CLOSURE OF LONDON TRAIN TERMINALS

CLOSURE OF LONDON TRAIN TERMINALS - SATURDAY 26 AUGUST - SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

In case you’re not aware, there will be no train services running to and from London Bridge, Waterloo East and Charing Cross from Saturday 26th August to Saturday 2nd September inclusive.

Cannon Street will also be closed on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August.  

Blackfriars will be closed on Monday 28th August and Saturday 2nd September.  

The closures are due to the major engineering works connected to the modernisation of London Bridge.

If you are planning to travel to central London during this period, you are advised to check alternative routes and allow extra time for your journey.  Further information can be found on the National Rail Enquiries website - click here​

Nuisance due to Garden Bonfires

Bromley Council has produced a leaflet called Nuisance from Bonfires
You can click on the link to download it. The main points are shown below:-

What’s wrong with a good old fashioned bonfire?...

A garden bonfire may seem like a practical way of getting rid of garden waste and other rubbish; but they are not usually the most environmentally or neighbour friendly way and most of the waste could be put to better use.

Public Nuisance
Each year Bromley Council receives a considerable number of complaints from residents
affected by smoke and ash from their neighbours garden bonfire. Smoke and ash prevent your neighbours from enjoying their gardens, opening windows and hanging out washing.

Air Pollution
Bonfires add to air pollution and can produce poisonous and irritating gases.

Dangerous
Fire can spread to fences and buildings and also scorch trees and plants.

Legal Position
There are no bye-laws which control the lighting of bonfires - but under The Environmental Protection Act 1990 smoke and ash from a bonfire causing annoyance to neighbours could be an offence rendering the person having the bonfire liable to prosecution.


Bonfire Code

Remember it is not illegal to have a bonfire and there are no local bye-laws preventing
you having one, however you must not cause a nuisance to your neighbours. A smoky
bonfire or having garden bonfires on a frequent basis may well cause a nuisance and
that can be an offence.

So, if you want to have the occasional garden bonfire - you will minimise the effect on
your neighbours by taking the following precautions...

• Only burn dry materials
• Never burn household rubbish, rubber tyres, plastics, foam, paint, treated or painted fence panels/ or wood.
• Never use solvents such as meths or petrol to light or encourage a fire
• Never have a bonfire in unsuitable weather conditions
• Avoid burning at weekends, bank holidays and when neighbours want to enjoy their gardens
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Douse with water if bonfire becomes a nuisance.

Grove Park Carnival and Chinbrook Meadows Dog Show

Another "HMRC" SCAM

This message was sent via the ​

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association mailing service.  

​If you wish to contact us, e-mail:

 info@bromleynwa.org.uk

​Dear Coordinator,

​Reports are coming through from residents saying that they are being contacted by people claiming to be from HMRC collecting debts. These people claim that you owe them money and you need to pay right away to avoid being arrested and a costly court case.

It seems that they are now trying to convince people that the debt can be paid off if you spend a large amount of money on itunes vouchers to give to them. This has happened a couple of times recently and in one instance they convinced someone to buy £1000 worth of vouchers to pass onto them.

This is a SCAM.

HMRC will never contact you by telephone for payment.

If there are any monies owed HMRC will first send to you a letter. These scammers have been trying to convince people that they have sent a letter but it been returned to them or lost in the post.

HMRC or any other government organisation will NOT ask you to provide any form of payment to them in the guise of any type of vouchers.

If you receive one of these ‘phone calls please call police on 101

Please spread the word about this scam, make people aware and pass on to anyone that you think may benefit, particularly the elderly and vulnerable.​

​

Kind regards,

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association ​

Find us on the Web at: www.bnwa.co.uk

August blooms on the Links Estate

We’re delighted that Lucia Parnell of Portland Road is opening her garden to the public again this year.  Do come along to enjoy tea (or Pimms!) and cakes in beautiful surroundings and support good causes at the same time!  Here Lucia writes about the event.

On Sunday 13th August, the garden at 153 Portland Road will be open to the public from 2.00 to 5.30pm.

All proceeds from the afternoon go to The National Garden Scheme. For those of you who are not familiar with it, The National Garden Scheme supports several key charities, including Macmillan, Marie Curie and Parkinson's UK. Last year it donated £2.7 million to its charities.

This year it celebrates its 90th anniversary so we are keen to raise as much as possible. Admission £4.00, children free

Tea, cakes and Pimms for sale and we have a great Spanish guitarist for the afternoon. We are also selling some lovely Beeswax candles and Kent made honey.

Mature gardens with Buxus, Tree ferns, Pergola, Wisteria, Acers, pond. (Tiny but delightful garden shed!). 4 composters. Front and Rear Gardens Highly Commended by The London Garden Society. 

DO YOU FANCY STRUTTING YOUR STUFF ON THE BOARDS?

Burnt Ash Drama Association (BADA) will be holding an open audition on Tuesday 25^th July for roles in its forthcoming production of ‘Flare Path’ by Terence Rattigan.  See further details below.

Everyone is cordially invited to the OPEN AUDITION for a BURNT ASH DRAMA ASSOCIATION production on TUESDAY 25TH JULY at 8.00PM at ST. ANDREW’S HALL, BURNT ASH LANE, BROMLEY BR1 5AF for the poignant WW2 drama – ‘FLARE PATH’ by Terence Rattigan.

Directed by Karen Rattenbury
Tel: 07949 911102 karenlouise2006bada@gmail.com

With performances from:
THURSDAY 26TH – SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2017

List of Characters
Peter Kyle: English actor & a Hollywood idol. (20's-40's)
Fl Lieutenant ‘Teddy’ Graham: a bomber pilot. (20's-40's)
Patricia Graham: his wife, an actress. (20's-40's)
Count Scriczevinsky: a Polish pilot, serving with the RAF. (20's-40's)
Countess Scriczevinsky: Doris, his wife. (20's-40's)
Sgt ‘Dusty’ Miller: tail gunner. (20's-40's)
Maudie Miller: his wife, a laundry worker. (20's-40's)
Squadron Leader Swanson: RAF officer. (50's)
Corporal ‘Wiggy’ Jones: an airman. (20's-40's)
Mrs Oakes: hotel propieter. (40's – 50's)
Percy: a young lad, hotel worker. (13 – 16)

It is a story of true courage love and loyalty, following a group of airmen and their wives during the course of one day. Set in 1942 at the Hotel Falcon near an RAF Bomber Command airbase on the Lincolnshire coast during the Second World War, it involves a love triangle between a pilot – Teddy, his actress wife – Patricia and a famous film star, Peter Kyle (her ex-lover). An unexpected and very dangerous bombing mission over Germany ensues, pitting emotional conflict on the ground with aerial combat in the skies.
I can't wait to hear from you all and make this an awesome production by bringing this wonderful play to life. If you are interested but are unable to make the audition, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Karen Rattenbury.

Do you own a Hotpoint Fridge Freezer?

This message was sent via the ​

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association mailing service.  

​

​Dear Coordinator,

The Metropolitan Police stated today that a Hotpoint FF175BP fridge freezer has been identified as the initial source of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Owners of a Hotpoint fridge freezer model FF175BP (White) and FF175BG (Graphite) should call the manufacturer's freephone hotline on 0800 316 3826 to register their details for further information.

If you think you may have an affected model please contact the manufacturer on the above number 

or click this link which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/hotpoint-fridge-freezer

Kind regards,

Bromley Neighbourhood Watch Association ​