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Peckham and Nunhead December 2017

...and here we are again!!!   Have a splendid Christmas, what ever you are doing, and a Happy New Year!

Your community council

The November meeting was very well attended, as regeneration is always a popular topic in the SE15 area, and also there were lots of residents supporting the deputation on the status of Camberwell Grove Bridge. Everyone seemed pretty pleased when it was announced that the bridge will indeed be reopening.  Cllr Mark Williams introduced the theme of regeneration, and encouraged residents to contribute to the consultation on the New Southwark Plan - see below.

The recording of the Peckham & Nunhead Community Council has been uploaded, and is available through the link : www.tiny.cc/PNCC

The workshops:

Feedback from these workshops can be found on the Peckham and Nunhead web page http://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/community-councils/peckham-and-nunhead

Community Land Trust

Making space for Community and Start-Ups

Peckham Heritage

The Housing programme

The next Peckham and Nunhead community council meeting will be on 17 January, and will include Funding decisions for both Neighbourhoods Fund and Cleaner Greener Safer Fund (with Devolved Highways funding)

The theme of the meeting will be on Facing the Challenge - Health and Social Care.

New Southwark Plan - Have your say!! https://consultations.southwark.gov.uk/planning-and-regeneration/new-southwark-plan-proposed-submission-version/   The council has published the ‘proposed submission version’ of the New Southwark Plan for informal consultation. The plan sets out the borough-wide planning and regeneration strategy up to 2033 and includes planning policies, proposed development sites and visions for each of the borough’s unique neighbourhoods. Subject to approval at council assembly on 29 November the council will launch formal consultation which will close on 12 February 2018. As this is the last stage of consultation, we are asking people to consider two key questions: is the plan ‘legal?’ and is the plan ‘sound?’ To find out more about what these questions mean, the plan and the consultation please visit our website or consultation hub page.   Make representations on the plan's legal compliance and 'soundness'on our consultation hub page here You can find out more information about what we mean by legal compliance and 'soundness' in the link below and at the front of the plan. More information about the consultation can be found here, including where to view the plan and other ways to make representations Information about the New Southwark Plan Southwark Council is preparing a new borough-wide development plan called the New Southwark Plan. The New Southwark Plan sets out how the Council will deliver further regeneration and wider improvements for the borough in the years to come. Planning decisions must be made in accordance with the development plan, unless other material considerations indicate otherwise. Following the consultation the Plan will be submitted to Government for an independent examination where an inspector will consider any comments submitted to the Council during the consultation period.

Volunteer with the Foodbank

Southwark Foodbank have monthly collection days at London Bridge train station. If you would like to volunteer with Southwark Foodbank on one of the Friday's please let us know.  The dates are: December – Friday 22nd You can volunteer within these hour slots 7-8, 8-9 and 9-10am or you can do the whole 3 hours if you'd like it's up to you.   Email  hourbank@pecan.org.uk to volunteer

Gender based violence

What is Ascent Advice and Counselling?

Funded by London Councils and part of the London Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Consortium, Ascent Advice and Counselling is comprised of 14 specialist organisations (see list opposite).

All partners have a wealth of experience of working with women and girls affected by gender-based violence. We provide a range of advice and counselling services to women, aged 16+ (except for 1 Pan London Caseworker role for women aged 14-25 years) across every London borough.

Advice

We provide advice and support to women and girls affected by all forms of gender-based violence as well as support to professionals. Including:

Specialist BME focused advice from BME organisations across London.

Specialist Housing Advice, Young Women’s Advice (aged 14+), and Sexual Exploitation / Problematic Substance Use Advice —on a Pan London basis.

To receive advice or make a referral call one of our advice hub, please see overleaf for further details.

Our services also include:

London legal advice: call Rights of Women London Line on 020 7608 1137.

No Recourse to Public Funds financial Support - for assistance download the application form at http://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk/no-recourse-fund/#nrf

Appointments at GP Practices

Iconic Steps are looking for your vote

Get Into Boxing

Want to learn new skills?  Join our Get Started with Boxing programme!

