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WEEKENDER GREENWICH
June 21, 2017
May the forces be with you Your guide to Great Get Together and Armed Forces Day Saturday, June 24th
ON NEWS & OPINI By Kirsty Purnell
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NEWS: Tower block safety checks after Grenfell Tower tragedy ● Council reveals air quality plan ● Observatory in telescope appeal
PICK OF THE WEEK Garden parties, literary London, and free reiki By Laura Burgoine
eeping it local
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he Greenwich Weekender is an independent weekly newspaper, covering the whole borough of Greenwich.
The paper is owned, and run, by Chris Mullany and Kevin Quinn, (pictured left to right). Our company, Southwark Newspaper Ltd, is based in Bermondsey. We deliver 42,000 Greenwich Weekenders every Wednesday, covering every postcode sector of the borough, and boasting, by far, the highest weekly circulation in Greenwich. Each week, we deliver 33,500 copies to homes in every Greenwich neighbourhood, with a further 8,500 copies stocked at over 100 stands. If you don’t receive the Weekender through your letterbox, you can see where to find a copy on our map on page 23. You can also view each edition online, as well as daily news and events, on our website: www.weekender.co.uk The Greenwich Weekender covers all aspects of life in the borough, including music, theatre, comedy, film, events, and food and drink, as well as reporting on local news, town hall politics, and all your community events and campaigns. We would love to hear from you, so if you’re holding an event, launching a business, championing the needs of your local community, or just want to tell us about something that’s happening in Greenwich, feel free to get in touch.
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LONDON CHARACTER
REQUIEM FOR A DREAM
The Greenwich Centre library is celebrating its second birthday with an underground literary event. Nick Dobson takes book lovers on an illustrated tour of the city, following in the footsteps of Dickens, Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and many other writers who took inspiration from the capital. Admission: free. Saturday 24 June at 5:30pm-7pm.
Following a successful concert in March, the Eltham Choral Society is performing Mozart’s requiem, and his Laudate Dominum, along with a West Side Story medley, at its summer concert on July 1 (7:30pm) at Holy Trinity Church Eltham. The choir is made up of 100 singers based in South East London, who practise every Thursday at Eltham’s Methodist Church, on Westmount Road, and always welcomes new members. For information or tickets visit: www.elthamchoral.org.uk or e mail enquiries@ elthamchoral.org.uk. Tickets: £12 in advance/ £14 on the door. Tickets also available from Norman's Music Eltham.
TWILIGHT AT SEVERNDROOG
Explore Severndroog Castle after dark at the first Midsummer Late of the year, on June 23. The summer solstice week creates a perfect occasion to take in twilight views of London while local Eltham folk artists Pytchwood and the Gillies provide the tunes. The bar is serving up ale from microbrewery Bexley Brewery, as well as Kent ciders. 7:30pm. Admission: £12 + booking fee. www.eventbrite.co.uk
FREE REIKI
Get your qi flowing with free reiki sessions at Woolwich library from July 12. Wellbeing Wednesdays run fortnightly from 3pm-5pm. Pre-booking is required for a 30 minute session, by trained and qualified therapists. Call the library to book a place: 020 8921 5750.
SECRET GARDENS
The second weekend of Open Gardens festival in Greenwich and Bexley is on June 24-25. Buy tickets on the day for £3 per garden or £10 for a festival ticket. Gardens open in Charlton and Greenwich:
Saturday 24 June 14 Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8ER The Manor House, Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8HG White House, Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8HH (accessible) Hamilton House, 14 West Grove, Greenwich SE10 8QT (accessible) 30 Hyde Vale, Greenwich SE10 8QH (accessible) 34 Hyde Vale, Greenwich SE10 8QH 1 Egerton Drive, Greenwich SE10 8JS 25 Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9NL Westcombe Woodlands, Restell Close (off Vanbrugh Hill) SE3 7RP
Queen’s Orchard, Park Vista, Greenwich SE10 9LZ Prior Street Allotments, Greenwich SE10 8SF 28 Dartmouth Row, Greenwich SE10 8AW 71 Lansdowne Lane, Charlton SE7 8TN 73 Lansdowne Lane, Charlton SE7 8TN Garrison Church, Grand Depot Road Woolwich SE18 (Please note: this church does not have a full postcode) Sunday 25 June 14 Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8ER The Manor House, Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8HG White House, Crooms Hill, Greenwich
SE10 8HH (accessible) Hamilton House, 14 West Grove, Greenwich SE10 8QT (accessible) 30 Hyde Vale, Greenwich SE10 8QH (accessible) 34 Hyde Vale, Greenwich SE10 8QH 1 Egerton Drive, Greenwich SE10 8JS 25 Park Row, Greenwich SE10 9NL Westcombe Woodlands, Restell Close (off Vanbrugh Hill) SE3 7RP Queen’s Orchard, Park Vista, Greenwich SE10 9LZ Prior Street Allotments, Greenwich SE10 8SF 113 Heathwood Gardens, Charlton SE7 8ET 122 Heathwood Gardens, Charlton SE7 8ET
Garrison Church, Grand Depot Road, Woolwich SE18 (Please note: this church does not have a full postcode) For more information visit: www.communityhospice.org.uk
Issue: GW08
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SPOTLIGHT By Laura Burgoine
A world of theatre on the streets of Greenwich EVERY SUMMER since 1996, the streets of Greenwich and Tower Hamlets have been awash with theatre, thanks to Greenwich + Docklands International festival (GDIF).
This year is no exception, with all number of festive performances running from June 23-July 8. The festival is part of the Royal Greenwich Festivals programmer, supported by Greenwich Council. Read the Weekender’s picks here:
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, 22-25 June, Meridian Quays, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0QE A story of dock workers and illegal migrants in search of the American dream is given new resonance against the backdrop of the 21st century London riverscape. This is the UK première of acclaimed company De Roovers’ Belgian adaptation, in a new English translation commissioned by GDIF. FIERS À CHEVAL, 23 June, Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9HT Prepare to be amazed, as, French street theatre Compagnie des Quidams create a team of illuminated white horses, under the gaze of the Cutty Sark’s famous figurehead, accompanied by a symphonic soundtrack. HOW I HACKED MY WAY INTO SPACE, 23-25 June, Greenwich Park, SE10 8XJ A new storytelling show for families
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about one man's mission to hack his way into space from his garden shed in St Albans. Told from a custom designed mobile Space Shed, this is the story of how even the smallest person can make a difference and achieve their seemingly impossible dreams. MUSEUM OF THE MOON, 23-25 June, 10pm and 11pm (Friday and Saturday), the Old Royal Observatory Gardens, Greenwich Park, SE10 8XJ The London premiere of Luke Jerram’s stunning artwork touches down in Greenwich Park featuring an incredible seven metre inflatable moon sculpture, with detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. A surround sound composition, created by BAFTA award winning composer Dan Jones, (who wrote the music for last year’s GDIF opening night production The House), features archive audio from moon landings. Museum of the Moon is free to experience during daylight hours on Friday 23 (6pm-9pm), Saturday 24 (2pm-9pm) and Sunday 25 (12pm7pm) and runs late into the night on Friday and Saturday. THE INSIDIAN, June 23-25, Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ The rediscovered Insidian line, dug in the mid 18th Century while the Prime Meridian was established in Greenwich, will be temporarily reopened to visitors during Greenwich Fair. The rickety old lift shaft takes you hundreds of feet down towards the
centre of the earth. Not suitable for explorers under 7 years old, nor those prone to claustrophobia or vertigo. Bingo Lingo, June 24-25, Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW Played on oversized bingo cards, and compered by bingo-loving hosts Beryl and Cyril, Bingo Lingo is a game for everyone, where disability politics meets cheeky end of the pier humour. A reinvention of a great British tradition. STROLLER COASTER, June 2425, Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW Founded in 2013 by Texan Tycoon Ike Eyre XIII, Stroller Coaster specializes in entertainment, relaxation, repair and refreshment. Parents can relax while expertly trained staff look after the babies and engage them in an entertaining and educational immersive sensory experience, that's been scientifically proven to aid their cognitive development. For 0-18 month year olds.
