Greenwich Time, Issue 380, January 12, 2016

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by  Greenwich London Borough Council

No.380 January 12 2016
Upbeats
take the prize
Charlton footie team
win major award - p23
Royal
Illegal
Victory for
honours council
planners
for seven
hostel
by Dan Stephens
SEVEN special local people were
honoured by Her Majesty The Queen A HOSTEL, which crammed 60
in the New Year’s Honours List. beds into two upstairs floors, has
been told to get its house in order
They are:
by the royal borough.
Edith ‘Dot’ Ray, a scout leader and
a volunteer classroom assistant at The Ordnance Arms in Beresford
Alexander McLeod Primary School, Square, Woolwich, lost an appeal
Abbey Wood, who was made an MBE for shut last month against a planning
services to education. enforcement notice issued by the
Edith, who has been a scout leader for council for developing its hostel
nearly 40 years, also runs the Beaver without permission. The site
section every Friday at St Michael’s included two floors providing hostel
Church hall. She has had a major impact accommodation with 60 beds.
on many young lives and has been a Concerns about poor safety and
volunteer at the school for 20 years. She living standards were raised after
also won a Lifetime Achievement Award reports by officers in the council’s
in the royal borough’s Civic Awards in private rented sector team.
2014. Now the hostel owners have been
Jack Petchey, received a knighthood for ordered to cease the use of the first
services to young people in East London and second floors as a hostel in the
and Essex through the Jack Petchey next three months or face prosecution.
down
Foundation. The foundation runs a Inspectors from the Planning
local annual awards ceremony, and also Inspectorate dismissed an appeal by
organises a public speaking competition. the hostel owners against an original
Last year a total of 110 students from 17 planning enforcement notice issued
Royal Greenwich senior schools received by the royal borough in 2014.
awards, and youth organisations in the The planning inspector agreed there
borough have received £854,000 from his were inadequate toilets, showers,
foundation since 2007. living space and kitchen facilities for
Sir Jack told GT: “It is such an honour the number of people in the property.
to receive this knighthood. What I am
proudest of is the recognition it gives to Turn to page 4
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2 January 12 2016
Name your civic heroes
ROYAL GREENWICH
REPRESENTATIVES
GREENWICH AND WOOLWICH
12 March 17 2015
Matthew Pennycook MP (Lab) 13
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made an outstanding contribution to live is paramount to
ELTHAM their community); a Volunteer Award; a our overall happiness. We’re determined individuals and organisations that work
Clive Efford MP (Lab) clive.efford.mp@ Sporting Achievement Award; an Arts & to keep our community a safe, secure so hard to make Royal Greenwich a
parliament.uk Call for an appointment at Entertainment Award; a Business Award; and pleasant place and Neighbourhood fantastic place to live, work and visit.
and an award for an Act of Courage for Watch helps to achieve this. By working They represent the royal borough at
the following surgeries on 020 8850 5744
someone who has shown remarkable with service providers, social groups, and its very best, and without their hard
between 11am and 3pm Mon-Fri.
courage and/or bravery. Winners will be other dedicated and devoted residents work, commitment and dedication, this
First Tuesday of the month, 10am Anstridge
announced in March. we all strive to maintain an amazing borough would not be the fantastic place
Community Centre, Anstridge Rd, SE9 2LL
Winners last year included Jenny and community.” to live and work that it is.”
