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2010-11-16T02:29:00.003Z

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Consume Peckham - Cinema Wed 17th Nov

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Here is a sequel to last year's most popular local film. Don't miss it if you are interested in the future of businesses in Peckham, or the vibrant local social economy we have here, or local film making or other things! Come and enjoy and also support our own local independent Cinema.
This film will satisfy a variety of interests, and is followed by a celebration in our very own Bussey building, which now has a promising lively future.
The Copeland site where the Bussey is, just minutes from the Cinema, has been rescued from a plan to kill it off for a soul-less tram depot (see here for a 2007 article on the meaning of that: http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Croydon_tram_depot )
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WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 6.30 - 8.30 pm
New Film - Consume Peckham: Take 16
Peckham Multiplex
Admission £1.99

AFTERPARTY @ BUSSEY BUILDING
9 - 2.30 am
*Consume Peckham: Take 16* comprises sixteen short films focusing on a variety of local businesses. Together they build up an authentic portrait of Peckham’s rich and diverse local economy, as well as questioning how these different cultures are able to live side by side.The filmmakers from Chelsea College of Art & Design have immersed themselves within the community. The aim has been to build relationships and to gain the trust of the businesses whom they are seeking to observe, understand and represent.
From bread production to international shipping logistics; from bespoke fashions to the ever-busy greengrocer; Consume Peckham: Take 16 provides a snapshot of the varied and occasionally bizarre cultural mix that is to be found in South London’s most infamous postcode. See below for film synopses.
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FILM SYNOPSES:

| Melange Chocolate
Steven Williams, Sarah Bates, Kate Black
Run by self taught chocolatier Isabella, Melange Chocolate is a passionate addition to Peckham's gastronomic offering. Passing on her trade and talent to the local community through chocolate workshops, her specialist cuisine is made available to those with a keen taste for interesting, sometimes exotic flavours. With previous experience of other cultures and professions behind her; we explore the fusion between Isabella's chocolatier and the growing trade in the cultural melting pot that is Peckham.

| The Greyhound Pub
Joe Mania, Sophie Heath, Louis Yiallouris
The Greyhound is a pub set deep in the heritage of the local community. For locals Peter Hill and Brendon McCann, the pub is a vital part of their day to day lives. Having met thirty years ago in pubs in the surrounding area, the two have seen the community grow and alter around them. Whilst Peter can sing like Elvis and do maths like a mathematician; Brendon's passion lies in deer print shirts and silver belt buckles.

| Born and Bread
Isabel Gibson, Joe Myers, Jack Haslehurst
Born and Bread, a wholesale bakery in London caters for a widespread clientele, from the local delis of the surrounding area, to luxury food hall of Harrods. Exploring the process behind bread production, the documentary sees the varying forms of bread created, catering for all cultural tastes. Following the process from the ground up, this film explores the initial selection of ingredients; through to the mixing process and baking in a traditional wood burning oven. Following the delivery in the early hours of the morning, the bread is seen from preparation to baking; to packaging and delivery.

| Theatre Peckham
Yasameen Noorian, Sam Pavans de Ceccatty, Jessie May Peters
Established in 1985, Theatre Peckham is proud to be celebrating its 25th anniversary his year. Founded under the name New Peckham Varieties, the company has become an inspirational aspect of the community. Currently preparing for their Christmas performances, we follow rehearsals, as well as the variety of classes taught. Budding actors, singers and dancers attend the theatre, making the company a hub for local creativity. The vibrant and imaginative atmosphere found within the theatre is an exciting representation of young, creative arts within Peckham.

| Ryecraft Motors
Simon French, Jon Endres, Elaan Bourn
Ryecraft Motors is a Peckham based automobile workshop established in 1982. This short film document's several days worth of work from mechanic and owner Pete's perspective. Born in Cyprus, Pete was first introduced to automobile mechanics at the age of eight; an honest man who works a manual trade and runs his own business. Coming from a background of long hours, dedication and ambition, Pete and his workshop offers a glimpse into a skill now sadly in decline.

| The London Chroming Company
Dan Cooper, Joshua Stocker, Frasier Howie, Margarita Young
The London Chroming Company is one of Britain’s last traditional chroming facilities. Based on the Old Kent Road, the company was formed in 1979 by Mike Chamberlain and Phillip Lefelle. Hidden behind a non-descript façade, is an Aladdin's cave filled with car bumpers, grills, panels, and bubbling vats of chemicals. The film gives an insight into a long forgotten craft, most of which hasn’t changed for over a century, along with the personal stories of the individuals working there.

| Peckham Spares
Christian Jeffrey, Veronica Law, Tineshia Johnson
For over thirty years, Peckham Spares has assisted the local community with its mechanical needs. Now owned by Harry, the family run company is crammed with spares and catalogues for every vehicle imaginable. We observe the importance of the company to people within the local community, and see the vibrant personalities who work there. The atmosphere found within Peckham Spares, is a true reflection of the sense of community found in the area.

| Chaz Hairdressers
Didi Blackhurst, Tom Brushwood
Chaz Hairdressers is one of Bellenden Road's longest running businesses. Alongside his family, the owner George has opened his doors to the locals for over forty years. In an environment where businesses change hands frequently, this small shop has, in an essence, created a sense of community within itself. Any day in George's shop sees a diverse range of clients through it's doors. Alongside the day to day workings of this salon, the film reveals the unusual hobbies he practices on his premises.

| Gisella
Danny Wheeler, Marielle Jay, Chloe Hwang
Gisella is a bespoke fashion boutique based in Peckham Rye, started in 1991 by a mother and daughter. Working by appointment only they have developed a diverse range of clients and projects. Designing and making all their pieces on site the film documents a creative energy at work through a aspirational and unique business.

| Il Giardino
Andrew Baker, Haobo Chen, Helen Chesner
Eduardo Tello, chef proprietor of Il Giardino tells of humble beginnings and Peckham's culture. Catering for a varied palette, the restaurant creates an eclectic mix of Italian and Peruvian food; with the atmosphere of a Sardinian bistro. Eduardo sees his restaurant as an escape from the reality of urban life, priding itself in its family origins.

| The Bun House
Sophia Ray, Emil Placheta. Gabrielle Gerard
A traditional family run pub, The Bun House is based on Peckham High Street. With a strong community base this pub brings in an unusual juxtaposition of clientele, regulars of over twenty years sit alongside the youngsters. The once empty back room of the pub is now home to The Bun House Bandits - a group of young graduated artists who put on a monthly exhibition, producing work on site. This documentary delves into this dying breed of old English pub; and how the long term regulars interact with the younger artists infiltrating and changing their familiar surroundings.

| Urban Collections
Joel Baker, Greta Benediktsdóttir, Arwa Al-Balushi
Urban Collections is a small shop tucked away inside Sky Shopping City which caters for the young people of Peckham. What started out as two men selling hats on the street is now a fully fledged shop; still selling hats with jeans, t-shirts, jumpers, music and DVDs too. The welcoming owners use bright colours and loud music in attempt to lure the customer in; acting as a wider metaphor for a business that grabs every opportunity it can. The film considers the vision of two charismatic men whose ambition extends much further than their 5 metre wide establishment.

| The London Car Service Express
Jean Lopes, Ali Coggan, Kelsey Lampman
The London Car Service Express, a well established minicab company based in the heart of Peckham gives us an insight into the local area. We get up close to the inner workings of the business and the relationship between employees and their clients. With over fifty years experience between them, the cab drivers provide the viewer with an insight into the area; relaying personal encounters and personal perspectives on the local people.

| Ali's Greengrocers
Iona Davis, Natalie Doto, Josh Carpenter
The Greengrocers in Peckham are quiet and unassuming. Take a closer look and you’ll see the vibrancy and passion behind these stalls. This documentary focuses on the richness of the business, from the colours of the fresh fruit, and the relationship between the family members who run it. We observe the day to day workings of the store, and the touching personal relationships formed between a local greengrocer and the customers.

| Nimba Shipping
Bhav Mistry, Emma Noble, Morgan Winter
Nimba Shipping documents the process of transportation involved in shipping customer's goods from a small yard in Copeland Industrial Park, Peckham, out to Africa. We gain an insight into a service that connects Africa and Peckham physically through trade and logistics. Sarjoh the owner of the organisation along with his staff, friends, customers and passers by expose their working system, and their vital role in serving the community.

| Neil
Olivia Tytherleigh, Matt Flynn, Jessica Waters
Neil is the proprietor of five small business in Peckham. Through first hand observation of his diverse collection of business and anecdotes from Neil and his staff, this documentary aims to give an insight into those who provide a service for the Peckham community. With a primary focus on the coin operated Laundrette, a communal hub of Peckham; this dated practice is seen as integral to local community life.

Peckham future - public events

2010-11-09T02:27:00.002Z

The next stage of the Council's planning for the future of Peckham is beginning. There will be some formal consultation on their proposals next February. In preparation for this, and following Peckham Vision's successful Town Centre Forum meetings, the Council has organised two preview events to give us a chance to give some early feedback. One is on a Saturday day time and one a weekday evening to maximise the chances people can get there.
For anyone keen on a revitalisation of Peckham, and the town centre in particular, these are excellent chances to make a contribution and become better informed. It is really worth going to one of these events:

PUBLIC EVENTS:
- Saturday 27 November 2010, 12.30pm to 3.30pm,
Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, SE15
- Tuesday 30 November 2010, 6pm to 9pm,
Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, SE15

The Council says: "These will be informal sessions. People may come for part of the time if they wish. There will be displays and information on the key emerging preferred options for the Peckham and Nunhead area action plan (PNAAP). As well as an early opportunity to find out what direction the preferred options are heading in, this is a chance to give initial thoughts and reactions as an input into finalising the preferred options that will be consulted on next year."

Please come to one of these events, and also pass this information on to anyone else you know who lives or uses facilities in Peckham.
To help with the arrangements, if you think you can attend please
RSVP to futurepeckham@southwark.gov.uk

Background information:
Council/PNAAP:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200315/peckham_and_nunhead

Peckham Vision:
http://www.peckhamvision.org
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Town_Centre_Forum

Fri 29th Oct 7pm CLF Art Cafe

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NEWS FROM PECKHAM VISION
see the latest at: http://www.peckhamvision.org

You are officially Invited to a weekend of
FREE Celebratory CLF Launch Events
@ THE BUSSEY BUILDING
133 Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST
further info: http://www.clfartcafe.org

Launch event 1
FRIDAY 29th OCTOBER
7.00PM - 2.00AM
Free Admission before 11pm / £5 After

Do come and drop in to this celebration of the launch of the CLF Art Cafe, over 3 years of Bussey Building CLF Events and the Official Launch of one of London's leading cutting edge venues.

Come early between 7pm and 9pm when music will be low and background, suitable for hearing each other! So come also and mark the success of Peckham Vision's work to lift our spirits and our sights to what Peckham could become. Just last Saturday the CLF Art Cafe hosted the Peckham Town Centre Forum again and an enthusiastic meeting of people working together across a variety of interests for the future of Peckham. See http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Town_Centre_Forum

As many of you know we first started publicising events in the Bussey building in 2005 when we stumbled on the plan to demolish it and the adjacent 7 acre site for the tram depot. Fortunately TfL finally saw sense and concluded that it was the wrong thing to do for this key part of the town centre, and discovered it wasn't the right place for the tram depot anyway (see the report here http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Visions_for_Peckham#Latest_News ).

Over these last few years the Bussey building has revealed its significant potential as part of the burgeoning cultural world in Peckham. You can get a taste of some of this at the celebration this coming Friday and Saturday events in the Bussey building itself at the official launch of the CLF Art Cafe.

The CLF Art Cafe, developed by Mickey Smith, has been the host of many Peckham Vision events over the last few years, and other community events, and now has the permissions it needs to open full time:

from Friday 5th November:
the THE CLF ART CAFE will be open daily for
MUSIC / FOOD / ART / THEATRE / DANCE / FILM + WORKSHOPS
Opening times:
Tuesday to Thursday midday - 11pm
Friday & Saturday midday to 2am
Closed Sunday & Monday
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two launch events this weekend:
Friday 29th October - celebration event
Saturday 30th October Halloween Special event

FULL EVENT INFO: http://www.clfartcafe.org

LAUNCH EVENT 1
FRIDAY 29th OCTOBER
Doors are open at 7PM, with FREE Jamaican Rum Punch till 8PM, so pls. get there early + help us celebrate over 3 years of Bussey Building Events and the Official Launch of one of London's leading cutting edge venues.

LAUNCH EVENT 2
SATURDAY 30th OCTOBER
7pm - Late
Free Admission before Midnight / £3 After
A FREE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
music & cinema
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EVENTS ADDRESS
THE CLF ART CAFE
1/F + 2/F THE BUSSEY BUILDING,
133 Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST

from Friday 5th November:
the THE CLF ART CAFE will be open daily for
MUSIC / FOOD / ART / THEATRE / DANCE / FILM + WORKSHOPS
Opening times:
Tuesday to Thursday midday - 11pm
Friday & Saturday midday to 2am
Closed Sunday & Monday

Peckham town centre revitalisation

2010-10-16T23:25:00.002+01:00

News from Peckham Vision

The Peckham Town Centre Forum has evolved from the work of Peckham Vision and the Rye Lane & Station Action Group. It is bringing together anyone who is enthusiastic and wants to contribute to new thinking and actions to revitalise the town centre.

If you would you like to get actively involved in this work, please email info@peckhamvision.org, so we can link you in.

The Forum's next meeting is on Saturday 23rd October. We will be having a walkabout in the town centre in the morning to work on ideas for improving the street scene, think about the large development sites, and in the afternoon at the meeting discussing those and several other topical issues.

You can see some of the activity, that has led up to this, on the website at
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Town_Centre_Forum
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Rye_Station

And here are some recent articles commenting on our community initiative:
http://tinyurl.com/PV-Citynessblog
http://tinyurl.com/PV-in-AJ-article

Let me know if you would like any more information.

20 Sep 6pm Public Meeting Safety in Peckham

2010-09-19T01:03:00.002+01:00

Public safety concerns in Peckham
PUBLIC MEETING
to address community safety concerns of local people in Peckham after the recent murder and serious assaults in the area.

When: MONDAY 20th SEPTEMBER, from 6pm - 8pm
Where: Wickway Community Hall, St. George’s Way, SE15
* police and council officers will provide an update on the recent local issues including the police investigation
* police and council officers will provide information on where local people can go to get advice, support and help if they have concerns
Police from Southwark borough and the Met's Operation Trident will be attending with officers and councillors from Southwark Council.

ALL WELCOME
please pass this email and info onto anyone who may be interested.
The independent Southwark Police and Community Consultative Group (SPCCG)are hosting and chairing the meeting
Further information from SPCCG at:
www.peckhamsettlement.org.uk/spccg.htm
email: spccgroup@btconnect.com
phone: 0207 635 6490

good food & healthy living

2010-09-12T12:41:00.005+01:00

News for locals keen on good food & healthy living!
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Incredible Edible Todmorden NATIONAL conference in Peckham.
Saturday 9th October 9pm-4pm
at John Donne school, Woods Road, Peckham, LONDON SE15 2SW
For anyone interested in health, food growing, community sustainability or related things;
links to the New Peckham Experiment project.
Further information and booking form from http://www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk see also below.
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Dulwich Vegan and Vegetarian Society just launched
for people in East Dulwich & nearby neighbourhoods interested in
environmental and animal welfare & meeting to eat vegetarian / vegan food.
Contact thomasmicklewright@hotmail.com see more info below.
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The MONTPELIER PUB has had a revival! - newly refurbished, independent.
43 Choumert Rd on the corner with Costa Street, in the heart of Bellenden:
* fine local ales, organic wines, happy meat & fish
* http://www.themontpelier.net - 0207 635 9483
see also info below.
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From Incredible Edible in Todmorden:
NATIONAL conference in Peckham.
Saturday 9th October 9am-4pm
John Donne school, Woods Road, Peckham, LONDON SE15 2SW

Come and hear an uplifting and inspiring story about a Northern town's growing success and what this could mean to us here in Peckham, in Todmorden''s own words - "the home of the world famous Peckham Experiment".
Further information and booking form from: http://www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk
Incredible Edible Todmorden aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. Businesses, schools, farmers and the community are all involved. Vegetables and fruit are springing up everywhere. Public flower beds are being transformed into community herb gardens and vegetable patches.
Listen to thought provoking speakers like Professor Tim Lang. Hear Pam, Mary, Nick and Paul and others talk about being sustainable the Incredible Edible way, and hear the story of IET.

They have been inspired like many people around the world by the Peckham Experiment from 1920s - 1950. Let us, in modern Peckham, honour our history and also be inspired.
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From the Dulwich Vegan and Vegetarian Society
The Society is just being set up for people who are interested in the environment and animal welfare. We will soon be meeting up for monthly social events, eating vegan and vegetarian food and discussing these issues and swapping recipes. We will also be holding a stall in East Dulwich to raise awareness about these issues and dish out some lovely free vegan food!

If you are interested in the environment or animal welfare (no need to be vegan or veggie) then please contact: Thomas Micklewright
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from the MONTPELIER NEWS LETTER
http://www.themontpelier.net - 0207 635 9483

The Montpelier pub on Choumert Rd has had a revival. It was recently taken over by four friends from South London who know a thing or two about running great pubs. They set the up The Roebuck & The Trinity in Borough 7 years & 3 years ago respectively and through blood sweat & tears have turned them into well loved busy pubs. They've now set their sights on making The Montpelier a truly fantastic local.
The Montpelier will still very much be an independent pub, being run by Neil Watson who's one of the owners. He says
" We had been looking for a pub in this area for a while as one of us lives on Amott Rd and we have many friends around here. We really love the community feel of the area and felt that every community needs a good local pub which it was lacking. When the Montpelier became available we jumped at the chance"

So what will The Montpelier offer? " We know that if we get all the basics right customers will want to come back. So great drinks, sourcing quality local ales, organic wines and decent lagers & ciders. Delicious traditional home cooked food using organic free-range meat, sustainable fresh fish from F.C.Sopers in Nunhead and plenty of vegetarian options. Also great service, with lovely staff who'll always give a smile and genuinely want you to have a great time. "

The Montpelier has had a great refurbishment with an eclectic mix of furniture and feels a lot more homely. The front garden has been done up too and is the best place to get the evening sun. They will be open earlier in the day soon serving brunch and light lunches and there is also a quiz night coming up.
So Neil and the guy's have done the hard work now it's your turn. Come down, try it out and make it your local.

Peckham & Nunhead Free Film Festivals 5-12 September

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Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festivals start on Sun 5 September with a screening at the Pioneer Centre (Peckham Experiment).
All events are free and organised by local residents from Peckham and Nunhead. Full details are at www.freefilmfestivals.org but a summary is in the attached e-mail - with links to the individual pages about the events on the website. But these will need to be copied and pasted into yr. browser as too much work to do all the linking here! But you can also get all the info at the website: www.freefilmfestivals.org
Further info from Neil: neil@freefilmfestivals.org

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Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festivals
Sun 5 - Sun 12 September
www.freefilmfestivals.org

Sunday 5 September, 8pm
BEING ME AND ALSO US
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/details/21-being-me-and-also-us.html
The Pioneer Centre, Frobisher Place, Peckham SE15 2EE
Rare chance to see archive footage from the Peckham Experiment.
Outdoor screening. Booking in advance required - see website for details

Monday 6 September, 8pm
LOST CINEMAS OF SE15 (tour)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/details/18-se15s-lost-cinemas.html
A guided walking tour of SE15's lost cinemas

Tuesday 7 September, 1pm
MOTHER INDIA (U)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/details/17-classic-indian-movie.html
Southwark Asian Centre, off Nigel Road, Peckham SE15 4NU
Free screening for over 60s. Booking in advance required - see website for details

Thursday 9 September, 8.30pm
KOYAANISQATSI (Life Out of Balance) (PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/details/8-koyaanisqatsi-life-out-of-balance.html
Centre for Wildlife Gardening, 28 Marsden Road, Peckham SE15 4EE. Outdoor screening

Friday 10 September, 8pm
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH (PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/9-you-choose-the-film!.html
Nunhead Cemetery, Linden Grove, Nunhead SE15 3LW Outdoor screening

Friday 10 September, 8pm-12.20am
FILM-THEMED DANCE NIGHT
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/14-film-themed-party.html
Old Nun’s Head, Nunhead Green Come along after the film in the cemetery

Friday 10 - Sun 12 September
OPEN ART EXHIBITION(with a film theme)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/15-art-exhibition-open-submission.html
Nunhead Community Centre, opp Nunhead Green (12-5pm daily)

Saturday 11 September, 11am
JUNGLE BOOK (U)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/7-jungle-book.html
Buchan Road Community Hall, Buchan Road, Nunhead SE15 3HQ

Saturday 11 September, 2pm
PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF (PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/11-percy-jackson-and-the-olympians.html
Buchan Road Community Hall, Buchan Road, Nunhead SE15 3HQ

Saturday 11 September, 1-6pm
SHORT FILMS AFTERNOON
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/details/16-local-short-films.html
The Bussey Building, 311 Rye Lane SE15 4ST

Saturday 11 September, 8pm
THE BLUES BROTHERS (PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/10-hairspray.html
Peckham Rye (by the cafe), Strakers Road, Peckham SE15 3UA
Outdoor screening

Sunday 12 September, 3.30pm
SURF'S UP (PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/19-surfs-up.html
The Old Nun’s Head, Nunhead Green, Nunhead SE15 3QQ

Sunday 12 September, 7.30pm
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE(PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/20-napoleon-dynamite.html
The Old Nun’s Head, Nunhead Green, Nunhead SE15 3QQ

Sunday 12 September, 8pm
NOSFERATU (PG)
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/whats-on/all-the-events/details/12-nosferatu.html
Frank’s Cafe and Bar, Peckham multi-storey car park roof, Peckham SE15 5HP
Outdoor screening

Please check details at
www.freefilmfestivals.org before attending.

East Dulwich Sat 18 Sep - Meeting People From Different Cultures and Backgrounds

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To East Dulwich, SE22 and Peckham Rye lists on the PRN - not all of you in East Dulwich but best we can do on this list!
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Imagine!
Meeting People From Different Cultures and Backgrounds
Sharing food and ideas

East Dulwich Community Centre,
46-50 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL
Saturday 18th September 2010
5.30pm -9pm
Entrance by dish or donation
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The East Dulwich Community Centre invite YOU to an early Autumn Celebration Discovering different, cultures & communities in East Dulwich Imagine how we could understand each other better, by sharing ideas, music and food.
Please bring a dish representative of your country or your favourite dish to talk about and share, or a song to sing, dance…..

East Dulwich Community Centre,
46-50 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL
Saturday 18th September 2010
5.30pm -9pm
Entrance by dish or donation
For more information contact Kate Start
Email: Kate@ImagineHealth.org.uk

This event is funded by a Community Development grant from Southwark
Council

4th & 5th September events

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Some events next weekend, first weekend in September:
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FRIENDS OF PECKHAM RYE PARK SUMMER FETE
SATURDAY 4th September 12 noon till 5pm.
Our own local annual Village Fete, run by residents for residents.
For details, scroll down.
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PECKHAM EXPERIMENT ARCHIVE FILM & CELEBRATION
SUNDAY 5th September, 8.00pm - 10.00pm,
The Pioneer Centre, St Mary's Rd, London, SE15 2EE.
A rare chance to see archive film & find out what this was all about,
and why it is still important today to Peckham and the world.
For more information scroll down.
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COUNCIL DEMOCRACY COMMISSION CONFERENCE
SATURDAY 4th September 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
St George's Cathedral Southwark, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HY.
http://southwarkcouncil.createsend1.com/t/r/l/cdjthd/hyirxlid/r
For more information scroll down.
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FRIENDS OF PECKHAM RYE PARK SUMMER FETE
SATURDAY 4th September 12 noon till 5pm.
Fun Races for all the family - egg and spoon, sack races, 3 legged etc
Green gym, Face painting, Friends tea and cake marquee,
Crafts, Books, Plants, Vintage clothes, Charity and many more stalls,
Treasure map, Sparrow project,
Coconut shy, Punch and Judy,
Hog roast, PIMMS TENT, French Cider,
Doggie games
.....all at unbeatable prices!
Events:
1 pm - Children's fancy dress competition
2 pm - Fun Dog show

Organised by the residents for the residents of our local community!
Offers for help on the day to FOPRP@aol.com.
Contributions for the stalls books, plants or cakes stalls:
BOOK stall - call 0208 299 2680 for delivery or collection of books.
PLANTS - please leave outside 3 Elland Road, SE15. or call 079 684 16108.
CAKES - home-made cakes etc bring along on the day to the tea and cake marquee. Call 0770 446 3614
We welcome your support and let us all hope the SUN SHINES!!
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PECKHAM EXPERIMENT ARCHIVE FILM & CELEBRATION
SUNDAY 5th September, 8.00pm - 10.00pm,
The Pioneer Centre, St Mary's Rd, London, SE15 2EE
Special screening of archive film and reflections on the life of the Peckham Experiment.
This event launches the first Peckham Free Film Festival (www.freefilmfestivals.org).
a celebration of the life of the famous 1920s-1940s Peckham Experiment

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the opening of the Pioneer Health Centre, you are warmly invited to a special screening of archive footage and reflections on the life of the Peckham Experiment:
Sunday 5th September, 8.00pm - 10.00pm,
The Pioneer Centre, London, SE15 2EE
8.00PM: Welcome, refreshment and reflections
8.20PM: Two films:
* The Story of the Peckham Health Centre: the 1947 film of the work of the centre
* Pool of Information: film documentary by film-maker Jini Rawlings including reflections from Centre members and staff
9.15PM: Refreshments and music from the era

Please bring a picnic blanket and join current residents of the Pioneer Centre and people from Peckham and beyond for a celebration of the work of the Peckham Experiment: the inspiration it has provided over time, and the potential of a New Peckham Experiment to meet a range of contemporary challenges.
RSVP: ruthpotts@gmail.com to say if you are coming.
The Pioneer Centre is two minutes walk from Queens Road Peckham rail station

BACKGROUND see also http://thephf.org
The Peckham Experiment: An experiment in the living structure of society

Between 1926 and 1950 experimental biologists George Scott-Williamson and Innes Hope Pearce developed what was to became known as the 'Peckham Experiment', a pioneering project that set out to make health 'more contagious than disease'. Built around principles of self-organisation, local empowerment, organic farming and a holistic focus on social connection as fundamental to health, the learning from the Peckham Experiment is as relevant today as it was then.
In a time of climate change, the imminent peak and decline of fossil fuels and with levels of inequality in the UK reaching record levels (with negative impacts for all of us), the need for creative, participatory thinking about whole community well-being has never been more necessary. As the Peckham Experiment showed, healthy, equitable, economically resilient and environmentally thriving communities can be cultivated if we work together to make them happen. 70 years after the purpose-built Pioneer Health Centre opened, the legacy of the Peckham Experiment echoes through community initiatives around Peckham and beyond.
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COUNCIL DEMOCRACY COMMISSION CONFERENCE
SATURDAY 4 September from 1.30 to 5.30pm.Amigo Hall, St George's Cathedral Southwark, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HY.