and –if that doesn’t lift your spirits- the Strong Lady will. Literally. POLYESTER FIESTA, June 25, 2:30pm, King William Walk, SE10 Take your seat along the runway for this unique event celebrating polyester's impact on the Swinging Sixties. Expect Kays Catalogue type models, thick crimplene and more! Lorraine Bowen (Britain's Got Talent Golden Buzzer) hosts this funny fashion catwalk sensation.
LONDON GAY BIG BAND, June 25. Free The London Gay Big Band Limited Edition is a fabulous swing and jazz orchestra made up of predominantly - but not exclusively - LGBT musicians and vocalists, bringing a fresh and fabulous vibe to the London music scene. For full listings visit: www.festival.org
OUT IN THE STREETS, June 25 GDIF is taking to the traffic-free roads of Greenwich Town Centre with its own Pride programme to mark the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. At Out In The Streets, people can create their ideal partner in sock-puppet form with Puppet Paramour, submit to the planet's most outlandish hair stylists in the happiness-inducing OSADIA, and share memories of London's lost gay pubs with Ida Barr. The London Gay Big Band raises the tempo later on,
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTS By Laura Burgoine
Basketball exhibitionists Tickets are on sale now for the original Harlem Globetrotters who are trotting across the globe to the O2 on 28May 2018. Tickets: £23.50-£55. The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. www.axs.com
Eltham's Antiques Road Show
Last Plumstead market for spring
BARGAIN HUNT, Flog It! And Antiques Road Trip experts Catherine Southon and Mark Stacey are holding an antiques valuation day on Saturday 24 June from 10am-1:30pm.
Valuations are free with donations going to Cancer Research UK. If you got any items you’ve wondered about, bring them along, and find out about their history and value. CANE, new Eltham Library, Southwood Road, SE9 3QT.
Canine capers THE DOG Society GB is hosting an afternoon of Canine Capers at Charlton House on June 24, from 12 noon until 4pm. Admission is free, with a plethora of stalls, raffle, and children’s activities on offer. Competitions, which cost £2 each to enter (or 3 for £5) include categories in: waggiest tail, grumpiest dog, looks most like its owner, best recall, worst recall, best veteran (over ten years), best fancy dress, and more. For more information visit: thedogsocietygb.wordpress.com
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Saturday 24 June sees the last Plumstead Community Market before the summer break.
Taking place in St Mark's Church Hall, Old Mill Road, SE18, the organisers have been busy trying to make this event extra special with a retro and antiques section. Augmenting the regular
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stallholders, who sell their own produced craft items, art, and food, will be four specialist dealers with a selection of items from the past that they believe fit well into today’s modern home. The Very Green Grocer is on hand, as usual, offering fruit, vegetables and foodstuffs produced by small local
producers. The Plumstead Pantry has been providing the refreshments over recent months. Regular stallholder, Colin, of Eltham Bees, is also bringing along an Observation Hive that will allow visitors to see a queen bee and her workers going about their business. The unit is completely sealed and safe and,
they’ll be selling some of their honey. The Market is open from 11am until 3pm and, as is free to enter. The Woolwich Singers provide the entertainment from 1pm. The Market, which is now run by a local voluntary group, Art Plumstead, is back on a monthly basis from September.
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CINEMA By Laura Burgoine
Something to Sweden your day... TRESPASSING BERGMAN
(2013, directed by Jane Magnusson, Hynek Pallas, 107 minutes)
3:30 PM
Ingmar Bergman's home on Fårö island occupies something of a mythical status among filmmakers. In Trespassing Bergman, some of the world's leading directors and actors, several on site at the house, talk about their relationship with the demon director and his films.
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et your Swede fix with ArtFix’s Swedish Film Festival in Woolwich.
Sunday 25 June: 1pm YOUNG SOPHIE BELL (2015, directed by Amanda Adolfsson, 80 minutes) After high school graduation, life is finally going to begin for real. At least that’s how best friends Sophie and Alice feel about the upcoming move to Berlin.
Running across the entire weekend of June 23-25, the festival is a smorgasbord of contemporary Swedish culture, screening a variety of documentaries, short films, and feature films.
Friday 23 June at 5pm VISKAN MIRACLES (2015, directed by John O. Olsson, 106 minutes). Bjarne and Malin live on the banks of the Ljungan. Bjarne's
father-in-law Halvar lives on the other side of the river. Never having seen eye to eye, what could happen? Saturday 24 June 1pm: UNDERDOG (2015, directed by
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Ronnie Sandahl, 100 minutes) Dino, a young Swedish girl, has fled the Swedish mass unemployment for a new life in Oslo. But like many other young immigrant Swedes, she finds herself as an outcast and surviving on little money, irregular work and hard partying.
3pm ASTRID (2015 documentary directed by Kristina Lindström, 90 minute version of documentary TVseries) Pippi Longstocking, Emil of
Lönneberga and Karlsson-onthe-Roof are among author Astrid Lindgren's success, with having sold 150 million copies, she is part of the world’s ten most read authors. But who was she, and where did her stories come from? Through unique archive materials, this film brings her to life for a new generation. 5pm A SLICE OF SWEDEN (Shorts) THE BUTCHER’S WALTZ (2014, by Anna Zackrisson, 14 minutes) A SIMPLER LIFE (2013, by
Gunhild Enger, 15 minutes) GRANDPA & ME AND A HELICOPTER TO HEAVEN (2013, by Åsa Blanck, Johan Palmgren, 14 minute documentary) A SIMPLER LIFE (2013, by Gunhild Enger, 15 minutes) GRANDPA & ME AND A HELICOPTER TO HEAVEN (2013, by Åsa Blanck, Johan Palmgren, 14 minute documentary) Admission: £2 per film, £5 for the whole day. Receive a complimentary glass of wine with every ticket purchase.