First Friday of the month, 11am Horn Park
Graham Penn, who won a Contribution Cllr Denise Hyland, leader of the royal l You can make your nomination and find
Community Centre, 96 Sibthorpe Road,
to the Community Award for their work borough, said: “The Civic Awards provide out more about the criteria for nominations
SE12 9DP
for the Eaglesfield Park Neighbourhood a unique opportunity to recognise the at www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/civicawards
Second Saturday of the month, 10am St
Mary’s Community Centre, Eltham High
Street, SE9 1BJ Pic Spot... send yours to [email protected]
Third Tuesday of the month, 10am Middle Get Online
Park Community Centre, 150 Middle Park
Avenue, SE9 5SD ·
Third Friday of the month, 11am Coldharbour R enew your resident parking permit:
Neighbourhood Office, Library Entrance, www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/
William Barefoot Drive, SE9 3BT residentparkingpermitrenewal
Fourth Friday of the month, 6pm St Mary’s ·
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Community Centre, Eltham High Street,
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SE9 1BJ
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Fourth Saturday of the month, 10am,
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Shrewsbury House, Bushmoor Crescent, C heck whether you are in a CPZ:
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ERITH & THAMESMEAD
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Teresa Pearce MP can be contacted by post by Order waste items:
writing to House of Commons Westminster, www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/
London, SW1A 0AA, by email on Teresa.pearce. orderwastesacks
[email protected] or via the contact pages of ·
the website www.teresapearce.org.uk How to order bulky waste
Surgeries are held each week across the collection: www.royalgreenwich.
constituency, if a face to face meeting is gov.uk/bulkywaste
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needed these are booked by appointment on P ay street penalty charge notices:
01322 342 991. www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/
GLA MEMBER paystreetfine
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Len Duvall (Lab) is the GLA member for R eport street cleaning issues:
Greenwich and Lewisham. Write to Len http://fix.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Duvall, GLA, City Hall, Queen’s Walk, London ·
SE1 2AA; phone [phone]; or email A pply for a skip licence:
[email protected] www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/
skiplicence
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ·
A pply for primary school places:
Contact your MEP at the UK Office of the
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European Parliament on 020 7227 4300.
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for information on councillors’ surgery times.
ROYAL BOROUGH MEETINGS
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GT is produced by the Dan Stephens THE following meetings take place Abbey Wood local housing panel, January 21 – Housing and anti More information on
Royal Borough Laraine Clay at the Town Hall, Wellington Street, 7pm, Alexander McLeod Primary poverty scrutiny panel, 7pm, 020 8921 5130 or at
of Greenwich, The Design: unless stated otherwise. School committee room 5 www.royalgreenwich.
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January 12 2016 3
Name your civic heroes
Our point of view
New park
sign unveiled
PARK WITH A VIEW: Cllr John Fahy
unveils the new sign surrounded by park
friends, inset, a close-up of the sign
RESIDENTS and visitors to Forum, the plaque is the the brilliant view.”
Eltham Park North can now result of partnership working Terry Powley, Chair of the
find out more about its between the council and local Friends of Eltham Parks,
stunning skyline views thanks residents. told GT: “The new plaque
to a brand new panoramic Cllr Fahy said: “I was spotlights the remarkable
plaque unveiled last month. delighted to see the new but little known view of the
Cllr John Fahy, deputy plaque which presents London skyline from the
leader of the council, and lots of useful information promontory of Eltham Park
Terry Powley the chair of about Eltham Park North’s North. It has been made
Greenwich Parks Forum, and view of the London skyline possible by funding, and the
members of The Friends of stretching from the London close working relationship,
Eltham Parks attended the Eye to Canary Warf with a between the council, the
unveiling ceremony to mark range of notable buildings Greenwich Parks Forum
the success of the project in between. This is a really and the Friends of Eltham
at the park which holds good example of the council Parks. The Friends welcome
a prestigious Green Flag working in partnership with this valued addition to the
Award, presented for well local organisations and features of the area.”
managed, good quality parks. residents to improve facilities l Find out more about
Funded by the royal borough, here. I welcome all to the royal borough parks at
Friends of Eltham Parks park, which has Green Flag www.royalgreenwich.gov.
and the Greenwich Parks status, to enjoy a walk and uk/parks
Water works warning
THAMES Water starts door-to-door visits Residents can also call Thames Water to
to tell residents about a smart metering set up a doorstep password on the same
programme this month. number.
Representatives from their charity partner Homes in the wards of Coldharbour& New
Groundwork will provide information about Eltham, ElthamNorth, Eltham West, Shooters
the work involved and answer questions Hill, Thamesmead Moorings, Abbey Wood
from residents. and Plumstead will be visited this month.
