This information about a new exhibition, this week and next in the Bussey Building (on the site proposed for the tram depot), is circulated by the Peckham Residents Network.
The Hannah Barry Gallery invites you to
a private view 6 - 9pm Thursday 21st February,
and to an exhibition Friday 22nd – Friday 29th February:
open 3 – 8 pm daily and 12 – 5 pm at the weekend,
accompanied by a sequence of timed events: see the list below.
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AN INVITATION FROM THE HANNAH BARRY GALLERY
Please join us on Thursday 21st February from 6 - 9 pm to celebrate the opening of MANY WORLDS by Bobby Dowler, our second exhibition of the year
The exhibition is on the first floor at The Bussey Building, 133 Rye Lane, Peckham SE15. This Victorian cricket bat factory is a short walk from Peckham Rye station, accessible overground from London Bridge and Victoria. A map is enclosed.
Bobby's accompanying Sequence of Events is copied below.
We hope to see you on Thursday.
Hannah Barry
www.hannahbarry.com
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Monday, 18 February 2008
Sun 9 March EDGE Open Day - new school campaign
This information, from EDGE (East Dulwich for a Good Education), is circulated by the Peckham Residents' Network
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EDGE OPEN DAY • SUNDAY 9 MARCH • 4pm - 6pm
Community Centre, 46-64 Darrell Road, London SE22 9NL
FREE ENTRANCE
live performance of the Dulwich Ukulele Club tea & cakes. Children welcome.
Come to the East Dulwich Community Centre for an update on all the key issues regarding the new school:size & number of pupils, design, feasibility, history of local parents' campaign, pros and cons of academies
Full details in the attached leaflet. Background below.
• Email: leaflet@edge4schools.org to join the mailing list
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Some background
Lord Harris proposes to build an Academy for 950 boys on the tiny disused site of the old Waverley Lower School, nearly trebling previous numbers, with Southwark Council’s support. Edge is calling for discussions about the size and other matters.
Several years ago, the Council themselves concluded that the site could not support more than 450 children. The site of the Girls’ Academy on the other side of the park has treble the amount of space, yet will support the same number of pupils.
The building required to accommodate 950 boys will mean virtually no outdoor space for play and sport, even though this is planed to be a specialist sports school. In fact, Harris have said that sport will be indoors. Meanwhile, they are closing the swimming pool in the Girls’ Academy – saying it is too expensive – and Peckham Rye Park & Common cannot sustain potential heavy use.
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EDGE OPEN DAY • SUNDAY 9 MARCH • 4pm - 6pm
Community Centre, 46-64 Darrell Road, London SE22 9NL
FREE ENTRANCE
live performance of the Dulwich Ukulele Club tea & cakes. Children welcome.
Come to the East Dulwich Community Centre for an update on all the key issues regarding the new school:size & number of pupils, design, feasibility, history of local parents' campaign, pros and cons of academies
Full details in the attached leaflet. Background below.
• Email: leaflet@edge4schools.org to join the mailing list
___________________________________________
Some background
Lord Harris proposes to build an Academy for 950 boys on the tiny disused site of the old Waverley Lower School, nearly trebling previous numbers, with Southwark Council’s support. Edge is calling for discussions about the size and other matters.
Several years ago, the Council themselves concluded that the site could not support more than 450 children. The site of the Girls’ Academy on the other side of the park has treble the amount of space, yet will support the same number of pupils.
The building required to accommodate 950 boys will mean virtually no outdoor space for play and sport, even though this is planed to be a specialist sports school. In fact, Harris have said that sport will be indoors. Meanwhile, they are closing the swimming pool in the Girls’ Academy – saying it is too expensive – and Peckham Rye Park & Common cannot sustain potential heavy use.
Monday, 11 February 2008
severe noise increase in Peckham from Heathrow extension
This information about the effect of the Government's plans to expand Heathrow is circulated by the Peckham Residents' Network.
The information is extracted from campaign website http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/ It says that there will be severe effects right across a noise corridor in south east London including Peckham, Camberwell and Dulwich, and beyond, although the Government is consulting only people who live near Heathrow. The attached map shows part of the noise effect corridor stretching back into Wandsworth, and goes on beyond Wandsworth to Greenwich. If you want to make your views known, see the campaign website for the action details.
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From the campaign website:
""The Government launched its consultation into expansion at Heathrow on 23rd November. It will last until 27th February. The Government expects to make a decision later this year. If the plans go ahead, the number of planes could rise from 473,000 a year to over 702,000. This will require the demolition of hundreds, even thousands, of homes. It will also bring more noise disturbance and increase climate change emissions.""