6pm Rainbow Films (short film) ON SUFFOCATION (2013, by Jenifer Malmqvist, 7 minutes) PEACE TALK (2004, by Jenifer Malmqvist, 14 minutes) NEXT DOOR PEACE TALK (2004, by Jenifer Malmqvist, 14 minutes) BIRTHDAY (2010, by Jenifer Malmqvist, 18 minutes) NEXT DOOR BIRTHDAY (2010, by Jenifer Malmqvist, 18 minutes) NEXT DOOR LETTERS (2012, by Sascha Fühlscher, 14 minutes) LADYBOY (2012, by David Sandberg, Claes Lundin, 8 minutes)
Young Sophie Bell
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THEATRE & COMEDY By Michael Holland
The Mod musical Y
ou really don’t need to be ‘of a certain age’ to know about The Small Faces, you just need to know and love music. And you also need to know that Carol Harrison’s All Or Nothing, the Mod musical that tells their story is touring right now. All Or Nothing has all the people that were there at the time or part of the band’s rise to fame: Rod Stewart, Pete Frampton, Don Arden, Tony Blackburn, Sonny & Cher, Dusty Springfield, Stanley
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Unwin, Cathy McGowan, PP Arnold. Chris Simmons is playing the legendary Steve Marriott in this production and took time out from the tour to talk to the Weekender. He emphasised how many books he read and videos he watched while researching the band’s iconic lead singer. ‘I even practised getting drunk on many different levels before filming myself in various states of inebriation!’ Chris said he also spoke to Marriott’s family to get deeper into the
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musician’s soul and revealed that his daughter Mollie is part of the team: ‘She is the show’s vocal coach and she has been a wonderful help.’ Simmons’ research had him falling in love with the 60s’ sounds: ‘This is music which influenced a generation of musicians from Paul Weller and The Jam to Oasis, Blur, The Verve and The Arctic Monkeys, not to mention millions of fans.’ I nodded in agreement, and can fully appreciate why the audiences are made up of people aged
between 13 - 93. ‘The show is about music that touches everyone!’ he says, adding, ‘We literally have people cheering and dancing in the aisles!’ So far the reviews have been excellent and even The Small Faces’ one surviving member, drummer Kenney Jones, has seen it and been very complimentary of the show. Being a big fan of The Small Faces myself, and of everything they achieved as musicians after the band split, I am very much
looking forward to this production. Offering Chris Simmons a last word, he said: ‘People seem to love it and come back again and again - Rock on!’ All Or Nothing is at The Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA, from June 30- July 2 at 7.30pm/ Saturday matinee: 2.30pm. Admission: £19- £28. Phone: 0203 285 6000. www.churchilltheatre.co.uk
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FOOD & DRINK By Michael Holland
The North Pole 131 GREENWICH HIGH ROAD SE10 8JA WWW.NORTHPOLEGREENWICH.COM PHONE: 0208 853 3020
It's not grim up North
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t was apt that on the day when Britain was bashed about by rain and blustery winds and we all turned our heating back on, Nina and I wrapped up in our winter coats and headed off for the North Pole. As you do.
It wasn’t long before we were confronted by an eight-foot polar bear, but luckily for us the bear himself had been confronted by a taxidermist before meeting us in one of Greenwich’s finest fine dining establishments. We could see by the piano in the corner, the white linen, and the glistening wine glasses that this was going to be something special. Nina had already checked out the menu online so knew she was having the Angus Sirloin Steak (“I’ve been thinking about it all day,” she drooled). But before we reached that stage there were starters to attend to. We ordered the salmon and crayfish cake and the pan fried king scallops, and divided them up equally - although my partner did appear to have the lion’s share of both the saffron mayonnaise and the parsnip puree that
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accompanied our first courses. I am pleased to report that everything was excellent. The North Pole seems to have something for everyone: an à la carte menu, a tapas menu, fixed price menus for weekdays and weekends, with various rooms, gardens and bars that you can dine in. Oh yes, and a shisha lounge! We were in the upstairs piano restaurant. Nina quickly updated me on her week and then got me to rapidly discuss holiday plans because she knew that once her steak
arrived she would be cutting off communication in order to focus on her personal meat-fest. And that is exactly what happened. Me, I had my own carnival going on with roasted lamb chump, which was absolutely delicious. Lamb is a beautiful meat when cooked right, and this was. The menu told me it came with: potato grater, welded spinach and theme jus. All of which I was quite intrigued about. Turns out it was dauphinoise, spinach and gravy, and all very nice. I did, though, order a side dish
of home-made chips because I do love a good chip. They really were things of absolute beauty. If Carling made chips, this is them. And while all this lamb and chip action was going on I could hear Nina snuffling away over her plate. Once finished, she thanked the waiters twice for the wonderful steak and sent her compliments to the chef more than once. “I’m rather hot now,” she said while fanning herself with one hand and taking a sizeable swig on her South African Pinotage with the other. I finished off my IPA and felt utterly plump. There was but one thing left to do to complete the task. Dessert. After agreeing that we would share one, we then concurred on Belgian chocolate tart. It came with Chantilly cream and chocolate sauce and subtle hints of rum. What can I say? What superlatives haven’t been used when talking about chocolate tart? It was all of them. The North Pole can be for celebratory bashes, small plates while watching football, or Sunday roasts. We felt positively spoilt, and that is a good feeling.
THE DAMAGE Salmon & Crayfish Cak Scallops Sparkling Water IPA Pinotage Angus Steak Roast Lamb Chips Chocolate Tart
£8.95 £12.95 £3.50 £4.50 £8.25 £28.95 £26.95 £4.00 £9.50
TOTAL £107.55 FOOD (1-5) 0 0 0 0 0 AMBIENCE (1-5) 0 0 0 0 VALUE (1-5) 0 0 0 0 DISABLED ACCESS NO DISABLED TOILET NO BOOKING RECOMMENDED
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Saturday, June 24th By Laura Burgoine
Great Get Together and Armed Forces Day return for seventh year T
he Great Get Together and Armed Forces Day returns for its seventh year.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich's free annual summer festival, which will be held at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, brings the whole community together for a great day out, reinforcing community cohesion - especially in the light of recent events. Along with other Great Get Together events taking place elsewhere in the UK, the theme is to celebrate that we have more in common than that which divides us, a firm belief of the murdered MP Jo Cox. She will be remembered during the event through a minute's silence, which is also being held to remember the victims of the recent terror attacks in Manchester and London. Events and activities for all the family include a stunt vehicle show and veterans' parade accompanied by a live band. Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Councillor Denise Hyland said: "The Great Get Together and Armed Forces Day is one of the annual highlights in the Royal Borough of Greenwich's events calendar, bringing together thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds. "This year our free fun family day out has added poignancy and importance. Events like these demonstrate our strong community spirit by allowing people to come together and enjoy themselves, and showing that attacks which seek to divide us actually bring us closer together." Birds of prey, owls, and an alpaca will be among the entertainment on offer, along with drumming
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and craft workshops, a military zone, laser quest, inflatables and a dedicated under-fives area. Other highlights include a sheepdog and ducks display, stunt show, motorbike and quad bike display, baby rave, and Kings Troop display. There will also be a stage dedicated to live music with performers from across the borough. Sports taster sessions, mini double decker bus rides, fairground rides and a dedicated under-fives area will be available and there will also be a historic naval gun display and other historical re-enactments. Greenwich Community College is offering a variety of 'have
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a go' workshops including the chance to try out car maintenance and nail art. The College is also organising flash mob dance performances throughout the day. Additional security checks will be in place, so visitors are advised to arrive early to avoid possible queues and keep bags to a minimum. No dogs will be allowed on site except for assistance dogs and no alcohol is permitted. For the latest event updates visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ greatgettogether The Barracks is easily accessible by public transport and is just a 15 minute walk from the nearest train/DLR station,
Woolwich Arsenal. Buses 291, 161, 178, 386, 53, 422, 380 and 469 all stop nearby. The Council encourages you to come by public transport but if you absolutely need to come by car then parking is available for ÂŁ7 on the day or ÂŁ5 if you book online in advance by visiting www.royalgreenwich. gov.uk/eventparking Free Blue Badge parking will be available but you will need to register in advance by calling 020 8921 6294.
