14th May 2020

GOODBYE TO PECKHAM’S AUNTY V

Issue 1479

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Retired Guy’s & St Thomas’ nurse, who dedicated 30 years to the NHS, passes away from coronavirus see page 6

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Child dies at Evelina with illness ‘cluster’ thought to include ones in Southwark see page 4

FAREWELL TO TERRY

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CONFUSION OVER NEW LOCKDOWN MESSAGE see page 11

LATEST NEWS INSIDE Issue 1479

Established: 1987

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May 14 2020

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goodbye to peckham’s aunty v

Issue 1479

Established: 1987

50p

Retired Guy’s & St Thomas’ nurse, who dedicated 30 years to the NHS, passes away from coronavirus see page 6

May 14 2020

www.southwarknews.co.uk

Child dies at Evelina with illness ‘cluster’ thought to include ones in Southwark see page 4

farewell to terry

see page 4

confusion over new lockdown message see page 11

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Contents NEWS Pages 2-20 OPINION Pages 16-17 history Page 21

scrutiny into council’s covid-19 response

community notices Pages 22

By Josh Salisbury

property Page 23

The council’s response to coronavirus was grilled at a marathon four-hour hearing last week.

jobs Page 24 Public notices Pages 25-27 SPORT Page 28

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The Overview and Scrutiny committee quizzed top council officials on their reaction to Covid-19 on May 6 after the council published a 24-page report outlining steps taken so far.

The meeting laid bare the difficulties the town hall faced on the virus, including issues in the national spotlight such as PPE, testing, and food parcels.

“PPE has been problematic,” said Caroline Bruce, strategic director for environment and leisure. “But we’ve never run out, we’ve never had to ration to make it spread.

“That’s not to say it hasn’t been difficult – it’s been close to the wire sometimes.”

The council also had difficulties in the food parcels given from central government, supposed to be given to those on the most vulnerable ‘shielded’ list.

An ‘emergency’ supply contained just 53 food parcels, which only arrived on April 8, said Stephen Douglass, the council’s director of communities.

There are now around 9,500 people on the shielded list in Southwark, the meeting heard, although not all will need a food parcel delivered.

“It has been very confusing from central government,” he said. “The 53 [parcels] was central government sending an ‘emergency delivery.’

“There were issues with the quality on that delivery, and we only got ours on April 8. So in the meantime we developed our own supply.”

The News revealed last month that at one point only six coronavirus tests a day were being offered to Southwark Council care workers. Cllr Jasmine Ali, who holds the social care portfolio at the town hall, said she intended to write to Health Secretary Matt Hancock over the “shocking” access to tests.

Concerns were raised by councillors on housing, mental health, and children attending

schools.

Cllr Helen Dennis (Labour) asked whether developers might use this crisis to avoid their affordable housing commitments.

Housing campaigners in the borough, including the 35 per cent campaign, have spoken of their fear that this is already beginning to happen.

Cllr Johnson Situ, responsible for development at Southwark Council, said it insisted on publishing viability assessments of affordable housing from developers “as a really important tool to hold developers to account.”

Numbers of rough sleepers have increased during the lockdown, but the council’s housing teams have housed more than 176 of them in self-contained accommodation, such as hotels, the meeting heard.

But fears were raised of a “spike” in evictions from the private rented sector, after a government ban elapses in the summer.

Asked by Cllr Victor Chamberlain (Lib Dem) what the town hall was doing to make sure that children were still receiving an education during the lockdown, it was revealed that 75 per cent of Southwark schools remained open to children of key workers and vulnerable children.

Teams from the council are contacting families of children about whom they have concerns, responded David Quirke-Thornton, strategic director for children’s and adult services. This past week, there have been eight children about whom the authorities are still worried that they may not be receiving a proper education, he said.

Coronavirus could challenge finances worse than even the long recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, bosses have repeatedly warned.

Council bosses hope that the government will pick up the tab for their spending during the crisis, with leader Cllr Peter John alleging: “We were effectively told, ‘spend now and we’ll see you right in due course’, but now we’re hearing another thing.”

As the News has previously reported, the local authority is set to see a £45m gap in its coffers, raising the prospect of hefty cuts at the budget next year.

corbyn slapped with a fine

By Josh Salisbury josh@southwarknews.co.uk A former Southwark councillor has been slapped with a coronavirus fine for an anti-lockdown protest outside St Thomas’ Hospital at the weekend.

Piers Corbyn, brother of former Labour leader, Jeremy, took part in the protest on Saturday.

It comes just weeks after the News revealed he had led a similar demonstration in Glastonbury.

Mr Corbyn - who does not believe in a Covid pandemic - was fined for breaching the regulations. He was captured on video appearing to say: “It's an abomination and an attack on human rights. This thing is aimed at preventing freedom of association. We want an end to the lockdown immediately, to save those being left behind from the lockdown.

More people are dying now… because of the

lockdown.”

Mr Corbyn could be seen at the protest carrying a sign saying: “No world order, No 5G, No Vax.” Other protesters held up signs saying: “5G kills your health and freedom.”

Although popular on certain sections of social media, experts say there is no credible scientific evidence that 5G is harmful to health.

Last month, Mr Corbyn led a protest in Glastonbury against the lockdown, to which he said around 100 people attended in the space of two hours.

Police said they dispersed the ‘peaceful’ gathering, a claim which the former councillor and weather predictor denied.

The conspiracy theorist is also known for his climate predicting business WeatherAction, a business he runs from Borough High Street.

The former Parliamentary candidate also denies the impact of emissions on climate change. He did not respond to a call for comment.

MPs critical of Hancock’s tone

By Katherine Johnston katherine@southwarknews.co.uk

Harriet Harman and Neil Coyle are among dozens to call out Matt Hancock's comments to a fellow MP and keyworker after he told her to 'watch her tone' during a parliamentary debate about testing and the UK's COVID-19 death toll.

Camberwell and Peckham’s MP described last week’s exchange as 'creepy' while Neil Coyle called on the health and social care secretary to issue an apology.

In the House of Commons, Dr Rosena AllinKhan, Tooting MP and a medical doctor, asked Hancock whether he acknowledged that a lack of testing had lost lives and been responsible for families being torn apart.

Hancock flatly denied this as 'untrue' and told her she would be better served using a different tone in her line of questioning - like her male colleagues.

Dr Allin-Khan later said: “I will respectfully challenge the government - I want our country to succeed.

“However, I will not ‘watch my tone’ when dozens of NHS and care staff are dying unnecessarily.”

Although the government announced it had hit its 100,000 tests per day milestone on the last day of April, the numbers quickly declined.

In early May, there were seven consecutive days all well below the target figure.

Although now back on track, the health secretary has a new target to contend with - 200,000 by the end of May.

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who’s eating all the pies?

More staff had to be hired to deal with surge in lockdown

Rick Poole, former owner of the business in 2017

Shopping centre clsoure delayed

By Katherine Johnston

By Josh Salisbury

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Elephant and Castle shopping centre will now stay open until the last week of September as construction is put on hold due to Coronavirus.

Sales of traditional pie ‘n’ mash have surged during the lockdown, as at-home residents turn to having the traditional staple delivered.

M Manze, which has three outlets in Bermondsey, Peckham and Sutton, has seen its sales of hot pie deliveries treble during the period of lockdown, while overnight chilled pies for locations further afield have doubled.

While many businesses are having to put staff on furlough or cut hours, Manze’s has hired more staff, with others at the pie eatery now working longer hours to fulfill the increase in demand.

Some are using the delivery service to have pie, mash and liquor delivered to those who are isolating at home, said Emma Harrington, one of the directors of the business.

“Many customers are ordering online to deliver to a family member that perhaps might be in isolation or as a present to someone who is celebrating their birthday during lockdown,” she told the News.

“They have also said how they are bored of their home cooking or usual takeaway deliveries and pie and mash is a good alternative for a home comfort without the cooking and cleaning.”

Lunchtime is always busy, with the business setting up a dedicated queue at its premises for its delivery drivers to cope with demand.

Especially busy, says the business, is the service it offers for pie deliveries across the country.

“We are also inundated with our chilled delivery service that we offer throughout the UK,” said Ms Harrington.

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“Staff are working longer hours and we have recently increased our deliveries to five days a week now instead of three days, to keep up with the demand.”

Lockdown has also meant a return to pie ‘n’ mash’s roots for the business, as traditionally they were served through the shop’s front windows for takeaway - which keeps social distancing.

“At Peckham and Tower Bridge we are lucky to have very large windows at the front of the shop which we have been able to offer customers takeaways through the window, just like they used to do in the olden days,” said the director, who is the third generation of family to take over the management of the popular pie shops.

But in other ways it has had to adapt in new ways as all businesses have, with staff wearing masks and gloves, and customers being required to maintain a 2m distance at all times outside if queuing up for a takeaway.

Landlord Delancey said building Castle Square, a temporary site for traders, had been pushed back by several weeks due to the crisis.

It has also committed to keeping essential services such as pharmacies and supermarkets open as long as possible during the pandemic. Independent traders’ service charges and rents have been waived since March.

The move will be welcomed by traders who now, on top of worries about their long-term future in Elephant and Castle, have to contend with the immediate financial ramifications of the lockdown.

The News understands around 28 traders have so far had applications to move into Castle Square rejected, with at least 36 traders successful.

This potentially leaves around 60 businesses, including market traders, still uncertain.

Southwark Council’s Johnson Situ, the cabinet member for planning, said pushing the closure date back to September 24 is a ‘sensible decision’ for the community, while a spokesperson from Delancey told the News: “This revised closure date allows time for the completion of the temporary retail structure at Castle Square and the fit out of the units by our traders.

“Keeping our traders informed has always been a key priority for us, and all have been notified of the revised closure date.”

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Child dies at Evelina with ‘cluster’ of cases thought to include Southwark

By Katherine Johnston katherine@southwarknews.co.uk Evelina Children’s Hospital has recorded its first death from a new illness linked to COVID-19, as it emerges more than 40 seriously ill children have been admitted for treatment - with a cluster of cases thought to be centred around Southwark and Woolwich.

farewell to terry

Bermondsey people line the street as funeral cortege passes

By Kevin Quinn kevin@southwarknews.co.uk The funeral cortege of much loved Bermondsey man Terry Coakley saw people step out of their doors to pay their respects as it made its way from the family home, through the Blue, stopping at Millwall Football ground before going to Honor Oak Crematorium on Monday.

Aged just 34, Terry died of the coronavirus at St Thomas' Hospital on April 2.

A young man with his whole life ahead of him, Terry's sudden death shocked friends in Bermondsey as he only suffered from a mild form of asthma. They have raised a whopping £7,747 for a plaque and a donation to the doctors and nurses who battled to save him for over two weeks.

His younger sister Toni, speaking to the News just one week after his death, said: “If you can take anything away from this, it is the need to look after yourselves, protect yourselves and do as you are told.”

His coffin was draped in his beloved Millwall colours and sported a MFC wreath, alongside other wreaths spelling out the words Legend, Nephew, Son, Brother and Uncle Tel Tel. People lined the Blue market area on Southwark Park Road, but kept to the two metre social distancing rule, strongly requested by the family. His closest friends joined the cortege at Millwall as the club opened the gates of the carpark to allow the procession by Albins Funeral Directors to briefly stop there and his friends clapped him at the gates of Honor Oak Crematorium.

