Greenwich Time, Issue 183, February 7, 2012

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by  Greenwich London Borough Council

No.184 February 7 2012
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Letters patent heralds new era for Greenwich
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Arrival of charter confirms our
MEPS & GREATER
LONDON AUTHORITY
MEMBERS A proud ddaayy ffoorr GGrreeeennwwiicchh
GREENWICH AND WOOLWICH
Nick Raynsford (Lab)
Email [email protected]
or write to Nick Raynsford MP, House
of Commons, London SW1A OAA
Call the office in advance on 020 7219 5895 to
register for a surgery (lines are open Monday-
Thursday 10am-12pm & 2-4pm).
2nd & 4th Fridays of the month, 7pm at
32 Woolwich Road, Greenwich SE10 0JU.
2nd Saturday of the month, 11am at Charlton
House, Charlton Road, Charlton SE7 8RE. GREENWICH is now a Royal Borough.
2nd Saturday of the month, 2pm at West Her Majesty The Queen bestowed the
Greenwich House, 141 Greenwich High Road,
status on Friday as one of the first
Greenwich SE10 8JA.
4th Saturday of the month: 11am at the actions to mark her Diamond Jubilee
Barnfield Project, Oak House, Barnfield Road year.
SE18 3UH.
The honour triggered a weekend of
4th Saturday of the month, 2pm at Woolwich
celebrations in Woolwich, Eltham and
Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich SE18
Greenwich town centres, as people joined
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ELTHAM in the fun as dozens of special events took
place.
Clive Efford (Lab) Call for an appointment at the On Friday Cllr Chris Roberts, the Leader
following monthly surgeries on 020-8850 5744
of Greenwich Council, and Cllr Jim
between 11am and 3pm Mon-Fri.
Gillman, the Mayor, delivered the Royal
1st Tues: Anstridge Community Centre,
Charter with its Great Seal attached to the
Anstridge Rd. SE9, 11am-12.30pm
1st Fri: Horn Park Community Centre, 96 town hall. The document, signed by The
Sibthorpe Road, 11am-12.30pm Queen, formally confirmed the borough’s
2nd Fri: Slade Hall, Pendrell Street, 6pm royal status.
2nd Sat: St Mary’s Community Centre, Eltham It was presented to the Mayor and the
High Street, 10am and 4th Friday oat a of the council leader during a ceremony in the
month at 6pm. Queen’s Robing Room in the House of
3rd Tues: Middle Park Community Centre, 150 Lords.
Middle Park Avenue, Royal Borough status is purely
11am-12.30pm honorific and granted by the Sovereign
3rd Fri: Coldharbour Neighbourhood office, as an exceptional mark of Royal favour.
library entrance, William Barefoot Drive, 11am. It confers no additional funding or powers
4th Sat: Shrewsbury House, 10am, Bushmoor but the accolade will help the council to
Crescent promote the borough as a visitor destnation
ERITH & THAMESMEAD boosting tourism and investment into the
Teresa Pearce (Lab) local economy.
All surgeries are booked by appointment by Cllr Roberts said: “This is a proud day
calling 020 7219 7068 or write to Teresa Pearce for Greenwich and its people, and reflects
MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA, or centuries of close associations between the
email [email protected] borough and the Monarchy.
Four advice surgeries each month: the 1st “It is a great honour for the borough
Saturday of the month in Thamesmead, the 2nd to receive the Royal Charter during Her
Saturday of the month in Erith, the 3rd Friday of
Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee year, and
the month in Northumberland Heath and the 4th
today’s announcement heralds the start
Friday of the month in Abbey Wood.
of a truly unique year in the borough’s
GLA MEMBER history.
Len Duvall (Lab) is the GLA member for “Greenwich has many features that vvoolluunnttaarryy oorrggaanniissaattiioonnss iinn tthhee bboorroouugghh.. TThhee wweeeekkeenndd’’ss cceelleebbrraattiioonnss iinncclluuddeedd
Greenwich and Lewisham. Write to Len Duvall, lead it to be recognised across the globe ““TTooggeetthheerr wwiitthh oouurr rroollee llaatteerr tthhiiss yyeeaarr aa mmuussiiccaall ffiirreewwoorrkkss ddiissppllaayy,, rroovviinngg
GLA,City Hall, Queen’s Walk, London SE1
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[email protected]
as open spaces and the riverfront. In so ffoorr tthhiiss ssppeecciiaall yyeeaarr,, wwhhiicchh wwiillll ccrreeaattee aa pprroocceessssiioonn aanndd ssppeecciiaall ttoouurrss ooff tthhee QQuueeeennss
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
many elements of Greenwich’s heritage, lleeggaaccyy ffoorr llooccaall rreessiiddeennttss tthhaatt wwiillll llaasstt ffoorr HHoouussee aanndd tthhee RRooyyaall OObbsseerrvvaattoorryy..
