Events and latest news in East Greenwich!
Dates for your diary...
Greenwich Beer and Jazz Festival
From the 16 -20 July, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich will be hosting a Beer and Jazz Festival. Events will run from 12 noon to 10.30pm. For more information go to the Event Website
Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
From the 19 - 22 June Greenwich and Dockland International Festival will take place. World renowned street artists will be performing at venues across Greenwich, Woolwich and the Peninsula.
To add to this fantastic experience, local restaurants in East Greenwich are offering a "Festival Feast" - meal deal for £10 per person.
For more details click here
New Exhibition coming soon...........
Forthcoming exhibition by Thames artist and Greenwich resident, Terry Scales in the Greenwich Tourist Brochure.
The exhibition is entitled ‘The Last Wharves of Greenwich, and other local scenes’ and runs from 16th June – 5th July 2008 and is at;
The Paul McPherson Gallery
77 Lassell St
SE10 9PJ
Tel;020 8269 2990
Open Mon - Fri 11am - 6pm. Sat 10.30 - 3pm.
There will be a book signing on 5th July from 12 - 2pm.
Info can be found on Terry's website; www.blueforce.demon.co.uk/terry.scales
New Attraction for Greenwich from Sat 21 June - 28 September 2008
The Greenwich Foundation and PWR events are delighted to announce a new addition to the landscape of Greenwich for summer 2008 – an Observation Wheel that stands taller than Nelson’s Column! At 55 metres from the ground visitors will take in panoramic views beyond St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London to the west, across the river and past Canary Wharf to the heights of Hampstead Heath,and east to the Olympic site in the Lea Valley. In the foreground, the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site will be laid out in a rare perspective.
The Wheel will be situated within the Old Royal Naval College in front of the Pepy’s Building Visitor Centre and will be open to the public from 21 June to 28 September 2008.
This is a great opportunity for local East Greenwich businesses and restaurants to welcome visitors to the area.
Afrika! Afrika!
The magical circus from an amazing continent. At the tented palaces, outside The O2, Greenwich Peninsula. 08448471722. Run now extended into May
Karate at The Forum
If you are looking for self-discipline, fitness and effective form of self defence for you and your family, Ishinryu Karate is for you. Regular Classes are held at The Forum, Sunday 5pm and Tuesday 6pm
For more information or queries contact 07877323545 or visit www.ishinryu.blogspot.com
Active for Health in Greenwich
Free physical activity sessions for people aged 50+. In East Greenwich activities are held at Trinity Hospital and The Forum.
For more information contact 02086947300
East Greenwich Library brings you Rhymes times for babies and toddlers - Ongoing
Babies love books and stories, and libraries love wriggling, chattering, giggling, clattering babies. Rhymes and singing, using musical instruments and soft toys. For babies, toddlers and their parents
Every week on Thursdays from 2.30 - 3pm
East Greenwich library
203 - 207 Woolwich Road
SE10 0RL
02088586656
East Greenwich Library adult reading group - Ongoing
General reading groups
A lively discussion about books which includes tea, coffee and biscuits
7pm - 8pm
East Greenwich library
203 - 207 Woolwich Road
SE10 0RL
02088586656
Theatre of Wine Tasting Events
Thursday 12 June - Wines of Burgundy and Regional cheeses - £40.00
La Fromagerie in Marylebone is probably the best cheesemonger in the UK and is one of the only places to buy authentic regional cheeses that have been perfectly matured before sale. The palette of cheese they present is an almost inexhaustible treasure trove and forms the basis for this tasting of supreme Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from the wine world’s most valuable terroir.
Thursday 19th June - Red Wines for Summer - £22.00
By now we should (hopefully) be starting to feel the sun on our backs. It’s time to start thinking about weekend barbeques and supper in the garden, and appropriate wines of course. Expect a veritable bevy of lithe, lissom reds of elegance and class and possibly a blockbuster or two to take on charred bangers.
For more information on Theatre of Wine and future events visit their website or contact wine@theatreofwine.com
East Greenwich News in Brief...............
Two new business arrivals to East Greenwich
East Greenwich Traders Association offers a warm welcome to two new businesses along Trafalgar Road.
The Greenwich Pantry recently opened as a modern pantry stocking a wide range of wholesome provisions and organic goods. Closely followed by Eagle Security a specialist firm providing for all your security needs. Both businesses are offering services that complement the exisiting shopping offer - offering local services with excellent customer care.
