Posts

Upcoming distinguished speakers series organised by The Greenwich Society

Image
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 .

Celebrating Greenwich Women: event being held on 14 March

Image
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.

New planning application: 26/0327/HD

Image
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 .

New planning application: 26/0313/CP

Image
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 .

New planning application: 26/0221/F

Image
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 .

Upcoming dates for ATA gardening

Image
The Ashburnham Triangle Association's Gardening/Environment hub has set up dates on upcoming Saturdays to garden during the first half of this year, including for the Plant Swap. 28 February 28 March 25 April 16 May (Plant Swap at 11am) 27 June 25 July 29 August All sessions will commence at 10am (except for the Plant Swap). If interested to know more, or to join the gardeners' WhatsApp group, please get in touch.

Next local history group talk: 26 February, 7:30pm

Image
Hello everyone - sharing on behalf of Barbara Reid: The next local history group talk will be on Thursday 26 February at 7.30pm in the lovely West Greenwich Library.  Our speaker is David Whittaker. Many of you will remember David’s last talk on the lost pubs of Greenwich. This talk is on W.A. Wilson, Temperance Brewer.  David says:   The Wilson family lived on Egerton Drive between about 1914 and 1954. William Anthony Wilson founded the company in Nottingham, moving to London and opening his works at Eastney Street in East Greenwich. The talk includes information on the family, the factory and the drinks it produced, and considers these in the context of the temperance movement in Greenwich. Thanks to all of you who came to Lynn Dixon’s fascinating talk in November and I want to say a big thank you to all our speakers who volunteer their time and research so that these talks are available for everyone to attend for free. ...

Lewisham College redevelopment: community event, 5 February 6:30pm

Image
Please join us at the Ashburnham Arms ( 25 Ashburnham Grove, London SE10 8UH) on 5 February, 6:30pm for our second community discussion about the redevelopment plans. Food/snacks will be provided. Confirmed attendees include: Norman Adams, Greenwich Society (Chair) Tim Barnes, Greenwich Society (Events, Planning, Traffic & Support) Mick Delap, CreekLink Heritage Trail (Co-Founder) Peter Ferenz, Ashburnham Triangle Association (Chair) Sheila Keeble, Greenwich Society (Planning) Councillor Aidan Smith, Royal Borough of Greenwich For information on upcoming consultations and details from the previous ATA post, please click here .

New planning application: 26/0205/CP

Image
26/0205/CP | Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for the construction of a single-storey in cidental outbuilding within the rear garden of existing dwelling house. 20 ASHBURNHAM GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UH More information can be found by clicking here . | 20 ASHBURNHAM GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UH

New exercise classes at St. John's Church - Monday afternoons! (updated flyer/details)

Image
Hello everyone, Sarah McGowan's "Move It or Lose It" exercises classes for older adults have just started in  St John’s Church on Monday afternoons (1:45-2:45pm)  with parking available.  Sarah's  Tuesday class is also still running at 10-11am at Greenwich West .  More details:  Move it or Lose it fitness classes for older adults (60+) St John’s: Upstairs at St John’s Church, St John’s Vale (entrance on Lewisham Way), SE8. Mondays 1.45-2.45pm. £9. Accessible/free parking. Greenwich: Greenwich West Community Centre, 141 Greenwich High Road, SE10. Tuesdays 10-11am. £8. Accessible. Please wear  comfortable clothes and trainers/practical footwear.  Just come along or contact Sarah on 07540 556401. Email:  sarah.mcgowan@moveitorloseit.co.uk First class FREE!

Support local: upcoming activities at Royal Museums Greenwich

Image
For information on RMG's packed February calendar, please click here . A few snapshots are included here of some upcoming activites.

The Blackheath House: 25% off through the rest of January!

Image
 Get 25% off all menus at Blackheath House, anytime 9am-9pm. More information can be found by clicking here .

Lewisham College redevelopment plans: the next chapter

Image
Following two rounds of consultation last year and extensive discussions with the local authorities, RER London have submitted updated proposals for the redevelopment of the Deptford Bridge site to both Greenwich and Lewisham councils. RER are holding two community drop-in events to showcase the updated proposals. Members of the project team will be there to answer questions, discuss the proposals, and explain the guiding principles behind the application. Please consider attending these events which will be taking place at  Cockpit Deptford 18-22 Creekside SE8 3DZ  on the following dates: Saturday 31 January 2pm to 5pm Tuesday 3 February 5pm to 8pm Further details can be found on the attached leaflet. If you do plan to make it to either of these events, please do let RER know which day you’re thinking of attending. Please also submit any questions in advance about the community events or the submitted proposals. The ATA is seeking to organize a second community event soon so ...

