Ashburnham Triangle Association

Sarah Crofts of Fowlers Morris Dancers says:  12:22 PM (3 hours ago) Plough  Monday is the 8th January   The Holly Man or Green Man 7.30pm, we'll meet at the Ashburnham Arms 8pm, dance there ​8.45pm, dance at the Tolly (Richard I), Royal Hill  9.30pm, dance at the Morden Arms, Brand Street  Happy New Year and Wassail! The previous two days' tours: Saturday 6th January  - Chinbrook Wassail, Chinbrook Community Orchard, near Grove Park ChART Big Local are holding a wassail and we will be dancing there around  2.30pm and 3.15pm  - for their other similar events, see  https://www.facebook.com/ events/145889496040085/ . Sunday 7th January  - Lions Part, George, Borough High St We will be dancing once again at the Lions Part Twelfth Night celebrations and also at the George at about  3.15pm. See   http://www.thelionspart.co.uk/ twelfthnight/

The News Shopper reported yesterday:  Man hospitalised in critical condition after car crash in Greenwich A man has been taken to hospital in critical condition after a crash involving a car in Greenwich last night. Road closures were in place in Blackheath Road, at the junction with Egerton Drive, for more than two hours after police were called at around 7pm. A  Met Police  spokesman said: “Police were called by the  London Ambulance Service  at 7.05pm on Wednesday, 27 December to reports of a car in collision with a pedestrian on Blackheath Road. “Officers and London's Air Ambulance attended. “The male pedestrian – no further details – was taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical condition. “The Met's Roads and Transport Policing Command are investigating. “Enquiries continue.”

Quite a crowd went out singing in the streets in traditional fashion on Monday night just gone, with many assiduous children knocking on doors collecting for Shelter. Hugo and Marion roasted chestnuts on Stuart's brazier Chestnuts beforehand were generously roasted by Hugo and Marion Sands on Stuart Mulholland's brazier; with mulled wine and mince pies given to us free by the kindness of publicans,   Pepi and Andy. Mick (far right foreground) and Janet  (2nd from right in background) led the way Mick Delap and Janet Stott ably led the singing tour round the streets. We visited the Golden Chippy for the first time this year, and Chris Kanizi came out dispensing wine all round. Left to right: Oci sings, Alexis plays the melodion, Janet sings When Alexis and Oci Bennett arrived with their melodion and recorder respectively, and with their notable musical ability,   happiness was complete. Singing from the same hymn sheet: Rob and ...

Encore! Encore! Punters in the Ash on Thursday night had the rare treat of joining in with carols and Christmas songs played by Paul Barrett of Ashburnham Grove, affectionately known as Trombone Paul, and four friends, all professional musicians (I'm sorry, I've lost one behind his instrument). Publican Andy asked Paul and his friends to play. Thanks to all of them. It's not often that sort of thing happens. We were in luck. Bring on more.

Mick Delap, one-time ATA chair and planning rep, says: 'Our chip shop needs support. 'Chris Kanizi of the Golden Chippy has applied for retrospective planning approval for his sign, as pictured. 'Chris has been a highly valued contributor to the Triangle over the years. I agree with him that his sign does what all Conservation Area applications must do - it preserves and enhances the character of the Conservation Area, because: ·   it has historical precedence - see the photo below of a 1940 sign of the same size on the same site ·    it is very much in character with the established signs in the Greenwich High Road part of the Conservation Area  ·   it is very modestly lit, less bright than nearly all these nearby signs (with LEDs providing 1200 lumens per square metre) ·    its quirky and distinctive design is in tune with the identity Chris has successfully created for the Golden Chippy, as an integral part of today'...

There'll be singing in the streets this coming Monday. Warm up first with mulled wine, chestnuts and mince pies at the Ash from 6.15pm.  Set off about 6.30pm.  Come back to the pub when you like - we'll all be back by 8pm for food and quiz. 

Mary Parr writes: 'Don’t Look Now  starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland, directed by Nicolas Roeg  will be showing  on Thursday December 14th at 7.15 in West Greenwich Library.  There will be an introduction by Waldo Roeg, the nephew of the director, and a short discussion afterwards. All welcome. Free entry. Please join us for a glass of wine before the film. Suggested donation £2.'

Renato Cristofoli says: 'The Greenwich Adventist Church in Devonshire Drive will be hosting for the Ashburnham Triangle community on Sunday 17 December 2017 at 2:30pm. The Christmas season is an opportunity for us to share our gifts with the community, and the church is presenting a Christmas Carol singing extravaganza. A meal of Jamaican jerk chicken with salad and peas will also be served. Admission and meal are both free. All are welcome. RSVP to Renato on 07985 201861.'

Sarah Ackland says: 'This is a great fun family spectacle raising money this year for YouCan - Youth Cancer Support.' RACE DAY!   Sunday 10th December 2017 11:30am-1pm The Pre-race Ceremony    Devonport House, King William Walk, SE10 9JW        FREE entry Hosted by comedians Nick Wilty and Lewis Schaffer Featuring Strictly Neigh Dancing – Madonna Special Live music from the London Rock Choir, Sire Equestrian John and MareDonna 1pm The Race Starting line: Devonport House, King William Walk      Six pub pit stops                                                                                                      Finish line: The Prin...