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Ardlui and Chatsworth to get a green upgrade

Ardlui Road and Chatsworth Way sit above the old River Effra, one of London’s lost rivers which runs through south London. This can put the streets at higher flood risk – In the past, when there were fewer paved surfaces, this wouldn’t cause a problem because the earth would slow down the water’s progress and there was time for it to drain away. However, the tarmac and concrete in London mean rainwater enters sewers and underground waterways very quickly. At times of heavy rainfall, this can mean that they overrun and flood the street.

To tackle this in Ardlui and Chatsworth, Lambeth, with Sustrans, will be putting in “sustainable urban drainage” – on the surface, these will look like beautiful new green pavements with flower beds and plants. However, below the ground, they will be deep enough to slow down the progress of water, giving it time to drain away without flooding.

You can also help reduce flood risk by “depaving” your garden. The council can help you do with by providing tools, support and waste clearance. A number of local residents depaved their front gardens recently and we would be happy to put you in touch with the council officers running the programme if you’re also interested in this.

Edible Living – free gardening sessions support food growing – Lambeth Living talk Thurlow Park’s Lairdale estate

New food gardens are growing in Lambeth estates with a little professional help from Ruth Arnott, who has been hired by Lambeth Living to help residents make their gardens sustainable. One estate to benefit is Lairdale Estate, where Andy Begley is the resident with ‘green fingers’. “You blink and the tomatoes grow,” he says with a big smile. “People on the Estate really enjoy gardening, we have been taking turns for watering and we had weekly meetings in the garden.”

Do you want to be a Street Champion?

Does your street suffer from litter, dumped watse or dog fouling? Would you, and your street, be willing to work with the council to be a stop to it?

We know from speaking to residents that living in a clean street encourages a sense of belonging and pride is important to lots of people. We are comitted to maintaining clean streets and we want to work with you to riase the standards and ensure you can be proud of where you live.

By working with your neighbours and the council to find the best solution for your street you can have a direct impact on these issues.

As a Street Champion you will have access to:
1. a number of courses such as Gardening Advice /Engaging with your neighbours and DIY skills
2. Receive publis recognition for your contribution with a meet the Mayor day
3. Become part of our ‘Do the Right Thing’ campaign
4. Receive a free Street Champion pack to identify you as a Stree Champion

Getting involved in your community can bring real benefits, so if you like to know more please contact us or you can email the council on streetchampions@lambeth.go.uk

Opportunity for local craft workers – All Saints Church

The annual Community Autumn Fair run by 4ALL – Building Community in West Dulwich takes place on Saturday 20 September.

If you have things to sell – crafts, jewellery, foods etc – why not think about taking a stall? The cost is just £20. This is a great opportunity to connect with a really local audience.

For more information email Chrisopher at christopher@the-picks.co.uk or call 07432 118859.

Vital repairs to the old West Norwood fire station building 

A grant of more than £1.6million will mean that the South London Theatre Building Preservation Trust will be able to carry out vital repairs to the old West Norwood fire station building and restore its Victorian splendour – opening up its original main front doors for the first time in 100 years and making the building fully accessible to the public. To find out more read -http://www.hlf.org.uk/news/Pages/WestNorwoodOldFireStation.aspx#.U9LtUShY5SW

FUN PALACES: THE LAUNCH VIDEO

Fun Palaces are coming to West Norwood on the 4/5 October 2014. They are about fun and learning, participating and making together: a space where arts and sciences meet. 

Each will be unique, self-generating, self-supporting and local. If you’d like more information please go to this link – http://funpalaces.co.uk/ or check out the Norwood Fun Palace facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/groups/553780151397382/

FUN PALACES: THE LAUNCH VIDEO

It’s time! West Norwood Health and Leisure Centre to open on 28 July

Just in time for the start of the summer holidays, the leisure centre will be opening its doors to customers on 28th July.

Want to get stuck right in? Why not…

  • …join the gym, which will be opening on Monday 28 July at 6.30am. It’ll be open Monday to Friday to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.
  • …take the plunge in the brand new 25m pool, open from Monday 28 July between 12 to 8pm Monday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 3pm. After the first fortnight, the pool will move to standard opening times – take a look online.
  • …learn to swim – swimming lessons will commence from Friday 1 August

This is the third leisure centre to be opening by Lambeth Council in the last three years and we’re all very excited that it is coming to Norwood. We think it will be a great asset for local residents and another boost for the area.

Plans submitted for the Tulse Hill Hotel

An application to reopen the Tulse Hill Hotel, which has been closed for a while, has been submitted by Greene King. They have plans to invest in the space to make more use of the garden, improve the food service and offer 9 guest bedrooms.

For further details, please take a look at the Lambeth planning portal – http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications-and-policies/viewing-current-planning and look for planning applications 14/2219 and 14/02231.

Greene King have also applied for a variation to the licence, as this is necessary to carry out their plans to increase use of the garden. Comments are due by 30th June and you can take a look online for more information – http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/business-services-rates-and-licensing/licence-comments/current-licence-applications

The Edible Bus Stop on Norwood Road opened this weekend. Anna went to help plant with Cllr Braithwaite, cabinet member for sustainability and the environment, and Poppy Rupra, youth cabinet member for sustainability (and the Blue Peter gardener!)