Information about the campaign to stop the expansion is on
http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/
A petition is at
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stopheathrowexpansion/
Mass Rally in Central Halls Westminster at 7pm on 25th February
http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/news/Consultation-Rally
The description of the effect on different areas along the South East London corridor will be affected by the proposed expansion is at
http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/news
The main thing seems to be a very big increase in disturbance all day when the west wind is blowing:
on Peckham and also on Blackheath, Camberwell, Docklands, Dulwich, Greenwich, Lewisham:
Aircraft landing all day long when west wind is blowing – a big increase in aircraft overhead as there will be more flights on the existing runways and also flights heading for the new runway.
on Brixton, Clapham:
Aircraft landing all day long when west wind is blowing – maybe more than one every 90 seconds for much longer periods throughout the day as there will be flights heading for all three runways.
on Battersea:
Aircraft landing all day long when west wind is blowing – up to one every 90 seconds for much longer periods throughout the day.
The noise effect corridor stretches back into south east London, and goes on beyond Wandsworth to Greenwich
The information is extracted from campaign website http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/ It says that there will be severe effects right across a noise corridor in south east London including Peckham, Camberwell and Dulwich, and beyond, although the Government is consulting only people who live near Heathrow. The attached map shows part of the noise effect corridor stretching back into Wandsworth, and goes on beyond Wandsworth to Greenwich. If you want to make your views known, see the campaign website for the action details.
_______________________________________
From the campaign website:
""The Government launched its consultation into expansion at Heathrow on 23rd November. It will last until 27th February. The Government expects to make a decision later this year. If the plans go ahead, the number of planes could rise from 473,000 a year to over 702,000. This will require the demolition of hundreds, even thousands, of homes. It will also bring more noise disturbance and increase climate change emissions.""
Information about the campaign to stop the expansion is on
http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/
A petition is at
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stopheathrowexpansion/
Mass Rally in Central Halls Westminster at 7pm on 25th February
http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/news/Consultation-Rally
The description of the effect on different areas along the South East London corridor will be affected by the proposed expansion is at
http://www.stopheathrowexpansion.com/news
The main thing seems to be a very big increase in disturbance all day when the west wind is blowing:
on Peckham and also on Blackheath, Camberwell, Docklands, Dulwich, Greenwich, Lewisham:
Aircraft landing all day long when west wind is blowing – a big increase in aircraft overhead as there will be more flights on the existing runways and also flights heading for the new runway.
on Brixton, Clapham:
Aircraft landing all day long when west wind is blowing – maybe more than one every 90 seconds for much longer periods throughout the day as there will be flights heading for all three runways.
on Battersea:
Aircraft landing all day long when west wind is blowing – up to one every 90 seconds for much longer periods throughout the day.
The noise effect corridor stretches back into south east London, and goes on beyond Wandsworth to Greenwich
Friday, 18 January 2008
improving local rail services - franchise renewal
This information below from Southwark Rail Users' Group is circulated by the Peckham Residents' Network.
If you are a rail user it is a rare chance to give your views when it could have a real influence on improvements to stations and services.
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From Southwark Rail Users' Group
To local rail users:
Do you want to improve your local station and/or the rail services you use?
Passenger Focus (www.passengerfocus.org.uk) is an independent body which gives advice to the Government about passenger needs. They have invited passengers to give their views in reply to these questions:
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- What are the top 3 issues to address at individual stations? (Please comment on as many stations as you are familiar with).
- What are the top 3 priorities for rail services on the specific routes you use?
- What are the top 3 priorities for the on-train environment on the trains you travel on?
- What 1 other issue do you wish to highlight?
Please email your responses to these questions as soon as possible::
to: Sharon.Hedges@passengerfocus.org.uk, Katie.Springer@passengerfocus.org.uk,
cc Southwark Rail Users Group: SRUG@nutbrook.demon.co.uk
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BACKGROUND
Southern Railways currently have the franchise to 2009 to run some services through our South London stations. The new franchise details are now being developed by the Department of Transport (DTp), and they will be consulting the public on the draft specification in the Spring.
Passenger Focus have said:
"In light of our recent discussions with the Department of Transport and in advance of our provision of advice on the content of the further input about passenger perspectives on the key priorities for the new franchise. We will be starting to draft our submission in early February and would like to review as much information as possible over the next week or two. Any replies to our questions [listed above] will contribute to that.
Given that the franchise currently covers around 700 route kilometres through over 160 stations across 6 counties and the needs of all passengers across the network will need to be balanced, we are particularly interested to know what the top priorities are for the stations/services/ trains on specific routes and any evidence passengers have for the need for changes or enhancements to the current franchise provision."
If you are a rail user it is a rare chance to give your views when it could have a real influence on improvements to stations and services.
