charlton and Charlton Athletic Women first team players and staff, senior representatives from the club and Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) and was compered by the Chairman of the FA’s Inclusion Advisory Board Paul Elliott CBE.

He said: “I am very pleased to hear that action is being taken to stamp out discriminatory abuse on social media.

Charlton’s Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Dr Michael Seeraj, opened the event with a section on the club’s proud history of promoting equality and tackling discrimination before Adam Hildreth of Crisp Safer Technology explained the work they are doing to tackle online abuse.

Speaking at the event Oliver Dowden said: “It’s been really inspiring to see the work Charlton have done over the years. We saw how fans came together to stop the European Super League proposals and I think there is a similar feeling to come together and to stop the racism and hate online that football players are experiencing.”

Charlton launched the club’s groundbreaking Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultation Framework

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Academy player Wassim Aouachria got the chance to speak to Oliver Dowden about his personal experiences of social media abuse.

“I was on the receiving end of abuse on social media a few months ago and it was difficult to understand for myself and my family. I was grateful for the support I got from the club and more needs to be done so people are held accountable for their actions.

Hopefully the upcoming online safety bill can help us create a safer, more welcoming and inclusive environment for players, managers, staff, fans and everyone associated with football.”

Dr Michael Seeraj said: “We are very proud to be able to host an important event discussing a topic as serious as online abuse. We’re pleased that real action is being taken in an attempt to stamp out discriminatory abuse on social media.

"In my line of work I am acutely aware of the devastating impact that online abuse has on individuals, Clubs and the wider community.

During the pandemic there has been a shocking increase in appalling cases of online abuse aimed at footballers - it is relentless. Action, change and

Wassim Aouachria talking to Oliver Dowden.

accountability is very much needed."

Charlton Athletic Women's goalkeeper Eartha Cumings said: "Working in women’s football you see some awful comments about being a women, about race. It’s really hurtful and harmful because it gives you such a direct route into people’s consciousness.

"It is powerful when people come together and show there is no place for online abuse in this club, in any club or indeed in society."

Charlton Manager Nigel Adkins said: “We’ve got an EDI programme which Michael delivered really well at the event, explaining all the things that have gone on at Charlton over the years, the history and how we are at the forefront and one of the leading lights when it comes to equality, diversity and inclusion.”

The framework comes after a recent EFL review of the club’s EDI work, which highly commended Charlton’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion work.

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The final EFL report concluded that: “Charlton Athletic FC is to be congratulated; this is a strong [Equality] code of practice submission, which demonstrates equality leadership.

“The organisation has demonstrated commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion work and this is evident through all sections of the football club.”

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public notices ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) DALLIN ROAD, SE18 PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) THE UNDERWOOD, SE9 PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)

1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to makes this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Thames Water who need to carry out repair & maintenance works.

2. The Order will come into operation on 7th June 2021 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However; the works are expected to take 3 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.

3. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), Outside 1A Dallin Road.

4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Eglinton Hill, Nithdale Road, Plum Lane & vice versa. Prohibitions remain in force, pedestrians are not affected and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible.

5. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.

6. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.

1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich intends to makes this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Open Reach who need to lay a new supply.

2. The Order will come into operation on 7th June 2021 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 5 days. The duration of the Order can be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport.

3. The effect of the Order would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from entering, exiting, proceeding or waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading), outside 50 The Underwood.

4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Witherstone Way, Wynford Way and vice versa. Prohibitions remain in force, pedestrians are not affected and vehicle access will be maintained wherever possible.

5. Nothing in this Notice will apply to anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or traffic warden, to emergency service vehicles, or to vehicles being used in connection with the works.

6. The restrictions described above will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by traffic signs as prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016.

7. Queries concerning these works should be directed to the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise & Skills on 020 8921 6340.

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(INTERNAL REF: PL/266/LA404751)

(INTERNAL REF: PL/271/LA407483)

Royal Borough of Greenwich Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Town & Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (AS AMENDED) Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 (AS AMENDED) Town & Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 2007 (AS AMENDED) Notice is hereby given that application(s) have been made to The Royal Borough of Greenwich in respect of the under mentioned premises/sites. You can see the submissions and any plans at http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/planning.

If development proposals affect Conservation Areas and/or Statutorily Listed Buildings under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 (As Amended) this will be shown within the item below.

Anyone who wishes to comment on these applications should be made in writing to Development Planning within 22 days of the date of this notice.

Please quote the appropriate reference number.

Date: 19/05/2021 Victoria Geoghegan Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control List of Press Advertisements - 19/05/2021 Publicity for Planning Applications

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Mr Freeman Vision Construct Ltd 20/2645/MA 1 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, SE10 8QG An application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for a minor material amendment in connection with the planning permission 18/2743/MA dated 29/01/2019. to allow: the variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans); the variation of Condition 7 (CO2 Emissions); the variation of Condition 13 (Accessible and Adaptable Dwellings); and the variation of Condition 20 (Number of Residential Units) [revised and explanatory drawings] Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/0743/F Karen Hughes 6 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QH New alarm box fitted to first floor front elevation.

