Ashburnham Triangle Association

We're upping the standards at the Street Party - vegetarian food on one barbecue, meat on a separate one. Or we were until we discovered the second one we had didn't run on gas. Must we go back to the bad old ways? Or has anyone got a barbecue they'd be happy to lend the street party this Saturday? We'd take good care of it. This is the Triangle's own party. Hardly anyone else knows about it. We've delivered some news letters in a few surrounding streets, but not many. This is a chance for adults as well as kids to use their own climbing wall. Outsiders won't see you. And adults - the bouncy castle's yours from 12noon to 1pm. You can go up the climbing wall then too, but you can do that anyway any time during the afternoon. And when it comes to the raffle prizes, the adults win hands down.

We are looking forward to a great street party on Saturday 16th September. We are however in desperate need of volunteers to help out for an hour or so on the day. If you can spare an hour or more on the day please email Chris Ward .

The next craft session in the Ashburnham Arms will be one week earlier than usual, on Thursday September 14th

Our Safer Neighbourhoods Police team have notified us of a recent attempted distraction burglary in Ashburnham Place. Two males posing as refuse bin collectors attempted to gain access to a property. Fortunately they were disturbed by an upstairs tenant of the address who was streetwise and savvy, ensuring they got  away with nothing. There have been quite a few incidents of bogus callers and bogus workers operating in the Triangle area recently. Please remain vigilant at all times, if necessary ask for ID and check it is genuine. If you do see anyone acting suspiciously or have any doubts contact the Police on 101. David Scales/Tina Pugh Security Hub

The planning proposal for a large apartment block on the south side at 64-68 Blackheath Road is being discussed at the planning meeting on  Tuesday 1 August at 6.30pm  at Rooms 4 & 5, Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich SE18 6PW. The meeting is open to members of the public, who can also speak for 2 minutes if they ask in advance. 020 8921 6160 http://committees.royalgreenwich.gov.uk www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk ITEM: J MUIR & CO (Bookbinders) Ltd, 64-68 Blackheath Road, Greenwich, SE10 8DA (16/1010/F)  REPORT AUTHOR: Ben Oates, Senior Principal Planner ben.oates@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Tel: 020 8921 2106

Rana Abdulfattah Tuesday August 1st, 7 for 7.30pm West Greenwich Library Greenwich High Road, SE10 8NN Launch of  Tiger and Clay Syrian author  Rana Abdulfattah  will read for us on a Skype connection from Istanbul where she is living in exile In collaboration with Palewell Press and co-hosted by Spanish film maker Juan del Gado Meze provided by Abdullah, the Damascus Chef FREE entry, but please book on eventbright https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e /tiger-and-clay-book-launch-ti ckets-35258696711  There will be a voluntary donation box for a Syrian charity.

We hope this news alert finds you well now that the Summer holidays are upon us. At our latest July Safer Neighbourhoods meeting, the Police reported a small increase in residential burglaries in Greenwich West including five in the Triangle, mainly affecting Greenwich High Road and Blackheath Road from April - July 2017. Our 'Beat the Burglar' leaflet has now been added to the publications and archive tab of the website. So if you are new to the area or mislaid your copy, you can read our top crime prevention  tips for keeping your home safe and secure. The figures for motor vehicle crime for the same period are still high with ten thefts recorded. These include the taking of a motor vehicle and theft from a motor vehicle.  We are working with the Police on a new leaflet on car, moped and bike crime for distribution later this autumn in order to address this issue. There have been complaints of noise nuisanc...

Graham Fawcett's lecture performance on DH Lawrence, poet Wednesday July 26, 6.45 for 7pm The Crypt, St Margaret's Church, Lee Terrace SE13 5DL. Entrance in Brandram Road. Park in the car park there or in the church forecourt. Irena Hill says, 'This is a new venue for me, chosen because it's quiet, airy and comfortable. Do come!' £12.50 online from in-words.co.uk or at the door. Irena says, 'If you have any difficulties booking this way, do drop me an email' irena.mh50@gmail.com Refreshments (donations welcome). Graham Fawcett says: World Poets Series 2017 England and Wales Tour This evening is for all of you who read and love poetry, whether or not you have yet discovered D H Lawrence as a poet and not just the author of Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow and other novels. If you have ever read a poem by him, then it may well have been ‘Piano’, the unforgettable early portrait, in word, picture and sound, of Lawrence remembering a woman playing a piano; ...