 | West Norwood Library/Cinema: update
There have been a number of comments on social media recently about the opening of the new West Norwood Picturehouse and Library and we can shed a little light (but only a little) on progress of the works. Norwood Forum joined the Cinema-Library steering group on a recent site visit and although sadly we were not able to take photographs we can say that the library, courtyard and cinema spaces are progressing well. When completed it will be an impressive development which in addition will include a café, bar and a community space. The overall works are at an advanced state but there has been some slippage, especially due to the removal of dangerous materials and a replacement floor being required in part of the building. This week we are seeing the roof over the main entrance and cinema area being worked on with the aim of making the building weathertight.
We understand that plans are well developed for the library to move across to the new building with effect January 2018 and we will let you have further firm news on all this once we have it.
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 | How Station Rise used to look
Station Rise, Tulse Hill – Streetworks Celebration
It's Party Time! You are Invited!
Mark your diaries: Sunday 22 October from 3:30pm
In order to mark the completion of the work in Station Rise at Tulse Hill Station – as well as all the other work happening on Norwood Road, we thought a celebration was in order. Station Rise will be closed from 3:30pm until 7pm and we will have an official opening ceremony followed by choirs, cake and even a silent disco! There will be food on sale, and you can always pop into the Railway Tavern for a pint.
Streetworks really is a community project – the work that has happened has been influenced by you, and it really is only right that we all celebrate our hard work.
Where: Station Rise, outside the main entrance to Tulse Hill Station
When: Sunday 22 October 3.30-7pm BE THERE!
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 | 6 Lansdowne Hill: pre-planning application consultation
In its most recent revision of the Council's Master Plan for West Norwood , the area behind Iceland and B&Q was identified as as an opportunity for redevelopment as a new retail and business hub (MDO site 18). Developers have been buying up plots and developing plans over recent years, and Leyton Clubs Ltd. have now surfaced publicly with plans for a mixed use development on part of the site running north from 6 Lansdowne Hill. A planning application is in the course of preparation and views of local people are sought via a public consultation meeting on Tuesday 31 October (3.30-7.30 pm) at the Salvation Army (see leaflet here). Please do go along to find out more about the proposals and let us know what you think. Norwood Forum will discuss the possibility of a wider public meeting on this issue with colleagues at Norwood Planning Assembly.
When: Tuesday, 31 October 3:30-7:30pm
Where: Salvation Army 246 Norwood Road SE27 9AW
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 | Quietways: update
The Quietways saga continues. You may remember that this was a project set up by Transport for London (TfL) under the previous administration, who set up the routes and refused to re-consider them. Many of the more ridiculous proposals were discarded following objections from the local community and their councillors. Over the summer there were a number of meetings with groups such as local businesses and the allotment holders, as well as a public meeting which led to some changes being made. A consultation and detailed feedback from Council officers is available -lambeth.gov.uk/quietway7 - where you can provide feedback until Sunday 5 November 2017. Local councillors have arranged for a public meeting to ensure residents have further opportunities to discuss the designs with them and look at hard copies of the plans. It will be held on Saturday 21 October. More information will follow, but here is the link to sign up if you would like to attend. - http://quietway7cllrmeeting.eventbrite.co.uk/
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 | Lambeth Local Plan review 2017: survey
Lambeth Council has begun the process of a partial review of the 2015 Local Plan for the borough by setting up a consultation process.
The Council says “the existing Local Plan, adopted in 2015, contains a strong vision for the development of the borough to improve opportunities for local people. It sets the planning policies for the borough and much of it is still up to date and effective. However, changes to national planning law and policy, a full review of the London Plan and changes in Lambeth mean parts of our Local Plan need to be reviewed. We also need to ensure we meet our borough-wide priorities of inclusive growth, reduced inequality and strong and sustainable communities. Our updated Lambeth Local Plan, together with the Mayor of London’s London Plan and neighbourhood plans, will set out the vision and robust planning policies needed to direct and guide development in the borough over the next 15 years to meet our future needs.”
The process will take about two years to complete, but now is the time to start getting involved as the consultation is open until 4 December 2017. Let the Council have your views by either completing the On-line survey, by Email or by post to: Planning Strategy and Policy Team, London Borough of Lambeth, 1st Floor, Phoenix House, 10 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2LL.