A conference getting to the heart of local democracy
Tell the Council how to improve Southwark's Council Assembly, your local parliament. They want you to tell them how you would like to get involved in the debates and decisions on issues such as housing, transport and schools.
You are invited to a community engagement conference
http://southwarkcouncil.createsend1.com/t/r/l/cdjthd/hyirxlid/r ,
hosted by Southwark's democracy commission
at Amigo Hall, St George's Cathedral Southwark, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HY
on Saturday 4 September from 1.30 to 5.30pm.
There will be a keynote speaker and lots of opportunities to meet councillors, talk to other active citizens and for you to ask questions and give your views.

Southwark Council's democracy commission is aiming to bring the council closer to its residents, making it more accountable to them and more connected with their concerns. It was established in July this year and is made up of seven councillors.
For more details, to ask questions about the democracy commission or give your views
go to www.southwark.gov.uk/democracy
email democracy@southwark.gov.uk or
phone Julie Timbrell on 020 7525 0514.
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Camberwell Village Hall - planning application

2010-08-25T15:27:00.002+01:00

To the Camberwell list of PRN
for your information, In case you are not yet aware of this campaign:

NEWS FROM THE CAMBERWELL VILLAGE HALL CAMPAIGN
For a summary of the issues and the campaign, see the website http://www.camberwellvillagehall.com and click on the links at the top of the page.
Latest news from the Campaign is:
The House of Praise have made no attempt to engage with the community and have made no guarantees that the building will be available for community use outside of the church's own activities.
They have said that they hope to have at least 850 people for each Sunday service, and that about a third of the people arriving will come by car. However, there is provision for at least 1500 seats so that could equate to a lot of cars coming and going for each service (around 450). And with less than 50 car parking spaces available, that's a lot of people looking for somewhere to park.
In addition there is no evidence that it will benefit the local economy and they expect people to come from all over London.

You can still sign the petition To do so, click on the link below.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/camberwellvillagehallcampaign
And you can still send letters to the planning department about .
* Amenities and Regeneration
* Transport and Noise
* Consultation and the Arts in Camberwell
see website for information http://www.camberwellvillagehall.com

Bussey music+bar-b-q on the Panoramic roof, + PeckhamPlex charity film

2010-08-22T15:24:00.005+01:00

Some events in Peckham town centre next weekend:

BUSSEY PANORAMIC ROOF SUMMER BAR-B-Q + MUSIC
CLF Weekender 2010 free August Bank Holiday weekend festival
Saturday 28th August 4pm - 10pm on the Bussey building roof
Friday + Saturday 9pm - late on floors 1+2
Venue: The CLF ART CAFÉ, 133 Rye Lane
Admission: FREE
see further information below.
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CINEMA FILM - CHARITY SCREENING
28th AUGUST 12noon at PeckhamPlex Cinema, Rye Lane
MICHAEL JACKSON'S - MOONWALKER
Tickets £3.99 Available from the box office or www.peckhamplex.com
see further information below.

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FURTHER INFORMATION
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THE CLF WEEKENDER 2010
FREE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND FESTIVAL
a chance to experience the fabulous panoramic experience on the Bussey roof on Saturday 28th August, five years after we first heard it was to be demolished for the tram depot. Now the threat has gone completely as TfL discovered it was in fact the worst site for the tram depot. - see http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Bussey_Building

Dates: Friday August 27th + Saturday August 28th
Times 1: Fri August 27th 10pm to 5am
Times 2: Sat August 28th 4pm - Late
Venue: The CLF ART CAFÉ
Address: 1st, 2nd, 5th floors The Bussey Building
133 Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST
Admission: FREE

On level 5 The PANORAMIC ROOF offers one of the best views of London anywhere in the capital, and will be -
serving up the best in local live music,
great food with award winning Jamaican Jerk SKA-B-Q,
CLF Cocktail bar [Jamaican rum punch, moujitos + more]
Interactive DJ exploration on levels 1 + 2
And, best of all, the CLF WEEKENDER is 100% ADMISSION FREE!

For Info, updates and footage of past projects + info on future events, visit:
http://www.myspace.com/clfplanet

THE CHRONIC LOVE FOUNDATION [CLF]
http://www.clfplanet.com
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CHARITY SCREENING
arranged by PeckhamPlex Cinema for Heal the World for Children
at our very own independent Peckham Cinema

MICHAEL JACKSON'S - MOONWALKER
28th August 2010 marks the weekend in which the late Michael Jackson would have celebrated his 52nd birthday. In honour of this occasion, PeckhamPlex Cinema is screening the movie Moonwalker. All proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to Heal The World For Children, a not-for-profit organisation that provides benefits and events for sick and underprivileged children in the local area.

For more information please visit: peckhamplex.com or healtheworldforchildren.org

28th AUGUST 12noon Tickets £3.99
Available from the box office or www.peckhamplex.com

Rye Passage Fri 20 Aug 2.30pm

2010-08-16T02:32:00.002+01:00

Improvements to Rye Passage: a celebration
Friday 20 August 2.30pm
in Rye Passage near the Peckham Rye end
If you are around, do come and join us to celebrate the completion of phase one of the Rye Passage improvements.

WHERE IS RYE PASSAGE?
As you walk along Nutbrook Street in the direction of Peckham Rye and pass Anstey Road, you come to a road sign saying Troy Town and a passage way called Rye Passage.
The Troy Town road name plate is all that is left of some Victorian terraced houses bombed during the second world war, and now occupied by the senior residential home formerly called Wilkinson House and now Cherrycroft. We think also that what is now Dewar Street was also called Troy Town originally. To confuse matters further about names, in 1952 after the war, the new block of flats built by Camberwell Housing Association for the elderly between Rye Passage and Nigel Road was named Troy Town flats.
Rye Passage runs alongside and between the boundaries of Cherrycroft and Troy Town flats, and crosses the end of Relf Road, and comes out opposite the Rye Hotel, at the northern triangle of Peckham Rye between East Dulwich Road and Nigel Road.

HISTORY
It has a very long history as a public right of way before the houses and streets were built in the 19th century. Now it provides a lovely oasis from traffic in the hurly burly of the surrounding roads, as well as a very important pedestrian route between Peckham Rye and the surrounding area to the west.
For many years the part of the Passage, which is near the join with the path coming from Dewar Street, has been a mess with corrugated iron, deteriorating fences, rubbish dumping, a blind corner which people could hide behind and anti social behaviour of various obnoxious sorts.
During the Bellenden Renewal Scheme (1997-2007), local residents suggested improvements to Rye Passage, especially to remove the blind spots caused by the line of the fences. But we were unsuccessful in getting it into the programme. However, we successfully applied for funding from the council's Cleaner Greener Safer initiative, for which we are very thankful.

IMPROVEMENTS
Phase one has now been completed by the Council. In agreement with the Camberwell Housing Association, there is a new fence and gates along the Troy Town flats boundary, and new gates at the entrance from Relf Road to stop car parking which was the source of some of the anti-social behaviour. Phase 2 will create improved visibility through the design of the fence on the other side of the passage once the Japanese Knotweed in the Cherrycroft garden has been eliminated.
Public safety has already been boosted, and the appearance of the area substantially improved. See the pictures in the attached poster, and also at http://www.bellenden.net/category/road/rye-passage The dream we always knew was possible is slowly taking real shape.

For further information contact: Eileen
Bellenden Residents' Group (BRG) http://www.bellenden.net

Memories campaign for the re-opening of Dulwich Leisure Centre Sept 2010

2010-08-05T10:16:00.001+01:00

Have you ever used the Dulwich Baths in East Dulwich Road, opposite Goose Green? It was opened in 1891 so there will be people living in Peckham and nearby, or known to people living here, who have used it during the many years in the last century. If you have elderly neighbours do ask them if they have any memories of it. It is reopening, fully refurbished for this next century, in September. People with memories and stories of the pool are invited to speak to Julie Vindis asap.
See information below.
Her contact details are:
email: Julie.Vindis@southwark.gov.uk
phone: 07973 753014
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EMAIL FROM JULIE VINDIS, SOUTHWARK COUNCIL
In the run up to the re-opening of the Dulwich Leisure Centre in September I am putting together a 'Memories' campaign.

I am very keen to speak with anyone that has memories of using the Dulwich Baths since it opened on 25 June 1891. For example:
a) Celebrations held at the baths - weddings, christenings or historical announcements
b) War time use of the baths
c) Use of the first and second class pools and washing facilities
c) Olympic training/ Guinness Book of Record attempts, swimming galas or something else perhaps covered by the media of its time?
I would be delighted to speak with people if they believe they are the longest user of the swimming baths, or have used it for a quirky reason other than swimming!

The reason for this request is that the best archive footage, photos, stories, people I can pool together (sorry about the pun!) I will be sharing with local TV, radio and the press in the run up to the re-opening and indeed well after. So please send me an email with your story and contact details and will be back to you within 24 hours or sooner. A picture says a 1000 words, so if you have a photo, old newspaper or even footage to support your story then that would be brilliant! You can contact me at: julie.vindis@southwark.gov.uk

I have to move rather quickly with this campaign and have all my editorials ready by early September, so please don't delay if you've got a story to share then send it over as soon as possible. Ask family and friends that used to live nearby, local residents, local historians - anyone with a smashing story to tell!
Best regards
Jules
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Julie Vindis, Stakeholder Communications Manager
Investing in Leisure Programme - Southwark Council
www.southwark.gov.uk/InvestingInLeisure
3C/D21 160 Tooley Street, SE1 2TZ
07973 753014

Peckham and Nunhead free film festivals

2010-07-31T22:35:00.002+01:00

New website is launched for the Free Film Festivals in Nunhead and Peckham in September. See http://www.freefilmfestivals.org and more information below.
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Peckham and Nunhead free film festivals

'Free Films Festivals' is a community group formed in 2010 to promote free film screenings in neighbourhood venues.
This September we're launching our first two free film festivals with a great series of films and film-making workshops across London SE15 - all free. For more information and developing film programmes see: http://www.freefilmfestivals.org
There will be free outdoor films on Peckham Rye, Nunhead Cemetery and the Centre for Wildlife Gardening in Peckham. Plus great films at a host of other venues in SE15 and free film-making workshops too.
Details of all the screenings are still being finalised so all films and venues and subject to changes at this stage.

The best way to keep in touch is to subscribe to our e-mailing list: http://www.freefilmfestivals.org/subscribe.html Your details will not be given to anyone else or used for any other purposes.

Why not start off by voting for the film you want to see at the Nunhead Cemetery screening on Friday 10 September. Just use the buttons on the home page to select from the three films. http://www.freefilmfestivals.org

And if you'd like to organise a screening as part of the festival (or even organise your own free film festival elsewhere in the country) we'd love to hear from you.

Further information
info@freefilmfestivals.org
http://www.freefilmfestivals.org

email from Burgess Park Action Group - 31 July deadline for further comments

2010-07-27T03:00:00.002+01:00

As mentioned in the earlier email with the Council's letter, here below is the email from the Burgess Park Action Group.
Further information from: Burgess Park Action Group: contact@3acorns.co.uk
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EMAIL FROM BURGESS PARK ACTION GROUP

Dear Southwark Resident
Many thanks to those of you who have helped in so many ways over recent weeks. Following very wide community objections to various aspects of the LDA masterplan produced for Burgess Park 6 weeks ago, the council has modestly revised the plans, dropping some of the proposals.

The revised proposals are on the council's website and the deadline for responses to this new proposal is this Friday, 30th July. The email address is des.waters@southwark.gov.uk

BPAG has drafted a letter that you might like to base your responses on, following consultation on our Facebook Page. Please feel free to adapt or personalise as you see fit. The text is below. If you could get an email in, we would be very grateful.

Many thanks
Donnachadh McCarthy
Spokesperson
Burgess Park Action Group
contact@3acorns.co.uk
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DRAFT OF A POSSIBLE LETTER FOR COMMENTS ON COUNCIL'S REVISED PROPOSALS
To: Southwark Council's Burgess Park Project Board

Dear Des Waters
Re: Consultation on latest proposals for Burgess Park

Thank you for re-opening the consultation period for the proposals for Burgess Park and agreeing already to some modifications following concerns expressed by many local resident and amenity groups.

I would like to express my support for the following:
1/ Improving the Walworth Road entrance but would ask that you do not remove the healthy mature trees in this area.
2/ Proposed removal of derelict roads at New Church Road, Neate Street, Calmington and Longcroft etc
3/ Abandoning the £1 million plan to rip up the canal avenue and move it 3 meters to the north and to save the 180 cherry trees.
4/ The decision not to bulldoze the landscaped area to the north of the Wells Way Library.
5/ The decision not to destroy the western one of the two wooded hills at the western end of the lake.
6/ The decision to preserve the central wildflower meadow following your decision to locate the BMX track elsewhere.
7/ The decision to preserve all of the woodland clumps along St Georges Way.
8/ The decision not to proceed with the massive and expensive expansion of the lake to bisect the park to the south.
9/ The expansion the New Church Road wildlife area.
10/ Planting of new trees
11/ The use of a borehole to use aquifer water to fill the lake rather than tap-water as at present.
12/ The repair of the current lake and installation of nesting islands.

Things I Would NOT like to see in final master plan or Phase 1
1/ I do not want to see you bulldoze a new wide path along a straight line from Old Kent Road to St George's Church through lake and destroying two wooded wildlife areas. I see nothing wrong with the lovely meandering path there currently and fail to see the purpose of spending £200,000 on this pointless proposal.
2/ Oppose completely the proposal to bulldoze all of the existing Old Kent Road entrance and would prefer to instead to see some limited modest refurbishment.
3/ I do not want to see the central playground bulldozed on Wells Way and started from scratch on Albany Road. Please instead refurbish the current playground.
4/ I do not support the bulldozing of the beautiful glade opposite Bath House and the hill adjacent to it.
5/ I do not support your proposal to bulldoze entire mound from Bath House to Lime Kiln to Albany Road, including the woodland and cycle track.
6/ Please do not bulldoze the cycle track.
7/ I do not want the creation of 100,000 (down from 120,000), 60,000, 15,000, 20,000 and 5,000 events areas, now totalling 200,000 instead of 220,000 for largest events, as detailed in the events map in the master-plan.
8/ I would like to see the protection of a pathway from Southampton Way to Portland Street.
9/ I do not want to see removal of between 200- 600 existing trees.
10/ I do not want to see destruction of 3 existing woodland areas (the one adjacent to the cycle track mound, by western border of the lake and by the 3 meter path through the bird nesting lake by the northern lake boundary).

In addition to the above I would like to see the following positive things added to project:
1/ Please refurbish the major play area on Wells Way rather than bulldoze it
2/ Add at least a thousand new trees and improve and expand wildlife areas and links between wildlife areas of the park
3/ Complete the integration of the cleared MOL sites along New Church Road into the park.
4/ install proper entrance at Southampton Way which is a very well used but ignored entrance to the park.
5/ Provide funding to make the park an Eco-park i.e. energy efficiency, renewable heat, renewable electricity, on-site composting, recycling, elimination of pesticide use, rainwater-harvesting, borehole etc
6/ Use the money proposed to be wasted on bulldozing of hills and woodlands and OKR entrance on prioritising in Phase 1, the installation of satellite play for various communities around the park

I look forward to seeing your latest plans further improved and hope the council will continue to work to repair and improve the existing park, rather than as in the original LDA masterplan bulldoze so much of the park and starting again.

Yours sincerely,
A. R. Resident

Burgess Park - latest news from Council - 31 July deadline for comments

2010-07-27T02:50:00.002+01:00

I have been asked by the Council to send you the latest news from them on how they have responded to recent concerns about Burgess Park, and which I circulated earlier through this email list. They point out that they can continue to receive comments on the latest developments until 31st July.
So it seems reasonable and sensible to send this latest information. I have also been asked by the Burgess Park Action Group to circulate further information from them which I will do in a separate email.

I try hard to avoid overburdening this email list and so apologise for such a lot of information in a short space of time on one topic. But once this flow started it seemed right to complete it.

EC - distributor and manager for the PRN informal voluntary email list
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From: Miller, Ruth
Cc: Waters, Des; Towers, Rebecca
Sent: Wed Jul 21 17:10:21 2010
Subject: Sent of behalf of Councillor Hargrove regarding Burgess Park

LETTER FROM COUNCILLOR HARGROVE
Dear Resident

Throughout July we've been gathering further views on the latest proposals for Burgess Park, and incorporating them with the extensive consultation we've been doing over the last 16 months (more than 25 events and over one thousand responses in various forms). Some proposals have been supported, but there are others you are unhappy with, and we have listened to you.

Public meeting on 20 July
At a public meeting on 20 July the council set out what it had heard from this consultation and the possible changes to address these, in the first part of the £4.5m project.

The meeting was well attended, with lively debate and strong views. A great many of the people there were supportive of the revisions, many saying they were happy with how the council has listened, and the changes we've incorporated. These are set out below.

I also provided, and repeated, my complete reassurance that there is no proposed amphitheatre at all in the plans for the park.

Proposals outlined at the meeting
We think there is general agreement on converting redundant roads to park, improving entrances and boundaries , improving accessibility and footpaths, planting new gardens at St. George's Way, introducing a play area for older children, and installing new signage, seating, litter bins, and new railings and so we propose these should go ahead.

However, there were mixed opinions on areas such as biodiversity and sports provision, location of play and adventure areas, when to improve the lake, and whether to do the canal, and as a result we have made some changes.

We will now not be removing the trees along Canal Walk, St George's Way and Cobourg Road, we will not be reinstating the canal, we will not be filling in the underpass and we will not be expanding the sport hub, among others.

For a full list of the elements that we propose to keep, and changes we propose to make, in the plans, click on this web page:
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200280/burgess_park_transformation/1719/latest_developments

Extra Funding
The council will also continue to seek more funding for more improvements, which will be carried out alongside the revitalization project work. These works are food growing areas near the Surrey Canal Walk, outdoor gyms and local play areas and a national standard BMX track.

Consultation opportunities
Don't forget, you still have a chance to give us your thoughts, and we'd welcome your feedback not only on the plans, but on these recent proposed changes we've made. You have until July 31 to give us your views on the above, as well as the opportunity to give your views when the planning application of the project is submitted, later in the year.

I'm passionate about making sure we make the most of this opportunity - chances like this come around only once in a generation, and I'm determined to see that we make the most of it. With your help we can make sure this project is a success, and we can make the park something that the whole borough can be proud of. I'm grateful for the time and energy that everyone has shown in getting involved in this project, and I look forward to seeing the huge improvements these changes will bring to Burgess Park.

Councillor Barrie Hargrove, cabinet member for transport, environment and recycling at Southwark Council.
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Further information from:
Ruth Miller
Burgess Park Project Manager
Southwark Council
Environment & Housing Dept
Public Realm Division
PO Box 64529
London SE1 5LX
07967 662 495

Sat 31 July Peckham Power event

2010-07-27T02:43:00.002+01:00

Peckham Power invites you to its next meeting:
Saturday 31 July
at Bellenden Old School, 165 Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4DG
All are welcome.
From 1.00pm bring and share light refreshments
2.00pm meeting with two topics
Further details below. For further information:
email info@peckhampower.org, or
phone and leave a message on 020 7617 7650.
http://peckhampower.org
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Peckham Power is a local, community-led energy infrastructure project, with the aim of helping people to use and generate energy sustainably, whatever their income.
The Peckham Power members' event on Saturday 31 July will be at Bellenden Old School, 165 Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 4DG, between 1-5pm All are welcome.
1.00pm bring and share light refreshments
2.00pm meeting with two topics:

1. DOMESTIC LOFT INSULATION
practical presentation and answer and question session on domestic loft insulation from Peckham Power trustee Jack Kelly, and local architect Clyde Watson who has many years' experience of working with housing associations and on other properties.
2. PECKHAM POWER FUTURE DIRECTION
discussion of what you want from Peckham Power and Peckham Power's future irections. For instance, what are the energy needs you have right now that you want help with?

If you have ideas for what you'd like to see Peckham Power doing but can't get to the meeting, please send them to us either
email info@peckhampower.org, or
phone and leave a message on 020 7617 7650.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 31 July,
Best wishes,
Jack, Gordon, Anna, Clyde and Lesley
part of the Peckham Power team

Bellenden Road Nature Garden opening 1st August

2010-07-25T15:37:00.002+01:00

The Centre for Wildlife Gardening invites you to the official opening of the Bellenden Rd Nature Garden, opposite Highshore Rd school, at the Peckham High Street end of Bellenden Road.
On Sunday 1st August between 11am - 3pm
ribbon cutting at 11am by Cllr Mark Glover .

The Bellenden Road Nature Garden is a peaceful haven promoting wildlife gardening in an urban setting and will provide an opportunity for nature study by local children

All invited to celebrate the opening of the garden and participate in activities for all the family including:
Minibeast hotel making
Planting activities
Games
Face painting
Cake and refreshments
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
London Wildlife Trust has been creating a small urban community wildlife garden in Peckham. The Bellenden Road Nature Garden has been developed on the site of a former tree nursery and has recently undergone extensive re- landscaping with the aid of a grant from Southwark Council's Cleaner, Greener, Safer fund.
The Nature Garden opens on 1st August and will promote environmentally friendly and sustainable wildlife gardening practices to the wider public and provide an opportunity for nature study by local schools.
The garden has a variety of mini- habitats including native broadleaf hedgerow with emergent trees, mature broadleaf trees, Stag Beetle loggery, and wildflower borders. Features include a grassy central social mound with sleeper benches, wheelchair accessible path, raised flower beds, standing tree trunk sculpture, minibeast village and pergola for climbing plants.
The Bellenden Road Nature Garden has been established for education and amenity purposes for local schools, community groups, and for residents and workers to use and enjoy. The site is situated opposite Highshore School, a special secondary school for children of mixed needs.
Throughout the planning and development stages of the garden the London Wildlife Trust worked in consultation with students from Highshore School to generate ideas for the main features of the garden.
The garden will be open to the general public and accessible to all. Its appeal is as a relaxing and peaceful haven in the midst of a busy and built up area, where members of the community can undertake quiet recreation and environmental studies. Local schools, residents and volunteers will be involved in further development of the garden.

Further information from:
Ashley White
Conservation Projects Officer Southwark
Centre for Wildlife Gardening
28 Marsden Road
London, SE15 4EE
Tel: 020 7252 9186
Email: awhite@wildlondon.org.uk
www.wildlondon.org.uk

GARDEN FOR A LIVING LONDON
Do one thing to create a wildlife and climate friendly garden
Make your pledge at www.wildlondon.org.uk/gardening
London WildlifeTrust - Protecting London's wildlife for the future.

The London Wildlife Trust is part of a network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the UK, working under the umbrella of The Wildlife Trusts Partnership, the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to wildlife protection.

29 July film: brave & visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia

2010-07-24T15:28:00.001+01:00

See below an invitation to a community event for everyone of any faith and none to a screening of an award-winning documentary on
Thursday, July 29th from 7pm-9pm
All Saints Church, Blenheim Grove, Se15.
More information below about the screening, and about the film at http://www.praythedevilbacktohell.com/v3/
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Women for Women International
In association with
All Saints Church, Peckham
Presents a special screening of
PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL

You're Invited!
29th July from 7pm-9pm at All Saints Church, Peckham
Blenheim Grove, Peckham, London SE15 4QS

PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL
Gini Reticker o USA 2008 o 1h12m o DVD o 15

Join us on Thursday, July 29th from 7pm-9pm at All Saints Church, Peckham for a screening of the award-winning documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell followed by Q & A and discussion.
Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the gripping account of a movement of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by a decades-old civil war.
Click here to watch the trailer. http://www.praythedevilbacktohell.com/v3/

For more Info contact:
gseilern@womenforwomen.org
T: 020 7922 7765 M: 077 8885 3677
www.womenforwomen.org

23-25 July Blenheim Grove Open Studios

2010-07-17T20:23:00.002+01:00

Invitation below from the artists and creative enterprises under the Arches in Blenheim Grove, SE15 - another cluster of creative enterprises in Peckham town centre. See Http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Town_Centre and click on 'vibrant artists communities'
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INVITATION FROM THE ARCHES, BLENHEIM GROVE

Summer Open Studios in Peckham

Before you rush away on your vacations come along to see a curiosity of new works by the artists, ceramicists, sculptors, jewellers and makers at the Arches, Blenheim Grove.
Loraine Rutt, Laura Moreton-Griffiths, Debbie Randall, Roy Middleton, Georgina Corrie, Jane Muir, Cathy Hart, Carolyn Tripp, Eunice de Pascale, Catherine McLeod, Sam Hills and others, open their studios to the public over the first weekend of the summer holidays.