Taster Day: 5th December 2017

Main Programme: 11th-15th December 2017

The Prince's Trust and City Bridge Trust are offering a one week Boxing Course where you can:

• Work with professional coaches to learn skills in boxing and fitness.
• Take part in a range of practical sessions with the uniformed services.
• Gain a Heart Start qualification.
• Work as a group to design your own coaching session as part of a final challenge
• Meet experts from the industry and find out about volunteering and employment routes.
• Receive up to three months’ progression support from the Prince’s Trust to help you find further work or training.                                                                               

To join the course or find out more:

Search ‘Prince’s Trust’ or                 

Call on 07415 364 808

Or email Dominic.john@princes-trust.org.uk

Cinderella Shoeshine

Nunhead Safer Neighbourhoods Reports

Nunhead SNT Ward Panel Meeting – 9th November 2017

*Op Sceptre – MPS wide knife crime operation continues every month for one week. The next phase commences 20th – 26th November. Numerous arrests have been made across Southwark following the initiative. Nunhead SNT have added to the growing number arrested for possession of knives. The team during these weeks will continue to carry out weapon sweeps, targeting habitual knife carriers, patrolling hotspot areas as well as test purchase checks at local stores.

*Halloween/Fireworks – This year appeared reasonably quieter than it has been in previous years across the Nunhead ward. Unfortunately Camberwell did not share the same experience. Nunhead SNT changed their working days to late and night shifts to accommodate these events. Youths caught throwing fireworks during this time were returned home to their parents and warned about their conduct. There were no serious incidents reported.

*Drugs – There has been ongoing issues surrounding drug use taking place within communal stairwells/blocks. Nunhead SNT have come to know most of the faces committing drug offences and arrests have been made as a result. Due to the change in weather this has become more problematic especially on the Peckham ward however Clifton Way has also been experiencing a number of uninvited visitors. The reason for this is due to no security on the communal doors and easily accessible to members of the public. The team are tackling these locations on a daily basis and will continue to do so. Further action will be taken if they continue to offend in these areas by way of Anti-Social-Behaviour Contracts, Community Protection Notices and Criminal Behaviour Orders.

*Nunhead SNT are aware of the caravan parked within Clifton Way suspected to be drug dealing. Work has been done upon receiving the intelligence however no evidence was found at the time. Regular patrols take place and people seen loitering around the area are stopped and searched so far with a negative result. The council have informed that the caravan is to be removed in due course.  

*Nunhead SNT have been working closely with the Kirkwood Sheltered Accommodation Centre for vulnerable adults who are drug and alcohol dependant. Recently it has been brought to our attention of undesirable drug users attending and taking advantage of their premises. We regularly view their CCTV and identify subjects coming and going. We patrol the location offering reassurance, attend meetings and give talks to the residents.

*It has previously been raised of skateboarders riding dangerously and causing a nuisance outside Queens Road BR. We have been in communication with TFL, BTP and Southwark Council regarding the complaints. Ken Dale from the council has informed they will be placing textured ground surface in order to deter the use of skateboards at the location.

*Nunhead SNT installed a 24hours police camera at Nunhead Green due to the increasing problems of ASB in the area. The camera was erected 2 months ago and there have been no reported issues or complaints since. The team are often patrolling the location, stop and searches have been carried out on the known faces who regularly attend and intelligence is being received. At this time the Green continues to be monitored.

*Theft of Motor Vehicle is on the increase. Youths are stealing mopeds to commit crimes such as drug related offences and theft snatch offences. The borough is intently focused on moped thefts/moped snatches and there are teams put in place to deal with such incidents. Unless specially trained, Police officers are not able to pursue persons on a moped due to the danger it may pose to the rider, members of the public and police officers. Educating moped owners about preventative measures including bike security and members of the public about not having their possessions on show are more important and effective ways of combating the problem.  

*Be Safe – is an ongoing Met Police crime prevention campaign that aims to motivate, empower and mobilise Londoners to take steps to reduce their vulnerability to crime. It aims to support Londoners in adopting long term crime preventive behaviours by looking at the reasons behind why certain actions are not taken and how this might be overcome. Burglary is now part of the ‘Be Safe’ campaign offering Burglary prevention advice, help and support to members of the public so measures are put in place to protect their homes and belongings. At this time of year leading in to the beginning of next year Burglary is always on the increase due to the Christmas period. Please keep yourself, your homes and your belongings safe. 

*Following the result of the recent public consultation on the Public Access and Engagement Strategy, the decision has been made for the closure of front offices at Peckham and Southwark police stations. Walworth will be the only accessible front office counter and will be staffed 24hours a day. Statistics resulted in only 8% of crimes were reported at a police station compared with 70% of crimes reported over the phone. However the Met have made improvements to the online reporting system encouraging more to take to the internet and enhanced the telephone services making it a more speedy and effective process. Your local beat officers will of course still be on hand to assist. Dates of the closure are yet to be released and will be updated on Twitter once known.

