Greenwich & Lewisham Weekender - July 7th 2021

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By Holly O`Mahony

Sports Day on Greenwich Peninsula With the finals of the Euros and Wimbledon upon us, head to Greenwich Peninsula this Saturday to flex your own sporting skills at the Summer Sessions Sports Day. One for all the family, the event invites visitors to take part in nostalgia-inducing retro games – from egg and spoon races to a tug of war – or keep things firmly in the 21st century by shooting some putts on a mini golf course fashioned by designer-of-the-moment Kinka Ilori.

Once exercised out, refuel with something delicious from the site’s food and drink trucks.

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Jazz in the grounds of Eltham Palace Exploring the grounds and gardens of Eltham Palace will be an altogether more musical experience this weekend, as the Palace has hired a merry band of jazz musicians to entertain its guests. Turn up for a stroll and be transported back in time, or pack a picnic and linger longer in the regal setting while being serenaded by the sounds of bygone times.

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Eltham Palace, Court Yard, London SE9 5QE, J uly 11, 12pm - 3pm.

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Calling all gardeners to the Albany Ever been tempted to grow your own veg, but not sure where to start? Head to the Albany in Deptford, where garden coordinator David Dandridge is running a weekly gardening club, Come ‘n’ Grow, at the venue’s tranquil oasis. Get your hands earthy while slowly turning your fingers green and learning valuable horticultural skills along the way. All tools are provided, though attendees are invited to bring their own gardening gloves. Suitable for ages 18+.

The Albany, Douglas Way, London SE8 4AG. July 8, 2pm - 4pm. Admission: FREE. www.thealbany.org.uk/ projects/come-n-grow/

Relax, unwind and meditate with sound In the elegant Georgian setting of Beckenham Place Mansion, an evening sound meditation offers the chance to relax, unwind and prepare for the week ahead. Settled on a yoga mat in the dimly lit room, attendees will experience deep relaxation, potentially leading to a heightened state of consciousness, as soothing tones ring out from the chakratuned singing bowls. The class is designed to gently rebalance the body’s energy centres to promote physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Bring your own yoga mat and a blanket.

Beckenham Place Mansion, Place Park, The Mansion, Beckenham BR3 1SY. July 11, 7pm 8pm. Admission: £10. www.beckenhamplace.org/

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Knitting needles at the ready Second Tots, a Greenwichfounded not-for-profit organisation providing outreach programmes and community events for women of all ages, is running weekly creative workshops in sewing, knitting and weaving. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build on your existing skills, the workshops are a chance to upskill while meeting new faces from the community.

Thames-side Studios, Unit 4 - O51, Ground Floor, Mellish Industrial Estate, London SE18 5AS. July 8, 6pm - 8pm.

Admission: FREE. www.secondtots.co.uk/

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film

The big screen is back: Luna Cinema returns to the Old Royal Naval College

The arrival of the big screen on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College is a highlight of Greenwich’s summer calendar. Luna Cinema, the country’s leading producer of open-air film screenings, returns to the UNESCO World Heritage Site this week, bringing with it the chance to watch four blockbuster movies under the stars, writes Holly O’Mahony…

Setting up camp on the lower ground square, the al fresco cinema welcomes guests to set up a chair or blanket from 7:45pm, with movies rolling once the sun has fully set at 9pm (soo not one for sprogs likely to get overtired and cranky).

Luna Cinema screenings are run on a simple formula: a crowd-pleasing film is shown on a big screen in a beautiful or prestigious setting.

As ever, the films being shown this season – Knives Out, Pretty Woman, The Greatest Showman and A Star is

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Born – are heavily weighted towards sing-along rom-coms, but offer something for mystery-thriller fans, too.

First up, on July 8, is Knives Out, writerdirector Rian Johnson’s fresh spin on the murder mystery genre featuring an all-star cast: Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Chris Evans. Released in the UK to critical acclaim in early 2020, the movie boasts a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is widely regarded as one of the most enticing, convoluted, and hilarious whodunnits in recent times.

