New website from Walworth Garden Farm

Walworth Garden Farm have launched a new website, full of information on this fantastic local resource.

Check it out for all kinds of info on courses (many of which are free) as diverse as gardening and bee keeping, as well as general bits and pieces on all the work they do in the community and on other projects.

AGM Minutes - November 2009

Surrey Gardens AGM 2009
Minutes
Tuesday 10 November

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Sue (Vice Chair), Katy (Secretary), Cath (Treasurer), Marcus, Jean, Brian, Andrew, Jeanette, Simon, Sarah, Mark, Michael, Kate, Mary, Melissa, Grahame, Jo, Abbas, Chuks (Resident Involvement Officer, Southwark Council)

Apologies: Megan, Simon, Emily

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Approval of last year’s minutes:

• Marcus proposed the minutes of last year’s AGM be accepted, Sue seconded. The minutes were approved

3. Chair’s Report:

• Tony thanked everyone for attending and noted that it had been a busy year for the TRA. Despite some promising attendance at the start of the year, it was noted that getting local residents to come to meetings continues to be one of the biggest challenges faced by the TRA – and is likely to be the largest issue for the incoming committee
• Despite this, Tony noted that the TRA had many successes in 08 – 09, including securing £15,000 of funding from the Cleaner, Greener, Safer Team at Southwark to help improve the “Lorrimore cut-through”, had launched a new website for the TRA and had run successful, and well attended, end of year drinks and a summer picnic in Lorrimore Gardens
• Tony went on to personally thank the members of the current committee for their support over the past year, notably Katy (Secretary – standing down at this AGM) and Cath (Treasurer) for their work

4. Treasurers’ Report:

• Cath reported that money had been received this year from the Tenant’s Fund, interest on the account and c.£1,000 from “The Bill” for filming in the local area. The Council had also reimbursed the cost of the insurance payment for Lorrimore gardens, though the current payment was still outstanding. Cath noted that the issue of insurance payment and reimbursement continues to be an issue with the Council
• Expenditure consisted largely of refreshments for meetings. After auditing, the current account balance stands at approximately £4,000
• Katy proposed the accounts be accepted, Ada seconded. The accounts were approved
• Cath proposed we continue to use the same Auditor next year, Tony seconded. The Auditor was approved

5. Elections for 2009:

• The old officers stood down
• Sue nominated Tony for Chair, Ada seconded and it was approved
• Tony nominated Sue for Vice Chair, Mary seconded. Ada nominated Marcus for Vice Chair, Jean seconded. Sue retracted her nomination and Marcus was approved as Vice Chair
• Tony nominated Jo as Secretary, Marcus seconded and it was approved
• Tony nominated Cath as Treasurer, Marcus seconded and it was approved
• Members nominated and approved: Sue, Jeanette, Katy, Andrew, Jean, Brian, Ada, Mary, Michael, Mark, Sarah, Melissa
• Tony nominated Kate for Area Forum, Sue seconded and it was approved
• Tony nominated Abbas for Area Forum, Sue seconded and it was approved

6. Next meeting – End of Year Drinks. Location and date to be determined. This meeting will be leafleted and advertised on the TRA website. Drinks and snacks will be provided

7. Thanks from Chair and close

Minutes - October 2009

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
13 October 2009

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Cath (Treasurer), John, Jenny, Megan
Apologies: Marcus, Jo, Katy, Andrew

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Chair’s report:

• Tony confirmed that a meeting has been scheduled (on Friday 16th) with the Cleaner, Greener, Safer Team at Southwark Council, and their chosen contractor, in order to discuss possible plans to improve the cut through between Lorrimore Road and Lorrimore Square
• Tony confirmed that he has written to Southwark Council regarding the ongoing problem of young people climbing over the garages near Lorrimore Road. Southwark Council have acknowledged receipt of the complaint – now awaiting a further response