Contact your MEP at the UK Office of the we can trace a strong royal link – from ggeenneerraattiioonnss ttoo ccoommee.. OOuurr wweeeekkeenndd PPeeooppllee aallssoo hhaadd tthhee cchhaannccee ttoo
European Parliament on 020-7227 4300.
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GREENWICH COUNCILLORS
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Contact Members’ Services on 020-8921 5151 with the military and the Ordnance, to iinnvveessttmmeenntt,, ttoouurriisstt aanndd jjoobb oonn SSaattuurrddaayy aass ppaarrtt ooff tthhee
for information on the surgery timings for your the ongoing support given by members opportunities that Royal wweeeekkeenndd’’ss cceelleebbrraattiioonnss..
own councillor.
of the Royal Family to community and Greenwich has to offer.”
COUNCIL MEETINGS
THE following meetings take place at the HHoonnoouurraabbllee bboooosstt ffoorr
Town Hall, Wellington Street, unless stated
otherwise.

February 8 - Licensing sub committee ttoouurriissmm aanndd bbuussiinneessss
C, 5.30pm; Best Value Review Team Royal
Personalisation of Adult Social Care,7pm.
F ebruary 13 - Overview and Scrutiny,7pm. Borough
More information on 020-8921 5130 or www. THE honour of becoming Businesses are already Tourism is worth £774
greenwich.gov.uk/meetings aco Rmomyael rBcioarlo ugbho ioss ta hufgoer gofe vairsiintogr usp e fxopre tchtee hdu tgheis i nyeflaurx. manidll ioins tao tmhea ljoorc als oeucorcneo moyf congratulations
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Chief reporter: or email bev@ visit in 2012. Greenwich every year. from across the globe.”
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Arrival of charter confirms our status as the Royal Borough of Greenwich
A proud ddaayy ffoorr GGrreeeennwwiicchh
Greenwich is fourth to
become royal borough
GREENWICH is only the former North Woolwich, barrels taken from the
fourth borough to be north of the river, became arms of the Metropolitan
granted royal status. part of the London Borough Borough of Woolwich,
The others are Windsor of Newham. signifying its links with the
and Maidenhead, granted The old metropolitan Royal Arsenal.
royal status in the early boroughs of Greenwich and The name Charlton was
12th century; Kensington Woolwich ran from 1900 to briefly considered for
and Chelsea which became 1965, after being created by the borough instead of
a royal borough in 1901, and the London Government Act Greenwich. And Greenwich
Kingston upon Thames, of 1899 as sub-divisions of itself was once turned
designated in 1927. the County of London. down for city status. Had it
The new honour means The Arms granted to been accepted, the borough
goodbye to the former the London Borough of would have been known
London Borough of Greenwich in 1965 were as the City of Greenwich,
Greenwich. This was taken from the hour glass similar to the City of
created in 1965 by the and radiated stars from the Westminster.
amalgamation of the arms of the Metropolitan The Royal Borough is
Metropolitan Borough of Borough of Greenwich, twinned with Tema in
Greenwich with most of symbolising the place where Ghana, Reinickendorf
the Metropolitan Borough the standard of time is in Berlin, and Maribor in
of Woolwich to the east. The taken, and the three cannon Slovenia.
A STRONG CASE: Royal Borough Greenwich’s leader Chris Roberts and Mayor Cllr Jim Gillman inspect the charter.
Above left, the document at the town hall, and below, locals drop into Woolwich to have a look for themselves
Royal
Borough
congratulations
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Charlton Athletic Community Trust are offering a
The course will take place at Sparrows Lane in
FREE FA Level 1 in Football Coaching course for
New Eltham, SE9 2JR with details below:
16-18 year olds who are not in school or
FEBRUARY 2012
education (but you are eligible for this course if
you are unemployed or in employment)
Saturday- 11th, 18th, 25th—9.00am-4pm
If you would like to apply call 08717812095* or email
[email protected]
*please note calls will be charged at 10p per minute from a BT Landline. Calls
from mobiles and other networks may vary.