Replacement of existing decorative metal grilles with glazed terrace to rear. Replacement of existing rear basement sash window with crittal door.

Installation of one roof light to side roof slope and installation of roof light to existing three storey rear addition. Internal refurbishments and alterations which include lowering of and replacement of floors, replacement of doors, windows and joineries, retrofitting of rooms, installation of radiators and changes to access hatch to loft together with rear landscaping changes and other alterations (re-consultation due to amended description).

Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH

Applicant: Site Address:

21/1032/HD Mr Mohamed Hemissi 62 ASHBURNHAM GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UJ Development: Installation of double glazing to 2 front facing windows of the first floor.

Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Mr & Mrs Epps 21/1231/HD 44 BROOKLANDS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9BL Construction of an external solid canopy attached to the existing extension.

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK

Applicant: Site Address:

21/1233/HD Richard Bibb 75 BEACONSFIELD ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LG Development: Renewal of planning approval 08/0819/F dated 20 June2008 for the erection of a two storey and single storey side extension, single storey rear infill extension omitting the previously approved dormer windows to the front and rear elevations.

Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Mrs Helena Forest 21/1348/HD 15 PARKGATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9XF Construction of a summer house and Pegola; Installation of a new entrance gate at front of house and a new external swimming pool including alterations to garden.

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/1352/HD Mr & Mrs Yucemen 23A PARKGATE, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9XF Construction of a single storey timber framed greenhouse Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK

Applicant: Mr Jozsa 21/1381/F Site Address: 9 STREETFIELD MEWS, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 0ER Development: Installation of rooflight Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address:

Trisha Heah FLAT 2, 69 BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8PD Development: Replacement of the rear windows with like for like, timber sash windows.

Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Applicant: Site Address:

21/1437/F

21/1459/HD Ms E. Brady 48 GREENWICH SOUTH STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UN Development: Enlargement of lower ground floor window to front elevation, removal of external steps / store to be replaced with bi-folding doors to rear elevation. Replacement of timber balustrades with black painted steel railings.

Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE

21/1544/F Applicant: C Edser Site Address: 51A BANCHORY ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 8SL Development: Change of use from car repair workshop to residential (Use Class C3) to facilitate the construction of one 2-storey detached 4-bedroom dwelling house.

Conservation Area: RECTORY FIELD

Applicant: Mr Curtis 21/1603/HD Site Address: 79 LEE ROAD, LEWISHAM, LONDON, SE3 9EN Development: Construction of two side dormer windows to main roof.

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Applicant: Site Address:

Ms Ennals 21/1604/HD 77 OLD WOOLWICH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9PP Development: Retrospective application for the replacement of single glazed timber sash windows and attic level casement with new double glazed timber windows.

Conservation Area: EAST GREENWICH Applicant: Site Address:

Ms Dimemt 21/1615/HD 23 KING GEORGE STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QJ Development: Extension of the existing cellar/basement to create an additional en suite bedroom with storage and new lightwell to the front elevation.

Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Applicant: Ms Angelica Castillo Aguilar 21/1625/HD Site Address: 42 WHINYATES ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6NN Development: Installation of 3 rooflights to rear roofslope Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Lisa Hollins 21/1655/HD 75 MYCENAE ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7SE Construction of a rear hip-to-gable roof extension, side dormer roof extension and front dormer roof extension Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Mr Luke 21/1698/HD 120 HUMBER ROAD, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7LX Removal of existing timber shed and construction of a new garden room / home office in rear garden.

Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK

Publicity for Listed Building Consent

Applicant: Hughes 21/0744/L Site Address: 6 HYDE VALE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QH Development: New alarm box fitted to first floor front elevation. Replacement of existing decorative metal grilles with glazed terrace to rear. Replacement of existing rear basement sash window with crittal door. Installation of one roof light to side roof slope and installation of roof light to existing three storey rear addition. Internal refurbishments and alterations which include lowering of and replacement of floors, replacement of doors, windows and joineries, retrofitting of rooms, installation of radiators and changes to access hatch to loft together with rear landscaping changes and other alterations (re-consultation due to amended description).

Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Listed Building: Grade 2 Applicant: Site Address:

21/1616/L Ms Dimemt 23 KING GEORGE STREET, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8QJ Development: Extension of the existing cellar/basement to create an additional en suite bedroom with storage and new lightwell to the front elevation.

Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Listed Building: Grade 2

Applicant: Site Address:

21/1736/L Mr Rose 8 HALLGATE, BLACKHEATH PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 9SG Development: Replacement of existing single glazing with slim double glazing, removal of fitted wardrobes from Bedroom 1 and 2, partial reconfiguration of internal non-load bearing wall between the two bedrooms to increase storage space, insulation to ceiling and external walls.

Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH PARK Listed Building: Grade 2 Publicity for Advertisements.

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Pret A Manger (Europe) Limited 21/1717/A 5 CRESCENT ARCADE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 9EJ Installation of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign (Sign A) and 1 no. nonilluminated projecting sign (Sign B).

Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH

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public notices ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH PUBLIC NOTICE – STREET TRADING The Royal Borough of Greenwich, under Section 24 of the London Local Authorities Act 1990 (as amended), hereby gives formal notice of their draft resolution to designate certain streets or parts of street within the Royal Borough as licensed streets for the purpose of street trading.

The proposed streets are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

King William Walk SE10 (Part) opposite Nevada Street (one pitch) Calderwood Street SE18 (Part) between Powis Street and Thomas Street (both sides of street opposite New Look and Wilkinsons’) Powis Street SE18 (Part) (North footway outside No.6, Nr DLR) Duke Humphrey Road SE3 (Part) J/W Charlton Way (Opposite Park Gates) Griffin Manor Way SE28 (Part) (o/s industrial estate) Nathan Way SE28 (Part) (o/s industrial estate) Straightsmouth Street SE10(Part) J/W Greenwich High Road Harvey Gardens (Part) (opposite Charlton football ground, licences limited to Charlton AFC home match days only) Ransom Road Nr J/W Harvey Gardens SE7 (licences limited to Charlton AFC home match days only) Harvey Gardens J/W Deer Park Road SE7 (licences limited to Charlton AFC home match days only) Valley Grove J/W Deer Park Road SE7 (licences limited to Charlton AFC home match days only) Passey Place SE9 (Part) J/W Eltham High Street Greenwich High Road J/W Royal Hill (Christmas trees only) Tyler Street, SE10 Colomb Street, SE10 Earlswood Street, SE10

Any person who wishes to make representations relating to these proposals including the locations and the commodities may do so in writing to the address given below or by email to street-trading@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. Representations received within 28 days of the date of the publication of this notice will be taken into consideration by the Royal Borough prior to the adoption of a formal resolution on the proposals to designate the streets or parts of streets listed above, in accordance with Section 24 of the Act.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE - LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is given that the Plumstead Make Merry Association has applied for the Grant of a Premises Licence for the following premises: (PMM Event Site on) Plumstead Common, London SE18 1QF, adjacent to Plumstead Common Road, Warwick Terrace and Old Mill Road.

A record of this application may be inspected by appointment.

Other persons may make representations to the Council on this application by no later than Wednesday 9 June 2021 (last date for making representations). Representations can be made in writing, by email or fax using the contact details above. Representations can only be made on the grounds of one of the four licensing objectives, namely: • • • •

Prevention of Crime and Disorder Prevention of Public Nuisance Public Safety Protection of Children from Harm

Any person who makes a false statement in connection with an application is liable on summary conviction to a maximum fine of £5,000.

It is proposed that the following licensable activities will take place at the premises: Performance of Plays, Performance of Live Music, Playing of Recorded Music, Performance of Dance, and Anything Similar to Music & Dance (e.g. spoken word recitals, improvisation, etc), between 12:00 noon and 18:00 hours on a Saturday in June, commencing 26 June 2021 and thereafter in perpetuity.

The licence shall not be used at any time other than during the six hours per year stated above (the duration of the event).The licence does not seek authority for the sale & supply of alcohol.

Licensing Team, 4th Floor, Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ. Tel: 020 8921 8018; Fax: 020 8921 8380; Email: licensing@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

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EASE BACK INTO SPORT Over the past few weeks we have been really excited to see so many of you returning back to sporting activities, however, there are many people from the community who are not taking part for various reasons.

This week we’re focusing on women/female groups in sport, whether you’re a beginner or returner, there’s something for all fitness levels. Here’s just a few: BACK TO NETBALL SESSIONS: Thursday mornings and Monday evenings at Kidbrooke Village multi-use games area. To book, go to gllsportdevelopmentgreenwich.eventbrite.com

INDOOR ACTIVITIES NOW ON Indoor sporting activities are now back on, and there’s a huge range of things you can do at our leisure centres.

From indoor wall climbing to street dance, there’s an activity for all ages and all abilities.

For more information visit better.org.uk/greenwich

RUNNING: Beeginners and returners group. Various dates and times, meet up at Charlton Lido. To find out more and book, email party@thebigredbusclub.com FUNCTIONAL FITNESS: Monday to Saturday morning sessions at Butts Park Wood, Thamesmead. To book, go to gllsportdevelopmentgreenwich.eventbrite.com WILDCATS, GIRLS (5 – 11 YEARS) FOOTBALL PROGRAMME: Delivered by FA qualified coaches providing a safe place for girls to try football for the first time and develop key football skills. Sessions take place at Greenwich Peninsula FC, Teviot Rangers FC, Welling United FC, Blackheath Rhinos FC and Charlton Athletic Community Scheme. Please contact the clubs for details.

COMMUNITY CENTRES OPEN WELCOME BACK! Many community centres have reopened with lots of sessions and groups back on including: • • • • •

Art classes Yoga Martial arts Dance Resident groups

See what's happening at your local community centre: royalgreenwich.gov.uk/communitycentres

For information on how to keep active visit greenwichgetactive.com

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