Toni told the News: "It was the best send off ever, especially given the circumstances and we were pleased to see everyone respecting our wishes. We would like to thank

all of Terry's family and friends, Albins, Father Andrew Doyle, Honor Oak Crematorium, Debbie Western Flowers, Bermondsey Pie n Mash, Millwall and yourselves for allowing us to spread the word of Terry's passing so kindly. It's all been so very much appreciated. " The funeral was live streamed but plans to publish the link had to be put on hold as before Monday his close friends and family had already reached the 150 limit.

Neighbours on the Bermondsey's Longfield Estate had created a mural in support of the NHS with a tribute to Terry. The ten-foot mural featuring a rainbow and a heart with the initials of Terry Coakley was painted on the middle of the estate within weeks of his death, - more flowers were laid by it on Monday.

Little is known about the illness; a set of hyper-inflammatory symptoms with the hallmarks of toxic shock syndrome or the rare Kawasaki disease.

A report published in medical journal The Lancet this month outlines the ‘unprecedented cluster’ of eight cases seen in just ten days in April, from across the south-east, all of whom were rushed to Evelina. One, aged just fourteen, passed away after six days in intensive care. The other patients are all recovering.

The News understands the majority of cases seen by the hospital are responding well to treatment. Their symptoms recorded included fever, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, rashes, headaches and vomiting. Some have tested positive for COVID-19 but others have not.

All were previously fit and well before becoming ill. Five of the eight were boys, and six were from Afro-Caribbean backgrounds. In total, more than 40 cases have been seen by Evelina alone since March, with Great Ormond Street and other hospitals across the country reporting cases too.

In response to the situation, on April 26, the Paediatric Intensive Care Society

issued an alert to doctors, from NHS England, warning of the rise in cases of severely ill children with the hitherto unknown illness.

“In the last three weeks, there has been an apparent rise in the number of children of all ages presenting with a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK. “There is a growing concern that a COVID-19 related inflammatory syndrome is emerging in children in the UK, or that there may be another, as yet unidentified, infectious pathogen associated with these cases.”

Since then, cases around the world have been reported, with New York’s state governor Andrew Cuomo announcing at least 73 children have been diagnosed, and three have died in this ‘entirely new chapter’ of the Coronavirus pandemic.

As yet little is known about the illness - it doesn’t even have a name - and cases are still very rare. Its link to COVID-19 is also still untested.

Health secretary Matt Hancock told reporters at the Downing Street press conference two weeks ago that he was ‘very worried’ by the reports.

Chief medical officer, Prof Chris Whitty, said that it was ‘entirely plausible’ that the illness was caused by COVID-19 ‘at least in some cases’.

Researchers from Evelina London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ and Imperial College are now collecting data and blood samples to learn more about the condition and find the best treatments.

Currently, doctors are focusing on

anti-inflammatory treatments, ranging from aspirin and steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin infusions and immunemodulatory drugs more often used for severe forms of arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and other rare immune conditions where the body is attacking itself.

A spokesperson for Evelina London said: “If parents are worried about their children’s health they should seek advice which includes their GP, 111 or if they are concerned their child needs urgent review or treatment, they should take them to their nearest emergency department.

“The children we have seen have been significantly unwell and not getting better as would normally be expected from simple childhood infections.

“The main concern has been very high fevers which are not settling down.”

Always go straight to hospital or phone 999 if your child: • Becomes pale, mottled and feels abnormally cold to the touch • Has pauses in their breathing (apnoeas), has an irregular breathing pattern or starts grunting • Severe difficulty in breathing becoming agitated or unresponsive • Is going blue around the lips • Has a fit/seizure • Becomes extremely distressed (crying inconsolably despite distraction), confused, very lethargic (difficult to wake) or unresponsive • Develops a rash that does not disappear with pressure (the ‘Glass test’) • Has testicular pain, especially in teenage boys

NHS worker laid to rest

By Katherine Johnston

katherine@southwarknews.co.uk The family of a Bermondsey NHS worker who died unexpectedly at just 57 years of age last month are holding a funeral procession from her Abbey Street home to Honor Oak.

Wendy Thrower passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, in her sleep at home in St Saviour’s Estate. She died from natural causes unrelated to Covid-19.

The Guy’s and St Thomas’ worker was “above all, a loving, local, caring, nurturing, brave, strong, beautiful, and remarkable woman,” said her family in a statement to the News.

Her funeral service will be held by Albins tomorrow, on Friday, May 15.

Those unable to attend due to social distancing rules are invited to honour her and pay their respects as her procession makes its journey through Bermondsey from 1.30pm.

Any flowers should be sent to Albins, Arthur Stanley House, 52 Culling Road, SE16 2TN to arrive before 1pm on Friday.

Cards can be sent to The Thrower Family, 3 Rufus House, St Saviour's Estate, London, SE1 3NT. For the latest information about the procession’s route, check her in memory Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ wendy.thrower.14 Wendy Thrower, 12.02.1963 - 07.04.2020

Funeral to be held tomorrow for Bermondsey’s Wendy Thrower

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Stay safe , stay better informed.

The news you can trust THE VAST majority of the people across the UK have taken the official advice to stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives.

People are hungry for accurate information about how to protect themselves, but following the official advice and ignoring the swirling mass of uninformed conjecture, opinion and speculation is not always easy.

However, there are ways to identify who to trust, and who to ignore.

Similarly, there are ways to identify the small but persistent group of unscrupulous individuals who have decided that they want to use the pandemic to try to make financial gain through fraud.

There have been a lot of examples of false information and attempts at fraud.

For example, holding your breath for 10 seconds is not a test for coronavirus, gargling water for 15 seconds is not a cure and phone masts cannot cause coronavirus.

There have also been comments and suggestions from people claiming to be medical experts who are simply not.

Fraudsters will use any opportunity - including the current

There are so many sources of news and information about coronavirus, but which ones should you trust to help you stay safe, protect the NHS and save lives?

Coronavirus fraud and misinformation are barriers to the nation continuing the progress it

has made toward coming to terms with, and beating, the virus.

We take a look at how you can protect yourself, your friends and your family from being tricked into believing news and information that is not true, or becoming a victim of fraud.

pandemic - to try to trick people out of their money.

There have been examples of fake texts claiming to be sent from the Government alerting people they have received a fine for breaking social distancing rules. Some people and even businesses have been

tricked into paying for protective face masks and hand sanitizers from companies that don’t exist There have also been messages from criminals sending messages to trick people into thinking they are getting genuine offers of financial support from the government.

At the same time hackers are stepping up attempts to access people’s networks and steal their log in details and passwords.

However, if you take sensible precautions, you can quickly spot signs of fraud and identify the facts from the fiction.

Sharing the right information could save lives.

Stay safe, stay better informed.

Sharing the right information can save lives.

But sharing ill-founded stories won’t.

You can help by only using and sharing trusted and accountable sources.

TRUSTED SOURCE: Journalists provide accurate information.

How you can spot false information WHEN IT, is shared, false information can take on a life of its own and have some serious consequences.

It can lead to health scares, false accusations and potentially damaging hoax stories.

Recently there has been a lot of this kind of false information about coronavirus.

It’s not always easy to spot, so use this checklist to cut through the chatter.

VERIFIED SOURCES You can visit the following websites for verified, trusted sources of information that will help you stay safe.

Visit the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/ You can also get information via the Public Health England website at www.gov.uk/ government/organisations/public-health-england For other information regarding the coronavirus restrictions on travel and much more, visit the Government website at www.gov. uk/coronavirus

SOURCE

Rely on official sources for medical and safety information. Check the facts about coronavirus on official websites.

HEADLINE

Headlines don’t always tell the full story.

Always read to the end before you share articles about coronavirus.

ANALYSE

FALSE FACTS: Check the facts about coronavirus on official websites.

The Government has a checklist to help people protect themselves from cyber fraud: Take a breath - a moment - before you part with money or personal information. It sounds simple, but this alone could end up preventing fraud from taking place.

Ensure you are using the latest software, apps and operating systems on your phones, tablets and laptops and update them regularly.

And if you get an unexpected or suspicious email or text message, don’t click on the attachment or message.

Analyse the facts. If something sounds unbelievable, it very well might be.

Independent fact-checking services are correcting false information about coronavirus every day.

RETOUCHED

Watch out for misleading pictures and videos in stories about coronavirus. They might be edited, or show an unrelated place or event.

ERRORS

Look out for mistakes. Errors might mean the information is false. Official guidance about coronavirus will have been carefully checked.

Checklist to help fight cyber fraud Don’t be afraid to challenge messages and messengers. It’s okay to refuse or ignore requests for your money or details if you are suspicious - only criminals will try to rush or panic you.

The police and banks will never ask you to withdraw money or transfer it to a different account. Neither will they ask you to reveal your full banking password or PIN. You can check that requests are genuine by using a known number or email address to contact organisations directly. And if you think you have fallen victim to a scam, then contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud.

You can report suspicious texts by forwarding the original message to 7726, which spells SPAM on your keypad.

Journalists are trained to ask right questions Regional newspapers such as this one employ fully qualified journalists who are trained to ask the right questions and share accurate information in a simple and understandable way.

They are at the forefront of providing trusted news and helping you stay safe.

The best source of trusted local news from, and about, your community is through this newspaper and its website.

You can find all the local coronavirus news, updates and information on the website and via the newspaper’s social media channels.

SHARE CAUTION Be careful what you share, because things are not always what they seem online.

Protect yourself and your family from misinformation and fraud by taking care when online, and use the website sharechecklist.gov.uk

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COVid-19 takes away peckham’s Aunty V

By Katherine Johnston katherine@southwarknews.co.uk The family of a retired nurse from Peckham who died from COVID-19 have paid tribute to the ‘go-getting’ grandmother of three, who dedicated 30 years to the NHS.

Veronica Joy Curnell’s family describe her as a fun and compassionate mother and grandmother who spent her life helping others.

The retired NHS nurse was 70 yearsold and suffered from type 2 diabetes and hypertension - making her particularly at risk of the virus - when she fell ill in April.

She was hospitalised on the night of April 3 after deteriorating rapidly from suspected COVID-19 and pneumonia.

She was immediately taken into intensive care.

Veronica managed to speak to her daughter, Krystal over the phone from the ward, but almost straight after was put on a ventilator. That was the last time Krystal heard her mother’s voice.

She passed away eight days later, on Easter Sunday, with her daughter by her side - just a fortnight after first falling ill.

Krystal describes her mum as a ‘gogetter’ and ‘pillar of the community’ in Peckham where she had lived for 40 years - in Pioneer Street.

Veronica worked as a nurse from the early ‘70s until retiring in 2005 to care full-time for Krystal’s father in his final months.

In recent years she had acted as a mentor to many young people in Southwark and also worked as a registered childminder.

“Her caring role was not just limited to working in hospitals,” says Krystal.

“Often, she’d spend her time caring for and building relationships with young people of all ages, who referred to her as Aunty V. “And due to her giving and easy-going nature, those young people became extended members of her family.

“She quickly became a pillar of the community and always had an open door policy which made even strangers

Veronica, at the centre, and her family

feel comfortable with her.”

Veronica came to England from Jamaica in the early ‘60s, at the age of thirteen, as part of the Windrush generation.

