The minutes of the 15th March meeting appear here
Minutes of our last meeting (February) here.
2. Walworth Road Post Office – Closure.
As you may know, the Walworth Road Post Office closed on 28th February owing to the sudden resignation of the franchisee. This has left 45,000 people in SE17 without a Post Office and a service that is vital for a huge number of people in our area.
Almost no information was provided at the time by the PO and people have been left completely in the lurch.
Our Councillors and Neil Coyle MP have had a pretty robust conversation with the PO and there is now a more official response from the PO about the closure:
https://www.postofficeviews.co.uk/national-consultation-team/walworth-se17-1jd-040007/
Neil Coyle MP is planning to attend our WS meeting on 15th March to update us on the situation.
As and when we get any news we will always put it on our twitter account: https://twitter.com/WalworthSociety
Thanks to everyone who looked at or responded to our original tweet – that really helped get the PO’s attention that this was not something that they could overlook:
https://twitter.com/WalworthSociety/status/1629456799672696837
| 3. Community Assets in Walworth. At our February meeting we heard from Matt Meynell from the Walworth Community Pub project who has been working to update the list of current and potential community assets in Walworth (building on the great work of the Walworth Neighbourhood Forum a few years ago). He/we would be really to get some feedback on the list – additions, amendments and comments – so if there are any points that you would like to make about the list, please could you email them to Matt at walworthcommunitypub@gmail.com and he will include them on the updated list. See list below or click here. Thanks so much!  |
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4. Southwark Black Parents Forum – Care & Cohesion Event – Sat 11th March
News from the Southwark Black Parents Forum about an event in Walworth next Saturday 11th March from 12noon to 3pm.
Care & Cohesion
The True Value of Community Safety and Social Wellbeing
SATURDAY 11th MARCH 2023
12PM – 3PM
@Rachel Leigh Hall – 32 Andrews Walk SE17 3JQ
Dear Parents, Guardians & Carers,
Southwark Black Parents Forum are inviting you and your family to our first forum of 2023.
We have three exciting presenters speaking on the meaning and importance of Community Safety and Social Wellbeing.
Save the date and be part of the conversation, as we share our experiences and understanding ofthe challenges faced by the community, as well as how to access channels of available support.
The event on Saturday March 11th 2023 will focus on obtaining your views of what SOUTHWARK 2030 should look like. We’ll also look at how we can all work together to ensure that we live and thrive in safe neighbourhoods; know where and how to report concerns locally; and how to promote true health and wellbeing.
It’s essential that the views of Black communities are heard!
Please share this invitation with your Southwark-based networks.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
TWIGHLIGHT BEY Co-founder of Social Solutions Institute
DOREEN SINCLAIR-McCOLLIN CEO & Director of Elevated Minds CIC
HANNAH KASHMAN Service Manager at The Nest
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Light refreshments will be provided.
Educational & Cultural Books will be on sale.
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Eventbrite Tickets: http://bit.ly/SBPF110303
Rachel Leigh Hall has wheelchair access.
Public Transport Info: tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Buses: P5 (John Ruskin Street/ Bethwin Road) / 36, 185, 436 (John Ruskin Street)
Tube: Oval or Kennington (Northern Line)
| 5. Just Space Coordinator Post A message from Just Space: Just Space is seeking someone to act as Coordinator and communications leader on a self-employed, part-time, contractor basis. Our outgoing Coordinator Richard Lee has been in the role since the organisation began 14 years ago. He is now moving aside to concentrate on various projects and we wish to find a new coordinator who can also take on some communications tasks, which Just Space wishes to develop. Richard has been central to the growth and success of the network and we are not expecting to match him exactly, so whoever we find in this search may be part of a new direction of travel, while continuing to support our network. This opportunity is made possible by the award of a 2-year grant by Trust For London and the new contract could begin in April 2023. The contract would be subject to review and confirmation after 3 months and would end at the latest when the 2 year grant expires. We rely on our members, supporters and friends to bring this opportunity to the attention of people who might do this work superbly, so please spread the word. The application deadline is 12th March 2023 at 2300h. For more details or to apply click here or go to justspace.org.uk. |
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6. Kennington Bioscope
Kennington Bioscope presents: The Love Expert (1920) USA. Wednesday 23rd March starting 7.30. Directed by David Kirkland. 35mm BFI print. Starring Constance Talmadge, John Halliday, Natalie Talmadge, Arnold Lucy and written by John Emerson and Anita Loos. The film’s production company was Constance Talmadge Film Co.; a John Emerson-Anita Loos Production.
In this comedy, Constance Talmadge plays Babs, a girl who is thrown out of boarding school because she’s more interested in studying romance than she is in studying books. The object of her affections is Jim Winthrop, but before they can wed, he has to find suitable mates for his two plain sisters, Dorcas and Matilda – and Winthrop’s elderly aunt, too. To speed things up, Babs takes it upon herself to find them all men.
Tickets £7. Seats are limited, so please arrive early or request an invitation using the email kenbioscope@gmail.com. More information click here or go to www.cinemamuseum.org.uk.
7. Old Kent Road Development – Consultation
Consultation event – Saturday 11th March – for a proposed logistics hub development on Verney Road on the OKR.
8. Southwark Council Climate Day – Saturday 11th March
Lots of activities at the Southwark Climate Day event on Sat 11th March. Book tickets through the link below.
9. Manor & Braganza Newsletter.
Latest edition of the Durkan: Manor & Braganza newsletter can be found by clicking here.
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