27 February 2012

This Shirley poppy grew on Rev. Wilks grave in St. Johns graveyard , Shirley
Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya
Editor, linguist, outspoken campaigner
on local and national issues. Loves opera,
books and libraries.
Russell Elliott
Passionate believer and advocate of
alternative - Just cos something has
always been done a particular way
doesnt make it the best!
Andrew Pelling
Former Shirley resident, Councillor,
London Assembly Member & MP.
Investment Banker & commentator
for insidecroydon.com
Robert Dil
Graphic Design Consultant and
Co-owner of TD Studio in Addiscombe.
Loves playing music & diving.
Giovannan Ricciardelli
Travel Consultant specialised in Events.
Loves entertaining, swimming, cooking
Italian food. Seriously interested in
architecture and interior design.
Andrew Dunsmore
Top London photographer, runs
Picture Partnership in his Shirley
Studio or on location. He helps
you take better pictures.
NOG aka Neil OGorman
Ecologist and charities champion.
Stuart Collins
Shirley resident, former Mayor of
Croydon and Councillor. Loves
music and cats.
Nadia Nazir
IT Consultant and Interior
Decorator, loves to sew, knit and
bake.
Peter Howard
72 this year, in Shirley since 1971. My
interests are politics and Elder Abuse. I
believe in holding politicians to account.
This does not endear me to them. Oh
dear!
Helen Campbell-MacDonald
Practitioner of alternative medicine
and regular contributor to
Alternatives page.
Jill Latter
Miniaturist, Shirley resident for
more than 50 years, makes
beautiful cakes.
Tom Dunsmore
Family man. Retired engineer. Has
worked abroad. Speaks Spanish.
Enjoys travel.
Interested in
being part of our
online magazine?
Please contact us
on
shirleylife@rocketmail.com
Charles Park
of Planning Partnership Ltd, Shirley.
The man to look for if you want
something special for your home.
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Contents
Shirley Life 5
What happened to the knobs? by Evergreen and Editor 9
Croydon Crocus Conference 14
Croydon Council Sketch by Andrew Pelling 15
Giovannas Column 18
Shirley Open Gardens 21
I am not a Carer from Croydon Neighbourhood Care 22
No Incinerator near People 27
Stop the world: I want to get off by Helen Campbell-MacDonald 32
The Great Book Sale 35
Shirley Community Centre 36
St Johns Flower Festival and FloFest Concert 39
Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign 40
About Andrew Dunsmore of Picture Partnership 44
Shirley Library: March Activities 46
Speak up for the Libraries on 13 March 47
What is World Book Day? 49
Front Cover: Crocus
Editorial Team
Tom Dunsmore, Jill Latter, Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya (Editor), Andrew
Pelling, Russell Elliott (Advertising Consultant), Robert Dil (Graphic Design
Consultant) and Nadia Nazir (Website Administrator).
Contacts
T: 07940 415532

E: shirleylife@rocketmail.com

W: www.shirleylife.com
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Changing of light bulbs
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S
hirley Life January front cover received a lot
of positive comments. We will continue our
fight against this incinerator near people
although the Council seems to believe that the
South London Waste Plan Development Plan
(Agenda Item 12 at Full Council Meeting on 30
January 2012) is a matter dealt with because the
report was received and agreed. It was interesting
to read that the decision was not an executive
decision but was reserved to the full Council for
approval. The same Councillors who assured
residents that they would oppose an incinerator in
Croydon, voted for it. There was no real debate just
as there was no real consultation.
I found Point 6.2 of the Report -Risks - fascinating: Failure to adopt the SLWP
would undermine the Councils Development Plan and the Councils ability to
consider and determine proposals for waste facilities in the borough. This could
lead to the uncoordinated delivery of waste facilities across the borough in
locations not considered appropriate by the Council. Further risks relating to not
adopting the SLWP include the possible cost of delay to the procurement
timetable and roll out of new waste management facilities, possible EU fines
through Government and DEFRA, the Treasury and the GLA could receive the
wrong message about the Councils waste management delivery intentions.
Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign
The petition with 1,428 signatures was presented and the Campaign continues.
Read about it on page 40.
Lent
Churches Together in Shirley will be holding Easter Lent Groups and if anyone
would like to join with other christians, group meetings will be held once a
week during Lent. Please contact Valerie Compton Secretary of Churches
Together in Shirley at val.compton@btinternet.com.
Libraries: a painful charade
It was sad to notice that there was not a single scrap of paper to celebrate the
National Libraries Day in our Shirley Library. It is also sad to register that we no
longer have Librarians but Customer Service Supervisors. However, Library
display boards are available for use
free of charge to advertise your
club or society and in April you
might consider joining in the events
to celebrate the bicentenary of
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Charles Dickens and all things Victorian. Events will include a family fancy dress
competition on Saturday 14 April.
Please join the Speak Up for the Libraries group and Shirley Life in the
lobbying of Parliament at midday on 13 March, Central Hall, Westminster.
Read more about the day on page 47.
Full Council Meetings
I would urge all residents, from Shirley and anywhere else, to attend Full Council
meetings because they are truly an eye-opener on the so-called democratic
process. A thick Agenda is provided (there were so many people on 30 January
2012 that they ran out of Agendas), a blue bundle of questions to the Council
(Councillors questions) and a pink bundle (Questions from the Public). You can
take them home and read them at your leisure. I am sure that you will take great
interest in the poignant and only question asked by one of our Councillors, below.
Monthly refuse collection
Refuse was not collected in Palace View (and elsewhere) on February 7. The
reason is unknown and we did not receive any apology. It was collected on
February 21: one full month without collection. After nine years, nine months
and twenty days in Shirley, our wheelie was, for the first time, full to the brim.
However, I did not complain for non collection of refuse. It believe it costs too
much to have a collection truck go out for one road, let alone one bin in many
cases! I complained because no wheelies were returned into the curtilage of the
dwellings but were left on the pavement, which is part of Veolias contract.
Apologies were proferred: Thank you for your e-mail. I am sorry that your
refuse was not collected on 7 February.