She made the journey to join her parents, who had already come to the UK for work.

One of seven siblings, she and the family settled in Islington, where she attended Barnsbury Secondary School for Girls until the age of sixteen.

After school, Veronica spent a year working as a nursery nurse in Kentish Town, before beginning nursing training in Highgate’s Whittington Hospital in 1968.

A year later her career was put on temporary hold after she became pregnant with her first child, a son, Jason, before picking up again four years later at St Anne’s Hospital in Tottenham. She qualified with flying colours in 1974, determined to continue as a working mum.

In 1980 she moved to Peckham while working at New Cross Hospital. She later took up a role as a day-time staff nurse at Guy’s and St Thomas’, where she worked until retirement - dedicating over 30 years to the NHS. Outside work she was a regular bingo player and enjoyed socialising at her local community centre and helping other, vulnerable members of the community.

“She’d often take endless shopping trips up Peckham and breakfast in Wetherspoons,” says Krystal.

“Even after breaking her leg in 2014, she continued an active life, caring for others and continuing as a social butterfly.

“I know that my mum would like to thank all her family, and friends that supported her in her life.”

A funeral will be held on May 18, which the family hope to live stream.

“This is utterly heartbreaking,” said one mourner in a tribute posted on Facebook, “Your mum was someone truly wonderful. A pure gentle soul with an amazing spirit”.

Another wrote: “Such a fine woman filled with an infinite love for others who would put your needs above their own. She would share what she had but demand nothing from you.

“Most of all I had the privilege of her calling me friend, even at a distance she was and will always be in my heart with beautiful memories. V my friend, rest in peace.”

Veronica leaves behind her 50-year-old son Jason Curland, 30-year-old Krystal Coley, and Jason’s three children aged fifteen, twelve and ten.

Veronica Joy Curnell, 28.11.1949 - 12.04.2020

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Maisie and her beloved Tom

Maisie at 96 and when she was a young girl in war-born Bermondsey

Maisie with her pals on a work outing

Close-knit family mourn loss of Bermondsey's Maisie Fruen

By Kevin Quinn

kevin@southwarknews.co.uk Ninety-six-year-old Maisie Fruen's early life and love was characterised by war, her final departure, however, was a shock to her family - convinced she would outlive this global pandemic.

The Bermondsey pensioner was sprightly - despite being wheelchair bound with osteoporosis, “she was bright and articulate and had a great memory,” he daughter Jean Wilson told the News.

Maisie's death on April 27th at St Thomas' Hospital came as shock because she was not even showing obvious signs of the coronavirus when she was admitted. “She had a chesty instead of a dry cough and we spoke to the doctor, who put her on antibiotics,” Jean explained.

“After she was found on the floor having had a fall on the Friday I stayed with her the whole weekend before returning to work on the Monday.

But when she started showing a high temperature on the Tuesday paramedics were called and at the hospital they diagnosed mum with coronavirus.”

From the beginning of the outbreak Maisie and Jean were extra careful. “I would shower and put on a mask, disinfect everything including the shopping with diluted bleach. Mum wouldn't even go to the front door and typically she was more worried about me being safe. When she had the fall she refused to go the hospital, saying 'no, other people need them more than me'. Mum had the same two carers all the time, she loved them and they loved her.” And despite the huge amount of time that the mother and daughter spent together at Maisie's Amina Way home in Bermondsey, Jean has tested negative for the virus.

A fierce knitter and trained ladies’ tailor, Maisie’s mantra was certainly not 'a stitch in time saves nine' when it came to her only child Jean. “Mum always knitted and made shawls and everything for the whole family. But I'm hopeless, always have been, but in mum's final weeks I had decided to try again and the pair of us sat down knitting. I said, ‘let’s do squares and if I muck up you can help and we'll do a scarf - if we do a load we'll make a blanket.”

This domestic setting was typical of Maisie, who enjoyed nothing more than being around

her family, having two grandsons and three great granddaughters. Jean's cousin summed it up writing from Spain, “was thinking of auntie's knitting, all benefitted from that at some point ... then how about the baking, mince pies especially liked the ones she made that had short crust bottoms and puff pastry tops, I'm salivating as I'm writing.”

Born in 1924 in Bermondsey, the eleventh of twelve children, Maisie worked in many of the area’s factories, including Shuttleworth's chocolate and Atkinsons perfume. During the war she was billeted to Staines to make components for bombs. But that was not before she caught the eye of a Bermondsey sailor called Tom, who lived just streets away and was a neighbour to pop legend Tommy Steele on Frean Street. “Dad wrote letters to mum after just seeing her. At first she thought about not writing back, but my Nan persuaded her otherwise and throughout the war they wrote back and forth,” Jean recalled.

“Going through her things the other day I saw a photo of her that I had not seen before, one she'd sent to Dad and on the back she was saying how she loved him.” Tom was out with the Royal Navy protecting the merchant ships, which was a dangerous task and although he was smitten he refused to get married until after the war was over, worried that Maisie would be a young widow.

However, he did from the start always buy her pies. “Mum would go to the arch to shelter from the bombs and there was a pie stall there, and Dad would always have a pre-paid pie bought for her.”

In 1947 when they did finally get hitched the pair lived in Lucey Road in two rooms with the cooker on the landing until Jean was aged eight when they moved to Peckham. “But they always felt they were on the wrong side of the Old Kent Road,” Jean laughed. And when Tom passed away in 1992 Maisie jumped at the chance of an offer to return to her beloved Bermondsey. “We were such a tight-knit family and my little mum was a constant, we all thought she get to the 100 no problem. Mum loved everything to do with family, we’d always go and stay with my nan over Christmas on the Neckinger Estate, even when we were just a street away living in Lucey Road.

I laugh at it now, but that was just the way it was.”

Maisie's funeral is being held this Friday, May 15th, at Honor Oak.

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, s r e k r o w y e K . u o y k n a h t we

Millions of you are helping to keep our country moving and we thank you for it.

We’re key workers supporting key workers.

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Rapist handed a longer sentence

By Josh Salisbury

josh@southwarknews.co.uk The mother of a rape victim who was violently attacked in Borough has praised the courts for increasing the rapist’s sentence.

Wilfred Marodza (pictured), 28, attacked two women in Borough last year within hours of each other, and was originally jailed for fourteen years for his sickening crimes.

An appeal quashed that verdict last week, which was found to be unduly lenient, and raised it to sixteen years with five years on licence.

The mother of one of the victims, who is not named to protect her daughter’s identity, said that the family were relieved justice had finally prevailed.

“Of course it will never compensate for the horrendous physical and psychological trauma my daughter suffered during the attack, or the after effects of which, she will carry for the rest of her life,” she said.

“It does however bring some degree of closure for her and us as a family, and with that, hope for a positive and happy future.”

Previously, Marodza could have been out in just seven years.

A court had heard that trainee lawyer Marodza was drinking with friends after work on July 19 in London Bridge, but was thrown out of the bar for harassing women.

He began to follow one of his victims on Great Dover Street, who was on her way home, and grabbed her from behind by the neck.

Marodza, who confessed to his crimes, marched her to Dickens Fields and forced her to strip naked before raping her multiple times.

The vile predator threatened to kill

her, the court heard, saying: “I’m going to have to bury you now.”

The victim managed to escape and run, but was chased by Marodza. She was taken to a police station by a passing motorist, who stopped and challenged the rapist.

Just one hour later, Marodza attacked again, this time targeting a woman who was waiting for a bus on Borough High Street.

He began talking to her and offered to escort her to a cab office. But as they were walking, Marodza dragged her into a side street.

The victim managed to escape after screaming.

Marodza, from Eastbourne, Sussex, was arrested the same day after cops found his work ID at the bar he had been drinking in.

Detective Sergeant Jonny Norman said he was “very pleased” that Marodza, “a dangerous sexual predator,” would serve more time behind bars.

“We will always fully support victims and their families if they feel that justice has not been served.”

Deptford man charged with murder over 2017 attack

By Kevin Quinn

kevin@southwarknews.co.uk A 23-year-old Deptford man has been charged with the murder of Danny Pearce in Greenwich almost three years ago.

David Egan, of Ashmead Road, was expected to appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court, charged with the murder of the 31-year-old on 15 July 2017.

The Metropolitan police said Egan was also charged with possession of a firearm, robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in King William Walk. All these charges, police say, relate to the day of the killing.

Egan is further charged with two robberies – on 11 July and 13 July 2017 – along with possession of an offensive weapon and having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

Pearce (pictured), from Bromley, died after being repeatedly stabbed on his way home from a night out with his girlfriend at Oliver’s Jazz Club.

Police found gunshot grazing and evidence of at least four shots fired

in his direction by thieves who were alleged to have demanded his Rolex watch. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A postmortem examination gave the cause of death as multiple stab wounds.

A 26-year-old was previously found guilty of murdering Pearce and sentenced to life imprisonment in July 2018, with a recommendation he serve at least 35 years.

Stabbing on bermondsey estate

By Josh Salisbury josh@southwarknews.co.uk A man was receiving treatment for a stab injury on Friday after cops were called to a ‘fight’ in Bermondsey’s Arnold Estate that afternoon.

Cops said they were called to reports of a fight at 5pm on the estate, but

could not find any victims or suspects.

But later, a man in his twenties presented at a hospital in south London because he had been stabbed.

His stab wound was described as “not life-threatening.”

Officers cordoned off the road between Abbey Street and Old Jamaica Road as they dealt with the scene.

appeal after man jailed for stabbing

An officer at the cordon said there had been a stabbing on the estate, but did not give any further details.

Police also did not confirm if the presence of police cars in nearby Spa Road was connected to the ‘fight’ or stabbing.

Officers said at this time there have been no arrests, and their enquiries were still continuing.

By Josh Salisbury

josh@southwarknews.co.uk A Bermondsey 21-year-old man has been jailed for his role in a stabbing of a promising teenage footballer last year.

Cops are continuing to appeal for information about the stabbing in October last year on Druid Street following the sentencing of Harry McCloud (pictured), of Tooley Street.

McCloud was given fifteen-and-a-half years behind bars for his role in the ambush, which has put in jeopardy the sixteen-year-old’s victim’s plans to become a professional footballer.

The teenager was stabbed with a large knife in the buttock, causing severe injury, on October 6 last year. He still needs treatment, six months on from the stabbing.

Police believe the ‘savage’ attack was unprovoked, which left the young victim in a coma for a week at King’s College Hospital.

Paramedics had found the youngster fighting for his life shortly after 10pm on October 6 in Druid Street.

He was stabbed after a group the victim was part of came across McCloud and three other males on Druid Street and had “some sort of altercation,” say police.

McCloud and others then chased the victim’s group, targeting the sixteenyear-old who they ambushed before stabbing him and fleeing the scene.

But while McCloud is behind bars after confessing to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, others involved in the attack have not been found.

Manhunt launched for Peckham’s Michael Stokes

By Kevin Quinn The Met’s DS Sascha Eardy, from Walworth CID, said: “I am pleased that McCloud has been brought to justice for his involvement and received a significant sentence; but we continue to appeal for witnesses and information.

“We know there were others involved in the stabbing who need to be held accountable and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that they are.

“We believe there are people who may have seen something or have information that could assist us with the investigation. I would urge them to contact us.”