On the following night, July 9, Gary Marshall’s 1990 rom-com Pretty Woman gets the big screen treatment. The story revolves around an unlikely love story between a prostitute and her client.

While the plot is viewed as morally skewed by today’s standards, thanks to Julia Roberts’ boundless charisma and chemistry with co-star Richard Gere, the film was the highest grossing American rom-com in history and remains an enduring favourite for many.

Then on Saturday July 10, audiences can take their seats for returning

favourite and one of the most popular sing-along movies of all time. The Greatest Showman sees Hugh Jackson return to his pre-Wolverine musical theatre roots as a 19th century circus master who opens up a wax museum.

Hungry for success, he quickly turns his efforts to bringing together a line-up of peculiar and talented acts never-before-seen on any stage, while his personal love story gently simmers on the side. With its catchy songs and loveable story of a businessman’s rise from nothing to worldwide fame, it’s

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no wonder the family flick won over the masses on its release in late 2017 – and continues to delight audiences today.

Last but not least, on Sunday July 11, is a chance to watch Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga harmonise and vibe in the fourth iteration of A Star is Born. The melodrama follows a famous but fading singer (Cooper), who enters a romance with a younger protégé (Gaga), but soon becomes jealous of her success.

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film Gaga’s most popular song on Spotify – with nearly 1.5 billion listens – and also won the film its only Oscar.

The Luna Bar will be serving a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks throughout the evening, while those looking to pair the screening with a bite to eat should check out the offering from the site’s gourmet food trucks.

Seating wise, it’s a bring-yourown affair and guests are invited to roll out a blanket or pitch a picnic chair, depending on what they feel most comfortable on. If you forget, don’t worry – blankets and inflatable backrests will also be on sale on the night.

Those after a more upmarket experience could book the Luna Luxe Sofa ticket (yours for £95), which includes entry for two, a premium sofa seat, an outdoor heater, snuggly blankets and a sharing snack hamper featuring a mini cup of Häagen-Dazs ice cream and a glass of bubbles.

Luna Cinema at the Old Royal Naval College, King William Walk, Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 9N. July 8 - 11.

Knives Out on July 8, Pretty Woman on July 9, The Greatest Showman on July 10 and A Star is Born on July 11.

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ARTS & ENTS

From the suburbs to the stars: Quentin Crisp’s life on stage Actor, writer and natural storyteller Quentin Crisp was unafraid of going against the status quo. Born in 1908, he rejected his conventional suburban background and instead adopted a flamboyant identity that saw him take to the stage and live life as an openly gay man from the 1930s. Actor-writer Mark Farrelly has memorialised the life of the notorious raconteur in a one-man show, Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, which debuted at the Edinburgh Festival in 2014 under the direction of Linda Marlowe. Mark has continued to tour the show ever since and this week, he’s performing it live at Greenwich Theatre.

Holly O’Mahony speaks to Mark Farrelly to find out more…

Holly O’Mahony: Is it fair to say that as a writer, creating solo shows about historical figures from the arts world is your niche? From Patrick Hamilton to Frankie Howerd via Quentin Crisp, what draws you to these characters?

Mark Farrelly: I'm drawn to anyone who uses language in dazzling, witty and truthful ways. Patrick, Frankie and Quentin all have that quality. They provoke in daring ways and often bring a smile to your face. They were also people who suffered a great deal, and all art is an attempt to come to terms with suffering; to transcend it and make something cathartic and hopeful out of it. I'm excited by hope, basically.

HOM: What inspired you to create a show about performer, social commentator and defier of convention Quentin Crisp?

MF: I went through some terrible losses back in 2012, the worst of which was a friend's suicide. For a time, I felt like following him. Then I happened to see Quentin on YouTube, and he brought a smile to my face.

He thought failure and loss were inevitable, and not to be worried about, sayig: "If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style!".

So gradually I came round to the idea of making a show about Quentin, to share with people his enduring, quirky message of hope. Because we're all struggling aren't we?

HOM: The show has enjoyed numerous outings since you first performed it in 2014. How has it

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aged? And what makes Quentin a relevant figure for audiences to watch a show about in 2021?

