February 16, 2012 · 9:37 am

A new commuity garden

A piece of wasteland in Lakeview Road is being turned into a community garden thanks to efforts of local residents,  Lambeth Living and their contractors.

Getting ready for spring

Getting ready for spring

Local councillor  Jane Pickard explains that the family next door “ were fed up because the area was a mass of brambles and bushes which invaded their own garden and were pushing the fence over”.  Jane  got in touch with  the Portobello  Tenants and Residents Association who had been talking about using the land for a community garden.

Now  not only has the land been cleared and prepared for gardening, but the family next door had their damaged fence replaced and will be  growing fruit and vegetables on one of the beds.

To get growing in 2012  get in touch with the Portobello TRA or email Jane Pickard.

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February 8, 2012 · 11:30 am

New plans for Weaver Walk

Weaver Walk

Weaver Walk

A local church has submitted a planning application (ref 11/04269) for an employment and business support centre in Weaver Walk. When the business support centre is not in use the church proposes  to use parts of the premises for its own gatherings . For details see http://planning.lambeth.gov.uk/online-applications/ using the reference 11/04269. Comments  on the planning application can  be emailed to tpac@lambeth.gov.uk

A meeting is taking place on Monday 13th February at 7pm in Trinity Baptist Church, 2 Thornlaw Road SE27 0TT to give local people an opportunity to see and discuss the plans .

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February 7, 2012 · 10:38 am

West Norwood’s own Grandma Cake-Off!

As part of the West Norwood Slow Food Festival on 31st March  women (and also any willing men) over the age of 65 are invited to bring their favourite cake, bread or pastry to be judged by a TV chef from the BBC’s Great British Bake-Off!

Cake pictureIn-keeping with the philosophy of Slow Food – reconnecting people with the experience of their food – the idea of the cake-off is to bake with your child or grandchild, as to unite the generations across the family through the wonders of baking. Bring along your creative delights on Saturday March 31st to enter this exciting contest!

For further details, please contact Sarah  sarah@westnorwoodslowfoodfestival.co.uk / 07414 971 758 or visit Antonia at Beamish&McGlue, 461 Norwood Road SE27 9AH.

Visit the festival online at www.westnorwoodslowfoodfestival.co.uk  or follow on Twitter @WNslowfoodfeast

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February 6, 2012 · 10:38 am

Street Trees

Would you like to see more street trees in your neighbourhood? A few residents have spoken to local councillors about having more say where the council plants trees are planted and which type is planted. Street treeThe evergreen pictured in Lamberhurst Road is unusual for a street tree. Lime trees are not popular due to sugary nectar dropping onto parked cars during the flower season. Are trees with small round fruits ok or would a silver birch be better? Does a tree lined street increase property values?

If you are interested in influencing the trees in the West Norwood area please email Cllr Jackie Meldrum who will put you in touch with like-minded neighbours .

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February 2, 2012 · 12:38 am

Library consultation

Local councillors at the library building

Local councillors at the library

Your local councillors want a fully functioning library service for West Norwood. Our local library has long been at the centre of the community and a place to borrow books, hold meetings & social events or look up planning applications, to see friends, study, or even take a class or see a show.

Last year’s theft of the copper roof at West Norwood Library caused a great deal of damage and, to make matters worse, the subsequent discovery of asbestos has resulted in more delays and expense. The council is now awaiting detailed costs of the work to put this right. It will then have to identify funding for what could be extensive and expensive repairs.

Extensive repairs needed

Extensive Repairs Needed

In this current squeeze on council finances a creative and flexible approach will be needed to maintain West
Norwood’s Library services as with all services across Lambeth.

From now until 20th April, the council is holding a borough-wide consultation on the proposals for the future of the library service.

For details of those proposals & consultation see: http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/CouncilDemocracy/Consultations/ACSConsultations/LibrariesConsultation.htm

For  National Libraries Day local groups have organised an event to support the re-opening of the library – this Saturday 4th February at 2pm outside West Norwood Library.