A sixteen-year-old boy who had been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent has been released under investigation.

Police ask anyone with information to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting reference number 7473/6Oct19.

To remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

kevin@southwarknews.co.uk A manhunt has been launched to find Peckham man Michael Stokes by Surrey Police, in connection with a burglary where four thieves looted a safe from a Leatherhead home and made off with a number of valuable items.

Surrey Police said: "On 29 February at 7.30pm, four suspects wearing balaclavas and dark clothing broke into a residential address in Leatherhead. A safe containing a large quantity of cash, jewellery and the occupant’s passports was stolen.

"Michael Stokes, 38, from Peckham, is wanted in connection with this incident. He has connections to Wycombe, Central London and Surrey."

If you know where he is or have any information which might help locate him call 101 and quote ref PR/45200023774

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NEWS 13

‘lockdown is not over’

‘Confused message’ from the government will add pressure to already busy parks

By Josh Salisbury josh@southwarknews.co.uk Southwark Council’s leader, Cllr Peter John, has criticised the way the government announced changes to the lockdown this week, saying it wrongly led people to expect bigger changes, and caused confusion.

From Wednesday, people in England are allowed to take unlimited forms of exercise outdoors, sunbathe in parks, and meet one person from another household with social distancing outside.

The council’s top boss raised fears the new moves might add pressure to already busy parks and appealed on residents to use their common sense when meeting a friend.

“The biggest change is unlimited exercise throughout the day, and that could put pressure on our parks,” he said.

“This does make it more difficult for the police.

“We saw at the weekend how people crowded into Burgess Park and along the riverfront by Potters Field Park.

“Through these changes the government is inviting people to apply common sense, and as a council that’s all we can do too.”

He encouraged residents to not substantially modify their behaviour despite the limited new freedoms, saying: “Lockdown is not over.”

Cllr John however declined to further

criticize the handling of the lockdown modification or issues around PPE and testing, saying: “I’m not going to carp on and whinge from the sidelines.”

Reports this week have claimed that a proposed extension of the Bakerloo Line to Lewisham via the Old Kent Road could be sacrificed in order for TfL to get a £2bn bailout from the government.

This would jeopardise the council’s much planned regeneration of the Old Kent Road, which aims to deliver 20,000 new homes.

But despite himself warning the project could be junked over coronavirus, Cllr John said he had been assured by City Hall and TfL that it was still on the table.

“I’m assured that there’s been no conversations between either TfL, City Hall or the Government that puts the Bakerloo Line up as a bargaining chip.

“It’s still alive… and the council is continuing to push for it.”

The overarching challenge for the council remains its finances, with town hall officials across the country sounding the alarm over an apparent government u-turn on whether it would cover the shortfalls in come and rise in expenditure throughout the crisis.

No further clarity has yet been forthcoming from the government, said Cllr John, despite Southwark facing a £45m shortfall in its budget, and hefty cuts at the budget next year.

Last week the Bank of England said we could see the sharpest downturn

in the economy since the 1700s over the coronavirus crisis, which could cost many Southwark residents their jobs.

While acknowledging the gravity of the situation that a deep recession would leave many in, Cllr John struck an optimistic note for Southwark charting a path to recovery.

“Southwark is at the heart of London, the capital city, and a world city,” he said. “If we as a council can’t create opportunities for growth and employment, then no-one can.”

We saw at the weekend how people crowded into Burgess Park

By Josh Salisbury

josh@southwarknews.co.uk A historic Rotherhithe boozer was forced to stop selling takeaway beers over the weekend after cops were called - even though they may actually be allowed to do so.

DRAUGHT eXCLUSION

Police stop pub selling takeaway beer - although they may have licence

The Mayflower, a four-hundredyears-old pub facing the river, began selling takeaway beers on Saturday, prompting a surge of punters.

But when police were called, they decided the pub was not licensed to sell takeaway beers, and staff were forced to shut up shop once more.

“Police were called to Rotherhithe Street SE16 at 13:00hrs on Saturday, 9 May following a report of a pub selling takeaway beer,” said a Met Police spokeswoman. “Officers attended and discovered the premises was not licenced to do so and the staff closed the pub. No arrests.”

However, a council spokesperson told the News that the pub’s licence was so old that it could well have allowed them to sell takeaway drinks - although police would probably have assumed they didn’t.

They may also have decided to stop the selling due to concern over social distancing. Pictures taken at the scene reveal a busy street, with witnesses raising concerns about social distancing measures during the beer sales.

The Mayflower Pub was contacted for comment by phone, email, and Facebook but did not respond.

Funeral fundraiser target smashed for Kayla Williams

By Katherine Johnston katherine@southwarknews.co.uk A fundraiser to help pay for the funeral of a mother-of-three who died at home from COVID-19 has raised more than £16,000.

The JustGiving page was set up by a wellwisher to help Kayla Williams’ bereft partner Fabian, from Camberwell. The service is expected to cost at least £12,000.

Fabian, a refuse collector for Southwark Council, told the News last week he was “so grateful for anything anyone gives, even a pound lifts me up”, and paid tribute to his beloved wife, a hair stylist from Jamaica who had moved to London after their marriage.

Her youngest daughter, aged ten, had only just arrived in the UK in the week before her mother’s death.

How to get help

help for vulnerable

If you know a vulnerable Southwark resident who is unable to leave the house and may not have friends, family or neighbours to support them, you should let the council know immediately.

Call 0207 525 5000 and choose option 3

Email covidsupport@southwark.gov.uk

You can complete an online referral form by visiting www.southwark.gov.uk/ health-and-wellbeing/public-health/for-the-public/coronavirus

Financial support for households Southwark Council’s Emergency Hardship Fund is open to people who have lost their job or are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19.

This includes support while waiting for the first Universal Credit payment.

Essential Information

Southwark Group of Tenants Organisation

STGO continues to support TRAs across the borough by mass printing flyers, partnering the council and mutual aid groups to do welfare calls and deliver food, and with dedicated financial and practical advice including via translators.

And during the lockdown they’re still actively involved in politics with a new weekly Resonance FM show (104.4FM and online via Resonancefm.com) with local politicians answering questions submitted by listeners.

For anyone who wants to up their skills during the lockdown SGTO also has online courses in English, finance, health and safety and first aid - all online.

Call 0207 639 6718. email info@sgto.co.uk.

Visit www.sgto.co.uk or follow @sgtoonline on Twitter.

Grief Matters

Grief Matters is a new, registered charity offering low-cost counselling to adults living in Southwark.

The team of qualified clinicians have many years of experience in bereavement counselling, including working with those who have experienced complex traumas, and bereavements due to unnatural causes.

Fees operate on a sliding-scale, including free counselling for residents who on Universal Credit / welfare benefits.

During the crisis, Grief Matters aims to support NHS and other frontline workers too, and is providing counselling over the phone rather than in person due to social distancing protocols.

The charity is also fundraising to help fund this work. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/grief-matterssouthwark Email griefmatters2019@outlook.com to find out more.

Housing help

Call 020 7525 2434 or apply via www.southwark.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/emergency-support

If you are struggling with rent or rentrelated costs, and receive Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, the council may be able to either give you a ‘discretionary housing payment’, or ‘extended payment of housing benefit’.

If you are living in Southwark Council temporary accommodation and need help with any Coronavirus-related issues, call 020 7525 1093.

If you are made homeless the emergency out of hours service number is 020 7525 5000.

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Domestic and sexual abuse mental health If you are unable to afford food some food banks and organisations can arrange deliveries if you are unable to leave the house.

Free services include Southwark food bank.

You will need to be referred with a voucher to access support.

Call 020 7732 0007 or email foodbank.support@pecan.org.uk

Physical health If you are unwell and think you may have Coronavirus, use the online 111 Coronavirus service here https://111. call 111.

If you arenhs.uk/covid-19/ worried about domestic or In life-threatening emergencies, call sexual abuse, the Solace Advocacy 999. service is open to all and Support If you you need a GP women and men think aged sixteen or appointment, call your surgery - do over in Southwark. not walk in.

King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ emergency departments are still open for emergency patients, Call or in need of other urgent treatment. 020 7593 1290

or visit solacewomensaid.org

Pembroke House, based in Walworth, 020 7703 3803 and info@pembrokehouse.org.uk Borough Free Fridge, St George The Martyr, Borough High Street, Tuesdays 3-5pm There is a full list of organisations on Southwark Council’s website.

If you need help with deliveries/ errands Mutual Aid Groups can be a valuable resource Southwark’s COVID-19 Mutual Aid groups have been set up by volunteers in your area to support their neighbours.

These are self-organising groups and usually not council-affiliated or charityrun. Be careful when sharing information and requests on social media.

The Southwark Facebook group is named “Southwark Mutual Aid Covid 19”.

There are also ward-level and even street-level groups on Whatsapp. To find yours, visit www.tinyurl.com/mutualaidsouthwarkmap.

In the first instance, we recommend contacting the council if you are in need of extra, or specialist support. For example, if you receive at home care or have complex health needs.

If you are struggling with support or have a problem you need help with, your MP, or your ward councillors, can also help. For example, if you are unable to get food delivered or have problems with utilities or services.

Rough sleeping If you see a rough sleeper or know someone is sleeping on the streets, alert StreetLink whose outreach workers can get them into safe accommodation.

Either download the app, call 0300 500 0914 or visit www.streetlink.org.uk If they are in immediate danger or need urgent care call 999.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a support line for those in need of support, open 24/7.

Call 0800 731 2864

CORONAVIRUS

STAY ALERT

TO STAY SAFE To control the risk of infection: Stay at home as much as possible Work from home if you can Limit contact with other people Keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible) Wash your hands regularly

Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms

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Southwark News, Thursday May 14 2020

on the home front At 3pm on Friday, May 8, the nation toasted the VE day heroes and all who lived, worked and fought for a better future.

Remembering our greatest generation Sir Simon Hughes laid flowers at war memorials in Southwark on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of the allied victory in Europe.

The ex Bermondsey Liberal Democrat MP and current chancellor of London South Bank University paid tribute at the foot of the Soviet War Memorial in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, outside Kennington’s Imperial War Museum at 11am.

He was joined by St George’s councillor Graham Neale, at a two metre distance, as the nation observed a two minute silence.

At 11.30am Hughes paid his respects at the Borough War Memorial, where councillor Adele Morris was also in attendance.

Flypast marks VE Day 2020 The Red Arrows soared past Bankside and Bermondsey to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Europe from the Nazis.

The stunning display saw them

skim only 100 metres above Westminster, before the nation fell silent at 11am.

Meanwhile, the RAF typhoons flew over Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast.

Photo by Andy Powell

Although street parties across Southwark were cancelled, that didn’t stop people from having socially distanced fun at home and flying the flag for Great Britain.

Manor Estate was decked out in red, white and blue, and managed to have a distanced tea party to celebrate the day.

Among the decorations were strings of knitted bunting in Union Jack colours, made in the Rennie and Manor Tenants’ Hall by members of its stitch and knit group before lockdown.

Meanwhile the Kirby (pictured above) didn’t let the scaffolding currently up around the estate dampen their famous display. Just as 75 years ago, the flags were out in full force.

Photo by Gawain Towler

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NEWS 17

southwark angels Helping in crisis

Furloughed foodies feed King’s

Furloughed workers across London are putting their free time to good use by cooking meals for the NHS.