MF: Yes, the first night at Greenwich is performance number 135! I don't think it's aged at all, it feels as fresh as the first night I did it. I still thoroughly enjoy it because I'm always listening to the words even as I'm saying them: "Discover who you are, and be it...like mad!". What more relevant message could there be in 2021, or at any point of human history? It's delightfully timeless.

used to delays and disappointments, so I was quite well prepared psychologically. I’ve done a few socially distanced performances so far this year, but I’m really looking forward to Greenwich.

It’s truly one of my favourite venues, and I also live nearby.

HOM: In your view, do the subjects of your solo shows have anything in common?

MF: They have verbal dexterity and determination in common, but there the similarities end. Patrick Hamilton and Frankie Howerd never truly made peace with themselves, whereas I think Quentin did. So the fascination with Patrick and Frankie is watching all the ways they desperately evade the only important thing any human has to do: take a long, deep look in the mirror without flinching.

HOM: Steven Berkoff collaborator Linda Marlowe, who also directed your play Silence of Snow, is directing the production. How did you come to work together?

MF: I had seen her magnificent solo play No Fear and was an instant admirer. I later shared a dressing room with her at the Edinburgh Festival, and asked if she would work on my play. Thank goodness

she said yes, as she has been a tower of inspiration and support.

HOM: Is your run at Greenwich Theatre part of a tour? If so, where else are you taking the show?

MF: The play seems to be perpetually on tour! I'm travelling with it well into next year. I'm especially pleased that in November it will be at The Crucible

in Sheffield, my hometown. It was also filmed recently at Wilton's Music Hall for future online streaming.

HOM: What’s next for you following Naked Hope? Do you have any further plays in the pipeline?

MF: Yes, I’m about to launch a brand new solo play called Jarman exploring the life of film-maker, gardener and all-round magical artist Derek Jarman – another genius with words, and someone who knew joy at its deepest, because he was brave enough to confront suffering at its deepest. I’m enjoying rehearsing it hugely, and so much looking forward to sharing it with people later this year. He was a mighty spirit, and I’ve felt his energy in my heart whilst making the show.

HOM: How has the last year been for you as a performer? Will this be your first time getting back on stage in some time?

MF: The last year has been tough, but as an actor I was already utterly

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope is showing at Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES. July 10 & 11, 7:30pm. Admission: £16. www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/ events/quentin-crisp-naked-hope

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Meet the Characters of Cutty Sark Step on board Cutty Sark and meet the gaggle of seafarers who directed the famous tea clipper across the oceans.

In this popular, returning event, an actor brings to life a real, historical character from the ship’s past. Depending on which day you visit, you may meet its longest serving master Captain Woodgate, chef James Robson, Nannie the Witch and builder of the ship, Jock Willis. A trip to Cutty Sark is also a chance to see the newly restored Nannie figurehead, a wooden sculpture fitted at the prows of the ship as a lucky charm. Suitable for ages 3+.

Cutty Sark, King William Walk, London SE10 9HT. July 10 & 11, 10am - 5pm.

Admission: FREE with entry to Cutty Sark. www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cuttysark/cutty-sark-characters

Girls’ footie With the final of the Euros coming up this weekend, what better time to inspire your girls to take their first kicks on the football field? Wildcat Girls’ Football Club aims to provide girls aged 5 – 11 with encouragement and opportunities to play football on a regular basis. A collaboration between the FA and SSE, Wildcat has a local outlet at Long Lane JFC. The clubs provide girls with a safe environment to develop skills, make new friends, and foster a life-long love of the sport.

Suitable for ages 5-11.

Long Lane JFC Kidbrooke Playing Fields Dursley Road Blackheath London SE3 8PB. July 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm.

Admission: FREE first session/£3.50pp there after. www.longlanejfc.co.uk/ default.aspx

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Paint pots in the park In the picturesque grounds of Beckenham Place Mansion, have a go at making your own clay pinch pots.