First Base and English Partnerships submit plans for development in Greenwich
Urban regeneration developer, First Base, has submitted plans for a new mixed-use development which will regenerate the site of the former Greenwich District Hospital. Working with English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, First Base will deliver one of London’s first major zero carbon developments to transform the important East Greenwich site into a thriving community.
Ahead of the planning submission to Greenwich Council, First Base and English Partnerships have undertaken an active community consultation process. They have engaged the wider Greenwich community to ensure that the proposals meet the needs of those living and working in the area. First Base also consulted with young people through ‘My City Too!’, a forum designed to involve younger generations in the future development of their local community.
New Green Cafe for East Greenwich Pleasaunce
Builders are being appointed to build a new green cafe and toilets for East Greenwich Pleasaunce. The new buidling will literally be green with a high insulating living roof and walls made from native English climbers. Solar panels will provide the energy for hot water, heating and high efficient lighting.
The new green cafe is being funded with money from the Government's liveability fund which provides money for communities so they can imprve local facilities by making them cleaner and greener. Greenwich Council woked in partnership with the Freinds of East Greenwich Pleasuance who have been closely involved in the planning and commissioning of the new cafe.
East Greenwich Finalist
East Greenwich based business, Greenwich Communication Centre is selected as Finalist for Best Start Up Business at the South East London Chamber of Commerce Greenwich Start-Up Business Awards 2008
The awards, which form part of the Neighbourhood Enterprise Project, seek to recognise the achievements of Greenwich borough residents that have been successful in starting up and developing their own businesses.
The Awards, are funded through the Greenwich Neighbourhood Renewal Programme are open to all start up businesses based within the London Borough of Greenwich, that have accessed support through the existing local business support network. In addition to showcasing the entrepreneurial talents of the short listed finalists, the Awards serve to highlight the comprehensive package of support for budding entrepreneurs and fledgling businesses within the Borough.
LOCAL POST OFFICE CLOSURES
Residents will be picking up the news that the future is uncertain for Woolwich Road Post Office. To have your say about its future email: consultation@postoffice.co.uk
The branch's official address is
8 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0JU
Fairtrade Fortnight coming soon.............. 25 Feb - 9 March
Fairtrade has improved the lives of millions of people - farmers, workers and their families - in developing countries.
But, we need to keep promoting Fairtrade to ensure people know that buying Fairtrade products can make a positive difference.
To find out about what's happening across the UK, locally or how you can get involved contact Fairtrade
Trafalgar Road Traders featured in The Guide
Check out the February edition of The Guide magazine as it features shops along Trafalgar Road and promotes the livegreenwich.co.uk website. Lorraine Turton, Chair of East Greenwich Traders Association provides a profile on just what fantastic offers are available to local shoppers and businesses.
New Year Greetings from East Greenwich Traders Association
This month, local businesses in East Greenwich are offering fantastic promotions, so if you are struggling with the challenges of your New Year resolutions, let the East Greenwich traders help you out.
Whether you're looking to improve your health and diet or just to beat off those winter blues - from Gyms and Fitness Studios to specialist beauty therapists - there's so much right on your doorstep!
Festive Cheer on the streets of East Greenwich
The East Greenwich Traders Association would like to thank the many contributors who have helped support the campaign to bring a little festive cheer into the heart of East Greenwich this month.
In case you haven't noticed .... 10 colourful blue and white banners now adorn street lamps along Trafalgar Road with a tasteful design of snowflakes and the web address of the new East Greenwich Traders Association website www.livegreenwich.co.uk which went live on 1st December.
The banners were erected on 27th November and will remain in place over Christmas and the New Year until hanging baskets replace the banners in the spring.
Launch of East Greenwich Traders Website
On 1 December local shops invited shoppers to get into the Christmas spirit by joining them in celebrating the launch of their new website, showcasing all that East Greenwich has on offer.
Highlights of the day included a Christmas carols and a balloon release at the Christchurch Forum, by local schoolchildren from St Joseph's Primary School. Local businesses up and down Trafalgar Road offered festive discounts and competitions to their customers that day.
Greenwich Communication Centre at 156 Trafalgar Road, hosted the launch by providing free internet access all of that day so everyone could check out www.livegreenwich.co.uk
East Greenwich Traders Association decided to design this website to promote their businesses and support the local community. It provides a comprehensive listing of all shops, services, restaurants, pubs and cafes as well as community information and news.