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Saturday, June 24th
Where you can find all the fun!
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Line up ARENA 1 (MAIN ARENA)
(No timings available but this is the order of appearance.)
Adrenalin Tour vehicle stunt show Air Cadets Band Stannage International Stunt Show Bob Hogg Sheepdog and Duck Display Veterans Parade Presentation of Veterans Awards Adrenalin Tour Bob Hogg Sheepdog and Duck Display Stannage International Stunt Show Horses and Riders from the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery 24th Invicta Rifles Marching band
SML dance group 16.35 Falconry display 16.50
LARGE ARENA PROGRAMME* Eagle Heights Birds of Prey Display 11:30 Footsteps Dance - My Fit Mama join in fitness session 12:00 Footsteps Dance - Tiny Feet join in dance session 12:30 Doriel School of Dance 13.15 Baby Ballet - join in dance session 13:40 Eagle Heights Birds of Prey Display 14.15 Hartbeeps Baby Rave –join in dance session 15:00 Dynamix Dance Display 15.45 JK Dance Academy Display 16.05 Stepz dance school Display 16.35 SMALL ARENA PROGRAMME* Rockoustic 11:25 Marjorie Hawkins Irish Dance School 11.55 Feyisara 12.15 The Woolwich Singers 15:00 Mix Tape Nation 15:30 Dario 16.15
OTHER ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE: Army displays Animal shows and petting zone Have a go activities including cartoon and drumming workshops Dedicated under 5s area Giant inflatables & laser tag Information on local services and groups Healthy living zone and sports try-out sessions Funfair rides, stalls & food court
Global Fusion presents The Greenwich Blues Band 17.00 AJS Matchless vintage motorcycles 13.20 Falcony display 13.20 Doriel School of Dance 14.40 Llama display1 15.00 Stepz school of dance 15.35
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Saturday, June 24th
Veteran Reginald to be Standard Bearer REGINALD WEAVER won the Veteran of the Year award, last year, for his outstanding contribution and dedication to the community, following his National Service as the Standard Bearer for the Royal Artillery Association, and volunteering at the Firepower Museum over many years. The Mottingham local returns to the Armed Forces Day, where he’ll be Standard Bearer at this weekend’s parade. “Come along; it’s a day worth going to,” Mr Weaver said. “It’s a day to remember the people who’ve served in two wars.”
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FAMILY By Anthony Phillips
WALK IN THE HAY
Wanting to get some fresh air? A walk through the hay meadows of The Woodlands Farm may be just what you need. The farm, at 331 Shooters Hill, is holding a Mid Summer Hay Meadow Walk on Sunday, June 25, as the fields are full of wildflowers and different grasses. The walk starts at 10am, meeting at the Green Building in the farm yard, and ends at Midday. The event is free, but as the Trust is a charity it welcomes donations. The walk is not suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org/
LET OFF SOME STEAM
The huge Prince Consort steam engine will be working at the Crossness Pumping Station family open day. Hundreds of volunteers have been restoring the station, which used to receive all of the sewage in south London after it was built in 1865, and its engines for 30 years. There will also be free family craft activities on the day, which is from 10.30am to 4pm on Sunday, June 25. Tickets are adults £8, and under 16s £2. The station is on Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, SE2 9AQ. www.crossness.org.uk/
GAME FOR A LAUGH
Is your youngster glued to a computer screen? Are you forever telling them to get out of the house and get some fresh air? Well now they may be able to combine the two. The Actual Reality Arcade, a life sized interactive game zone for all ages, inspired by classic arcade games, is coming to Greenwich. Part of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, the Actual Reality Arcade will let you pilot a spaceship across the galaxy in Defender Run, or shoot down aliens in the Space Invaders gallery. The free event is on June 24 and 25 at the Cutty Sark Gardens, SE10 9LW. www.festival.org/whatson/274/the-actual-reality-arcade/
DROP BY
If you’re feeling the heat as the temperatures rise, you may want to pop along to a watery experience at Eltham Library. Drip Drop by Discover is a free multi-experience for 0 to 3 year olds, including dance, movement, puppetry and ‘Singing in the Rain’. Drip Drop is at the Archery Road library on Wednesday 21 to Frida,y June 23 at 10.30am and 12pm; and on Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25 at 10.30am, 12.30 and 2.30pm.
SKY LARKS
Three evenings of aerial entertainment and circus skills is being put on at Woolwich’s AirCraft Circus. Two different shows a night will be put on by students, instructors and alumni. Summer Scratch at 8pm is a special circus cabaret; and Junkyard Circus at 9pm is a fun show with comedy, acrobatics and aerial arts, blended with scrap! The shows are running from June 23 to 25, from 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets are adults £15, children £8, and alumni £5. AirCraft Circus is at 7A Mellish House Industrial Estate, Harrington Way, Woolwich. www.aircraftcircus.com
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NEWS & OPINION By Kirsty Purnell
Debbie needs £10,000 for an op that could change her life
Debbie (left) and Nicola
Sister appeals for donations to pay for surgery in Spain
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Charlton woman is renewing her appeal to raise the remaining £10,000 to pay for lifechanging surgery for her sister in Spain.
The Weekender reported in May that Nicola Tremayne’s sister, Debbie Rocke, had been “effectively paralysed overnight” by a rare connective tissue disorder, Elhers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). While UK doctors deem the potentially corrective surgical procedure too risky, the family has found a specialist in Spain who will operate. However, the specialist care out of the UK comes with a hefty price tag. Debbie has undergone one operation and now needs a second, which will cost £20,000. The family has already secured £10,000 towards this but with Debbie’s condition worsening, resulting in her being rehospitalised three weeks ago, Nicola is issuing a fresh appeal for people to help. “It is heart breaking to see
Debbie back in hospital again and know that there is no one in this country that can perform the surgery she needs,” said Nicola. “We just need to try and raise the rest of the money so we can get her back to Spain as soon as possible,” she said. Debbie is currently in hospital as doctors desperately try to work out the cause of the huge pressure in her skull, which is causing seizures and unbearable pain. “She’s looking forward to getting some improvements but she’s a bit down again. "She’s just looking for answers. Every time she goes to hospital there’s something new,” said Nicola. Debbie has had EDS all of her life but was not diagnosed until 2013 and it was not until 2016, after sustaining a small bump to the head, that symptoms ravaged her body and she became effectively disabled. Despite her condition, Nicola said that the mum-of-three is more concerned about how everyone else is doing.
“She was getting herself upset the other day because my kids have chicken pox and she couldn’t be there to help. And she was saying this while she was in hospital! “I want to say thank you to
everyone who comes to events and has supported us with a donation. We’re just trying to get her out there as soon as possible,” she said. “We’re just trying to get her out there as soon as possible,” said
Nicola. You can help Debbie access the surgery which will change her life by visiting www.debbiesfightforlife.com
Council carrying out additional fire checks on properties after fatal blaze at Grenfell Tower Greenwich Council is carrying out additional fire safety checks on the borough’s 93 high rise blocks, following the devastating tower block blaze in Grenfell Tower, Kensington.
