End of Year Drinks

End of Year Drinks 2009

Tuesday 15 December

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice Chair), Cath (Treasurer), John, Jenny, Melissa, Andrew, Jo

Apologies: Megan

Many thanks to those of you who attended the End of Year Drinks - I hope you all enjoyed it! Whilst this is not a formal meeting as such, a number of issues were raised:

1. It was agreed that the TRA would support a grant application by the Friends of Pasley Park for outside gym equipment

2. Tony reminded everyone of the Walkabout around Pasley Park, to take place on Saturday 11th at 11 am - all welcome

3. Next meeting - an exact date for the next meeting was not set, but it is likely to be held on Tuesday 1st February 2011 (the TRA does not meet in January). The meeting will be both advertised on the TRA website, and leafleted

4. Thanks from Chair and close

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the success of the TRA in 2010 - see you next year!

Learn about the history of our area

As many of you will know our TRA (in conjunction with Southwark Council and the Friends of Pasley Park) recently obtained a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to provide heritage signage, explaining the history of the area.

The Project Team responsible for developing the signage are very keen that the boards reflect what local people find interesting about the rich history of the area. To that end, there will be a series of consultation sessions providing opportunities to learn about the history as well as to input into the design of the boards.

The first of these consultation sessions will be held on Saturday 11th December, at 11 am, in Pasley Park itself - and will take the form of a guided walk about the area. For more information, e-mail: pasleyparkhistory@gmail.com

AGM Minutes - December 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA AGM 2010
Minutes
2 November 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Jo (Secretary), Cath (Treasurer), Ada, Andrew, Jeanette, Jenny, John, Megan, Melissa, Lawrence, Anne, Brian, Jean, Fr Moore, Nat Stevens (Housing Manager), Jason Reid (Local Area Housing Officer)

Apologies: Marcus (Vice-Chair), Sue

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Approval of last year’s minutes

• Cath proposed the minutes of last year’s AGM be accepted. Jenny seconded

3. Chair’s report

• Tony thanked everyone for attending and noted that it had been a busy year for the TRA. It was noted that getting local residents come to meetings continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the TRA
• Despite this, Tony noted that the TRA continued to have many successes in 09-10, including:
• The improvements to the ‘Lorrimore cut-through’, from the Cleaner, Greener, Safer funding awarded by Southwark Council;
• A very successful summer picnic in the park – Tony thanked Simon and Jeanette for their momentous efforts in preparing the food;
• Fixing the vandalised mosaic in the centre of Lorrimore park with paving;
• Conducting an art project with the students from the John Ruskin school and erecting the art on the electric substation in Lorrimore Park
• Working with Southwark Council and the Friends of Pasley Park to win £8,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding for signs in Pasley Park; and
• Objecting to the planning application for proposed works in Lorrimore Road and agreement that the TRA will be consulted with regard to any exterior materials to be used
• Unfortunately, over the summer there was some vandalism around one of the play areas in the park. This resulted in the park being closed safety purposes for a month over summer whilst the insurance was claimed and repair was completed

4. Treasurer’s Report

• Positive balance, with £1000 due to come out for art project Cath reported that money had been received this year from the Tenant’s Fund, interest on the account and c£400 from ‘the Bill’ for filming in the local area. The council has also reimbursed the cost of the insurance payment for Lorrimore Gardens for 2009 as well as 2010
• Expenditure consisted of refreshments for meetings and the summer picnic, the art project and the paving centrepiece for the park. After auditing, the current account balance stands at £3760.60
• Jeanette proposed the accounts be accepted. Melissa seconded. The accounts were approved
• Tony proposed we continue to use the same Auditor next year. Megan seconded. The auditor was approved

5. Elections for 2010

• The old officers stood down
• Andrew nominated Tony as Chair, Jeanette seconded and it was approved
• Tony proposed that the TRA adjourn the nomination and election of Vice-Chair until the next meeting. Megan seconded and it was approved
• Megan nominated Cath as Treasurer, Jeanette seconded and it was approved
• Members nominated and approved: John, Jenny, Melissa
• Tony nominated Andrew for Area Forum, Megan seconded and it was approved