Before Groundwork visits, residents will Residences in Eltham South and Glyndon
receive a letter and information booklet. will be visited in February.
Royal Greenwich trading standards officers Properties in the Kidbrooke&Hornfair,
are reminding residents to be aware of rogue Middlepark and Sutcliffe wards will be
traders and are reminding people that callers visited in March followed by homes in
from Groundwork and Morrison Utility Blackheath Westcombe, Woolwich Riverside
Services will wear Thames Water uniforms and Greenwich West in April.
(along with their own company name) and l People with concerns can call trading
will show ID cards that can be verified by standards on 020 8921 8223 or email
calling Thames Water on 0800 316 0989. trading [email protected]
4 January 12 2016
Hostel closed
from page 1
conditions and in cases such as this, the
It was agreed that the hostel had not council will always take decisive action to
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also issues relating to fire safety, waste unsafe inadequate service on its two
disposal and recycling. upstairs floors, or face legal action by the
Cllr Danny Thorpe, the council’s council.”
cabinet member for regeneration and
transport, said: “The vast majority of l To report concerns about private rented
local accommodation meets very high accommodation contact 020 8921 8157 or
standards and contributes towards the email residentialservices@royalgreenwich.
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January 12 2016 5
Stand by Help to
make your
claim
for benefits
Advice is available to help people with
the changes. If you are aged 16-19 or up
to 25, have special needs or a disability,
and you need help getting online to make
your claim, you can get help at The Point
in Woolwich New Road from 9am to 5pm
Monday to Friday.
If you are over 19, go to GLLaB’s offices
changes at The Old Library in Calderwood Street,
Woolwich, between 9.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday.
Anyone who needs help with their
personal budgeting should tell the
Jobcentre Plus office which will refer you
to council’s Welfare Reform Team. You can
also visit the council’s ‘Help with Debt’
website at www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/
helpwithdebt
Universal Credit rolled out You can also call the council’s Welfare Rights
Service helpline for advice on benefits,
including Universal Credit, on 020 8921 6375.
UNIVERSAL Credit, the single benefit that will replace direct to the claimant rather than to their council or housing
six other benefits, is gradually being rolled out across association landlord, so tenants will now be responsible for
the country. And here in Royal Greenwich, support is paying their own rent in the same way that many private
available to help people cope with the changes. tenants already are. However, if rent arrears build up for eight
weeks or more, then the landlord can ask for the payment to
The payment is designed for people who are unemployed, too be made direct – this applies to private landlords as well as
ill to work, or in work but on a low income. Universal Credit council and housing association landlords.
will replace income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Housing All claims will need to be made online, and every claimant will
Benefit, Working and Child have his or her own online
Tax Credit, income-related “ This is a big change to account. People without
Employment and Support easy access to a computer
Allowance, and Income can use computers available
Support. in local jobcentre offices
benefits, and the council
Universal Credit is being and the borough’s libraries.
introduced gradually in Universal Credit will not
Royal Greenwich and the be paid for the first seven
first stage kicks off next wants to support people days, and it will then be
Monday (January 18). The paid monthly, in arrears.
first people to receive it are This means that it will
new single claimants who are usually take six weeks for
unemployed and who would as much as possible ” people to get their money,
otherwise have claimed but an advance payment
Jobseeker’s Allowance. can be made in some
One positive thing about circumstances.
Universal Credit might be that claimants will no longer have Cllr Denise Scott McDonald, the council’s cabinet member
to make a separate claim for Housing Benefit. Help towards for community wellbeing, said: “This is a big change to
rent will now be paid as part of Universal Credit. However, benefits, and the council wants to support people as much as
the Universal Credit that is to help with rent will be paid possible.”