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 | Norwood Planning Assembly: survey
More locally, than the Lambeth plan will be the Neighbourhood Plan for Norwood, which will be developed by local residents through The Norwood Planning Assembly in order that we can have a greater say in building and development in our area. The Assembly was set up jointly by the Norwood Forum and the Norwood Action Group and in order to determine the views of the community, We would like you take a short on-line survey: “What do you think are the priorities for improving Norwood?” . Please take a moment to complete thesurvey and let us know.
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 | Planter-building workshop at Library of Things
Greening West Norwood
The Greening West Norwood group is going from strength to strength. After the successful cleaning of the alley way in Rothschild Street, the next project will be the corner of Chapel Road and Knight's Hill. Last Saturday another session was held on building planters at the Library of Things (see photo above). and at least one new planter is already built and on a local street. Some of our Committee members have already got stuck in and are very enthusiastic about the project.
There’s also a newly formed Friends of West Norwood Station group which aims to 'adopt' West Norwood station and potentially create and sustain new community gardens around the station. An initial meeting is to be held on Wednesday 1 November 2017 at the pub next to the station - The Great North Wood at 7pm for 7:15pm for one hour.
When: Wednesday, 1 November 7pm
Where: The Great North Wood 3 Knight's Hill SE27 0HS
Litter and rubbish are a plague that disfigures our beautiful neighbourhood. If you would like to become part of the solution, you can join these groups via facebook:
Greening West Norwood
Friends of West Norwood Station
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 | Mencap: become a Trustee and AGM
Lambeth & Southwark Mencap are looking for people who have skills, knowledge and experience which they can bring to the charity to help it respond to today’s changing market. Bringing a fresh perspective can help Lambeth Mencap evolve and remain the top quality community organisation that it prides itself on being. They are keen to hear from passionate, enthusiastic and innovative people who might be interested in joining the board and helping to build a bright and secure future for Lambeth Mencap. Give Lesley a call 020 8655 7722 or contact her by email.
Also, Lambeth & Southwark Mencap are holding their AGM on Tuesday 7 November (7-9pm) at the "We Are 336" Conference Centre, 336 Brixton Road, SW9 7AA. Go along to find out about their work in the last year and also hear and see a short presentation about their artists trip to Jamaica and the exhibition of their work. Tea and coffee will be provided from 6:30pm, with a buffet at the end of the evening.
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 | Oxjam - Crystal Palace
Oxjam Music Festival is finally coming to Crystal Palace this weekend! Oxjam is the UK’s largest grassroots music festival, entirely supported by volunteers who are passionate about their local music scene and about fundraising for Oxfam. A day jam-packed with music from up-and-coming bands from South London and beyond, across five locations in Crystal Palace!
When: Saturday, 21st October 1pm - Sunday, 22nd October 2am
Where; Crystal Palace town centre – across five venues
Further info.: Facebook page
Tickets: £10.00. Wristbands can be purchased at various shops and venues, including The Book and Record Bar, 20 Norwood High Street, SE27 9NR.
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 | Friends of West Norwood Cemetery: AGM
The AGM for the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery is to be held on Saturday 21 October 2017. As well as AGM business, there will be a lecture on Sir Horace Jones, architect to the City of London, by Dr Jennifer Freeman FSA. We hope there will also be an opportunity to be brought up to date on the Heritage Lottery Fund application. Come and find out more about this amazing place right in the heart of Norwood.
When: Saturday 21 October 2017 (2:30pm)
Where: Chatsworth Baptist Church, Chatsworth Way (off Norwood Road), SE27 (enter by second door on right in Idmiston Road)
Further info.: Friends website.
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 | Project Wild Thing FREE film screening
Have you ever worried about your children spending too much time in front of the screens, and not enough time outdoors?
Filmmaker David Bond definitely felt that way, so took it upon himself to become 'Marketing Director' for Nature. He documents his journey to 'rewild' our children in this documentary. Guaranteed to make you laugh and change the way you think.
Library of Things are hosting a screening of the film at the Portico Gallery, West Norwood. A perfect way to spend a couple of hours on a Wednesday afternoon during the half-term.
When: Wednesday 25 October 2-4pm
Where: Portico Gallery 23B Knight’s Hill SE27 0HS
Book your free ticket: here
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 | Know your Norwood - Hiram Maxim (1840 –1916)As you enter West Norwood cemetery past the Lodge you will find on your right-hand side the grave of Hiram Maxim one of the world’s greatest inventors and a resident of West Norwood. He installed the first electric lights into a New York city building, entering into a long dispute with Thomas Edison about who was the true inventor of the electric light bulb. He experimented with airplanes in the 1890’s and to raise money for this venture created "Sir Hiram Maxim's Captive Flying Machines", a fairground ride which is still operating in Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach where it is one of the oldest rides in Europe. He held patents on the mouse-trap, hair-curling irons, the first automatic fire sprinkler, a pocket menthol inhaler for asthma sufferers, and numerous other devices.