*Firearms Surrender Initiative – Hand in unwanted or illegal firearms to your nearest designated police station from 13th November – 26th November. Police want to collect as many guns as possible during the campaign.

*Nunhead SNT wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you all in 2018. Please ‘Be Safe’

Police Warning

Don't be at home alone on Christmas Day

Start Up Challenge

THE START-UP CHALLENGE is a business competition for aspiring entrepreneurs aged 16–30 years old, which will give participants an opportunity to win upto £10,000 investment to start their own business or grow an existing one.  You can help promote this opportunity to your students though some of the following :  Invite one of our preps to come and do a presentation  Print and display the post on this link on your notice boards  Share this through your social media platforms or  newsletter  Startup Challenge 2017 THE START-UP CHALLENGE is a business competition for aspiring entrepreneurs aged 16–30 years old, which will give participants an opportunity to win upto £10,000 investment to start their own business or grow an existing one.  You can help promote this opportunity to your students though some of the following :  Invite one of our preps to come and do a presentation  Print and display the post on this link on your notice boards  Share this through your social media platforms or  newsletter          Application Stage Applicants submit a business idea proposal: Deadline 17TH Dec 2017. The Pitch Shortlisted candidates are invited to an online Dragons’ Den style pitch interview (Feb 2018)   Youngtrepreneur Boot Camp Taught by leading entrepreneur on business start-up; attendees will meet other finalists and go through enterprise challenges (March 10th and 24th 2018) Winner of Youngtrepreneur Start-Up Challenge May 2018 Finale – London Winner of £10,000 start-up investment announced.   Click here to find out more about the Start Up Challenge

Peckham Levels Opening Night

Levels Launch Party!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/signin/?referrer=%2Fedit%3Feid%3D39827883271%26preview%3D1%26ct%3Dt(PL_Main_Launch_Event11_14_2017)%26mc_cid%3D9d086c00bf%26mc_eid%3D73e582740e

To celebrate the opening of Peckham Levels we’ve joined forces with our members to bring you one hell of a launch weekend!

Kicking off on Friday 8th December, Peckham Levels will open ALL 7 LEVELS of the town centers multi-story carpark for the very first time. We'll be celebrating the variety of talent that resides in South East London. JOIN US!

Atelier Hü Illustration

Before you get the chance to step inside for real, we thought to treat you to a little preview! We've been working with the amazing Atelier Hü on our very own Peckham Levels illustration, showcasing all 7 levels of our grassroots makers and creators, creative facilities and soon to be, YOU! Jump inside and explore all of these super cute levels for yourself via our newly launched website. 

Have you backed the Bid?

In February next year two London councils will be awarded the title of London Borough of Culture; one for 2019 and the other for 2020. Each winning borough will receive more than £1million from the Mayor of London and will run a huge and exciting programme of cultural events, that will feature the talents of both global superstars and local people, within its year.

Organisations and individuals such as Sir Mark Rylance, Jenny Éclair, Frances Morris, Copeland Park, Central School of Ballet, London Bubble, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Unicorn Theatre, and many more are all putting their name to the bid, developing ideas with us and asking others to pledge their support.

Our bid will build unexpected allegiances to create radical ideas that connect people no matter who you are or what your experience is. We hope you will be part of this amazing opportunity to shine a spotlight on the talent and flair of our residents.

We are calling on you, the people of Southwark, to join us in our bid to become London Borough of Culture. Please take a moment to add your name in support of Southwark's bid.

From,

Southwark Events and Arts Service

Small grants funding available

PECKHAM SETTLEMENT: SMALL GRANTS

Following its collapse in 2012 and its rebirth in 2016, The Peckham Settlement is finding its feet again as a virtual community hub. Having sold its building to pay its debts, the Settlement now distributes small grants for the benefit of Peckham/SE15 and its residents.

Under new Chair, Chris Haydon, The Peckham Settlement is keen to hear from small organisations and individuals for whom a grant of £300-£500 would make a difference.

Medium grants would cover £1,000-£2,5000 and on rare occasions a larger grant may be awarded.

"We are keen to stimulate community activity and to support front line work if larger funders have not delivered all that is required," says Chris Haydon. In the first instance it is worth visiting the website at peckhamsettlement.org and initiating contact via email.