At King’s, at least 30 meals a week are coming courtesy of Brixton-based couple Ana Sanandres and Joe Lines, city workers who have both been off since March.

Ana, head chef of their home kitchen operation, told the News: “Joe read about Furloughed Foodies when a contact of his shared it on LinkedIn. “The whole thing is about however much the staff at King’s and Guy’s are grateful for all the pizzas and doughnuts, actually when you’re working really hard, long hours in a stressful situation and need to keep your strength up what they are missing is healthy, home cooked food.

“When you sign up you can either cook the food, volunteer to drive it to hospital or do both.

We cook and Joe is definitely my sous-chef.

“We’ve been told that the King’s staff really look forward to our meals. We make lots of different things but they have to always be healthy, nutritious and have a good carbohydrate and protein balance.

“We’re doing thirty meals a week right now and that’s been things like chilli, cous cous salads and lentil daal so far.

“We both know people who have had COVID-19 but haven’t been ill ourselves. While we’re not working we’re volunteering in any way we can.

“We’ve got another 250 containers which should last for at least another eight weeks.” www.furloughedfoodieslondon.co.uk

Husband and wife duo’s wellness box idea takes off A King’s doctor and his wife set up a scheme that has now delivered more than 750 ‘wellness boxes’ to support NHS staff caring for COVID-19 patients.

Volunteers have now set up a production line in a non-clinical area of the hospital to keep up with demand. In total, more than £6,000 has been raised, with many items donated by generous supporters too.

The idea came from Dr Vishal Patel, a consultant hepatologist at Denmark Hill, who was redeployed to a COVID-19 ward in March, along with colleagues from units across the hospital. He is also working on clinical trials

king’s salvation

At the time of going to press Nunhead’s Lock ‘N’ Roll King was ready to present The Salvation Army with more than £350 collected from his weekly performances, as featured in the News.

The cash will fund 250 meals prepared each week for the elderly and those in financial hardship during the Coronavirus crisis. On Thursday evenings Elvis sings for all Southwark’s frontline workers including council workers, postal workers, shopkeepers, posties and delivery drivers.

investigating potential new treatments for the disease.

While opening up to his wife, Seena, about the mental toll the situation had on staff working long shifts wearing full PPE, the pair came up with the idea of making ‘wellness boxes’ for staff.

The parcels contain hand cream, lip balm, energy snacks, rehydration solutions, face wipes, wellbeing advice and hand-written messages of support from the local community.

They are small enough to be handed out on wards to give immediate relief after a long shift.

Donate via www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ nhswellnessbox

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough Seven-year-old May and her dad Ian are climbing the height of Mount Everest on their stairs at home to raise money for Nunhead Knocks’ weekly shop for shielded and self-isolating neighbours.

Every day they are going up their home’s 20 steps almost 200 times. By day seventeen they will have climbed as high as Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Just £5 pays for a day’s groceries. www.opencollective.com/nunhead-knocks/ contribute/may-indy-and-ians-everestclimb-16958

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Comment from

Westminster

harriet harman

MP for Camberwell & Peckham

Nurseries: confusion and uncertainty T here is a lot of confusion and uncertainty about when nurseries can open again. The prime minister mentioned schools in his statement setting out his ‘roadmap for easing lockdown’ but said nothing about nurseries.

We all know how important nurseries are, both for children’s development and enabling parents to work. This is particularly so for people in Camberwell and Peckham and our nurseries are greatly valued.

Under the Coronavirus bill passed by parliament in March, the government instructed nurseries to close during the COVID-19 lockdown to adhere to social distancing guidance and help halt the spread of the virus.

Only those caring for vulnerable children and the children of key workers were allowed to stay open. Of the 114 nurseries in Southwark, just 20 remain open.

I have been contacted by parents and nurseries in Camberwell and Peckham desperately worried about the long term future because of the lack of clarity from the government on what financial help is available to them throughout the crisis, and the absence of any indication of how long they will be required to stay closed.

Nurseries in Camberwell and Peckham were already financially very precarious before the Corona crisis. For years low income families have had to subsidise this government’s lack of investment in childcare provision. Nurseries' unexpected and significant loss of income due to Covid is putting serious pressure on already overstretched budgets. Nurseries are experiencing unsustainable losses through no fault of their own and some tell me they expect to lose half of their income.

I have offered every nursery that has had to close in Camberwell and Peckham my support and asked whether they are confident that they will indeed be able to reopen at the end of the lockdown, whether they and their staff are getting the financial help they need, or if they are being forced to rely on bank loans.

Without knowing what support will be available nurseries tell me it's impossible to plan ahead and to give their staff the assurances they need about their pay and job security. Many fear they will shut permanently, as staff will be forced to leave the profession to find alternative income.

I’m calling on the chancellor to create a special 'nursery fund' to ensure our invaluable nursery provision survives this lockdown and that nurseries will still be there to reopen as soon as the restrictions are lifted. The government has put in place a special fund for zoos. They should do so for nurseries because if the government does not commit to a significant financial package of support for early years providers they may not survive this crisis.

This would be disastrous for parents and the entire economy as without childcare millions of people will be unable to start going back to work as the lockdown eases.

The Corona crisis has exposed the problems in nursery provision that were already there. Increasingly people are realising that childcare is the missing part of the welfare state - a product of an old reality decades ago, where it was assumed women did not get to go out to work, but stayed home to look after children.

As we emerge out of this crisis we need a universal free childcare system to give all children a great start, reflect the reality of working parents’ lives today and liberate parents from the expense and worry of juggling home and work.

The government has put in place a special fund for zoos, they should do so for nurseries

Southwark News, Thursday May 14 2020

READERS’ VIEWS Scale of coronavirus deaths in Southwark revealed as Peckham borough’s worst affected area

WW2 veteran from Elephant and Castle, Len Gibbon

Ignore the Prime Minister !

Mayor of Southwark, Sandra Rhule, via Twitter, on Boris Johnson’s new ‘stay alert’ strategy.

Take a walk down Peckham High Street or Rye Lane and you'll see why. NO social distancing whatsoever. No police to enforce it.

It's like a different world - apparently Covid19 doesn't exist there.

Linda Cox, via Facebook

Queens Rd Peckham is the worst area in Southwark for deaths by Covid-19 as it is one of the most densely populated. Southwark Council must reconsider adding to that density with its plans for a huge Council office for over 600 staff and 2000 plus visitors a week on Queens Road/Asylum Rd. It will add to existing overcrowding at Queens Road rail station, which has a single staircase and one platform.

It was already deemed unfit for purpose in a Council commissioned report in 2009, which it has since just ignored. Last week transport experts advising the government said singlestair stations will need a second one to separate the exit and entrance. What’s the betting Southwark Council says it is Transport for London’s problem?

Jeanne Hayes, via the SN website

So yesterday was a prime example of how people interpreted Boris’ speech. I came through Rye Lane, and saw a queue of about 20 people, outside a hair and beauty product shop, no social distancing, no masks.

Give people an inch and they will definitely take more than a mile. What was the point of people staying home for seven weeks for it to be thrown away. Shops should only be allowed to reopen after they show that they can adhere to the two metre rule etc.

Jayne Bailey, via twitter

Kayla Williams: Fundraiser set up to pay for funeral as bereft husband tells of his agony self-isolating in the home where she died Very glad to see the article on the heart wrenching death of a local Peckham mother in this week’s Southwark News. Do

Kayla Williams and husband

consider supporting the family.

Tuned in London, via Twitter.

WW2 veteran from Elephant and Castle rides 104 miles on a static bike to raise funds for his care home Round the elephant and Up the castle! Well done sir another round of applause for someone helping the NHS and his care home.

Bernard Scott, via Facebook

Sierra Leoneans in Southwark set up COVID-19 rapid response group Well done to Isatta and the SLUK COVID-19 Team.

Marie Busairu via the SN website

Please contribute and help us to keep providing you with local news Thank you Southwark News and South London Press for continuing vital local news reporting. Always important, but never more so in the COVID19 crisis.

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Letter to the Editor I wanted to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to all those who have given support, in a range of forms, throughout the lockdown, enabling Albrighton Community Centre, to continue to provide food to those in need, and to expand our food provision from three to five days per week. In addition to Albrighton Community Fridge, the centre has also become a COVID Community Hub working with Southwark Council and other community

partners to distribute food parcels to those shielding and self isolating.

Our deliveries are approaching 500 food boxes per week, and on some days, we are providing food for in excess of 600 people. We could not have done this without the legion of volunteers who have freely, and generously, given their time to assist in supporting those in need at this present time.

It is incredible that so many have come forward at a time of such chaos and uncertainty to help others.

I can’t thank enough the many people who have donated money through our JustGiving page, and United and St Saviours Charity, who have through their incredible generosity enabled us to provide high quality food deliveries to those protecting themselves and others, by isolating and shielding.

As ever we are indebted to an ever growing number of food retailers, wholesalers and an assortment of other businesses, who have donated tonnes upon tonnes of food to us, at a time when they themselves have been facing enormous challenges. Thanks too to all those who have individually, or in groups, arrived at our door clutching bags and boxed laden with donations.

I would like to say the worst is over, and the end is in sight, but I think we all know it is not. It is important for us though to recognise and acknowledge the incredible kindness and support others have shown us. We will continue to work to provide food for anyone and everyone, in need, until this is over.

Steve Hedger, TRA chair East Dulwich Estate

SLUK COVID-19 Team

Southwark News, Thursday May 14 2020

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Confused? We are too - best just to stay at home as much as possible

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hy are we allowed to go to work on busy buses and trains but we still can’t visit our family? Just one of a host of questions to arise from the latest phase of the government’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Along the way there have been many unknowns - how it spreads, how virulent it is, how deadly, the best treatments, and whether there will be a vaccine.

For some of these questions we are getting closer to answers we can trust. Others still seem a long way off.

The lockdown is working and has huge public support. A vocal minority aside, most people accept that when dealing with any dangerous new virus, quarantines and limiting movement is the best way to stop creating new infections. But how we ease out of the lockdown and return to some semblance of normality is a head-scratcher.

Right now, we have been told that those who can’t work from home, and are in certain industries - e.g. food production or construction - can go back to work.

We need to avoid public transport where possible, but most people rely on the tube, buses and rail networks in and around London.

We’ve also been told to wear face coverings on public transport but this is ‘advised’ and not mandated.

The new rules say we shouldn’t be visiting other households or meeting in groups outside. Even when observing social distancing. You can go to a garden centre - but you can’t visit your mum’s house or your own second home if you’re lucky enough to have one. And healthy over 70s are advised they no longer need to be shielded - they can go outside but should be avoiding other people as much as possible.

Though, like the rest of us, they can go and play tennis as long as they’re only with their own household.

Meanwhile, transport secretary Grant Shapps said that for social distancing to work in the long haul, with the two metre rule in place, we need to reduce the number of public transport passengers by 90 per cent. The government says it is investing billions in cycling and walking initiatives to help. But didn’t these measures need to be put in place first?

Currently no extra services are being put on by TfL, despite people going back to work yesterday. Commuters are already sharing images of the crowded Jubilee Line. There is a very real risk many will be going into places of work that do not have adequate protections in place for their employees. How could they, when guidance wasn’t forthcoming earlier in the week.