Cladding materials are being looked at on blocks. As of last Wednesday, the
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council had confirmed that five are “Class 0” – which means the cladding protects the surface from the spread of flames and limits the amount of heat released from the surface during a fire. Fire Safety Risk officers are also undertaking checks at properties, to ensure that all common escape routes are safe in terms of obstructions, fire loading and
opening doors correctly. In addition, caretaking staff have also been told to inspect blocks to keep an eye out for anything that may need attention. The council is also working with the London fire Brigade Enforcement Team Leader to stay in the loop about any initial findings from the tragedy in Kensington.
The council performs an annual Fire Risk assessment on all 93 high rise buildings, with the exception of two on John Wilson Street, which are currently undergoing major refurbishment. The Fire Risk Assessment for both of these will be updated immediately after the refurbishment is complete. The council said that London
Fire Brigade guidance to local authorities was to maintain a “Stay Put” policy for residents in high rise blocks. The council is waiting to see if the London Fire Brigade issues any revised guidance following last week’s blaze, especially in relation to evacuation policies for high rise buildings which are externally clad.
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Woman launches new battle to raffle off her £1.25m Blackheath home A BLACKHEATH woman has renewed her bid to raffle off her £1.25million home just a month after being ordered to halt the contest.
Renu Qadri’s first attempt in May was foiled when Greenwich Council alerted the mum-of-five that she was possibly contravening Gambling Commission rules. The 48-year-old paused the contest, from which she was hoping to raise £3.75million and set about bringing the terms and conditions into line with the law. Now, with ticket prices increased to £5.75 and a pledge to donate £50,000 of proceeds to charity, Renu is ready to launch again. “This really is my last hope,” said Renu, whose five bedroom property is on the leafy Hardy Road. Renu launched the raffle because she had struggled selling it on the open market. However, ready to re-launch, she now faces a new stumbling block – Paypal have pulled out as a merchant. “They’re saying it is in breach of their terms and conditions and have frozen my account,” she said. “I’ve been on my computer 16-17 hours a day trying to find a solution. I’ve gone global. I’ve tried around 120 different merchants and they all keep saying no,” she said. “I’m really trying not to give up, because I believe I should be able to do this as the house belongs to
me,” she said. “I want to prove a point. Call it woman power! “I’ve had some really touching emails. There are people out there desperate to find a home and to live in this area and this is their chance,” she said. The Gambling Commission was approached for comment on the legality of Renu’s raffle but they
were unable to comment on an individual case. However, their spokesperson added: “Over the past few years we have seen cases where competitions have been organised where the prize is the organiser’s house or car. The rules on this are clear. Prize competitions can be organised commercially for private benefit
and profit. This contrasts with lotteries, which can only be run for good causes.” Renu insists it is a competition, or a “game of luck” as entrants must correctly answer a question before being entered into the raffle. Paypal was approached for comment but did not respond before deadline.
Not just for the old - museums launch new summer programme to engage youngsters ROYAL MUSEUMS Greenwich (RMG) will open its doors for its biggest ever youth programme during the coming summer holidays.
Photo: National Maritime Museum
The free programme, which includes tours, workshops, creative drop in sessions and work experience opportunities, has been designed to show youngsters what museums can offer them. Each activity is geared toward a specific age range, ranging from 13 to 25 years old. The programme will kick off with Out of Hours: Youth Late on July 19, open to 13-18 year olds, which will offer participants the chance to see the Queen’s House after closing time, as well as enjoy live music and arts
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workshops and games. “We want to show young people that we’re free, on their doorstep and that there are things here they can be inspired by. And they can come and enjoy the museum with their pals at any time!” said RMG Youth Projects Producer, Martha Burns-Findlay. Other programme highlights include a weekly creative drop-in on a Saturday, ShipShape and the Young Volunteer Project, where young people can undertake a two week intensive volunteer placement, as well as gain as ASDAN Award. Please see www.rmg.co.uk or full programme listings or email youngpeople@rmg.co.uk for more information.
MARITIME set to broadcast on the radio waves Greenwich is set to get a brand new local radio station as early as summer next year.
MARITIME RADIO will broadcast 24 hours a day, with a focus on local features, community news and music from the '70s right up to the present day. The station was awarded a full-time broadcast licence from media regulators OFCOM in May, one of only four successful applicants from 21 stations across London. It is anticipated that MARITIME, which racked up 7,000 listeners a week during pilots in 2015 and 2016, will be based at Charlton’s The Valley. The man behind MARITIME is Duncan Martin (pictured), a BBC scheduler by day. “It’s been nearly ten years since Greenwich had a local radio station. It’s a World Heritage Site and one of London’s main tourist areas so there’s definitely a gap,” said Duncan.
Honour a hero of healthcare YOU CAN honour a healthcare professional by nominating them in the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Healthcare Hero Awards.
Nominations have just opened for the annual award, which celebrates staff who have gone the extra mile to ensure good care. The Healthcare Hero Award, nominated by the public, is part of the Trust’s wider staff awards. The deadline for nominations is September 7 and can be made by filling out an online form, via email, post or by filling out a nomination form in patient waiting areas and reception desks around the Trust. Medical Director for the Trust, Elizabeth Aitken, said: “We really want patients and the public to get involved in this year’s awards. If you’ve been impressed by the care you’ve received from a member of staff, if they’ve really gone the extra mile, then please do nominate them.” More details can be found at www.lewishamandgreenwich. nhs.uk
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Council launches new action plan to improve air quality Eleven monitoring stations, an electric bin van and vehicle charging points in commitments ELEVEN EXTRA air quality monitoring stations are just one of the things that Greenwich Council has pledged to introduce in its new Air Quality Action Plan. The plan outlines the council’s ambitions and actions for tackling air quality over the next four years. It was unveiled at last week’s Clean Air Day, a UK-wide day of activities and events designed to engage residents in the air pollution debate. The plan sets out 40 action areas, of which there are six “key policies” identified by the council, including the extra air quality monitoring stations. Another is to install more electric vehicle charging points across the borough, of which there are currently 25, by securing extra funding to expand the network. The council will also launch its first fully electric refuse vehicle by
December 2017. They have also committed to implementing new measures to monitor “construction pollution” – i.e. dust. The plan also proposes the introduction of Very Important Pedestrian days, with suggestions for implementation including introducing regular car-free days – either enforced or voluntary. The council has also committed to investigate a “revolutionary” water source heat pump to power a “district heating network” in Greenwich, which will reduce Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2). Cllr Danny Thorpe, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Sustainability, launched the action plan. “Air pollution is a massive priority for the council. You can clearly see this from all the work we’ve committed to do in the strategy and from the work we’ve done already,” said Cllr Thorpe. Cllr Thorpe also pointed to the work
Cllr Thorpe with schoolchildren on National Clean Air Day that is being done to improve air quality around schools. “We are struggling with air quality around some schools. We’re looking at making the space outside some schools completely car-free – not just for air quality but also for safety reasons. Public concern is definitely on the up.” Cllr Thorpe said the council also hoped to train up environmental volunteers from the borough to approach people idling outside schools. He hopes the first stages of this will be underway in the next two months.
