West Norwood artists Open House 11/12th and 18/19th May weekends

As part of Dulwich Festival many West Norwood artists are opening their studios to  visitors over  the next two weekends. To inspire, browse and buy! Ceramics, prints, textiles, paintings, jewellery, crafts … all on our doorstep.

Mike Burles, Benet Spencer, Melissa Pritchard, Christopher W Millar, Miranda Payne, Marcus Berns, Rachel Glittenberg, Carys Davies, Michael Ruh & Natascha Wahl and  Liz Emitage  are all at Parade Mews, off Norwood Rd  SE27 9AX – opposite Tulse Hill station.

Ray Stanbrook, Helen Bridges, Lucy Bainbridge, Kerry Eggleton, Emma Lee Cjheung & Carole Murphy, Adam Hemuss & Tessa Horrocks, Chrissy Silver, Jonna X Kangan & Amy Hutchings are all at Bainbridge Studios  in Sydenham Place  SE27 0AP off Lansdowne Hill.

Timothy Sutton , Yair Meshoulam  and Martin Grower are all at East Place SE27 9JW by railway arches off Pilgrrim Hill.

Portico Gallery is open for the 11/12th May weekend at 23 Knights Hill SE27 0HS. Michelle House  and Julia McKenzie are open at Roxburgh Rd SE27 0LE, Diane Eagles at Chapel Rd SE27 0TY, Louise Whalley at Rommany Rd SE27 9PY  and Brian Rogerson at Carnac St SE27 9RR. Judy Hammond, Audrey Hammind & Faranak Chilvers are at Lancaster Avenue SE27 9DZ.

For details see brochure (pdf below)

dulwich open house

Over 50 cultural events are taking place during Dulwich Festival from Friday 10th May to Sunday 19th May  see programme: http://www.dulwichfestival.co.uk/programme

A revamp for West Norwood theatre

Bob Callender of SLT with the theatre plans

South London Theatre have persuaded the Heritage Lottery Fund to invest in the South London Theatre building on Norwood High Street SE27 9NS. The theatre is based in a Victorian fire station and restoration should be ready for early 2015 if all goes well . In the meantime the theatre has to raise another £250k .So to support our local theatre – become a member and  see the shows http://www.southlondontheatre.co.uk.

Or simply donate via http://www.justgiving.com/sltrestoration

Volunteer at 2013 Crystal Palace Festival

The 7th Crystal Palace Overground Festival is recruiting for volunteers to help out at this year’s must-go-to event which kicks-off with a wide-range of fringe events at venues around Crystal Palace on June 27th and 28th, with the main festival hubs at Westow Park on Saturday June 29th and the Upper Norwood Triangle on Sunday June 30th.

“We’re looking for passionate, fun-loving volunteers, aged 18 and over to ensure this year’s community arts festival is bigger and better then ever before,” said Cathy Henchion from the volunteer recruitment team.

Volunteer roles include stewarding around the main outdoor stage, supervising the kids’ zone and meeting & greeting visitors. All volunteers will receive full training, and a certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.Other benefits include meeting and socialising with a great bunch of people, and the knowledge that they are contributing to a fantastic festival that showcases the very best that the Crystal Palace community has to offer.

Festival director, Noreen Meehan  says “Volunteering at the festival is a wonderful way for the whole community to come together, it offers an engaging and fun way to give something back to the community.Just 4 hours of your time will help ensure that this year’s event is the best one yet.”

Prospective volunteers should visit www.crystalpalacefestival.org/volunteer  and complete the online form.