6. AOB

• Tony noted that there will be a Tenant’s meeting on Saturday 13th November from 9.30 – 4.00pm, with workshops and speakers discussing tenants services / funding. If anyone is interested in attending or more information, please let Tony know
• John raised that the Garden in Carter Place is up for development, with the council having turned down two previous planning applications. For more information or to register any objections, please go to www.carterplace.co.uk
• Cath raised that the Southwark Group of Tenants provide local ICT training if any local residents are interested
• Anne noted that there will be a walkabout with an artist tomorrow (3rd November) around Pasley Park to discuss options for an art project in the park
• Tony informed the meeting that Jason Reid (the new local housing officer) conducts 6 weekly inspections of the local area to identify areas which require improvement. The next meetings on 10th December, 21st January, 4th March. Anyone wishing to join Jason should let Tony know

7. Next meeting

• End of Year Drinks will be held at the Beehive Pub on Carter Street at 7.30pm on 7th December 2010

8. Thanks for Chair and close

Minutes - October 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting 2010
Minutes
5 October 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice-Chair), Cath (Treasurer), Ada, Jenny, John, Megan

Apologies: Andrew, Jo, Simon, Jeanette

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Chair’s report

• Heritage Lottery Fund:
• Tony is working with Southwark Council and the Friends of Pasley Park to complete a ‘permission to start’ form, and apply for the first 50% of the grant. The TRA will contribute £500 and the grant will be £8,000. Next steps are to draft a press release and community consultation, lead by the Cuming Museum, to see what people want to put on the two boards which will be erected in Pasley Park (location TBD)
• Lorrimore Gardens:
• The vandalised surface in the play area has been fixed and the park has been reopened. A Heritage Lottery Fund sign will be erected on the wall backing onto the church, in recognition of the previous award which enabled the installation of the play equipment
• Cleaner, Greener, Safer grant:
• Extra lighting is in place and trees are being planted next month

3. Treasurer’s report

• There is approximately £3,800 in the TRA account
• Cath has sent through the accounts for auditing and these will be ready for the AGM in November

4. AOB

• AGM: Tony called for volunteers to stand for TRA committee positions. Please let Tony know if you have an interest in standing for a position. Tony reminded everyone of the importance of attending the AGM if you can – without a quorum (a minimum of 15 adults from the area), a new committee cannot be voted in and the TRA risks losing funding for next year
• Ada noted that there had been squatters in 1 Lorrimore Square, but that the property is now up for Auction. Tony offered to follow up with the Council

5. Next meeting

• Annual General Meeting, Tuesday 2nd November at 7.30 pm. This meeting will be leafleted, and advertised on the TRA website. Drinks and snacks to be provided

6. Thanks for the Chair and close

Gym in the Park

The Friends of Pasley Park (Surrey Gardens) are intending to apply for funding from the Lottery Community Spaces Fund to install a "Family Gym" in the Park.

A "Family Gym" basically has some equipment similar to indoor gym facilities but will of course be free to use and will be out in the open in the park itself. The idea is for the equipment to be suitable for older children, teenagers, adults and older people.

In order to submit an application, the Friends group needs evidence that the community support the idea. If you would like to give your support to the application, please email pasleypark@yahoo.co.uk saying as much. The Friends of Pasley Park would like to thank you for your help in getting this project off the ground.

Pullens Yard Winter Open Studios 2010

Yes, it may only be the 1st of October today, but cast your mind forward to the beginning of December when many of us will be frantically searching for perfect presents to give to friends and family.

Why not do your shopping locally this year, and buy all your gifts at the Pullens Yard winter open studios? Every year the artists and designers based in the historic, and picturesque, Pullens Yards (Clements Yard, Iliffe Yard and Peacock Yard) throw open their doors for a one-of-a-kind art fair that's been described as "seriously hip!" by The Times.

Great gifts, including teapots, cups, vases, rings, earrings, designer clothes, handmade shoes, paintings, photography, sculpture, books and more will be available direct from those who've made them. Get yourself down there between Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th of December. Opening times, and more info, available from the Pullens Yards website.