3. Treasurer’s report:

• Nothing to report for October

4. Any other business:

• Cath has contacted John Ruskin School regarding the plan to run an art project, re-doing the paintings that are currently on the electricity sub-station in Lorrimore Gardens. Cath is awaiting a reply with regards to costs
• John reported back on suggestions for the damaged mosaic area that currently sits within Lorrimore Gardens. John to cost up some suggestions for making improvements and report back to the TRA for authorisation
• Tony reminded everyone that the AGM is rapidly approaching and 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

5. Next meeting – Annual General Meeting Tuesday 10 September 2009. This meeting will be leafleted, and will be advertised on the TRA website. Drinks and snacks to be provided

6. Thanks from Chair and close

Annual General Meeting

Though it doesn't seem anything like a year since the last one, our Annual General Meeting is swiftly approaching and is due to be held on Tuesday 10th November 2009, 7.30 pm in St Paul's Church, Lorrimore Square

This is, by far, the most important meeting in the TRA calendar! Please do your very best to attend, as unless 15 adults who live in the area come along on the night we cannot vote in a new committe and our funding will be at risk. It's not all about the meeting though - we'll be providing drinks and snacks on the night, so it should be a fun evening too

A copy of the flyer, which should be coming through your doors very soon, is below. Hope to see you there!

Friends of Pasley Park

A new group has been formed to help protect Pasley Park, securing funding through grants, to make it a better place for everyone. A public meeting will be held on 16th October at 7.30 pm in Pasley Hall, Stopford Rd, off Manor Place, for local people to make suggestions and get involved. Please attend and let them know what you think!

Minutes - September 2009

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
22 September 2009

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Cath (Treasurer), John, Jenny, Melissa, Megan, Anne (Friends of Pasley Park)
Apologies: Marcus, Jo, Katy, Andrew

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Chair’s report:

• Tony confirmed that the TRA’s application for Cleaner, Greener, Safer funding has been successful – Southwark Council have awarded £15,000 to improve the Lorrimore Cut Through. Tony to fix a time with the Council to discuss the project
• Tony thanked everyone for the great turnout and involvement with the Summer Picnic. The event was a real success, attended in good numbers by both adults and children from the local area. Special thanks to Cath and the Adventure Playground for securing the bouncy castle at the last minute

3. Treasurer’s report:

• Cath has secured additional funding (£800) from The Bill for filming that took place in Lorrimore Rd on two separate occasions
• Cath to look into possibility of getting just one of the notice boards (most likely the one on Carter Street) replaced and will report back on costs at the next TRA meeting

4. Any other business:

• Anne from Friends of Pasley Park attended the meeting to discuss this new venture. A meeting will be held on Friday 16th October at 7.30 pm in Pasley Hall, Stopford Rd, off Manor Place. The purpose of the group will be to help protect the park and to make more of the space, for both adults and children. Open meetings will be held once or twice a year, with a newsletter available for a nominal subscription fee. Please attend the meeting if you can in order to offer your own ideas for the park
• Cath complained about children playing on the garages and wall that runs along the back of the houses on Lorrimore Square. Tony to e-mail the council to pass on the complaint
• Cath suggested the idea of an art project with John Ruskin school. Cath to approach the school in order to ascertain costs associated with supplying an artist to help the children re-paint the boards currently displayed on the electricity sub-station. Cath to report back on costs for approval by the TRA
• Tony reminded everyone that the AGM is rapidly approaching and called for volunteers to stand for TRA committee positions. Please let Tony know if you have an interest in standing for a position

5. Next meeting – Tuesday 13th October 2009. This meeting will not be leafleted, though it will be advertised on the TRA website

6. Thanks from Chair and close

Summer fun

Thanks to all of you who attended the summer party in July! We had a great turn out (despite the weather) - the adults enjoying the company and the food, whilst the kids seemed to be enjoying themselves on the bouncy castle...

Here's to next year!

Following hot on the heals of our own summer party, the council held another event in Pasley Park to celebrate the zoo that used to exist there. It was a fantastic day - congratulations to everyone involved. The park was full of people enjoying the various displays, competitions and food available, and was such a success that the council are now looking into holding an annual event in the park - stay tuned for more details!