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Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas photos... ?

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Back by popular demand, and every weekend in November and December, The Greenwich Studio is taking bookings for family photoshoots for the holidays. Interested to know more about The Greenwich Studio? Click here for more information via their website, and click here to watch a video they've produced showing the kind of service/experience they offer. Want to make a booking? Email them on enquiries@thegreenwichstudio.com Limited spots still available!

Wine tasting fundraiser at The AHOY Center // 25 September, 7-10:30pm

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Join us for a fun and informative night exploring wines from Central Europe while raising vital funds for The AHOY Centre charity.  Wine expert Dinah Longden  will lead you through a tasting of 5 wines from the countries of Central Europe.  There'll be a   wine -related   raffle ,   auction , a   team quiz   and each team will be served a  platter of food  to cleanse the palate between wines.  Grab your friends or family to make up a team of 4 or 5. If there's one or two of you, come along and we'll create a team!  Tickets are £30 each, including welcome drink; tasting wines; shared food platter. (Tickets are sold per team, get in touch if you can't find the ticket you need). The AHOY Centre is a charity changing the lives of young people through sailing, rowing and other water-based activities. For young people in south London, their experience at The AHOY Centre changes their outlook, builds confidence and brin...

Celebrate Film 100: Guinness World Records Attempt - 27 September, Old Royal Naval College

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Celebrate 100 years of film and TV with a day packed full of movie magic, family fun and a chance to be part of a Guinness World Records™ attempt. ORNC is teaming up with  Elstree Studios  to mark shared centenaries with a one-day celebration of film – filled with screenings, iconic film pop-ups and a Guinness World Records™ attempt – all set against the stunning backdrop of the UK’s most filmed heritage location. Plus, ORC needs your help to set the Guinness World Records for the  largest gathering of people dressed as screen characters .   Be inspired by one of 45 characters across 30 productions filmed at the Old Royal Naval College and Elstree Studios – including  Star Wars ,  Bridgerton ,  Batman  and  The Crown .   To count towards the record, your character must be selected from the list provided by ORNC and your costume must include the key outfit and prop elements.  Explore the full list of costume elements .    M...

Final reminder: Royal Museums Greenwich event on 10 September. 6:30pm, Ashburnham Arms

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Hello again, everyone - a final reminder about this Wednesday's event at the Ashburnham Arms. The discussion will be led by representatives of Royal Museums Greenwich who are making a special visit to the AT to talk about what they're working on and upcoming events. We have a good RSVP number for this event but there's still space - so, do please join us if you're able! More event information can be found here: https://www.ashburnhamtriangle.com/2025/08/10-september-ata-event-with-royal.html?m=1

Greenwich SDA Church open day, 7 September: all welcome to attend!

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Greenwich SDA Church is having an open day on Sunday, 7 September from 2-6pm. The event is intended to share with our community the history of the church.  In addition, they will be offering health checks, healthy food sampling, family games, activities and much more.  Greenwich SDA Church is a regular contributor to the ATA annual street party and we very much appreciate their participation. If you’re able to attend their open day, please do!

Planning application: 24/0305/F (comments due by 3 September 2025)

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24/0305/F | Construction of a mixed-use development comprising of a 5-storey plus basement building, providing 9 residential units (Use Class C3), a restaurant at ground and basement levels (Use Class E), and an additional commercial unit on the first floor (Use Class E); other associated works. (Reconsultation - Amended Proposal) More information can be found by clicking here . This planning application relates to the at-present undeveloped land adjoining The N orth Pole and facing Norman Road.  The application is for the construction of a  five-storey building with nine flats, basement ,  a ground-floor restaurant and a 1st-floor commercial space. I am happy to submit a comment letter on behalf of the ATA and welcome views from ATA residents on the proposed development. As a reminder, objections need to focus on real and purported violations of planning laws and licensing. You are strongly encouraged to submit your own comments on these plans as well as reach out to ou...

Met Engage: help the Met Police respond to local crime

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At the request of area residents and our Neighbourhood Safety Officer, PC Andrew Nash, I am writing to promote the police's new Met Engage platform which enables residents to stay in touch with local officers and to report crimes more easily. One resident recently experienced the theft of an expensive package from the lower front garden area of their home, though fortunately their Ring camera snapped the thief and ultimately police were able to catch him (he pleaded guilty last week and will be sentenced in September).  This resident initally found it challenging to get in touch with the right police team working their case (a problem I had two years ago in relation to a harassment matter). PC Nash's recommendation is that AT residents to sign up to Met Engage - noting that the more people who join, the more effective the platform becomes. Having signed up myself, the platform allows you to create settings that alert you to news, area developments, specific types of crime, cha...