Run by one of the property’s resident artists, the 45-minute sessions are a quick and fun introduction to the basic pottery techniques. Following the class, attendees have the option to sign on to any of the more advanced pottery sessions. The class is suitable for all ages, but under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required, but with a maximum of 12 places per session, you’ll want to arrive early.

Beckenham Place Mansion, Place Park, The Mansion, Beckenham BR3 1SY. July 9, 4:15pm - 5pm. Admission: £5. www. beckenhamplace.org

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Comedy Club 4 Kids returns!

Back up and running for the first time since the pandemic, Comedy Club 4 Kids returns to Greenwich Theatre this weekend, bringing with it some of the best-loved names on the international circuit. Don’t worry, though, all the ‘rude bits’ have been cut to make this show a strictly family-friendly affair, fit to give little ones their first taste of comedy.

Suitable for ages 6+.

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8ES. July 10, at 11am and 12pm. Admission: £13.50/£8.50 children. www. greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/ comedy-club-4-kids www.weekender.co.uk

FAMILY Toddler time at Woodlands Farm Take your tots to Woodlands Farm, where a weekly Toddler Club is delighting the farm’s littlest visitors. The sessions combine a mixture of free play, guided activities, stories and songs, and all take place in the great outdoors. Each week has a different theme, from ‘minibeasts’ to ‘on the farm’. Turn up prepared to have fun and get messy. Advanced booking via the website is essential.

July 8, 10am - 11:30am. Admission: £6 per child. Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling, Kent DA16 3RP. www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Head to Mars (and back) The Royal Observatory is taking adventure-seekers on a thrilling trip to Mars this weekend. Suitable for brave little ones ages 7+, the experience will see you dive deep into the depths of the canyons of the Red Planet’s dunes, battling against ice and violent winds.

A real-life excursion like this could well be open to humans in a few short decades, but for now, the experience can be enjoyed from the comfort of a planetarium seat.

Royal Observatory Greenwich, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ. July 10 & 11, 12:30pm & 3:30pm. Admission: £10/£5 children. www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/planetariumshows/one-day-on-mars

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History

From Roan Street to Brazil

Mary Mills I’ve been looking at the Greenwich bank of Deptford Creek and the area adjacent to and north of the railway line. Last week I wrote about the Rennie Brothers’ works, which appear to have been adjacent to the railway line and may have been on the site of the earlier Copperas works – called Copperas Grounds.

To the north and east of the Rennie works was a very large area which is now covered in new housing. It has been very difficult to find out much about the background to this area – and I must apologise for relying so heavily on old maps of the area. But it did have two large gas holders on it.

In the 1840s this area appears on the tithe map to be vacant and is marked as in the ownership of Joshua Hargrave, a local bigwig and let to a Richard and Thomas Harriss, about whom I know nothing. This area is listed as ‘a market garden with a stable, shed and offices’. At the end which is nearest to Roan Street is a square area described as ‘a walled garden’. A few years later

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on 1850s maps it all still appears to be completely empty and vacant. It is open to Deptford Creek with a long frontage with no wharf shown on the Creek – but this is the area which would soon be New Sun Wharf. We also know, from the advertisements by the coal merchant who used New Sun Wharf, that it was once part of the Copperas Grounds.

However on the 1869 OS map this big area is marked ‘Gas Works’ (which it wasn’t). What is shown on it is a large gas holder – and the site is used for the storage of gas made down in Thames Street at the Phoenix Gas Company’s Greenwich Works. It’s a storage site not a ‘works’. Readers may remember that I described the Greenwich gas

works which was on the riverside at the point at which the Creek meets the Thames, where Waitrose is now, and which was owned by the Bankside based Phoenix Company.

In 1864 they needed a site for increased gas storage which could not be fitted onto their Greenwich site. So, they had purchased the Roan Street site from a Mr. Smith and had also built a gas main to it which went down Roan Street. I have no idea who Mr. Smith was.