______________________________________________
From Southwark Rail Users' Group
To local rail users:
Do you want to improve your local station and/or the rail services you use?
Passenger Focus (www.passengerfocus.org.uk) is an independent body which gives advice to the Government about passenger needs. They have invited passengers to give their views in reply to these questions:
______________________________________________
- What are the top 3 issues to address at individual stations? (Please comment on as many stations as you are familiar with).
- What are the top 3 priorities for rail services on the specific routes you use?
- What are the top 3 priorities for the on-train environment on the trains you travel on?
- What 1 other issue do you wish to highlight?
Please email your responses to these questions as soon as possible::
to: Sharon.Hedges@passengerfocus.org.uk, Katie.Springer@passengerfocus.org.uk,
cc Southwark Rail Users Group: SRUG@nutbrook.demon.co.uk
_____________________________________________
BACKGROUND
Southern Railways currently have the franchise to 2009 to run some services through our South London stations. The new franchise details are now being developed by the Department of Transport (DTp), and they will be consulting the public on the draft specification in the Spring.
Passenger Focus have said:
"In light of our recent discussions with the Department of Transport and in advance of our provision of advice on the content of the further input about passenger perspectives on the key priorities for the new franchise. We will be starting to draft our submission in early February and would like to review as much information as possible over the next week or two. Any replies to our questions [listed above] will contribute to that.
Given that the franchise currently covers around 700 route kilometres through over 160 stations across 6 counties and the needs of all passengers across the network will need to be balanced, we are particularly interested to know what the top priorities are for the stations/services/ trains on specific routes and any evidence passengers have for the need for changes or enhancements to the current franchise provision."
Thursday, 6 December 2007
crowded housing on small sites
This information is sent by the Peckham Residents' Network.
The email below explains an important survey of local views on the London Mayor's proposal for a "presumption against" housing developments in back gardens and to prevent the demolition of "sound buildings of character" to be replaced by poor quality flats.
Well worth completing.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=cwwwwd9oeo6pb70368516
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Sent on behalf of Valerie Shawcross AM, London Assembly Member for Lambeth & Southwark
Dear Resident
NEW PROPOSALS TO PROTECT CHARACTER OF LOCAL HOUSING - YOUR VIEWS NEEDED
I am writing to ask for your comments on possible new proposals to protect the character of local streets, stop development on gardens and prevent whole streets of houses being converted into bedsits.
Mayor Ken Livingstone has announced that he will be seeking powers to change the capital's planning guidance so that there is a "presumption against" housing developments in back gardens and to prevent the demolition of "sound buildings of character" to be replaced by poor quality flats.
We need new homes on brown field sites but the economic pressure to build bed-sits and flats at the expense of family homes in established communities has increased significantly in recent years. In my view we cannot go on losing whole streets of Edwardian and Victorian houses - perfect for housing families - to make way for bedsits and studio flats. We need to give communities and Councils the power to decide the balance locally between the need for family homes and the demand for flats and bedsits. London has many attractive, green and characterful areas which are not listed, protected or part of conservation zones. But nonetheless we should be able to stop whole scale redevelopment, which ruins the character of the area.
Having pressed the Mayor on this issue, I am delighted that he is now seeking to use his London Plan to give councils the teeth to refuse these inappropriate developments and decide locally what the make-up of our housing should look like.
I would be very grateful if you could spare a minute or two to let me know your views on this by completing my online survey here http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=cwwwwd9oeo
6pb70368516
Kind regards
Valerie Shawcross AM
LONDON Assembly Member
Lambeth & Southwark
The email below explains an important survey of local views on the London Mayor's proposal for a "presumption against" housing developments in back gardens and to prevent the demolition of "sound buildings of character" to be replaced by poor quality flats.
Well worth completing.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=cwwwwd9oeo6pb70368516
____________________________________________
Sent on behalf of Valerie Shawcross AM, London Assembly Member for Lambeth & Southwark
Dear Resident
NEW PROPOSALS TO PROTECT CHARACTER OF LOCAL HOUSING - YOUR VIEWS NEEDED
I am writing to ask for your comments on possible new proposals to protect the character of local streets, stop development on gardens and prevent whole streets of houses being converted into bedsits.
Mayor Ken Livingstone has announced that he will be seeking powers to change the capital's planning guidance so that there is a "presumption against" housing developments in back gardens and to prevent the demolition of "sound buildings of character" to be replaced by poor quality flats.
We need new homes on brown field sites but the economic pressure to build bed-sits and flats at the expense of family homes in established communities has increased significantly in recent years. In my view we cannot go on losing whole streets of Edwardian and Victorian houses - perfect for housing families - to make way for bedsits and studio flats. We need to give communities and Councils the power to decide the balance locally between the need for family homes and the demand for flats and bedsits. London has many attractive, green and characterful areas which are not listed, protected or part of conservation zones. But nonetheless we should be able to stop whole scale redevelopment, which ruins the character of the area.
