Ashburnham Triangle Association

Aren't the gardens and green spaces looking good at the moment? It would be good to see some new faces, if you are able to join us, on Sunday June 27th to do some gardening. We are meeting at the planter on Ashburnham Retreat at 10.30am. Sara

Greenwich Neighbourhood Watch week begins on Monday, June 7th. There will be a week of organised events online which will provide tips on different aspects of personal security. Register now at https://www.greenwichnhwconnect.org/

Details from the Council here

Wondering what do at Half-term?  The Greenwich Tour Guides are offering 75 minute fun and friendly family walks.   Our theme is “Greenwich Celebrates”! Discover the numerous celebrations and festivities that have been hosted in Greenwich over the years. Meet at the Bandstand in Greenwich Park and finish at the Cutty Sark.  Adults £12 Children £6 Concessions £10 https://tinyurl.com/vz4nvnew Free quiz and certificate for all our intrepid walkers!

 This year's ATA Plant Swap starts at 11am on Saturday, May 29th in the play street (Ashburnham Retreat).  Bring your unwanted plants and take away something new. Come even if you have nothing to swap - there will be plenty. All welcome. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.

The Greenwich West Safer Neighbourhoods Panel met on Zoom on Tuesday 4th May. Below is a summary of that meeting:  Within the Triangle  Cowan House- continued thefts of parcels and bikes. If you live here, or in other households with a shared front door/intercom system, DO NOT buzz people in unless they are visiting you. Do not allow strangers to access communal areas.  Thefts of bikes- please ensure that bikes are locked securely. If you are unsure of how to do this, advice is readily available in bike shops or online . Bike theft has occurred recently in the triangle, with one instance happening at 2130 at night from a front garden (footage caught on a camera). If you live in a block of flats with a locked or underground car park in which to keep your bike, please remember to abide by the same bike locking advice.  Vehicle crime- active plain clothed police continue to patrol the triangle. However, please continue to ensure that you leave nothing of value your car ...

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...