Last chance for a place at primary school
Online
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PARENTS who want a primary school place Children born between September 1 2011
PAYMENTS
for their children in September have just and August 31 2012 will qualify for a place
days left to apply. in a reception class in September. The
The closing date is Friday (January 15). borough’s primary schools application SERVICES
Getting a place at a borough primary school booklet for 2016 is available at
www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk
is not automatic, and you need to apply. The www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/admissions CONTACTS
council is hosting advice sessions this week at l The online application process is open
Woolwich Library in Wellington Street, every 24 hours a day, seven days a week at
weekday morning between 10am and noon. www.eadmissions.org.uk
Look up sports facilities
Respecting rights “As a multicultural school for your healthier
that wants all children to feel New Year resolution
a strong sense of belonging,
A CHARLTON school has children. putting children’s rights Apply for primary school places
become the first in the The award is given to schools at the heart of our work
online before 15 January
borough to be given an that show commitment to is crucial for them to feel
award recognising its promoting children’s rights empowered and able to
commitment to children’s and encouraging adults, contribute.” Have your say on local surveys
rights. children and young people to Last year pupils organised and consultations
Fossdene Primary School respect the rights of others in events to raise money for
has received a level 1 their school. victims of the Nepalese
Rights Respecting School Headteacher Cathie Doyle earthquake.
Award from Unicef UK, an said she was delighted lFor more information Find us on
organisation that works for Fossdene had won such about Unicef’s work visit
the rights and wellbeing of recognition. unicef.org.uk
6 January 12 2016
Making a difference
from page 1
the Jack Petchey Foundation and very proud to receive the medal, The college has joined up with
the young people we support.” established a place of worship Bromley College of Further and
An MBE went to Bradley for the Sikh community and led Higher Education this month
Hemmings, the artistic director campaigns against racism and where Mrs Parrett was appointed
of the Greenwich and Docklands discrimination. in 2010. She has worked in
International Festival (GDIF). A member of the Sikh Council education for more than 20 years
It was awarded for services UK, he has been involved in and represents the sector on a
to culture and disability arts, promoting community cohesion number of national committees
particularly in London. Under his and better race relations, and and organisations.
direction, the organisation set out his leadership has enabled the Mrs Parrett said she was deeply
to break new ground in outdoor borough to develop a range of honoured and privileged to
arts, commissioning, producing projects that promote better receive the honour.
and presenting work by a wide community relations. A knighthood went to Matthew
range of UK and international He is also vice-chair of Plumstead Bourne, for services to dance.
artists. Community Law Centre and He is a choreographer and
He has also curated the Mayor of the Asian Community Centre in graduate of the Trinity Laban
London’s Liberty festival since it Plumstead, and is an executive Conservatoire of Music and Dance
began in 2003, including the last member of Interfaith, Greenwich. in Greenwich. His choreography
two years, in which this major A British Empire Medal has includes Edward Scissorhands
disability arts festival has joined also gone to Ronke Oke from and Lord of the Flies as well as re-
forces with National Paralympic Plumstead for her services to workings of ballet classics such as
Day at the Queen Elizabeth business and charity. Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker
Olympic Park. She founded and runs the and Swan Lake.
He said of his award: “I’m Emi & Ben natural skincare He said: “This news has come
thrilled by this wonderful news – company, as well as a public as a great surprise to me, but I
what a great birthday present for relations consultancy working couldn’t be more thrilled and
GDIF in its 21st year! It’s fantastic with the African and Caribbean honored to be recognised in this
that a festival of free outdoor arts Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) charity. way. I’m delighted on behalf of the DESERVING RECOGNITION:
has ‘come of age’ and this is, in She told GT: “I feel fantastic, whole dance profession.” (clockwise from above) Bradley
major part, due to the fantastic honoured and privileged to be Sir Matthew has won five Olivier Hemmings, Matthew Bourne,
support that the Royal Borough awarded a BEM. It is spurring me Awards, and is the only British Jack Petchey, Sam Parrett,
of Greenwich has provided over on to achieve the big goals I have director to win the Tony Award Edith Ray, Gurdev Singh Rayat
many years.” set myself.” for both Best Choreographer and and Ronke Oke
A British Empire Medal The principal of the newly Best Director of a Musical. He was
(BEM) was awarded to Gurdev merged Greenwich Community made an OBE for services to dance
Singh Rayat for services to the College, Sam Parrett, was made in 2001 and is also an Honorary
community in Greenwich. an OBE for service to further Fellow of Trinity Laban.