PV Friday 23 July - 6pm to 9pm
Open Saturday 24 July and Sunday 25 July - 12 to 6pm
Arch 191 Blenheim Court
48-50 Blenheim Grove, London SE15 4QL
(tucked away in the arches under Peckham Rye Station,the other end of Blenheim Grove from Bar Story)

more information from:
LAURA MORETON-GRIFFITHS
40c Grove Park
London SE5 8LG
UK
Mobile +44(0)79 4978 5118

enquiries@lauramoretongriffiths.com

Area10 Arts Space in Peckham Urgently Needs Your Support

2010-07-10T01:12:00.005+01:00

The big historic warehouse Eagle Wharf, behind Peckham Library, used to be the home of Whittens Timber and was at the end of the canal that came all the way to the heart of Peckham, until 1972. The warehouse is now the home of Area 10 Arts Space, which has played a key role in developing creative enterprises in Peckham. The Council propose to sell the building for commercial development. A strong campaign to seek a change in the Council's plans is now under way. See below for details and here http://www.savearea10.org to sign the petition.
Further information from:
Dimitri Launder email.  dimitri.area10@googlemail.com
Lina Jungergård email.  jungergard@gmail.com
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FROM THE CAMPAIGN:
Area10 Arts Space in Peckham Urgently Needs Your Support
Area10 is calling out for support to help save and develop Peckham’s largest arts and performance space. Area10 and its associated artists have been in the warehouse space behind Peckham Library for the past eight years, and have developed it into one of the most exciting arts spaces in London. Along with studio and rehearsal space for artists, they host and organise a wide variety of international art exhibitions, workshops, performances, an audio-visual lab, and other collaborative events.

Area10 has recently been informed by the Council that they do not intend to renew the lease beyond the 15th July. Its artists have been given just two weeks to find and secure new premises, transport all artworks, and terminate all events in Peckham. The venue is much loved by local people, and has helped over 4,000 artists, local organisations and community groups. It has brought audiences in excess of 35,000 to Peckham, boosting local businesses and helping to make Peckham a vibrant and creative area.

The organisation has been fund-raising for repairs and improvements to the building, which would help transform it into a world-class arts space, and was aiming to work closely in consultation with local residents to achieve this ambition. However, the Council has indicated that financial pressures may mean it has to sell the building to private developers for demolition and redevelopment.

Termination of the lease will mean all future workshops, events and exhibitions will need to be cancelled, including partnerships with Battersea Arts Centre, the Thames Festival, Edinburgh Festival, London Design Week, Jeunes Talents du Cirque and the Wallis Gallery, . The organisation has helped bring significant investment into the local area through grants, arts funding, visitors and in-kind support, and this investment will also cease. So too will its education partnerships with The Royal College, Goldsmiths, University of the Arts, Camberwell College, London College of
Communication, Wimbledon, Central St.Martins, and the educational opportunities it gives to many young and unemployed people in the area.

Do you think Peckham should have its own inspirational arts space, instead of having the building replaced with high rise flats or another supermarket?

If so, please sign our Call for Support at http://www.savearea10.org and add your comments – whether you have enjoyed events at Area10, participated in workshops, or just want to see Peckham retain this exciting and vibrant arts space.

It would also help us if you have time to write to your local Councillors and MPs giving your support for saving Area10, and asking the Council to work with the organisation to develop it into a long term arts and performance space that Peckham can be proud of:

Peter.John@Southwark.gov.uk, harmanh@parlament.uk,
Veronica.Ward@Southwark.gov.uk, Fiona.Colley@Southwark.gov.uk,
Althea.Smith@Southwark.gov.uk,Sunil.Chopra@Southwark.gov.uk,
Barrie.Hargrove@Southwark.gov.uk

To see the kind of activities Area 10 hosts and supports, click the gallery at the bottom of the website - http://www.savearea10.org

Press Contacts
Dimitri Launder
mob. 079 7356 8357
email.  dimitri.area10@googlemail.com

Lina Jungergård
mob. 079 4647 6257
email.  jungergard@gmail.com

Burgess Park developments

2010-07-07T09:31:00.003+01:00

Further to the news about local concerns on the plans to develop Burgess Park, the council is holding some consultation and drop-in events. These are:

* 8 July - walkabout and workshops, 6pm, Burgess Park sports club
* 10 and 11 July - walkabout and workshops, 10am to 4pm, Chumleigh Gardens
* 20 July - public consultation event, 5pm to 7pm, Thurlow Lodge, 1 Thurlow St, London, SE17 2US
* 31 July - consultation feedback drop in session, 10am to 4pm, Chumleigh Gardens
* You can also drop in to the Chumleigh Gardens café to see the plans for the park and leave your comments in the comment book there, or email ruth.miller@southwark.gov.uk.

You can read more:
* about the plans at www.southwark.gov.uk/burgesspark.
* at www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200280/burgess_park_transformation/1719/latest scroll to the end of that page and click on:
* Response to Burgess Park Action Group consultation
* Frequently asked questions
The full letter from the Council is below.
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LETTER FROM COUNCIL
You may have heard recently in the local press and on television about plans for the redevelopment of Burgess Park. The council would like to take this opportunity to tell you directly about the next steps involved in unlocking the potential of the borough's largest green space.

For too long Burgess Park has been 'unfinished' and in the past improvements have been piecemeal and without a coherent vision. In December 2008, members of the public shared their ideas on how to improve Burgess Park through consultation and a Facebook campaign and helped support our bid to the GLA for money to invest in the park. In March 2009 it was announced that Burgess Park had won £2m from the Mayor of London, and it received a further £4m in match funding from the Aylesbury New Deal for Communities.

Since then Southwark Council's parks team has been busily working to turn the £6m into visible improvements to one of London's most deserving open spaces, extensively consulting with community groups and partners. Between May and October 2009 we ran a design competition for the park, and members of the public were invited to meet the two shortlisted designers, see their plans and ask questions. Based on residents' feedback, LDA Design was awarded the contract. In March the designs were sent out for public comment. The proposals you see now have been shaped by those comments and suggestions - there have been over 20 events, meetings and workshops since last December involving over 600 local people, plus a dedicated Facebook group.

We believe the development is an amazing opportunity to realise the full potential of Burgess Park. The plans to date propose: An increase in the amount of green space in the park for residents to enjoy The creation of new children's play facilities
A new café in Chumleigh Gardens Improvements to the lake and sports facilities
A safer park - improved entrances, redundant roads removed and a new path network created A park with richer and more diverse habitats, supporting existing biodiversity and helping new wildlife flourish

We are considering the environment at every stage of the project. Any trees, shrubs and lighting that are removed will be replaced elsewhere and land moved will be used to create new features elsewhere in the park.

The latest plan is not set in stone - there is still time for you to have your say on the future of the park, before any plans are finalised. We will also be providing you with a range of options for the phase one works, as well as the costs for each option. This will allow you to see the choices available. Throughout July we will be holding events where you can drop in and talk to someone about the plans: 8 July - walkabout and workshops, 6pm, Burgess Park sports club 10 and 11 July - walkabout and workshops, 10am to 4pm, Chumleigh Gardens 20 July - public consultation event,
5pm to 7pm, Thurlow Lodge, 1 Thurlow St, London, SE17 2US 31 July - consultation feedback drop in session, 10am to 4pm, Chumleigh Gardens. You can also drop in to the Chumleigh Gardens café to see the plans for the park and leave your comments in the comment book there, or email ruth.miller@southwark.gov.uk.

You can read more about our plans to transform the park at www.southwark.gov.uk/burgesspark.
We have included a set of 'frequently asked questions' at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200280/burgess_park_transformation/1719/latest_developments/3. And the council's response to a set of comments from Burgess Park Action Group is also available at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200280/burgess_park_transformation/1719/latest_developments/2

We are aware that the park plays an important role in residents' lives. This plan may not reflect everyone's personal view but we are committed to including as many ideas and suggestions as we can, in order to meet the majority's needs. Your views are valuable in finding the best plan.

I'd like to thank you for your input and your future involvement during the consultation, in what is an extremely exciting scheme and one that will release the full potential of one of London's most important parks.

Councillor Barrie Hargrove
Cabinet member for transport, environment and recycling Southwark Council.

Sun 18 July The Big Lunch in a street near you!

2010-07-05T16:28:00.002+01:00

Hi - this is relevant for you wherever you live

The Big Lunch is happening again for the second year – on SUNDAY 18th July. It is a national one- day get together with your neighbours. It can be anything from a simple lunch to a full-blown street party with DJs and lots of food and drink.

More information from: http://www.thebiglunch.com/what-is-the-big-lunch/index.php You just have to type in your own postcode, and it will show you where the nearest Big Lunch parties are to you.

The first year, in 2009, there was just one in the Bellenden area, in Bellenden Road. This year there are several more see here for the latest list: http://www.bellenden.net/biglunch See here for some pictures and reports from last year: http://www.bellenden.net/category/road/bellenden-big-lunch

There are also Big Lunches in other parts of Peckham, Nunhead, East Dulwich and Camberwell, and elsewhere in Southwark. If you work here but live somewhere else there will no doubt be some near you!

To find out more, to make contact or to sign up with any in your own area go to: http://www.thebiglunch.com/map/find-a-big-lunch.php and type in your postcode, and follow the links to send a message to the organiser.

And you can also just turn up, preferably with something to add to the party! They are great fun, and a fantastic revival of the street party.

http://www.bellenden.net/biglunch

CLF at the Bussey Saturday 26th June 2010

2010-06-23T22:47:00.004+01:00

An invitation to two different events this coming
SATURDAY 26th JUNE
at the CLF Art Cafe
in the Bussey building, 133 Rye Lane.
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If you haven't yet experienced the view and the experience of being on the Bussey building roof, this Saturday is your chance!

2.00PM TO 10.00PM
Bussey building rooftop SKA-B-Q [Jamaican Jerk Barbeque]:
variety of local live music and good Caribbean food
on Peckham's roof with one of the best views of central London!
Admission Free.
See photos from previous events: www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/CLF_Weekender
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9PM TO LATE
JazzHeadChronics, Orgiastic, Fantastic Musiquarium :
Chapter 2 of a brand new bi-monthly night at
The CLF Art Café & Warehouse Lounge / The Bussey Building.
Hosted by JazzHeadChronic Mickey Smith + special guests
serving up an eclectic globalistic selection of cutting edge music.
Dub Step to Batucada, Future Jazz to Jungle & Afro Beat.
Admission Free before 10pm

See further details below.
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CLF EVENT INFO

2PM - 10PM
BUSSEY BUILDING ROOFTOP SKA-B-Q - SAT JUNE 26TH
NEWSFLASH!!!! The CLF & NEEDLE & THREAD Presents THE BUSSEY BUILDING ROOFTOP 'SKA-B-Q' taking place from 2PM - 10PM this SAT JUNE 26TH. Serving up the best in Local LIVE /
ACOUSTIC MUSIC, SKA, ROCKSTEADY and ROOTS DJS from The NEEDLE & THREAD Collective + a selection of Barbecued JERK CHICKEN / FISH, RICE & PEAS + MOJITOS & JAMAICAN RUM PUNCHES to die for care of THE CLF COCKTAIL BAR. ADMISSION IS FREE + as well as giving you access to one of the most stunning Panoramic Views of London, THE SKA-
B-Q also gives you FREE ACCESS to JAZZHEADCHRONICS, ORGIASTIC, FANTASTIC MUSIQUARIUM.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127893980575480&ref=mf

9PM - LATE
JAZZHEADCHRONICS,ORGIASTIC, FANTASTIC MUSIQUARIUM
SAT JUNE 26TH sees Chapter 2 of a brand new night at The CLF Art Café & Warehouse Lounge / The Bussey Building. JAZZHEADCHRONICS, ORGIASTIC, FANTASTIC MUSIQUARIUM. Hosted By CLF Founder JAZZHEADCHRONIC MICKEY SMITH + special Guests - The Experimental, Broken Audio Beat Head C.O.N.E. [Rotterdam] and Old Skool Ragga Jungalistic DJ BEATROUTE. Serving up tasty plates of DUB STEP to BATU, FUTURE JAZZ to JUNGLE and AFRO BEAT, running from 9pm to Late on the 1st Floor. 100% Pure Summer Soulshine!!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121686297850747&ref=mf

All Events take place @
THE CLF ART CAFE
1,2 + 5/F THE BUSSEY BUILDING,
133 Rye Lane, London SE15 3ST

MEMBERSHIP TO THE CLF [CHRONIC LOVE FOUNDATION]
Simply turn up at the MUSIQUARIUM EVENT or SKA-B-Q to receive your free Membership card or register on-line join@clfplanet.com Membership gives you access to CLF Sessions in Film, Animation, Theatre and Music. For Info, updates and Invites, pls join our facebook group at

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128910941497

For More Info on these + upcoming events with Cuban Multi- Instrumentalist OMAR SOSA and Dub Pioneer LEE SCRATCH PERRY as well as the CLF pls contact
Mickey Smith @ The CHRONIC LOVE FOUNDATION [CLF]
E: info@clfplanet.com
Tel: +44 0 7941 429 374
www.facebook.com/clfartcafe
www.myspace.com/clfplanet
www.youtube.com/clfplanet

www.clfplanet.com

See yehs all there,

The CLF

GETTING TO THE BUSSEY BUILDING
The venue is less than 60 secs walk from Peckham Rye Station. Right out of the station onto Rye Lane, cross the road and the venue is just after the bridge, 50 metres up on the left hand side, at the end of a long coridoor directly opposite Blenheim Grove.
Full Address: 133 Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST
Nearest Train Station: Peckham Rye Station [10 mins from London Bridge, 16 Mins from Victoria]

Flat Time House Bellenden Rd 24 June - 25 July

2010-06-22T21:56:00.003+01:00

An invitation to visit the next show at Flat Time House. This is the remarkable building with a huge book emerging from the front (see photo). It is 210 Bellenden Road, near the Bellenden shopping parade. The show is free, everybody is welcome, and it is open Thurs to Sun 12pm - 6pm from 24 June - 25 July. More information below about the history of the building, the artist John Latham and their significant role in the art world.
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BLOW UP: EXPLODING SOUND AND NOISE (LONDON-BRIGHTON, 1959-69) with material from
AMM, Better Books, Bob Cobbing, DIAS, Coleridge Goode, Joe Harriott, James Joyce, Jeff Keen, John Latham, Annea Lockwood, Gustav Metzger, John Stevens, Val Wilmer and more.
Exhibition dates: 24 June 25 July 2010
Opening times: Thursday to Sunday, 12pm 6pm
Preview: Friday 25 June, 6 8pm
Venue information: Flat Time House, 210 Bellenden Road, London SE15 4BW
http://www.flattimeho.org.uk info@flattimeho.org.uk
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A new exhibition of artworks, archive, movies and sound curated by Tony Herrington (Editor-in-Chief & Publisher, The Wire) and David Toop (musician, curator, long-time collaborator of John Latham).

For a period in the 1960s there was a great creative synergy in the UK between the visual arts, experimental film, free jazz, psychedelic rock, and the energetic poetry scene that formed the UK¹s so-called Underground. BLOW UP will present a visual and aural map of those connections through art works, recordings, archival film and documents, contemporary accounts, posters and album art.
The artist John Latham, who lived at Flat Time House until his death in 2006, was a central protagonist in this explosion of cross-talk and the mythologies surrounding his film Speak (1962) were a catalyst for exhibition. Speak is a powerfully strobing, paper-disc animation and, although it precedes the psychedelics of the high sixties by half a decade, its physical effect on the viewer is typical of the whole mind/body experiences of the early light-show gigs of Soft Machine or Pink
Floyd and the environmental happenings of the late 60s organised by artists ncluding Cobbing, Keen, Latham and Jeff Nuttall.
In fact, Speak illuminated some of the seminal events of the UK¹s new counter culture: it served as the Floyd¹s light show at early gigs at the UFO club and the Roundhouse; it was screened at Better Books on Charing Cross Road, the bookshop where Bob Cobbing hatched plans with Allen Ginsberg and Alex Trocchi for the International Poetry Incarnation at the Albert Hall, and founded the London Filmmakers Coop with Keen and others in 1966. But it is the film¹s soundtrack that
really connects the dots between London¹s art scene and contemporaries in free jazz and psychedelic rock: remarkably Latham rejected as Œtoo musical¹ scores recorded for him first by the Joe Harriott Quintet and then the Pink Floyd, before adding his own circular-saw soundtrack, pointing towards the simultaneously emerging noise aesthetic.
This exhibition begins to write a history of these connections, artistic, personal, or just in the air, and Speak¹s story is just one of the many told in BLOW UP.

Hannah Barry Gallery & Frank's Cafe Return!

2010-06-19T23:07:00.001+01:00

Frank's Cafe and the Hannah Barry Gallery Bold Tendencies sculpture exhibition are back on the top four floors of the multi storey car park this summer from 30th June to 30th September. Frank's Cafe opens 2nd July. Thereafter all opening days for exhibition and cafe are: THURSDAYS – SUNDAYS 11am - 10pm. See all details below.

This was one of THE happenings in Peckham last year - a fabulous experience. If you missed it then, try not to miss it this year. See here for some reviews from last year: http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Hannah_Barry_Gallery#Exhibitions
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BOLD TENDENCIES: SCULPTURE PROJECT 4

BOLD TENDENCIES SCULPTURE PROJECT is an annual exhibition held on the top four floors of the disused car park in Peckham, South London. The exhibition runs from June 30 – September 30, 2010.

BOLD TENDENCIES 4 will present new works by: Rachel Adams, James Balmforth, Nicholas Byrne, Juliana Cerqueira Leite, Matthew Darbyshire, Edward Fornieles, Lauren Gault, Anthea Hamilton, Alex Hoda, Sam Kennedy, George Henry Longly, Mohammed Qasim Ashfaq, Florian Roithmayr, Giles Round and Alexandre Singh.

Last year the project commissioned 14 works by new artists and had over 30,000 visitors in the three months it was open. For this fourth year, the structure of the project has been changed to reflect its position in the public realm and to encourage an ongoing conversation about new sculpture in London. An external council has been created through which individual sculpture projects are recommended, reviewed and commissioned.

Frank's Cafe and Campari Bar, designed by Lettice Drake and Paloma Gormley and run by Frank Boxer and chef Michael Davies, will return for a second year. The food at Frank's is a reflection of the best available British summer produce - fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, cooked with consideration and presented simply.

Admission Free
Dates: Wednesday 30 June – Thursday 30 September 2010
Exhibition and Frank’s opening hours: Thursday – Sunday 11am - 10pm
Address: Level 7-10, Peckham Rye Multistory Car Park, 95A Rye Lane
Peckham, London SE15 4ST

Access: On foot via entrance on Rye Lane or drive into the car park on Cerise Road (SE15 5HQ), parking is available on level 6.

Enquiries: telephone: 02074934224 or 07850 639 570 or email hannah@hannahbarry.com
Restaurant bookings and enquries: 07580 545 837

Website: www.hannahbarry.com and www.frankscafe.org.uk
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Notes to Editors

The council members are: Rachael Barrett, Oliver Basciano, Jack Bell, Katherine Brinson, Anna Colin, Julie-Ann Delaney, Noah Horowitz, James Lindon, Arsalan Mohammed, Lizzie Neilson, Inigo Philbrick, Claire Shea, Sam Thorne and Adam Waymouth.

Our grateful thanks for the support of: Arts Council, England, Southwark Council, TATE ETC. Magazine, Campari, CASS Sculpture Foundation, Montblanc, Outset Contemporary Art Fund, and University of the Arts London.

Frank’s was designed by Paloma Gormley and Lettice Drake and built over three weeks with a team of volunteers. Their firm Practice Architecture is a design-build practice working on small-scale projects with an emphasis on pragmatic design. Recent projects include Bench 1, an amphitheatre on stilts designed for the New Art Centre in Salisbury.

Frank's is run by Frank Boxer and Michael Davies who met working at the Anchor and Hope in Waterloo. Head chef Michael Davies trained under Lawrence Tottingham currently of the Aumbry in Prestwich, and has been working at the Anchor for the last 18 months under Johnathan Jones. Frank Boxer established the successful Italo deli in Vauxhall with his father and has recently opened the Brunswick House Cafe also in Vauxhall

Peckham Power events

2010-06-15T20:16:00.002+01:00

News from Peckham Power http://www.peckhampower.org

Peckham Power is a local energy infrastructure project, and as part of its activities is keen to showcase what local people are already doing to produce and use energy differently.

We are therefore holding a series of events called "the real thing..." in which local people, with experience of using low energy or low carbon equipment, share their experiences with others so that we can learn what this is really like. The next events are:

FOLD UP BIKES
Thursday, 17 June at 7pm, at 55 Blenheim Grove, SE15.
Two local people with fold-up bikes, one a Brompton, the other a Birdy, will be talking about their experiences of using them and showing how they work.

INSULATING VICTORIAN BUILDINGS
Thursday 15 July at 8pm, at 240 Bellenden Road, Peckham.
"the real thing..." will be about insulating Victorian buildings with two local people who have experience of doing this.

SUMMER MEMBERS' EVENT
On Saturday 31 July, refreshments from 1pm, formal meeting start at 2pm
venue to be confirmed nearer the date

For more information, please see http://www.peckhampower.org
e-mail info@peckhampower.org or phone 0207 7617 7650

leading walks training

2010-06-12T13:07:00.001+01:00

Would you like to lead walks around the East Dulwich/Dulwich area?

The East Dulwich Community Centre Association is holding a workshop on
Walk Leader Training - How to lead walks around the local area
Open to all ages, backgrounds

Tuesday 29th June 2010.
9.30am - 2pm
East Dulwich Community Centre,
46 Darrell Road, SE22 9NL

To reserve your place at this event Please RSVP by 15th June 2010 to
Kate@imaginehealth.org.uk

This event is supported by a community development grant from Southwark Council

community liaison for new Integrated Waste Management Facility

2010-06-12T13:04:00.002+01:00

To the East Peckham list:
See below invitation and message from Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc This will be of interest to anyone living in the areas affected by the new facility in any way in the Old Kent Road area or on approaches to it. Please pass the info on to anyone else who might be affected. Further information from Rachel Jay at: Rachel.Jay@veolia.co.uk, 020 7525 2423
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MESSAGE:
Please find attached an invitation to represent your community or group at the community liaison group for the construction phase of the new Integrated Waste Management Facility planned for the former gasworks site on Old Kent Road. The first meeting takes place on Wednesday 30 June 2010, from 6pm to 7.30pm.

If you feel that this would be relevant to your group or community please do join us. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards
Rachel Jay
Communications Project Manager
Southwark
Veolia Environmental Services (UK) plc
Manor Place Depot
30-34 Penrose Street
London SE17 3DW
Tel: 020 7525 2423
Rachel.Jay@veolia.co.uk

Thurs 24 June Camberwell Beauty

2010-06-11T22:56:00.002+01:00

An invitation from the SE5 Forum to
Camberwell Beauty
Thursday 24th June 2010 7pm
Institute of Psychiatry
16 De Crespigny Park, SE5 8AF

FASHION SHOW
DESIGN SHOWCASES
REFRESHMENTS

Come and meet designers and makers from Camberwell's creative industries. Further information from http://www.se5forum.org/business

""The Camberwell Beauty event is the SE5 Forum contribution to the Camberwell Arts Festival and a great way to escape the World Cup. We do hope that we will have a good crowd at this fun event. See attached poster. Best Wishes from Ish Lennox, for SE5 Forum for Camberwell""

23 June The Lane SNT ward panel meeting

2010-06-11T22:27:00.001+01:00

To residents in The Lane ward

Safer Neighbourhoods Lane Ward Panel meeting
Wed 23rd June
arrive from 7pm for 7.30pm
McDonalds, Rye Lane

see invitation below from Police Sergeant Mark Hurst
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Dear Residents,

The next ward panel meeting for The Lane ward will be held on Wednesday 23rd June 2010 in the upstairs meeting room at McDonalds, Rye Lane, SE15. The meeting starts at 19:30 but you are welcome to arrive from 19:00hrs onwards.

The Lane Ward current policing priorities as set by our local residents through the Ward Panel last time are:
* Youth Engagement
* Supply and Consumption of Drugs
* Anti-Social Behaviour

I would like to see as many people there as possible as these meetings really are starting to prove useful for the local residents and police alike. Can I ask to let me know if you will be coming so that I can get an idea of numbers. Please email your reply to Mark.Hurst@met.police.uk

Finally, if there are any questions you may have then please feel free to email me or give me a ring on the below number. I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible.
Kind Regards,

Mark Hurst | Police Sergeant 25MD
The Lane Safer Neighbourhoods Team
MetPhone 788323 | Telephone 020 7161 8323 | Mobile 07766 442999
Email Mark.Hurst@met.police.uk
Address Bellenden Road Safer Neighbourhoods Office, Unit 1 Bellenden Road Retail Park,
Bellenden Road, Peckham, SE15 5DR
www.met.police.uk
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You can also contact The Lane Ward through:TheLane.snt@met.police.uk

Peckham Space: opening 11-13 June

2010-06-08T15:55:00.003+01:00

Peckham Space - a new creative building for new happenings in Peckham Town Square opens weekend of 11-13 June. See latest news below.
For forthcoming events: http://peckhamspace.com/forthcoming/commission-6/public-programme
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Peckham Space Newsletter
Welcome to the fifth Peckham Space e-newsletter. It’s all systems go at Peckham Space right now, as we look toward the launch of the first exhibition in our new venue on 12 June 2010 with a weekend of free events for all.