Gordon School Walking Bus for National Clean Air Day
Over 100 Greenwich youngsters honoured for their commitment at O2 awards ceremony OVER 100 youngsters from eighteen Greenwich schools were honoured at the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards at the O2 last week. The awards are made to recognise youngsters, aged 1125, who consistently make a contribution to their community. Mayor of Greenwich Cllr Peter Brooks and Borough Commander Chief Superintendent Simon Dobinson handed out the medals to the winners. Young people were also given a £250 cheque to put toward a good or community cause of their choice. The Jack Petchey Foundation awards grants to youth organisations and has given out over £907,000 to Greenwich schools and organisations since 2006. One award winner was 18-year-old Sophia Szatman, who has been delivering dance programmes to primary pupils since she was 14. “Getting the award made me feel very humble and I felt very
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honoured to be among so many different people who serve the community,” said the Stationers Crown Woods Academy student. Another award-winner was Chanel Cisse, 15, from St Ursula’s Convent School. She received the award for demonstrating bravery in overcoming her own barriers to support other pupils following the death of a fellow year group member last November. Chief Superintendent Simon Dobinson said: “It was humbling to see so many of our young Chanel Cisse, St Ursula's Convent School people receive formal recognition for acts of kindness, overcoming adversity, supporting others and simply doing the right thing” “I commend the Jack Petchey Foundation for the work they do within our local communities. It was a privilege to attend.” Cllr Brookes said “What great talent Greenwich has! Each young person has performed beyond expectations and I am just so proud to be giving out these awards. It just goes to show if you try harder, you can go on and achieve whatever you want.”
Gardens open for hospice CHARLTON AND Greenwich residents will open their gardens up to the public this weekend to raise money for Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice.
The annual Open Gardens Festival gives residents the chance to discover gardens in their area, with all money going to the hospice. Gardens showcased this weekend will be the festival’s second set, with Eltham, Bexleyheath and Blackheath residents kicking off the botanical bonanza last weekend. The Open Gardens Festival has raised over £47,000 since it began, in its current format, in 2014 – which is enough to fund one Hospice Community Nurse for a year. Hospice staff hope it will raise over £15,000 this year. “We opened our garden last year for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice and it was a really happy afternoon,” said Charlton resident Martha Gowan, who will be opening her garden again for 2017. “There is such strong local feeling in support of the Hospice and the work it does. It was a privilege to be involved in raising funds for it.” Tickets cost £3 for one garden or £10 for a full weekend ticket and can be bought at participating gardens. Visit www.communityhospice.org.uk
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The sky's the limit - appeal launched to help buy new telescopes for Observatory Photo: National Maritime Museum
THE ICONIC Altazimuth Pavilion could be returned to its former glory as a working observatory as early as summer 2018 if a fundraising appeal is successful.
Astronomer Brendan Owen and colleagues at the Royal Greenwich Observatory (ROG) want to buy brand new telescopes for the Pavilion, which will cost around £50,000. If successful, the ROG will become a centre for research for the first time in almost sixty years, after the Observatory was transferred to the clearer skies of Sussex in 1958. With restoration works for the Altazimuth Pavilion already on the cards, Brendan and the stargazing team were keen to ensure that the building is put to good use. “We don’t want a pristine empty shell with nothing in. We want to make use of it for public engagement and bring everyone closer to the universe!” said Brendan. “The telescopes will give us homegrown images here in
Greenwich, rather than a space telescope, detached, orbiting the earth. We’ll really be connecting with the night sky,” said Brendan, who has been an Astronomer at ROG for seven years. If the team can pull the project off – which Brendan termed “the most exciting thing I have ever worked on” – images of the moon, sun, planets and starts will be streamed in to Greenwich. These will be publically accessible via social media, including Facebook live, galleries, the planetarium and workshops. The team hope to buy two or three telescopes with the £50,000. If they raise more, they will buy bigger and better models. The equipment will, in the main, be manned by professionals but Brendan said there may be scope for some public sessions. “To make the Royal Observatory Greenwich a working observatory again would be great for Greenwich. "Just to be able to bring research back – which will be publically accessible – for the first time in sixty years would be great,” said Brendan.
Teen organises concert to help fund volunteer trip to Ghana A TEENAGER has organised a charity concert in a last ditch attempt to fund her volunteer placement in Ghana this summer.
Eighteen-year-old Tirivashe Jele needs to raise a total of £800 by June 27 to be able to go but at the moment, she has just £370. International Citizen Service (ICS), the placement organiser, has already extended her fundraising deadline so the June
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26 concert is her last chance. “To me, going to Ghana is absolutely crucial,” said the Dartford Grammar School for Boys student. “I want to make a difference as I want to see the world changing for the better. Even if I can only make a change in one community that's a whole lot of children with the freedom to be whoever they want to be,” she said. Tirivashe, who hopes to start
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Have your say on leisure centre plan THE LATEST designs for the new £11.8million Plumstead Library and Leisure Centre will be unveiled at the library on June 29.
Residents will have the opportunity to comment on and ask questions about the latest plans during sessions from 10am3pm and 4-8pm. For those who cannot make the drop-in, designs will be available to view and comment on online from June 29 – July 6 at www.royalgreenwich.gov. uk/haveyoursay There will be a final opportunity for people to comment on designs when a formal planning application is submitted in July. It is hoped that the new facility, which will be a combined library , leisure, cultural and sports centre, will be open by Summer 2019.
Want to get into caring? IF CARING is in your nature, drop in to the Woolwich Centre from June 19 – 23 to find out if you’re a fit for the council’s Shared Lives scheme.
The scheme recruits, trains and supports carers, who receive a fee, to provide placements for vulnerable adults in their homes. Placements can be long-term, flexible or for respite and carers can be confident they will get the training and advice that they need. You can find out more about the scheme at the Woolwich Centre’s information point or by dropping by the Shared Lives Stall at the Great Get Together and Armed Forces Day on June 24.
Car free day comes to Greenwich PARTS OF Greenwich will be car-free on June 25 to make way for the outdoor performances of Greenwich and Docklands International Festival.
university in July, hopes the placement will help her lay the foundations for a career in international relations. Local spoken word artists, including Tirivashe, will be performing on the night, along with local musicians.
The concert will take place from 7-11pm at Woolwich Equitable House. Early bird tickets are available online from www.eventbrite.co.uk from £3.50. Tickets on the door cost £7.50.
The car-free day is also connected to the council’s Low Emmission Neighbourhood work. People who plan to travel to or through Greenwich town centre on the day are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport, or plan for a longer journey due to road closures. The following roads will be affected by closures or traffic restrictions between 6am-midnight on June 25: Creek Road, Welland Road, Greenwich Church Street (part closed), College Approach (closed), King William Walk (north part closed), Nelson Road, Greenwich High Road, Stockwell Street and Norman Road.