Having pressed the Mayor on this issue, I am delighted that he is now seeking to use his London Plan to give councils the teeth to refuse these inappropriate developments and decide locally what the make-up of our housing should look like.
I would be very grateful if you could spare a minute or two to let me know your views on this by completing my online survey here http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=cwwwwd9oeo
6pb70368516
Kind regards
Valerie Shawcross AM
LONDON Assembly Member
Lambeth & Southwark
Sunday, 25 November 2007
Sat 1st December 11am - 4pm Goose Green Winter Fair
circulated by the Peckham Residents Network
The first Eco Green Fair on Goose Green is
on Saturday 1st December 11am - 4pm.
'Christmas Shopping the Green Way'
see www.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk
As well as all the traders' stalls, and lots of interesting things to see and do, there will also be some local environmental groups with stalls. These include:
* the new Friends of Goose Green, which is being launched at the Fair. Do visit and see and contribute to ideas for improving the children's' playground, the latest on the vexed matter of the railings, paths and dog free area, and the beginnings of a Goose Green historical archive.
* the Peckham Residents' Network, a 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, the tram and tram depot, local planning, Peckham Vision, the Bellenden area & the BRG, and other local things ... this is a chance not to miss.
If you visit, do come and say hello.
Peckham Residetns Network
The first Eco Green Fair on Goose Green is
on Saturday 1st December 11am - 4pm.
'Christmas Shopping the Green Way'
see www.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk
As well as all the traders' stalls, and lots of interesting things to see and do, there will also be some local environmental groups with stalls. These include:
* the new Friends of Goose Green, which is being launched at the Fair. Do visit and see and contribute to ideas for improving the children's' playground, the latest on the vexed matter of the railings, paths and dog free area, and the beginnings of a Goose Green historical archive.
* the Peckham Residents' Network, a 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, the tram and tram depot, local planning, Peckham Vision, the Bellenden area & the BRG, and other local things ... this is a chance not to miss.
If you visit, do come and say hello.
Peckham Residetns Network
Sunday, 4 November 2007
Peckham Literary Festival: 14th - 18th November
Welcome to the first annual Peckham Literary Festival!
14th - 18th November
for details of events visit: www.peckhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/
email for further information: info@peckhamliteraryfestival.co.uk
circulated by the Peckham Residents Network
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Peckham. Gangs; council estates; the odd drive-by shooting. Oh, and Del-Boy – let’s not forget Del-Boy.
And then more recently an award-winning upside-down library, and some very fetching rusty bollards. Regeneration.
Hmmm. If that’s what you think, then you’re awfully out of date. The cognoscenti know better (‘cos by definition that’s what cognoscenti do). Peckham really is Britain’s number one creative hotspot, with artists’ colonies breaking out all over the place, heaving with thesps and musicians, and of course writers.
And it is these latter that this festival is all about – from the authors and poets who live in the area currently, to those who have drawn inspiration from the area in some way over the centuries. Actually, it is about any old literature, so long as it is good. It is a celebration of books and words and Peckham, all rolled into one.
What constitutes a festival? Two shops, four days, eight events. We figure that’s enough already – but these things grow, and we are hoping that some of the aforementioned deeply and importantly talented bods living in the area will organise events under the PLF umbrella.
Watch this space. Get in touch. It’s hardly original, but spread the word.
14th - 18th November
for details of events visit: www.peckhamliteraryfestival.co.uk/
email for further information: info@peckhamliteraryfestival.co.uk
circulated by the Peckham Residents Network
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Peckham. Gangs; council estates; the odd drive-by shooting. Oh, and Del-Boy – let’s not forget Del-Boy.
And then more recently an award-winning upside-down library, and some very fetching rusty bollards. Regeneration.
Hmmm. If that’s what you think, then you’re awfully out of date. The cognoscenti know better (‘cos by definition that’s what cognoscenti do). Peckham really is Britain’s number one creative hotspot, with artists’ colonies breaking out all over the place, heaving with thesps and musicians, and of course writers.
And it is these latter that this festival is all about – from the authors and poets who live in the area currently, to those who have drawn inspiration from the area in some way over the centuries. Actually, it is about any old literature, so long as it is good. It is a celebration of books and words and Peckham, all rolled into one.
What constitutes a festival? Two shops, four days, eight events. We figure that’s enough already – but these things grow, and we are hoping that some of the aforementioned deeply and importantly talented bods living in the area will organise events under the PLF umbrella.
Watch this space. Get in touch. It’s hardly original, but spread the word.
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