News: Launch Weekend
To launch our new venue, Peckham Space announces a weekend of free events for all from 11 – 13 June 2010 including London’s first mobility scooter meet: Rachael House’s ‘Peckham Peacocks’ on 12 June. Featuring special guests The Red Wheelies mobility scooter formation display team, riders and non-riders are all warmly welcome to this art event. read more http://peckhamspace.com/forthcoming/peckham-peacocks

Events: Public Programme
Artist Ana Laura López de la Torre has made new work in response to working with Harris Academy Peckham for the launching exhibition of Peckham Space. Her new work consists of documentary film work and a series of events working with local organisations throughout the opening exhibition entitled ‘Neighbours’. read more http://peckhamspace.com/forthcoming/commission-6/public-programme

News: Opening Exhibition
Peckham Pledge is an artwork by the art collective FREEE. Presented as a series of four photographic postcards available for the duration of the exhibition, the work invited local shops, The Flower Shop, Persepolis, Scope and The Greyhound, to sign a symbolic gesture towards an imagined future inspired by the visions that poet William Blake experienced on Peckham Rye. read more http://peckhamspace.com/forthcoming/commission-6/freee

Online: New Website
We are pleased to announce that our brand new website is now up and running featuring project, artist and partner information alongside images, video and podcasts from recent projects. If you have an arts venue that you want to add to our local Art Map email us at info@peckhamspace.com. You can also keep up to date with us on Facebook, Twitter, or join our mailing list. read more http://peckhamspace.com/

Tues 8 June - Burgess Park urgent meeting

2010-06-08T02:33:00.003+01:00

Please forward this email to anyone with an interest in the future of Burgess Park.
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Message from Burgess Park Action Group:
Burgess Park stakeholders meeting this
Tuesday 8th June 2010 at 6pm
at the Sports Centre in Burgess Park.

Southwark Council plans to destroy large parts of Burgess Park (see draft list below) and use the Aylesbury £4 million to bulldoze the park and replace it with "A purpose built space for some of the largest festivals in Europe with amphitheatre style viewing for over 100 thousand people, a floating stage, and a dedicated cultural hub"
Please could you forward this email to any tenant reps or amenity groups or others that use Burgess Park and that you know would oppose the destruction of the existing park. This is an urgent and important meeting.
Donnachadh McCarthy
pp Burgess Park Action Group
020 7703 8748
07947 884299
3 Acorns Eco-Audits
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DRAFT: List of previous park investments and wild-life sites to be bull-dozed by the latest LDA/Council “masterplan”

1. Landscaping paid for by Groundwork Southwark in front of Library – now mature to be bulldozed.

2. The landscaping and re-tiling and new lighting installed by Groundwork Southwark in Wells Way underpass to be bulldozed. (This is the only safe connection crossing a road that is so busy it carried 50% of the Old Kent Road – essential for parents and very popular with cyclists.)

3. The 20 year old woodland and hill between the lime kiln and library to be flattened.

4. The newly installed Borough’s first LED ultra-efficient park lighting scheme installed on path between Southampton Way and Albany Road to be removed completely.

5. The large and formerly very popular toddler and teenage playground on Wells Way – to be bulldozed and landscaped instead of being repaired, installed by Southwark Council about 15 years ago and which the council had no money to repair even the swings.

6. About 400 meters of the popular cycle and pedestrian Canal Avenue where it passes under the old canal bridge is to be dug up and a pond put in its place, paid for by Groundwork Southwark about 8 years ago.

7. Entire side of the dual line of cherry-blossom trees planted by Groundwork Southwark at same time as laying of Canal Avenue is to be bulldozed for its entire length between the canal over-bridge and Glengall Road on St Georges side of Avenue.

8. The cycle track by the lime kiln is to be bulldozed – part funded by Southwark Cyclists just over two years ago.

9. The woodland, wildlife site and hill at east end of Burgess Park Lake which was planted by Southwark Council rangers service about 15 years ago and now mature to be flattened.

10. A second woodland, wildlife site and hill on other side of closed Calmington Road to be flattened.

11. The wildflower meadow by the Canal Avenue – been colonised by range of wild-plants and flowers for over 10 years and been undergoing meadow management for over 10 years to have the Cycle/BMX track built on it.

12. The mature wildlife woodland sections along St George’s Way which was planted by Groundwork Southwark about 12 years ago and now mature, is to be split up with a complex maze of paths.

13. The landscaping between Lake and Old Kent Road to be bulldozed to allow lake to be seen from the Old Kent Road (disastrously this will allow traffic and pollution from Old Kent Road to be seen from the currently peaceful lake).

14. The entrance at Old Kent Road installed by Southwark Council about 13 years ago to be completely bulldozed rather than revamped.

15. LDA “landscape architects” have been unable to provide a number of mature and semi-mature they intend to kill and remove. Initial guestimates are well over 1,000. Nearly 50 years of planting and growth of trees is threatened in large swathes of the park.

16. In the words of the architects the Canal Avenue mature wildflower meadow will be replaced by “A purpose built space for some of the largest festivals in Europe with amphitheatre style viewing for over 100 thousand people, a floating stage, and a dedicated cultural hub;

17. The wildlife site beside the cricket pitch is to be bulldozed. This is well over 30 years old and is on the site of a garden that predates the park.

18. An area the size of THREE football pitches is to be removed from open space and instead fenced off for polytunnels and allotments.

19. The existing cafe that overlooks the beautiful multi-cultural Chumleigh garden is to be closed and moved inside the building to overlook the Aylesbury Estate and Albany Road. The outdoor tables instead of being placed in a beautiful sheltered Arabic garden with the cafe furniture designed in line with the Arabic heritage of the garden will be on a concrete site exposed to a wind-tunnel funnelled from adjacent buildings.

20. Two sets of paths are to be placed through the existing RSPB maintained special house-sparrow meadows.

21. The 30 year old wildlife woodland and nesting area by the Albany Road side of the lake to be bulldozed.

22. The largest and most mature section of wild woodland along Albany Road at other side of path near lake looks to be bulldozed.

23. Mature shrubbery in front of St George’s Church at junction of New Church Road to be bulldozed –planted by international student workshop 14 years ago.

24. The avenue of mature trees between entrance at corner of Wells Way to the Canal Avenue all look likely to be removed, along with the path installed by Groundwork Southwark about 8 years ago.
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LDA architects and the current council proposals are classic 1960’s style bulldoze and start again disposable landscape school of architecture. The financial, ecological and community investment that is proposed to be destroyed will be painful to the thousands of local people who have watched our park gradually and organically grow from the collection of bombsites and scrap yards that plagued it 20 years ago.

It need not be like this. The existing park is a loved, living and breathing entity in its own right already, with some already beautiful corners already thriving. With careful nurturing and investment, this community led organic growth and investment can continue, so that it continues to provide a green haven and lung for the tens of thousands of people who live within walking distance of the park and the hundreds of thousands of people who play sport, walk or simply picnic in it every year.

An alternative vision to the LDA nightmare would be a national quality Eco-Park designed for the 21st century and based on eco-friendly principles of working and developing the best of what we have already and creating a dream of a zero waste, zero-carbon, green ecological oasis, where people can escape, relax and play, to recharge from the densely built surrounding city – a Hampstead Heath that South Londoners can be proud of.

Burgess Park needs to demonstrate the best of environmental sustainability principles, so that it can act as a beacon of hope in the midst of the threatening environmental crises our children are facing as they grow up. Telling them that the way to treat their own homes and gardens is to bulldoze them every ten to twenty years fails this crucial test of sustainability – the first test of which should always be – is it necessary? LDA’s ecologically disastrous proposals fail this test and are a major crime in wasted carbon terms to boot. Lets show our children instead that there is a different way – one based on community ecology and respect for their future and respect for the wildlife and investments that previous generations have nourished and created.

Thurs 3rd June 6.30pm - Hannah Barry Gallery

2010-06-03T18:22:00.002+01:00

See invitation below from the Hannah Barry Gallery. Please note that their next exhibition is also opening tomorrow Thursday 3rd June, at same times as the Son Gallery (see previous email).. So two openings on one evening makes a visit to Copeland Courtyard even more worthwhile. Entrance from 133 Copeland Road - number 9 on the masterplan diagram:
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Image:Masterplan_-_CCQ.png
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Copeland_Cultural_Quarter

Also note that the HB Gallery & Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar are coming back to the multi storey car park for the summer from early July. More details later.
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INVITATION FROM HANNAH BARRY GALLERY
Please join us at the gallery in Peckham from 6.30 pm on Thursday of this week (June 3) to celebrate the opening of TOGETHER AFAR, an exhibition of 30 new paintings by Christopher Green. The show will run through July 29 and is open Friday - Sunday 12 - 6 pm.

BOLD TENDENCIES 4, our annual sculpture project on top four floors of the car park at Cerise Road, will open on June 30 and run through September 30. Frank's Cafe and Campari Bar will also re-open for the summer months.

Hannah Barry Gallery
Unit 9i, Copeland Industrial Park
133 Copeland Road
London SE15 3SN

110 New Bond Street
London W1S 1EB

Tel: +44 7850 639 570
www.hannahbarry.com

Copeland Cultural Quarter - Son Gallery exhibition opening 3 June 6.30pm - 9pm

2010-06-01T12:09:00.003+01:00

The latest creative enterprise to take root in the Copeland Cultural Quarter (CCQ) is the Son Gallery, located in the same building as the now well known Hannah Barry Gallery. You enter CCQ from 133 Copeland Road, between Bournemouth Rd and the railway tunnel on Consort Rd. The gallery entrance is in the Bussey Passage, off Copeland Courtyard: see note 4 on the plan of the CCQ at http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Image:Masterplan_-_CCQ.png

The next exhibition opens with a private view on Thurs 3rd June from 6.30pm. All welcome.

From The Son Gallery Press Release: "the gallery seeks to promote the dissemination and appreciation of photography inspired work – pushing this into ever challenging contexts. Son Gallery has a commitment to integrating innovative social documentary work into a calendar of fine art orientated exhibitions."

For more information:
http://www.songallery.co.uk
info@songallery.co.uk
07735 459 614
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PRESS RELEASE

Son Gallery present DAN HALTER
Shifting the Goalposts: 4 June - 4 July 2010

Private view Thursday 3 June 6.30pm – 9pm
Son Gallery, Unit 9c, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN

Son Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of new prints by Zimbabwean born artist Dan Halter who now lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa.

‘Shifting the Goalposts’ is a project based around the Beitbridge border between Zimbabwe and South Africa, a location notorious for illegal immigration. Those coming into South Africa are often met with harsh and xenophobic conditions upon arrival.

In the dozen images that will be displayed, Halter switched a set of goalposts from a football pitch in the deprived Musina South Africa for a set of goalposts from another pitch in Beitbridge Zimbabwe, subtly politicising both pitches which now each have local and foreign goalposts. The photographic series depicts a dirt football pitch in the Musina township similar to those where the majority of South Africans play the game.

In the run up to this years World Cup in particular, this dusty reality sits in stark contrast to the current slick and costly mega-stadiums that have recently been built by the government in South Africa’s major cities.

The phrase ‘Shifting the goalposts’ describes the questionable political manoeuvres carried out by the Zanu-PF in the Zimbabwean government to cling onto power. It also applies to the South African government's attempts to bring an end to the Zimbabwean crisis. Furthermore, it serves to illustrate the tendency towards corruption, and neglect of promises made by both governments. Will South Africa end up like Zimbabwe? Frequently the Zimbabwean immigrants find on reaching South Africa
that the goalposts have shifted, often to their detriment.

The prints will be accompanied by Halter’s video piece ‘Space Invader’. Imitating the 8-bit Space Invader character designed by Tomohiro Nishikado in 1978, Halter uses the Chinese made plastic mesh bags which have become synonymous with refugees across the word as pixels to create Space Invader installations. This particular video piece shows an installation at a Johannesburg taxi rank, a port of entry for many African immigrants.

For more information contact
Nicola Jeffs nicola@songallery.co.uk /
info@songallery.co.uk / 07794 694 754
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Notes to editors
Son Gallery would like to thank the What If The World Gallery in Cape Town and the Goethe Institute for their support in creating this exhibition.

DAN HALTER
Dan Halter was born in Harare, Zimbabwe in 1977. He relocated to South Africa and graduated in 2001 from the Michaelis School of fine Art at the University of Cape Town with a BA (FA). Previous solo-shows were at the João Ferreira Gallery in Cape Town titled Take Me to Your Leader (2006) and another called never say never that took place at the Derbylius Gallery in Milan (2008). He has been part of numerous group shows including Second to None at the South African National Gallery, Zeitgenössiche Fotokunst aus Sud Afrika at the Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (NBK) and
VideoBrasil in SãoPaulo.

In 2008 he was shown at the 3rd Guangzhou Triennial in China, and he was nominated as one of the MTN new contemporaries. That same year he took part in two residencies, one in Zurich and one in Rio de Janeiro. In 2009 he represented Zimbabwe at the 10th Havana Biennale. He teaches part time Videography at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT. He will show work at Dakart 2010. After his exhibition at Son Gallery he has been selected for the Glenfiddich residency programme in Scotland.

SON GALLERY
Son Gallery is a photography-led exhibition space in Peckham, South London, which opened its doors in early 2010. After a flurry of opening exhibitions the gallery has earned an excellent reception and is now settled into a longer series of exhibitions for its summer programme. Directed by curator Guy Robertson and photographer Tom Saunderson, who also codirect New Exposure, the gallery seeks to promote the dissemination and appreciation of photography inspired work – pushing this into ever challenging contexts. Son Gallery has a commitment to integrating innovative social documentary work into a calendar of fine art orientated exhibitions. For more information visit www.songallery.co.uk

Sat June 12th Raising awareness of Domestic Violence

2010-05-15T12:19:00.000+01:00

Raising awareness of Domestic Violence
Christ Church, East Dulwich
Is holding a free event
For anyone interested in this issue.

Topics include:
What is domestic violence?
Dynamics of violence & abuse
Impact on victims/ survivors
Where can you go for help and advice?

SATURDAY 12th JUNE
11.00am - 1.00pm
Christ Church, Barry Road
(opposite Dulwich Library)
East Dulwich, SE22

for more information email
Kate@imaginehealth.org.uk

Sun 6 June Choumert Sq. Open Gardens

2010-05-14T23:16:00.001+01:00

CHOUMERT SQ. OPEN GARDENS 'VILLAGE FETE'
One of the highlights of the year in Bellenden is the Choumert Square Open Gardens day, organised by the Choumert Sq. residents. It is just like our annual village fete, and open to all from nearby neighbourhoods. This year it is on Sunday 6th June 1pm - 6pm. See details: Http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=14482
Description: About 46 mini gardens with maxi-planting in Shangri-la situation that the media has described as a 'Floral Canyon', which leads to small communal 'secret garden' . Art, craft and home-made produce stalls and live music. Delicious refreshments. Gardens and village fête in one! See this short video from a previous year: Http://www.bellenden.net/category/road/choumert-square
A local stall with the Peckham Society and the Bellenden Residents Group will be there as usual. It is a great way to say hello to locals who work behind the scenes all year round on local issues.

OTHER LOCAL OPEN GARDENS
Also open that day is the fabulous London Wildlife Garden Centre right in our midst, in Marsden Road. Definitely worth a visit also. It is open throughout the year, part week. http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=19901
Description: Inspirational community wildlife garden. Hedges, ponds and meadows complement beds brimming with herbs, cottage garden plants and wild flowers. Yr-round interest. Organic vegetable beds, wild flower nursery and tree scheme, beehives. Visitor Centre with wildlife gardening displays and advice, workshops and children's craft activities. Picnic and family areas

Other local gardens are also open on 6th June and other days.
See here for more information:
http://www.ngs.org.uk/
Just type in a postcode, 5 miles, and next 3 months, in top right hand
corner search.

Bellenden Big Lunch - Bollywood anyone? Take part or just watch

2010-05-08T23:08:00.001+01:00

Message from the Bellenden Big Lunch organisers:

BELLENDEN BIG LUNCH BOLLYWOOD
Bellenden Road is planning its second 'Big Lunch' street party this year. To make it really special, one of the residents is organising a Bollywood performance and is looking for people to take part. Are you up for it?

First Training Date: Saturday 29th May 2010 10.15am to 11.15am
Where: Bellenden Old School, which is the large old Victorian building on the corner of Maxted Road and Bellenden Road (165 Bellenden Road)
Who can come: Anyone of any age, ability or agility is welcome.
Please let Usmaan know if you are coming by dropping him an email on usmaan114@yahoo.co.uk.
After the training sessions the Bollywood trainer will be sending out video clips of the dance, so that you can watch on your computer and practice at home.

WHAT IS THE BELLENDEN BIG LUNCH?
It's a street party that is going to be happening on Bellenden Road on Sunday 18th July. It's a chance to make food and share with neighbours and friends. Residents will be getting tables, chairs, rugs and beanbags out in the street. There will be thousands of local lunches taking place round the country Sunday! See www.thebiglunch.com Last year was the first Bellenden Big Lunch and all agreed it was a tremendous success. Let's do it again!
This is being organised by local residents in and near Bellenden Road who organised it last year. For more information or to get involved contact Polly
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People from several streets nearby around this neighbourhood took part last year. See here for short videos and pictures: http://www.bellenden.net/category/road/bellenden-big-lunch

If your street is thinking of having its own Big Lunch, please let us know. It would be good to hear what is being planned.

Bellenden Residents' Group
http://bellenden.net

Sun 9th May Goose Green - Dulwich Festival Fair

2010-05-08T21:03:00.001+01:00

Next Sunday - come and visit -
the Dulwich Festival Fair on Goose Green
SUNDAY 9th MAY 11am - 4pm
http://www.dulwichfestivalfair.co.uk/3.html

From the organisers: **Now in its fifth year, the Festival Fair brings together a selection of the best craftspeople, designers, independent shops, bars and cafés from the vibrant and creative East Dulwich area. Lots of free family fun and live music. The donkeys will be back this year too!
* a fun, non-profit making day for all the community
* lots of activities for all the family
- bouncy castles and face painting for children,
- a beer tent (provided by East Dulwich Tavern),
- delicious food (provided by Blue Mountain Café)
- other entertainment.**

It is also a chance to visit the local community stalls for the Friends of Goose Green and the Peckham Residents' Network (PRN).
The PRN is an informal local residents communication project. If you want to find out more about the network and local matters including Peckham town centre developments, Peckham Rye station, future south London rail services, local planning, Peckham Vision, the Bellenden area, the Bellenden Residents Group (BRG), Peckham Power, and other local things ... this is a chance not to miss. If you visit, do come and say hello.
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Some relevant websites:
Residents Network: http://www.peckhamresidentsnetwork.blogspot.com
Local rail services: http://www.southwarkrailusers.net
Peckham town centre: http://www.peckhamvision.org
Bellenden neighbourhood: http://www.bellenden.net/brg
Goose Green: http://www.friendsofgoosegreen.org.uk
Peckham Power: http://peckhampower.org
Dulwich Festival: http://www.dulwichfestival.co.uk/2010

Hustngs Meeting Friday 30th April 8pm

2010-04-30T15:27:00.002+01:00

On 6th May there are elections for Parliament and for the local Southwark Council. I have been asked to send out the information below to the PRN mailing list for a hustings meeting being held in The Lane ward on Friday 30 April.
There are other local hustings meetings but there does not appear to be an organised web collecting point for information on these. Maybe in the next elections that might emerge. In the meantime here at least is information on one local hustings which might be of interest to many people on the Peckham Residents Network mailing list. This is a very useful opportunity to engage in the democratic process. Hope to see lots there!
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Following discussions between all the political parties standing candidates in The Lane ward, there will be a cross-political party hustings. Not all those parties and candidates who were contacted were able to send representatives at short notice, nor was it possible to compile a list of email addresses this time.

LOCAL LANE WARD HUSTINGS MEETING
Date: FRIDAY 3Oth APRIL
Time: 8pm
Venue: South London Baptist Tabernacle, Bushey Hill Road, SE5 8QF
Chair: Peter Frost, chair of the Peckham Society

The format will be: 3 minutes candidate statement from each speaker, followed by questions from the audience.

Speakers in alphabetical order:
Columba Blango [Liberal Democrats],
Tom Chance [Green Party],
Mark Glover [Labour Party].

The full list of candidates are:

THE LANE WARD, Southwark CouncilChan, Gerald - Conservative Party
Chance, Tom - Green Party
Dolezal, Nick - Labour Party
Foreman, Rebecca - Conservative Party
Freeman, Lorna - Liberal Democrat
Glover, Julie - Liberal Democrat
Glover, Mark - Labour Party
Macleod, Alan - Conservative Party
Phillips, Jon - Liberal Democrat
Plodowski, Anna - Green Party
Rhoden, Keadean - Labour Party
Ven der Stoep, Remco - Green Party

CAMBERWELL & PECKHAM PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY
BLANGO, Columba Michael Joe - Liberal Democrats
FRANCIS, Decima Shamona - Independent
HARMAN, Harriet - The Labour Party Candidate
JONES, Jenny - Green Party
KNOX, Patricia Lineve
MOUNTFORD, Jill - Alliance for Workers` Liberty
OGUNLEYE, Joshua - Workers` Revolutionary Party
ROBBINS, Steven - Independent
ROBBY MUNILLA, Yohara - English Democrats Putting England first
SHARKEY, Margaret Mary - Socialist Labour Party (Leader Arthur Scargill)
STRANACK, Andy - The Conservative Party Candidate

Mon 19 April 7.30pm local bees & organic gardening

2010-04-16T00:37:00.001+01:00

Calling all amateur gardeners who want to grow food organically:
MONDAY 19th APRIL at 7.30pm
Herne Tavern
2, Forest Hill Road, SE22
LOCAL BEES AND ORGANIC GARDENING
* a talk by a local beekeeper, and discussion of local bees!
* discussion about the future of the group.
So if you want to meet and share with other local organic gardeners this is a good chance to do so.

Arranged by South London Garden Organic, an off shoot of the organisation Garden Organic (aka Henry Doubleday Association)
Further information contact:
http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk

green fair Peckham Sat 17 April 2pm in AREA10 - Saving Energy, Saving Money

2010-04-16T00:30:00.001+01:00

See invitation from Peckham Power below.
Further information from
http://peckhampower.org
info@peckhampower.org
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Peckham Power are holding a green fair this
SATURDAY 17th APRIL
from 2pm to 6pm
in AREA10, a warehouse building just behind Peckham Library.
Entrance is to the left of the Library, and back a bit: look for
white letters "AREA10" on a black background on the building.
Refreshments by The Frog on the Green.

The theme is 'Saving Energy, Saving Money'. The event is supported by the Energy Saving Trust.

Lots of practical hands-on demonstrations and advice, including:
* Window insulation
* Loft insulation
* Peckham Power's power meter project
* Energy doll's house for hands-on energy saving things to do at home
* Planting how to make free containers to plant your veg in
* Dr Bike
* Diving simulator
* Snakes and ladders energy game
* Energy help-desk and grants

More information and a venue map: http://peckhampower.org/event/17-04-2010-peckham-power-and-energy-saving-trust-event
Or email info@peckhampower.org
Peckham Power looking forward to seeing you there.
Come and network with like minded energy savers in Peckham!

wellbeing & health & The Peckham Experiment

2010-04-04T13:47:00.004+01:00

Have you heard of the Peckham Experiment? Do you have an interest in ideas about well-being and health, or about local economic, community and environmental sustainability, and the connections between the two? If so, and you are free on 22nd April during the afternoon, you may be interested in a seminar which offers a possibly unrepeatable opportunity for a quality free seminar on this topic, and in Peckham.
See below for some further information. You can also see more about the Peckham Experiment at http://www.thephf.org
Attendance at the seminar is free but places are limited. So if you are interested please let me know asap, and I can tell you more and give the booking details. email: info@peckhamvision.org
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The Peckham Experiment
This was a pioneering exploration into the nature of health, which ran in Peckham, south London from 1926 until 1950. Families came together in a purpose-built centre, the Pioneer Health Centre where they had opportunities to take up new interests and learn about health. The Experiment's founders, Dr George Scott Williamson and Dr Innes Pearse, believed that health was much more than the mere absence of disease. Instead, they saw health as something that is co-created by people through their relationships with each other and with their environment.
The building
The building which housed the experiment was specially designed and built for it in St Mary's Road, near Queen's Road station. The building is still there, and listed, though it is converted into housing. Pioneering work was carried out there, demonstrating what health and well being is really about. People, who have been inspired for decades by the project and what it confirmed, come from all over the globe to visit the building to connect with these ideas that we still need to get into wider understanding. It is a tremendous asset for Peckham and this seminar is a good opportunity to help to increase local understanding of it.
The Seminar
The aim of this afternoon seminar is to bring together local community groups, local public agencies and others interested in the Pioneer Health Centre, to discuss the relevance of the Peckham Experiment to local environment and wellbeing projects. It will provide participants with an opportunity to share ideas and to consider what principles might define a new Peckham Experiment in the twenty first century.
The seminar will feature speakers and presentations from a variety of organisations. A sandwich lunch will be provided on arrival from 12.30pm and the seminar will also show video material from last year’s exciting Peckham Experiment art exhibition, as well as original archive material.

small or communal work spaces in Peckham

2010-03-22T12:50:00.001Z

I come across a number of people who live in Peckham or nearby who are looking for some small office and working space outside their homes to share with others in similar situations. Here is a recent example:
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Please may I ask for a quick bit of advice? As you probably know, I spend a fair amount of my working life editing video, sat at home in front of my computer. For a while now, I've been thinking that I should find some office space. My absolute ideal would be office space already populated with like-minded people who are also working on their own projects - a kind of communal filmmaker/artist studio. I was wondering if you might know if such a "communal office space" already exists anywhere in the neighbourhood?
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I am interested in seeing if we can think of some way to find out more about the kinds of work spaces that could be developed in Peckham to meet these kinds of needs.
If you have any information or ideas about the needs or the supply of spaces, let me know.

