Ashburnham Triangle Association

From 24 May anyone renewing an existing permit or applying for a new permit to park in a controlled parking zone (CPZ) in the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be able to do so conveniently online at a time that suits them. Waiting for paper permits will be a thing of the past as the new self-service system will instantly issue a virtual permit – which can’t be lost or stolen.   All applicants will need to do is create an account the first time that they use the service, upload their documents (dependent on the type of permit they’re applying for) and have a credit or debit card ready for payment.  Existing paper permits can still be used until they expire and then the owner will need to apply for a virtual permit. Paper permits can still be transferred to a new vehicle, replaced if lost, stolen or damaged and refunded if no longer needed. Carers’ permits will still be paper based but users will need to apply online.  From 10 May 2021 charges for parking permits, and s...

The ATA Gardening team is getting back into the swing of gardening with a session this Saturday (May 1st) meeting at 10.30 at the planter in Ashburnham Retreat (aka the play street).  They have also set a date for this spring's Plant Swap: 29th May.

The Ashburnham Arms is re-opening its doors today! The new opening times are Monday to Friday 4pm – 11pm Saturday & Sunday 1pm to 11pm Just a reminder; Every person 16 and over must check in on the NHS Test and Trace App or leave your details on the sign in sheets on arrival The Rule of 6 applies all of the time Outside seating only until May 17th at the earliest Table Service only; you must be seated while ordering, drinking and eating (kitchen opens later this week) As they're operating in the garden are only, please wrap up warm. The pub only has a few fully sheltered tables if the weather is wet. For this reason they're taking bookings on daily basis only. Fingers crossed for some nice dry warm weather!

Now that restrictions are reducing and we are moving to the next stage of the roadmap many of us are likely to be leaving the home more often and meeting up with more people. To reduce the risk of spreading the virus, the government has made free rapid testing available twice a week to everyone in England. To keep the virus rates low, please make twice weekly rapid testing part of your weekly routine. You can pick up free kits there to use at home, too. There are several sites across the borough open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 5pm. The nearest one to the Ashburnham Triangle is Daniel Defoe House by the main entrance for Greenwich DLR station. 

Please book your COVID-19 vaccine this Easter. Appointments are available to all over 50s and those in high-risk groups. Call 119 or book online at Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk) For more information about the local testing and vaccination facilities please visit the special Greenwich Council site here

The pandemic means so many things to so many people - from heart breaking personal tragedy, working in the most stressful circumstances, to coming together as a community to help those most in need – the list is endless. It’s also hard to believe that it’s a year after the first national lockdown brought everyday life to a standstill in the UK. We’re asking residents to join us in the National Day of Reflection today (23 March) to mark one year on and reflect on all that’s happened in the past year, remember the hundreds of thousands of people who have died in the UK from COVID-19, and recognise the progress that has been made in the fight against this deadly virus. At 8pm Please shine a torch or candle from your window or doorway to light up the sky as a beacon of remembrance and hope for a brighter future. Then share your light using the hashtag #DayOfReflection - don’t forget to include @Royal_Greenwich.

Yesterday marks 100 days since the NHS gave Maggie Keenan her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccination.   The NHS in Greenwich has now started vaccinating residents aged 50 and over.  If you are aged 50 and over, an eligible frontline health or social care worker, a main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19*, have a learning disability, are clinically extremely vulnerable (high risk) or clinically vulnerable (moderate risk)                                             you can book your vaccine online at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination   or call 119  without needing an invitation. See the full list of priority groups here and guidance on frontline health or social care workers and the high or moderate risk categories here . *Carers can book online if you get a  Carer’s Allowance or you are listed as a carer in your GP records. Any carer who d...

From the Triangle's Community Champions:  We know that many people are having a difficult time at the moment. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed, or worried about your wellbeing and mental health, please know you are not alone and there is support available. Here is a reminder of the wellbeing and mental health support that is available for adults in Greenwich. At the Live Well Greenwich hub you can find advice and support, whether you need a friendly chat, emotional support, or are struggling with day to day life and need help urgently. Visit Live Well Greenwich today. You can also call 0800 470 4831 for free to talk to a friendly, local advisor Monday- Saturday 8.30am – 6pm. Looking after your mental health has never been so important. More information about how to do this and what services are available for you are available at Free Your Mind . If you need more confidential help Qwell , offers a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing servic...

Mass Testing update from the Council To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and reduce the risk of further lockdowns, we’re asking all residents from across the Royal Borough of Greenwich who do not have symptoms to get tested during March and April as part of our mass testing programme . Around one in three people with COVID-19 have no symptoms so could be spreading the disease without knowing it. We’ve set up sites across the borough and every household will need to book a free test online so we can manage queues at the sites and ensure everyone’s safety. Please get tested - it’s a really easy way to help keep your loved ones and Royal Greenwich safe. Look out for your letter for more information on when, where and how you can get tested, and visit Mass testing | Test and Trace | Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk)

Work has begun on Greenwich Park Revealed, the £8 million-pound, 4-year project led by The Royal Parks to restore, protect, reveal and share our park’s natural and built heritage and provide new learning and leisure opportunities for local people.   The project was due to start last year, but was delayed by the pandemic. Work is finally underway with the recruitment of new staff and volunteers. Over the next four years, they plan to: Restore the park’s majestic, 17th Century landscape Protect wildlife habitats Put the community at the heart of it all, by creating new public space and creating new facilities such as a new sustainable learning centre.  Read more about the project here Royal Parks are now asking park users to comment on the revised plans for the learning centre and volunteer facilities, which will be submitted for planning permission this month. The consultation will run from Tuesday 23 Feb 2021 to Sunday 14 March 2021.