Two residents' associations working together across Beckenham on your behalf
Silver Cinema at the Odeon is on Tuesday and Thursday every week at 11am and 2pm (it has not changed from Tuesday to Thursday as previously advised). Silver Cinema showings are open to all ages, serve free tea/coffee and biscuits, have no adverts or trailers, and best of all, cost only £3.
Check out what’s on at the Odeon Beckenham . Look out for the Silver Cinema logo on Tuesday and Thursday listings.
The panel meet quarterly and you will be encouraged to voice your views, concerns or words of thanks during an informal public meeting with your local neighbourhood team. The meeting provides an excellent opportunity to not only stay in touch with your local team but really make a difference by setting our objectives to make your ward a better place to live, work, shop or socialise.
The panel is also in need of a Chairperson – this is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead members and be a pivotal contact between the police and your community. If you are interested in this or wish to attend the next ward panel meeting (Date to be confirmed) then please email our local police team at coperscope.snt@met.police.uk
The Copers Cope Residents’ Association has a representative on the panel and we look forward to welcoming you.
Southeastern services for New Beckenham, Clock House, Elmers End and Eden Park to and from Charing Cross will not call at London Bridge from 12 January 2015 until August 2016 due to the London Bridge Station Redevelopment Project.
Our Association and has been contacted by many local people objecting to the closure of the public toilets at Thornton’s Corner. The News Shopper are running an article on this issue and are holding a photo call for those objecting to the closure at 2.30pm, this Sunday 11th January outside the public toilets.
It is likely the Council will recommend closure of the toilets to save money. Very little information has been provided to local people, significantly how much the toilets cost to run, how often they are used, what alternative provisions will be made and how accessible alternative toilet facilities will be. There is also no information about what the Council intend to do with the building once the toilets are closed (in Elmers End the freehold was put up for sale).
We will be lodging an objection to the closure of the toilets noting that local people have not been adequately consulted and that not all relevant information has been considered. We also encourage residents to raise their concerns directly with the Council by 15 January 2015 via email to csc@bromley.gov.uk. Please provide your name and address in your email to the Council so they register your comments officially. You may also wish to cc us in at chairman@coperscope.org.uk and also contact your local councillor(s).
There are only three public toilets remaining in the Borough (Beckenham, West Wickham and Bromley Town), the Council have decided to close Penge public toilets.
It is highly likely the Council will recommend closure of Beckenham’s public toilets. Many residents have raised concerns about the loss of the public toilets especially given the community toilets in the town are inadequate. We encourage residents to raise their concerns directly with the Council by 15 January 2015 via email to csc@bromley.gov.uk. Please provide your name and address in your email to the Council so they register your comments officially. You may also wish to cc us in at chairman@coperscope.org.uk and also contact your local councillor(s).
Limited information is available on the Council’s website, see link below:
CLOSURE OF BECKENHAM, BROMLEY AND WEST WICKHAM PUBLIC TOILETS
Karen Minnis, Head Teacher of Bromley Road Primary School, has passed on many thanks to all at Copers Cope Area Residents’ Association (CCARA) for sharing the Christmas tree so kindly donated to CCARA by Layhams Farm in recognition of the work the Residents’ Association does in organising the regular Market/Christmas On The Green. As clearly seen in the photos, the children loved decorating it!!
Planning is underway for next years events if you have any ideas or would like to get involved please email localmarket@coperscope.org.uk .
See the latest edition of Update at the link below.
The Harris Federation has made its second attempt to secure planning permission, for temporary buildings to accommodate two foundation classes (sixty children), to establish a Primary Academy on the site of its Secondary Academy, off Manor Way. An earlier application was controversially refused over the summer. A permanent school building is planned, to allow it to grow to an expected capacity of 420. The reconstruction of the existing Secondary school buildings, together with the new Primary school accommodation, is in the design stage and will be the subject of future planning applications.
The application for the temporary buildings for the Primary Academy is due to be decided by LBB’s Planning Committee on 8th January 2015.
Meet on mansion steps 1.00pm. Just a short walk around the park in the festive season with a mince pie and a soft drink to keep the cold at bay.
For more information check out www.beckenhamplaceparkfriends.org.uk
The latest issue of Safer Bromley News, the e-newsletter for the Safer Bromley Partnership can be fund at the link below.
Saturday 29 November 2014.
