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ATA Card spotlight: Caffe Papavero @ Greenwich Railway Station

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I am pleased to announce that Caffe Papavero , located at Greenwich Railway Station, has joined the ATA Card scheme offering a 15% discount to cardholders! Making  coffees since 2017,  Caffe Papavero operates Bexley, Abbey Wood, Greenwich and Erith railway stations. They offer coffees, pastries and more - make your commute better and stop by!

The next Arts Society Greenwich Art Talk: Art Nouveau in Europe and America, Monday 10th March

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The next Arts Society Greenwich Art Talk – Art Nouveau in Europe and America Monday 10 th  March   7.30pm start @James Wolfe School, Royal Hill Campus, Royal Hill, Greenwich, SE10 8RZ. (Parking available) Our lecturer this month is Mariska Beekenkamp   For a short moment in time, between Arts & Crafts and Modernity, elegant curvy lines and patterns inspired by nature dominated a new type of art which decorated buildings, interiors and decorative objects. We will look at some of the most aesthetically revolutionary names from this period: Horta, Gaudi, Tiffany, and many more!   Mariska Beekenkamp  read Social Psychology at the University of Amsterdam and was tempted to do a PhD in Decision Making Behaviour. In the end she turned to her true love - the Arts.   ​ Whilst having her three children, she completed her BA and MA in Art History, majoring in The Dutch Baroque Arts from the 17th century at the Courtauld Institute of Arts. She started as a College ...

New planning application: 25/0463/F

25/0463/F | Change of use from Ground Floor Community Centre (Use Class F2) to a 3-bedroom family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), including relevant external changes, such as the replacement and installation of various doors and windows across the building, brick wall infill installed on southern elevation matching existing, construction of a raised patio to provide wheelchair access with handrails/railings, addition of cycle and refuse storage, and the installation of an entrance canopy on the northern elevation and all associated works. | WOODVILLE COURT, 1 BLISSETT STREET, GREENWICH, SE10 8UU More information can be found by clicking here .

New planning application: 25/0592/TC

25/0592/TC | T1 - Laurel growing in the front garden - To reduce garden side growth by .5m from a current branch length of 3m reducing to 2.5m - To reduce the height by 1m, from a current branch length of 4m reducing to 3m - To reduce the road side and house side by 1m, from a current branch length of 3.5m reducing to 2.5m T2 - olive tree growing in the rear garden growing on the right hand side To prune to reshape into a round shape, as directed onsite T3 - olive tree growing in the rear garden on the left hand side To prune to reshape into a round shape, as directed onsite | 6 ASHBURNHAM GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UH More information can be found by clicking here .

New planning application: 25/0624/TC

25/0624/TC | T1 - Acacia - rear boundary - fell tree Tree has out grown its surroundings and causing problems with neighbours. | 83 ASHBURNHAM GROVE, GREENWICH, LONDON, SE10 8UJ More information can be found by clicking here .

Thames Path: Improving accessibility, safety, and community engagement

As part of a Royal Borough of Greenwich scrutiny review of the Thames Path, Councillors Pat Slattery and Aidan Smith are hosting a series of Walk & Talks throughout March to explore key sections of the path, hear from local stakeholders, and discuss ways to improve accessibility, safety, and community engagement. They have asked whether any Ashburnham Triangle residents would like to share insights on how the path is used, potential enhancements, and how we can ensure it remains a valued space for all. All walks start at 10am. Walk & Talk Schedule: Saturday 1st March – Deptford Creek → North Greenwich (O2) (~3 miles) Meeting point: Peter the Great statue, 33 Glaisher St, London SE8 3ER (Deptford Creek) Saturday 8th March – North Greenwich → Thames Barrier (~3 miles) Saturday 15th March – Thames Barrier → Woolwich Arsenal (~3 miles) Saturday 22nd March – Woolwich Arsenal → Thamesmead (~3 miles) Each sess...

Over 180 ATA Cards delivered - do you have yours?

On 8 February, I posted that 140 ATA Cards had been delivered to area residents. As of today, that number has grown to 180+. Do you have yours yet? please email ATA Chair Peter Ferenz to receive a free card and enjoy the benefits. And tell your neighbours, too!