This gasholder site is walled off from Ravensbourne Street – now Norman Road - and from Deptford Creek and has no riverside access. The entrance appears to be from Roan Street and the gas holder belonged to the Phoenix Gas Company. All the (very few) historic references call it the ‘Roan Street Works’ and locally it was always known as ‘those holders in Roan Street’. But I have a note from a fellow gas historian which says, rather angrily, that this was ‘Norman Road Depot’ and that I wrong to describe it as ‘Roan Street’. I might mention that when it was built Norman Road was called Ravensbourne Street.

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In 1867 Phoenix Gas Company reported that the gas holder and other works at Roan Street were completed at a cost of £55,625 and the holder is shown on the 1869 OS map.

At some point, possibly in 1877, a second rather larger holder was added a bit nearer to the Creek. This holder appears to have had problems with leaks in the tank. Gasholder had a tank lying underground below them and this would be filled with water – and for this leak workmen ‘divers’ had to go down and plug any leaks. Phoenix Gas Company was taken over by George Livesey’s South Metropolitan Gas Company in 1881 but I have found out very little about these two holders - even George Livesey in his detailed work on the holders of South Met. seems to ignore them.

By 1959 they had both gone and the site is once again vacant and empty. In 1964 there was an exhibition of a housing project for this site and the architects complained that there were particularly difficult planning problems because of the deep bases of two gas holders at what is still described as a ‘gas works’.

It seems very likely that what was on the rest of the site over the years was a sports ground used by the workers are the West Greenwich gas works. We have reports of cricket and football matches played against other local

factory teams. There was also probably a ‘workers institute’ here or nearby in Roan Street where there would be social events and entertainments. We also have a description from the late 19th century of a fundraising event in aid of the Seaman’s' Hospital on the cricket ground and this included a selection of music by the South Met. Gas Company's military band. The only photograph I am aware of from the site shows the holders - or at least the side of one of them - dates the 1930s and shows a children’s sports day. I have no idea what is going here except it appears to show a number of men with their heads in buckets. So I guess that this was some sort of fun event

history expert, Brian Sturt. It’s about the eventual manager of the great East Greenwich Gas Works, Joseph Tysoe, who was sent off to Brazil in the early 20th century to try and get a supply of Monazite for South Met. Monazite sand is a source of thorium used in the manufacture of gas mantles. South Met. didn’t buy monazite from Brazil but later on got a supply from North Carolina.

I have a plan of the site dating from 1941 which shows two gas holders. It also shows a governor house and a Boiler house.

More interestingly to the south of the site and partly on the site of the old Rennie works is a fact a large factory for national enamels and to the side another factory for gas efficiency. More about them in a moment. Also nearby but just outside the site in Roan Street are stores and offices.

There was a gas mantle factory here eventually.

This was said to be ‘small’ and date from 1935.

In the Second World War a Mr. Higgins was the works manager and he also had a commission in the home guard. The works was called Gas Efficiencies and it is said that in the 1950s this factory was ‘used for the manufacture of lime magnesite catalyst for SEGAS’ and ‘material for use in reforming plants’. This manufacture was transferred in the 1960s to the chemical works at Phoenix Wharf at the East Greenwich Gas Works site on the Greenwich Peninsula.

I have always had a suspicion that there was an early gas mantle factory here. I am interested to see in the December issue of Historic Gas Times an article by a local gas

This all went very wrong and South Met’s stockpile was sold off during the Great War. So I have no basis whatsoever for an early gas mantle factory here – just a failed attempt to get raw materials.

On the Creekside part of the site was National Enamels. They enameled Ascot water heaters

as well as numerous gas stoves and similar equipment in white vitreous enamel. This was an unpleasant and dangerous process to work with involving spraying and then baking the objects at very high temperatures.

They produced enameled objects of all sorts – specialist trays for industrial applications to notices advising that a field of allotments was private.

They were eventually replaced by Vickerys who were not connected to the gas industry.

This was founded by Frederick Vickery and made, for instance, the Vickery automatic sheet feeder for printing machines. Their paper laying machine was used world wide.

The Roan Street site was finally sold off by SEGAS around 1960.

