Ashburnham Triangle Association

It must be the power of the ATA! Just days after we published an article on our website lamenting the lack of progress in repairing the boundary wall to the Grade II listed almshouses on Greenwich South Street, restoration work has started. Well, to be precise, clearing of much damaged brickwork and some rudimentary preparation for rebuilding and restoring the wall has occurred. And a proper protective metal fence has been erected to cordon off the section of wall wrecked eight months ago when it was hit by an allegedly stolen car. So let’s hope Hanover Housing Association, which manages the John Penn and Widow Smith almshouses, will crack on with the restoration and restore the wall to its former glory without further delay. The Ashburnham Triangle Association is very keen that as much of the original materials as possible are used in the restoration, a view we understand is shared by Hanover. And, where this isn’t feasible, the ATA wants to see authentic, matching brick and...

Deptford Cinema will feature in this coming Thursday's edition of Radio 4's The Film Programme , 4-4.30pm, called Save Our Cinemas : 'Antonia Quirke... meets two groups who are trying to save their local cinemas in Deptford and Homerton and hears from a local trust in Aberfeldy who successfully saved theirs and are still going strong after four years.' Now at Deptford Cinema : info@deptfordcinema.org

From Saturday 27 August 2016 there will be changes to Southeastern services travelling to, from and through London Bridge, Cannon Street, Waterloo East and Charing Cross stations, as work to rebuild London Bridge station continues as part of the Thameslink Programme.  Passengers using these services should plan ahead and may need to travel differently. Detailed travel advice and ticket acceptance is available at southeasternrailway.co.uk/august. Saturday 27 August to Thursday 1 September 2016  No trains to or from Cannon Street, Deptford, Greenwich, Maze Hill and Westcombe Park. On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 no Southeastern services into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Waterloo East.  There will be major changes to the Southeastern timetable with fewer trains running on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please consider changing your normal journey to work and allow more time. London Bridge station and Charing Cross services are expected to be bus...

Another development is proposed along Deptford Creek. The site, known as Hope Wharf, is next to Mumford’s Mills and is currently occupied by Booker Wholesale, a discount cash and carry warehouse. The site is largely hidden from view by the red and black block of flats on Greenwich High Road. It can be best be seen by visiting Lewisham & Southwark College. The developer, Fairview Homes, held a public consultation in March this year and has now put in a planning application (Reference is 16/1792/F) for:- 125 high quality new homes arranged over 4 to 14 storeys;  a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments;  44 affordable housing apartments for shared ownership and rent;  commercial space for local businesses;  Creekside garden walk that will allow the public to enjoy the Creekside; and  24 car parking spaces for residents. The Ashburnham Triangle Association’s Planning Hub has responded to the planning application. On the whole, we welcome the cha...

Victorian engineer John Penn Junior, or one of the many hundreds of men he employed at his Greenwich marine engine works in the 19th century, could probably have rebuilt it in a matter of days, if not hours. The brick and stone wall fronting the John Penn & Widow  Smith Almshouses on Greenwich South Street  But the once splendid brick and stone wall fronting the John Penn & Widow Smith Almshouses on Greenwich South Street still lies partly in ruins more than seven months after a large section was knocked flat in a motor vehicle accident. The damaged section of the wall The charming almshouses and their front wall were built in 1884 for Ellen Penn in memory of her husband John Jnr, who died in 1878. The almshouses were expanded from 8 properties to 10 after the separate Widow Smith charity was merged with John Penn following the destruction of its almshouses on Trafalgar Road in the Second World War. Listed Grade II by English Heritage in 1973, the G...

Kate is away. We'll pine, but happy hols, Kate.

  As we head into August what better way to enjoy the summer than French food accompanied by an extensive array of French wines. The ATA announces that the latest addition to our partners offering a discount to ATA card holders is the Café Rouge at 30 Stockwell St, Greenwich, London SE10 9JN. The menu at Café Rouge covers a range of French classics, from croquet monsieur, croquet saumo, fromage and merguez baguettes to more substantial meals such as steak frites, (their signature dish), 32oz cote de boeuf, bouillabaisse, poulet breton and bœuf bourguignon. Likewise the wines are all French, many from lesser-known regional producers. They also have a wide range of beers and cocktails. Café Rouge is offering 20% off all food from the a-la-carte menu, (offer excludes Prix Fixe menu and drink,) to ATA residents who present the card when they order. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and promotions. Throughout the summer they are also offering pr...

  As we head into August what better way to enjoy the summer than French food accompanied by an extensive array of French wines. The ATA announces that the latest addition to our partners offering a discount to ATA card holders is the Café Rouge at 30 Stockwell St, Greenwich, London SE10 9JN. The menu at Café Rouge covers a range of French classics, from croquet monsieur, croquet saumo, fromage and merguez baguettes to more substantial meals such as steak frites, (their signature dish), 32oz cote de boeuf, bouillabaisse, poulet breton and bœuf bourguignon. Likewise the wines are all French, many from lesser-known regional producers. They also have a wide range of beers and cocktails. Café Rouge is offering 20% off all food from the a-la-carte menu, (offer excludes Prix Fixe menu and drink,) to ATA residents who present the card when they order. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and promotions. Throughout the summer they are also offering pr...

Many neighbours attended the Safer Neighbourhoods Police Street Meet last Saturday where PC John Moody gave advice on any concerns. The main problems discussed from Saturday’s meeting were noise complaints from the Greenwich Hotel in Catherine Grove and the break-in of the gates to the Charter Buildings; Vehicles continuing to ignore the No Entry sign in Devonshire Drive; Fake researchers going door to door to try and gain access to homes (see previous ATA post) and an increase of the small gas cylinders, known as hippy crack or laughing gas, littering many of the roads around Greenwich in particular on the corner of Egerton Drive and Ashburnham Place. The Greenwich Hotel and Charter Buildings Catherine Grove   Some residents living nearby are being disturbed by people spilling out of the hotel late at night making noise, smoking and drinking outside after events. The police are working with the Council’s Noise team on this issue and anyone affected can contact the N...

Would all residents please be extra vigilant and aware when walking around the Triangle late at night.   Last Thursday evening, 28th July, at approximately 10.30pm a local resident was threatened with a knife. The victim, who is currently on crutches, was walking home from Deptford DLR station and had just turned into Egerton Drive from Blackheath Road. He had started to cross the road near the junction with Guildford Grove when a man challenged him with a knife  demanding his wallet. A passer by saw the incident and chased the would-be mugger off who ran down Guildford Grove.  Fortunately, on this occasion, both the victim and his guardian angel were not hurt or had anything taken. The police were called and although they arrived quickly and searched the area the assailant could not be found.  He is described to be in his 20's, approximately 5'11' in height with a slightly stocky build.  He was wearing a grey hoody with the hood up and because of this ...