Arguably his most successful invention was the Maxim Machine Gun, the first gun to use the power of the recoil to load the next cartridge. His initial experiments were in the back garden of his house in Thurlow Park and he thoughtfully ran an advert in the local press warning neighbours about the noise and possibility of broken windows.
He died in 1916 profoundly deaf from all the gun fire he was exposed to and during the Great War where the gun he invented was in widespread use by both sides. He knew that this would be his major legacy and it saddened him.
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 | Folk of the Wood: Bollywood Ceilidh
Folk of the Wood celebrates its fourh birthday with a genre-busting Bollywood Ceilidh! Ceilidh Tree are joining forces with the acclaimed dancers from Absolute Bollywood! Expect a one-off spectacular where you can dance celtic and try out some Bollywood moves with a mini workshop, and see how its done with performances from the experts! Indian street food from the local Lucknow 2 London as featured recently in our newsletter. Plus eastern ales and scrumpy to keep you flinging - advance booking strongly advised.
When: Friday 20 October 7-11pm
Where: Portico Gallery, 23B Knight's Hill, West Norwood, SE27 0HS
Further info. and tickets: Folk of the Wood website
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 | Black History Month
Lambeth Council is running a series of events all over the borough to celebrate Black History Month - history, arts, literature and film are all covered. These are the few events being held on our patch (there are a couple of others in the south of the borough):
West Norwood Library:
at The Old Library, 14-16 Knights Hill, SE27 0HY
Wednesday 25 October 2:30-3:30pm
For children: Hands on Our Instruments
Saturday 28 October 2:30pm
The Adventures of Zolie Zi with author Sonya J Bowser
Upper Norwood Library:
39-51 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 1TYJ
Friday 27 October 10:30-11:30am
For ages 3-6: A Carnival of Stories
Look our for other celebratory events being held by other organisations, e.g there was a great series of talks last Sunday organised by West Norwood Feast and held at The Portico Gallery.
When: until Friday 17 November.
Where: all over Lambeth
Further info.: for Lambeth Council organised events: download the guide
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 | Barnardos Car Boot Sale
A fundraising car boot sale is running this Saturday at Crystal Palace. A great opportunity to raise funds for Barnardos, the children's charity, while spotting a bargain or decluttering!
When: Saturday 21 October 9am-1pm
Where: Barnardos Triangle Service (behind Sainsburys) 2 Coxwell Road SE19 3BG
Further info.: Book a spot by email with £5 deposit.
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 | West Norwood Halloween Free Film Festival
West Norwood's second Free Film Festival of 2017 is coming to you soon and this time with a spooky twist! From 27 - 31 October there will be a mix of new releases and classic supernatural films, along with live bands, DJs and even a creepy local history walk. So rev up your broomsticks, climb out of your coffins and join in for a fun and frightening Halloween weekender!
Film Schedule:
Friday 27 October 8pm
Get Out @ Volcano Coffee Works 62 Tritton Road SE21 8DE
Saturday 28 October 7pm
Ghostbusters
St Luke's Church, Norwood High Street SE27 0HS
Sunday 29 October 8:30pm
Dawn of the Dead
The Book and Record Bar 20 Norwood High Street SE27 9NR
Monday 30 October 8pm
It Follows
The ClockWorks 6 Nettlefold Place SE27 0JW
Tuesday 31 October 8pm
People's Choice
The Great North Wood Pub 3 Knight's Hill SE27 0HS
First come first seated until venue is full at all venues.
Further info. and tickets: West Norwood Free Film Festival website
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 | Crystal Palace International Film Festival
This year's Crystal Palace International Film Festival (CPIFF) begins on 27 October. CPIFF aims to give independent film makers from around the globe the platform to showcase their work and achieve recognition as well as giving the audience a new experience in independent film. There are films across nine categories including Short Film, Horror Sci-Fi, Animation, Feature Film, Music Video and Documentary. Screenings are held in unusual venues with gourmet food and drinks served with special guest Q & As.
Further info. and schedule: here.
