Ashburnham Triangle Association

Here at the ATA we are conscious of not overburdening you with endless information. However, in these strange times our daily lives are continually changing and we need to adapt fast. We will continue to deliver important information for both the Triangle and Greenwich in general to help you continue your daily lives. Please see below regarding waste collection, behaviour in Greenwich Park and the possible increase of military aircraft. Waste Collection & Street Cleaning Refuse collection is still continuing but with reduced numbers of staff the council have asked for everyone's help to ensure this can continue.  Waste needs to be kept to a minimum. Now is not the time to spring clean and fill your recycling bins creating extra waste. Garden waste (grass) should either be composted or bagged up and kept aside until collections are back to normal when you can deposit the grass into your green bin.   If your bin is not collected on the normal designated c...

If life wasn't difficult enough scammers are taking advantage of the Covid-19 crisis. We're hearing growing reports of a range of new scams you need to watch out for. Don’t believe bogus text messages saying you’ve been fined for stepping outside during the coronavirus lockdown. It is the latest in a series of scams related to the virus that claims to be from the UK Government. This scam claims that your movements have been monitored through your phone, and that you must pay a fine or face a more severe penalty. Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) advises that ‘Anyone who receives this text should ignore it. It is simply another ruse to steal the payment details of users.  Bogus message from the UK Government Other bogus messages currently being circulated are: HMRC goodwill payment. The MET police are warning of a fake message designed to steal your account details that says ‘As part of the NHS promise to battle the COV-19 virus, HMRC has issued...

Cllr Danny Thorpe appealing for donations of PPE Greenwich Council leader Danny Thorpe has made an urgent public appeal for personal protection equipment for our frontline workers. Can you help?  "Our PPE equipment for social care staff has not arrived for days. We have flagged up across London and through our command structures and not heard anything. The situation is now extremely serious. We have at least 1 patient in the QE who could be discharged into a home if the staff had the kit they need to keep safe. They don’t, so a bed is blocked. We have been told for days it is coming and it doesn’t arrive.     We urgently need the following: FFP3 Face Masks Aprons Gloves (Long sleeve and short if possible) Protective eye goggles The type of masks we are after are often used in construction, garages, nail bars and spray painting. I need this to be shared across your networks please.  Many thanks Danny" Councillor Danny T...

The Ashburnham Triangle Association recommends that residents subscribe to Greenwich Council’s daily email for the latest information on how the pandemic is impacting our daily lives: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200154/council_and_elections/2197/coronavirus_covid-19

Tubes, trains and buses are still rammed on day one of our lockdown. Please only travel if absolutely necessary.

As you will have no doubt seen, the Government has said that cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close now as we attempt to minimise the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Guildford Arms will be joining forces with Hand Made Foods of Blackheath to supply takeout and delivery services for local customers. More details and the menu at the  Guildford Arms website . Also, The Hill does a full takeaway service including its excellent pizzas:  https://www.thehillgreenwich.com/