There will be a public meeting on the evening of Thursday 8th March at Elmgreen School, Elm Court Road, SE27 9BZ ( 6pm for 6.30pm start) as part of the council consultation.

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January 30, 2012 · 10:48 am

Civic Awards 2012

Cllr Tina Valcarcel, Mayor of Lambeth

Cllr Tina Valcarcel, Mayor of Lambeth

2012 is the thirteenth year of Lambeth’s Civic Awards. These awards are made by the Lambeth Mayor to recognise local people who are making a difference in their local community. There is one borough-wide award and one for Norwood, Streatham, Brixton, Clapham & Stockwell and North Lambeth. And a Scarman award  for promoting equality & inclusion in challenging circumstances.

If  you know someone who freely gives of their time and who deserves recognition then nominate them for an award by downloading this form and post it back to Cllr Tina Valcarcel, Mayor of Lambeth by  Monday 20 February 2012

http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/554A261B-939F-4E8B-974F-94C44FB322A3/0/MayorCivicAwardNominationForm12.pdf

The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday 4th April

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January 29, 2012 · 4:16 pm

Cheviot Gardens rebuild

Cheviot Gardens sheltered housing scheme needs  to be rebuilt to provide comfortable & modern homes for older people. Architects have  worked with residents of Cheviot Gardens on ideas for the rebuild and now  neighbours are invited  to see and comment on the plans drawn up so far .

Cheviot Gardens SE27 0SU (close to the tennis club on Cheviot Road)  will be open on the evening of Thursday 9th February 7pm – 9pm.

In a few months time a planning application will be made for the rebuild of Cheviot Gardens – and then there will be an opportunity to formally comment on the plans.

Plan of the sheltered housing

Plan of the Sheltered Housing

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January 28, 2012 · 4:12 pm

School plan for St.Julian’s Farm Field

The Farm Field site

St.Julian's Farm Field site

The Family School wants to move from its site in Brixton and has recently bought the land known as St Julian’s Farm Field to use as  an alternative school. The Family School is a small school with  just over 10 children aged under 9. The children learn through play & activities rather than conventional lessons and the school plans to  keep most of the field green and natural with areas of wilderness. A small building will be needed for indoor activities.

The school is keen to get in touch with local people in the neighbourhood of  the Field and is planning  a public meeting towards the end of February or early March to discuss the plans and how the local community can be involved.

To find out more see : https://familyschool.pbworks.com

Phone Polly on  07989 173 391  or email  familyschoolster@googlemail.com

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January 20, 2012 · 1:08 pm

Slow Food Festival

Beamish & McGlueBeamish & McGlue , our local delicatessen, are presenting  West Norwood’s first Slow Food Festival  – a family friendly celebration of good food with cooking demonstrations, talks, a range of food stalls reflecting our rich culinary heritage , live  music and outdoor theatre performances.

The festival, funded by the London Mayor, will take place on Saturday 31st March 10am to 6pm in St Luke’s Church Gardens on Knights Hill SE27 0HS.

If you are interested in taking part in the Slow Food festival or want to book a stall please contact Sarah  07414 971 758  sarah@westnorwoodslowfoodfestival.co.uk

This spring weekend is a must for  inviting friends and family to see West Norwood at its best – with the Norwood Feast also due to return on Sunday 1st April!

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January 18, 2012 · 12:29 pm

Problems at the Snooker Club

Ann Kingsbury outside the Snooker club

Ann Kingsbury outside the Snooker club

Following residents concerns about noise and trouble from  the Snooker Club in Waylett Place of Norwood Road a public meeting has been arranged at 7.30pm on  Tuesday 7th February at Chatsworth Baptist Church Hall, Chatsworth Way, SE27 9HN.

The police , local councillors and solicitors representing the club will be present. All welcome.

If you can’t make the meeting but would like to put forward your views you can  get in touch with your local Lambeth councillor or Cllr Ann Kingsbury  on akingsbury@lambeth.gov.uk

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