Beckenham celebrates the arrival of the festive season with a day of live entertainment, funfair, the Copers Cope Area Residents’ Association Annual Candlelit Procession, Christmas Lights Switch On and a community sing-a-long. Pass this on to your friends and neighbours, they may like to sign up to the mailing list for events Beckenham Green.
On The High Street
Get your Christmas shopping done in Beckenham, support local shops and enjoy carol singers, the Salvation Army Band and the Haverettes All Girls Marching Band. You may even spot Nanny and Father Christmas and get a free mince pie. Shop Local this Christmas.
On The Green 12 noon to 6pm
From midday, a funfair, hot food and mulled cider to keep you warm. Plus a packed afternoon of festive entertainment on the stage.
Candlelit Procession 4.30pm
The Copers Cope Annual Candlelit Procession is the biggest yet, those little Residents’ Association elves have been busy making 500 free child-safe lanterns, give them your support by joining up. Meet outside the Post Office on Rectory Road at 4.30pm. At at 4.45pm the Haverettes All Girls Marching Band will lead the procession down the High Street to Beckenham Green. Look out for the Carol Singers from our local churches on the way and a very large Candy Cane.
Christmas Light Switch On 5.30pm
Arrive at Beckenham Green to be welcomed by the ringing bells of St George’s Church, and gather in front of the stage for the Switching On of Beckenham’s Christmas Lights at 5.30pm. Look out for song sheets being passed round for the festive sing-a-long extravaganza.
Above details were correct at time of writing but may be subject to change.
DOUBLE LOYALTY POINTS THIS WEEKEND 29 & 30 NOVEMBER
Just Williams are holding a 15% off day (on all items, all day) on Friday, 5th December.
Local residents successfully campaigned against the Council’s proposed closure of Beckenham’s public toilets in 2010. Unfortunately the closure is back on the agenda again and the future of Beckenham’s public convenience will be discussed at the Environmental Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee next year (Tuesday 20th Jan 2015).
The Council has already closed most conveniences elsewhere in the borough. Only Beckenham, West Wickham, Bromley Town and Penge remain. Penge is currently being considered by the Council for closure, with a final decision expected next week.
In place of public conveniences the Council are running the “Community Toilets” scheme, where local businesses are paid to allow members of the public to use their facilities ordinarily reserved for patrons. Bromley Council have already introduced the “Community Toilets” scheme in Beckenham and have been paying for this alongside the public toilets for a number of years. We have over the years received a number of complaints about the “Community Toilets” not being up to scratch or not being accessible. The public toilets have been well maintained and well used.
If you value having public conveniences in the town centre let the Chair of the Environmental Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, the Portfolio Holder and our local councillors know. You can write to them at Bromley Civic Centre, BR1 3UH or email as per the details below.
Check it out on your way to Christmas On The Green with Candlelit Procession.
Saturday 29 November will be jam packed with entertainment in Beckenham. Fair, music and festive refreshments on The Green, carol singers and free Mince Pies in the High Street, a Marching Band leading the Copers Cope Residents’ Association Candlelit Procession through the town and the big Christmas Light Switch On and sing-a-long finale.
Check out the Christmas On The Green web page for further information and timings.
Celebrating the Union – a concert of universally appealing British Music – Saturday 06th December 2014 7.45pm
Ulster Orchestra
The planning of this concert comes at a time when one of our great symphony orchestras, the Ulster Orchestra is fighting for survival. We would like to show our support for this wonderful orchestra, if you would also like to show your support please click this petition link and add your name to the petition there.
Book in advance from The Beckenham Bookshop and St. George’s Church Office (Monday to Friday until 3.30pm). Best seats will be reserved for pre-concert sales. Tickets also available on-line at www.sgco.co.uk and on the door.
Met Briefing Newsletter. Click below for the Bromley edition.
Met Briefing
Bromley Council want your views on what you value most as they make budget savings of more than £60 million in the next four years.
Let them know what you think
Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey to let us know your views by 7 December 2014.
The Hidden Teapot Beckenham Crafty Christmas Market is on Sunday 23 November 1.30pm to 6.00pm at the Beckenham Methodist Church Hall, Bromley Road (on the corner of Bevington Road) Beckenham, BR3 5JE. Find out more at:
Copers Cope Area Residents' Association (CCARA) & West Beckenham Residents' Association (WBRA) 