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community trust At The Heart Of The Community

news from charlton athletic community trust

Josh, 7, progresses through to Charlton Athletic academy

Seven-year-old Josh Hunt has become the latest young person to benefit from Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s (CACT’s) pathway into the Charlton Athletic academy.

Josh attended CACT’s holiday football course at the Sporting Club Thamesmead venue, in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Having impressed CACT coaches on the course, Josh was recommended to the Advanced Centre, a 10-week programme where players are coached by UEFA A and B licence coaches, working to a specialised Academy-designed curriculum.

Josh participated in a tournament at the Advanced Centre and his ability was clear to be seen, with coaches giving him the opportunity through to Charlton Athletic’s pre-academy.

Josh’s mother, Claire, is delighted for her son. She said: “Joshua attended of CACT’s holiday courses, which he thoroughly enjoyed, each day he would come home buzzing and show us what

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he had done and learnt that day.

“Following the holiday course, Joshua was invited to attend the Advanced Centre. He was so excited to be given the opportunity to develop his skills.

“At the Advanced Centre tournament Joshua was asked to attend the Charlton pre-academy.

“Joshua can’t wait to get stuck in and do what he loves most: playing football, learning and developing.

He is thoroughly enjoying being part of Charlton Athletic Football Club.”

Bradley Marshall, CACT’s Senior Football & Sports Development Officer, said: “At CACT we have an excellent relationship with the Club’s scouting team and academy staff; together we work to give opportunities to those players who attend CACT programmes, and Josh is a perfect example of this.

“We are delighted for Josh and can’t wait to see him develop at the CAFC academy.”

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ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) WATERSIDE CLOSE, SE28 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 SGN who need to repair and replace a main.

2. The Order will come into operation on 26th July 2021 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However; the works are expected to take 6 weeks. 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, in Grangehill Road at the junction of Elibank Road.

4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Dumbreck Road, Westmount Road, Elibank Road 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.

1. The Royal Borough of Greenwich 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 works on dropped sewer pipes.

2. The Order will come into operation on 19th July 2021 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However, the works are expected to take 1 month. 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), in Waterside Close from outside 101 to 109 4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Waterside Close. 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.

Interim Assistant Director, Transport and Sustainability.

The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

Interim Assistant Director, Transport and Sustainability.

The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

Dated 3/06/21

Dated 25/05/2021

(INTERNAL REF: PL/282/LA407731)

(INTERNAL REF: PL/279/LA409710)

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) The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 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 21 days of the date of this notice.

Please quote the appropriate reference number.

Date: 07/07/2021

Victoria Geoghegan Assistant Director - Planning and Building Control List of Press Advertisements - 07/07/2021 Publicity for Planning Applications.

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

London Fire Brigade

21/0536/F

PLUMSTEAD FIRE STATION, 1 LAKEDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1PP Construction of new part 2, part 3 storey extension including link building fronting onto Plumstead High Street, installation of rear washdown canopy, drill tower to the rear of the site, additional plant equipment and new gated access. Proposal includes associated internal and external alterations to the existing fire station along with associated highway works. (Re-consultation, revised description, additional submissions)

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/1099/HD J Doherty 79 OLD WOOLWICH ROAD, GREENWICH, SE10 9PP Replacement of single glazed sash and casement windows with double glazed sash and casement windows (retrospective) Conservation Area: EAST GREENWICH

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/1186/F c/o Knight Dragon Developments Ltd Tide Square, Cutter Lane, Greenwich, London, SE10 0XY Installation of temporary moveable structures and temporary use of land for various retail, leisure and community purposes (Sui Generis) for a 3 year period.

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/1666/HD Mr Dhamija 42 KINGS ORCHARD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 5TJ Construction of a part one/part two storey rear extension, replacement of garage door with window, installation of side window at first floor, removal of ground floor side windows & door with installation of side door and conversion of garage to habitable room Conservation Area: ELTHAM PALACE

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/1969/F Monahan Farrans CHARLTON PARK ACADEMY, CHARLTON PARK ROAD, CHARLTON, SE7 8HX Installation of two new cycle storage enclosures to replace existing, a safety fence mounted behind the

listed wall on northwest boundary of the site and new play equipment in existing play area.