Estates and TRAs wanting to stage a celebratory event will find that if they are short of £350-£400 that The Peckham Settlement may be worth approaching.

Universal Credit free phone lines

All DWP Universal Credit phone lines are now free and nobody will be charged when they need to call to get help with their Universal Credit claim. In October, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke committed to making all DWP helplines Freephone numbers by the end of the year. Secretary of State for Work and Pensions David Gauke said: We’re building a welfare system that is fit for the modern world where people increasingly manage their affairs online. The vast majority of people apply for Universal Credit online, setting up an account that they can access 24 hours a day to manage their claim. Work coaches are also there to support people with their online account but we know this is a big change for many, and we want to make sure people can get the extra help they need, without worrying about paying for a phone call. That’s exactly why we’ve set up the new Freephone numbers, which are available from today. The key Universal Credit Freephone numbers include: Universal Credit live service: 0800 328 9344 (this replaces 0345 600 0723) Universal Credit full service: 0800 328 5644 (this replaces 0345 600 4272) Anyone calling the old numbers will hear a message informing them of the change and the new number to call.

Christmas Lights Switch On!!!

Come to Peckham Square on Friday 1 December at 5pm and join in the festivities. The Worshipful Mayor of Southwark, Charlie Smith will be switching on the lights, supported by performances from students from; Theatre Peckham; Mountview; Harris Academy Peckham; and Oliver Goldsmith

Peer Navigators needed

Free Social Clubs for people over 65

All our events are hosted by young people who want to meet you and hear your stories. Share your skills and learn new ones, all whilst making new friends in your community!

Tuesday 5th December, 11am-12.30pm: Brunch Club – Peckham

Peckham Pelican, 92 Peckham Road, SE15 5PY

Join your neighbours for a special brunch in Peckham. Come along for a cup of tea, a slice of cake and some great conversation in this welcoming corner of Peckham. Morgan will be running this club. Please call us on 0207 118 0404 to let us know you’re coming. Train: Peckham Rye (10 minute walk) Bus: 345, 12, 36, 171, 436 (get off at Peckham Road/ Southampton Way) Look out for a black shop front under Pelican House.

Wednesday 6th December, 6-7.30pm: Choir – Peckham

St James Church Hall, 45 Elm Grove, SE15 5DD

Join your neighbours for some joyous singing – absolutely no experience necessary! Please note, when you arrive walk through the small gate to the left of the church on Elm Grove, and look out for the door with a big shell above it – we’ll be in there! Volunteer Organiser Amita will be running this club. Call us on 0207 118 0404 to let us know you’re attending.

Train: Peckham Rye

Bus: 12, 37, 63, 78, 197, 343, 363, P12, P13 (get off at Peckham Rye station – 3

minute walk) or 36, 136, 171, 345, 346 (get off at Peckham Library, 7 minute walk)

Copleston Christmas Concert

Hosted by the Copleston Centre and Peckham Rye Sings... come along and enjoy a bit of festive music with your community! Copleston Centre, Copleston Road SE15 4AN https://www.facebook.com/events/1579170038792547/

The Big Give

LinkAge Southwark - The Big Give

We're raising funds to provide volunteer transport for our older members to our upcoming Christmas Party and our activity groups for the next year.

With many older people unable to get out of the house unassisted, our transport service is a vital lifeline that allows them to stay socially active and engaged in their local community.

The demand for transport is growing. Your support will allow us to recruit more volunteer drivers, provide more trips in a specialist paid for minibus and allow us to grow the number of outing and activity groups we can offer. 

https://secure.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/25532/

Peckhamplex

THE DISASTER ARTIST (15)
Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th December

The Franco Brothers,  James and Dave, star with  Seth Rogan, Jackie Weaver, Zac Efron, Sharon Stone, Melanie Griffith and others from the current American comedy world for THE DISASTER ARTIST, a biographical comedy-drama about an infamous Hollywood outsider, film-maker Tommy Wiseau and the making of his cult film The Room (2003). There’s no limit to what you can achieve when you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing.... (103 mins)

WONDER (PG) http://www.peckhamplex.london/film/wonder

Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson star in this drama based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER, and tells the inspiring story of August Pullman (played by Jacob Tremblay) a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Staring can make someone feel uncomfortable — something Auggie has to deal with every day. A very touching film. (113 mins)

And also.... news from Peckhamplex...

