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The 162 Bus
The Committee are aware of the problems for the 162 bus turning from Dominic
Drive and Molescroft and visa versa. Greenwich Council are looking into the
issue.
A New Night Bus
from Central London to Chislehurst started on 9th February 2008. Route N136 does
not operate to our area, but does run through the Mottingham Estate (Dunkery
Road) then up Mottingham Road and would be useful for that part of New Eltham
on the Chislehurst borders. It runs every 30mins most nights, but every 20mins
on Friday and Saturday nights.
Announcements
The Committee is stepping up its campaign to secure better station and
screen announcements at New Eltham Station for the train that calls at all
stations via the North Kent Line. Currently the announcements only state the
train goes to Slade Green. It in fact goes back to London calling at all the
North Kent line stations including Woolwich and Greenwich.
New Timetable for trains from New Eltham.
Started 9th December 2007.
Trains to London (Mon - Sat) - The trains at 02 and 32 are retimed one minute
earlier at 01 and 31.
Trains at 15 and 45 are 16 and 46. These trains are now every 15 minutes.
Trains to Crayford (Mon and Sat) - Trains at 12 and 42 (the Slade Green and
Woolwich Circular) retimed 13 and 43.
Trains at 29 and 59 (Dartford and Greenhithe) retimed 31 and 01. (Rush hour
times maybe different as are evenings) Sunday times unchanged.
Ebbsfleet
From November 2007 when Ebbsfleet International Station opens for Eurostar
Services you will be able to travel by train to Dartford or Greenhithe Station
and take FastTrack bus B to Ebbsfleet. Travel on both train and bus will be
FREE if you can show your passport and Eurostar ticket. Waterloo will cease for
Eurostar in November.
Shopping
Many people do know there is a rail/bus link from New Eltham Station
via Greenhithe Station to
Bluewater shopping centre. From Greenhithe Station you get either
FastTrack Bus Service A or B. How many people know there is also a rail/bus
link from New Eltham Station via Greenhithe Station to
Lakeside shopping centre? From Greenhithe Station take bus service X80.
For both Bluewater and Lakeside there are combined rail/bus tickets. It only
costs 10p more than Bluewater!!
Victoria
In the long term we would like a Victoria train service from New
Eltham, but this will have to wait until there is a major rail review.
Greenwich Card

Only one retailer in New Eltham appears to be a partner in this scheme - The
Indian Ruchita Tandori (020 8850 1202) Avery Hill Road, gives a
10% discount on collection. The NERA chairman has put through most doors a news
item for partners to join the scheme.
Why not ask a retailer that you use whether they will join the Greenwich Card
Scheme and give a discount?
This is good for business - Good for Card holders. Please ask them to contact
NERA if they join so we can inform residents and list them on the website.
If you don't have a Greenwich Card you can pick up an application form at the
library, Eltham Pools or Elm Terrace Fitness Centre. Alternatively, call 020
8921 5319, or email greenwich.card@greenwich.gov.uk
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The problem of cars continuing to turn from the A20 into Dominic
Drive, Montbelle Road and Felhampton Road continue to be discussed at NERA
monthly committee meetings. TFL have now concluded that their surveys indicate
there are less turns than before and propose to take no further action. If you
disagree please get in touch and make your voice heard on our Discussion Forum.
Fairyhill Park
Friends of Fairy Hill Park group was launched very successfully
on 13th November 2007 at St. Andrews Church Hall, Court Road. We were fortunate
to have our three local Councillors present: John Hills, Chris Taylor and Mandy
Brinkhurst, who were all very supportive. A committee was formed and it will
seek funds/grants to improve the park. We will shortly be giving out contact
details for all those who wish to become members of the group and for those
interested in becoming volunteers. We would like to take this opportunity of
saying a very big THANK YOU to all those who came along on a very cold night to
help us get off the ground.
Southwood Park
NERA has succeeded in persuading the Council open the gap in
Southwood Park. (See below)

New Eltham Village Centre
The NERA Committee is working with Cllr. Eileen Glover to seek ways
to improve the shopping area. Early in 2008 Cllr. Glover will be sending out a
questionaire to all traders seeking their views. Do you have any ideas,
complaints or views? Why not put them on our Discussion
Forum?
Crime in New Eltham
Thefts from Allotments:
The South London Mercury has reported that
gardeners are facing record levels of theft and vandalism on the Park View
allotments in Southwood Road. This year alone 9 huts have been broken into and
brass taps have been stolen. Allotments secretary, William Fitzpatrick has had
his rotavator taken away and burned, 'It cost me £700' he said. Gardeners have
asked the Greenwich Council many times for a new fence, but without success.
On 24th January 2008 the New Eltham and Coldharbour Ward Panel Meeting was held
at New Eltham Library. The Panel deals with many issues including
Community Safety, Police Response and Graffiti. A number of crime statistics
are available as a .PDF here
Kumon Maths and English Centre
A new Kumon maths and English study centre opened in Blackfen on Thursday 1
November, giving local children the chance to join 50,000 other British
children already enjoying this after-school programme. The new Centre, based at
Blackfen School for Girls, runs from 4.30pm-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays.
4.30pm-6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays. Buses 132, 13B.
Kumon was originally
started by a concerned parent and maths teacher in Japan during the 1950s.
Programmes complement school work and are designed to improve concentration and
general confidence. Kumon is an individualised course, designed to meet the
specific needs of the child, and is not based on age or ability. Over 3.7m
children worldwide study with Kumon daily. Students attend their study centre
twice a week and complete a small piece of homework each day. A trained
Instructor supports and guides each child.
Contact 020 8306 3478 or blackfen@kumoncentre.co.uk
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