Crucial Public Meeting on Streatham Transport

ISSUE 27 NOVEMBER 2016
PUBLIC MEETING ON STREATHAM TRANSPORT
VETERAN CAR RUN
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CONTENTS
5 Streatham Round Up
7 Parish Pump – Cine South from Streatham
Free Film Festival.
8 Soap Box, The Dire State of Streatham's
Transport
11 History, the London-Brighton Veteran Car
Run.
14 Meet ThinkTank, operators of the new
theatre in Streatham Hill.
18 Streatham Storm –top ladies' ice hockey
team.
20 Safer A23 Campaign
26 Property
29 One Night Only-a very special event at the
Streatham Hill Theatre.
32 What's On.
34 Streatham Ice Hockey news.
36 Police Update.
37 Directory. 38 Useful numbers.
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Let’s bring
Crossrail 2
Streatham
Join us at a public meeting to hear the
latest update on the Crossrail2Streatham
campaign. This will be chaired by
Christian Wolmar, transport expert
and journalist.
We must now focus on lobbying Sadiq Khan
and his head of transport to compel CR2 to
review thoroughly the case for Streatham:
› Go to www.streathamaction.org.uk
and click on CR2 petition.
› In no more than 100 words please let
Sadiq know why you believe it is vital that
CR2 come to Streatham. Key facts will be
shown there to help with your response.
We shall then provide a synopsis of these
comments received at the public meeting,
open up the meeting to receive additional
comments and present the comments as
part of our petition to Sadiq.
Please encourage everyone to add their
comments to the petition and to attend
the public meeting on 29 June.
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UP
Arrival
7.30pm Thursday 24th November
Destination
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Crucial Public Meeting
on
Streatham Transport
Let’s bring
Crossrail 2
Streatham
Join us at a public meeting to hear the
latest update on the Crossrail2Streatham
campaign. This will be chaired by
Christian Wolmar, transport expert
and journalist.
We must now focus on lobbying Sadiq Khan
and his head of transport to compel CR2 to
review thoroughly the case for Streatham:
› Go to www.streathamaction.org.uk
and click on CR2 petition.
› In no more than 100 words please let
Sadiq know why you believe it is vital that
CR2 come to Streatham. Key facts will be
shown there to help with your response.
We shall then provide a synopsis of these
comments received at the public meeting,
open up the meeting to receive additional
comments and present the comments as
part of our petition to Sadiq.
Please encourage everyone to add their
comments to the petition and to attend
the public meeting on 29 June.
Arrival
7pm, Wednesday 29 June
Destination
Hideaway
2 Empire Mews
Streatham
London SW16 2BF
Departure
9pm
UPdaTE
With Chuka Umunna MP
On the agenda
rail - rail devolution,
current service delivery,
proposed service
changes from 2018,
roads - with a focus
on A23 safety, buses,
cycling
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Both ITV News and
Sky News on Tooting
Common covered the
issue of Wandsworth
Council plans to chop
down Chestnut Avenue. The Friends of
Tooting Common already have over 4,000
signatures on their Stop the Chop petition.
Welcome to Ben Kelly, new horticultural
apprentice with the Streatham Common Co-
operative (SCCoop).
We get the ‘ump with Lambeth sometimes,
but we’re pleased to hear there’s a new
reporting app coming from them via which
we will be able to use to report all manner of
things to the council including fly-tipping.
There are competing narratives on the
rumoured demise of Lambeth’s Noise
Enforcement Unit with reports that
they haven’t attended complaints being
contradicted by statements from some
councillors.
Many woke to no water recently when a
main burst in Leigham Vale and there were
reports of ark-building in Tulse Hill. Thankfully
Thames Water had it back up by nightfall. In
related news, several fine rainbows were seen
over Streatham shortly afterwards.
Both we and the Streatham Action Transport
Group, question the legality of Arriva buses
blocking the pavements when parked
outside their garage in Streatham Hill at
night - potentially a danger to cyclists and
pedestrians.
Businesses are about to get a surprise
when they see their rates re-valuations.
Streatham premises seem to be set at the
same levels as those in areas better served
by infrastructure and transport. Hideaway, for
eg, is valued similarly to music venues near
Northern and Victoria Line Tube stations.
The Rookery Café have started
refurbishment work should
re-open late November or
December. They continue
to serve outside on the
front picnic area.

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Volunteers behind the Streatham Free Film
Festival have won backing from the Film
London Community Screen Scheme for six
film projects under the banner of Cine South.