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P UB LIC NOT IC ES 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)
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: 21/06/2017 Victoria Geoghegan Publicity for Planning Applications. Applicant: Mrs S. Pirozzolo 17/0829/F
Site Address: 25 Edith Cavell Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 4JY Development: Installation of 3 replacement upvc windows. Conservation Area: WOOLWICH COMMON Applicant: Mr N. Medniuk 17/1023/F
Site Address: Flat 17, Greenwich Academy, 50 Blackheath Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8DZ Development: Installation of replacement timber windows. Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Applicant:
Royal Blackheath Golf Club
17/1039/F
Site Address: Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Court Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5AF Development: Installation of disability access ramp, installation of platform lift and formation of disabled toilet at first floor level. Conservation Area: ELTHAM PALACE Applicant: Mrs P. Thomas 17/1403/F
Site Address: Flat 14, Varma Court, 11 Kidbrooke Grove, Kidbrooke, London, SE3 0PP Development: Installation of a ground floor flank window. Conservation Area: BLACKHEATH Applicant: Mr S Shoro 17/1506/F
Site Address: 42 Burney Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 8EX Development: Roof extension comprising the installation of a mansard roof. Conservation Area: WEST GREENWICH Applicant: Lovell Partnerships Limited 17/1516/V
Site Address: Development:
Former Connaught Estate (Phase 1), Land to the South of Sandy Hill Lane & West of Brookhill Road, Woolwich, SE18 Variation of condition 1 (Approved Drawings) and condition 41 (Brown Roofs) of Outline Planning Permission dated 02/04/15 (Ref: 14/0086/O).
Applicant:
Mr & Mrs McGeeney
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Site Address: 36 Ashburnham Grove, Greenwich, London, SE10 8UL Development: Construction of a single storey rear extension. Conservation Area: ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Applicant: Mr P. Seaton 17/1569/F
Site Address: Development: Conservation Area:
2 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9BG Replacement timber sliding sash windows at first and second floor level on front and north side elevations and the installation of an SVP and services to north side elevation. WEST GREENWICH
Applicant: Dr B. Chomicka-Yimoyines 17/1607/F
Site Address: Development: Conservation Area:
41 Dinsdale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7RJ Retrospective planning application for the Relocation of gas meter; Level access from pavement to front door; Installation of planters in front garden; Replacement of PVC front door; Replacement of bathroom window; Replacement of non-openable side window for door; Provision of level access along side elevation and accessible stairs to garden; Decking over concrete outdoor space; Timber bin enclosure. WESTCOMBE PARK
Applicant: Mr D Long 17/1633/F
Site Address: 22 Swingate Lane, Plumstead, London, SE18 2HH Development: Loft conversion comprising 2 rear dormer windows and 2 front rooflights (Resubmission). Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON Applicant: Mr D. Harris 17/1636/F
Site Address: 113 Roydene Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PZ Development: Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of a single storey rear infill extension. Conservation Area: PLUMSTEAD COMMON Publicity for Listed Building Consent. Applicant: Mr N. Medniuk 17/1024/L
Site Address: Development: Conservation Area: Listed Building:
Flat 17, Greenwich Academy, 50 Blackheath Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 8DZ Installation of replacement timber windows. ASHBURNHAM TRIANGLE Grade 2
Applicant: Royal Blackheath Golf Club 17/1040/L
Site Address: Development: Conservation Area: Listed Building:
Royal Blackheath Golf Club, Court Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5AF Installation of disability access ramp, installation of platform lift and formation of disabled toilet at first floor level. ELTHAM PALACE Grade 2
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH The Greenwich (20 MPH Speed Limit) (No. 5) Traffic Order 2017 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich on 19th June 2017 has made the above-mentioned Order under section 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, so as to continue in force indefinitely the provisions of The Greenwich (20 MPH Limit) (No. 3) Experimental Traffic Order 2016. The Order will come into force on 26th June 2017. 2. The general effect of the Order will be to make permanent the provisions of the above-mentioned experimental Order, so as to impose a 20 miles per hour speed limit on motor vehicles in Pilot Busway, Southern Way and West Parkside. 3. Further information may be obtained by telephoning Strategic Transportation on 020 8921 6486. 4. The Order and other documents giving more detailed particulars of the Order are available for inspection during normal office hours until the end of six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, at the Directorate of Regeneration, Enterprise and Skills, Strategic Transportation, Royal Borough of Greenwich, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ. 5. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of the provisions contained therein on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, apply for that purpose to the High Court. Assistant Director, Strategic Transportation The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 21st June 2017 [INTERNAL REF: 1000002882NOM]
Royal Greenwich Local Plan Notice of Intention to Consult on the Greenwich Peninsula Site GP3 Planning Brief. The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting public representations on the Greenwich Peninsula Site GP3 Planning Brief. Site GP3 is located on the Greenwich Peninsula, bounded by Millennium Way to the east and the A102M to the west. The Planning Brief will guide future development of the site post decommissioning of the existing gas holder. Representations on the Planning Brief can be made between Monday 19 June 2017 and Monday 17 July 2017. The document can be viewed online at: http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200024/consultations/784/ royal_borough_of_greenwich_consultations Hardcopies of the document are available for public inspection at the Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6HQ Monday - Friday between 9am and 4.30pm. Please telephone 020 8921 6235 to arrange an appointment. Representations in respect of the draft Planning Brief should be submitted online, sent by post to the Royal Greenwich Planning Policy Team, 5th Floor Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ or by email to planning.policy@royalgreenwich.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 17 July 2017. Adoption of the Greenwich Peninsula Site GP3 Planning Brief All representations made in accordance with timescale, methods and scope of the Planning Brief will be considered. Royal Greenwich will prepare a statement setting out a summary of the main issues raised and how these issues have been addressed in the Planning Brief which it intends to adopt. The adopted Greenwich Peninsula Site GP3 Planning Brief will be published on the Royal Greenwich website and a copy will be made available for inspection at the Woolwich Centre. Anyone who submits a representation can request that they are subsequently notified at a specified address of the adoption of the Planning Brief.
