Welcome To NERA
New Eltham Residents' Association was founded in 1930. It is a non-political association that looks upon local issues with impartiality and non allegiance.

The current chairman is Robin Clark and the President is Clive Efford the current local Member of Parliament (Eltham Constituency).

As a pressure group for the residents of New Eltham we tackle local issues and concerns and liaise with local Council and Parliament.

Issues such as local police monitoring, building development, traffic watchdog and problems and local transport services are just a few of the wide ranging subjects and problems which are dealt with on a day-by-day basis.

The committee comprises local residents, local businesses, councilors and the local MP. The organization rests solely on the efforts and enthusiasm of volunteers and interested residents. Meetings are held once a month.

NERA News

Crime Prevention Advice

After a recent spate of burglaries all over the borough, police officers have been able to asertain that house and flats with UVPC doors are being targeted. For more information see the Safer Neighbourhoods Website

Air ambulance in Southwood Park.....Watch video

The South London Mercury reports on thefts from Park View allotments.... More News

Table Tennis

The Kemnal club is a community based club and is the largest table tennis club in S.E.London It has 15 tables and is open 4 nights per week plus organises competitions at weekends and caters for all ages and abilities. For more details visit: http://www.kemnalttc.co.uk

Friends of Southwood Park

See the 2008-9 Report

We were formed in early 2006 as part of a council initiative to heighten the awareness of residents to the borough's green open spaces, implement their biodiversity plan and attract funding for community projects that the council themselves could not apply for. More...

3rd Royal Eltham Scout Group

Their old mini-bus is on its last legs and they have to raise funds for a new one. The group, situated in Sparrows Lane are raising funds by selling greetings cards - but not just any old greetings cards! The sets of 5 cards, reproduced in sepia, depict photos taken in the 1920s Jamboree Program. The packs retail at £3.00. They look forward to people's support of the scout group in purchasing the cards. For details phone Ruth Fawcett on 07711921176 or look for their stand in Passey Place over the coming months.

WiFi Hotspots in SE9

The Bankers Draft (Pub) at 80 Eltham High Street.
Beehive (Pub) at 365 Footscray Road

 

Annual membership costs only £2.00. To join, send a cheque made payable to New Eltham Residents' Association with your contact details to:

Mr R Clark 194 Green Lane
 New Eltham London SE9 3TL

The Association is still looking to fill vacances on the committee and people to help collect ubscriptions. If you are interested contact Robin Clark on 020 8857 2990.

Friends of the Tarn 

In 2009 we will be holding weekend volunteer sessions in The Tarn every third Saturday of the month and litter picking sessions every first Wednesday of the month. We need more help. Read more..... Please join us. Become a Member of the Friends of The Tarn,  we can be contacted on: 07729 364 506

Evelyn Green MBE

The Chair and Committee of the association would like to congratulate Evelyn Green on being honoured with a MBE in the New Year honours. Evelyn has been a member of the association committee for many years and is involved with many organisations locally. A well deserved honour.

Discussion Forum

Join our Discussion Forum and have your say. Chat about New Eltham, local issues, gardening, hobbies or whatever!

ECHO Action is a group for Eltham and New Eltham residents to discuss ways to use energy more efficiently, exchanging ideas and learning from experts on home energy saving, renewable energy and sustainable transport. Read More......

Visit the eMarket!

Sell your unwanted items for free! Or maybe you're looking for a bargain. Try the new NERA buy and sell eMarket. Find out more or register now!

Contact Phone Numbers

A list of useful contact numbers.

Send us a Photograph

Do you own a digital camera? Why not send us a picture of a problem area or an especially nice part of New Eltham to share with others. If its a problem NERA may be able to help. 

 

New Eltham centre

New Eltham Centre

Where is New Eltham?

New Eltham is part of the London SE9 postal district in the Borough of Greenwich and is situated between Eltham and Sidcup. It still has a station with a frequent service to all London mainline stations serving the South East. It is well served for road transport with the M25 London orbital, the M20 for the Shuttle and the M2 for the Channel ports within 15 minutes drive. Read the Wikipedia entry for New Eltham.

See map and aerial view.

New Eltham Horticultural Society

The 2007 Annual Show was held on 1st September.

Come along to the Trading Hut.

Ever wondered where all the NERA Members live?

See map.....

 

 New Shrubs Planted

Greenwich council has recently planted over 60 shrubs outside the shops by the trees in Footscray Road, by the Co-Op.

In the years to come, we hope this will give great pleasure to local residents, shoppers, Greenwich Council and the retailers. We hope that people will look after the shrubs and do not litter or put bags of rubbish on them and keep them watered.
We would like to thank the Greenwich Council for their efforts.
 

Bee Hive Pub

The Bee Hive public house is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen on Thursday 25th June at 7pm.

 

 Let's Tidy Up New Eltham Village Centre

The Association is working with Cllr Eileen Glover to bring forward suggestions to improve the centre. If anyone knows of a local company or business who might be willing to sponsor for example, Hanging Baskets, please contact us. A suggestion has been made for a Village Sign. If anyone has ideas what this might consist of also please contact us.

NERA has completed a survey highlighting some things that need attention and made some suggestions. Read more. . . . .

Please let us know your ideas or views on how to improve the shopping area. Email us or put them on the Discussion Forum.

All comments are welcome, particularly regarding local issues and topics which affect the local community.

Please write to:
            Hon. Secretary
            54 Southwood Road
            New Eltham
            London SE9 3QT

Email:   admin@nera-se9.com

New Mini-Cab Company

A new mini-cab firm located at the Station Approach started in September 2008. E & S CARS have taken out an advert on the NERA website (See below). They would welcome business from local residents and wish to be part of our community.

1st Royal Eltham

1st Royal Eltham GENESIS Beaver Colony Registered Charity No: 303660. www.1stRoyalEltham.org.uk Genesis Beaver Colony is open for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 years. We play games, take part in a variety of crafts, Scouting activities and have lots of fun. We meet on Wednesdays during term time at the Scout Hall in Forty Foot Way, Avery Hill Road. Colony meetings start at 5.00pm to 6.30pm. We would love to meet you. For Further details please contact Lorraine Ball on 0207 964 0026 or 0208 857 5691

What's Happening in New Eltham?

Activities for all ages in and around New Eltham. Find out more....

Eltham Community Hospital

Your local health services are changing..... Local MP Clive Efford welcomes plans to re-open the Eltham and Mottingham Hospital in Passey Place in Eltham Town Centre.

Dog Fouling

FREE dog-mess bags are available from New Eltham Library. As such, there are no real excuses not to clear up dog mess! Please tell your friends.

Places of Interest

A selection of places to visit in the local area.

  

© NERA 2008