Unfortunately, due to adverse weather
conditions at the time, the crew experienced
problems collecting from some parts of the
borough. I do apologise that the crew have
not collected since. It beggars belief. They
do not even read complaints. They apologise.
Editor
You are warmly invited
to attend
Friday Peer Group Sessions
every Friday
between 2 and 5pm at
The Shirley Community Centre
SHRUBLANDS AVENUE
SHIRLEY, SURREY
CR0 8JA
We aim to create a welcoming place for Older Adults
to meet with their peer group, and make friends,
socialise, play games
(Bingo sessions and other games),
listen to music, sing along and reminisce.
We also plan to offer health advice and information,
exercise classes, and ComTea
(relaxed computer basic training) sessions.
Free tea, coffee and snacks
Call us on 8776 2562 or
07590 202547
for further details.
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What happened to the knobs?
I asked the operations manager at the Clocktower
where the knobs had gone and he said to me: "It's
a mystery. No one knows." I found this very strange.
There was no sign of force. They were heavy, brass
knobs and securely bolted on. There was a cctv
camera in the vicinity and security so someone must
have seen something. What was also strange was
that one had disappeared a while ago and the
second one only recently. I was told that the council
was currently sourcing new knobs "like for like". I
becale curious and started investigating.
I was informed by Dean Myles, Technical Commissioning Manager at Croydon
Council that, 'following one of the handles going missing', the remaining handle
has been removed in order to make a custom cast for the casting of a duplicate
handle. The new handles will have improved anti-tamper fixing to reduce the
chance of the handles 'going missing' in future. The handles would be back on
the doors 'March at the earliest'.
David Tyler at Interserve was very informative. He told me that the first knob to
go missing had been stolen and that it was an inside job since there were no
signs of force being used. Although the knobs were firmly fixed by bolts with
leads, he told me it only took ten minutes to remove the remaining knob. A
punch tool would have been needed though. I wondered why both knobs
weren't stolen and he suggested the thief may have been disturbed. If the
knobs were stolen to be sold as scrap metal, he told me they wouldn't have
made much. They were made of brass.
However, the knobs are costing 600 each to replace. They will make two new
ones so that there is a spare. They are employing a local company, Beaver
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Products to do the specialist work. David estimates two and a half weeks for
the work.
I asked if the police had been informed of the theft and expressed my concern
that this happened so easily in a very public place, under the surveillance of a
cctv camera nearby, right next to the town hall and just around the corner from
the police station. He referred me to Chris Quinn who is Operations Manager
at the Clocktower. I haven't pursued this yet. Watch this space.
More about Braithwaite Hall
The Braithwaite Hall has a grade II listed interior and is one of the most
exceptional venues in Croydon and the surrounding area for a wedding
ceremony and reception. The interior is a superb example of Victorian civic
pride now restored to its former glory. The open hammer-beamed roof rises
an impressive forty-three feet above the oak floor, while the wood panelled
walls are ringed by a minstrel's gallery, lined with leather bound books.
Beautiful stained glass windows give the hall a superb ambience.
From The Independent, site unseen Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower,
London by Andrew John Davies, Tuesday 23 January 1996
The very name "Croydon" makes most hearts sink. Somehow it epitomises
"Commuterland" in all its ineffable awfulness, dominated by unlovely office
blocks and hideous DIY warehouses. A quick vox pop is not promising - the
majority associate Croydon with the name of supermodel Kate Moss. Worse
still is the prospect as the train enters the station. The skyline is dominated by
office blocks which cry out for instant demolition. In the best of all possible
worlds, an architecturally omniscient giant would surely hurl these buildings
into the North Sea..... But time and again one's eye is drawn to the Victorian
remnants, particularly the Clocktower which still dominates the centre of
Croydon. There is something deeply satisfying about a clock whose bells give
forth a throaty and full roar rather than some feeble and apologetic tin-tin. Inside
is a brand new and thoroughly efficient modern library and art gallery. Highly
admirable, no doubt, but to my mind the real "jewel" is the old reference library
of Braithwaite Hall, named after a much-loved Victorian Vicar of Croydon who
died at the age of just 44. Suitably oak-panelled and boasting a tall ceiling
complete with a timber hammer-beam roof, Braithwaite Hall also possesses
row upon row of leather- bound books which line the walls. Look more closely,
however, and the sharp-eyed will spot that these are in fact dummy volumes.
The kind of detail which, no doubt, a Sherlock Holmes would have spotted.
And on the subject of Sherlock Holmes, most of the Holmes short stories were
written by Arthur Conan Doyle when he resided at 12 Tennison Rd, South
Norwood in the borough of what is now... Croydon.
Move over Kate Moss, here comes Dr Watson.
Braithwaite Hall is inside Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon.
Evergreen
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I wish to thank Peter
Johnstone, a Shirley
resident who can still
remember Braithwaite
Hall when it was a
Reference Library. He
kindly gave me a booklet
Id not seen before,
Revealing Croydon,
@Croydon Council 1995.
Jess Steele and Adrienne
Bloch were Heritage
Officers. I will hold on to
it as a precious memory
of a vanishing Croydon.
Editor
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C
rocus is the network for Croydons Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and
Trans (LGBT) community in Croydon. It was launched in May
2008. It seeks to provide a strong voice for that community.
February is LGBT History Month, the month in which the history of the
LGBT community is celebrated. Since 2009, there have been events in
Croydon and, this year, Crocus held its first conference.
The first half was about how schools and colleges deal with LGBT
issues. There was a fascinating debate about the importance of schools
and colleges recognising LGBT issues. This included talking about the
impact on students, national research and also looking at practical
techniques and resources for tackling LGBT issues. There was
agreement regarding the need to deal with homophobic issues at all
levels, as would already be done for racism, for example. This would
include not allowing the word gay to be used as a derogatory term. It
was also agreed there was a need to train teaching staff on LGBT issues,
probably as part of equalities training.