There is a dazzling, sharp and uplifting new show, featuring barber shops from Peckham to Johannesburg, playing at the Dorfman Theatre on the South Bank. Called Barber Shop Chronicles, it’s song, dance and full of banter that covers the personal to the political, as generations of African men have done in barber shops.
I spoke to FOPP actor Maynard Eziashi, who plays three roles in the play. He laughs at the idea that Peckham Barber Shops have made it to the National Theatre. "I moved to Peckham in 1972," he told me. "A lot has changed in Peckham as is to be expected, but Peckham and its barber shops haven’t and were chosen. I had no idea that my trips to the barber shop would be echoed in a play I was to feature in."
See Barber Shop Chronicles at the Dorfman at the National Theatre.

www.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Tel 020 7452 3000

Transition Town Peckham

If you are interested in having a lighter footprint on the planet, Transition Towns are very exciting...

Transition groups across London are having a get together... sharing ideas and having a good time...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/372891883258/

at Heathcote Arms 344 Grove Green Road E11 4EA

have you seen the Amos Bursary?

Christmas Contact List - Age UK

Training Seminar on Gang Criminality

You are invited to attend a training seminar hosted by Trident & Area Crime Command - Pro-Active Partnership Team.

The Metropolitan Police Service is dedicated to protecting vulnerable young people who are affected by gang criminality. At Trident & Area Crime Command, we have actively evolved our tactics to ensure that prevention and intervention is at the forefront of our minds. This seminar focusses on Modern Slavery, County Lines & Child Exploitation, all of which are crimes committed by violent gangs against vulnerable children.

This training package contains scenes of a shocking nature, personal experience of Child Criminal Exploitation and will undoubtedly change your perception of gang lifestyle.

Guest Speakers Include

Bharti - Mother of an exploited child / Founder of ‘Space’

Henry Blake - Writer & Producer / Youth Charity Worker

DS Helene Miller - Metropolitan Police Service – Organised Crime Command

Please ensure that you book onto this training event as spaces are strictly limited.

Opportunities to ask questions will be provided at the end of the Training Event and can be continued at the Networking Event.

We look forward to your attendance,

Peter Wilson

Metropolitan Police Service

Trident & Area Crime Command – Pro-Active Partnership Team

Thursday, 7 December 2017 from 09:30 to 13:30 (GMT)

Vue Cinema
Westfield Shopping Centre
Stratford
E20 1EJ London
United Kingdom

Attend Event

Creative Christmas

New teaching tool launched by Southwark

Southwark Council has launched a free teaching resource for local primary schools to help introduce pupils to the amazing architecture and history in their local area.

Two Peckham primary schools - St James the Great and John Donne Primary – piloted the new online service last summer and it is now being rolled out across the borough. 

The project has been funded by the council’s Peckham Townscape Heritage and organised by the charity Our Hut, who have developed and tested a series of creative and interactive lessons. Although the current focus is on Peckham, the resource can be adapted for other areas so schools can build their own resources using the lesson plans as a template.

Denis O’Regan, Headteacher at St James the Great, said: “The Peckham Town Centre project provided our seven year olds with a unique view of the landscape they view every day. They saw it through the gaze of history looking at familiar buildings in a completely different way allowing them to fire their imagination in a very different way.”

Peckham has a fascinating history and there are many interesting buildings from different eras in a range of architectural styles. The buildings and their history provide an exciting springboard for children to learn about the neighbourhoods they live in, how they developed and how areas change over time. 

Cllr Mark Williams, cabinet member for regeneration and new homes, said: “Southwark’s architecture and local history is a rich learning topic for local children. We hope that more primary schools will use these resources so that more children can learn about our borough’s history.”

The resource, which can be downloaded free from www.peckhamheritage.org.uk, has elements for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children, and can be used in its entirety or adapted by classroom teachers to suit their needs.

Meeting House Lane Consultation

We had a brilliant turnout to the Meeting House Lane consultation event.  

The event was jointly hosted by Southwark Council, Notting Hill Housing and Higgins regarding the following:

 - Southwark Council have funding to improve the street and are keen for your feedback on ideas produced so far  

- Higgins (contractors for Notting Hill Housing) will be available to answer questions and listen to comments regarding work being undertaken on the Woodene site  

  See what the development at 95a Meeting House Lane will look like (on the site of the previous    Acorn Housing Office)   The drop was held at the AMP Art Gallery, 1 Acorn Parade, Meeting House Lane (on the corner with Carlton Grove) between 3-8pm on Tuesday 21 November 2017.  