For more information call 08717812095* or email
[email protected]
*Please note calls will be charged at 10p per minute from a BT landline. Calls from mobiles and
other networks may vary.
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Best of
THE Royal Borough of Greenwich’s new
coat of arms comes into service this
week. The crest marks the borough’s long
and illustrious history as well
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as signalling the future.
Here’s a guide to what
it all means...
www.greenwich.gov.uk
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
GODS: the coat of
arms is flanked
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THE TUDOR ROSE represents forward-facing helmet – this is usually of colour with red at the bottom
the Royal Borough’s long reserved for the royal household. and white at the top, the use of the
associations with royalty cannon, hourglass and star motifs.
- special dispensation has been ROMAN GODS – Jupiter, God Additionally it adds a new element
granted for its use. Its combination of the Sky and Thunder, and – a symbolic representation of the
with the anchor alludes to the Neptune, the God of Water and Thames in the form of the dividing
Now online:
significant role in royal shipbuilding the Sea. Jupiter is shown carrying an line. This is a rare concession in
during Tudor times. astrolab while Neptune is carrying the heraldry granted personally by The
more familiar trident. The two gods Garter King of Arms and unique to • Apply for local school places
AN ANCHOR AND SEA are associated with the Royal Borough the Royal Borough. • Check your bin collection dates
motif represents the strong through its unique associations with
maritime traditions in the astronomy and maritime history. STARS represent astronomy, the • Find out about the 2012 Games
Royal Borough. This combination Each supporter wears a Crown – hourglass the unique status of
of elements is unique to Greenwich Jupiter, the Crown of an Army Greenwich as the home of time And find other key dates and
and is required to make the crest General; Neptune, an Admiral’s crown. and the Royal Cannon, the Royal
events in Greenwich
distinctive. These represent the Royal Borough’s Arsenal.
proud association with both the 2012
THE ARMOURIAL HELMET Army and Royal Navy. MOTTO – the space given to the
is the centrepiece of the crest motto is larger and is seen to
(the crest is the part of the coat THE SHIELD retains a number provide a base and support
of arms above the shield). Special of elements of the current to the coat of arms as a whole. The
dispensation has been given to use a borough shield – the division current motto remains unchanged.
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Okay, so now it’s official!
RReessiiddeennttss aarree pprroouudd cciittiizzeennss ooff tthhee nneeww RRooyyaall BBoorroouugghh ooff GGrreeeennwwiicchh
Peggy Smith and
Kathy Blake from
Greenwich were
admiring the Royal
Charter. “It’s lovely
Richard Wood, Borough Commander and it’s beautiful,”
of Greenwich Police, said: “I am
said Peggy.
proud to be the Borough Commander
“Hopefully being
for Greenwich and glad I will be here
a Royal Borough
to lead my officers and staff to police
it in the exciting times ahead of us. will mean a boost
The Royal Borough will play a central for everything in
role in London’s hosting of the 2012 Greenwich. And Kathy
Olympic Games - there are a number of added: “I’ve been
challenges for us which I know we can looking forward to it,
meet. Our aim is to deliver a world class and it makes you feel
police service fit for a Royal Borough.” really good.”
FFrreeyyaa MMiilllleerr ffrroomm BBllaacckkhheeaatthh HHiigghh
School, who is the chair of Greenwich
Young People’s Council, said: “I believe
that the Royal Borough status of
Greenwich, coupled with the Olympics
in 2012, is an exciting prospect for
the young people of our community.
If the anticipated growth in business
and tourism takes place, I would hope
that young people will discover new
opportunities and long lasting benefits
in terms of employment, training and
experience.”
Bob Love, Chair of Governors for
Heronsgate Primary School in Colonel Cyril Young, Deputy Lieutenant have had the privilege of receiving the Queen
Whinchat Road, Woolwich, said: for Greenwich and the Queen’s on a number of occasions and presenting our
“This is a prestigious occasion, and representative, is pictured with the Queen mayor and the hosts of the various events
a memorable one for the children. when she opened the Queen Elizabeth at the start of each visit. It makes me very
With this coming in Olympic year, it’s Hospital in 2001. He said: “That HM Queen proud that her visits and those of the Duke
happening all at the same time and this Elizabeth has honoured our borough by of Edinburgh, who also holds the title Baron
will mean good kudos for Greenwich. I’m granting us the right to call ourselves royal is Greenwich, have convinced her of the special
sure more tourists will be encouraged to very special to me as over the past 13 years I and historic links with our borough.”
come here now that it’s ‘Royal’.”
