Minutes:
Spoken Word Presentation - Local resident and creative artist Tyrone shared two of his poems with the audience which were very well received.
Deptford Cinema - is a new community cinema run by volunteers offering access to affordable entertainment. The project hold open meetings every Sunday from 4 – 6 pm and working groups meetings on building, funding, publicity and events at their base in 39 Deptford Broadway. The group are seeking volunteers. If you would like to get involved or if you have any ideas for the space please contact Gela or Sam 020 8691 0907
Seymour
Williams artist in
residence at New Cross Learning.
Seymour will be available daily at the library form 11am –
4pm to speak
about his work. There be an exhibition event for the exhibition on 30th
October 2014 at New Cross Learning
- all welcome.
The Quay Point is a local Community News Website keeping people informed about what’s on in their local area. The website features news form Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Deptford and New Cross - areas linked by their common maritime history. Quay Point aim offer a printed edition once circulation levels improve. The editor writes most articles but will also accept written submissions. To get involved as a volunteer or to submit your news contact http://thequaypoint.co.uk/about-the-quay-point/
Action: New Cross and Evelyn Ward Councillors to write bi-monthly updates for inclusion.
New Cross Learning is a volunteer lead community library based on New Cross Road. Their regular activates include an after school children’s pop up Cinema every Wednesday and a Knitting Club. They will be hosting the following events
Monday 20th October 6.45pm. Free John Kirk Story Telling event: THE WAR GAME by Terry Deary
Sunday 16th Nov 2-5pm NXL Big Book Sale
Further details available at http://newxlearning.org/?s=fundraising
Friday 28th November at 7pm. Annual Fundraising Auction at The Hill Station, Telegraph Hill Centre, Kitto Road, London SE14 5TY
Further details are available on the New Cross Learning website http://newxlearning.org
CllR Updates
Save the Lewisham Hospital Campaign Fundraiser Fri
25 October Rivoli Ballroom for more
information visit http://www.savelewishamhospital.com/
Transport for London Consultation on Bakerloo line
extension
-
Petition to support the Bakerloo line
through Lewisham
www.bakerlooextension.com
Quietways Quiet Cycle route – 3k rout of quiet cycling
Through New Cross and Deptford for more information
Deptford green cultural festival – 23 Oct 5 – 8pm Deptford Green School
New Cross Gate
Trust –
will
be holding a Halloween Event for
Families at Besson Street Gardens on 31 October 2014.
They have also
introduce new ESOL (English as a
Second or Other Language) Classes. Details are available on their
website at http://www.nxgtrust.org.uk/whats-on/esol/
Old Tidemmill Wildlife Garden basedin the heart of Deptford behind Old Tidemill School has been brought back to life by Assembly SE8
Current activities include Wildlife Gym on Tuesdays 10am – 2pm where older people are invited to cook , garden and have lunch together.
The project also hold a drop in on Sat – 12 – 4pm for activities or to just relax .
The project are seeking for volunteers and are inviting anyone who would like to plan their own activity to get involved.
For more information contact Ellie at info@assemblyses.org
or visit the website at http://www.assemblyse8.org
Cllr Dacres thanked everyone for attending.
9.00pm – meeting closed.
D.O.N.M
2 December 2014 from 7pm – 9pm at Deptford Lounge