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The ATA fundraises for Shelter!

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Hello everyone - a number of you participated in the ATA Christmas caroling activities which raise money each year for the Shelter charity. At the most recent of these events, £581 was raised by Carol Singing, the Quiz and a contribution made by the Ashburnham Arms. Below please find a copy of the note from Shelter in response to the ATA donation. A big thank-you to everyone who participated, and an open invitation to participate in these festivities later in 2026. To the Ashburnham Triangle Association from Shelter  Thank you for your kind donation of £581 and for supporting Shelter. With your incredible gift, we can – and will – make a real difference. Families experiencing homelessness face months if not years in unfit temporary accommodation, with little or no support. Many are uprooted from their communities, separated from loved ones, schools and essential support networks. No family should face ho...
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Next local history group talk: 14 May, 7:30pm

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Hello everyone - a  reminder that the next local history group talk will be on  Thursday 14 May at 7:30pm  in the lovely West Greenwich Library.  Many of you will know Mick Delap whose presentation is on the following theme: Who WAS who in West Greenwich? The why and the how of remembering local figures. And who is missing? From blue plaques to street names, and statues to schools, Mick will talk about who is remembered and how... and asking you, do you agree?    Mick will suggest, for the Ashburnham Triangle, the names of figures he feels have been left out of our own local story. There is, for instance, a great lack of women and non-establishment figures. Maybe you have a local name you would like to add to Mick’s list - if so, please tell us on the night! Mick hopes we can end the evening with a straw poll vote on who we would most like to see the Ashburnham Triangle remembering - perhaps as a first step to adding a new chap...
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Upcoming distinguished speakers series organised by The Greenwich Society

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Hello everyone - sharing the below on behalf of Tim Barnes/The Greenwich Society: The Greenwich Society is organising four conversations with distinguished residents this Spring. The first conversation is on Thursday 19th February, 7pm at St Alfege Church Hall. The remaining conversations will be in March, April and May. The last of the conversations is with Veronica Sefton, the CO Woolwich Barracks, and is likely to be in the restored Officers Mess at the Barracks which would be a great venue. The remaining ones are likely to be at St Alfege Church Hall. The first of these conversations will be with Matthew Pennycook MP. More information may be found by clicking here .
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Celebrating Greenwich Women: event being held on 14 March

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Sharing on behalf of Barbara Reid and Lynne Dixon: Join us to share the stories of remarkable women who have lived in Greenwich in the past. Not just the famous but also the forgotten including activists, scientists, entrepreneurs, as well as writers, mothers and carers. This community project has discovered dozens of stories of remarkable women. Our enthusiastic volunteers have researched their stories, and will share some of them at this celebration. More information may be found in the attached image.
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New planning application: 26/0327/HD

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26/0327/HD | Demolition and construction of a lower ground single storey rear extension and fence with gate to the front, re-painting of front door, replacement of windows and rear roof light, garden landscaping and general refurbishment of the front elevation and all associated works. | 21 ASHBURNHAM PLACE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8TZ More information may be found by clicking here .
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New planning application: 26/0313/CP

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26/0313/CP | Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for internal works to the tourist accomodation on the upper floors and partition on the ground floor. | 189 GREENWICH HIGH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8JA More information may be found by clicking here .
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New planning application: 26/0221/F

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26/0221/F | Erection of a mansard roof extension to the existing building to provide additional tourist accommodation, replacement of windows with timber framed, double glazing and insertion of new windows to first floor, eastern elevation, and all associated works | 189 GREENWICH HIGH ROAD, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8JA More information may be found by clicking here .
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