The second half was a panel debate about the quality of life for the LGBT
community in Croydon. The panelists were Cllr Vidhi Mohan, Cabinet
Member for Communities and Cllr Matthew Kyeremeh, Shadow Cabinet
Member for Communities. The Borough Commander, David Musker,
was due to be part of the Panel but was unable to attend. There was a
lively debate, including about the importance of the Council and other
public authorities properly taking account of the feelings of the
community when looking at changes to their services.
The Conference showed that Croydons LGBT community faces many
issues and that homophobia and transphobia still need to be tackled at
many levels.
If you would like to find out more about Crocus, please go to
www.croydon-crocus.org.uk
CROCUS
FIRST CONFERENCE
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Croydon Council by Andrew Pelling
There is still some dignity at Croydon Council
meetings.
The Council stood in silence to remember Liz
Reeves, the former chair of Shirley's Shrublands
Residents Association and Paul Shaw, the former
chairman of Selsdon Residents Association. Both
community stalwarts passed away recently.
There were also pertinent and respectful questions
about the proposed incinerator from members of the
public, many of whom are Green Party members.
The Mayor allowed that session to run on to 26
minutes rather than the normal 15 minutes.
In response to a public question posed by the correspondent Councillor Mead said
that he would increase advertising in the Croydon Advertiser if they dropped sex
industry adverts.
Councillor Thomas said he would have to refer to lawyers a question about whether the
Council had left itself open to a penal charge if they pulled out of the contract to build
an incinerator. It was disappointing to think that the Councillor who signed Liberal
Democrat Sutton Council who are also party to the contract have already admitted
that this is the case. The decision was now made on the technology to be used
asserted the Tory Councillor responsible for waste management and "if incinerators
are good enough for the Germans, they are good enough for us" felt Thomas. The
decision was made in secret.
There was a cheer from many Shirley residents present when a petition to re-start the
David Lean arts cinema was presented by Councillor Mansell.
Once it was down to Councillors debating alone without public involvement it was
downhill all the way with exchanges of insults the main means of communication.
Ruling Councillors laughed at difficulties that senior citizens face when they cross the
road. Instead of giving reasons why they felt burning rubbish in the middle of an urban
area would be safe the Conservatives engaged in personal attacks on their Labour
opponents. In a childish debate about Boris Johnson's achievements Labour
Councillors shouted down the sitting London Assembly member Steve O'Connell who
is also a member of Croydon Council and Labour's Councillor Collins said that Boris
could neither brush his hair nor tell the difference between East Dulwich and East
Croydon - a reference to the Mayor of London going to East Dulwich in November
thinking that that was where Croydon was. The Council Leader, Shirley's Councillor
Fisher who is paid 52,445 a year, admitted that he does not read the written answers
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that are given by him at Council meetings but written by officers. Altogether a
pathetically unimpressive performance all round. We, as Council Tax payers, pay 6.6
million every four years for these Councillors to behave like this.
Not that impressive either, but perhaps really just laughable, were Labour's Karen Jewitt
calling her ward of Woodside "my fiefdom, where I reign," and Ashburton ward
Conservative Adam Kellett's suggestion that rubbish in that ward could be blamed on
the twin evils of North Korea and Labour's mismanagement of the economy to 2010.
It was announced that Kellet's Ashburton ward colleague, Councillor Eddy Arram, one
of the worst offenders in the Chamber for inveterate misbehaviour, is to be Mayor of
Croydon from May. He might yet prove to be an embarrassingly partisan heckler from
the chair.
Even the Croydon Greens in the gallery, who normally cultivate an image of saintliness
when handcuffing themselves in protest to parts of Croydon Town Hall, got in on the
act of heckling. The three Waddon Conservative Councillors were their target. Those
Conservative Councillors had promised faithfully before the last local election in 2010
to oppose any incinerator near or in Croydon. However they voted for the South
London Waste Plan that includes the Beddington Lane incinerator. Greens shouted
"Hang your heads in shame" and
"You say one thing and do another."
In a later debate Labour's Councillor Woodley said that she would oppose the
incinerator if elected as the London Assembly Member. If Councillor O'Connell had a
riposte to this we'll never know as he was constantly barred from finishing a sentence
by Labour heckling. O'Connell had voted for the incinerator earlier after missing a
previous vote at another meeting because he was buying tickets for a football match.
Conservative Councillor Maria Gatland, previously a gun runner for the Republican
cause and known in Belfast at the start of the troubles as Maria Maguire when she
joined the IRA and went on a gun-running mission to Amsterdam with leading
republican Daithi O Connaill, spoke of more peaceful green matters when she referred
back to the history of Croham Hurst. She recalled that 100 years ago that a rapacious
Whitgift Foundation had been stopped from building at Croham Hurst by public outcry.
Unknowingly Councillor Gatland was showing how public opinion can resist the
supposedly unstoppable - lessons to be learnt for the incinerator plan to poison
Croydon residents.
Conservative Councillor Lynne Hale spoke glowingly of the mock hearts and diamonds
on the LoveCroydon float at the New Year's Day Parade in London. It all sounded very
tasteful. People "fought over" the Croydon flags given out, Hale reported. Perhaps the
American tourists who populate the crowds of the New Year's Day Parade when most
British people are sleeping after seeing in the New Year with Big Ben, were keeping in
tune with the Croydon rioting tradition.
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The 23 million grant to Croydon after the riots would see a new pedestrian junction
on Wellesley Road this year Councillor Tim Pollard reported.
Labour accused the Conservatives of arranging the agenda so that it was only rarely
possible to reach the point where it was possible to quiz the combatative and typically
bullying Councillor Phil Thomas about his street cleansing and waste brief. The figures
provided in a written Council answer did seem to show that his Conservative colleagues
were putting Thomas well down the batting order. The question was posed by the
almost as robust alpha-male type, Woodside Labour Councillor Paul Scott.
Three pieces of bad news regarding Croydon's finances.
1. The Labour Leader Councillor Newman revealed that employees of the Council were
being sacked and then re-employed at a higher multiple of their original salary. Press
staff had allegedly been sacked and then paid a rate three times higher. A consultant
was being paid at the rate equivalent to 270,000 per annum. Councillor Fisher
said he would investigate the allegations - clearly Fisher reads neither his answers
nor his briefing.
