Free one-day workshop: Introduction to herbal medicine

Walworth Garden Farm is offering a free workshop (to anyone aged 19+) on herbal medicine.

This one-day workshop will take a brief look at the history and politics of western herbal medicine, then look at traditional uses of some common kitchen herbs and wild growing plants. The workshop will explore one herb more fully in depth and then look at the different ways of preparing and using herbs, including making an ointment. Places are limited.

The workshop will take place on Tuesday May 10th and June 14th, 10 am to 3pm, at Walworth Garden Farm.

To book please phone: 0207 582 2652
or email: womenshealthproject@yahoo.co.uk

Minutes - April 2011

Surrey Gardens TRA General Meeting
Minutes
5 April 2011

In attendance: Tony (Chair), Cath (Treasurer), Jenny, John, Brian, Melissa, Andrew, Natalie

Apologies: Marcus (Vice-Chair), Megan (Secretary), Alison, Trenton

1. Chair opened meeting

2. Chair’s Report:

Whilst not a TRA event, Tony thanked all those who attended for going to the Picnic in Pasley Park on Saturday 2nd – and reiterated thanks to Alison for all her hard work organising the whole thing. There was a great turnout, helped by good weather. Alison has confirmed an interest in helping with the TRA’s picnic in July

Tony confirmed that the Heritage Signage project for Pasley Park continues to be delayed due to the TRA’s main contact with the Council (Emma Longman) having, unfortunately, been made redundant. Tony confirmed that costs had been sought from three companies but, due to some of these not being able to supply a cost, the Council would have to approach at least one more company for a quote. Tony confirmed that a meeting is due to take place with the Project Team and Emma’s former manager next week (either Monday or Tuesday to be confirmed)

A local resident has e-mailed the Chair regarding potentially closing Lorrimore Gardens overnight, every night. Whilst the TRA agreed it did not have capacity to handle this via members, Tony did agree to approach Southwark Council about getting the park on to the rota for regular closure at night. Tony to action

Tony confirmed that, despite numerous e-mails to Southwark Council, there is still no news regarding the Tenant’s Fund for 2011. Tony informed the meeting that, ordinarily, the TRA would receive application papers after the AGM in November and that the process would typically be resolved by March. Cath suggested that some other TRAs had already reported receiving their money for 2011. Cath also reminded the meeting that the Tenant’s Fund is paid for by all local Tenants and Residents and that therefore, in effect, the TRA is simply asking for that money to come back into the community as is owed. Tony to follow up with the Council once again and report back. Andrew to ask other TRAs if they have received funding at the next Housing Area Forum, and to ask what support they might be able to lend to our TRA in discussions with the Council

3. Treasurer’s Report:

We have £6,819.41 in the bank, of which £4,000 is Heritage Lottery Fund money

Cath reminded the meeting that insurance for Lorrimore Gardens is due to be paid next month – this would typically be paid from the Tenant’s Fund, which is now overdue

4. Any other business:

There was no other business

5. Next meeting

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 3 May 2011, 7.30pm in St Paul’s, Lorrimore Square; this meeting will not be leafleted, but will be advertised via the website and via e-mail as normal

6. Thanks from the Chair and close

Woodcarving for beginners

Stuck for something to do on Sunday? Why not try your hand at woodcarving? Walworth Garden Farm are offering a free "woodcarving for beginners" workshop, this Sunday (April 3rd, 11 am - 3 pm) - for everyone aged 8 - 80!

Tim Norris (who sculpted the animal totem poles in Lorrimore Gardens) will be accompanied by Arthur Demowbrey (sculptor in residence at the Farm). It should be a great opportunity to learn a new skill.

Please contact rebeccascott@walworthgardenfarm.org.uk (or phone: 020 7582 2652) to book your place.

Art for Pasley Park

Though not a TRA project itself, it may interest you to know that following our consultation session (run by the TRA for the history signage project) that a decision has been made on the artistic seating for Pasley Park.

Reflecting the history of the site, and following a final vote at a recent Friends of Pasley Park meeting, one of the 'ostrich' options has been selected to be developed.

It should be a great addition to the park!

There will be a further meeting on 4th April from 6.30 pm at the Cuming Museum, where a clearer idea of the finished product will be presented.

Art in Pasley Park

Aged between 8 and 17 and fancy something to do on Monday afternoons/evenings? A new programme of mosaic making, outdoor art and planting is kicking off in Pasley Park - from 5 - 7, every Monday (meeting at the Pasley TRA Hall, Stopford Rd). See the flyer below for more details!

Picnic in Pasley Park

Local resident Alison, who lives on Carter Street, is organising a picnic in Pasley Park - so that the community can get to know each other better. There will be lots of activities for the kids (including face painting and balloon animals) - all you need to do is bring a dish!

The picnic will be held in the park itself (or in Pasley TRA Hall on Stopford Rd if wet) on Saturday 2nd April, from 12.00 until 2.00 pm.

If you would like to attend, please contact Alison on locallunch@yahoo.co.uk.

Heritage consultation

The main stage of the consultation around heritage signage is now completed - thanks to all who attended! In particular, there was a fantastic turn out to the TRA meeting/consultation session on Tuesday 1st.



Themes emerging from the consultation have been collated together in a short report. See the heritage signage website for more details, and stay tuned for next steps.