Confused? We are too. All we can say is that right now we are still working from home and staying in as much as possible. If you can, you should be too.

SOUTHWARK NEWS DIARIST

What the Dickens?

CRYPTIC PUZZLE Clues Across

1 Do they make a net profit? (7) 5 Where to hide one’s wealth, it’s said (5) 8 Frame the conductor (4) 9 Look again and look for something new (8) 10 Did Gargantua dine at the S.African mass? (5,8) 13 It gives some choice of course (4) 14 Not that extract from the fifth issue (4) 17 Delivering host to the religious body (9,4) 19 Decoded a hundred encoded messages and surrendered (8) 20 I examine the statue (4) 21 Drained of all resources? (5) 22 In a matter of time it is deeply felt (7)

Clues Down

2 Concerned with seasonal plants in her turn of the science room (6) 3 Glued in the wrong way to gratify (7) 4 Above all an equal sum (9) 5 No dirt found in Uncle Andrew’s house (5) 6 Enclosures that are right in the reefs? (7) 7 Hence an arrangement to exaggerate (7) 11 Odd ten run strangely bereft of footprints! (9) 12 Creatures in groups (7) 13 Hotchpotch of leg and mane (7) 15 Picture myself and the unsettled age I’m in (7) 16 Provide some relief by having me up before the leader (6) 18 Warn the intelligent (5)

QUICK PUZZLE Clues Across

South London’s Eiffel Tower Sign of the times While pubs are closed, their signs advertising food and drink have become obsolete.

Some, however, have turned that space over into heart-warming messages of support for the NHS and key workers.

Among them are boozers on Bermondsey Wall East, where The Angel pub is. “NHS, key workers, thank you,” say the signs.

Others show a picture of a nurse with a ‘superman’ superhero mask on.

One of the very few upsides of the coronavirus crisis is that air pollution has reduced significantly, because there is less traffic on the road.

While this is good for our health, it’s also good for the views we have across the capital. On one night last week, a resident took a picture looking towards Crystal Palace, which showed a crystalclear picture of the transmitting station, which powers our telly.

“It’s amazing. No pollution now means you can see the Eiffel Tower from South London,” they deadpanned.

Well it’s certainly the closest any of us are getting to seeing the real deal any time soon.

1 Pursues as a hobby (7) 5 Bottom surface (5) 8 Earth (4) 9 Carried cut (8) 10 Student (13) 13 Viewed (4) 14 Floating structure (4) 17 Time of the week (6,7) 19 Arouse curiosity (8) 20 Pipe (4) 21 Hasten (5) 22 Rider (7)

Clues Down

2 Consecrate (6) 3 Be firmly persuaded (7) 4 Unexpected occurrence (9) 5 Liberated (5) 6 Rejected (7) 7 Compensation (7) 11 Fit to be flown (9) 12 Rather wet (7) 13 Legislator (7) 15 Burial ceremony (7) 16 Except (6) 18 Display (5)

Solutions to last week’s crossword CRYPTIC

ACROSS: 4 Probed 8 Endured 10 Endwise 11 Stern 12 Elder 13 Ascendant 16 Bow legged 19 Dingo 20 Dance 22 Averred 23 Stymied 24 Desist DOWN: 1 Persia 2 Idle 3 Ironing boards 5 Red letter days 6 Blinding 7 Dreary 9 Delia 14 Chancels 15 Edward 17 Words 18 Dreads 21 Nail

QUICK PUZZLE

ACROSS: 4 Camera 8 Nippers 10 Tendons 11 Upset 12 Vials 13 Fragrance 16 Assistant 19 Plant 20 Resin 22 Ominous 23 Heedful 24 Basest DOWN: 1 Engulf 2 Spas 3 Perturbations 5 Anniversaries 6 Egomania 7 Assess 9 Stern 14 Aquatics 15 Aplomb 17 Slash 18 Tangle 21 Soft

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The nest opens virtually

By Katherine Johnston

katherine@southwarknews.co.uk A new mental health centre in Peckham, specially designed for young people, has opened its doors - virtually.

The drop-in centre in Rye Lane for thirteen and up was due to open this month, a milestone put on hold due to COVID-19. It is part of Southwark Council’s commitment to support every child and young person with a mental health condition.

Although not physically open, support is still available online and over the phone from this week. The centre also now has a name, The Nest. It is free and completely confidential.

Councillor Jasmine Ali, cabinet member for children, schools and adult social care, said: “During this

Domestic abuse is up in lockdown

But the council is offering support with extra funding

By Katherine Johnston

katherine@southwarknews.co.uk Southwark Council has shared more details of the extra funding and support services it is putting in place to tackle a rise in Coronavirus related domestic abuse.

As the News has reported, domestic abuse has surged across the country during the lockdown due to victims being trapped with their abusers 24/7 and COVID-19 increasing tensions.

In Southwark, the number of particularly serious cases have doubled in the last few weeks compared with the same period last year. High risk cases now make up around 71 per cent of its support staff’s workload - compared to a third normally.

The problem isn’t a new one, with domestic abuse cases increasing year on year. But the lockdown has brought new challenges - and makes it particularly difficult for victims to seek help while being constantly monitored. Many, more than ever, are financially struggling.

Southwark Council is funding an extra

domestic violence advocate for the next six months - costing £25,000 - to work with Solace Women’s Aid to help victims escape their abusers and gain the support they need to protect themselves and their families.

Councillor Evelyn Akoto, (pictured), cabinet member for community safety and public health, said: “It’s imperative that local authorities and the government recognise and respond to this very serious issue, which has been hugely exacerbated by the public health crisis and lockdown.

“We, alongside our charity partners, know that many women now find themselves essentially imprisoned with the person abusing them, and the issue will not go away once lockdown ends.

“We hope that this extra support for those experiencing domestic abuse will help people out of what is an extremely difficult time for them.”

If you are worried about someone you think might be experiencing domestic abuse in Southwark, or if you need help yourself, call 020 7539 1290 (available 24/7), or email southwark@solacewomensaid.org

Award available for young people who are stepping up to help out during the coronavirus pandemic

By Katherine Johnston katherine@southwarknews.co.uk Do you know a young person making exceptional efforts to support their community during COVID-19?

The Jack Petchey Foundation launched its Coronavirus Community Nominations this week, a scheme to recognise young people giving back to

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others during the lockdown and while being home-schooled.

Trudy Kilcullen MBE, CEO of the Jack Petchey Foundation said: “At the Jack Petchey Foundation, young people inspire us all the time with the incredible work they do and that has not stopped in the current situation.

“We want to recognise more young people across London and Essex doing inspirational things to help their

community and hope these Community Nominations will motivate others and truly showcase the positive things young people do every day.”

Winners will be announced on a rolling basis throughout the lockdown and will receive £50 each to spend as they wish or donate to a charity of their choice.

Awards will be given for any work supporting their own family, local area, school or youth group during the pandemic - as long as they are following social distancing rules.

Apply online here: www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/ opportunities/jack-petcheys-communitynominations/ The foundation is also running a photo competition #TheGoodInWhereILive. Just post a picture of something you like about your area and hashtag it on social media to enter. The winner will receive £250.

Another campaign is #21DaysofGratitude – post for 21 days about one thing a day you are grateful for and challenge others to do the same, tagging @jackpetcheyfoundation

time of great stress and disruption, we must forge ahead with our efforts to support young people with mental health problems, which are hugely exacerbated by the current health crisis.

“While we can’t open a physical building as promised this week, we can keep up the momentum and ensure that young people have all the support they need.

“When the ‘lockdown’ restrictions are lifted and the doors are open, we fully intend to expand the service to support all children and young people under the age of 25.

“Good mental health is as important as good physical health and children need to get support with their emotional or mental wellbeing when they need it, on demand, without waiting for a referral.”

The new service will be run in partnership with Groundwork London, which was awarded the contract following a competitive process in January.

Its director of youth, employment and skills, Graham Parry, said: “All Southwark's young people deserve safe spaces in real life and online where they can talk about their mental health and well-being with people who can really help.

“Groundwork are excited to be launching The Nest on behalf of Southwark Council, a service that has been designed with young people to offer mental health support in the way they have told us they want it.”

For more information visit www.thenestsouthwark.org.uk email thenest@groundwork.org.uk or phone 020 8138 1805.

‘Homophobic and archaic’: rules banning gay men from virus trial slammed by councillor

By Josh Salisbury josh@southwarknews.co.uk Rules banning gay men from taking part in a coronavirus plasma trial have been slammed as ‘homophobic’ by an SE1 councillor.

The blood plasma trial, being carried out by Guy’s and St Thomas’, aims to transplant the plasma of those who’ve recovered from coronavirus to those currently fighting it, to help their antibodies fight off the illness.

However, as with blood donation, male patients who have slept with another man in the past three months are barred from joining the trial.

Cllr Victor Chamberlain, who represents Borough and Bankside, said the rules were outdated and discriminatory towards gay and bisexual men.

“As a gay man, I’m so disappointed that fellow gay and bisexual men who want to help fight COVID-19 are being prevented from doing so by homophobic and archaic rules,” he said in a letter to Health and Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock.

“The decisison on whether gay and bisexual men should be allowed to participate in the trial should be based on individual risk assessments, not

their sexual oritentation.

“Indeed a similar trial being conducted in the Netherlands does not mention gender or sexual orientation criteria at all.

“All those who are able to participate in the trial and can do so safely should be allowed to participate.”

A NHS spokesperson has said that it recognises current rules “can feel disappointing” to men wanting to take part.”

“The guidelines are there to protect the health of the donor and the recipient. Under the current guidelines, men must wait three months after having oral or anal sex with another man,” said an NHS spokesperson.

“Separately to the convalescent plasma trial, we are working with LGBT+ groups to explore whether we might be able to introduce a more individualised risk assessment for blood donation.”

Cllr Chamberlain’s call has been backed by acting Liberal Democrat party leader, Ed Davey.

“It’s important that everyone – regardless of sexuality – can contribute to fighting COVID-19,” said Mr Davey.

“It’s so wrong that this backward and homophobic approach has been taken. Time to end the ban on gay and bisexual men giving blood.”

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We’re still here for you

A nurse outside St Thomas’ Hospital’s emergency department (A&E)

Ready, Steady 30in30 JOIN THE brand new 30in30 virtual fundraising challenge for Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Evelina London hospitals.

Simply hit 30 miles in 30 days from May onwards, through an activity of your choice, including walking, running, cycling or stair climbing.

Prefer something a little different? Why not drop to the

floor for 30 press-ups, or flex your willpower to give up something for 30 days.

All funds raised from 30in30 will go towards our coronavirus appeal, helping to provide valuable support for staff on the frontline of the pandemic.

Spread the word and sign up today at www.supportgstt.org. uk/30in30

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WHILE GUY’S and St Thomas’ continues to focus its efforts on meeting the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we are still here to help you.

If you are already a patient of Guy’s and St Thomas’ or are unwell, you should continue to access the care that you need.

If you are a patient with a longterm condition, keep in touch with your clinical team. You can also visit www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/help for more information, including the best way to contact us, such as email or telephone.

If you need urgent help: • You can access GP services, call 111 or call 999. In a medical emergency if you or your family require urgent help; • Our emergency department (A&E) is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at St Thomas’ Hospital; • Our specialist children’s emergency department, which is part of the emergency floor at St Thomas’ Hospital, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; • Our urgent care centre at Guy’s Hospital is open and can provide help with minor injuries and urgent medical problems.