Mr Rayat, 69, who said he was education. Cllr Norman Adams, the
Mayor of Royal
Greenwich, said:
“On behalf of
the borough I
would like to
congratulate
these very special
people, whose
hard work,
commitment
and sheer talent
have made such
an important
difference to so
many people in
our community.”
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ALL ROUND HELP:
a stop smoking
advisor gives
advice at previous
roadshow, inset,
a poster for the
latest roadshow
Stop smoking roadshow offers support
SMOKING is responsible for one Cllr David Gardner, the cabinet member
death every day in Greenwich and for health, social care and public health,
one in two long-term smokers will die said: “Greenwich’s public health campaign
prematurely because of smoking. to reduce smoking in the borough has
been remarkably successful, having had
Greenwich’s Stop Smoking Service is one of the worst smoking rates, it now
one of the top stop smoking services in has a prevalence well below the national
London and public health chiefs say fewer average. We now want to continue to
people in the borough are smoking. help support the small minority that still
In 2014-15, the Stop Smoking Service smoke to give up.”
helped over 1800 smokers to quit, however, He added: “You’re four times more
it remains the biggest preventable likely to quit with support, so the friendly
cause of death and health advisors are advisors will be on hand to help you
reminding smokers about the range of choose your best way to stop smoking.
support available to help them quit in the There are lots of benefits to quitting,
new year. including reducing your risk of developing
The Greenwich Stop Smoking Service smoking-related illnesses, having a bit
is linking up with Charlton Athletic more cash, protecting those around you
Community Trust to launch a new from secondhand smoke, improving your
roadshow next Tuesday (January 19). breathing and general fitness and even
Called ’Quit Your Way, Today!’ the improving your appearance.”
roadshow will tour the borough for
nine weeks, calling at high streets, l For more information on roadshow
supermarkets and community venues to dates and locations, visit www.
offer dedicated 1-1 stop smoking support. greenwichstopsmoking.org.uk
There will be lung age tests available, as Call Greenwich Stop Smoking Service on
well as carbon monoxide readings and 0800 5875833
free, local support from a team of trained or text ‘QUIT’ to
stop smoking advisors. 60060.
Quitters can also get information about You can also get 1 - 1 Support Support with e-cigarettes
local stop smoking drop-in centres, stop support online
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some weight during the process!” the conversation on Facebook.
Try going dry The campaign supports participants
complete their Dry January challenge
with advice throughout the month. You
RESIDENTS across the royal borough can find info on the benefits of going
are giving their health a boost by dry for January, some frequently asked
questions and a calculator for the calories
taking a break from the booze this
and money you’ll save. There are also
month.
recipes for making delicious mocktails to
There is still time to get involved in the replace alcoholic beverages.
national Dry January Cllr David Gardner, the council’s
campaign, (poster cabinet member for
pictured) which raises health, social care and
awareness of the health public health, said:
benefits of cutting down Bid booze goodbye, “The royal borough is
onT haelc oahnonlu. a l campaign keep January Dry rceosmidmenitttse di mtop sruopvpe ortthienigr
run by Alcohol Concern health and wellbeing
is supported by the wherever possible, which
royal borough and • Lose weight is why we are backing Dry
Public Health England. • Enjoy more sleep January. The campaign
Giving your body a • Save loads of cash! is a really worthwhile
break boosts energy challenge for residents
levels, improves sleep looking to make some
and helps weight loss. healthy changes to their
It also gives a sense Sign up NOW! lifestyle in the New Year.
of achievement and “There are so many
is a great way of www.dryjanuary.org.uk health benefits to cutting
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Over two million time for local people to get
adults took part in last year’s campaign. involved if they think they
Nearly 10 per cent of participants said could benefit from having a break from
they did not plan on drinking again and drinking.”
more than six in ten were choosing to l Sign up for Dry January at dryjanuary.
drink much less half a year later. org.uk
8 January 12 2016
Have an ice day
lights replaced. It has also launched the
Lesnes to Crossness Path – an area which
has undergone a major transformation and
HUNDREDS of Thamesmead residents now offers a beautiful park, play area and
danced on ice at a pop-up rink as part of seating which offers stunning views across
some winter fun for locals. Southmere Lake.
