Flower Show 2012
Why not enter this years flower show at the Country Show this weekend ( 20th & 21st July) in Brockwell Park?
Organised by Lambeth Horticultural Society there is a great range of categories to enter – flowers, vegetables, art, cake making and more. Something for everyone.
You need to hurry though – the deadline for entries is Thursday July 18th. Late entries are only accepted at the discretion of the Show Manager and are subject to a fee of 50p per entry.
For full details see:
Filed under Arts, Community / voluntary, Leisure
If swings, seesaws and slides are favourites with your children, then look no further than Brockwell Park with its fantastic playground and paddling pool makeover! Located between the Tulse Hill and Arlingford Road gates, the playground offers a host of varied equipment suitable for all ages, including infant swings, regular people swings, rope climbing gyms and wooden wendy houses. The water play is slightly further south, past the duck ponds , for little ones to enjoy water play, fountains and the sandpit, with plenty of grassy space for parents and picnic blankets. But beware – the water’s cold!
And afterwards, Brockwell Park Café SE24 0NG, situated at the top of the hill is the ideal spot for a refreshments and a fantastic view. Delicious hot meals such as aubergine parmagiana or chicken risotto served with choices of roast veggies, chips or salad. Good sandwiches, great coffee, a wide range of cakes and biscuits, milkshakes and nostalgic ice cream flavours are also on offer – all at reasonable prices.
Check out Park Opening and closing times here.
Filed under Community / voluntary, Kids, Leisure, Parks, Swimming Pool
Sixteen Feet invite you to its brand new adaptation of Wind in the Willows. Join Ratty, Mole and friends as they embark on an uplifting tale of adventure, high jinks and camaraderie. The production will take place in the magical surrounds of the Walled Garden in Brockwell Park and the audience will be encouraged to explore this beautiful setting in order to watch the story unfold.
For a more hands-on experience, children will have the opportunity to participate in workshops after daytime performances. Though this production isn’t just for the young it’s universal appeal will surely capture the imaginations of the young-at-heart too.
Tuesday and Thursday 11:30am and 2:30pm; Friday 2:30pm and 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 3pm and 6pm
Tickets weekdays: adults £8; children age 3-12 years £6
Weekends and evenings: adults £10.50 children age 3-12 years £7.50
For details see http://www.sixteenfeet.co.uk/
Fireworks in the park
This year Lambeth’s free firework display is at 8pm in Brockwell Park near Herne Hill. All gates, except by The Lido, will remain open and there will be tower lighting inside the park. Parking will be every limited in neighbouring streets. Buses to use from Norwood are the 3, 68, 196, 201, 322 or 468.
Its also the 200th anniversary of Brockwell Hall and there will be a fun fair, music , food, mulled wine, stilt walkers & morris men between 4pm to 9.15pm.
An event not to be missed – so if it rains on Saturday wear wellington boots!
(Please don’t bring fireworks for personal use)
Filed under Community / voluntary, Kids, Lambeth Council, Leisure, Parks
Tulse Hill station controlled parking zone
Residents in the streets close to Tulse Hill station have asked for the controlled parking zone to be extended into 3 new areas.
After much local consultation the proposals can be summarised as :
The proposals were published in the press on 27th November and 1st December as a formal Notice of Orders. (Download pdf)
Any objections to the Orders must be made in writing and sent to Barbara Poulter, Transport and Highways Group, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor, Blue Star House, 234-244 Stockwell Road, London SW9 9SP, by 22nd December 2009.
For more information call Lambeth Highways team on 020 7926 9000.
Filed under Local Business, Parking, Shopping, Traffic, Transport, West Norwood
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