2. Tory Deputy Leader Dudley Mead quite rightly turned bright pink in his apoplexy that
the government is forcing Croydon Council to borrow 200 million to give to other
Councils with less efficient housing departments.
3. Croydon Council's uncollected Council Tax has reached a staggering 37.95 million
with a further 12.29 million written off.
In a debate on the future of Croydon after the departure of Nestl Labour's Councillor
Gerry Ryan came up with a good mocking soundbite about Croydon Council's
approach to keeping Nestl in Croydon as being
" Not so much get up and go; more get up and gone."
As far as Councillor Fisher was concerned the departure was entirely Nestl's fault as
they wanted a low rise HQ, an unworkable prospect when Croydon Council wanted a
tall building.
Conservative Councillor Susan Winborn looked back wistfully to a time when Sir James
Marshall through interventionist planning created 1960s Croydon. Also rather outside
the low quality banter that typified the debate Labour's Timothy Godfrey gave a solid
and thoughtful speech about other companies that had left town and the way that too
strong a tie by the Council to one developer had slowed Croydon's re-development and
also how the loss of culture and arts in Croydon compromised the Borough as a choice
for location by major corporations. Little was offered by Councillors about how Croydon
would find an employer as big as Nestl. Westfield might do something in Central
Croydon it was suggested. If Westfield does negotiate its way to delivering a scheme
against the opposition of other developers any rebuilding of Croydon's retail offer would
likely create jobs for migrant workers in the construction industry and lower paid retail
jobs for Croydon residents - not the kind of higher paid jobs that Nestl provided.
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Giovannas Column
This month I chose recipes from far away
countries: India and Jamaica. I love trying
different dishes that are cooked by real
people in their homes.
Miriam sent a recipe that originates from the
Southern Indian City of Bangalore and
probably came about during the time of the
British Raj. It is still often cooked in Bangalore
as well as other south Indian cities like Madras (now known as
Chennai) and Kerala.
The Jamaican Fruit Cake recipe was sent by Jackie who lives in
Kingston, Jamaica. Do try it because it is rather special.
MINCE KOFTAS IN A COCONUT BASED SAUCE (Mince Ball Curry)
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients for the mince balls (koftas)
1
2 kg mince meat
1
2 teaspoon of spice powder
2 to 3 green chillies finely chopped
(optional)
coriander leaves finely chopped
1
2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
Salt to taste.
Place the mince meat in a large bowl and add the above ingredients to
it. Mix well and form into small mince balls and set aside.
Ingredients for curry sauce
2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
2 to 3 large onions chopped
1 sprig of curry leaves (this can be sourced in any Indian shop, but is
optional for this recipe)
3 teaspoons chilly powder (or if you are not too keen on hot food, then
perhaps one teaspoon or half a teaspoon is enough)
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3 teaspoon of garlic and ginger paste
3 big tomatoes pureed
1 tin of coconut milk (you can source this from any supermarket).
1 teaspoon of spice powder (or garam masala which you will find in
any Indian supermarket)
1 teaspoon of finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing
1
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1 juice of green lime or lemon
Salt to taste.
Directions:
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions gently.
Add curry leaves (optional).
Add the ginger and garlic paste, followed by chilly powder, coriander
powder, garam masala/spice powder and tumeric.
Fry this gently for about 30 seconds and add the tomatoes. When you
see the oil start to separate from the masala paste, add the tomato
paste and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
Now add the mince meat balls and when they are all even coated with
the sauce add the coconut sauce to it. Mix gently ensuring that you
do not break-up the mince meat balls.
Then add a small quantity water until you feel you have enough curry
sauce. Do not add too much as it will become to watery.
Simmer this very gently on low heat for a good 20 minutes.
Once the meat balls have cooked thoroughly, add the chopped coriander
and the juice of one green lime or lemon. Serve with basmati rice.
Enjoy!
JAMAICAN FRUIT CAKE
Preparation Time: 20 Min
Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 Min
Two 9 inch round cake pans
Ingredients
2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
9 eggs
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1
4 cup white rum (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 grated zest of one lime
2 pounds chopped dried mixed fruit
2 cups red wine
1 cup dark molasses
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2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1
2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1
2 teaspoon ground allspice
1
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
or 75 degrees C.
Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, then add rum, lime juice, vanilla, almond extract, and lime
zest.
Stir in mixed fruit, wine, and molasses.
Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and
salt.
Fold into batter, being careful not to over-mix. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a knife inserted
into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then
turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Footnotes
For best results, fruits should be soaked in wine for at least 3 weeks,
or boiled in the wine.
Use a combination of raisins currants, golden raisins, prunes, and dried
cherries, or any dried fruit of your preference.
Additional wine or rum can be brushed onto cake as needed to keep
moist.
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Shirley Open Gardens
Dear Resident,
My name is Jenny Hayden and I am organising this
years Shirley Open Gardens event on behalf of
the Shirley Neighbourhood Care Scheme.
There are to be two weekends this year,
June 23 and 24
and
September 1 and 2.
We are always looking for more garden owners in
Shirley to come on board and to think of opening their
gardens.
Please contact me on 020 8776 1389 or
email: stypergirl@o2.co.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Jenny Hayden
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I am not a Carer
Did you know that during your life time over 60% of people will have
to undertake a caring role? That is looking after someone who we
know for free.
In your street people are carers but often they do not recognise that they
are carers. They just think it is their normal duties as a member of the
family. They are often not known to social services, they may not even
tell their GP that they are a carer.
They suffer in silence.
A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family
or friends whose health or wellbeing could suffer without this help. This
could be caring for a relative, partner, child or friend who is ill, frail,
disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems.
Croydon Neighbourhood Care (CNCA) is the umbrella group for the 30+
small but very important neighbourhood groups that support vulnerable
adults right across the borough. In 2010 we undertook some preliminary
work in the groups to see what support carers were getting. By the
nature of the groups behind many of the users is a carer who is on the
first stages of their caring role. The majority of them did not class
themselves as a carer but did realise that the person they are looking
after needs will increase but as one gentleman said I will cross that
bridge when I come to it.