2010-03-14T00:34:00.001Z

Here is a message from Transition Town Peckham. http://ttp.giving.officelive.com
Enquiries to: giovanna_speciale@hotmail.com
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- Do you live in or around Peckham?
- Are you interested in growing and being able to buy local healthy delicious food?
- If so, come to the inaugural meeting of Transition Town Peckham's food group

THURSDAY 25th MARCH, 7pm-9pm
Peckham Settlement, Goldsmith Road,
London, SE25 5TR

Join your neighbours to dream, make plans and take action

Any questions contact giovanna_speciale@hotmail.com

Sat 13 March 1-4pm Peckham Power event

2010-03-06T19:27:00.002Z

This is a message from Peckham Power about their exciting and informative event next Saturday. Nourishing free hot lunch provided. So for catering numbers, booking required. All details below.
email: info@peckhampower.org
phone: 020 7617 7650
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We are delighted to announce an exciting addition to our programme on 13th March: ‘Desirable and Green? The Challenges of Green Design’, a presentation by local designer Ross Atkin. Do come along to find out more.

Peckham Power’s Spring Members Event
Saturday 13th March 2010 1- 4pm
Join us for lunch from 1pm. Main programme starts at 2pm
Where: South London Baptist Tabernacle Church Hall, Bushey Hill Road, Camberwell, London, SE5 8QF

Come along to find out about saving money and energy in your area. If you aren’t yet a member, you are still encouraged to come and get involved.
RSVP to info [at] peckhampower [dot] org Please do let us know you're coming - we're cooking up a lovely lunch so need to know how many to cater for.

Peckham Power Company is run by and for local residents in Peckham and Nunhead. We exist to help people - no matter what their income - to generate and to use energy sustainably. We also aim to provide advice and skills to people who want to install, maintain and develop local energy generation and efficiency measures.

Website: http://www.peckhampower.org
email: info@peckhampower.org
phone: 020 7617 7650

Sun 28 Feb 11-5pm Livesey Museum Family Day

2010-02-26T14:54:00.001Z

Message from people connected with the Livesey museum:

**** LIVESEY MUSEUM FAMILY DAY *****
Two years after the closure of the beautiful Livesey Museum the doors will open to the community once again this Sunday the 28th of February 11-5pm for a family fun day.
Activities include:
* Free lunch and refreshments
* Storytelling
* Theatre workshop with Red Thread theatre group
* Vegetable growing workshop
* Art & Crafts
* Lantern making
* Treasure hunt
* Bicycle maintenance
* Knitting group
* Plastic bottle greenhouse workshop.

This will be a great day at the Livesey once again! Any queries or if you have an idea for the day
email livesey.museum.occupiers@gmail.com or ring 020-7639-8573
682 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1JF

What's Happening to Our Bingo Hall?

2010-02-24T00:16:00.006Z

This is a message from the SE5 Forum sent to the Camberwell section of the PRN mail list.
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Dear Friends of SE5 Forum for Camberwell
What's Happening to Our Bingo Hall?
Has anyone asked you what YOU would like it to be?
Gala Bingo closed on the 21st February 2010. This Grade 2 listed building has been part of the community in Camberwell for nearly 80 years, first as a cinema and then as a bingo hall.
According to a representative from the Gala Bingo group the sale is due to be completed on Monday 1st March 2010. This gives us very little time to find out what is happening to a very important buildings in our community.

To get involved check http://camberwellcommunitycinema.webs.com/

Photo Call tomorrow 2pm Wednesday 24th February in front of the Bingo Hall. Hope to see you there.

With all good wishes
Barbara Pattinson
Chair
SE5 Forum for Camberwell
020 7274 8045
barbara@se5forum.org

Alzheimer's Disease Open Day 24 April booking needed

2010-02-19T01:22:00.002Z

See below and attached for information about an Open Day at Denmark Hill on Alzheimer's Disease and Motor Neurone Disease on Saturday 24th April 2010 from 9.15am to 4.30pm. We are very fortunate to have centres of research like this on our doorstep, and this is an opportunity worth taking up. Tickets needed. See booking details below.
Enquiries to: Alison Sharpe email: alison.sharpe@kcl.ac.uk
Research Co-ordinator, Department of Old Age Psychiatry and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London
http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk and www.brc.iop.kcl.ac.uk
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OPEN DAY
at the Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park,Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF
Saturday 24th April 2010 from 9.15am to 4.30pm
* Want to know more about research into Alzheimer's Disease and Motor Neurone Disease?
* Meet the scientists and see their research at the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Open Day
A full and active day's programme, open to all, starts with a short introduction, followed by several guided visits to meet and talk to scientists in their research laboratories. The day concludes with a Questions and Answers session with a panel of experts. A free sandwich lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
Admission is free but restricted to named ticket holders only. To apply for a ticket, please complete the form below and return it by no later than Wednesday 24th March 2010 to:

Alison Sharpe, Institute of Psychiatry, Box PO70, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF (Tel: 020 7848 0550)
or email all the information to Alison.Sharpe@kcl.ac.uk including Ref: PRN

Please note that the Open Day is very popular and we cannot guarantee everyone a ticket. Tickets will be issued by lottery drawn after the closing date of Wednesday 24th March 2010. All applicants will be notified soon after the closing date.

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BOOKING FORM
I would like to attend the Neurodegenerative Disease Research Open Day
on Saturday 24th April 2010
Name, address and contact details should be provided for each person who would like a ticket.
Title: First Name: Surname:
(CAPITALS PLEASE)
Address:
Postcode:
Tel: Mobile:
Email:
Please return this slip no later than Wednesday 24th March 2010 Ref: PRN

Taste of Africa event Peckham 4pm 20 Feb 2010

2010-02-13T13:53:00.006Z

See below for news of an interesting and important event in Peckham on Saturday 20th February 4pm - 7pm at the Copleston Centre, Copleston Road, SE15 4AN
midway between Danby Street and Avondale Rise
Please pass on to anyone you know from Africa, any traders in African goods, anyone interested in Africa, or interested in cooking!
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"Taste of Africa" events to help raise awareness of the Personal Food Imports campaign within the African community

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), as part of its Personal Food Imports Campaign, is encouraging members of the West African community to attend local "Taste of Africa" events. These events will be held at three prominent community centres in London. Members of the public will be able to find out more about the rules and regulations surrounding the campaign, whilst sampling West African food, supplied by local caterers.

It is illegal to bring meat and dairy products for personal use back into the UK from countries outside the EU and there are restrictions on bringing back fish, shellfish, honey, eggs and certain types of fruits and vegetables.

The event will take place on the 20th February at The Copleston Centre in Peckham, from 4pm to 7pm.
During the events, attendees will be given a presentation on the campaign. There will also be an opportunity to engage with Dr. Anna Vanderpuye, the campaign ambassador, and Defra representatives, to ask questions about the campaign and the current restrictions on food items.
The "Taste of Africa" events are open to all local residents. As many members of the African community travel abroad during the Easter holiday season, it is imperative they are made aware of the rules surrounding personal food imports.
If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact Media Moguls on: 020 8902 5575 and ask for the Personal Food Imports team.
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Notes to editors
Seizures from people travelling to the UK from Western Africa (including Nigeria and Ghana)between April 2008 and March 2009 included:
·         806 seizures of meat products totalling 9,795kg
·         328 seizures of dairy products totalling 3,669kg and 4,469ltrs
·         1,588 seizures of fish products totalling 18,139kg

During the same period a large number of seizures from other regions were made, including:
·         1,154 seizures of meat products totalling 4,446kg from Eastern Europe
·         1,698 seizures of dairy products totalling 7,007kg and 846ltrs from Southern Asia
·         1,564 seizures of fish products totalling 13,173kg from Eastern Asia

·           The Personal Food Imports campaign is run by Defra with support from the UK Border Agency (UKBA), and the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

·           These events are part of a national campaign which incorporates a public information film, radio and print advertising across both ethnic minority and mainstream media. Posters and leaflets are available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Turkish and Urdu.

·         The campaign includes significant community outreach activity with a team of trained staff who visit key locations across the country, including community supermarkets, places of worship and shopping centres to explain the campaign's key messages.

·         Until March 2010, the outreach team will visit over 50 locations around the country. Stops include: London, Birmingham, Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Wolverhampton.

·            Awareness raising campaigns are only one part of the action to prevent illegal imports. Enforcement activity continues at ports and airports and Defra continues to assess the risks of introduction of animal and plant disease. In 2008/09 there were in excess of 20,000 seizures of illegally imported animal products, with over 191,000kg being seized.

·         For further information on what food products can or cannot be brought back into the UK, call the Defra helpline on 08459 33 55 77 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/foodimports

·         Defra is responsible for policy issues relating to imports of products of animal origin, with Fera (Food and Environment Research Agency) responsible for plants and plant products. Defra, UKBA and the FSA are together responsible for the delivery of illegal food imports policy. All three departments are working hand-in-hand to ensure a consistent approach to the core policy messages.

·         UKBA is responsible for anti-smuggling controls on illegal animal products from non-EU countries at ports and airports in Great Britain. It also has responsibility for detecting illegal food items sent through the post and for enforcing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). UKBA is not responsible for controlling movements of animal products from other EU Member States except where they have not been subject to Customs control elsewhere on arrival in the EU.

·         The FSA is responsible for public heath aspects of food imported into the UK. The FSA has particular responsibility for policy issues for imports of fishery products, bivalve molluscs and food which is not of animal origin. The FSA has responsibilities for assisting and co-ordinating local enforcement activities of Local Authorities, both inland and at ports, in this aspect of their duties.

To obtain further information/images from the event please contact Media Moguls:
Leila Molaei                020 8902 5575               leila@mediamoguls.com.
Hasiba Rehman           0208 902 5575            hasiba@mediamoguls.com

Hasiba Rehman
Account Manager
Media Moguls
3rd Floor Howarine House | 5-6 Empire Way | Wembley, Middlesex HA9 OXA | United Kingdom
(+44 (0)208 902 5575 | Fax line +44 (0)208 902 5585 | hasiba@mediamoguls.com
www.mediamoguls.com | The UK's Leading Ethnic Marketing and PR Agency.

South London Line news

2010-02-10T23:20:00.003Z

Below is latest news sent by SRUG (Southwark Rail Users Group), a member of the campaign to Save the South London Line. The other campaign members include Clapham Transport Users’ Group, Lambeth Public Transport Group, the two major hospitals - King's And SLAM, all local elected representatives, and the four main political parties.
SRUG is a group for local rail users of routes and stations in mid-central Southwark, serving Peckham Rye, Nunhead, South Bermondsey, Queens Road, Denmark Hill, East Dulwich, North Dulwich. SRUG aims to learn about the local rail system to make informed comments and secure improvements to stations and services. The current main issue is the campaign to reverse cuts on direct train services into central London.
For actions, news & background visit http://www.southwarkrailusers.net and follow the links.
To join the SRUG mailing list to be kept up to date, email: SRUG@southwarkrailusers.net
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Press Release from the Save the South London Line Campaign
THE VITAL RAIL LINK THAT SHOULD NOT BE SCRAPPED
The campaigners battling to save the South London Line have published a short report which argues that it is vital to retain the line if South London is ever to enjoy a train service which runs at a tube-like frequency. click here for the report

The report shows that key stations in South London will suffer if the South London Line is withdrawn.
·      Peckham Rye's 10 minute service to London Bridge will be reduced to a train every 15 minutes. It will lose its evening and Sunday services to Victoria altogether.
·      Denmark Hill, which serves the major Maudsley and Kings College hospitals, will lose all its direct services to London Bridge and its evening and Sunday services to Victoria.
·      Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road will lose all their direct services to both Victoria and London Bridge.
The report argues that, instead of cutting services in South London, Transport for London and the rail companies should be looking to enhance services. It makes a number of suggestions which could improve the rail service in South London for just a moderate cost.

John Stewart, the Co-ordinator of Lambeth Public Transport Group, said "The South London Line is a vital link for South London. There should be no question of scrapping it. Indeed, there should be more trains stopping in South London rather than fewer."

Film - Consume Peckham: 18 films new showing

2010-01-11T16:51:00.004Z

Last November Peckham Multiplex cinema was packed for a free showing of a unique film about Peckham called "Consume Peckham". It was so interesting that there have been many calls for a repeat showing. The producers are negotiating a date with the Cinema now.
TO JOIN THE MAILING LIST FOR THE DATE AND FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE FILM email
Keiron Dennis -- kdennis@dircon.co.uk
The film is about the dynamic of the commercial world in Peckham, and is a unique opportunity to understand a bit more about the town centre. Further details below.
Best wishes for the New Year!
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CONSUME PECKHAM: 18 FILMS
Consume Peckham: 18 films, is a collaborative film project between 18 businesses and 57 students from Chelsea College of Art and Design. It was produced as part of I Love Peckham 2009 Development Project. I Love Peckham 2009-2010 is managed by Southwark Arts Forum.
The films take a fresh look at the complex relationships between culture and commercialism in Peckham, as seen from the point of view of young people unfamiliar to the area. With guidance and support from mentors the students have been encouraged to integrate themselves into the community and take a deep approach to research in order to gain trust from the businesses they are seeking to understand.
We observe the mundane and the poetic in the day to day routine of Ozzie’s Café; we witness the preparation of a traditional Pakistani goat stew, we seek to understand why Peckham needs a Persian corner shop, and see how the small adds in a newsagent’s window are a vital hub of information exchange. Seen together, the 18 films build up a multifaceted documentary portrait of Peckham revealing tangled cultural, social and economic relationships. The films ask if the abundance of diversity in such a confined space can create a utopia; or if divisions and differences create tensions that cannot be bridged.

Mentors: Neil Drabble & Kieron Dennis
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SYNOPSES

Persepolis - Ali Hanson, Katy Jones, Kate Coe. 2009
Persepolis is a Persian corner shop in Peckham. Authentically and meticulously stocking a host of unusual foods and products is an obsession for the owner Sally Butcher. The film documents a day in the life of Sally, revealing her philosophy of a multicultural community and offering an insight into why a haven of Persian culture is so important for Peckham.

Reprezent - Lennord Freij, Josh Osbourne, Tom De Hooge. 2009
Reprezent is a youth-led radio station in Peckham providing learning and broadcasting opportunities for young people. The audience is introduced to two young DJs who share their personal experiences, opportunities and their ambitions for the future.

Money Gram - Jenny Lam, Anniken H-Gjelseth, Sarah Bradley. 2009
Sam runs a franchise business in the Money Gram company, he helps people from Peckham send money to family and friends all over the world. Through interviews and by transferring money themselves, the filmmakers explore concepts of communication and exchange within Peckham’s community.

ZA Afro Foods - Kayo Kuribayashi, Georgina Ashdown, Sam De la Monte. 2009
In collaboration with ZA Afro Foods Students from Chelsea School of Art and Design observe and document the preparation of a traditional Pakistani goat stew, discovering and reflecting on new and unusual ingredients in the dish. As a celebration of cultural difference the students buy ingredients and prepare their own goat stew in a Vauxhall apartment, literally and figuratively bringing a piece of Peckham back to their own homes.

Furniture Mall - Juhee Park, Nicolas Cambier, Laura Walters. 2009
Graphic Design Student Nic Cambier takes a job in a furniture shop and helps out during Saturday afternoon deliveries. By working directly with the people from the shop; Ali, Marwan and James, he is able to gain their trust and understand more about their lives and their connection with Peckham. Nic then makes a successful proposition to redesign the Graphic identity of the shop.

Little Hut - Billy Steiger, Daz Peck, Sara Williams. 2009
The newsagent Little Hut sells a wide range of products; from cornflakes to combs, from mango juice to magazines. However, the personal ads displayed in the front window reveal a wider range of products and services. The small adds in the window might also be a microcosm of the area itself encompassing a multitude of languages and revealing a vital hub of information exchange. The film brings a light-hearted interjection into this space exploring a forum of paper and glass existing in the
high street.

Petitou - Craig Sharp, Julian Shaw, Vanessa McKeown. 2009
Barely moments away from the frantic heart of Peckham, with its endless supply of butchers, grocers and mobile phone shops you will find Petitou, an independent café situated in a quiet street more reminiscent of a leafy New York suburb than the mayhem of South East London. This short film focuses on the how the café has responded to the social and economic changes in the area, such as the influx of young families and professionals.

Tommy’s Wear and Tear - Amy Jordan, Leon Kesko, Stephanie Jones.2009
Peckham is a popular location for young families, and for three generations Tommy’s Wear and Tear has been providing affordable children’s clothes and products in the community. Through interviews with Tommy, Abu and Ali they reveal the importance of regeneration to encourage young families to continue choose to live in the area.

E&M Travel Agents - Malia Baker, Marine Malak, Robbie Schweidler. 2009
E & M Travel offers its customers a personal service, responding to Peckham’s unique identity as a destination and a hub for travel. Though interviews with employees; Melisa, Bridget and Patrick we can appreciate the value of a local business committed to helping customers face-to-face, and ultimately connecting people and places all over the world. However, we learn that the increasing threat from internet bookings and current economic conditions are proving tough times for the travel agency business.

Bar Story - Holly Featherstone, Willy Harris, Melanie Baerlocher. 2009
Under the train station, and squashed into a railway arch, Bar Story is often the first port of call for young people coming to Peckham; the young trendy crowd that frequent this bar are not interested in meeting the established communities of Peckham, but only how the rent is cheap, and the scene is catching on.... The film presents a separated relationship between the settled Peckham community and art students.

Number 46 - Alex Herrmann, Scarlet Shillingford-Blay, Kitty Spicer, Caroline Dyet 2009
Julie runs a decrepit shop that carries no name, it could be described as a conglomeration of untold peculiar objects and artifacts from the past. The shop is located on Choumert Road, and located right at the invisible demarcation line that separates the social and economic contrasts of Rye Lane and Bellenden. The shop with no name serves as metaphor for the old and the new as it is on the verge of being converted into a gallery space.

Peckham Business Park - Vachira Tongrow, Daniel Lincoln, Christian Pinchback, Adam Laucht. 2009
Profiling Peckham Business Park where artists, studios, designers, printers, carpenters and churches all co-exist in close proximity. Using interviews the film asks if social, economic and cultural diversity in such a confined space can create a utopia; or are there cultural divisions and tensions that cannot be bridged.

The Rastafarian Shop Peckham Covered Market (Rye Lane) - Dan Cottrell, Sian Beeton, Michael Clarke.2009
Birdy runs a small Rastafarian shop, selling his artwork, amongst other things, in the Covered Market in Rye. His important connection with the community has led the film makers to inquire how a place can be defined without its residents. The film goes on to ask members of the community ‘What is the most important thing in your life?’ inviting some unusual replies.

Ozzie’s Café - Christina Donellan, Glynis Hutamarez, Christina Colombo. 2009
Documenting the routine of Ozzie’s Café we experience the poetic and mundane details of the everyday. We observe how customers come to sit and enjoy the company of others without even speaking a word; and asks the audience to find an appreciation for the muted conversation and sluggish energy that buzzes within the small confines of the cafe walls.

Sahki Quality Meat and Fish - Vicky Vialichka, Emma Terry, Jack Gladstone. 2009
A short film based around Sahki Quality Meat and Fish, one of the many butchers along Peckham Rye high street. We learn that the business is thriving despite being one of twenty-one meat shops along the small stretch of Peckham Rye. An interview with Moah the owner reveals the day to day challenges of running a business in Peckham, and offers an explanation of why meat and phone shops co-exist in the same premises.

Christmas and Wards Demolition Yard - Joe Joiner, Vanessa Humphreys, Frazer Howie. 2009
Recording the making of a phoenix sculpture that was constructed from scrap wood from ‘Christmas Wards Demolition Yard’ this short film, is focused on the manual workers of Peckham. The Phoenix according to legend is reduced to ashes at the end of its life, from which a new, young phoenix is reborn to live again. The film using the metaphor of destruction and creation aims to communicate a message of rejuvenation among the community.

The Bun House - Dave Russell, Walter Wong Wing Hong. 2009
The Bun House is one of the last of a dying breed of Pubs. With the growth of bar chains and gentrification, it is becoming increasingly rare to find independent pubs with as strong a sense of community. In this film, local legend Michael Mulcahy describes his unique approach to running a pub, combining everything from art exhibitions, to the humble darts night to demonstrate that the heart and soul of a town is and always will be the local pub.

Al Sibtian’s - Jowey Roden, Louise Robinson, Sae Young Yang. 2009
Al Sibtian’s is a continental butchers and grocers located on rye lane, he has managed the store for 9 years and takes pride in being located where he is. Through interviews and conversations with Al Sibtain he convinces the filmakers to challenge their pre-conceived ideas about the people of Peckham – taking up the challenge, and taking to the street they set out to test the community spirit in Peckham.

TO JOIN THE MAILING LIST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE FILM email Keiron Dennis
kdennis@dircon.co.uk

TV documentary about Peckham?

2010-01-11T16:45:00.004Z

A TV production company is researching an idea for a new TV documentary programme comparing city and country life. Peckham may or may not be the city area chosen. The researcher is looking for local people to talk to at this very preliminary stage about the idea. See the info below.
You can see more info about Love Productions the TV company, and their other programmes, at http://www.loveproductions.co.uk/
CONTACT
Nastasia Malatesta, Researcher
* email nastasia.malatesta@loveproductions.co.uk
* direct line: 020 7067 4841
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Message from the TV Researcher, Nastasia Malatesta
The Idea:
Love Productions are currently developing a new documentary idea for a major broadcaster about inner-city London life. I would like to find out a bit more information about living in, and the people of, Peckham.
We are looking for 10 households from Peckham who would be prepared to take part in a lifestyle swap with 10 households from the countryside.
What we are looking for:
I would like to speak to interesting and out-going residents of Peckham that are:
* young and old
* living in different parts of Peckham
* with and without children
And who have:
* Lived in cities all their lives, and would like to road test rural life
* Are convinced that city living is better than life in the country and want to prove it!
* Or who have any other opinions about the city lifestyle

We want to hear from you if this is something you'd like to find out more about! I am only in the very early research stages of this project, so there is no obligation for anyone who does get in touch to participate.
If you do have any other questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me either
* Via email nastasia.malatesta@loveproductions.co.uk
* On my direct line: 020 7067 4841
Nastasia Malatesta
Researcher
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7067 4841
Love Productions
43 Eagle Street,
London WC1R 4AT
Tel: 020 70674820

New Year's Eve: CLF Music Odyssey @ Bussey building

2009-12-27T14:48:00.004Z

CLF NEW YEARS EVE E-VITE
2010 'A MULTI-SPACE BASS ODYSSEY'

A CLF WAREHOUSE SESSION
CELEBRATING THE DAWN OF A NEW DECADE
THE CLF VS MICRORAVE

NEW YEARS EVE [THURS DEC 31ST]
2100HRS - 0700HRS
WAREHOUSE SESSION ON X2 FLOORS
@ THE CLF ART CAFE,
1ST + 2ND FLOOR, THE BUSSEY BUILDING,
133 RYE LANE, LONDON SE15 3ST
Admission £10 BEFORE MIDNIGHT [or with flyer]. £15 AFTER

2010 A MULTI-SPACE BASS ODYSSEY Look out for a night of exploratory, celebratory bass fueled, soul driven audio madness and mayhem, as some of Europe's leading DJs come together for an eclectic 2 Floor New Years Eve CLF Warehouse Session @ The famous Bussey Building in SE15. From the Bassbins of Brixton to the DjemBass of Bamako. Dub Step to Jungle, Future Jazz to Broken and Afro Beat. It's a new decade + is time to party like it's 2010. The Year we make Contact!!!!!!