Minutes - September 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
7 September 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Jo (Secretary), Cath (Treasurer), Megan (co-Secretary), Simon, Andrew, John, Melissa, Ada, Destiny

Apologies: Marcus (Vice-Chair), Jeanette, Jenny

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Chair’s Report:

• Picnic was a success; with special thanks to Jeanette and Simon who did an amazing job catering for all the attendees
• Tony confirmed that there will be another newsletter produced before the AGM (November) and end of year drinks (ACTION)
• Artwork in the park; all the artwork is now displayed on the electricity substation. Thanks was given to Sue, Simon, Emily and Emma for completing, and installing, the work
• The Big Lottery Fund asked the TRA to complete a questionnaire regarding the funding that was given for the park 10 years ago. Tony completed this, and we have received a Big Lottery sign and stickers to put up in the park (ACTION)
• Tony explained that the park has been closed due to vandalism of the safety flooring by the roundabout. An insurance claim has been made, and we will be liable to pay £100 excess. As soon as the insurance money has been received then we will instruct the work to be completed and then the park will be re-opened
• Heritage Lottery Fund. A meeting to decide on the application is due to take place on 8 September on the Heritage signage. We should hear a decision shortly after that
• There are new notice boards in Pasley Park, which we are able to use to put in TRA notices. Tony has the details and we will use this for the upcoming meetings
• Cleaner, Greener, Safer. The work has started in re-development of the cut-through. The work on the lighting columns has started, and the tree surrounds have been completed. Two trees are due to be replaced
• Development in Lorrimore Road. Tony confirmed that he had met with various councillors and attended a planning meeting. The development will continue to take place, but we will be included in the consultation regarding building material (e.g. bricks). Tony confirmed that as part of the conditions of the build is that no parking permit for Lorrimore Road will be granted, and each house will have one parking space

3. Treasurer’s Report:

• We have approx £3,500 in the bank.
• We have paid Sue for the Art in the Park, and have paid for the roundel.
• £100 will be due for the insurance excess
• Cath is working on getting the signatories changed on the bank account

4. Southwark Democracy Commission:

• Helen Laker from LB Southwark attended to discuss ideas on how the Council can increase public participation and consultation
• Helen shared some of the ideas received so far, e.g. changing timings and locations of current meetings, broadcasting meetings online, themed meetings, etc
• The TRA group shared their thoughts with Helen, who will send the output to Tony for sharing with the TRA (ACTION)

5. Any other business:

• AGM. Tony reminded the group that the next AGM is in November, and that to be quorate at least 15 adults from the area are required to attend. He asked that TRA members let him know when they are available during November so we can pick the best date
• Tony said that all posts are available, and nominations will take place at the AGM. Tony asked that if anyone was interested to let him know
• Tony to contact the council regarding 1 Lorrimore Square, as a concern was raised that squatters are currently in the flat

6. Next meeting – the next meeting will be held on 5 October 2010, 7.30pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square; this meeting will not be leafleted

7. Thanks from the Chair and close

Park Progress

For those of you who weren't around at the time, it may be of interest to know that around 10 years ago now the TRA applied to the Big Lottery Fund for a grant to cover consultation around, and improvements to, Lorrimore Gardens in Lorrimore Square.

The grant application was successful, and has resulted in the park we all see, use and enjoy today. Given the 10 year anniversary (or thereabouts), it's well worth acknowledging the role of the Big Lottery Fund in all of this - without whom, the park could never have been transformed. Big thanks, to the Big Lottery!

In other local parks news, Pasley Park now has brand new notice boards installed at the two main entrances to the park. They look absolutely fantastic, and are testament to the hard work of the Friends and Pasley Park. Just goes to show what can be achieved when a group of people come together and put their minds to something!

Annual Picnic in the Park

Many thanks to all of you who came to the Annual TRA Picnic in the Park at the beginning of July! First year ever that we had no rain (almost...), which certainly seemed to help with turnout as the park was full of people. Once again the bouncy castle was a big hit, whilst the food and drink disappeared as quickly as it arrived.




The picnic was also the official 'launch' of the new artwork in Lorrimore Gardens - provided courtesy of the children at John Ruskin School, under the supervision of Sue. Hopefully you all agree that it looks fantastic, and has brightened up that corner of the park no end. If you missed this quarter's copy of Southwark Housing News, there is a piece in the magazine on the project. You can download it here (see the July version).



Hope you enjoyed the picnic - see you next year!