Staff and volunteers at CNCA did further research and it became clear
there are lots and lots of material produced by caring charities around
dealing with crisiss, but nothing around starting a new carer in caring.
Using the experience of carers and the support of some funding from the
Department of Health CNCA developed a booklet called Just becoming
a carer?
Inside the booklet the reader will find information on:
Finances
Carers assessment
Residential/domiciliary care
Looking after yourself (the carer)
Caring whilst you are still working
Useful contact numbers
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Comments received from carers
From the booklet, I now know that I am entitled to a carers assessment
Until reading this booklet, I never classed myself as a carer
I now realise that I am entitled to more benefits as a carer
I have now informed Social Service that I am carer, and get extra
support
I have informed my GP that I am a carer,
I thought the definition of a carer was someone who looks after people
within their home or within a care home. I didnt realise that I am
classed as carer for my husband, I thought it was duty to look after my
husband
Really useful informative leaflet
As a carer I felt under pressure to do everything myself, I am now
linked into local community services
After reading the leaflet, I have realised that I need to look after myself
as well
I have now informed my employer that I am caring for a disabled
relative
Through this information, I am now linked up to a local caring support
organisations
I found the list of contacts of local services helpful
How to get hold of the booklet It is available from the POP service
details about which appeared in the November edition of Shirley Life or
directly from CNCA 020 8662 1000.
Local versions have been developed using our same format and being
used by charities right across England.
If you are a carer and want additional advice, please ask for the booklet
and give us a call or contact the Carers Information Service who will in
the summer moving to a new location in George Street where carers
will be able to get advice in one place one of the feedback
recommendations from our pilot. We are now able to continue producing
and updating our booklet thanks from funding from the lottery.
We still have got a long way to go to ensure that carers are supported
at an early stage. For example, at a recent conference 50% of the
participants did not feel that they are carers though they meet the
definition. The key message to get across is admit you are a carer it is
not a sin and then plan and get all the advice you can. Our booklet Just
becoming a carer? - is a good place to start.
Mark Justice
Chief Executive
Croydon Neighbourhood Care
020 8662 1000
Carers stats
1 in 8 adults (around six million people) are currently carers.
By 2037, it's anticipated that the number of carers will increase to 9
million
Every day another 6,000 people take on a caring responsibility - that
equals over 2 million people each year.
58% of carers are women and 42% are men
Over 1 million people care for more than one person
Carers save the economy 119 billion per year, an average of 18,473
per carer
Over 3 million people juggle care with work, however the significant
demands of caring mean that 1 in 5 carers are forced to give up work
altogether.
The main carer's benefit is 55.55 for a minimum of 35 hours,
equivalent to 1.58 per hour - far short of the national minimum wage
of 5.93 per hour (2011-2012 figures)
People providing high levels of care are twice as likely to be
permanently sick or disabled
625,000 people suffer mental and physical ill health as a direct
consequence of the stress and physical demands of caring.
1.25 million people provide over 50 hours of care per week.
Statistics provided by Carers UK
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0o you work with vulnerable adults?

Are they aware of the issues around
energy efficiency, keeping warm and how
to apply for winter grants?

CNCA are hosting FREE 1-day workshops
which will provide you with information
and advice to enable your service users to
keep warm and keep their fuel bills low.
Croydon Neighbourhood Care
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NO INCINERATOR
NEAR PEOPLE
NO INCINERATOR
NEAR PEOPLE
Questions and answers at full Council meeting on 30 January 2012
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It took a bit of laborious scanning but here we are: all the questions asked
by Councillors and the answers given by the Council.
14 more questions were asked by members of the public. The answers
were no better than the ones you have already read. However, one answer
took the biscuit and Shirley Life awarded 5 stars to Councillor Thomas
perceived (by him) ingenuity. His answer beggars belief and clearly shows
disrespect towards the people he chose to serve.
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We postponed the uploading of Shirley Life to give our readers details of
a series of public consultations from February 2012 but, at the end of the
month, there is nothing on the horizon.
Shirley may not be immediately near the proposed incinerator site and, yet,
trucks full of waste will come through Wickham Road because the
incinerator will need waste to burn to be profitable.
What will then happen to the large amounts of ash produced by the
incineration of waste? They will still have to be sent to landfill.
We should be encouraging shops/supermarkets to reduce packaging,
people to reduce their waste, to reuse more and recycle everything else.
The incinerator needs more and more waste.
We have been assured that it is safe; however, the smaller the particles, the
more danger they pose. NO filtration system is perfect. And what if it fails?
We were assured that the incinerators built in the 60s were safe, until they
were all shut down in the 1990s because they did pose a health risk. Even
safe levels of dioxins can bio-accumulate causing damage to eco systems
and the food chain in the long term.
We deserve better: we deserve plans that put our health, the environment
and long term planning above short term profit and cost saving.
Can we afford to sit on the fence and wait?
Write to the Leader of the Council and complain.
CONSIDERING ALTERNATIVES
Stop the world: I want to get off ...
This is the cry that can precede the nervous breakdown. Suddenly it all seems
just too much to cope with. There comes a time for most of us when we have
to take stock of how we are running our lives. We have to evaluate what is
good and what we need to change.
Such is the pace of modern life that living with negative stress is almost the
norm. Some people decide to escape from the rat-race by leaving a job that
makes them miserable, or by moving to a new area etc. For others a scenario
may have developed over many years; their lives are complexly entangled
and they have no idea how to go forward. Escaping may not be an option.
If wondering who to turn to for help, you might consider seeing a homeopath.
The very act of describing your situation to another person can crystallise how
you feel about your life. Sometimes just revisiting events from the past can
make us aware of the influence they have on the present. This process can
also help a person to recognise how their habitual behaviour creates their
current reality. This is very empowering, for if we are unintentionally living in a
way that is damaging our health, self-awareness provides the key to
transforming our experience.