HOurBank

Walking Group Every other Wednesday 11am – 12noon from Pecan, then back to Pecan for a cuppa Cost: 1 time credit. MENders Club Join others to mend, tinker and chat. Men (50+) Fridays 10-5pm & Saturday 11-5pm.  At the Old Library opposite Peckham library. Run by Age UK. For more information call 020 7358 4079 IT We can help you get online; email, shop safely, social media, keep in contact with family and friends. Personalised one to one help. Galleywall Nature Reserve Beautiful surprising oasis in Bermondsey. 3rd Sunday Month 2-4pm. See Diary. Gardening Team Get in touch if you would like to do gardening for those who can't, or if you have a garden and need some help.

Deli Comedy Club

The opening of the Deli Comedy Club will be taking place on the 2nd of December. Here's a little bit about the event:

Theatre Deli are proud to present the first ever DELI COMEDY CLUB!

Join us for a side-splitting evening of stand-up comedy, featuring both upcoming and established, award-winning comedians from both the UK and overseas.

Set in a new, vibrant London venue, the Old Library showcases a pick 'n' mix of the new voices of comedy. 

Featuring:

Sarah Bennetto (★★★★½ The Advertiser, ★★★★ Fest magazine)

Maria Shehata (Comedy Central's The Watch List)

Jake Baker (BBC New Comedy Award)

Sheraz Yousaf (BBC Asian Comedy Network)

And hosted by the charmingly inappropriate Samantha Baines (Lee Nelson's Well Funny People, Call the Midwife)

Join us for a celebration of comedy and cheap booze at what promises to be a brilliant night of laughter (the first of many!)

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deli-comedy-club-tickets-39838531119?aff=efbeventtix

Sponsor a Christmas Hamper

Dear friends, volunteers, faith leaders and residents

Following last year’s generous give-out of free lunch hampers by New Covent Church (next door to ASDA, Old Kent Road) they’re doing it again, showing they care, by giving away free food hampers for struggling families. 

They’re targeting families in the areas of Bermondsey, Elephant and Castle, New Cross, Peckham, Deptford and Surrey Quays

If your in genuine need and/or know someone else who could do with receiving such support, please visit their website, attached. 

If you're not in need but want to sponsor one or more hampers, please see page 2 of attached on how you can do this.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by return email or by ringing the New Covenant Church order line on 0207 252 3300 or 0203 373 8413

Parent and Carers Workshop

Events at Brayards Estate

Regular Events at Brayards Estate - if you live on or near the estate come along and meet your neighbours

ESOL and Tutoring with Miss  ELAINE -  English Literacy / Homework Mondays 4-6pm 

Computer Classes 5-7pm Wednesdays 

Dressmaking Wednesdays 10-12a

Health & Wellbeing Weight Awareness, Exercise/Sports Monday 11-12.30am and  Thursdays 11-12.30pm

Friday Spiritual Well Being -Bible study/social evening

Sunday Family  Social Evening 

Southwark Presents

Sports coaching vacancy

We're recruiting: Community Coach (30hrs)

Coaching vacancy for 30hr a week disability sports coach at £18k

We are currently recruiting for a Community Coach to work across our Community Clubs, LIVE programmes, and in schools, colleges and other disability organisations in London. If you hold a valid NGB Level 2 coaching qualification, a Level 3 Personal Training qualification or relevant sports degree, then we would like to hear from you!

Role Overview

• 30 hours a week
• London & South East
• £18,000 (pro rata) plus staff bonus scheme
• Responsible to Sport & Physical Activity Manager
• Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 4th December 2017 

We provide:

• Training in disability sports and how to adapt sessions for disabled people
• Other on-going CPD training opportunities
• Possible progression to development role

Essential criteria:

• NGB Level 2 coach qualification (any sport), Level 3 Personal Training or relevant sports degree
• Minimum of 6 months coaching experience and ideally experience of working with disabled people
• Experience of coaching a range of sports and physical activities
• Professional, punctual and flexible

Click here for the full Community Coach Applicant Pack
 

Apply today - Closing date 5pm on 4th December 2017

To apply, please complete and return the below application form to hr@disabilitysportscoach.co.uk.

Download the Community Coach Application Form here. 

For more information, please contact Hugh Elsegood on 07772 677259 or email Hugh@disabilitysportscoach.co.uk.