We aim to give you the best possible care, in a clean and safe environment, and place great importance on reducing the risk of infection to you and our staff.

For the latest information and advice contact your clinical team and visit www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/ coronavirus-guidance or www.gov. uk/coronavirus.

Pregnant and receiving care from Guy's and St Thomas'?

WE KNOW that many of you will be worried about the ongoing coronavirus situation and the impact it will have on your pregnancy and care.

We would like to reassure you that our Hospital Birth Centre and Home from Home Centre are fully operational. If you are booked to have your baby at St Thomas' Hospital you are still able to give birth there.

The changes we have made to the way we deliver our antenatal and postnatal care put the safety of our patients and staff as top priority.

We’re keeping our website up to date with the actions we’re taking. You can also find a list of frequently asked questions.

For more information, visit www. guysandstthomas.nhs. uk/maternity.

If you are worried about yourself or your baby, don't delay, contact our maternity helpline on 020 7188 8760.

A midwife

Thank you Dr Ian Abbs, Chief Executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’, says: “Thank you to all of our staff for everything you are doing to care for our patients, and to all the local businesses, organisations and people who have supported us at this challenging time. You are all playing a vital role in this historic effort.”

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HISTORY 23

History

‘The only spouse for you is Jesus Christ’ The feeble Bermondsey girl who caught the Pope’s eye

One hundred and forty-three years ago, a frail baby was born in a rented property in Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey.

The child was weak and pathetic, with many heart and lung problems, and a bad cough that she would carry for the rest of her life. Her father, an erratic man, named her Mary before promptly fleeing to Australia, never to return.

It was an inauspicious start to life for a girl who would grow up to be described as “heroic” by the Pope.

Mary Potter was a person defined by contradiction: feeble of body yet incredibly strong of mind, a girl abandoned without thought by her father, who would go onto dedicate her life to faith and loyalty to God. Her religious servitude began with a bang in around 1866 - an unfortunate fact for her hapless fiancée. Godfrey King, a friend of her brother, became smitten with Mary after they met aged 19.

Despite her frailty, Mary was a witty and intelligent young woman and Godfrey fell head over heels. They became engaged and were very happy – up until a point.

Godfrey was concerned that Mary was perhaps a bit too flighty – a worrying trait passed down from her father. He encouraged her to read some spiritual books to ground herself. To put it lightly, they had the desired effect.

In fact, the books did the trick so well that the pair fell in love all over again: Godfrey with Mary, and Mary, unfortunately for Godfrey, with Jesus Christ. Seeking advice on her unusual love triangle, Mary contacted the Bishop of Southwark, Thomas Grant – a reputable authority figure, certainly, but someone who surely had something of a vested interest in this sort of battle of the soul.

True to form, he told her in no uncertain terms: “The only spouse for you is Jesus Christ.” Godfrey was unceremoniously dumped soon after.

Mary, perhaps realising that Bermondsey was not an ideal place for a pious young woman, hopped on a train to Brighton, where she became a nun at the Sisters of Mercy.

Her health deteriorated by the coast, however, and her protective mother swooped down and collared her not long after her first year was up. To the shock of the other sisters, her mother tore into those present, declaring that her poor little girl was never to leave her side again – something that must have been somewhat embarrassing for Mary, who was put onto the first train back home to Bermondsey.

She spent two years recovering her

Mary Potter with her sister-in-law Marguerite and while engaged to Godfrey King (inset). health and seeking meaning in life.

Godfrey, still single after more bad luck with women, renewed his offer of marriage.

Once again it seemed that his luckless affection merely pushed Mary further towards a life of religious servitude, and she spent many months in deep prayer at her Old Jamaica Road home. When she had recovered her health she made a startling announcement: she was going to create her own convent and, despite her ill-fated stint on the south coast, would spread the world of Christ across the world.

Her poor mother and the ever-smitten Godfrey must have been dismayed at her globe-trotting ambitions but there was no stopping her.

The ‘Little Company of Mary’, as she called her movement, began in Nottingham. Channelling the faith and devotion of the Virgin Mary, her group sought to ensure that “Jesus’ precious blood may not be shed in vain.”

She travelled to the Vatican, where Pope Leo XIII invited her to remain in the city and help the church – an incredible invitation that she rejected, instead helping to set up new Little Company of Mary groups in America, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.

All the while she suffered a variety of

diseases, both exotic and mundane, from a haemorrhaging lung to typhoid fever.

She was also diagnosed with breast cancer after years of pain and underwent mastectomies in 1878 and 1878 – incredibly suffering the excruciating surgeries without anaesthesia due to the danger the sedative may have on her weak heart.

She continued her work despite her numerous ailments, vowing: “The day that I can no longer receive Our Lord in Holy Communion, Our Lord Himself will come to take me.”

That day finally came in 1913, when her body could take no more punishment and gave out due to a variety of medical problems. Her supporters continue her work to this day, while also pushing for her to be recognised as a saint.

In 1988, Pope John Paul II decried her ‘venerable’, the first step in the lengthy canonisation process.

The Holy See said: “It has been made evident that the servant of God, Mary Potter, foundress of the Little Company of Mary, practiced in a heroic decree the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity towards God and towards her neighbours, as well as the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude.” Not bad for a frail girl from Bermondsey.

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Robert & Daniel Sweeney on your 40th birthday.

The family of the late Andy Shelley would like to thank St Thomas’ Hospital and Albins, especially Simon & Jonathon and staff, for their care of our loved and missed husband and dad.

We would also like to say thank you to family & friends locally and worldwide for their support at these difficult times.

RIP our hero Loved and missed by everyone xxx

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SEPTEMBER 2020

Term Time Only, 39 weeks, 29 hours per week Salary: HAY 5 Cherry Garden is an outstanding community special school that meets the needs of children (2-11 years) with severe and complex needs including autism. We have a child centred playbased curriculum with motivating and fun learning opportunities at the centre of what we do. Please check out our Twitter account on @CherryGdnSchool to see them in action.

ARE YOU: • enthusiastic, fit and healthy with a sense of humour.

• passionate about supporting pupils with learning disabilities.

• a team player.

WE IN TURN CAN OFFER: • A friendly and supportive staff team.

• Comprehensive induction and on the job training.

• Opportunities for continual learning.

All Southwark schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK. An application pack can be found on our website www.cherrygardenschool.co.uk/ vacancies or may be requested from the School Administration Manager at admin@cherrygarden.southwark.sch.uk.

Applications should be submitted to this email address or posted to Cherry Garden School, 41 Bellenden Road, London SE15 5BB. CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 15TH MAY INTERVIEW DATE: WK. BEG. 18TH MAY Interviews will take place remotely.

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ESSENTIAL guide to EDUCATION PLEASE CONTRIBUTE AND HELP US TO KEEP PROVIDING YOU WITH LOCAL NEWS AND SPORT A message to all our readers: We are continuing to bring you all the latest news on the Coronavirus and other important local issues, news, sport and local life.

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK CRAWFORD ROAD - NEW PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 1.Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE, as approved under section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the provision of a ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing at the following location:CRAWFORD ROAD, the centre of which would be located 52 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerb-line of Valmar Road as measured from the north-eastern side. Zig-zag markings, on which vehicles would be prohibited from stopping at all times would be laid on (a) the north-east side, 8 metres north-west of and 4 metres south-east of this crossing, and (b) the south-west side 4 metres north-west of and 8 metres south-east of this crossing.

2. Southwark Council hereby GIVES FURTHER NOTICE under sections 90A to 90I of the Highways Act 1980 and in accordance with the provisions of the Highways (Traffic calming) Regulations 1999, the provision of new road humps of sinusoidal cross-section construction, approx. 3.7 metres in length, having a maximum height of 100 millimetres and covering the greater width of the carriageway, at the following locations in CRAWFORD ROAD: - (a) centred at a point 26.5 metres south-east of the southeastern kerb-line of Valmar Road, and (b) centred at a point 42 metres north-west of the north-western kerb-line of Morna Road.

3. For more information about this notice please contact Southwark Council's Highways – Transport Projects team by e-mail Highways@southwark.gov.uk 4. Copies of this notice and plans may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders, paper copies may be obtained from or viewed at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment and Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH (by appointment only). Please email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or call 020 7525 3497, for details.

Dated 14 May 2020 Nicky Costin - Parking and Network Management Business Unit Manager, Regulatory Services

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Notice of Application to Vary a Premises Licence made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we Hotel Elephant Spare Street Limited have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of 5 Spare Street, SE17 3AF The proposed variation is as follows: The retail sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Monday to Sunday

09:00

23:00

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday

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A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/business/licences/how-to-lodge-a-representation Note: it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 12th May 2020

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (STONEY STREET, GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, REDCROSS WAY, MONTAGUE CLOSE, DOG KENNEL HILL)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (TOULMIN STREET)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable Wates, City Lifting, Centurion, Thames Water DDC Ltd and Southwark Highways to carry out works, it made an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Stoney Street, between Winchester Walk and Clink Street (b) Great Suffolk Street, between Toulmin Street and Stones end Street (c) Redcross Way, between Union Street and Southwark Street (d) Redcross Way, at it’s junction with Southwark Street (e) Montague Close, at it’s junction with Tooley Street (f) Dog Kennel Hill, suspension of northbound and southbound bus lanes between, Champion Hill and Edgar Kail Way.

3.

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The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Clink Street, Winchester Square, Winchester Walk. Stoney Street, Park Street, Redcross Way, Southwark Street, Bedale Street, Cathedral Street. (2b) Borough High Street, Marshalsea Road, Southwark Bridge Road, Borough Road.

(2c) Redcross Way, Park Street, Great Guildford Street, Southwark Street. Southwark Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Union Street. (2d) Southwark Street, Omeara Street, Union Street.(2e) Tooley Street, Borough High Street, Marshalsea Road, Southwark Bridge Road, Union Street, Borough High Street, Bedale Street. Cathedral Street, Winchester Walk, Stoney Street, Park Street, Redcross Way, Southwark Street, Bedale Street. (2f) not required.

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable development works to be carried out by R I Design & Build, it made an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from making certain movements and to introduce waiting and loading restrictions in part of the above named road.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, the existing two way traffic flow in: (a) Toulmin Street, will be made one way (northbound) between the north eastern kerb line of Great Suffolk Street, for a distance of 46.5m.

3.

(a) Toulmin Street, one of the northernmost permit holders bay located on the north western kerb line will be suspended. (b)Toulmin Street, two of the southernmost permit holders bay located on the north western kerb line will be suspended.

4.

Whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to wait, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading at any time in: (a)Toulmin Street (the existing waiting restriction will be amended) on the north western kerb line, at it’s junction with Pickwick Street for a distance of 9.83m

5.

The alternative route for affected traffic for (2a) Toulmin Street, Lant Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Great Suffolk Street.

6.

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

7.

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

8.

The restrictions will be operational between the 22nd May 2020 - 21 November 2021.

9.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

4.

The existing one way working in Redcross Way, between Union Street and Southwark Street will be made two way for access and egress purposes for (2c)

5.

The existing one way working in Redcross Way, between Southwark Street and Union Street will be made two way for access and egress purposes for (2d)

6.