This works on many levels. On the physical side we may be eating and
drinking substances that have a negative impact on our bodies. Gaining
knowledge about diet, exercise, and the effect of the environment on our
health enables us to make informed choices about our lifestyle. On the
emotional side we should recognise the adverse effects of suppressing our
feelings; if anger, grief etc. are not allowed some expression they can fester
within, and quite likely manifest later in some form of physical pathology.
You can probably think of someone who admits their life is a mess but who
is unable to sort it out. They might think along the lines of homeopathy is not
for me; it cant take away my problems and it cant change the way I feel.
The funny thing is, homeopathy CAN influence how people feel. Bear in mind
that homeopathic remedies have an effect on the electromagnetic currents in
the body. In the body/mind there is an amazing communication network
between nervous, endocrine and immune systems. Every thought generates
an electrical charge which influences the cells of our bodies. Electricity has
polarities. A balance between positive and negative charges is required to
keep the cell membranes flexible, and promote the flow of nutrients into the
cell and its nucleus; the latter contains the bodys genetic material and directs
cell activity.
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We need to recognise that events at the microscopic level very much relate
to the bigger picture. If we feel good in ourselves and radiate positive
feelings, our overall health will benefit. Equally if we are exposed to substances
that have a negative affect at a cellular level (e.g chemicals and allergens
contained in foods) our general well-being will be compromised. There is a
growing body of evidence to show the links between diet/environmental
factors and many emotional/behavioural disturbances e.g. hyperactivity,
learning disorders, depression, panic attacks, anxiety, addiction etc. By
identifying the underlying cause and eliminating it, the use of drugs (such as
tricyclic/SSRI antidepressants, anti-anxiety agents, mood stabilisers or
stimulants) can be avoided.
It is also the case that if our hormones are out of balance for some reason,
we can feel overcome by emotions not of our own choosing: an excess of
testosterone is linked to aggression, too much oestrogen to mildness and
passivity, excess thyroxin to an overly rapid metabolism and mood swings,
while surges of adrenaline cause alarm reactions etc.
Homeopathic remedies can be used to bring a persons whole system into
balance; the feelings that seemed so deep-seated, can level out. One can
start to see things differently.
If you would like 2012 to be a year when you turn your life around and allow
your true potential to materialise, then take time to look at an alternative
approach. The worlds crazy merry-go-round might just start to look like a fun
ride!
Helen Campbell-MacDonald, Homeopath
Helen practices at The Chestnut Clinic, West Wickham; fully insured and registered with the
Homeopathic Medical Association, she adheres to its strict Code of Ethics and Practice.
The Chestnut Clinic
Specialising in the Identification &
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Home Visit Service
Tel: 020 8462 5800 Email: Chestnutclinic@btinternet.com
Website: www.chestnuthomeopathy.co.uk
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You can still deliver your unwanted Hardbacks, Paperbacks,
Childrens Books, Records, CDs, & DVDs (No VHS videos) to one
of the following collection points:
Wednesdays, 10am 12pm ONLY
Shirley Methodist Church, Eldon Avenue
90 Devonshire Way Stephen Hunt 020 8777 4700
72 Hartland Way Jonathan Baxter 020 8777 3158
109 Shirley Avenue Bob Wakefield 020 8654 3318
42 Ash Road Dave Bateson 020 8777 7141
Collecting stops 29
th
February.
We cannot accept items after that date.
The Great Book Sale takes place
on Sat 10
th
March 2012,
from 10am to 4pm,
at Shirley Methodist Church,
Eldon Avenue, Shirley
Further information at www.greatbooksale.org.uk
Many thanks.
Steve Hunt
(on behalf of the GBS organising committee,
Shirley Methodist Church)
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ACTIVITIES at the Centre
AM PM
Monday AVAILABLE Youth Activities 7.30-10pm
Tuesday AVAILABLE Zumba with Emma 6-7pm
Tenshin Tsunami Ryu 7 - 9pm
Bible Study Group 7.30-8.30
Wednesday AVAILABLE Racquet Club 4 - 5pm
Shirley Table Tennis Club 7.45 - 9.45pm
Thursday AVAILABLE Fit n Funky 2 - 3pm
Racquet Club 4 - 5pm
AVAILABLE 6 to 7pm
Legs, Bums & Tums 7 - 8pm
Road Cycling Club 8 -10pm
Friday AVAILABLE GKR Karate 5.30- 7pm
Saturday AVAILABLE AVAILABLE
Sunday SCF AVAILABLE
The Committee Room is available Monday to Saturday
Care Direct UK and Living Hope Project are now running activities
for Older Adults in the south end part of the Centre each Friday
afternoon. Please contact them on 8776 2562 or 07590 202547 for
further details.
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What the Centre offers...
The main hall is complemented by a well equipped kitchen, there are
two other rooms, and a separate room suited to smaller committee
meetings.
Where to find us...
We are at 28 Shrublands Avenue, Shirley CR0 8JA.
These premises are ideally placed in a residential area and are well
served by two bus routes, 194 and 198.
There is some on-site parking.
Availability...
The Centre is available most mornings, the early part of each afternoon
and some evenings. It is also very popular for private parties at
weekends.
To hire the Centre, please contact 020 8777 4298 from Monday to
Friday between 9.30 and 11amor email lettings4scca@hotmail.co.uk.
For any other purpose, please email scca-shirley1@hotmail.co.uk.
There is also a website, www.shirleycca.com, to keep you abreast of
events.
Charges...
Midweek charges are:
10 per hour until 5pm and 12.50 thereafter (40 for a whole morning
or afternoon, 50 for a whole evening)
Private Parties
250 on a Saturday or 350 on a Sunday or Bank Holiday
Children Parties on Saturdays 70 + caretakers services
The cost of hiring the Committee Room is 5 per hour at any time. It is
ideal for small business or committee meetings.
The Shirley Community Centre
is under used. Consider holding
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St John's Flower Festival & FloFest Concert
St Johns Church and the community of Shirley
present the
SHIRLEY FLOWER FESTIVAL
in the picturesque historical Grade II listed church of
St. John the Evangelist,
Shirley Church Road, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 5EF
from 18
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to 20
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May 2012.
