Author: Neil Clasper

Charity pub quiz this Wednesday at the Royal Oak

Neil Clasper
The quiz night takes place at the Royal Oak on Wednesday

There’s another charity pub quiz at the Royal Oak on Charlton Lane this Wednesday, 15 December. Quizmaster PAUL BREEN explains more….

An impromptu pub quiz is taking place at The Royal Oak pub next Wednesday. This is an attempt to raise money for charity and to support an elderly lady whose small dog got attacked by a greyhound in Charlton Park. The quiz organisers are going to divide all funds 50-50 between a greyhound rescue charity and the injured dog’s veterinary bills.

As part of the fundraising venture Charlton Athletic have donated a jersey, signed by the current team, for the raffle that will take place on the quiz night.  A number of other raffle prizes will be available on the night. Tickets for this draw are available in The Royal Oak.

Everyone is welcome on a night that is expected to once again provide great entertainment. The quiz costs five pounds per player with a maximum of five players per team. Last time around, we raised over three hundred pounds for Maryon Park Community Garden and we hope for a similar turnout this time around.

The quiz takes place on Wednesday 15th December from 7.30pm onwards but patrons are asked to turn up as early as possible.

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An Evening with the Alexandra Players: Drama returns to Charlton after lockdown

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News in from local amateur dramatics group THE ALEXANDRA PLAYERS as they return to the stage this week:

Come and support your fabulous local amateur dramatics group on their first show post-lockdown!

From Wednesday 28th – Saturday 31st July 2021, we will be bringing to you 4 fabulous evenings of entertainment. Tickets £10 and will include a drink for your refreshment and a programme. Curtain up at 7.45pm (Doors open at 7.15pm).

CAST INCLUDES ALL YOUR REGULAR FAVOURITES
Keith Hartley, Sue McGeehan, Jackie Hartley, Alex Parker, Adam Alexander, Roy Moore, Mark Higgins, Emma Hickey, Liz Moss, Deborah Pike, Janet Sweet and Louise Gaul

Although Covid restrictions have been eased, for your comfort and safety – the hall will be at half capacity (only 40 tickets will be available for each performance) and we will unfortunately be unable to accept cash or sell tickets for this production on the door. Seats in the hall will be arranged to accommodate bubbles and so tickets must be bought online and in advance so that we know exactly how many people will be in attendance.

The box office is now open – call 07889 782 819 to book your tickets.

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Charlton House walled gardens event and makers walking trail this Sunday

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Old Pond Garden
Old Pond Garden at Charlton House

News in from Charlton & Blackheath Amateur Horticultural Society (CABAHS) about a family-friendly event at Charlton House this Sunday, 18th April.

Charlton House walled gardens will be open to the public for the first time in over a year. Please bring friends and family along. There is a free Easter trail for the children, with a chocolate prize. This is also the opportunity to see the new planting scheme at the Old Pond Garden, and admire the HUGE effort that the volunteers have made in the Long Borders too. We will have the plans and history on show. There will also be a small plant sales table.

The Horticultural Society’s Spring Show has been cancelled, but there will be some vase displays on show.  The Green Goddess pop-up pub will be at Charlton House on the same day (book in advance).

Also on Sunday will be the “Around the Corner Market” walking trail to craft makers’ houses around Charlton, organised by The Corner At 96. You can view the map of the trail with details of the participants here.

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Christmas shopping in SE7: Local makers showcased by The Corner @ 96

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News in from our friends at the Corner @ 96 on Bramshot Avenue about their latest endeavour to promote local producers during the Christmas shopping season.

The Corner @ 96 is supporting local makers, bakers and artists in the lead up to a Christmas like no other. We are showcasing lots of amazing local talent in our windows and have compiled a directory to help you to shop locally and shop handmade this Christmas.

We really want people to experience the personal touch and pleasure that comes from buying directly from the maker, many sellers are offering free local delivery or collection as well as postage and and gift wrapping options to make completing that gift list even easier!

We also have a walking trail this Saturday from 10am to 5pm where you can meet some of the makers.

The Corner @ 96 is on the corner of Sherington Road and Bramshot Avenue.

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Charlton Lido: November pool hours announced and Swim Doctor returns

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Charlton Lido at dawn

Today brought good news for Charlton Lido swimmers with the announcement that the current opening times will be extended through November. In previous years the timetable has been cut back in winter with the heated pool closed on some weekdays. The centre was one of the first to reopen after lockdown and has been busy since with swimmers taking the opportunity to exercise outdoors.

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The pool opening times are:

  • Monday-Friday: 6.30am to 8.30pm
  • Saturday-Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Advanced booking is necessary, through the website or Better app.

Swim Doctor returns

We’ve also learnt that the centre’s popular Swim Doctor sessions will restart in November – a chance for adults to improve their swimming technique and fitness. Booking opens October 28th via the app or website, with the first sessions starting Tuesday 3rd November at 9:30am, then Friday 7am & Saturday 11am. Spaces will be limited and must be pre-booked.

In other lido news, the pool covers were recently replaced, which has – in this writer’s experience at least – improved the average water temperature, particularly in the mornings.

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Charlton House reopens for meetings, weddings and groups

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Charlton HouseNews in from ROYAL GREENWICH HERITAGE TRUST as they start to reopen Charlton House to the public.

Royal Greenwich Heritage trust have been carefully monitoring the pandemic and rate of Covid-19 over the past six months. We are pleased to be able to announce that Charlton House has reopened to the public for pre-booked meetings, weddings, and groups.

To help ensure physical distancing and a safe, comfortable experience for our visitors and staff, we will be limiting the numbers of visitors to the house in line with government guidelines. 

These numbers are: 

  • up to 30 maximum for business meetings and legal gatherings
  • up to 15 maximum for weddings
  • up to 15 maximum for community and support groups

These numbers include RGHT staff and service operators and we will also be asking that all visitors to the house book their visit via telephone or email.

We have been preparing for weeks to safely reopen and are confident in the measures we’ve put in place for a safe reopening. We will continue to follow government guidelines, in addition to the following visitor guidelines to help keep you, our staff, and our community safe:

  • physical distancing reminders
  • hand sanitation stations
  • asking visitors and staff to wear a face covering whilst moving around the building
  • cleansing and sanitising protocols
  • introduction of a one way system

The safety of our visitors, staff and community is our top priority. To enquire about placing a meeting, wedding or group please email office@rght.org.uk or call 020 8856 3951.

We very much look forward to safely welcoming you back to Charlton House.

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Maryon Park Community Garden: ‘socially-distanced plant and jam sale’ this weekend

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Maryon Park Community Garden

We’ve not had too many notices about real-life community events recently, what with one thing and another, so we’re very pleased to relay news of Maryon Park Community Gardens’ annual harvest event:

Instead of our usual ‘Urban Harvest Open Day’ event, this year there will be a ‘socially-distanced’ stall at the Community Garden Gates on Saturday 19th September, 1-4 pm.

The ‘Plant and Jam” sale will feature Aloe Vera, Geraniums, Salvias, Small Cacti, Damson and Wild Plum Jams. The stall will be set up at the garden’s double gates and pop-up shop.

All donations will go to the work of the Community Garden and Forest School.

How to find Maryon Park Community Garden

Access from the main park gates next to the park keeper’s lodge. Address: 126 Maryon Rd, London SE7 8DH.

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