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

7.

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

Dated this 14th May 2020

8.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 25th May – 25th July. (2b) 23rd May (2c) 27th – 28th May between the hours of 22:00hrs – 06:00hrs (2d) 22nd – 27th May. (2e) 24th May. (2f) 25th May – 15th August.

Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

9.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a & 3a) 5271/LBSSC11162

Dated this 14th May 2020 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 5257/ LBSHO11269-1 (2b) 5289/CR11274 (2c) 5283/ XTD-01-37-270520 (2d) 5362/PTML238899-01 (2e) 5368/montague/crane (2f) 5284/67745975 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DOWLAS STREET, SPA ROAD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

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

2.

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

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (FOREST HILL ROAD, MUNDANIA ROAD)

(a) Dowlas Street, between Bonsor Street and Rainbow Street. (b) Dowlas Street, between Rainbow Street and Wells Way (c) Spa Road, at it’s junction with Grange Road.

TEMPORARY WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that, because of works

by Commhoist/ Crane operation, it made, an order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from waiting and loading at any time in part of Forest Hill Road and Mundania Road.

2.

Whilst the restriction is in place, and whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to wait, including waiting for the purpose of loading and unloading at any time in:

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Rainbow Street, Southampton Way. (2b) Rainbow Street, Southampton Way, Cottage Green, Wells Way. (2c) Grange Road, Tower Bridge Road, Abbey Street, Neckinger. Grange Road, Alscot Road.

4.

The existing one way working in Dowlas Street, between Rainbow Street and Wells Way will be made two way for access and egress purposes for (2b)

5.

(c) Forest Hill Road, on the northern and southern kerb line between Mundania Road to opposite No’s 110. (d) Mundania Road, on the northern and southern kerb line between Forest Hill Road and Dovedale Road.

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

6.

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

3.

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

7.

The works will be in operation for (2a) 1st – 10th June (2b) 11th – 20th June (2c) 1st – 19th June.

4.

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

8.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

5.

The restriction will come into force for (a) & (b) 25th – 27th May.

Dated this 14th May 2020

6.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager

Dated this 14th May 2020 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: 2(a) & 2(b) 5285/11271/11271-1

Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref: (2a) 5287/443112 (2b) 5288/443123 (2c) 5265/431403

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PUBLIC NOTICES 29

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at http://planbuild.southwark.gov.uk You can use facilities at your local library or ‘My Southwark Service Points’ to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked ‘confidential’ will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: ACA-development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; ALB-development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); CNA-development within a conservation area; DDPdeparture from the development plan; LBA-works to or within the site of a listed building; MPA-major planning application; EIA-environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council – there will be a charge for the copy).

BRIGHTLANDS 8 GALLERY ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AB (Ref: 01/AP/0038) Retention of a temporary single storey classroom. Original LBS number 0100038.

(Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Historic Officer ) BELTWOOD 41 SYDENHAM HILL LONDON SOUTHWARK SE26 6TH (Ref: 20/AP/1216) Variation of Condition 2 'Approved Plans' of planning permission LBS reg no 17/AP/3070 for the alterations to enable a change of use of Beltwood House (a Grade II Listed Building) from a Class C2 residential institution to provide 7 apartments with external works comprising demolition of the service wing outriggers and replacement with new communal entrance.

Demolition of curtilage outbuildings to the east of Beltwood House ('Stables and Worker's Cottages') and replacement with 3 No. residential units. Creation of new Gate House and a detached house within the site curtilage.

Attention including underpinning of the existing Gate Lodge (curtilage listed building) and, ground floor extension. A comprehensive landscape strategy comprising communal and private spaces and gardens for use by residents. Car parking for 17 cars for residents and visitors. Provision of new refuse and cycle storage structures. Creation of new vehicular access on to Sydenham Hill from the south-east of the sire to serve one new dwelling (new Gate House). (Within: Dulwich Wood CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Abbie McGovern

020 7525 0254) 55 LANT STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 20/AP/1272) Construction of one additional storey on each of the three existing residential blocks to create 16 no. residential units and the provision of one additional bedroom to an existing residential unit in Block C, including a new roof terrace, and associated waste and cycle storage at basement and ground floor level. (Within: Liberty of the Mint CA) Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ STDCA (Contact: Vendela Gambill 020 7525 7976) 366 OLD KENT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 5AA (Ref: 20/AP/1143) Display of 1 x externally illuminated fascia sign and the addition of lighting to the signage at the front elevation. (Within: Cobourg Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale ) UNIT 20 THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2JE (Ref: 20/AP/1291) Proposed change of use from Class A1 (Bathroom and kitchen showroom) to Classes A2 and B1 (Sui Generis) (Within: Tower Bridge CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453) 17 DRUCE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7DW (Ref: 20/AP/1281) Non material amendment to vof condition 2

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (UNION STREET, SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND SUSPENSION OF CYCLE LANE/BUS LANE) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable bridge works to be carried out, it intends to make an order the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road and to suspend the cycle/bus Lane in part of the above named road as indicated below.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload in: (a) Union Street, at it’s junction with Southwark Bridge Road. . (b) Southwark Bridge Road southbound and northbound bus/cycle Lane will be suspended between Union Street (north western side) and America Street.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be America Street, Great Guildford Street, Southwark Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Marshalsea Road, Ayres Street or as indicated by the traffic signs displayed.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The works will be carried out in phases and will be in operation on the 28th May at 22:00 – 29th May at 06:00hrs.

7.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network & Parking Management on 0207 525 2014.

Dated this 14th May 2020 Nicky Costin Road Network & Parking Business Manager Southwark Council Environment and Leisure Network Management PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX Ref 5272/XTD-01-26 280520A/ XTD-01-26 280520

(compliance with approved drawings) of planning permission 17/AP/3061 for amendment to rear extension to allow external pedestrian access to rear garden. Rear extension previously submitted to be decreased to allow for side passage to rear garden to be kept as existing (as per Dulwich Estate requirement). This allows for adequate distancing form the neighbouring property.

(Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) 118 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9HD (Ref: 20/AP/1297) Partial demolition with facade retention, alterations to doors and windows, a part 1, part 2-storey front, side and roof extension, 2x ground floor rear extensions, 2x dormers, 7x rooflights, and excavation forming a courtyard light well and basement to provide additional living accommodation to an existing detached dwellinghouse with associated hard and soft landscaping.

(Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anthony Roberts 020 7525 5458) Dated:12 May 2020 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

SIMON BEVAN - Director of Planning

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we Oliver Sechi / Peachy Goat Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of 16 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9HU The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

Start time

Finish time

The retail sale of alcohol:

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

10:00 10:00

12:00 01:00

The provision of regulated entertainment:

Sunday to Thursday Friday & Saturday

10:00 10:00

12:00 01:00

Opening hours:

Sunday to Thursday Friday to Saturday

10:00 10:00

12:30 01:30

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below. http://www.southwark.gov.uk/business/licences/how-to-lodge-a-representation Note: it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 29th April 2020

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ROWETT: CALLUM CAN BE TOP BOSS

But Millwall manager hoping assistant doesn’t leave for Scottish role

By Staff Reporter news@southwarknews.co.uk Millwall boss Gary Rowett says he hopes assistant Callum Davidson stays with him at the Den for a while longer – after he emerged as one of the frontrunners to take over at Scottish club St Johnstone.

The pair worked together at Stoke City and now at the Den, having played as teammates at Leicester City. Davidson is a leading contender

to take over at the Perth club from Tommy Wright, whose reign ends this season.

Rowett has admitted he is not surprised to see Davidson linked with the job, as he knows he has what it takes to be a top manager.

“The reason he has been mentioned in such glowing terms are the same reasons I wanted him to come and work with me at Stoke and now at Millwall,” he said.

“He is obviously someone I have known for a long time as a friend since

we played together at Leicester, many moons ago. We stayed in touch and from the professional side I was aware of how good he is as a coach and how well liked and respected he is in terms of his football knowledge.

“He’s local to St Johnstone and was there for a long time, so it’s a natural link. He would be a fabulous choice.

“From my perspective I want him to work at Millwall and stay where he is and continue the good work we have started.

“But as a mate I’ll also try to push

him and help him manage and fulfil his own ambitions, whether that’s as a manager, which I think it will be at some point.

“I think it all comes down to timing and at the moment I hope that timing is not right and he’ll continue doing the good work that we’ve done together.”

Davidson has had coaching posts at St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Stoke and Millwall and was also part of Gordon Strachan’s coaching team with Scotland.

Rowett added: “I knew about

Callum’s ability and his character but the big one for me was him almost being headhunted to work with Gordon Strachan and the Scottish national team.

“That was another experience that showed how good as coach he is.

“He’s a very, very good coach.

He’s got strong principles and is easy to work with. I think he’s both liked and respected by the players and that’s important. You can have one without the other but to have both is great.”

Surrey’s Stewart keeps eye on players and plans ahead

By Mark Baldwin

news@southwarknews.co.uk Alec Stewart, like every county director of cricket and head coach, is using the present coronavirus lockdown to ensure his players and support staff are coping mentally with a potentially unsettling hiatus in their sporting and wider lives – while also planning ahead as accurately as he can for a resumption of domestic fixtures later in the summer.

The former England captain and Surrey director of cricket is clear about his own priorities at a time of uncertainty and unforeseen stress.

“From a mental health point of view we are constantly checking in with the players and other back-room staff,” he said.

“Rory Burns, as club captain, has also been helping out in that regard and he’s leading by example.

“In my opinion, our players have been outstanding so far. Obviously, ourselves and Lancashire are the only two counties who have chosen not to furlough playing staff, so our professional squad is continuing to follow strength and conditioning programmes laid down on an individual basis by Darren Veness, our strength and conditioning coach, and we are now essentially in February if you look at it from a pre-season training point of view.”

Stewart acknowledges that the situation may yet change, and that his plans may have to be re-drawn as a result, but he is currently working towards a resumption of some cricket on or soon after July 1 – the England and Wales Cricket Board having ruled out any

domestic or international competition until at least that date – and he wants Surrey to adopt the same schedule of preparations as they would have followed in normal times.

“If we are planning for a start in July then, as in February for a mid-April start, we wouldn’t be doing much in terms of cricket skill sets at the moment,” he said.

“So it’s strength and conditioning for now and then we will want four to five weeks of pre-season work, predominantly in the nets, followed by at least a couple of warmup matches – as we originally had planned against Sussex and Middlesex this year – to make sure the players are game-ready.

“Clearly, at the moment, it’s all our best guesses at what the actual fixture schedule might look like, but Lee Fortis, our head groundsman, is busy working hard on both the net and main square pitches at the Kia

Oval, so we will have excellent facilities available to the entire squad whenever we do get the go-ahead fixtures-wise.

“We have to be patient for now, and obviously any matches would have to be able to be played in the right environment for safety reasons.

“The T20 Blast would be a domestic priority, for television coverage even if the grounds were not able to open up fully, but I think we would need some red-ball cricket too because the majority of our members very much want to watch the red-ball game.”

Richard Gould, Surrey’s chief executive, has meanwhile confirmed that any latesummer county fixture list would include a concentration on the Vitality Blast, probably in August and September, plus perhaps some sort of regionalised championship cricket that could continue into early October.

Alec Stewart

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