It was part of a consultation event in Peabody’s Chief Executive Stephen
Gallions Park to get opinions about plans to Howlett said: “This is the first time an ice
improve the area’s green open spaces. skating rink has been based in Thamesmead.
Opinions will feed into a £12.5m We wanted to offer something different
neighbourhood improvement programme whilst consulting with residents about a new
to enhance green spaces by Peabody, which play area at Gallions Park and it certainly
manages housing in the area. attracted the crowds. We are really excited
Peabody’s Neighbourhood Improvements about the future of Thamesmead and we
programme has already made changes in are looking forward to engaging with many GETTING THEIR SKATES ON: Karim Daniels 14,
South Thamesmead, including the cleaning more residents across Thamesmead over Farid Daniels 9, Sonny Daniels 11 & Sachin
of canals, 5000 shrubs planted and 200 the coming months.” Daniels 12 step out
Views wanted on
A picture of
fire brigade savings
LONDON’S Fire and Emergency Planning
Authority wants to save another £6.4
million over the next financial year – and
is asking people in the borough for their
views on how the money could be saved.
A London-wide consultation exercise
good health
has been launched with a choice of two
options to hit the target.
Option A is to put back into service 13
fire engines that have not been used for
two years, and rearranging fire crews at
stations with special appliances. Option
B is to scrap the 13 engines and use the
money saved to increase the number of
staff available to crew Fire Rescue Units.
The planning authority says neither
choice would involve making any
Young people honoured for
firefighters compulsorily redundant or
closing more fire stations.
l It wants Londoners to give their
views at www.london-fire.gov.uk/
keeping services on track consultation-2016-17.asp
A public meeting is being held on
January 18 at 7pm, Propsero House,
241 Borough High Street, Southwark
YOUNG people who help to
assess the quality of health
and support services have
been recognised at an
awards ceremony.
Fifteen young people
received awards at the fifth
annual You’re Welcome
awards last month. They are
25 young people who act as
mystery shoppers who visit
youth health and support
services to assess them and
ensure they are accessible and
welcoming to young people.
Services they assess include
GP surgeries, sexual health
services, children’s centres,
pharmacies, school-based
health centres and youth hubs.
In all, 85 locations across the
royal borough have been given
You’re Welcome accreditation
after inspections by young
assessors – the highest
number in London.
The team of assessors, made
up of young people aged 14-22 to gain self-confidence, friendly as it makes it easier JUST AS PRESCRIBED: pharmacist Vui
who live or study in the royal increase their skills in for them to get the information Chu at Boots, Hare Street, Woolwich,
borough, receive training communication and gives they need.” receives an award from senior young
before visiting services, to see them the chance to shape the Cllr David Gardner, the assessor Samira Hashi, inset, Cllr Gardner
if they are meeting the You’re way services are delivered cabinet member for health, congratulates young award winners
Welcome criteria. Those that and evaluated. social care and public health,
do meet the citeria receive Sixteen-year-old Juliet who who presented the awards,
the You’re Welcome award, lives in Plumstead said: said: “The contribution of to the quality of services that
while recommendations for “Young people are really young people is crucial to the are offered at health facilities
improvements are made for nervous about going to get success of the You’re Welcome and other outlets, and helps
those that don’t. health advice so it’s important programme. Their work ensure that those services are
The role helps young people that they are young people makes a very real difference young people friendly.”