Support Rathbone in the 2013 London Marathon

Lawrence Avery runs the Paris 2012 marathon

Rathbone in Chatsworth Way  is one of West Norwood’s  long  established charities  and  provides services  to help  young people and adults with learning disabilities to live independent  lives.
Lawrence Avery is running in the London marathon on  Sunday 21st April  and aiming to raise £1000 for Rathbone. To sponsor Lawrence see: http://www.sponsorme.co.uk/lawrenceavery/lawrence-is-running-the-2013-london-marathon.aspx
Within the next few months Rathbone will be extending its services into mainstream youth work by taking over the running of the Old Library Youth Centre at 16 Knights Hill.
To find out more about Rathbone see: http://www.rathbonesociety.org.uk/

‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’

Chrissy Thirlaway talking about the exhibition

If you missed last week’s successful event enjoyed by many visitors and the artists – then  do drop in to Portico Gallery at 23a Knights Hill SE27 0HS on Saturday 2nd February. Meet the artists over tea & cakes. Open 11am to 5pm

Community Halls Audit

Friends of West Norwood Library and Norwood Forum are seeking an individual or organisation to carry out an audit of bookable community spaces in West Norwood. The audit will aim to include information such as:

• the location of community facilities in Norwood in the area (map available)
• the audit should include  but is not limited to public sector, faith, educational, cultural, private and voluntary sector run spaces
• the footprint/size/capacity of the facility that is available for use by community and voluntary sector organisations
• when it is available for use
• how it is currently used (including non community uses e.g. religious, private parties, education)
• the cost of hire
• type of facilities on offer
• governance and management arrangements
• Disabled access to facilities
• examination of the previous users of the Nettlefold Hall and what their need for space is

If you are interested in being considered to carry out this work, please provide a brief method statement setting out your approach, along with associated costs. This should be sent to info@norwoodforum.org.uk, to be received no later than 5pm on Friday 14th December. It is anticipated that interviews for candidates will be held during the week commencing 17th December. The audit should be completed by January 31st 2013. It is anticipated that the information gathered through the audit process will be used to inform a separate piece of work, the production of an on-line directory, available to the wider community in the Norwood area

Norwood Park Christmas Tree Dressing on 2nd December

On Sunday December 2^nd  the Friends of Norwood Park are inviting people to come along with decorations (home made or donated) and help dress the new Christmas tree planted on the edge of the children’s play area.
The tree has been funded by Western Riverside Environmental Fund (WREF) who manage all Lambeth’s domestic waste. There will be carol singing and refreshments including mince pies and hot drinks in the cafe area between 2pm and 4pm – funded by Lambeth Community Fund

For more information see: http://www.friendsofnorwoodpark.co.uk

Are you a maker in West Norwood?

Come along  to a meeting on  Wednesday 28 November, 6-8pm, at the Old Library 14-16 Knights Hill SE27 0HY.

Makerhood Norwood is new network of local  makers – to support local making and skills, and promote new business and social opportunities for everyone interested in making.

All welcome:

• Makers, whether hobbyist and professional, who are looking to promote their work and  meet other local makers;
• Projects and organisations working in art, craft, food or other-making related areas;
• Local residents  who’d like to join us in running the project.

It’s completely free – please let us know on Eventbrite if you are coming.

More details at http://makerhoodwestnorwood.wordpress.com/

Cinema plans

The council has been working on  plans with City Screen , who run independent cinemas including Clapham Picture House, for a possible cinema in the Nettlefold Hall / Library Centre – beside the cemetery entrance.

Friends of West Norwood Library have arranged  to give local people  a chance to see and comment on the plans at an early stage.

Just drop in to The Old Library, 16 Knights Hill SE27 0HY on Saturday 20^th October between 1pm and 4pm

The Nettlefold Hall / Library Centre has been closed after thieves stole the copper roof in June 2011. The latest plans are that   West Norwood Library goes  back into the Nettlefold and shares the space with a  4 screen cinema,  café and bar.

For detail see: http://www.facebook.com/FOWNL

October is Black History Month

Lambeth has a great programme of events  see brochure for details here.

In West Norwood we have storytelling during half-term week on  Monday  29^th  October at 2.30pm and on Wednesday 31^st October at 3.30pm in West Norwood Library 14 Knights Hill SE27 0HY. All children and families welcome . Free entry.

And a Hip Hop history  by Rashid Nix on the evening of Wednesday 31^st October at 6pm in West Norwood Library.