Conservation Area: CHARLTON VILLAGE

dwellinghouses on land to the rear of 1 and 3 Eltham Green SE9 5JZ. Conservation Area: ELTHAM GREEN

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Mr & Mrs Shah 21/1974/HD 32 PHILIMORE CLOSE, PLUMSTEAD, SE18 1PN Construction of a single storey front/side infill extension including conversion of garage into habitable room.

Conservation Area: adjacent to Plumstead Common

Applicant: Waterfront Limited Partnership 21/2229/F Site Address: The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, SE10 0DX Development: Erection of ten wind turbines, located on two existing cylinder towers (5 turbines per tower).

21/2029/HD Applicant: Ms Nicolaescu Site Address: 394 WELL HALL ROAD, ELTHAM, LONDON, SE9 6UF Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension Conservation Area: PROGRESS ESTATE

1 CLAYTON MEWS, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8HZ Retrospective planning application for the erection of a single-storey rear extension.

Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/2040/F Miss F Wilders Fairview Enfield Ltd GALLIONS VIEW NURSING HOME, 20 PIER WAY, THAMESMEAD, SE28 Demolition of existing care home to facilitate the comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide 333 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) in buildings ranging from 2-13 storeys, together with the provision of ancillary parking, open spaces and other associated works.

This development may impact on the setting of the Grade II listed building - Lock and Swing Bridge

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

21/2099/F Farthing Housing for Women 3 CHARLTON ROAD, CHARLTON, SE3 7EU Existing single glazed timber sash windows to be replaced with double glazed timber sash windows.

Timber velux windows to be replaced with double glazed timber velux windows. Rear single glazed timber french doors to be replaced with double glazed timber french doors.

Conservation Area: WESTCOMBE PARK

Applicant:

Anthony Hoodless Billingford Holdings Ltd

Site Address: Development:

LAND REAR OF 1 & 3 ELTHAM GREEN, ELTHAM, SE9 5JZ Construction of 2no. two storey three/four bedroom

21/2181/F

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

N. Ovenell 21/2233/HD

Applicant: Site Address:

LHG Greenwich Ltd

21/2238/SD

MAGISTRATES COURT, 7-9 BLACKHEATH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8PE Development: Submission of details pursuant to discharge Condition 5 (Material Details) of planning permission dated 24/06/2020 Ref: 19/1367/F, as ammended by 21/0055/NM (NM Application yet to be determined).

Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Applicant: Site Address:

Royal Borough of Greenwich 21/2290/F

BUILDING 41, WARREN LANE GATE, WOOLWICH, SE18 4DX Development: Erection of a dormer louvre and external works on the south facing roof of the north range.

(This development may impact on the setting of Listed Buildings within Royal Arsenal and the Royal Arsenal Woolwich Conservation Area).

Conservation Area: ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON Publicity for Listed Building Consent

Applicant: Site Address:

London Fire Brigade

Applicant: Site Address:

C/O Agent Royal Borough of Greenwich 21/2291/L BUILDING 41, WARREN LANE GATE, WOOLWICH, SE18 4DX Development: Erection of a dormer louvre and external works on the south facing roof of the north range.

(This development may impact on the setting of Listed Buildings within Royal Arsenal and the Royal Arsenal Woolwich Conservation Area).

Conservation Area: ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH Listed Building: Grade 2 Publicity for Government Applications

Applicant: Site Address: Development:

Ms David 21/2293/HD 2 HEATH VILLAS, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1PG Conversion of garage into habitable room, alterations to windows and doors on the front and rear facades, introduction of juliet balcony to the rear at first floor level, alteration to roof form of existing rear extension, and associated external alterations.