Festival co-ordinator Anne-Marie McGregor
attended pitched to a board of Film London
officials in July. She won funding for her ideas
aimed at enabling screenings of more diverse
films for more diverse audiences than might
go to the local cinema, and encouraging
cinemas and community groups to work
together.
First up is gangster
classic Goodfellas
on Nov 11th at the
Darby and Joan
Club at Woodlawns,
Leigham Court
Rd. with a plate of
Vinnie's prison pasta
included!
November 26th
will see anti-hero
comedy Deadpool
in The Standard
pub with prizes
for costumes.
Sunday, December
4th brings Bugsy
Malone to the
Hideaway Jazz Club,
followed by The
Rocky Horror Picture
Show there on
December 22nd.
Profits will go
towards Streatham
Free Film Festival
2017 and a touring
pop-up cinema.
Tickets start from £5.
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In other news, if you are thinking about
training to teach, do not miss the School Direct
information events at Dunraven School starting
on 4th November with a Primary Teaching
session 10am-12pm. Hear from trainees and
see the school in action.
Register at www.dunraven.org.uk or contact
Joanne Clipsham, schooldirect@dunraven.
co.uk.
New Openings
As we enter the darker winter months there
continue to be a variety of bright new openings
in the area that include Poundworld, the British
variety store chain, at 121-127 Streatham High
Rd. There is a new restaurant, La Fresca,
which includes a wood-burning pizza oven in
their extensive menu at 155 Streatham High
Road. Martin & Co, the Estate Agents, have
opened a new Sales and Lettings office at 11
Leigham Hall Parade and the new café, Mes
Amis, at 31 Leigham Court Road is open 7
days a week, 7am to 7pm
Exclusive offer - Heart Streatham readers can
get 25% off tickets to the fabulous One Night
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Bingo on 26th November, see page 28.

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Streatham Soapbox
the DIre state oF streatham's traNsPort
In 2014, Cllr. Scott Ainsley and Streatham
Action convened a public meeting about
bringing Crossrail 2 to Streatham. This
coincided with an unpredicted 5 years of rising
population, and consequently passenger
numbers at all Streatham stations yielding
an ongoing dire transportation situation for
Streatham's commuters.
We have supported our local community forum,
Streatham Action’s Transport Group, and their
campaign to bring Crossrail 2 here as the
fastest available strategic solution to this, with
passionate support from the community. Sadly,
Val Shawcross, the Deputy Mayor for Transport
in City hall, has flatly refused to consider
the evidence from Streatham Action's work
that Crossrail2's transport modelling in south
London is likely to be inaccurate, and despite
the fact that Streatham would better deliver
more of Crossrail 2’s published objectives than
any of the areas it is currently planned to serve
south of the river.
Apparently it isn't a priority at Lambeth Council
either, despite their claimed alignment with
the Crossrail2Streatham campaign. The
leader of the council, Lib Peck met TfL’s
Head of Transport at Streatham station very
recently, but focused only on rail devolution,
not Crossrail2. Neither Streatham Action, nor
its Transport Group Chair, nor the safer A23
Campaigners (who are also part of Streatham
Action's Transport Group) were informed of the
visit or consulted about the requirements of
the community. All only found out about it by
seeing the results of the inevitable photo call on
Lambeth Labour's Twitter feed.
There will be a public meeting on the 24th
of November at Immanuel and St Andrews
Church hall. Chuka Umunna MP has
conﬁ rmed he will be there. TfL, Network
Rail and Southern Rail have been invited.
Lambeth councillors and ofﬁ cers have said
they will attend. You will have your chance to
hear what’s been done since the spring 2014
and have your say on all transport matters.
Here are a few issues we've been pondering.
Why are all Crossrail 2 stations in the south
in wealthy areas, while in north London they
enable regeneration?
Why is alleviating the Northern Line a focus
south of the river when it doesn’t feature in
Crossrail 2’s published priorities?
Why are Streatham commuters helping to pay
for transport improvements to benefit wealthier
areas that already enjoy superior connectivity?
Why are potentially huge improvements to
journey times in Streatham so much less
valuable to TfL than shaving a minute or 2
off journeys for Network Rail's season ticket
holders from outside London?
How will rail devolution to TfL yield the
necessary capacity and journey time
improvements for Streatham?
When will the Streatham "Virtual Tube" and
other improvements dangled by turning South
London Orange be delivered and funded?
How will TSLO be funded?