FEATURING
LEVEL 1
THE CLF [CHRONIC LOVE FOUNDATION]
ADRIAN SHERWOOD' [LEGENDARY ON-U SOUND FOUNDER, LEE SCRATCH PERRY, DUB SYNDICATE]
+ VOCAL CHAMPION, THE ORIGINAL M.C. BROTHER CULTURE
JAZZHEADCHRONIC 'MICKEY SMITH' [CLF FOUNDER, DRUM FM, TRIBAL BROADCAST, NONINE]
C.O.N.E. [ROTTERDAM - COOPR8, NONINE]
DJ BUMP N' GRIND [PANDEMONIUM CIRCUS / SPAM FRITTER]

VS
LEVEL 2
MICRORAVE
SISSYPHUS [MICRORAVE]
SPACESHIP GOD [PROCESS RECORDS / HAYWIRE]
BEATROUTE [MICRORAVE / TONE DEF]
THE MECHANIC [GERMANY]
+ SPECIAL GUESTS

ADMISSION
£10 Before Midnight [Or with a flyer]
£15 After

£10 Tickets also available In advance from
E: 2010@clfplanet.com

Event / CLF Art Cafe Info:
http://www.facebook.com/clfartcafe

CLF Music, Videos & Info:
http://www.myspace.com/clfplanet

hosts needed for international youth volunteers coming to Southwark

2009-12-09T13:48:00.004Z

Do you have a spare room a pair of 18-25 year old volunteers could share for any length of time between 2-10 weeks next summer (June- August)?
Or does your local organisation have a volunteering opportunity for them?
See all details below.
For queries and further information, contact Geors Richards (UK programme supervisor), georgina.richards@vso.org.uk, 07785741395
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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH VOLUNTEERS COMING TO SOUTHWARK!
June-August 2010
Global Xchange is an international 6 month youth volunteering programme run in partnership between the British Council and Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO). A team of 24 volunteers from 6 different countries (Yemen, Netherlands, Morocco, Bosnia, UK and Egypt) aged between 18-24 years are coming to Southwark this summer (June- August 2010) to live in local homes and volunteer on local community projects. They will have spent the previous 3 months in a community in Egypt.
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LONDON HOST HOMES NEEDED!
Do you have a spare room a pair of 18-25 year old volunteers could share for any length of time between 2-10 weeks next summer (June- August)?
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* An unforgettable intercultural learning experience from the comfort of your own home
* £100 per week per pair of volunteers to cover your costs
* Enthusiastic volunteers who have undergone rigorous training and selection
* 2 programme supervisors on hand for support wherever necessary
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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED!Could your organisation use a pair of cross cultural volunteers for 10 weeks this summer or a team
of 24 multi cultural volunteers for one off days of volunteering activity?
BENEFITS INCLUDE:* Help from enthusiastic and global minded young people who have undergone rigorous selection
and training (CRB checked)
* 2 programme supervisors on hand for support wherever necessary
* The chance to kick start new projects
* Capacity building, skill sharing, networking and future recruitment opportunities
VENUES, DATES FOR THE DIARY AND IDEAS NEEDED!
Could you involve the team with your organisation in any way? i.e. community events or social activities running next summer, venues for the team to hold Global Citizenship educational workshops at?
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For more information please contact:
Geors Richards (UK programme supervisor),
georgina.richards@vso.org.uk, 07785741395

Geors Richards Global Xchange UK Programme Supervisor Multilateral Youth Xchange: Morocco, Netherlands,Yemen, Bosnia, Egypt and UK Hosting Communtiies: Sharkeya (Egypt)- Southwark, London (UK) Tel: 07785741395 Email: georgina.richards@vso.org.uk Post: ATD Forth World, 48 Addington Square, London, SE5 7LB Website: www.globalxchange.org.uk International volunteer youth exchanges that develop and inspire active global citizens
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VSO is an international development charity that works through
volunteers. www.vso.org.uk

Dulwich Hospital Campaign

2009-12-05T18:57:00.001Z

This will be of interest to all residents in and around Peckham as Dulwich Hospital is part of our local hospital services.
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Message from the "Keep Dulwich Hospital Campaign"
PUBLIC MEETING:
Tuesday 15th December 2009 at 6.30pm
Goldsmiths Room, Dulwich Hospital,
East Dulwich Grove, SE22
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HELP US to:
* fight to keep Dulwich Hospital as a fully functioning Local Community Hospital;
* engage wider support from the public;
* fill up our Petition to persuade the Government and others to support our Hospital;
* get yourselves, your neighbours and friends, to pledge support and ideas for the future of Dulwich Hospital;
* contribute written support and suggestions to our website;
* maintain the pressure on Government Ministers and local Health Bosses to Keep Dulwich Hospital.

DON'T let them destroy Dulwich Hospital JOIN the fight to KEEP it.

Jonathan Mitchell: Chair "Keep Dulwich Hospital Campaign"
phone: 07825 392303
email: Keep.Dulwich.Hospital@gmail.com
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SAVE OUR BEDS in Dulwich Hospital
Kings Hospital is overcrowded: patients on trolleys
Patients bussed to Lewisham not Dulwich for Treatment
Patients sent home too early after operations, only to return later as emergency cases
Patients in mixed wards
Elderly, dementia and mentally ill patients in the same wards as seriously ill patients

SAVE OUR LAND
Keep Dulwich Hospital on our land: in an area of high social need for Lambeth and Southwark. The Primary Care Trust is no longer involved in providing services.
NOW the PCT commissions others to provide our Health services, but they are likely to bypass local people and go to PRIVATE health services.
We do not want American-style Private Health Schemes here.

LOCAL PEOPLE NEED A LOCAL HOSPITAL
1. London as a Capital is short of beds;
2. Dulwich is near Kings Acute hospital, and can take the overflow patients;
3. Dulwich can provide Intermediate Care beds;
4. Dulwich can provide beds for ill people whose carers need respite from their work;
5. Dulwich Hospital has good transport links;
6. A skilled workforce for the Hospital lives locally to provide qualified staff.

800 beds in 1970; 90 beds in 2000; 12 beds in 2009; no plans for any beds in the future.

BUILD a HOSPITAL: BUILD UP the local COMMUNITY
SAVE OUR BEDS : KEEP DULWICH HOSPITAL

Sign the PETITION in Local Shops

Southern Rail Passenger Panel

2009-12-05T14:25:00.004Z

Do you use any of the trains that go through North Dulwich, East Dulwich, Peckham Rye, Queens Road, & South Bermondsey to London Bridge, or the South London Line that runs from London Bridge to Victoria via South Bermondsey, Queens Rd, Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill?
If so, please consider volunteering to become part of Southern Rail's Passenger Panel to give your views. It would be very good to have Southwark rail users on the Panel to give feedback on our parts of the services, so hope some of you volunteer. See below for details.
Southwark Rail Users' Group (SRUG)
www.southwarkrailusers.net
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Message from Southern Rail:
We are looking for passengers who want to be involved in giving views on Southern services by joining our new Passenger Panel.

The role of the panel is a consultative one with opinions of members gathered on our services and changes we might want to make. This could be anything from timetable changes to announcements on trains.

The panel of 1000-plus people complements our existing consultation process with local councils, user groups and other passenger representatives.

In order to tailor Passenger Panel consultations as much as possible, we ask you to provide us with information about you and your typical journey on Southern. We expect consultations to take place no more than once a month and depending on your typical journey and the plans and issues to be discussed, relevant consultations for you may be less frequent than that.

The panel is managed through the Southern website and by email so you must have access to both in order to participate.

If you would like to be involved, why not apply to become a member by completing the form using the link below.
www.southernrailway.com/about-us/passenger-panel/

Christmas Open at the Arches- Blenheim Grove SE15

2009-12-01T19:11:00.001Z

From Southwark Arts Forum E-Bulletin: December 2009
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Christmas Open at the Arches- Blenheim Grove SE15
Frid 4 Dec 6-9pm Private View
Sat 5 Dec 11-6pm
Sun 6 Dec 11-5pm
Tucked away in the arches under Peckham Rye Station, the other end of Blenheim Grove, there is a hive of Christmas activity. The artists and makers will open their studios to the public over the first weekend of December. Amongst others, Arch 191 will be open. Come along and see new works by ceramicist Loraine Rutt and new paintings and drawings by Laura Moreton-Griffiths.

Venue: Arch 191 Blenheim Court 48-50 Blenheim GroveFor more info: enquiries@lauramoretongriffiths.com
www.lauramoretongriffiths.com

latest news on the Save the South London Line Campaign

2009-11-29T17:41:00.003Z

Message from Southwark Rail Users' Group
The campaign continues on a number of levels. Visit www.southwarkrailusers.net to keep up to date.
Two key recent events reported below. Also don't forget - if you use Denmark Hill Station - 8am Tuesday 1st December a media photo event. Come and support. see link on www.southwarkrailusers.net
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1. On 4th November Southwark Council agreed a cross party motion supporting fully and comprehensively the campaign to Save the South London Line. See details here
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2. Meeting with TfL on 24th November - News from the Save the South London Line Campaign (** see at end for campaign members)
Subject: TfL Recognises Need For Central London Links from South London Line stations
At a meeting on 24th November with stakeholder groups in South London, TfL recognised one of the main objectives of campaigners, the need to keep radial services to Central London for current South London Line stations. TfL has proposed a variety of short-listed options for keeping service to Victoria, including diverting the East London Line from Clapham Junction, introducing a Victoria-
Bellingham service and making current Victoria-Dartford services run all day, guaranteeing for Denmark Hill and Peckham Rye all day trains to Victoria. This is in contrast to TfL's earlier assertions that SLL passengers should take ELLX to Clapham Junction and change for Victoria there.
However the Save South London Line Campaign is calling out for the Department for Transport to review all terminating services at London Bridge, based on impact and future demand. Network Rail has acknowledged that keeping the South London Line to London Bridge is possible but would require elaborate signalling or the removal of other services. The Campaign has argued that the cutting of SLL would be a rupture of links and hence impact disproportionately. Negotiations with the DfT over this will continue.

The Campaign group is also looking for a Lawyer with experience in Judicial Review proceedings. Anyone able to help?

** The SSLL Campaign is a consortium of elected representatives from all 4 main parties, plus the Southwark Rail Users' Group, Clapham Transport Users Group, Lambeth Public Transport Group, Kings College Hospital, and SLAM (South London & Maudsley).

Sat 5 December COPLESTON CENTRE WINTER FAIR

2009-11-28T18:32:00.001Z

The COPLESTON CENTRE WINTER FAIR
is on Saturday 5 December From 2 - 4 pm

DIRECTIONS: The Copleston Centre is on Copleston Road SE15,midway between Danby Street & Avondale Rise

Excellent bookstall, Toys and children's clothes,
Face painting, Father Christmas,
Christmas cards, Home-made cakes,
Vintage jewellery, scarves and handbags,
Bric à brac, Raffle and Tombola,
Free trees from Marsden Road Wildlife Garden Centre.

Come along and buy your Christmas presents,
Meet people and have fun!
And help a great Community Centre which provides support for all sorts of local people!

Free Screening Thursday 26 Nov Peckham unique film

2009-11-24T03:46:00.006Z

This is to let you know that there is a very interesting free film on this Thursday at the Peckham Multiplex. It is about the dynamic of the commercial world in Peckham, and looks like a unique opportunity to understand more about the town centre. Further details below.
If you are interested in contributing ideas or projects to the future revitalisation of the town centre please click reply and say what your interest is. We can put you on the mail list for information about further work which is being developed following the recent meeting about the station and central Rye Lane.
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You are invited to a free screening as part of I Love Peckham 2009 Development Project. I Love Peckham 2009-2010 is managed by Southwark Arts Forum

CONSUME PECKHAM 18 FILMS
Free Screening: Thurs 26 November, 6-8pm
Peckham Multiplex. 95a Rye Lane.
Consume Peckham: 18 films, is a collaborative film project between 18 businesses and 57 students from Chelsea College of Art and Design. The films take a fresh look at the complex relationships between culture and commercialism in Peckham, as seen from the point of view of young people unfamiliar to the area. With guidance and support from mentors the students have been encouraged to integrate themselves into the community and take a deep approach to research in order to gain trust from the businesses they are seeking to understand.

We observe the mundane and the poetic in the day to day routine of Ozzie’s Café; we witness the preparation of a traditional Pakistani goat stew, we seek to understand why Peckham needs a Persian corner shop, and see how the small adds in a newsagent’s window are a vital hub of information exchange. Seen together, the 18 films build up a multifaceted documentary portrait of Peckham revealing tangled cultural, social and economic relationships. The films ask if the abundance of diversity in such a confined space can create a utopia; or if divisions and differences create tensions that cannot be bridged.
Venue: Peckham Multiplex, 95a Rye Lane, SE15.
Mentors: Neil Drabble & Kieron Dennis
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SYNOPSES
Persepolis - Ali Hanson, Katy Jones, Kate Coe. 2009
Persepolis is a Persian corner shop in Peckham. Authentically and meticulously stocking a host of unusual foods and products is an obsession for the owner Sally Butcher. The film documents a day in the life of Sally, revealing her philosophy of a multicultural community and offering an insight into why a haven of Persian culture is so important for Peckham.

Reprezent - Lennord Freij, Josh Osbourne, Tom De Hooge. 2009
Reprezent is a youth-led radio station in Peckham providing learning and broadcasting opportunities for young people. The audience is introduced to two young DJs who share their personal experiences, opportunities and their ambitions for the future.

Money Gram - Jenny Lam, Anniken H-Gjelseth, Sarah Bradley. 2009
Sam runs a franchise business in the Money Gram company, he helps people from Peckham send money to family and friends all over the world. Through interviews and by transferring money themselves, the filmmakers explore concepts of communication and exchange within Peckham’s community.

ZA Afro Foods - Kayo Kuribayashi, Georgina Ashdown, Sam De la Monte. 2009
In collaboration with ZA Afro Foods Students from Chelsea School of Art and Design observe and document the preparation of a traditional Pakistani goat stew, discovering and reflecting on new and unusual ingredients in the dish. As a celebration of cultural difference the students buy ingredients and prepare their own goat stew in a Vauxhall apartment, literally and figuratively bringing a piece of Peckham back to their own homes.

Furniture Mall - Juhee Park, Nicolas Cambier, Laura Walters. 2009
Graphic Design Student Nic Cambier takes a job in a furniture shop and helps out during Saturday afternoon deliveries. By working directly with the people from the shop; Ali, Marwan and James, he is able to gain their trust and understand more about their lives and their connection with Peckham. Nic then makes a successful proposition to redesign the Graphic identity of the shop.

Little Hut - Billy Steiger, Daz Peck, Sara Williams. 2009
The newsagent Little Hut sells a wide range of products; from cornflakes to combs, from mango juice to magazines. However, the personal ads displayed in the front window reveal a wider range of products and services. The small adds in the window might also be a microcosm of the area itself encompassing a multitude of languages and revealing a vital hub of information exchange. The film brings a light-hearted interjection into this space exploring a forum of paper and glass existing in the high street.

Petitou - Craig Sharp, Julian Shaw, Vanessa McKeown. 2009
Barely moments away from the frantic heart of Peckham, with its endless supply of butchers, grocers and mobile phone shops you will find Petitou, an independent café situated in a quiet street more reminiscent of a leafy New York suburb than the mayhem of South East London. This short film focuses on the how the café has responded to the social and economic changes in the area, such as the nflux of young families and professionals.

Tommy’s Wear and Tear - Amy Jordan, Leon Kesko, Stephanie Jones.2009
Peckham is a popular location for young families, and for three generations Tommy’s Wear and Tear has been providing affordable children’s clothes and product in the community. Through interviews with Tommy, Abu and Ali they reveal the importance of regeneration to encourage young families to continue choose to live in the area.

E&M Travel Agents - Malia Baker, Marine Malak, Robbie Schweidler. 2009
E & M Travel offers its customers a personal service, responding to Peckham’s unique identity as a destination and a hub for travel. Though interviews with employees; Melisa, Bridget and Patrick we can appreciate the value of a local business committed to helping customers face-to-face, and ultimately connecting people and places all over the world. However, we learn that the increasing threat from internet bookings and current economic conditions are proving tough times for the travel agency business.

Bar Story - Holly Featherstone, Willy Harris, Melanie Baerlocher. 2009
Under the train station, and squashed into a railway arch, Bar Story is often the first port of call for young people coming to Peckham; the young trendy crowd that frequent this bar are not interested in meeting the established communities of Peckham, but only how the rent is cheap, and the scene is catching on.... The film presents a separated relationship between the settled Peckham community and art students.

Number 46 - Alex Herrmann, Scarlet Shillingford-Blay, Kitty Spicer, Caroline Dyet 2009
Julie runs a decrepit shop that carries no name, it could be described as a conglomeration of untold peculiar objects and artifacts from the past. The shop is located on Choumert Road, and located right at the invisible demarcation line that separates the social and economic contrasts of Rye Lane and Bellenden. The shop with no name serves as metaphor for the old and the new as it is on the verge of being converted into a gallery space.

Peckham Business Park - Vachira Tongrow, Daniel Lincoln, Christian Pinchback, Adam Laucht. 2009
Profiling Peckham Business Park where artists, studios, designers, printers, carpenters and churches all co-exist in close proximity. Using interviews the film asks if social, economic and cultural diversity in such a confined space can create a utopia; or are there cultural divisions and tensions that cannot be bridged.

The Rastafarian Shop Peckham Covered Market (Rye Lane) - Dan Cottrell, Sian Beeton, Michael Clarke.2009
Birdy runs a small Rastafarian shop, selling his artwork, amongst other things, in the Covered Market in Rye. His important connection with the community has led the film makers to inquire how a place can be defined without its residents. The film goes on to ask members of the community 'What is the most important thing in your life?’ inviting some unusual replies.

Ozzie’s Café - Christina Donellan, Glynis Hutamarez, Christina Colombo. 2009Documenting the routine of Ozzie’s Café we experience the poetic and mundane details of the everyday. We observe how customers come to sit and enjoy the company of others without even speaking a word; and asks the audience to find an appreciation for the muted conversation and sluggish energy that buzzes within the small confines of the cafe walls.

Sahki Quality Meat and Fish - Vicky Vialichka, Emma Terry, Jack Gladstone. 2009
A short film based around Sahki Quality Meat and Fish, one of the many butchers along Peckham Rye high street. We learn that the business is thriving despite being one of twenty-one meat shops along the small stretch of Peckham Rye. An interview with Moah the owner reveals the day to day challenges of running a business in Peckham, and offers an explanation of why meat and phone shops co-exist in the same premises.

Christmas and Wards Demolition Yard - Joe Joiner, Vanessa Humphreys, Frazer Howie.2009
Recording the making of a phoenix sculpture that was constructed from scrap wood from ‘Christmas Wards Demolition Yard’ this short film, is focused on the manual workers of Peckham. The Phoenix according to legend is reduced to ashes at the end of its life, from which a new, young phoenix is reborn to live again. The film using the metaphor of destruction and creation aims to communicate a message of rejuvenation among the community.

The Bun House - Dave Russell, Walter Wong Wing Hong. 2009
The Bun House is one of the last of a dying breed of Pubs. With the growth of bar chains and gentrification, it is becoming increasingly rare to find independent pubs with as strong a sense of community. In this film, local legend Michael Mulcahy describes his unique approach to running a pub, combining everything from art exhibitions, to the humble darts night to demonstrate that the heart and soul of a town is and always will be the local pub.

Al Sibtian’s - Jowey Roden, Louise Robinson, Sae Young Yang. 2009
Al Sibtian’s is a continental butchers and grocers located on rye lane, he has managed the store for 9 years and takes pride in being located where he is. Through interviews and conversations with Al Sibtain he convinces the filmakers to challenge their pre-conceived ideas about the people of Peckham – taking up the challenge, and taking to the street they set out to test the community spirit in Peckham.

celebrate a centenary for the South London Line

2009-11-23T00:55:00.002Z

TUESDAY 1st DECEMBER at 8am at Denmark Hill station (yes 8am!)

On 1st December, it is 100 years since the South London Line became the first in the country to be electrified. The Save the South London Line Campaign is going to celebrate our local London metro service.
Join us at 8am outside the pub at Denmark Hill Station for half an hour or so.
There will be some goodies to eat and champagne for the lucky few! We will toast the future continued success of this service to Inner South London. It is an important media event - come and join the leading campaigners.
Everyone is welcome, especially those in Edwardian dress (or Victorian or any fancy dress if that is all you can find, or just as you are on your way to work!)

Southwark Rail Users Group
to keep up to date visit the website
http://www.southwarkrailusers.net

Network Rail survey of stations

2009-11-14T18:50:00.003Z

Message from Southwark Rail Users' Group for all local rail users

Network Rail is launching the first ever Nationwide stations research project asking passengers what is important to them at their local station, where they would like to see investment and what are their priorities. They say they want to know what passengers want from stations and what's important to them. See further information in their Press Release below.
This seems an opportunity not be missed to tell them what we think of our own stations - Peckham Rye, Queens Road Peckham, South Bermondsey, East Dulwich, Nunhead, Denmark Hill.
Let's get lots of local users taking part so they really get the message about what needs to be improved. If you need another incentive - you might win an annual season ticket or £2000.if you take part!
The survey can be accessed online at http://www.networkrail.co.uk/actionstations...
Click and check it out now!

Southwark Rail Users' Group
www.southwarkrailusers.net
to join the email list email: SRUG@southwarkrailusers.net
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Network Rail Press Release Thursday 12 Nov 2009

FIRST EVER PASSENGER RESEARCH ABOUT STATIONS LAUNCHED

Network Rail today launched the first ever piece of passenger research specific targeting stations, as it unveiled its plans to improve thousands of stations across the country in a five year, £3.25bn, programme of investment.
Dave Ward, Network Rail's route director for Kent, said: "Stations are the railways' shop-front and they have been ignored for too long. With the punctuality of the railways now running at record levels and our major programme to boost capacity and provide more seats on trains underway, we can now look at other priorities and stations and are at the top of the list.
"Much is planned in the area over the coming years and we must invest wisely. We shouldn't try and second guess passengers but ask them what they want from stations and what's important to them. We need to listen to passengers and use their views on stations to guide our decisions."
In a pioneering move, Network Rail is launching the first ever Nationwide stations research project asking passengers what is important to them at their local station, where they would like to see investment and what are their priorities. The survey can be accessed online at www.networkrail.co.uk/actionstations

The research project will kick off later this month, last for up to three months and involve on-line surveys, telephone surveys and focus groups to really get into the detail of what passengers rate as the most important things to have at stations. The results from the survey, along with the station champions report expected shortly from the Department for Transport, will feed into a much wider review on stations, led by Network Rail. This will take place over the next twelve months involving every train operator, rail funding partner and interest group in the country.
At the same time Network Rail said over 150 stations on routes to, from and across Kent will benefit from investment between now and spring 2014 with sums ranging from tens of thousands of pounds to millions. The improvements to be made include things like:
* New passenger information systems
* New lifts and stairways
* New toilets, waiting rooms and shelters
* New, longer or resurfaced platforms
* Bigger or refurbished ticket offices and ticket halls
* Better lighting and CCTV
* Smarter stations - redecoration, more seating and retail opportunities
Nationally, over 2,000 stations will benefit from this £3.25bn investment.

Notes to Editors:
* Network Rail is also publishing an information booklet about stations and the research entitled 'Action Stations'
* Tens of thousands of leaflets will today be handed out to passengers inviting them to take part in the on-line survey
* All those who complete the survey will be entered into a free prize draw to win a season ticket (value up to £2,000)
* The investment announced today does not just come from Network Rail funds but pulls together all the investment being targeted at stations over the next five years and includes sources such as the DfT, train operators, Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government, PTEs, local authorities and other third parties
* The list of stations is not exhaustive and represents a 'snap-shot' in time and may include stations that are in the early stages of being planned but we, or our partners, are keen to see come to fruition over the next five years

Tues 17 Nov Creative Network Launch

2009-11-12T21:50:00.002Z

Message from Southwark Arts Forum
enquiries to: Katy Fattuhi katy@southwarkartsforum.org

INVITATION: SE15 Creative Network Launch
Tues 17 November @ Peckham Library 5.00pm to 7.30pm

You are invited to the launch of the SE15 Creative Network: a network to support creative people working in the arts and creative industries within the Nunhead and Peckham area. The network is funded by Southwark Council and is part of *I Love Peckham* development programme 2009/10. The network is managed by Southwark Arts Forum (SAF).

Schedule
5.30pm Registration. Drinks available
6.00pm Network introduction by Edward Birch, Director of SAF
6.15pm Speakers to be confirmed will focus on past, present and future development of Peckham
6.40pm Q and A session
7.00pm Goal setting for the network, led by Edward Birch
7.15pm Networking - Food and drinks available
7.30pm Close of meeting

Venue: Peckham Library in the adult pod on the 5th FloorTo book: Please RSVP to
email: admin2@southwarkartsforum.org
phone: 020 7231 3222

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I Love Peckham Background

I Love Peckham was first piloted in 2004 as a small weekend festival in Peckham town centre, aimed at celebrating the area's diverse creative community and was funded through the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.
By 2008 I Love Peckham grew to be a week long festival, offering a range of supportive creative platforms from which to profile local talent. Activities took place in 45 venues and spaces around SE15 culminating in an outdoor weekend festival in the town centre engaging local artists, schools, shopkeepers and local business, community and voluntary groups and venues, with audiences of over 5,000, up to 300 artists and over 2500 young participants.
In 2009, Southwark Council and Southwark Arts Forum aim to establish I Love Peckham as a creative portal to better serve Peckham's blossoming cultural quarter and to initiate the much needed SE15 creative network.
I Love Peckham has profiled SE15's creative community to a London wide audience and raised local aspirations through successful marketing of the brand. It has been instrumental in encouraging new creative spaces, generating models of best practice and influencing cutting edge creative projects in open and disused spaces. It has also encouraged artists to work with local businesses in town centres and continues to attract new creative partners to SE15.
www.southwark.gov.uk/discoversouthwark
www.southwark.gov.uk/ilovepeckham

Southwark Arts Forum helps artists, arts organisations and creative industries in Southwark to excel and to have a greater impact on their local community. We do this by providing a wide range of networking, information and advice services including: networking events, E-Bulletins and one-to-one sessions. With over 2000 members we are a rich creative network widely known in Southwark and beyond. To become a member, please visit www.southwarkartsforum.org

28 Nov St John’s Christmas Fayre

2009-11-07T22:25:00.001Z

Santa is coming to East Dulwich & Bellenden this year!
On Saturday, 28 November between 11am and 3pm he will be at St John’s Christmas Fayre.

There will be an Elves' Workshop for children next to Santa’s Grotto with fun activities including face painting, Christmas card making, puzzles and a Lucky Dip. During the afternoon *Magic Billy* will entertain children with magical tricks and puppet shows. Live musical accompaniment to the festivities will be provided by Opal Flutes and our local Brass Players.

Stalls will include: Christmas cards & Decorations - Home-made Cakes - Jams and Preserves - Books - Toys - Bulbs and Houseplants - Collectables - FairTrade - Luxury knitted and sewn goods - Jewellery - Baby goods - Pottery - Christmas produce - Santa's Workshop - Gifts - Raffle - Tombola - Games - Face painting - Hot refreshments. And a special Lucky Dip for grown-ups, too!

Come along and enjoy yourselves! Bring your friends!
Goose Green Centre, East Dulwich Road, SE22 9AT (adjacent to church)
Admission £1, accompanied children free.