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Okay, so now it’s official!
RReessiiddeennttss aarree pprroouudd cciittiizzeennss ooff tthhee nneeww RRooyyaall BBoorroouugghh ooff GGrreeeennwwiicchh
Cathy Williams
from
Plumstead was Terrry Powley, chair of the Greenwich
showing the Parks Friends Forum, said:
Royal Charter “Greenwich is already renowned for the
to her daughter high quality of its parks, pleasaunces
Sienna, seven, and and commons. It is my hope that the
nephew Ethan, borough’s new status will confer an
four. She said: even higher profile on, and give a
“This is a nice greater protection to, our parks and
thing to happen in open spaces.”
what are difficult
times, and being a
RRooyyaall BBoorroouugghh wwiillll Royal
increase tourism.”
Borough
BRAnOdTrHeEwR aSn d congratulations
Samuel Awolola
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Lt. Col. Ed Brockman, commanding
Bryn McNeil, a member of ACE, officer of the Royal Artillery Barracks
in Woolwich, said: “The Army based at
the Association of Commerce
the Royal Artillery Barracks very much
for Eltham, said: “Business
values its strong historical connections
owners in Eltham Town Centre
with the Royal Borough of Greenwich
need all the help they can get, and its local community. The
given current times, so the Royal granting of Royal Borough
Borough status will be very helpful status upon Greenwich is
from a branding and marketing fantastic news and will no
point of view. The new street doubt raise awareness
signs and street banners give a of the numerous places
Richard Weekes, who and from nearby Plum lively feel and make a positive of interest within
runs children’s chess Lane you can see Canary difference. Eltham is undergoing the area, including
clubs, said: “When I moved Wharf, the Dome and massive change with all local the front parade
to Plumstead a few years the curves of the River secondary schools rebuilt, a town at the barracks.
ago I soon realised how Thames close by. I teach centre hotel on the way, a town Those based at
tranquil the surroundings chess to children in local centre hospital walk in facility on the barracks
were. I’m quite fascinated schools and operate three look forward to
the way and plans for a continuing
by the Royal and Naval junior chess clubs in continuing the
history of the area and of Plumstead, Woolwich and massive Town Centre upgrade. long association
course Greenwich is the Eltham. This gives me This plus a real Royal Palace / Art with the Royal
birthplace of both Henry lots of opportunity to move Deco attraction and the world’s Borough and
VIII and Elizabeth I. around Greenwich where I oldest golf course, along with engaging and
At Shooters Hill for can enjoy many historical a Royal Borough status, is all contributing to
example, there are aspects and the variety of helping Eltham on its way back to the success and
spectacular views towards elegant architecture on being one of the best communities prosperity of the
London’s heartland, offer in the borough. in London.” area.”
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GREENWICH has been a royal manor since the early
15th century. There has been an association with
individual monarchs, and other members of the Royal
family since the 15th century. Perhaps most well-
kknnoowwnn iiss HHeennrryy VVIIIIII,, wwhhoo wwaass bboorrnn aatt GGrreeeennwwiicchh PPaallaaccee
in 1491 before his accession to the throne in 1509.
Consequently the borough is dotted with local palaces
and grand houses that were once homes or retreats
to kings and queens leaving us with
a host of historic sites with royal
associations...
BGErJeEWenEwLLiEcDhR: oiEnyl ia1za5l bM3e3itl,ih tma wrayai nsA cpbaiocdr,ne tm hiney
Royal births, deaths and marriages
l Royal births at 1480 Catherine and
Greenwich Bridget, 6th and 7th
Tudors daughters of Edward IV
1491 Henry VIII l Marriages at Eltham
1499 Edward 1403 Henry IV married
1516 Mary by proxy to Joan of Buildings with regal links
1533 Elizabeth Navatle
1536 Ann Boleyn Marriages at
miscarried Greenwich
Stuarts 1509 Henry VIII to ll Royal Blackheath l Royal Hospital Schools, 1806 of Gloucester in 1433. In 1447
1605 Mary Katherine of Aragon GGoollff CClluubb Founded Queens House used by Royal the park became property of the
1606 Sophia 1540 Henry VIII to Anne 1716, granted the use Naval Asylum, a school for the Crown on Humphrey’s death. 1510
Births at Eltham of Cleves ooff tthhee wwoorrdd ‘‘rrooyyaall’’ iinn sons and daughters of Seamen. Park stocked with deer for Henry