Labyrinth on the Thames 2026 is here!

Image
Following a monumental debut last summer, the Series returns to the spectacular riverside setting of the Old Royal Naval College, UNESCO World Heritage Site - the architectural centrepiece of Greenwich.    Unique to London's live music scene, Labyrinth on the Thames presents an unforgettable experience for music fans, with some of the world's most exciting artists performing in one of London's most iconic locations.    Sound, art & light collide as they  reimagine the 17th century landmark, while the sun sets over the London skyline.    A celebration of London’s cultural legacy, reshaped through pioneering sound and spectacle.   More information on Labyrinth's upcoming Greenwich schedule can be found by clicking here .

Carols Party Night at the Ash - 22 December, 6:30pm onwards

Image
H ello everyone - this year's Carols Party Night will be held at the Ash on Monday 22 December. On tap for the evening: 6:30pm: mulled wine, mince pies and roast chestnuts at the Ashburnham Arms 6:45pm: carol singing round the Triangle 8pm: food at the Ash 9pm: Christmas quiz All proceeds from the evening go to Shelter . See you there!

Arts Society Greenwich Art Talk - St Nicholas of Myra and Santa Claus: A Case of Mistaken Identity (8 December 2025)

Image
MONDAY 8 th  December 2025 - The next Arts Society Greenwich Art Talk With our last lecture of 2025 we aim to get you in the Christmas mood with mince pies and the most Christmasy of talks: St Nicholas of Myra and Santa Claus: A Case of Mistaken Identity Our guest speaker - Sally Dormer When - Monday 08 December 2025 Where - @James Wolfe School, Royal Hill Campus, Royal Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8RZ. (Parking available) How did the remains of Nicholas, a fourth-century bishop from Myra, Turkey, reach Bari, Italy in 1087? And how did this rather obscure churchman become the patron saint of sailors, merchants, prisoners and children in the Byzantine Empire and Western Europe? This lecture explores the development of St Nicholas’ medieval cult through the artefacts associated with it: icons, wall paintings and illuminated manuscripts, and charts his eventual transformation into the well-loved Santa Claus. About our guest speaker  Sally Dormer  - lecturer and tutor for the Early ...

Evening concert at the Queen’s House: Saturday, 6 December // limited free tickets for AT residents

Image
With Christmas fast approaching and as a matter of appreciation for our support this year, Royal Museums Greenwich are offering 5 complimentary tickets to members of the Ashburnham Triangle Association for their upcoming concert:   Evening concert at the Queen’s House with the Holtág Quartet | Royal Museums Greenwich  Saturday 6 December 2025, 7.30pm-8.30pm.   Royal Museums Greenwich are excited for The Quartet to perform- the group comprises students from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. They made their debut on BBC Radio 3's In Tune and were awarded the Sir John Barbirolli Prize for String Quartets.   This concert is part of a series of evening performances at the Queen's House, organised in partnership with the Faculty of Music at Trinity Laban and generously supported by The Rainbow Dickinson Trust. More performances will take place next year.   Should you be interested in participating on Saturday for free, please email Iva Mazza directl...

2025 Christmas appeal from the AT's own Deborah Ubee Trust

Image
The Deborah Ubee Trust is running a Christmas appeal this year focused on supporting people in Greenwich who find the season difficult or isolating. The Deborah Ubee Trust provides  free and nominal-cost therapy, group work and workshops  in Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley. Your gift helps someone in our community feel  supported when the festive season feels heavy. Please donate what you can!

The Big Half Marathon: entries now open!

Image
Community entries for the Big Half, taking place on Sunday, 6 September 2026, are now open. If you would like to participate, please contact Claire Field by 1 December via ata.secureteam@gmail.com Please provide your full name if you would like to be included on the community entry - this is normally a discounted fee. The Big Half marathon  starts at Tower Bridge and finishes at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich. This 13.1-mile closed-road race passes through several London boroughs, including Greenwich. More information can be found by clicking here .

28 November 2025: Louis Roederer tasting at Davy's

Image
  Greenwich Wine Shop Producer Tasting: Louis Roederer Join us in the Wine Shop on Friday 28th November as Ayla Goddard-Reichelt walks us through a selection of iconic Champagnes from Louis Roederer. The Champagne House Louis Roederer was founded in Reims in 1776. It is one of the few large Champagne houses still owned by the founding family and has a reput...