Tim Snell RiverLinx CJV 21/1939/G SILVERTOWN TUNNEL, LONDON, SE10 Draft application to part discharge Requirement 4 (Detailed design of above ground buildings and structures) under Schedule 2 of The Silvertown Tunnel Order 2018 as it relates to Work No.11 (construction of a replacement Boord Street foot and cycle bridge including ramps and staircases) located across the A102 Blackwall Tunnel southern approach and Tunnel Avenue in the vicinity of the western end or Boord Street

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21/0537/L

PLUMSTEAD FIRE STATION, 1 LAKEDALE ROAD, PLUMSTEAD, LONDON, SE18 1PP Development: Construction of new part 2, part 3 storey extension including link building fronting onto Plumstead High Street, installation of rear washdown canopy, drill tower to the rear of the site, additional plant equipment and new gated access. Proposal includes associated internal and external alterations to the existing fire station along with associated highway works. (Re-consultation, revised description, additional submissions) Listed Building: Grade 2

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public notices ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) [Fletching Road] PLANNED ROAD CLOSURE (ORDER)

ROYAL BOROUGH of GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) [Woodrow] 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 Neilcott construction who need to carry out sewer connection works.

2. The Order will come into operation on 15th July 2021 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However the works are expected to take 2 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) in, Fletching Road at the rear off 9 The Village.

4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will not be diverted as this is a cul-de-sac. 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 makes this Order in exercise of powers under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This is to facilitate works by Shift Traffic who need to carry out telecoms maintenance.

2. The Order will come into operation on 4th July 2021 and would continue to be valid for 18 months. However the works are expected to take one day. 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) in, Woodrow at the junction of Hillreach.

4. Whilst the Order is in operation traffic will be diverted via Godfrey Hill, Woodhill, Hillreach 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.

Interim Assistant Director, Transport and Sustainability.

The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

Interim Assistant Director, Transport and Sustainability.

The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ

Dated 2nd July 2021

Dated 2nd July 2021

(INTERNAL REF: PL//LATBC)

(INTERNAL REF: PL//LA402635)

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JULY – SEPTEMBER 2021

Summer in Royal Greenwich Royal Greenwich Festivals, the annual summer programme of light, music and exciting, inspiring and thought-provoking performances, is back and set to delight audiences from July to September. We’ve got a bumper summer of events lined up, taking place right through to September, keeping you, the kids and your visitors entertained all summer long.

With a hundred events lined up, the world is quite literally your oyster!

From Brazilian and African music to theatre performances, walk through exhibits, events in parks to events by carers for carers, romantic dance duets and more.

What’s coming up Our Royal Greenwich Festivals programme kicked off with some great events on Saturday 3 July.

See what’s coming up this weekend and make a plan for a great day’s entertainment.

Saturday 10 July

Sunday 11 July

Hare and Tortoise Join these unlikely friends as they sleep in winter, plant carrots in spring, fish in summer and train for the big race in autumn! Accessible production, suitable for 3-7 years.

Performances: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Middle Park, Eltham SE9 Pre-book your free tickets at tramshed.org/whats-on to make sure you don’t miss out.

The Lost Colour by The Puppet Van A colourful explosion of puppetry, music and comedy - join the race to create the most pinky-est pink paint ever patented!

Charlton House, Charlton SE7 8RE Performances: 11am, 1pm, 3pm Pre-book your free tickets at tramshed.org/whats-on

Greenwich Family Arts Festival

Sunday 11 July

Greenwich Parks Forum

PARKSfest 2021 A celebratory showcase of live dance, music and activities. Featuring Tramshed Arts’ Hare and Tortoise theatre show and Riki Cycle puppet show.

Mycenae Gardens, Blackheath SE3 7SE 1pm to 4pm Just turn up!

Greenwich Family Arts Festival

Sunday 11 July Greenwich Family Arts Festival

Maxwell the Bubbleologist show and workshop Learn everything you didn’t know about soap bubbles! Maxwell the Bubbleologist will blow bubbles and your mind.

Charlton House, Charlton SE7 8RE Shows: 12pm, 2pm Workshops: 1pm, 3.30pm Pre-book your free tickets at tramshed.org/whats-on

All performances are free.

For more information about all our up-coming summer events, including our community day, Royal Greenwich Together 21, on 21 August and our Holiday Fun Friday events during the school summer holidays, go to royalgreenwich.gov.uk/summer