1316 John l Deaths at Greenwich tthheeiirr ttiittllee iinn 11990011.. 1937 buildings opened as National VIII.
l Christenings 1553 Edward VI SO MANY WIVES: portrait of King Henry VIII ll Charlton House Maritime Museum by George VI. l Eltham Palace in King John’s
1607 Built by Adam l Royal Military Academy Walk, Eltham, is a 1930s Art Deco
Newton, tutor to Henry Founded 1741 in the Royal house which has the remains of a
Prince of Wales. Arsenal. medieval and Tudor palace, which
l Queen Elizabeth Moved to Woolwich was the boyhood home of King
Hospital opened Common 1806. Henry VIII.
by Queen l Royal l The Queen’s House in
Elizabeth, the Armoury Greenwich, completed around
Queen Mother c.1515 1638, was a summer villa for
in 1978. Founded by Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of
l Royal Henry VIII at Charles I.
Arsenal, Greenwich. l Woolwich Market received its
Woolwich l Royal
charter from the Crown in 1619.
fireworks Dockyards
l Greenwich Market was granted
manufactured Woolwich
at Tower Place, founded a Royal Charter in 1700.
Woolwich, in OPEN GATE: Royal in 1512 by
1696. George III Hospital Schools with Henry VIII.
visited site in 805 training ship ‘Fame’ l Royal Naval
and suggested name be College, formally
changed from The Warren to The RRooyyaall HHoossppiittaall ffoorr SSeeaammeenn aatt
Arsenal, from then on known as GGrreeeennwwiicchh ffoouunnddeedd bbyy WWiilllliiaamm
the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich. && MMaarryy aass aa cchhaarriittyy ffoorr RRooyyaall
l Royal Artillery Naval pensioners 1694.
Founded 1716. First barracks l Royal Observatory
1720 on the Royal Arsenal site. Founded by Charles II in
New barracks built on Woolwich 1676. Astronomers Royal
Common 1781-1802. have included Flamstead,
l Royal Herbert Hospital opened Halley and Airy.
1865, granted Royal status in l Greenwich Park,
1900 when Queen Victoria visited enclosed by the park GREEN FIELDS: the Royal
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Public talks on
library plans
NEW proposals for libraries will be
discussed at a series of meetings this
week. Meetings take place between 7
and 8pm on Tuesday, February 7 at the
Eltham Centre; Thursday, February 9 at
the Woolwich Gallery in the Woolwich
Centre and Friday, February 10 at West
Greenwich Library.
Fairtrade
Fortnight event
hosts wanted
ORGANISATIONS and community groups
AHOY THERE: pupils are being encouraged to run events for
show off their
Fairtrade Fortnight later this month.
cardboard creation for
It’s running from Monday, February 27 to
the project
Sunday, March 11 and there’ll be a series
of events and initiatives to celebrate.
All ship-shape
Greenwich was awarded Fairtrade status
in 2006 for its commitment to supporting
Fairtrade. Locals are encouraged to take
part and help promote this year’s national
initiative. Please email dan.stephens@
greenwich.gov.uk or for more information
visit www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/
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Royal Naval College for the launch of imaginative,” said Lily O’Connor. Sarnica enjoyed their experience.”
Start Imagining, a project inspired by the
Prince of Wales designed to help children
become more creative.
The project’s focus is on ‘upcycling’
by transforming junk like empty cereal
packs into stylish art items.
It has been inspired by the Thames
Diamond Jubilee Pageant, where up to
1,000 boats will journey down the River
Thames on June 3 as part of celebrations
marking The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Youngsters are being asked to create a
boat or ship using reclaimed materials.
The creators of the winning boat will
receive a tour of London, and a special
visit to the Old Royal Naval College.
Twelve children from Years 3 and 4 at
the Greenwich school took part in the
launch event and wore ‘recycled’ sailors’
hats and collars. They met actress and
celebrity baker Angela Griffin, arts and
crafts expert Mister Maker from CBeebies
and actress Martha Howe-Douglas from
CBBC’s Horrible Histories. All three
stars have come onboard to support
Start Imagining and judge entries for a
competition called ‘From Tip To Ship’ to
make a model from junk.
A report on the visit was written by
Scarlett, David and Miles from Year 4.
Scarlett said: “We made letters for a boat
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