FRIDAY 18
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May : 10am to 5pm
SATURDAY 19
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May : 10am to 5pm
SUNDAY 20
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May : 12noon to 4pm
Tickets 2.50 (accompanied children free)
First 65 visitors on each day receive a free handcrafted tote bag
CRAFT and PLANT STALLS
FESTIVAL TEA ROOMevery day
LIVE MUSIC every hour during the festival
including St Johns Primary School, Benson Primary School,
Shirley High School, Stagecoach Theatre Art School,
Shirley Singers, Steve Lock String Quartet and many more.
Come early and stay all day
FloFest Concert
Saturday 19
th
May 7pm
Tickets 6.00 (including refreshments)
available in advance from the Church or
contact Janet on 01689 841040 or kenjan@waitrose.com
For more information see www.stjohnshirley.org.uk
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Dear Friend,
In the last two weeks, our petition has been presented and the council's
Croydon Clocktower seminar has taken place, so there's a sense that
we are moving into a new phase, with the Campaign evolving to meet
different circumstances. It now seems more a case of 'when' rather than
'if' with regard to the DLC, so it's rewarding to finally be focussing on the
groundwork that could help ensure that a re-opened cinema is
successful. However, we will not take anything for granted until the future
of the DLC is assured.
Council meeting, Monday 30 January
Our final petition consisted of 1,428 names, 567 of which were on the
e-petition and the rest on printed sheets. Cllr. Maggie Mansell received
the petition on the Town Hall steps, surrounded by our members, and
presented it at the meeting. Many thanks to all who put considerable
effort into collecting signatures and thanks also to all who came out on
a very cold night to show their support. The Croydon Advertiser sent a
photographer and a photo appeared in the next issue. There was also
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some coverage in the Croydon Guardian. The presentation in the council
chamber prompted an enthusiastic round of applause in the public
gallery. Apologies to the members present that there was such a long
wait before the presentation, but we could not have anticipated that
other agenda items would be brought forward. Apologies also to the
supporters who had to sit in the overflow room, but the public gallery
soon became full, partly because of the attendees opposed to the
planned incinerator. We very much appreciate the support of Cllr.
Mansell, who will have the opportunity to reply to the response to the
petition, at the council meeting on 30 April.
Council Croydon Clocktower Seminar, Wednesday 8 February
Although we received our invitation at short notice, three Campaign
committee members attended. Encouragingly, the seminar confirmed
expectations that the council appear committed to making Clocktower
facilities available for management by community (or potentially other)
groups, so long as they are used for arts/education purposes. It was
therefore an occasion that provided relevant information for anyone
considering submitting a bid. We heard about the range of facilities and
the process ahead. A representative from Croydon Voluntary Action
explained the characteristics of social enterprises and another speaker
referred to possible alternative forms of management.
The most frustrating factor is the timescale as firstly the council will need
to declare their 'asset' (i.e. parts of the Clocktower) as "surplus" and
then market it, followed by a period involving initial submissions,
shortlisting, detailed submissions and selection. It seems that this will
take about nine months in total. Obviously, we hoped for a faster
conclusion, but at least this is a far better 'problem' than a permanently
closed the DLC. We will consider how this time can be used in a
constructive way.
Following the presentations, there was an opportunity to meet other
attendees. This proved very interesting, as it was clear that there are at least
four diverse groups/businesses with an interest in at least part of the
Clocktower. It would be inappropriate for us to reveal their identity, as we
don't have authority to do so and there is no guarantee that they will all
proceed with bids. It was striking, though, how eager some were to meet
us, and members can be reassured that although the Campaign will not be
submitting a bid, we still have a significant part to play, in view of our
extensive knowledge regarding the DLC, our various contacts and of course
our members - who will be enthusiastic patrons and ambassadors for a re-
opened cinema. We are very willing to work with prospective Clocktower
managers who wish to broadly maintain the sort of programming
associated with the DLC, and we are already engaged in meetings that we
hope will help ensure that the cinema is viable and well-supported.
The proceedings ended with a tour, which enables us to pass on the
good news that the DLC looks exactly the same as it did when it closed,
with no obvious sign of anything having been removed other than the
digital projector.
David Lean film screenings
Our season of David Lean films at the Spreadeagle continues and the
final film in the season will be 'Blithe Spirit' (1945) on 28 February. All
films are at 2.30 pm and 8.00 pm. Admission is FREE - all you have to
do is buy a drink and take a seat in front of the screen upstairs. Our
afternoon screening of 'This Happy Breed' on 31 January attracted a
record Spreadeagle crowd of 35, so you are likely to find more space at
the evening screening.
Second film season at the Spreadeagle
Due to the great success of our David Lean season and public demand
for another, we can now announce that there will be a second season of
films at the Spreadeagle in May. This will involve all five Tuesdays,
commencing 1 May.
There have been different suggestions concerning the content of this
season, so we are inviting members to choose one of the following options:
a) A season that will mark it being a year since the DLC was closed, by
featuring recent films that may well have been selected for DLC
screenings during the last 12 months.
b) A season featuring a mixture of modern and older films that should
appeal to DLC audiences.
c) Another season of classic films, possibly including one or more David
Lean films not already screened.
Please advise us of your favoured option by Monday 27 February, so
that we can announce the result at the screenings the following day.
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Films at the Fairfield Hall
Not surprisingly, there were sensitivities regarding the use of the term
The David Lean Cinema at Fairfield, which we considered inappropriate.
However, the Fairfield Halls were obligated by the council to undertake
this re-branding, and we stated last year that we had no reason to
oppose an expansion of their film screenings. One of our members -
who has recently enjoyed films there - contacted us, suggesting that we
raise awareness of their programme. We are happy to respond and you
can find out the Fairfield's forthcoming films via this page:
http://fairfield123.tripod.com/davidleancinema/whatson.html
Bernard Winchester
Seeking material for his fictional expos of a criminal psychic,
novelist Charles Condomine (Harrison) invites eccentric medium
Madame Arcati (Rutherford) to his home to conduct a sance. As
Charles, his wife of five years, Ruth (Cummings), and their guests
the Bradmans restrain their laughter, Madame Arcati performs
peculiar rituals and speaks with a propensity for clichs. Upon its
conclusion, Arcati obviously is concerned about an unexpected
turn the session has taken, although the author and his guests are
dubious anything extraordinary occurred.
