Thames Water: new emergency works near Elmcourt Health Centre

Thames Water have advised of the need to undertake emergency works to the water pipe near Elmcourt Health Centre (at 220-226 Norwood Road). The following works will be undertaken:

Mental Health Awareness week: Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council is backing Mental Health Awareness Week and seeking your help and involvement. They write:

Help feed the local community fundraiser

The Rosendale pub (Three Cheers Pub Co) has joined forces with Open Kitchens, a non-profit organisation which helps feed the elderly and vulnerable as well as NHS staff.

The South London Botanical Institute (SLBI) is 110!

The SLBI is 110 years old this year. They have provided us with the following synopsis of their work and pointers to forthcoming free events and other work, and news of their birthday celebrations!

Waste and recycle centres to reopen

The Smugglers Way Household Recycling Centre will reopen to the public on Monday 11 May 2020 and Vale Street Reuse and Recycle Centre on Thursday 14 May 2020 - for essential journeys only.

Voluntary Community Sector grant applications sought

Lambeth Council is inviting applications from Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) organisations for one-off payments of up to £10,000. They advise:

Crystal Palace park regeneration

Bromley Council has published plans for the regeneration of the Crystal Palace park (except the National Sports Centre, which is subject to direction by the Mayor of London). These proposals can be accessed on the Bromley Council Planning Portal: search for application reference 20/00325/OUT https://searchapplications.bromley.gov.uk/online-applications/

Thames Water Mains Works now to continue to August 2020

As you will be aware, the Thames Water mains works have been continuing - the works are considered to be essential works and so will continue during lockdown, albeit at a slower pace due to social distancing. The works will now not include the replacement of the last 200m of mains pipes from Chatsworth Way to Robson Road. Live waste water and other pipes have been found in close proximity to the water main, and so it is too difficult to replace the mains pipe. The implications for our area of this pipework not being replaced during the current works are unknown.

Free online courses: Digital skills for seniors/ Zoom/ Online shopping

Clear Community Web are running a series of free online courses using Zoom covering:

Digital skills for seniors: Wednesdays from 11am

Online shopping explained: Monday 18 May and 1 June 2020

Zoom: learning and practising the basics: Mondays from 11am

Spare a thought for your local pubs

The COVID-19 crisis could lead to many pubs going bankrupt as with no income they struggle to pay rent and utility bills despite being closed. The Railway Tavern on Station Rise, Tulse Hill has to pay nearly £2k + VAT per week and has launched a crowdfunder appeal, pledge £10 to receive a pint voucher and £30 for a bottle of wine.

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