Hugh Elsegood
Sport & Physical Activity Manager

020 7021 0973

07772 677259

www.disabilitysportscoach.co.uk

Disability Sports Coach, Southbank Technopark, Unit 2B01, 90 London Road, London, SE1 6LN        

Community Network Meeting

NUNHEAD CAN meeting on Loneliness   Thursday 14th December 2017 

- from 5.45 to 7.45pm at The Green.

We agreed at the meeting on 27th July that The Green should act as a hub for Nunhead issues and for co-ordinating local activities: plans for the meeting on Loneliness were well advanced when the roof in the new building began to leak and it had to be closed to the public, as I'm sure many of you will know.

 It has now re-opened and this meeting will be an opportunity to meet Jasmin who manages the Centre, hear about the ambitions for developing its role and the frustrations of the last two months, and to share how the closure has actually started to create new networks and opportunities in the face of adversity!

 Recently the issue of Loneliness has had lots of media coverage; which supports what so many had said at the last meeting about it becoming a bigger issue particularly for young people. However, following a conversation with Claire Sheppard I was told of the new national priorities agreed by the Women's Institute movement which recognise there are so many other points in people's lives when they become lonely and isolated – including pregnancy or early parenthood; being a carer; suffering a long illness; etc. So the meeting’s topic of Loneliness is is going to be much broader for us all, and one which offers us much greater scope to strengthen networking, make better links in activities, and create opportunities for helping better address these issues together. I'm sure we'll have ideas about how public services could be better joined-up too.

 If you would like to attend please book a place via the CAN website here ..... http://www.southwarkcan.org/next_can_meetings .

Peckham Heritage

NEWS FROM THE PECKHAM TOWNSCAPE HERITAGE INITATIVE

There’s good news to report from this Heritage Lottery funded project:

• Jan Kattein Architects are making good progress in working with property owners and retailers to prepare a number of planning applications for works to repair and restore the heritage features of their properties.  Works are expected to begin in Spring next year.
• A free teaching resource is now available for local primary schools to  introduce pupils to the amazing architecture and history of Peckham.  It’s available from http://peckhamheritage.org.uk/primary-schools-education-resource/
• Southwark’s Planning Enforcement team have worked with the owners of 98 Peckham High Street to ensure that the timber windows and rainwater goods are repaired and the façade redecorated.  This building is over 200 years old so it deserved this care and attention.
• Attendees at the Traditional Buildings event on 30th Sept were treated to demonstrations of lime plastering, and brickwork repointing, as well as talks on dealing with damp and energy efficiency in pre-1949 buildings.  Some hand-outs can be emailed on request  - see contact details below.
• The Peckham Heritage Regeneration Partnership (PHRP) plans to produce a Beginners Guide to conservation areas for to every business and household in the Rye Lane Peckham Conservation Area.  Many people are unaware that there is a conservation area covering Rye Lane and much of Peckham High St.  The conservation area means planning applications need to be made for permission to make alterations such as rendering or painting brickwork, altering heritage features, changing the windows, installing satellite dishes and solar panels, and for shops,  changing the shop-front and shop-sign. The PHRP are keen for hear from people interested in helping to promote the conservation area, for example, by delivering the new Guide and hosting information stalls.  

For information about any of these items,  or about the Peckham THI generally, contact Julie Mallett, THI Project Manager – 0207 525 3265 julie.mallett@southwark.gov.uk

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Small Grants Available

PECKHAM SETTLEMENT: SMALL GRANTS

Following its collapse in 2012 and its rebirth in 2016, The Peckham Settlement is finding its feet again as a virtual community hub. Having sold its building to pay its debts, the Settlement now distributes small grants for the benefit of Peckham/SE15 and its residents.

Under new Chair, Chris Haydon, The Peckham Settlement is keen to hear from small organisations and individuals for whom a grant of £300-£500 would make a difference.

Medium grants would cover £1,000-£2,5000 and on rare occasions a larger grant may be awarded.

"We are keen to stimulate community activity and to support front line work if larger funders have not delivered all that is required," says Chris Haydon. In the first instance it is worth visiting the website at peckhamsettlement.org and initiating contact via email.

Estates and TRAs wanting to stage a celebratory event will find that if they are short of £350-£400 that The Peckham Settlement may be worth approaching.

Once again, have a lovely festive break..... ..and Happy New Year to everyone.

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