Friends of Pasley Park

The next meeting of the Friends of Pasley Park group will be held on 29th July, in the Pasley TRA Hall on Stopford Rd, SE17
Go along and hear what they've been up to recently

Minutes - June 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
1 June 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice-Chair), Jo (Secretary), Jeanette

Apologies: Cath (Treasurer), Megan (Co-Secretary), Simon, Jenny, Andrew, John

1. Chair opened meeting, noted apologies

2. Chair’s Report:

• This month has again chased Cleaner, Greener, Safer (CGS). There has been a delay in response due to a delay in response from EDF Energy who are responsible for the lighting. We now have agreement on the lighting from EDF Energy. CGS are estimating that they need approx 2 months to prepare, and then EDF can install the lamp-posts. After this CGS can start the landscaping. Current estimates for project completion are Autumn 2010
• Heritage Lottery Fund Grant for heritage boards
• Met with Steve Callaghan (head of parks team) and we are currently waiting for formal response for sign-off. We cannot submit the final application until this is received.
• Tony will continue to chase for sign-off so that application can be submitted (ACTION)
• Picnic in the Park:
• Article submitted to Southwark Housing News, which will appear in July’s issue
• Picnic submitted as an event on the Southwark Council website
• Cath has organised the bouncy castle and Southwark Community Games (cricket and football)
• Tables and electricity has been organised
• Budget of £100 for food and drinks was agreed
• Jeanette / Jo will order and arrange for food to be prepared (ACTION)
• Tony to speak to John regarding the picnic advertising banner (ACTION)
• Varnishing of the statues in the park:
• Tony / Marcus to look into getting this completed
• Painting of the gates / fences (ACTION):
• Tony has requested a contact at Southwark (through Steve Callaghan), if we don’t receive a response we will look into getting the gates re-painted. (ACTION)
• Lorrimore Road Redevelopment:
• Response to council was submitted
• Tony and Marcus have been in touch with 3 local councillors (Neil Coyle, Patrick Diamond and Cathy Bowman). There is a planning meeting on 1st June, and our concerns will be raised through the councillors. They will recommend a delay, in order to enable a site visit which will include local residents.
• We hope to receive an update on 2nd June

3. Treasurer’s Report:

• Have received the tenants fund, and we have paid the insurance

4. Any other business:

• Friends of Pasley Park:
• Tony and Marcus attended the AGM
• The Friends group has received a CGS grant to cover an art memorial to the zoo, and a feasibility study to look into potential development for the future
• Forum is set up to make decisions regarding the park; Tony and Marcus encouraged attendance from our TRA to ensure that our views are considered
• Safer Neighbourhoods Team (for Newington Ward):
• Marcus attended, please see blog for more details
• Next leaflet:
• Marcus to design a newsletter, which will be used in conjunction with the quarterly leaflet
• We will also look to publish this on Southwark Housing for further opportunities to publicise the TRA/TRA events through Southwark Housing News and Southwark Life
• Plants for the church:
• Marcus will order the plants using the previously agreed budget of £100

5. Next meeting – the next meeting will be held on 6 July 2010; this will be the picnic and held in Lorrimore Square Park

6. Next formal meeting Tuesday 14 September, 7.30 pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square

7. Thanks from the Chair and close

Kennington Village Fete - 2010

Kennington Village Fete will be taking place, once again, in Cleaver Square (or St Anselm's Church if wet) on Sunday, 13th June from 12.30 - 4.00 pm.

It looks to be a packed programme, with plenty to do, buy and eat. Fingers crossed for good weather!

Annual Picnic in the Park

As many of you who have been here for a while will know, the TRA runs a Picnic in the Park every July.

It's always a great evening, with free food, drink - and entertainment for the kids (including a bouncy castle, plus cricket and football).

This year's picnic will be held from 6.00 pm on Tuesday, 6th July in Lorrimore Gardens - the park in Lorrimore Square.

Hope to see you there!

Minutes - May 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
4 May 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice-Chair), Cath (Treasurer), Jo (Secretary), Megan (co-Secretary), Simon, Janette, John, Sue, Melissa, Mariam
Apologies: Jenny, Andrew, Abbas

1. Chair opened meeting, noted apologies

2. Chair’s Report:

• Chased Cleaner, Greener, Safer (CGS) over timing of work, no response yet. He will continue to chase (ACTION)
• Heritage Lottery Fund Grant for heritage boards:
  Final costs and information regarding consultation process received from Cumming Museum. The consultation process will involve at least 2 adult and 1 child workshop, including a walkabout of the area
  Meeting planned for 18/05/2010 with project team and Southark council parks department for parks sign-off, and confirmation that they will maintain the signs
• Final application to be submitted at the end of May
• Tony handed out copy of application; it may take up to 1 year from approval for the project to be completed
• Picnic in the Park:
• Tony has contacted Southwark Life with regards to covering the Picnic in the Park in July. Have received a positive response from Southwark Housing News, who will cover the event and art project.
  Sue to send photos of the children working on the art project. (ACTION)
• Deadline for providing information to Southwark Housing News is 28 May
• Agreed date for picnic will be 6 July, starting at 6pm
• Cath to organise children’s entertainment including bouncy castle, and investigate Southwark community games (ACTION)
  Volunteers for food preparation are Janette, Simon, Sue, Megan and Cath (ACTION)
• Tony to speak to Graham regarding use of electricity and tables
• Website - nearly 500 visitors to website since launch
• Film location - most websites are looking for properties not entire locations; will continue to look