The Peckham Experiment Symposium Sat 24th Oct

2009-10-17T15:28:00.003+01:00

If you have ever wondered about the famous Peckham Experiment of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, here is your chance to find out.
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The Peckham Experiment exhibition runs in Camberwell, Peckham, East Dulwich to 7th November 2009. See http://www.spacestationsixtyfive.com for Programme for dates & venues. Information about the Peckham Experiment at the Pioneer Health Foundation website: http://www.thephf.org/
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And an Invitation to:
The Peckham Experiment Symposium
*Self-organising but with strict parameters*

Saturday 24th October 2009
Free; booking required; to book a place:
- email Tatjana Gretschmann camberwellspace@camberwell.arts.ac.uk
- Or phone- 020 7514 6302
Please book before 4.00pm Wednesday 21st October 2009
Lunch provided.

10.30-4.30pm Wilson Lecture Hall,
Camberwell College of Arts, Wilson Road, London SE5 8LU.

The Symposium will explore some of the themes of The Peckham Experiment exhibitions and projects, curated by Rachael House and Jo David. The Peckham Experiment exhibition is inspired by the original radical wellbeing and health study of the same name, which ran from 1926-1950. The first part of the exhibition is showing at Camberwell Space at Camberwell College of Art. The second part is at Space Station Sixty-Five. The symposium will become part of The Peckham Experiment publication, to be launched after the exhibition.

Morning session will be chaired by Ben Perry and includes-
Registration from 10.30am.
Lisa Curtice from the Pioneer Health Foundation http://www.thephf.org/
Sue Hill from The Peckham Society http://www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
Ken Taylor of M2 www.quay2c.com,
Eileen Conn from Peckham Vision http://www.peckhamvision.org
Jini Rawlings film A Pool of Information,
discussion and questions from the floor.

Lunch - a vegetarian sandwich lunch will be provided,
and there will be information about local community and arts organisations.

Afternoon session includes-
Kit Poulson performance We're too lazy for the future, artists' panel including Gayle Chong Kwan, Nicholas Cobb, Dean Kenning, Annie Whiles and Jo David, discussion and questions from the floor and a closing session from Gayle Chong Kwan.

The symposium will finish at Camberwell Space with a glass of wine or juice and an opportunity to see part one of The Peckham Experiment exhibition.

We look forward to meeting you.

Space Station Sixty-Five
65 North Cross Road, London SE22 9ET
020 8299 5036
www.spacestationsixtyfive.cominfo@spacestationsixtyfive.com

Peckham Society Sun 18th October 3pm

2009-10-15T05:00:00.004+01:00

Message from The Peckham Society for their meeting next Sunday
Peckham Society meeting. All welcome.

SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER 3pm-5pm.
Tea & coffee after talk
Goose Green Centre, beside St John's Church,
Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22
The Theatres, Music Halls and Cinemas of the Old Kent Road.
Talk by Richard Norman. Richard is writing a book on the cinemas of south London. This is one of a quartet of talks. We have previously had Peckham and Camberwell, next year hopefully the Elephant and Castle.

All are welcome. This is a good way to join in The Peckham Society and meet other members and locals keen on local history and the modern day local world we live in.
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Future Peckham Society meeting dates for the diary are:
Sunday 21st February 2010 3pm - Recent Archaeology in Southwark
Christopher Constable, Southwark's archaeologist

Sunday 18th April 2010 - 3pm AGM
3.30pm lecture - John Beasley, author & historian
Origin of names in Peckham and Nunhead

RLSAG Wed 28 October 6.15pm

2009-10-07T22:22:00.003+01:00

Please see message below from the Rye Lane & Station Action Group (RLSAG). This is a key meeting for all interested in the future of the station and this part of the town centre.
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There will be a meeting of the RLSAG on
WEDNESDAY 28th OCTOBER 2009
5.45pm light buffet & displays
6.15pm - 8.30pm meeting

Please email RLSAG@nutbrook.demon.co.uk to say if you can come, so we can get a view of numbers, and give you venue details.
Topics will be:
* reconstructing the station inside
* transforming the square in front and the area behind the station,
* how this fits in central Rye Lane, & the Council's PNAAP (Peckham Area Action Plan).

Come and hear from Southern Rail's architect the plans to rebuild the interior of the magnificent Peckham Rye station buildings, to make them accessible while preserving their historic beauty.
This is a really key meeting and we need a good number of local people to come to learn the latest and to take part in the discussion.
So if you are free, please put the date in your diary and let us know you can come.

For a reminder of some of the background visit:
www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Rye_Station
www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Transforming_Central_Rye_Lane
www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Copeland_Cultural_Quarter

Rye Lane & Station Action Group (RLSAG)

Wed 30 Sep rail public meeting

2009-09-27T19:37:00.004+01:00

Message from Southwark Rail Users' Group
REMINDER for all local rail users: first rail campaign public meeting

PUBLIC MEETING: WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2009
6.30pm refreshments & networking, 7.00pm - 9.00pm meeting
Institute of Psychiatry, 16 De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8AF, between Denmark Hill and Grove Lane. The meeting is
* to demonstrate the very strong support for the campaign,
* to inform on the facts and issues of the campaign.

Representatives of the rail companies, Network Rail, Transport for London and London TravelWatch, the passenger watchdog group, will be attending.

* Please come if you can. Lots of supporters needed. This is rail users' chance to impress the rail industry of our need for direct rail services into central London.
* Please forward this information to your neighbours and friends if they use the trains.
* Visit the SRUG website for overall information and facts about the issues and the campaign: http://www.southwarkrailusers.net

Wed 30 Sep rail public meeting

2009-09-27T19:37:00.001+01:00

Message from Southwark Rail Users' Group
REMINDER for all local rail users: first rail campaign public meeting

PUBLIC MEETING: WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2009
6.30pm refreshments & networking, 7.00pm - 9.00pm meeting
Institute of Psychiatry, 16 De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8AF between Denmark Hill and Grove Lane. The meeting is
* to demonstrate the very strong support for the campaign,
* to inform on the facts and issues of the campaign.

Representatives of the rail companies, Network Rail, Transport for London and London TravelWatch, the passenger watchdog group, will be attending.

* Please come if you can. Lots of supporters needed. This is rail users' chance to impress the rail industry of our need for direct rail services into central London.
* Please forward this information to your neighbours and friends if they use the trains.
* Visit the SRUG website for overall information and facts about the issues and the campaign: http://www.southwarkrailusers.net

rail campaign Wed 30th Sep PUBLIC MEETING

2009-09-13T20:19:00.002+01:00

Message from Southwark Rail Users' Group:
Calling all local rail users!

If you use the local rail services, do please come to the first Campaign PUBLIC MEETING:
WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2009
6.30pm refreshments & networking
7.00pm - 9.00pm meeting
Institute of Psychiatry, 16 De Crespigny Park,
Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8AF
see map attached - entrance at letter A
between Denmark Hill and Grove Lane
meeting hosted and facilitated by
the SE5 Forum www.se5forum.org
with Southwark Rail Users' Group (SRUG) www.southwarkrailusers.net

This meeting is to enable rail users
* to get the facts
* discuss the issues
* join the action

ACTIONS NOW:
* Put Wed 30 Sep 6.30pm in your diary now. Come and support the campaign.
* To be more regularly informed, and support the campaign, please join the email list by emailing Southwark Rail Users Group
* Please forward this information to your neighbours and friends if they use the trains. This is a really great chance to strengthen the campaign - we hope a lot of people will come.
* Please print out and display the A4 poster in local places, and print out some of the A6 flyers to hand out to fellow passengers on your own station. These are attached, and also for download on http://www.bellenden.net/srug/news/public-meeting-wednesday-30-september-2009
* We need volunteers to help on the evening in a variety of ways. Please email us if you can come by 6.30pm; we need to know to help us with the organising.
* Visit the SRUG website for overall information and facts about the issues and the campaign: http://www.bellend
en.net/srug/news/public-meeting-wednesday-30-september-2009
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LATEST NEWS
1. The South London Press (on sale Tuesdays & Fridays), and the Southwark News (on sale Thursdays) are supporting the campaign, and helping to bring out the facts.
2. London TravelWatch have just reported on their recent user survey which provides significant evidence to support our campaign. http://www.bellenden.net/srug/news/ltw-survey-south-london-line-research-study
3. TfL are reviewing with London TravelWatch the ways that new services or tweaks to existing services could mitigate some of the negative impact of the cuts in the South London Line. This review will report in December so we have till then to try to influence what happens.
4. The ultimate decision makers are the Rail Minster (and Department for Transport) and the London Mayor (and TfL). A meeting with the Rail Minister is being planned. A meeting has been requested with the Mayor.
5. Over 3000 signatures have now been collected on the petition. We need more. You can sign the online petition at http://www.gopetition.com/online/27426.html. Also you can print out paper copies and collect signatures - give some to your local cafe or local pub. Petition for download is at http://www.bellenden.net/srug/news/campaign-petition

Sat 26 Sep 1.30-7.30pm Warwick Wingding

2009-09-12T20:07:00.003+01:00

From Friends of Warwick Park an invitation to all local people
WARWICK WINGDING
It’s more than just a local music festival!
When: SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER, 1:30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Warwick Gardens, Lyndhurst Grove, Peckham, SE15
On Saturday 26 September, Warwick Gardens in Peckham, is hosting the first-ever Warwick Wingding. More than just a local music festival, the Warwick Wingding will celebrate the burgeoning musical talent coming out of Peckham and surrounding areas, plus feature hands-on theatre, hoola-hooping, yoga classes, stilt-walking, dressing-up, plus arts & craft stalls and much more.

The very local and very hot new band THE PEPYS (http://www.myspace.com/thepepys) will headline. Also confirmed are the brilliant SAUDIs (http://www.myspace.com/thesaudis), experimental drum n’ bass rockers LIME HEADED DOG (http://www.myspace.com/limeheadeddog, 30 piece brass ensemble from Peckham THE STARTER BIG BAND, the unique pedal powered BOYCOTT COCA COLA EXPERIENCE (http://www.myspace.com/bcce) and talented singer/songwriter PIERRE LA ROUGE (http://www.myspace.com/pierrelarouge), as well as a line-up of acts which promises an eclectic mix of live music and DJs including local bands, orchestras, choirs and solo artists, plus performances from local school children.

The event will be MC’d by Peckham’s (and Southside Radio’s) very own DJ Mickey Smith.

No festival would be complete without food and drink. Home Made & Home Grown stalls will be in abundance as well as a barbecue, home-made Indian, Caribbean and Latin American food plus beer and wine from Green & Blue.
The Warwick Wingding is presented by the Friends of Warwick Gardens in partnership with Southwark Council and is funded by Capital Community Fund.
Further information from andy.alty@btinternet.com

Sun 20 Sep 2pm - Peckham cycle tour

2009-09-12T10:55:00.002+01:00

Organised by The Peckham Society
www.peckhamsociety.org.uk

a cycle tour next SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2.00pm.
The Best Buildings in Peckham!
Meet at the Peckham Library, SE15 at 2.00pm

This afternoon tour uses bicycles to highlight the very best architecture in Peckham covering 300 years of the neighbourhood’s history. Starting in the historic village core we will travel to both the east and west edges of the district celebrating the muscular Victorian civic buildings, industrial architecture and 20th century modernist experiments. All welcome.
Led by Benedict O’Looney
The Peckham Society
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The Peckham Society's following event for your diary:
talk Sunday 18 October 3.00pm.
The Theatres, Music Halls and Cinemas of The Old Kent Road.
Richard Norman (Author).
Goose Green Centre,
St John’s Church, Goose Green,
East Dulwich Road, London SE22.

Sat 12 Sep - Global Plastic Bag Free Day

2009-09-09T23:02:00.002+01:00

Message from local group East Dulwich SNUB (Say no to unwanted bags)
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Dear all,
I wanted to alert your group, friends, colleagues, neighbours to Saturday 12th September- the first International Plastic Bag Free Day.

We're encouraging folks to use their shopping bags, get local suppliers to hand out reusable bags (sometimes their suppliers have bags as a promotion), get schools to design a school shopping bag to sell in their local community and make bags- see morsbags.com!

Poster is available at: http://www.adoptabeach.org.uk/pages/page.php?cust_id=118

All best wishes,
Marilyn Donahue-Schiller
East Dulwich SNUB-Say no to unwanted bags
http://www.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk/#
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East Dulwich Plastic Bag Free Day
Saturday 12th September 2009
A range of activities will be taking place along Lordship Lane between 12 noon and 5pm on the 12th of September as part of the first International Plastic Bag Free Day. See here for more details: http://www.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk/#/future-events/4535387305
We hope to see you there!

Sat 5th September 2009 - Peckham Rye Fete

2009-09-04T00:14:00.003+01:00

Friends of Peckham Rye Present
Peckham Rye Fete
SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER 2009
12-5pm
on Peckham Rye Common

Beer & Pimms
Punch & Judy
Hog Roast
Plants & Books
Home-made cakes
Coconut Shy
Fancy Dress
Dog show
Now in its sixth sensational year!. A real community fair; a great Saturday experience.

Also featuring local community groups/projects including:
Peckham Residents Network,
Peckham Vision
Southwark Rail Users' Group
Bellenden Residents' Group,
Friends of Goose Green
So if you are interested in their activities and wonder who the local residents are who do the work come and visit our two stalls and meet us on Saturday 5th September!

CLF Bank Holiday Event Happening 28 August 2009

2009-08-19T12:18:00.004+01:00

The CLF at the Bussey!
CLF Bank Holiday Event Happening:
Date: Fri August 28th
Times: 9PM -5AM
Admission: FREE
Venue: The CLF ART CAFE & WAREHOUSE LOUNGE,
Address: 1/F Bussey Building, Rear Of 133 Rye Lane, London SE15 3ST
opposite Blenheim Grove
Get there Early
Mojhito Cocktail Happy Hour: 9 30PM - 10 30PM

THE CLF 'FREE' BANK HOLIDAY PROGRESSION SESSION
A Globalistic Excursion Through The Audio Fields Of Planet Groove.

Hosted By: CLF Founder and Internationally Renowned Progressive Beat Head
JAZZHEADCHRONIC 'DJ MICKEY SMITH' + Guests

THE CLF FREE BANK HOLIDAY PROGRESSION SESSION
Join the Chronic Love Foundation [CLF] for a FREE Bank Holiday Mojhito Fueled Audio Meltdown at The CLF ART Cafe this coming Fri August 28th.

THE CLF 'FREE' BANK HOLIDAY PROGRESSION SESSION taking place on the first floor of the Amazing Bussey Building [a unique Victorian Multi-Level Warehouse, located at the Rear Of 133 Rye Lane] - Hosted by CLF Founder / Producer and Leading DJ JAZZHEADCHRONIC MICKEY SMITH.

THE CLF 'FREE' BANK HOLIDAY PROGRESSION SESSION promising to take you mind body and soul on a sublime musical journey across the continental audiospheres of Planet Earth. From the Bass Bins of Brixton to The Future Jazz Fields of Tokyo and The Afro Spheres of Mother Africa. Look out for special guests on the night, Live Visuals by Rodders, Plenty of Chill Out Space, A great Blend Ah Chilled People + more. The Event kicking off with a Mojhito 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 9 30pm - 10 30pm to get the Bank Holiday off to the right kinda start and Spirit. Sooooo People, spread the word + get there early, is gonna beyond special!!!

Note: This is the first major CLF gig that we've dropped at the Bussey since The x4 Floor, 3 Day CLF Weekender back in August 2007. And, if you were there, well you know what to expect! Something Very Special this way comes!!!!! And don't forget it's FREE!!!!!!!

For more event info please email: clfaugustbankholiday@clfplanet.com

For More Info on The CLF, Please visit
http://www.clfplanet.com
http://www.myspace.com/clfplanet

For more info or to hear tracks, watch videos by / on Jazzheadchronic - please visit
http://www.myspace.com/jazzheadchronic
http://www.youtube.com/clfplanet
http://coopr8.ning.com/profile/Jazzheadchronic
http://www.nonine.com
http://southcityradio.org/culturefix

CLF Co-Founder Marque Gilmore [theinna-most]
http://www.myspace.com/marquegilmore
http://www.youtube.com/innamost
http://www.katialabeque.com/homeflash.htm

CLF Art Cafe [3 Day CLF Weekender] Footage
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=30215024
http://vimeo.com/1370399

public meeting Wednesday 30 September 2009

2009-08-13T09:05:00.002+01:00

ADVANCE NOTICE FOR YOUR DIARY

PUBLIC MEETING - WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
6.30pm refreshments & networking
7.00pm - 9.00pm meeting
Institute of Psychiatry, 16 De Crespigny Park,
Denmark Hill, Camberwell, SE5 8AF

Save Your South London Train Service
Stop cuts to Victoria and London Bridge trains
get the facts, hear the issues, join the action

The meeting hosted and facilitated by the SE5 Forum
on behalf of the Southwark Rail Users' Group

Further details, and information for publicity, will follow.
In the meantime please note the date in your diary

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We will need volunteers for a variety of tasks on the night, e.g. stewarding, serving tea & coffee, supervising stalls for the individual rail stations, etc.
Can you help? If you can, please email SRUG@bellenden.net, and SE5 Forum
When the details are developed, we will be in touch with volunteers to sort out who can do what.

UPDATE ON CAMPAIGN
Lots happening - pursuing TfL for information on the review of services; Freedom of Information requests to DfT & TfL for facts about the cuts decision; preparing for meetings with Rail Minister and with London Mayor; over 2600 petition signatures; emails & letters going to Minister, Mayor, MPs, councillors; frequent coverage in local press - get the Southwark News (Thursdays) & SLP (Tuesdays & Fridays).

Your continuing active support is needed: see here for what you can do:
http://www.peckhamvision.org/brg/rail-cuts

Eileen
Southwark Rail Users' Group (SRUG)
www.peckhamvision.org/brg/srug

Wed 12 Aug 7-9pm: Nigel Rd, Sternhall Lane, Heaton Rd junctions exhibition

2009-08-08T16:59:00.000+01:00

MESSAGE FROM BELLENDEN RESIDENTS' GROUP

Dear local residents
The Council are planning changes to the junctions where Nigel Road, Heaton Road and Sternhall Lane meet Rye Lane and Peckham Rye.
This is a complicated and dangerous stretch of road, and the Council's aim is to make it safer. But it is a complicated set of junctions and not easy to get an ideal solution. So your input will be very valuable.

There will be an exhibition on the proposals
next Wednesday 12 August 2009
at 218 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4NL
7.00pm - 9.00pm.

This is in the empty shop (previously the betting shop) between Nigel Road and Sternhall Lane. This is right in the middle of the stretch of Rye Lane where all these junctions are.

If you use these junctions at all, do try to get to the exhibition to see the plans and talk to Council officers about them. It is the best way to understand what is proposed. Please pass this information on to your neighbours as well.

Bellenden Residents' Group

Tues 11 August 7pm Transition Town Peckham

2009-08-08T16:33:00.003+01:00

Here is a message from local community group Transition Town Peckham about a film, talk and refreshments on Tuesday 11 August 7pm.
Contact: events@transitiontownpeckham.org
further info: www.transitiontownpeckham.org
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TRANSITION TOWN PECKHAM MEETING
Tuesday 11 AUG, 7pm
Peckham Settlement, Goldsmith Road, SE15 5TF

TTP is a new Transition Town for SE15. We are aiming to build a more sustainable community in Peckham to improve the environment and the lives of everyone in the community.

On 11 Aug, we will be giving a short talk, followed by a 50 min short film - "The Power of Community". The film is a documentary showing how Cuba began a slow recovery and focused not on finding new energy sources, but on rejecting consumption in favour of sustainable growth.
This is transition at work - it shows that it can be done! We hope that it will inspire our members and build confidence in what we are trying to do in Peckham.
We also want our members to get to know each other, and to encourage new people to get involved. So we will be inviting people for a few drinks and a meet and greet after the film. Please tell your friends and neighbours to come along and get to know TTP.

Frank's Cafe & Campari bar

2009-08-07T03:00:00.003+01:00

The Hannah Barry Gallery recently wowed the Venice Bienniale with its Peckham Pavilion. Now they are wowing lots of visitors to the sculpture exhibition and Frank's Cafe & Campari bar, on the roof of the multi storey car park.
A lot of these visitors come to Peckham from London Bridge and Victoria by overground rail. Their great discovery is how close Peckham is to central London. This shows the importance of the local campaign to publicise the importance of the direct rail services to London Bridge and Victoria, and stop the planned cuts.
See Peckham raises the roof and save our rail services for more information about the exhibition & Frank's Cafe, and how to support the local rail services campaign.

The exhibition and Frank's cafe is open every Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 10pm. It is really worth a visit. You can get to it via the lift right beside the entrance to the cinema on Rye Lane, up to the 6th floor and then walk up the levels through the sculpture exhibition to the top.

See the stunning pictures and reviews through the website: <http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Hannah_Barry_Gallery#BOLD_TENDENCIES_III_.2830_June_-_30_September.2C_11am-10pm_Thurs_to_Sun.29>

See short video at: http://www.jotta.com/magazine/video/207/between-you-and-i

The exhibition ends on 30 September. Make sure you don't miss it! Take advantage of this superb weather at the moment and enjoy the whole thing.
If you care about the rail services, make sure you sign the petition and email the Rail Minister and the London Mayor, see here for the details: http://www.peckhamvision.org/brg/rail-cuts

is your street surface or lighting in need of attention?

2009-08-01T04:17:00.002+01:00

Does your street need resurfacing, or the street lighting improved? If so see details below for how to get it on the list for action. Deadline for proposals 21st August.
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NOTICE FROM SOUTHWARK COUNCIL

Information on Highways Capital Allocation Scheme for Community Councils

Background
This is a proposed scheme for improvement works for highways and lighting. Each Community Council has been allocated £100,000 for resurfacing (this would pay for about 100 linear meters of road and paving) and £75,000 for lighting.

£100,000 for highway resurfacing:
The Highways capital is solely for the resurfacing of footway and carriageways for Southwark roads including dropped kerbs/mobility access works such as tactile paving. No traffic management or transport aspects will be considered i.e. no crossings, one ways, CPZ, 20mph Zones, cycle lanes, traffic calming measures and so forth. In addition for the spend to be capital it must be of a minimum of £2,500. Therefore if patching is required it would need to be of the whole or a major part
of the road.

£75,000 for street lighting:
The upgrade or replacement of lighting has conditions attached. Firstly, the lighting must be functional and not decorative and in line with the Council's standard specification and in keeping with the surroundings. Secondly, single lights can not be replaced, added or removed; a location must be chosen where all of the lights on that street need to be replaced.

We would like to hear from you which highways and areas of street lighting you think should be improved. Please note the closing date for submitting suggestions is Friday 21st August.
We will carry out a feasibility study on the suggestions we receive to determine their suitability. This information will be provided to a future Community Council where decisions will be made about allocating the available funds.

Please e-mail your suggestions to and be as specific as possible about the location:
* street.lighting@southwark.gov.uk for all lighting
* streetcare@southwark.gov.uk for all surfacing

Ethnic diversity and participation within green community initiatives

2009-07-29T02:34:00.001+01:00

If you are involved in any green environmental community groups, you may be interested in responding to this research survey.
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EMAIL FROM Annalisa Dorigo email: a.dorigo@lse.ac.uk
This is a call out to all green community groups in Peckham. I am a MSc student at the LSE carrying out my final research project on ethnic diversity and participation within green community-led initiatives.
I would be very interested to hear from green community group members (regardless of how ethnically diverse their group may be), to help with a short email survey (max 10 minutes).
Please note that all respondents will remain anonymous.
On completion of my project and as a thank you, I am planning to organise evening drinks for all participating; this would be an opportunity for different groups to come together and find out about other activities in Southwark, and share best practice.
Please note that the deadline for my thesis is 27th August. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Please email me at: a.dorigo@lse.ac.uk
Many thanks,
Annalisa

traffic problems in your neighbourhood?

2009-07-14T01:56:00.002+01:00

Do you have any traffic or pedestrian issues in your neighbourhood?
If so, and you are in the Nunhead & Peckham Rye Community Council area, you should try to come to the next meeting and encourage your neighbours to come as well.
The Nunhead & Peckham Rye Community Council
Wednesday 22 July 7pm
at Rye Oak Primary School and Children's Centre,
Whorlton Road, London, SE15 3PD
(use the Old James Street entrance)

The Council will explain their latest ideas for tackling local traffic issues. They will be asking at the meeting if there are any other local areas that have problems and what the priorities should be for any of these. This is your chance to make sure your local traffic or pedestrian issues are put on the list for attention.

We are told that this topic is on the agenda for all current Community Council meetings. So if you are in a different area visit here http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourCouncil/communitycouncils/YourCommunityCouncil/ to see if there is a meeting soon of your Community Council (see CC names in left hand column) and how you can find out if traffic is on the agenda.

30 June 6-9pm opening new sculpture park in multi-storey car park

2009-06-29T00:42:00.003+01:00

Invitation from Hannah Barry Gallery
Please join us next Tuesday 30 June from 6pm to celebrate the opening of Bold Tendencies III, the new sculpture park we are opening on the top four floors of the Multi-Storey Car Park in Rye Lane, Peckham. The gallery will present 17 specially commissioned sculptures by new young artists.

The evening starts at the Car Park and will be followed by a party nearby at the gallery where James Balmforth's exhibition THE MAKING OF ASHES is installed.
Frank’s Cafe and Campari Bar, designed by Lettice Drake and Paloma Gormley, will open on the top floor of the car park with panoramic views of London from the O2 Arena past Big Ben and the London Eye to Crystal Palace. Frank’s will serve lunch, supper and drinks Thursday through Sunday. http://www.frankscafe.org.uk/

Hope you will be able to come!