January 12 2016 9
A fair way
to start
your
make
your
breakfast
day
count BREAKFAST BOOST: youngsters
enjoy Fairtrade bananas at
WITH a town hall event last year,
FAIRTRADE inset, a campaign poster
plugs this year’s theme for
Fairtrade Fortnight
SO FARMERS CAN
by Laraine Clay FEED THEIR FAMILIES
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New Year resolutions but ssitta nddo wunp ffoorr bfarremakefrasst families. Fairtrade status in 2006 and groups to sign up for Fairtrade
Registered charity no. 1043886 PS9F146A3 The council’s deputy leader Cllr since then it has been committed breakfasts during the fortnight
anti-poverty campaigners
This year’s theme for the John Fahy said: “Starting the to supporting the campaign. As and he plans to organise one
are urging people to start fortnight is Make Your day with a Fairtrade breakfast well as encouraging local schools himself at the Town Hall in
each day with a Fairtrade Breakfast Count With Fairtrade, is an ideal way to help support to take part in activities and to Woolwich.
breakfast. encouraging people to eat people in developing countries become officially recognised as l Individuals, groups or
As Royal Greenwich celebrates fairly traded food for that all- who work hard to produce much Fairtrade schools, it launched businesses planning events
its renewed Fairtrade status, important first meal of the day. of the food that we eat. the Fairtrade Network, which is can publicise them for free on
the council is again planning This will mean more farmers “I am delighted Royal chaired by Cllr Fahy. the council website at www.
a busy programme of events and producers around the Greenwich has been again This year Fairtrade Fortnight royalgreenwich.org.uk
for Fairtrade Fortnight which world who earn a living from recognised as a Fairtrade runs from February 29 to March l For more information about the
promotes the worldwide supplying what we eat are borough and residents should 13 and activities are being Fairtrade movement, visit www.
campaign. guaranteed a fair price for their feel proud of the part they play planned across the borough. fairtrade.org.uk
“ Starting the day with a Fairtrade breakfast is an
Renew your
passport to ideal way to support people in developing countries ”
freedom
Makeover magic
RESIDENTS in the royal borough whose
older persons Freedom Pass is set to
expire in March 2016 will need to renew,
and last week (January 6-8) they should
have received a letter explaining what
they need to do. Coach Company based in Thamesmead is
The Freedom Pass allows older adults CREATIVE children raised £1200 for a school looking for PCV drivers for an immediate
to travel on public transport across trip by organising a shabby chic auction of start.
the capital for free – as well as on local upcycled furniture.
bus services throughout England at Year 5 pupils at Plumstead’s Timbercroft Variety of work:
certain times – and is Europe’s most Primary school designed, wrote and produced Short term, long term, part time or
comprehensive free travel scheme. invites, leaflets, auction brochures as well as Casual
Pass holders are being encouraged to making their own hors d’oeuvres for the event.
Skills / Qualifications required:
renew online, which is a straightforward In the run up to last month’s event, they spent
• Valid PCV (Coach) Licence
process and only takes a few minutes. weeks upcycling furniture to a high standard
Anyone who is unable to renew online using techniques such as decoupage, painting • CPC Card
can return the form enclosed with their and upholstery. • 1 year minimum previous
letter by post. Each letter contains a The’Tat to Tah Dah Furniture Auction’ took experience in driving passenger
unique renewal number which they place at the school with scores of parents and carrying vehicles
can input online (with a few additional school friends attending to bid for items. • No more than 6 penalty points on a
details) and they should receive their Year Five teacher Danny Greenstock, who has driving licence
pass within four weeks if the application an interest in interior design, said: “The event • Great customer service skills
is accepted. was a huge success, raising £1200 towards their
• Must be over 25 years of Age
Of the 1.2 million Freedom Pass users trip to see ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
• Flexible approach to working hours
across London, around 138,000 pass at the theatre at the end of the academic
• Digital Tachograph Card and CRB/
holders are due to renew their passes in year. All the children were amazing - from our
the coming weeks, with around 5,000 of concierge, to caterers, waiters, porters and DBS Check (Can be applied for)
these in the royal borough. auctioneers. Good rate of Pay
l Anyone who has any queries or “The support from friends and family was
difficulty renewing their pass can call immense. They particularly loved the online Please contact us as soon as possible in
the Freedom Pass helpline on 0300 330 bidding Facebook page.” order to arrange an interview.
