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Walking GroupOne of our members has suggested that we form an informal walking group of people who find it hard to motivate themselves to get out of the house for a good ‘leg stretch’. Blessed as we are with green spaces all around us, and with lovely front gardens to many of the houses, this is a very pleasant area for a stroll, and many of us do not take advantage of it. We envisage meeting two or three times a week on weekdays, at either 11 am or 2 pm, depending on the preference of the group. All our welcome, and if you are interested in joining us, please either email irene.greene@virgin.net or put a note into 32 Horniman Drive. Don’t forget to leave your name, telephone number and email address so that we can contact you.
Folk is back at the E.D.T.Hill dweller and folk music aficionado David Pryke has brought to our attention that good live folk is still to be enjoyed in South East London. Check out the East Dulwich Tavern’s website for more details - www.the gooseisout.com New facesIn this case, maybe not! Irene Green has rejoined the Committee, having taken over from Joan Leary on planning matters. Irene has lived on the Estate for over 20 years, first in Westwood Park (where she was a road representative for many years) and now in Horniman Drive. Our thanks to Joan for all the hard work she has put into dealing with planning issues for the Association, particularly in connection with the TETRA mast). She will continue to act as one of the road representatives for Canonbie Road, as well as helping and advising Irene in the handover period. Sonia Colwill has volunteered to take over as one of the road representatives for Westwood Park, as Fiona Barlow and her family are moving to Bristol. Sonia, who has lived on the Estate with her family for 7 years, is happy to help support what she regards as a really nice community. Three years ago her cat went missing and, after putting up notices, she received a fantastic response from residents. We are pleased to report that Barney was found safe and well! Our thanks to Fiona for all the help and support she has given us over the last few years. The Association needs YOU!We now have vacancies for streetcare and social events co-ordinators. Committee members have increasingly undertaken these as will as their other role(s). So there are fewer and fewer people doing more and more of the work. We really would appreciate a little help. If you are able to lend a hand with any of the social activities, or the monitoring of the condition of our streets, do call one of the officers of the Committee. We promise it will not take over your life! Anyone for bridge?Evelyn Elwood would love to hear from anyone who enjoys a game of bridge - up to intermediate standard - and would like to join a small local group that meets in Liphook Crescent. For more details, do give her a call on 020 8291 0838. A fond farewellBill and Jean Daniels have now moved from their home in Ringmore Rise. They were among the founder members of the Association, and in recent years Bill took over the role of Street Care liaison, establishing close links with council officers to ensure action was taken to repair roads and pavements, clear blocked drains, keep street lights in working order, and regularly sweep the Estate's streets the day after our rubbish was collected. Our thanks to them for their support and commitment over the years. Bill and Jean have promised to stay in touch, and hopefully we will still see them at our regular events. They will be very much missed. This newsletter was prepared by Irene Greene, Jean Lawrence and Valerie Ward, and produced by Michael Schlingmann. |