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motoring event and takes place on Sunday
6th November. It is one of Britain’s biggest
motoring spectacles, attracting entrants from
around the world, and will go along Streatham
High Rd after 7.15am. It is not to be missed!
“The Emancipation Run” annually celebrates
the passing into law of the "Locomotives on the
Highway Act" on November 14th, 1896, which
raised the speed limit for 'Light Locomotives'
from 4 miles per hour to 14 mph (reduced to
12 mph before the Act came into force), and
abolished the requirement for the car to be
preceded by a man on foot!
This year 400+ vehicles are registered. The
first group of cars will be leaving hyde Park
at approximately 7.02am and the last group
leaves about 1½ hours later. Each group
consist of about 10 to 16 cars with an interval of
about 2 minutes between groups. The full list
of entrants with pictures can be seen at www.
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the world’s first automobile. The inventor Karl
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first public demonstration run was not very
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To celebrate the anniversary this year’s Run
will have a German flavour. Among the 400+
entries taking part are 14 German-made cars,
including examples of long forgotten marques
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Last year there were quite a few spectators
out on the High Rd, with particularly good
views opposite Streatham Station, where
unfortunately many of the beautiful veteran
motors stalled at the traffic lights. The Filling
Station was the only café open early enough
to see all the cars and dispense hot drinks last
year, but this year more cafes will be opening
early to enjoy this special Streatham spectacle.
Cafés and bars with a good view (and hot
drinks!) that have confirmed they will open
from 7 am include Deli Lama and the White
Lion, and El Chico's will be open from 8am for
brunch with great views from their terrace –
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occasion too! After 10am, head to Hideaway
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seat theatre being built in Streatham Hill intend
to make it a forward-thinking, popular venue.
‘We want to make it the local ‘Headquarters,’’
said ThinkTank Director Andy McKeane,
‘the place where artists, audiences, people
who’ve popped in for a pint, families and local
businesses can all hook up and interact. They
will also be starting a youth company.
The new venue will offer comedy and gigs, as
well as state-of-the-art theatre. They will also
serve local beers, host classes, workshops, and
family activities and work with pop-up traders.
‘Collaboration not competition’ says Lexie
McDougall, who is responsible for ThinkTank’s
Community Liaison.
ThinkTank are working with architect Dave
Hughes to develop the layout of the interior of
the building, including the 120 seat auditorium,
a large room for studio performances, hire and
rehearsals, a bar and foyer, plus a smaller co-
working space.
The venue should be finished by early 2018,
with a launch in early summer.
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Lucy Knight - Theatre Manager.
Kieran Lucas - Production Kieran also works
in theatre operations at BAC.
Oliver Lynes - Youth Company, An actor/
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Royal Shakespeare Company.
Ollie Tilney - Press and Public Relations
Kirsten Foster - Development.
Jamie Misselbrook - Theatre technician
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Your garden is the first thing
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After doing all the garden chores
its important you finish it off by
First Impressions Count!
splashing all exteriors with a bit of
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Don’t just leave the painting to the
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The problem faced by most people
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Women’s ice hockey is on the march in
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the Redhawks. You can also go and watch
Streatham Storm, London’s only women’s ice
hockey team – for free!
“There is a real buzz around the club this year,”
says Hannah Carnegy, the club chair, and
captain. “I’ve never seen so many women on
the ice at our training sessions before. There is
a great atmosphere and we really want to build
the club into one of the best women's’ teams in
the country.”
With more than 35 players registered for the
2016-17 season, there is a surge of optimism as
Storm has teams in both the English women’s
Premier League and in Division One.
Storm just missed promotion to the Elite league
last season, finishing as runners-up in the
Premier league play-offs. Determined to go
one better, the Premier league team started
this season with two cracking wins against
Nottingham Vipers and Kingston Diamonds. An
exciting 4-4 home draw against league leaders
Milton Keynes left Storm in a great position to
push for promotion again.
Most of last year’s Premier team are back
for the new campaign and with lots of new
players joining and five skaters guesting from
Gillingham’s Invicta, the club is also icing
a Division One team, which kicked off their
campaign with another pulsating 4-4 draw at
home against Basingstoke Bison Ladies.
The Storm roster includes players from Canada
and all over Europe but the backbone of the
club are home-grown players such as Fiona
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ranked goalie, and Carnegy, a former GB
Universities and England player.
The club is always looking for more players of
all ages and experience. If you learned to skate
as a youngster and fancy giving it a go, come
and join the action. It's a safe and friendly way
to have a lot of fun. We have members from
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Transport for London face fierce criticism after
5-year collision statistics for the A23 through
Streatham showed no reduction in serious
injuries and a rise in fatalities. The map on the
previous page shows the worst blackspots.