Bold Tendencies III and FRANK’S
Tuesday 30 June – Wednesday 30 September 2009
Level 7-10, Peckham Rye Multistory Car Park, 95A Rye Lane SE15
Entrance on foot from Rye Lane and by car from Cerise Road, parking available on level 6
Exhibition and Cafe opening hours: Thursday – Sunday 11am - 10pm

further information from:
Http://www.frankscafe.org.uk/ http://twitter.com/BoldTendencies
http://hannahbarry.com/
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Hannah_Barry_Gallery

Stop the Strip Clubs in New Cross

2009-06-26T22:33:00.003+01:00

Peckham residents successfully resisted the opening of a lap dancing club on Peckham High Street. See the information below, from the New Cross campaign to Stop the Strip. Please pass this on to anyone you know who may not want strip clubs to spread and not on the doorstep of Peckham. Communities need to support each other against this encroachment.

STOP THE STRIP!
http://www.stopthestrip.org/4901.html

The White Hart Pub is right at the heart of New Cross Gate in an NDC regeneration area. Is this the regeneration we want or need?
The aim of the STOP THE STRIP group is to see an end to the licensing of Lap Dancing clubs in the New Cross area. We believe in the rights of women working in the Lap Dancing industry, and related industries and for them to be treated with respect and dignity. Campaigning against the establishment of this Lap Dancing venue does not constitute an attack against the individual women working there. This is not an anti-sex campaign but rather a campaign by a range of local people who are concerned about the establishment of these clubs in residential areas. We believe our area, New Cross, deserves better. Women working in modelling and sex industries are often treated poorly and their rights often breached. As a group we believe all workers have the right to Unionise and seek support when they are being exploited. We would extend support to any and all women working in the venue.

STOP THE STRIP will work actively on three fronts:
1) Monitor the running and impact of the White Hart in terms of any breach of its licence and the potential growth in criminal activity and particularly crimes against women.
2) Alert local residents to the existence of the club.
3) Actively and vocally campaign against this exploitative establishment.
Evidence suggests that when venues were introduced in Camden, incidence of rape increased dramatically. The image of areas that play host to Lap Dancing venues is broadly negative: New Cross is already battling with negative images. There are many people in the area who feel strongly about this issue and we want to bring everyone together to make our voice heard collectively.
COME AND JOIN US !

IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO PUBLISH YOUR MESSAGE OF SUPPORT PLEASE E-MAIL US AT info@stopthestrip.org
http://www.stopthestrip.org.uk/

STOP THE STRIP!

Tues 30 June 7.30pm Transition Town Peckham

2009-06-23T20:15:00.002+01:00

Climate Change - Food Supply - Energy Supply
how can we in Peckham cope?
what new opportunities are there?
interested in these issues?
Come to an introductory meeting of
Transition Town Peckham
Tuesday 30th June at 7.30pm
The Peckham Settlement
Goldsmith Rd, SE15 5TF
http://www.transitiontownpeckham.org/
Further information below and from ttpeckham@gmail.com
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Dear Peckham/Nunhead [or nearby] resident
WHO WE ARE
A small group of local people wanting to get together to take positive action around climate change, energy and food supply has been exploring the possibility of setting up a Transition Town initiative in Peckham. If you have not heard of a Transition Town and would like to find out more, here is an article that explains the basics:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/apr/19/energy.ethicalliving
You may also be interested to hear that Rob Hopkins, the founder of the Transition Movement, has recently become an Observer’s Ethical Award winner. Here he is in a short film http://www.guardian.co.uk/theobserver/video/2009/jun/03/observer-ethical-awards-campaigner

ABOUT TTP
There are already a number of successful environmental groups and activities in place in Peckham. But TTP is a little different, in that its structure allows for the development of a broad range of interest groups – eg food, energy, education, etc. This initial workshop will explain more about Transition thinking and find out local people’s views on taking these ideas further in Peckham. We can discuss what already exists and where there is a need for more action. We have been granted a free meeting slot at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30th June 2009 at the Peckham Settlement,
Goldsmith Road, SE15 5TF. Further details on this and more on the Transition Town concept are also available on the Transition Town Peckham website. http://transitiontownpeckham.org/

MEETING 30 JUNE 7.30pm
We really hope you will be able to come along and share your views at the meeting on the 30th of June. We hope you will share our excitement in creating a new kind of urban Transition initiative in which Peckham residents of all backgrounds come together to lead the way as a community tackling the challenges of climate change, peak oil and global resource depletion.
Please RSVP ttpeckham@gmail.com Or call 07961 108 849 or 07749 657 665
We look forward to seeing you there!
The TTP Peckham team

Sun 28 June The Lives of Buildings - an Open House Weekend

2009-06-21T14:27:00.003+01:00

INVITATION FROM THE PECKHAM SOCIETY
walk Sunday 28 June
assemble 1.30pm
walk 2.00 pm
Open House walk Includes Bussey Building and Peckham Rye Station
Meet 133 Rye Lane, SE15
entrance opposite Blenheim Grove
Duration 1+1/2 hours
Led by Peter Frost.
http://www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Transforming_Central_Rye_Lane
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The Peckham Society invites you to join a special Open House weekend walk on Sunday 28th June at 1.30pm in central Peckham.
This weekend, organised by Open House London and English Heritage, celebrates the richness and variety of London's buildings. Discover how buildings live, grow, die and are reborn, what links exist between past and present in London's architecture, why some buildings stand the test of time and how London will look in the future.
The centre of Peckham, around the Bussey building and Peckham Rye station, is a rich example of this story.
The Bussey building is a very expansive historic Victorian factory, now in the emerging Copeland Cultural Quarter. On the tour we will see examples of Victorian, Edwardian, and pre-war architecture, a view over the whole of Peckham and central London, the ultra modern Hannah Barry Art Gallery, the now listed Peckham Rye station, designed by Charles Henry Driver, and now with exciting renovation in the old waiting room. All these buildings are currently changing in some way, reflecting the movement from Peckham's past to the future. We will discuss the economic and cultural potential of that central area, and the possibilities of sustaining and improving Peckham's townscape. For your orientation on the walk, it is worth having a look beforehand at http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Transforming_Central_Rye_Lane

Other useful background on this central Peckham area can be found at:
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Copeland_Cultural_Quarter
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Bussey_Building
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Vibrant_Artists%27_Community
http://www.hannahbarry.com/exhibition.php?page=FUTURE
http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Peckham_Rye_Station
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THE LIVES OF BUILDINGS
26 – 28 June 2009
http://www.london.gov.uk/storyoflondon/weekend/buildings.jsp
http://www.openhouse.org.uk/images/The%20Lives%20of%20Buildings%20programme%20010609.pdf
Celebrating the renewal of London through its architecture. Brought to you by Open House in partnership with English Heritage, the Lives of Buildings is your chance to debate and discover how buildings live, grow, die and can be reborn for the future. This programme includes details of events and activities featuring in the Lives of Buildings programme (26 – 28 June) during the Story of London festival.

come to Denmark Hill Fri midday 26 June

2009-06-21T03:32:00.002+01:00

message from SRUG - Southwark Rail Users' Group
You are invited to a rally at Denmark Hill station this coming FRIDAY 26th JUNE at MIDDAY.
It is the official launch of the campaign to save the South London Line train services to London Bridge and Victoria.
The two local MPs Harriet Harman and Tessa Jowell will be there leading the Rally.
Lots of media will be present, so do please come and give your support if you are around at that time. Come and get to know other fellow campaigners!

ACTION TO COLLECT SIGNATURES & GIVE OUT FLYERS
We hope it will gear up the campaign to the next level. Already there are over 1000 signatures on the petition. But we need thousands more. So we need you to spread the word to fellow rail users, and to carry the petition with you to get signatures.
See here for petition and flyers to print out to take with you on your travels...

LATEST NEWS
A lot has been happening and we will do a round up of news soon. In the meantime we have successfully put pressure on TfL and they now say they will do a review of south London rail services in the next few months. That is just the start of getting this decision to cut services reversed.
See here for summary about the campaign

18 June meeting - Warwick Gardens gig for musicians, crafts and arts people

2009-06-16T00:20:00.001+01:00

Message from Friends of Warwick Gardens:
THE WARWICK GARDENS MONSTER MUSIC GIG is happening in the last weekend of September 2009. The planning group are now looking for local acts who need a showcase for their talents. Any and all local (Peckham and nearby) musicians are invited to apply for the opportunity to perform live at this free event. We will provide a stage, mics and PA - you provide the talent!
We are also looking for local craftspeople and artists who have something interesting and original to sell and would like to book a stall at what promises to be a big day out for all ages.
Come along to find out more at our next meeting at:
South London Tabernacle Church Hall
Bushey Hill Road
7pm THURSDAY 18TH JUNE
or email us at warwickgarden@googlemail.com

This event is being organised by the Friends of Warwick Gardens with funding from the Capital Community Fund. If you would like to get involved in organising or helping to run the event - please come to our next meeting or get in touch with us!

16 June opening exhibition Hannah Barry Gallery

2009-06-13T16:12:00.002+01:00

The latest exhibition from the now internationally famous Peckham's own Hannah Barry Art Gallery opens this next Tuesday 16th June and runs to 5th July. It is in the warehouse next to the historic Bussey building in the emerging Copeland Cultural Quarter, entrance at 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN. See invitation below for details.

The Gallery has had a big impact at the Venice Bienalle: see links

Some quotes:

... for the past couple of years I’ve followed the progress of gallerist Hannah Barry and her stable of young artists from their base in Peckham to a recent West End show. And, blow me down, here they were in Venice, with a Peckham pavilion... Telegraph.co.uk

... there is an eclectic assortment of new minority groups to boot, ranging from Catalonia through the Principality of Monaco to Peckham in South London, which stands proudly apart from the rest of the British capital, setting up its own mini-empire in an empty shop... TimesOnLine

Venice, glorious city of Titian, Casanova and Vivaldi, has welcomed a new artistic powerhouse into the international fold at the Biennale this week... The Peckham Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is a whitewashed studio the size of a small newsagent’s shop. Although it is outside the official competition it is already attracting appreciative visits from some of the art world’s most influential tastemakers... TimesOnLine
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INVITATION FROM HANNAH BARRY GALLERY
Please join us at the gallery in Peckham on Tuesday 16 June from 6 - 9 pm to celebrate the opening of THE MAKING OF ASHES, James Balmforth's exhibition of four sculptures.
Directions to the gallery can be found on www.hannahbarry.com and the exhibition will run until July 5. We hope you can join us.
Hannah Barry Gallery
Unit 9i
Copeland Industrial Park
133 Copeland Road
London SE15 3SN
Tel: +44 7850 639 570

www.hannahbarry.com

18 June reception art exhibition in Bussey building

2009-06-12T12:14:00.001+01:00

You are invited to a new art exhibition at the historic Bussey building
in the emerging Copeland Cultural Quarter, 133 Rye Lane, entrance opposite Blenheim Grove, SE15
Opening reception Thursday 18th June 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Amy Smyth will perform “Suite” at 8pm on the opening night.
Exhibition open 19th June - 24th June, 1pm - 6pm
Details below.
further information
phone: 07947819597
email: gingerjodennis@hotmail.com
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Press Release 2nd June 2009
"Plagiarise" is an exhibition devised to question originality and newness within fine art.
It is a group show curated by peckham artists Jo Dennis and Dido Hallett
Open 19th June - 24th June, 1pm - 6pm.
Opening reception Thursday 18th June 6.30pm - 9.30pm.
As artists we are informed by art which has come before us; there is no such thing as an original idea. Artists translate and transcode information from one format to another, wandering in geography as well as in history.

Our globalised perception calls for new types of representation: our daily lives are played out against a more enormous backdrop than ever before. Artists traverse a cultural landscape saturated with signs, creating new pathways between multiple formats of expression and communication.

Participating artists are;
Hannah Alton, Gill Bedson, Jenna Collins, Victoria Deero, Jo Dennis, Dido Hallett, James Alec Hardy, Tanya Kaprielian, Tom Leamon, Gareth Lloyd, Joanna McCormick, Lena Pomford, Richard Somerville, Charlotte Squire, Emma Thompson, Jacqueline Utley, Tisna Westerhof, Gary Whitworth
Amy Smyth will perform “Suite” at 8pm on the opening night.

1st Floor, Bussey Building,
133 Rye Lane,
Peckham,
london
SE15 3SN
phone: 07947819597
email: gingerjodennis@hotmail.com

ethical fashion - vols. wanted for student research

2009-06-06T00:17:00.001+01:00

Are you 60+ and interested in ethical products? If so, read on...
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I'm a Peckham based MA student in Ethical Fashion at the University for the Creative Arts, Epsom. I'm looking for volunteers for a focus group based research for my final project. I'm looking for about 6-8 participants, aged 60+.
The focus of the research is about finding out consumers' perceptions and expectations of organic and fair trade products, particularly cotton. I'm keen to hear the view of the general public aged 60+ who have some interest in this subject area. The session will be about 1.5 hours and there will be group discussion on around 5 questions. I'm planning the session in Peckham at daytime either on the week commencing 15th or 23rd of June (this will depend on the availability of the participants). It will be quite informal and a relaxed discussion. Refreshment will be provided.
I'm more than happy to discuss any further detail. If you are interested to volunteer, please contact me by email kayliu06@yahoo.co.uk
Many thanks,
Kay

remember to vote Thursday 4 June

2009-06-03T14:37:00.000+01:00

European election candidates: London
Http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8039873.stm#london

BBC Voting guide - All you need to know about Thursday's elections
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8070470.stm

Sunday 7 June 1- 6pm Open Day: Choumert Sq.

2009-06-03T00:09:00.001+01:00

The Open Day that thinks it's a Village Fete!
The annual summer event in Bellenden. All welcome.
A fabulous summer experience, not to be missed.

From The Residents of Choumert Square, SE15 4RE
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The National Gardens Scheme 82nd ANNIVERSARY
Garden Open for Charity
CHOUMERT SQUARE, SE15
- entrance off Choumert Grove, a few minutes from Peckham Rye station,
- one minute from Choumert/Chadwick car park.
Sunday 7 June 1pm - 6pm
Admission £2.50, Child 50p
Tea No Dogs Stalls will include….
* A Gourmet Tombola * Garden Plants * Afternoon Teas
* Wine and Beer * Books DVDs and CDs * Pimms Emporium
* Gift-Cards * Home-Made Cakes to buy * Bric-a-brac
* Face Painting * Art Exhibitions * Live Music
* The Peckham Society
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SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2009
From 1pm to 6pm
Choumert Square, built in the latter half of the 19th Century, presents to the visitor not a Square but a laneway of 46 tiny cottages leading to a communal `walled' garden. The gardens of this secret Southwark street are amongst the tiniest it's possible to tend! They've evolved over some twenty years, triggered initially by a few neighbours' gardening passions that infected the enthusiasm of others. Today the Square gardens uniquely demonstrate how gardening unites a community.

The street is `divided' into a sunny and shady side, and the gardens' eco-climate (and planting) reflect this. Key features are the variety of roses growing in the Square, the mix of trees (including birch, willow, eucalyptus, acer and a dramatic robinia), and a colourful array of perennial border plants and annuals, many home-grown. The garden has been featured on BBC TV (Gardeners' World three times) and on Channel 4, in numerous magazines and national press articles (including BBC Good Homes, Period Living, London Evening Standard, The Sunday Times and The Guardian).
In November 2007 our Square won one of the special 25 `Blooming Fantastic' Awards which the Conservation Foundation bestows on those areas that have brought a Green awareness to corners of London. In August 2008 the Square received the Silver Gilt Award for Best Community Garden, Southwark in Bloom.

The Open Day is primarily about gardens and sharing with others our residents' love of this little corner of the inner city; but it is also renowned for its demonstrable community spirit. Visitors will find themselves invited to sit and partake of a wide variety of refreshments in between purchasing delicious home-baked cakes, artwork, crafts, plants, books and photo mementoes of their visit.

Via wrought iron gates off Choumert Grove. Peckham Rye mainline station is visible from the gates [trains from London Bridge and London Victoria], & buses galore (12, 36, 37, 63, 78, 171, 312, 345) less than 10 mins walk. Car park 2 mins
About 46 mini gardens with maxi-planting in a Shangri-la situation that the media has described as a 'Floral Canyon', which leads to small communal 'secret garden'. Open day has village fête atmosphere with many art stalls and delicious refreshments.
Adm £2.50, child 50p, (share to St Christopher's Hospice) Lunches & Teas
Sun 7 June (1-6).
The National Gardens Scheme: www.ngs.org.uk

3 June OpenStreetMap in Peckham

2009-06-02T01:19:00.003+01:00

EMAIL FROM OPEN STREET MAPS
Come and help complete the free Open Street Map of central Peckham on the evening of Weds 3rd June!
OpenStreetMap is a completely free map and database for the whole world, created by volunteers in a similar fashion to Wikipedia. The main web site has a nice friendly map that's aimed at:
* pedestrians
* a great cycling version
The level of detail for much of Peckham is already far more useful than Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft maps. Because you can get at the underlying data and it's all 100% free, local residents and community groups can create their own maps in any style, or use the data for any purpose.
Join a crowd of OpenStreetMap volunteers who will be descending on the area to gather the names of roads, the locations of green spaces, pubs, post boxes and more!
More info can be found here
Email Tom Chance: tom@acrewoods.net if you're curious but confused!

BIG Music and creative arts Festival - planning mtg 3 June 7pm

2009-06-01T02:01:00.001+01:00

FRIENDS OF WARWICK GARDENS MEETING
WEDNESDAY 3RD JUNE 2009
After the HUGE success of the DOG DAY AFTERNOON in April, The Friends of Warwick Gardens have further funding to plan, organise and run a BIG Music and creative arts Festival in the park this autumn!
If you are interested in performing, or helping with planning this event please come along to our first planning meeting which will be held on

Wednesday 3rd June 7pm
at The South London Tabernacle Church Hall Bushey Hill Road.

We want input from as many local residents as possible so please come along to find out more and how you can be involved.

improvements at junctions Rye Lane, Peckham Rye, Nigel Rd, Heaton Rd, Sternhall Lane

2009-05-22T20:00:00.002+01:00

Do you ever walk, cycle, use the buses, ride a motor bike, or drive a car through any part of the junctions at the south end of Rye Lane?
If you do, you might be interested to come and see proposals for improving the whole layout. This is an unsafe set of junctions and a great opportunity for users of them to contribute to the design before the formal consultation. See below the Council details of meeting and walkabout next Wednesday 27 May.
If you aim to go, or have any queries, email Christopher.Gibney@mouchel.com who is arranging the meeting for the Council.
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Invitation from Southwark Council
Dear Stakeholder,
You are invited to attend a design workshop to discuss new proposals for highway, public realm and road safety improvements between Rye Lane (junction with Heaton Road & Sternhall Lane) and Peckham Rye (junctions with Nigel Road and Philip Walk). The meeting will be held on
WEDNESDAY 27th MAY 5pm-7pm
meeting first at
The CLF Art Cafe
1st Floor Bussey Building
133 Rye Lane
London SE15 3ST
(entrance opposite Blenheim Grove near station)
Southwark Council has joined together funding from recent development contributions with Transport for London's LIP, cycling and road safety budgets to drive forward a large scheme for this important location. Under discussion will be:
•proposed new facilities for pedestrians and cyclists;
•proposed new trees and landscaping;
•proposed changes to traffic operation at the junction of Rye Lane and Sternhall Road; and,
•the proposed redevelopment of the public space outside the Nags Head Pub.

During the workshop you'll be given the opportunity to collaborate with Southwark's engineers and designers, and to help make sure the proposals make the most of this great opportunity to improve the area. The event will start at the above venue, where we can take a look at current plans of the proposals, and then move on to a 'walkabout', where we can discuss the challenges and opportunities of the scheme on site.
I hope you are able to attend. Please reply letting me know whether you can so that we have an idea of numbers attending.
Kind Regards
Chris Gibney
On behalf of Southwark Council

time to get yr. comments in on the PNAAP

2009-05-20T00:36:00.009+01:00

Do you have any burning issues about Peckham town centre or your neighbourhood in Peckham or Nunhead? If so this is your great chance to get your views in about them, and the Council has to listen and respond!
The formal date to submit comments on the PNAAP (Peckham & Nunhead Area Action Plan) is Monday 25 May. But there is an extension, if you can't meet that date. They will accept them later if, before 25 May, you email Brenda.Donnelly@southwark.gov.uk . Just let them know when you aim to get your comments to them.

COUNCIL DOCUMENTS for reference:
- Overview of the PNAAP and the process at: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/futurepeckham
- Download copy of Future Peckham, the Council's report on the Issues & Options: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_41638.pdf . The report outlines the Issues & Options that the Council wants your comments on - are there any missing and what do you think of the options?

OTHER INFORMATION
Central Rye Lane: - Some ideas about options for transforming the area around Peckham Rye station to the to the east and west of Rye Lane can be found here: http://www.peckhamvision.org/wiki/Transforming_Central_Rye_Lane

Traffic: - This is a big issue for residents and for the commercial future of the town centre. Important to spell out any particular problems you know about, and if you have any ideas on how they might be solved by changing the way traffic moves through and around the town centre.

MAKING YOUR COMMENTS
You can write your responses on the questionnaire at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_41575.pdf and submit direct on the website, or download and send by email, or by post.
If the questions are too restrictive and you have other things to say, you can write comments on a separate page as long as you put **PNAAP consultation** and your name and address on it, and send it with the form with your various details completed.
If you don't have time to deal with all the questions, look in the questionnaire for the topics and issues you have views on and at least get your views in on those to the Council.
It would be useful to have a cc of your comments including if you have already sent them in. Please email to Peckham Residents' Network: PRN@nutbrook.demon.co.uk

QUERIES
If you have any queries on the Council's report, or the questionnaire, email Brenda at: futurepeckham@southwark.gov.uk
If you have any queries on how residents can approach the issues, email Eileen at: PRN@nutbrook.demon.co.uk

Support the Peckham Saturation Zone extension.

2009-05-19T02:01:00.005+01:00

Council proposals for control of licensing in Peckham Town centre
Council arranged meeting
TUESDAY 19 MAY 2009, 7pm - 8.30pm
at the Unity Centre, 37-39 Peckham High Street, SE15 5EB.

The email below from local residents gives information about the Council proposals, and seeks other residents' support for the proposals. A map of the proposed extension is available here . If you live in the current zone, the proposed extension, or in nearby streets, or care about the future of Peckham town centre, you will be interested in this.
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------- Forwarded message follows -------
Dear Peckham resident,
Have you ever heard stories of shootings and stabbings at bars and clubs in Peckham? Perhaps you have suffered personally from problems of violent disorder or noise nuisance at or around licensed premises in Peckham. Have you ever wondered why the council doesn't do something about these problems? Well now is your chance to make sure they do, by making your voice heard.

If you live in or around Peckham Town Centre and you believe that the council should have greater powers to combat crime, disorder and nuisance caused by licensed premises in the area, then please act now to support the proposed extension to the Peckham Saturation Zone.

What is the saturation zone?
The Saturation Zone gives the council greater powers to limit the number of licensed premises within the zone.
The effect of the saturation zone is to factor in the issue of cumulative impact (lots of licensed premises within a concentrated area) when considering license applications within the zone.
Under the 2003 licensing act, any application for an alcohol or entertainment license should be granted unless it can be demonstrated that it will breach one of the four licensing objectives (prevention of crime & disorder, public safety, prevention of nuisance and prevention of harm to children).
Within the saturation zone, however, whenever an interested party makes a representation against a new license application, it is down to the applicant to prove that the proposed license will not add to existing problems caused by licensed premises in the area.
In other words, the default position within the saturation zone is to refuse a license application whenever an objection is raised to it.
The existing saturation zone has already been used to prevent at least one night club on Rye Lane being given a late-night license. The extension will ensure that residents south and west of the zone are given the same protection.

Does this mean my local pub could be shut down?
No. The saturation zone has no effect on exisiting licenses, only new applications.
But if a license is revoked due to breach of licensing conditions, then any application for a new license at the same premises will be affected by the saturation zone. In effect, this will make it more difficult for problem premises to re-apply for revoked licenses.

What areas are affected?
The current saturation zone stretches from just north of Peckham High Street to Choumert Road/ Bournemouth Rd north-to-south, and from Consort Rd to Sumner Rd/ Bellenden Rd east-to-west.
The extension will stretch to Talfourd Road/ Lyndhurst Way on the west side and McDermott Rd/ Bernhall Lane/ Heaton Rd on the south side.
A map of the proposed extension is available at
www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_42065.pdf

How do I make my voice heard?
Download the questionaire on the Saturation Zone extension at
www.southwark.gov.uk/Uploads/FILE_41779.pdf and return it to the council licensing department.
Only those living within the saturation zone area or in surrounding streets are entitled to respond to the consultation.

More details
Full details of the proposed extension are available at www.southwark.gov.uk/businesscentre/licensing/licensingnewsupdate
Saturation zone extension meeting
There is a meeting to discuss the proposed saturation zone extension on Tuesday 19 May 2009, between 7pm and 8.30pm at the Unity Centre, 37-39 Peckham High Street, London SE15 5EB. Call the licensing team on 020 7525 5748 to reserve a place at the meeting.

Who is behind this e-mail?
Tim and Alison Irwin. We live on Peckham High Street and, unfortunately, we have considerable experience of the negative impact badly-run licensed premises and over-generous licensing hours can have on residents' quality of life, having lived near to the M'Balax nightclub on Peckham High Street for 18 months, until it was closed down following a triple shooting.
We believe the saturation zone extension will help prevent similar problems within the extension area in the future. We can be contacted at timirwin789@hotmail.co.uk

Once again, if this is an issue that concerns you, please visit the Southwark website and make your voice heard.
Yours faithfully,
Tim and Alison Irwin.