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|  | Dulwich Literary Festival
The Dulwich Literary Festival runs from 1 November in various venues in West Norwood and West Dulwich. Two events are being held at The Old Library as part of West Norwood Feast on Sunday 5 November:
Spice for Life (1-2:30pm): Tasting and book signing with Anjula Devi
Children’s Story-time (3-4pm): with Lucy Reynolds and Jenna Herman
The full programme and tickets are available now. Other highlights include Man Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst, bestselling author Ali Smith, comedian Alexei Sayle, journalist Simon Jenkins, cricket royalty Henry 'Blowers' Blofeld, classicist Catherine Nixey, journalist Robert Peston, an afternoon of 'how to' events, a programme of fun events for children, and lots more.
Where: various venues in West Norwood and West Dulwich
When: 1 – 30 November
Further info. and tickets: Dulwich Literary Festival website.
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Crystal Palace Food Market
Haynes Lane, Crystal Palace, SE19 3AP
Date/Time: every Saturday 10am-3pm
More Info: A community, not-for-profit Transition Town project bringing the best quality, locally sourced, low-carbon food into the heart of Crystal Palace, much of which is in Norwood.
The Great North Wood
3 Knights Hill, SE27 0HS Tel: 020 8766 0351 reserv...@thegreatnorthwood.co.uk
"Since 1712 this lovely pub in West Norwood has been a place to gather, socialise & relax. Today its purpose remains exactly the same. The bar's stocked with products we're proud of and the kitchen is a hive of creativity and passion. Our philosophy’s pretty simple – keep it quality, local and seasonal.". Regular events: Monday quiz nights and Live Music on the second Saturday of the month.
Health Walks
Every Wednesday lunchtime 12:30-1:30pm. Meet at the West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre (reception area), 25 Devane Way, SE27 0DF. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier on your first time (to allow for registration). Most walks visit West Norwood Cemetery.
For more information:
Telephone 020 7926 1115; or email or visit the Walking for Health website.
The Hope
49 Norwood High St, West Norwood, London SE27 9JS
Regular events and activities; beer garden; meeting room for hire.
Knowles of Norwood
294-296 Norwood Road, SE27 9AF Tel. 020 8670 0436
"Taking the name from a hardware store that once traded in the area, Knowles of Norwood is a charming local focusing on quality beer, honest food and friendly service." Regular events: Drink & Draw first Tuesday every month (7:30pm) (£10) and Crafty Pub Quiz every Wednesday (8pm) (£1 per person).
Norwood Society
Local History Talks third Thursday every month (7.30pm) at the Upper Norwood Library, Westow Hill SE19 1TJ. Next:
16 November 2017 - All Saints and South Norwood Hill area; Stephen Oxford
Refreshments available. No charge; donation of about £3.
The Old Library Youth Club
14 -16 Knights Hill, SE27 0HY
Opening Times (Term Time):
Tuesday 5 - 9pm
Thursday 5 - 8pm
Friday 5 - 9pm
Holiday projects run throughout the year please contact The Old Library Youth Club on 020 8766 9280 for further information.
Portico Gallery
23a Knights Hill, West Norwood, SE27 0HS Operational since May 2010, The Portico Gallery offers an exciting neighbourhood Art resource for the community. Regular courses and events. Currently, Lindy Hop and Yoga.
South London Botanical Institute
323 Norwood Road, SE24 9AQ
Founded in 1910 in Tulse Hill, the Institute has a beautiful botanical garden and runs a wide range of courses, workshops, school visits and events for all ages.
South London Theatre
Stanley Halls, 12A South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB
God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza translated by Christopher Hamton
Tuesday 31 October - Saturday 4 November (8pm))
Upper Norwood Library Hub
39-51 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 1TYJ
Opening times:
Mondays CLOSED;
Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10am - 6pm
Sundays: 11am - 5pm
The library is self-service only at the following times:
Tuesdays – Saturdays: 1-2pm and 5-6pm
Sundays: 2-2.30pm
News on events on Upper Norwood Library Hub Facebook page.
West Norwood Feast
West Norwood town centre, SE27: various venues
Date/Time: first Sunday of the month; next on Sunday 5 November 2017, 10am-4pm..
West Norwood Library
at The Old Library, 14-16 Knights Hill, SE27 0HY
Library currently closed until Thursday 26 October. The Old Library Centre is undergoing refurbishment. use drop boxes outside or go to Upper Norwood Library or Streatham Library..
Another good source of local events and information is the West Norwood Local Facebook page.
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