Unknown to everyone, Madame Arcati has accidentally summoned
the spirit of Charles' first wife Elvira (Hammond) during the sance,
whose voice Charles can now hear, and Arcati faints during her
trance. After Madame Arcati and the Bradmans have left, and Ruth has retired for the night,
Elvira takes visual form. Charles, who is the only person capable of seeing Elvira, becomes both
dismayed and amused by her sudden and unexpected presence. Complications ensue when
Ruth becomes aware of the presence of the ghost; Elvira behaves as a poltergeist. Eventually,
the authors fascination wanes especially when he learns Elvira has been plotting his early
demise. But the spirit miscalculates and ends up dispatching Ruth instead, after which Charles
is haunted by both wives.
Though initially unable to help, and offended when Ruth tells her of Charles' motives, Madame
Arcati uncovers a means to rid his household of both spirits. She appears to be successful, with
the aid of the maid Edith, who turns out to be psychic and can see both deceased women. It soon
becomes obvious one or both spirits have remained in the house. He quickly decides to escape
the premises, but the plot to bring Charles into the spirit world has continued; his escape fails
and he joins Elvira and Ruth as a spirit.
For additional updates, film presentation reminders, etc,
please follow the Campaign on Twitter: @SaveDavidLean
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About Andrew Dunsmore
of Picture Partnership, Shirley
Charles Dickens Bicentenary
At the recent wreath-laying ceremony in
Westminster Abbey to commemorate the bi-
centenary of the birth of the world renowned
novelist Charles Dickens, Picture Partnership
was one of only two photographers invited to
record this momentous event. In attendance
were Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of
Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, the
Archbishop of Canterbury and the Rev.
Michael Dickens Whinney, a great great
grandson of Charles Dickens. A wreath was
laid on Charles Dickens tomb by Prince Charles. Following readings and
prayers, a reception was held at which I was able to compile, in my own small
way, a chapter of my own to add to that of the famous novelist. In doing so I
had to ask myself What message am I trying to convey? What characters will
I introduce? In what setting? How shall I portray them? How will they interact?
Not the same level of involvement as in writing a novel perhaps, but responding
to similar questions.
On the other hand, there is never time to mull over taking pictures; the
decision has to be instant with rarely an opportunity to revise or alter
surroundings or light levels. Look at the attached pictures and captions. Can
you detect and appreciate the various factors that had to be taken into account
to achieve each one? Why not add your comments to the Forum page of
Shirley Life?
For a fuller range of pictures of Charles Dickens bi-centenary event and other
events log on to www.picturepartnership.co.uk/events and select the year 2012
followed by the Charles Dickens Gallery. Alternatively see our selection on our
Facebook page.
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www.picturepartnership.co.uk.
Now Online at www.shirleylife.com
and very soon
in print
SAVE OUR
LIBRARIES
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Teen Reading Group We are planning to start this in
2012. If you would like to join this fun and exciting group,
come in and complete a form to let us know what day and
time would be best for you to attend.
Monthly Adult Reading Group meets on 2
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Monday in the month from 7pm. The group will discuss
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society by
Mary Ann Shaffer on Monday 12 March
Rhymetime Singing for babies and their parents and
carers on Fridays: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 10am
Wiggle and Jiggle stopped and no longer runs
Storytime Stories and crafts for 3-7 year olds on Thursdays:
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 2.15 to 2.45pm
Once upon a Rhyme A mix of rhyme, stories and craft
on Saturdays: 3 and 17 at 10am
Stories and Craft Sessions For 4-9 year olds and their
parents and carers on Saturdays: 10 and 24
Chatterbooks is a fun, monthly reading group for Years 3
to 6. Make new friends and chat about the books you have
read as well as taking part in games and quizzes. Thursday
8 March 4 to 5pm. The theme will be Horrible Stories.
Games Club Do you like playing cards, dominoes, chess
and other board games? Come and join us on Tuesday
6 March from 2.30 to 4.30pm
Craft Workshops: Card Making on Tuesday 13 from
2.30 to 4.30pm
Stitch, Knit and Natter Get together with other knitters
for a cup of tea and a chat. Beginners welcome. Friday 9
and 23 from 2.30 to 4.30pm
Ancestry Library Edition for beginners One off, one to
one sessions will be offered on Thursday mornings 9.30-
10.30am. Please contact the library to reserve your place.
Computer sessions for beginners Learn to set up an
email account, use Facebook, shop online, use Word,
Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skills on
Monday and Saturday mornings.
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demonstration of how to make a fascinator and will
have a selection of hats which people can handle and
try on. Please contact Fiona or Irene on 020 8726
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Speak up for libraries
Public library services and staff are under threat from cuts and closures
on a massive scale. We are asking people to join with us to Speak Up
For Libraries both now and in the future.
We need action now to safeguard the future of the public library service
as a whole. During the lobby of Parliament, we need local library users,
campaigners and staff to help us highlight the importance of libraries in
providing access to learning, information and knowledge and as a vital
lifeline for many communities.
Come and attend the rally and hear high profile speakers, entertainment
and films all telling the same story libraries are a valued and vital
resource. Visit the 'pop up' library and see for yourself the many faces
of a modern library. Arrange to meet with your MP and tell them now is
the time to act to protect libraries.
The rally will take place from 11.30am at Central Hall
Westminster, Storey's Gate, Westminster,
London SW1H 9NH.
The lobby of Parliament will start at 2.30pm.
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What is World Book Day?
World Book Day was designated by
UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of
books and reading, and is marked in over
100 countries around the globe. The
origins of the day we now celebrate in the
UK and Ireland come from Catalonia,
where roses and books were given as gifts
to loved ones on St. Georges Day a
tradition started over 90 years ago.
The main aim of World Book Day is to encourage kids to read and
discover books and develop a love for books and reading.
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