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A GDIF2017 ‘A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE’ EVENT - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION: Thursday 22nd June 2017 to Sunday 25th June 2017 inclusive
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal Borough of Greenwich with the consent of the Secretary of State for Transport has made an Order to facilitate the staging of the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival 2017 ‘A View from the Bridge’ event “the event” on four consecutive nights from Thursday 22nd June 2017 to Sunday 25th June 2017 inclusive. 2. The effect of the Order will be to temporarily prohibit pedestrian traffic from entering into or proceeding in that part of the Thames Path footpath known as Olympian Way which lies between its junction with Drawdock Road and the un-named footpath linking Olympian Way and Tunnel Avenue located immediately to the south of ‘Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range’ between the hours of 8.30 p.m. and 10.45 p.m. each day on Thursday 22nd June to Sunday 25th June 2017 inclusive. 3. A diversionary route for pedestrians using the Thames Path will be provided by way of Drawdock Road, Tunnel Avenue and the un-named footpath linking Olympian Way and Tunnel Avenue located immediately to the south of ‘Greenwich Peninsula Golf Range’. 4. The above prohibitions and provisions will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing or covering, as the case may be, of appropriate traffic signs or as directed by a police constable in uniform. Assistant Director, Strategic Transportation The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6HQ Dated 21st June 2017 [INTERNAL REF: 1000003881NOM]
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PIC UP A WEEL COP O THE GREENWICH WEEENER HERE ABBEY WOOD
Basildon Road Surgery, 111 Basildon Road, SE2 0ER Abbey Wood Community Group, Abbey Wood Community Centre, 4 Knee Hill, SE2 0YS Trayners, 34-36 Grovebury Road, SE2 9BB C2K Youth Community Centre, 2 Penmon Road, SE2 9PH Abbey Wood Library, Eynsham Drive, SE2 9PT ----------------------------------------------
BLACKHEATH
Blackheath Library, Old Dover Road, SE3 7BT Westcombe Park Station, Station Crescent, Westcombe Park, SE3 7EQ Blackheath Newbridge Working Mens Club, 22 Charlton Road, SE3 7HG Mycenae House Community Centre, 90 Mycenae Road, SE3 7SE Westcombe Park Dental Practice, 13 Station Crescent, SE3 7EQ Manor Brook Medical Centre, 117 Brook Lane, SE3 0EN ----------------------------------------------
CHARLTON
Charlton Dental Care Ltd, 88 Charlton Road, SE7 7EY Charlton Village Dental Practice, 20 The Village, SE7 8UD The Fairfield Centre, Fairfield Grove, SE7 8TX Queen Elizabeth Hospital, A&E Reception, Stadium Road, SE18 4QH Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Main Reception, SE18 4QH Charlton Athletic Football Club, the Valley, Floyd Rd, SE7 8BL Time Court, Woodland Terrace, SE7 8DD Charlton Library, Charlton House, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE ----------------------------------------------
DEPTFORD
Armada Court Community Hall, 21 McMillan Street, Deptford, SE8 3EZ ----------------------------------------------
ELTHAM
Middle Park Community Centre, 150 Middle Park Avenue, SE9 5SD Vista Fields Children’s Centre, Middle Park Avenue, SE9 5SD Briset Corner Surgery, 591 Westhorne Avenue, SE9 6JX St Mary's Community Centre, 180 Eltham High Street, SE9 1BJ Eltham Centre foyer, 2 Archery Road, SE9 1HA Eltham Library, (in Eltham Centre), Archery Road, SE9 1HA Anstridge Community Hall, Anstridge Road, Avery Hill, SE9 2LL University of Greenwich (Mansion Site), Avery Hill Campus, Bexley Road, SE9 2PQ Coldharbour Library, William Barefoot Drive, SE9 3AY Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Chapel Farm Road, SE9 3LX Eltham Palace, Court Yard, SE9 5QE M J Rooney Construction Ltd, Studio1, Orangery Studios, Orangery Lane, SE9 1HN Sunny Dent Dental Practice, 188 Bexley Road, SE9 2PH Eltham Community Hospital, 30 Passey Place, SE9 5DQ The Neighbourhood Dentist, 416 Well Hall Road, SE9 6UD The Vape Shop, 52 Well Hall Road, SE9 6SH ----------------------------------------------
GREENWICH
Nisa Local, John Harrison Way, SE10 0EL Greenwich Council (in foyer), 6 Mitre Passage, SE10 0ER Gllab Work and Learn Centre, Chandlers Ave, SE10 0GE East Greenwich Library, Woolwich Road, SE10 0RL Greenwich Theatre, Croom's Hill, SE10 8ES West Greenwich House, 141 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA West Greenwich Library, Greenwich High Road, SE10 8NN Alfa International School of English, Meridian House, Greenwich High Road, SE10 8TL Greenwich Magistrates' Court,
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9 Blackheath Road, SE10 8PE Royal Standard, 67 Pelton Road, SE10 9AH Cutty Sark Halls of Residence, 1 Welland Street, SE10 9ED Forum @ Greenwich, Trafalgar Road, SE10 9EQ Greenwich University (Cooper Building) Students Union, King William Walk, SE10 9JH Greenwich University Dreadnought library, Park Row, SE10 9LS University of Greenwich (Maritime Campus), East Lodge, 30 Park Row, SE10 9LS Discover Greenwich (Tourist Information Centre) College Approach, SE10 9NN Greenwich Communications Centre, 164 Trafalgar Road, SE10 9TZ Plumbridge Medical Centre, 32-33 Plumbridge Street, SE10 8PA Woodland Surgery, Woodland Walk, SE10 9UB Vanbrugh Dental Centre, Vanbrugh Hill, SE10 9HQ Waitrose, Dreadnought Wharf, Victoria Parade, 1 Thames Street, SE10 9FR Greenwich Square Health Centre, 2nd Floor, The Greenwich Centre, 12 Lambarde Square, SE10 9GB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -
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Concierge Team, City Point Concierge Suite, Campbell Court, Meadowside, Kidbrooke Village, SE3 9XT Dentcross Kidbrooke Village Dental Surgery, 3 Elford Close, SE3 9FA Kidbrooke Dental Centre, Telemann Square, SE3 9YR ----------------------------------------------
MAZE HILL
Trafalgar Café, 98 Trafalgar Road, SE10 9UW Maze Hill Station, Tom Smith Close, Maze Hill, SE10 9XG ----------------------------------------------
PLUMSTEAD
Slade Library, Erindale, SE18 2QQ Shrewsbury House Community Centre, Bushmoor Crescent, SE18 3EG Eglinton Children's Centre, Paget Rise, SE18 3PY Barnfield Project, Oak House, 71 Barnfield Road, SE18 3UH Garland Road Dental Centre, 2 Garland Road, SE18 2AE The Trinity Medical Centre, 213 Burrage Road, SE18 7JZ Plumstead Library, Plumstead High Street, SE18 1JL Greenwich Community College, 95 Plumstead Rd, SE18 7DQ Ash Green House Residential & Nursing Home,
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THAMESMEAD
Gallions Reach Dental Clinic, Bentham Road, SE28 8BE Thamesmere Leisure Centre, Thamesmere Drive, SE28 8RE Gallions Housing Association, 90 Titmuss Ave, SE28 8HL Peabody Group, 19A Joyce Dawson Way, SE28 8RA
Clockhouse Community Centre, Defiance Walk, Woolwich Dockyard Estate, SE18 5QL Waterfront Leisure Centre, Woolwich High Street, SE18 6DL Olan, 130 Powis St, SE18 6JL McDonald's, 54-58 Powis St, SE18 6LQ Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, SE18 6PW Town Hall, Wellington Street, SE18 6PW Woolwich Centre Library, 21 Love Lane, SE18 6QT Sheltered Housing, 51 Vincent Road, SE18 6RW Brookhill Children's Centre, 130 Brookhill Rd, SE18 6UZ ----------------------------------------------
WOOLWICH DOCKYARD
Escreet Grove Surgery, Escreet Grove, SE18 5TE
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WOOLWICH ARSENAL
Woolwich Crown Court, 2 Belmarsh Rd, SE28 0EY Gllab Work and Learn Centre, Old library, Calderwood Street (opposite Sainsbury's) SE18 6QW Sainsbury Woolwich, 25 Calderwood Street, SE18 6QW All Saints Medical Centre, 13a Ripon Road, SE18 3PS Saint Marks Medical Centre, 24 Wrottesley Road, SE18 3EP Heronsgate Medical Centre, Goosander Way, SE28 0ER Woolwich Community Centre, Leslie Smith Square, SE18 4DW
The Greenwich Heritage Centre, Artillery Square, SE18 6ST The Point, 47 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6EW Smile With Pride Dental Care Ltd, 81A Powis Street, SE18 6JB Equitable House General, Gordon Place, SE18 6AB Royal Arsenal Medical Centre, 21 Arsenal Way, SE18 6TE
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