Village Sign (04/10/2011)
The NERA Committee are currently looking at ways to fund
the cost of a village sign similar to that of Mottingham as a way of raising the
profile of the New Eltham area. The Committee would welcome residents' views on
this subject and also any other suggestions to emphasize the identity and generally
raise the profile of New Eltham
R Newton (NERA Treasurer)
Transport Ideas for FREEdom Pass Holders (28/09/2011)
Many people use buses and trains locally but what of further
afield? Using buses 162 and 314 to Bromley? Why not use the rural buses? 146 runs
every day to Downe. Downe house village, Xmas Tree Farm, pubs and even a tea shop,
church etc. 246 runs every half hour to Westerham - pubs restaurants, village green,
tea shops, church, and Quebec House (when open). Extra buses summer Sundays until
the end of October. Bus runs hourly (25 mins past each hour) to Chartwell (All bus
passes valid to Chartwell) 402 hourly Monday to Saturday passes Badgers Mount roundabout
(close to Polhill Garden Centre) The 402 does not accept accept Oyster pay as you
go (but will accept Oyster weekly passes) Ebdons Tours go to Polhill Garden Centre
(Thursday to November) but the charge £12 for members and £15 non-members. Freedom
pass holders can go anytime for nothing providing you can walk from the roundabout,
approx 7 Mins. Enjoy the real Christmas Reindeer there. 146,256,402 from Bromley
North Station (also Bromley South) 146 at 30 mins past the hour. 246 25/55 past
the hour Mon - Sat 25 past the hour on a Sunday 402 at 7mins past the Hour Mon -
Sat Why not take the 233 to Ruxley Garden Centre? (Enjoy Xmas Real Reindeer) Did
you know you can get the train from New Eltham to All stations to Woolwich and Greenwich
Get out and enjoy with your FREEDom Pass!
Robin Clark (Chairman NERA)
Southwood Park Seating (28/09/2011)
Friends of Southwood Park have recently had a new seat
installed in the park. It is being well used. Park users have expressed their pleasure
in the new seat. We are now being asked if there is any chance of more seats to
be added near the new one. It is located in the middle field near the railway. Unfortunately
the council are unable to afford to give any more. We wonder if residents would
wish to donate towards new seating. A seat costs approximatly £600.00, but we have
in the park funds just under £400.00. Would anyone be interested in donating towards
some new seats? John Lawrence.
(Sec. Friends of Southwood Park)
Annual Flower and Vegetable Show (28/09/2011)
We had our Annual Flower and Vegetable show on Saturday 3rd September. Members came
along at 9am onward to stage their exhibits. Judging took place from 1 - 3pm and
then members and the general public were allowed into the hall to see who had won
prizes. The Vicar of All Saints Church, Anne Rose, presented the winners with their
appropriate cups, in all it was a very happy event with people sharing useful growing
tips. Why not join the society and try your luck next year?
Joyce Leach (Chairperson of New Eltham Horticultural Society)
History of Southwood Park (15/09/2011)
We recently had a good response to a walk/guided
tour through Southwood Park. To follow this up, we are looking at writing the history
of Southwood Park, so if anybody could help with any information please contact
the NERA website. Thank you.
John Lawrence sec. Friends of Southwood Park
Litter in Library Area (15/09/2011)
I was wondering why we pay our council tax to Clean Sweep
to keep our village free from litter. I was told that the area around the libary
was 'a grey area'. We have a very good road sweeper that sweeps
all the way round the road side so what prevents him from
sweeping the in side area? I shall be contacting Clean Sweep so watch this space
for their response.
H Arnold (Via email)
Neighbourhood Watch (15/09/2011)
What's happened to the Neighbourhood Watch scheme? It doesn't seem very active these
days. Could not NERA encourage this, say a couple of residents in each road who
could also be 'road reps'?
Ron Hayward