3. Treasurer’s Report:

• Positive balance, with £1000 due to come out for art project

4. Any other business:

• Art Project:
• 12 children involved. Sue has been enlarging templates and preparing the boards
• Boards in the electricity sub-station have been taken down
• Sue to put up notice on sub-station with an invitation to send drawing to Sue, in case local children using the park also want to take part (ACTION)
• Will review whether to grow climbers (e.g. ivy) up sub-station
• Sculptures in the park / Park maintanence:
• Have received an offer to varnish them
• John to agree and arrange (ACTION)
• Tony to write to Southwark council to get them to paint the park fence (ACTION)
• Redevelopment of 113 Lorrimore Road:
• Tony explained the proposed redevelopment, which will be 4 x 5 bed houses, designated as affordable housing
• The consultation ended at the end of April
• Tony has emailed the council to inform them of the TRA meeting, and that we will submit a response as a group after this meeting.
• Issues that will be raised in the response:
• Parking – this will increase strain on current limited parking in Lorrimore Road
• Architecturally in keeping / character of area / currently not many other large properties in area
• Potential of space to cater for more families
• How will local area benefit, e.g. TRA hall
• Lack of response from statutory bodies, e.g. environment department
• Agreed that the TRA recognises the need for housing, but above points need to be answered
• Tony to email response, so that everyone can comment before formally submitting (ACTION)
• Engineering works for Northern Line causing more people outside tube at the weekends:
• Marcus informed that council are putting new bins outside the tube and will ensure that these are emptied more regularly
• Marcus warned of ‘taxi touts’ at the weekend
• General bins on Lorrimore Road - Marcus has chased the council, and has not received a response yet
• Safer Neighbourhoods meeting - Marcus will attend this meeting on 26 May; which will be discussing safer neighbourhoods
• Leaseholder Forum - Megan raised that she had received a nomination form. Megan to show Tony the letter. Tony to investigate (ACTION)
• Housing Area Forum - John offered up a place at the forum. Our TRA is not regularly in attendance.

5. Next meeting – the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 June, 7.30 pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square. This meeting will not be leafleted, but will be advertised via e-mail and on the website as normal.

6. Thanks from the Chair and close.

Spring Plant Sale

It's that time of year again...

For every Saturday and Sunday in May, the Walworth Garden Farm will be running its annual plant sale where a variety of bedding plants, herbs and small shrubs (all grown by trainees at the Farm itself) will be available to buy at great prices

The Farm (located on the corner of Braganza Street and Manor Place) will be open starting this week on the 1st, with staff on hand to chat about the work of the Farm in general as well as to offer gardening tips and advice.

Let's hope the weather stays nice for it!

Minutes - April 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
6 April 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice-Chair), Cath (Treasurer), Jo (Secretary), Megan (co-Secretary)
Apologies: Jenny, John, Sue

1. Chair opened meeting, noted apologies

2. Chair’s Report:

• Confirmed that he has been in contact with Cleaner, Greener, Safer (CGS), and has confirmed that we want to include lighting. The £15k will be spent on trees, the surrounds, installing lights and cleaning the area (there will be no planters). CGS have responded positively, and we are awaiting an update on timing of the work
• No update on notice boards; waiting for both Southwark council and Cumming museum to respond with information. Tony to chase
• Discussion around The Bill being cancelled, and possibility of getting onto a ‘location database’
• Tony and Megan completed Co-Op bank account form in order to register as signatories. Cath to organise for John to sign, and to take completed form to Co-Op

3. Treasurer’s Report:

• Nothing to report

4. Any other business:

• Jo bought Training Skills programme that is offered by Southwark council. Tony to post on website
• Invoice received for insurance; Cath has filed for the records
• Art Project. Cath confirmed that Sue will be running the project, and that Sue and Cath have met with the Art Coordinator at the school and have arranged workshops with the children. These will start after Easter, and are anticipated to be completed at end May. The current boards may need to be taken down in the future, Cath will confirm
• Agreed that we will use the summer picnic to launch the art project, and also the roundel
• Tony to look into getting ‘Southwark Life’ involved at the picnic; picnic has been confirmed to be held 1st week July
• Tony to review September meeting date, and confirm when it will take place
• Marcus confirmed that there has been no response from council regarding the bins