1433, (Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm) l Find out more about what’s happening at Call us at:
or email [email protected] Timbercroft primary school at HARD AT WORK: pupils work on upgrading furniture 020 8858 0031 Jason / James / Peter
www.timbercroftschool.org.uk before the auction in the school hall
10 January 12 2016
April 14 2015 3
Sports field
campaigners
Having a
win award field day
NEIGHBOURS who campaigned to ground, as a sports field, forever.
save a sports field from development Thanks to funding from the London
have won an award. Marathon Charitable Trust, and Sport
England, the field is being restored as
The Friends of Hervey Road Sports a vibrant community sports field with
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last month. Friends group, said: “It has been a long,
steering group get together to celebrate the award
The Fields in Trust charity (formerly hard, but ultimately very successful
known as the National Playing Fields campaign. We are now really looking
Association) is dedicated to safeguarding forward to channelling the energy encourage more sports participation
playing fields and recreational spaces and passion aroused by our campaign and outdoor activity and we are pleased
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In April this year the royal borough, its success and sustainability for future said: “The council is committed to l For more details of sporting facilities
which owns the field, signed a deed of generations to enjoy.” protecting and enhancing sports and acrosTesrm ts ahnde C ornodiytioansl a pbploy, rploeause gseeh w evbsiitse iftor wdetwails.w.
dedication with the Trust to save the Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald, the public spaces as part of our bid to royalgreenwich.gov.uk/sport
Recycle your Appeal for night time hosts
festive fir
A CHARITY that provides a roof “The service is both simple and
for the night for homeless and effective. It is also preventative in nature,
REAL Christmas trees can still be put out for vulnerable young people urgently aiming to catch young people at their
free collection by the council. needs more beds. point of crisis while they still have links
Once you have removed all the decorations with their peers, or family in their local
and the pot, put your tree at the front of Nightstop London finds emergency community,” he said.
your property where it can be seen and accommodation in the homes of trained Nightstop London is a project of
where it is not causing an obstruction. If you volunteers for 16- to 25-year-olds who Depaul UK, a charity that works with
live in a flat, leave the tree by the bin store. have nowhere else to go. disadvantaged young people.
Trees need to be outside before 6am as they But more Nightstop hosts are needed, l Anyone interested in becoming a
will be taken on the normal collection day. especially at weekends. Nightstop host should contact Ailsa
There is no need to telephone for a special Project worker Pedro Baztan explained McWilliam on 020 7939 1235, email
collection. that the young people were found beds on [email protected] or visit www.
l For more information about recycling a “night-at-a-time basis”. depauluk.org
in the borough visit www.royalgreenwich.
gov.uk/recycling
Superheroes Follow Royal Greenwich on
twitter @Royal_Greenwich
horsing around
SUPERHEROES, volunteers and businesses
helped raise £3,000 for a children’s History month celebrations
hospice at the annual London Pantomime
Horse Race last month.
Comedian Stephen Frost got everyone
THE royal borough will be marking Lesbian, Greenwich, Oxleas NHS Trust and the Metro
in the right mood for the popular event,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Centre to host a number of celebrations
which saw panto horses racing through
History Month with a series of events and and is asking local people to get in touch
the streets of Greenwich in the fundraiser
is calling local residents of to be part of the if they want to be involved in the events
for the Demelza Hospice for Children.
celebrations next month (February). next month. They include a film screening
Nurses, firemen and carers dressed up
This year the council will particularly of ‘V For Vendetta’ at the Royal Observatory
in superhero costumes for a procession
acknowledge the contribution of older on February 6, family workshops around
before last month’s race attended by the
LGBT people and is hoping to use their LGBT identity from February 15-19, and a
mayor of Greenwich, Cllr Norman Adams.
experiences as part of a new LGBT History day of talks, workshops and activities at the
Other highlights of the day were the
archive, which will record personal histories, National Maritime Museum on February 20.
Strictly Neigh Dancing competition, the
memories and reminiscences of older LGBT l If you have a personal history and would
Tortoise & Mares race and a performance
people. The council is working with partner like to share it, or get involved with LGBT
by the Counterfeit Beatles at the post-race
organisations including Royal Museums History Month events, call 020 8921 3032.
party.