THE TARN

COURT ROAD, ELTHAM, SE9 4EW

MOTTINGHAM RAILWAY STATION

Friends of the Tarn Tel: 07729 364506

Please note that we are continually looking for volunteers to help us in The Tarn every third Saturday of the month, 10:30am- 2pm. 

For more information regarding volunteering or membership, please contact:  

Mobile Tel: 07729 364506

Public Transport

Night Bus runs

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.

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  who give a 10% discount. 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

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

ECHO Action is 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. The support received in these groups will enable participants to make simple adjustments in behaviour and lifestyle, which can achieve great savings in carbon emissions. Current participants have been supported to make changes which have reduced energy bills by as much as 30%, reducing their bills by over £300 a year. Sessions are free and open for everyone, and are held monthly in Eltham Church of England Primary School, Roper Street, SE9 1TR.

For more information please call Helen on 020 7089 6970, or email helenv@carbondescent.org.uk

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Fairy Hill Autumn Fair Saturday 4th September

CROSSMEAD/BROAD LAWN ELTHAM, SE9

MOTTINGHAM CONCERT BAND - POCKET THE CLOWN - LOOPY LOU’S FUN FACTORY - FACE PAINTING FAIRYLAND DRESSING UP CORNER - DONKEY RIDES - DACRE MORRIS DANCERS - “TOP DOG” SHOW - UNDER 12’s 5-A- SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT - 16th ROYAL ELTHAM SCOUTS RAFFLES - TOMBOLA - ST. JOHN AMBULANCE - PLUS COMMUNITY STALLS & TABLE TOP SALES LIGHT REFRESHMENTS / TOILETS

We are looking for more volunteers to help on the day. If you can lend any gazebos, trestle tables and plastic chairs, please let me know asap.

June Hurst Friends of Fairy Hill Park 077620 97704

Football Tournament 1pm - 3pm

Dog Show 3pm - 4pm

To book a community stall, table space, or register in advance for the 5-a-Side Football Tournament and the Dog Show, please phone the Event Manager on 07762 097704 or email: friendsoffairyhill@hotmail.com. You can also register for the Football at 12 - 12:45pm or Dog Show at the Fayre between 2 - 2:45pm

CANE Summer Fete

The following are of some of the actions suggested at the fete by those who called at our stall (one lucky member won a bottle of champagne!).

1. Greengrocers - we're contacting mobile greengrocers to see if we can have a weekly visit.

2. A parking bay outside the butcher's - it seems underground utilities are close to the surface here and may prevent this, but we are getting back to the council to see if this really is a 'no'.

3. Traffic calming in Green Lane - this is on the council's agenda, though progress seems slow; we're keeping the issue hot.

4. Reduction in rubbish in central areas - where the perpetrators can be identified (can you help?) the council assures us offenders will be served with enforcement orders. This is another hot topic that our councilors are continually pressing about. Residents shouldn't hesitate to phone Cleansweep - 020 8921 4661 or cleansweep@greenwich.gov.uk

5. Rubbish under the library hedges, particularly in Southwood Road - this has now been cleaned and is being monitored by the council.

6. Improvements to the Co-op car park - this is being discussed by NERA with the Co-op's regional office and with the shop.

7. Derelict empty shops - a series of letters (first phase of action) is now being sent to all owners, following earlier representations to the council.

8. Our celebrations on becoming a 'Royal Borough' - a working party has been set up; volunteers are needed; initial ideas revolve around a garden party or pageant behind the New Eltham library; we expect to be working with CANE on this.

9 Grass outside the tile shop/sweetshop - committee members are investigating possibilities here.

Some of the above coincide with initiatives we have already been pursuing, and some are new; we'll keep everyone posted as we progress. As always, more members means more pressure - if your neighbours aren't members, why not? Finally, a quick plug for CANE's table top event in the library in September - check their website for details, we expect to be there with more news (and membership forms).