5. Next meeting – the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 4 May, 7.30 pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square. This meeting will be leafleted (Megan to organise) and refreshments will be provided

6. Thanks from the Chair and close

TRA Training

Southwark Council kindly provide training each year for TRA members, to help with the smooth running of the organisation. Training is currently being offered for:

All sessions will be held at the Nunhead and Peckham Rye Area Office, Talfourd Road, Peckham, SE15 5NY.

If you think you might be interested in attending any of these sessions, please contact the Chair via this link.

Minutes - March 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
2 March 2010

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Marcus (Vice-Chair), Cath (Treasurer), Jo (Secretary), Megan (co-Secretary), Jenny, John
Apologies: Melissa, Jeanette, Simon

1. Chair opened meeting, noted apologies and thanked Marcus for chairing the last meeting

2. Chair’s Report:

• Tony has updated the Surrey Gardens TRA website with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) pre-application information as agreed at the February meeting. Next step in the process is to finalise the project plan on Monday 8th March to complete the application requirements

3. Treasurer’s Report:

• Nothing to report

4. Any other business:

• Marcus contacted the Community Payback scheme to request support in ground clearing at the back of St Paul’s churchyard. Next step is to agree a date with Community Payback and Grahame
• Marcus contacted the council to request:
• A bin for the corner of St Paul’s churchyard and;
• A bin for the end of Lorrimore Rd, next to recycling bins where a significant amount of rubbish is dumped
• Still awaiting a response from the council
• The Cleaner, Greener, Safer (CGS) programme have been in touch with Tony and provided the following information:
• A plan to plant new trees and re-pave the existing area of the cut through around the trees
• That new lighting cannot be incorporated within the existing budget and plans as they stand
• That planters can be incorporated
• Tony agreed to request more information from CGS on how the £15,000 CGS funding will be allocated, and to try and incorporate lighting into the plan – which was felt by the TRA to be an essential part of the original application
• The mosaic refurbishment in Lorrimore Gardens, Lorrimore Square has been completed. Tony posted pictures of the roundel onto the TRA website. John confirmed that the contractor had been paid upon completion. Jenny has planted some new plants into the borders in Lorrimore Gardens. A big thank you from the TRA to Jenny and John for planning and managing the project, and for the additional planting
• Artwork for the electric substation:
• Sue has submitted a proposal for the art project on the electricity substation in Lorrimore Square, with a cost of £1,000
• The cost depends upon assistance from volunteers to take down and replace the pictures once complete
• The TRA voted to approve the proposal
• Tony to e-mail Sue to give the go-ahead
• Cath to liaise with the school and Sue to plan next steps
• Cath noted that the TRA need to add an additional cheque signatory for the TRA bank account. Cath will leave the form with Tony to complete, to become the additional signatory
• Tony noted that scaffolding had been erected without notice outside 16 and 17 Lorrimroe Square. The contractors also had no ID and no proof of their instruction from the council. Jeanette and Tony both pursued this with the council and with Councillor Caroline Pidgeon, who has tried to chase this internally
• John offered to raise this at the next West Walworth Housing Forum meeting
• John noted that there is a police meeting in Pasley TRA Hall at the end of March
• Cath noted that there may not be consistency in council tax banding in the area, and that TRA members can take the opportunity to compare bandings and assess if there is an opportunity to challenge

5. Next meeting – the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 April, 7.30 pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square. This meeting will not be leafleted, but will be advertised on the TRA website and via e-mail

6. Thanks from the Chair and close

Friends of Pasley Park

The next meeting of the Friends of Pasley Park group will be held on 25th March, in the Pasley TRA Hall on Stopford Rd, SE17

Go along and hear what they've been up to recently

Heritage Lottery Fund Application

Many of you know that the area of Southwark in which we live has a rich history, going back many centuries. Last summer, aspects of this history were acknowledged by the Southwark Council event in Pasley Park (Surrey Gardens), based around the zoo that used to be located there until the latter part of the 19th century.

Following an idea that came out of the TRA last year, the Chair has been working with representatives from the Friends of Pasley Park, The Cuming Museum and Southwark Council on an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund. If granted, the fund will be used to develop two historical boards to be located within Pasley Park - helping to raise awareness amongst the local community of the history of the area.

An initial consultation letter has already been sent to various local groups, councillors and organisations asking for their support, and the project team has met on several occasions to discuss the application in detail. Fuller consultations with the wider community (helping to develop the actual boards themselves) will be conducted if and when the grant is awarded. Stay tuned for more details!

Park Improvements II

For those of you who haven't seen it yet (and, let's face it, it's hardly been picnic in the park weather) here's the new roundel in the park - all finished in next to no time at all!




Looking good! Hope you agree.

This is just the first of many projects that we have planned for this year to be delivered. Come along to the next TRA meeting to find out more!

Park Improvements

Many of you will have noticed the tarpaulin that's covering what once was the mosaic area, in the centre of Lorrimore Gardens, Lorrimore Square. The great news is that this signals the start of the refurbishment of the area.

Unfortunately, over the years, the mosaic had become damaged and was beginning to look unsightly.



The plan is to install something much more hard-wearing, and yet still attractive, which will last for years to come - looking something like this...

It won't be long until you get to see it in the flesh, as work is expected to only take a few more weeks. We hope you like it!

Minutes - February 2010

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
2 February 2010

In attendance: Marcus (Vice-Chair), Cath (Treasurer), Jo (Secretary), Megan (co-Secretary), John, Paul
Apologies: Tony (Chair), Jenny, Andrew

1. Vice-Chair opened meeting and noted that he would Chair the meeting on Tony’s behalf. Tony, Jenny and Andrew sent their apologies

2. Chair’s Report (delivered by Vice-Chair):

• Marcus provided an update on the pre-application that Tony has submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to provide Historical Boards for Pasley Park. Tony has been working with the friends of Pasley Park, Southwark Council and the Cuming Museum to prepare the pre-application form. Letters have been sent to approx 20 community representatives (faith groups, TRAs, council representatives, schools and local organisations) to consult and gather input. Around 5 responses have been received so far. If the pre-application is approved, there will be further work to prepare the formal application. HLF have acknowledged the pre-application and suggested improvements – work is now underway on the full application, which should happen in the next few weeks. Tony will see if he can put relevant information on the website. John noted that the Durning Library may be able to assist with content for the historical boards. Marcus noted that the Cuming Museum has agreed to provide content for the proposal and will be involved with workshops with local people to help inform and generate content
• Marcus reported that Tony and Jo had worked up and submitted the TRA Tenants’ Fund application for 2010. Confirmation of receipt has been received from the Council

3. Treasurer’s Report:

• Cath has received reimbursement from the council for the park insurance for 2009. Cath now has the new contact details for the appropriate council representatives, so reimbursement should be faster this year
• The TRA currently has almost £6000 in the tenants’ fund, with just over £2,208 (incl VAT) committed to the refurbishment of the mosaic area in Lorrimore Gardens, Lorrimore Square

4. Any other business:

• Cath raised the fact that Art in the Park have not come back with a revised quote for the art project with the John Ruskin school to re-do the paintings on the electricity sub-station in Lorrimore Gardens. It was agreed that Cath would not chase Art in the Park again, but seek quotes from other sources
• Mosaic Refurbishment in Lorrimore Gardens, Lorrimore Square: John reported that work commenced this week (w/c 1st February, 2010) and presented an updated plan with minor changes to the design, which were approved by the group. Work will take a few weeks to complete
• Marcus proposed that the TRA purchase some bulbs to plan in the St Paul’s Churchyard. This was approved by the group with a budget up to £100
• Marcus proposed contacting the Community Payback scheme to request support in ground clearing at the back of the St Paul’s Churchyard
• Marcus to contact the council to request:
• a bin for the corner of the St Paul’s Churchyard
• a bin for the end of Lorrimore Road next to recycling bins where a significant amount of rubbish is dumped
• Cath to e-mail Caroline regarding the temporary tarmac which was put down on Carter Street, but has not been replaced by paving
• John has been attending West Walworth Housing Forum and offered to raise any questions on behalf of the Surrey Gardens TRA members

5. Next meeting – the next meeting will be held on Tuesday 2 March, 7.30 pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square. This meeting will not be leafleted, but will be advertised on the TRA website and via e-mail

6. Thanks from the Vice-Chair and close