Between 2011 and 2015 on the 1.8 miles
between the south circular and Streatham
Common, police were called to 389 collisions
– resulting in 8 deaths and 35 life-changing
injuries. On average, there are 6 collisions a
month, 7 people receive life-changing injuries
and 1 or 2 families are bereaved a year.
Most of those killed or seriously injured were
pedestrians (24 including 3 children). 15 were
motorcyclists; 5 were bus passengers; 5 were
in cars and 3 were bicyclists.
Chuka Umunna MP asked TfL: “How many
more people need to be injured and more
fatalities do we need to see before you take
safety as the biggest issue with the A23?” at
a recent meeting involving A23 Campaigners.
In response, TfL has now invited ideas from the
public for redesigning two key danger areas: St
Leonard’s Junction and between Streatham Hill
and Telford Avenue from the public.
Jonathan Bartley (Green Party) said: “TfL must..
show that any talk of reducing road danger is
not just empty words, but matched by real..
action to make Streatham safer.”
The A23 will be on the agenda at a public
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on 24 November at Immanuel and St
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CRAiG WHiTe, GeneRAL MAnAGeR, BeACon BinGo
When Cole Porter wrote “What is this
thing called love?” he hadn’t set foot in
the Streatham Hill Theatre, but on a warm
Wednesday night, 20th November 1929, his
popular aria rang out through the newest and
most decadent addition to the Streatham
skyline.
Opening to a full house of over 2500, Charles B
Cochran’s production of “Wake Up and Dream”
set the tone for Streatham’s great love affair
with theatre which continues today with the
impending arrival of a new space for the arts at
the site of the old Megabowl development.
Walking into the grand foyer, you’re
transported back to a time when architecture
valued beauty and opulence, and a trip to the
theatre was a chance to rub shoulders with
the stars. Legendary figures such as John
Gielgud, Ralph Richardson and Lawrence
Olivier took to the stage here, and it’s hard for
any theatre buff not to feel the magic walking
through the old theatre today. It’s impossible
not to fall in love with the building; the history,
beauty and attention to detail in everything
from the ornate chandelier in the lobby to the
patterns adorning the undisturbed carpets of
the upper floors.
In the last few years, Beacon Bingo Streatham
has opened its doors to the community after
years on the periphery of the public eye in
the face of the growing threat of closure that
haunts bingo clubs. I’ll admit to a vested
interest in the success of the club. As General
Manager; it's my job, but as a writer and
admirer of the arts, it’s my duty to raise
awareness of the building and its history.
Beacon Bingo was thrilled to be awarded
“Best Shopfront or Interior” at the 2016
Streatham Business Awards as we continually
invest in maintaining this Grade II listed
building to keep the story of this great theatre
alive.
On November 26th we’ll cast our eyes back
to the roaring twenties when the Streatham Hill
Theatre was the place to see and be seen in
South London. The original decor will be the
backdrop for a special event celebrating the
building. On One Night Only, there will be tours
of the building, live music, bingo, and for the
first time in 54 years, theatre will return. For the
first time in 54 years, we’ll see theatre return
home with a new preview show that combines
our love of bingo and the stage.
It may not be Cole Porter or Lawrence Olivier,
but it’s a start, and 87 years since the first
curtain opened, we’ll once again get a chance
to wake up and dream.
Sponsored by
Saturday Nov 26th
11am-4pm at
Streatham Library,
Hand made local crafts
Tea,
Cake &mince pies,
Handmade jewellery,
Knitted and crocheted items,
Sweets and gift packages,
Face painFace painting,
Children's craft area,
Community singing
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THIS IS JUST A SMALL SELECTION OF OUR EVENTS AT HIDEAWAY.
FOR FULL LISTINGS, TICKETS, SHOW DETAILS AND PRIVATE HIRE
INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE.
HIDEAWAY
“The Goddess of Soul”,
James Brown’s leading
lady, explores her musical
heritage and ongoing journey
as she brings the funky good
times for two special shows.
“The Goddess of Soul”,“The Goddess of Soul”,
James Brown’s leadingJames Brown’s leading
lady, explores her musicallady, explores her musical
Legendary Brazilian jazz-funk pioneers behind
the hit “Jazz Carnival” launch their first studio
album in four years at Hideaway for two nights.
FRI 18TH & SAT 19TH NOV
It’s all about the groove, the whole groove and
nothing but the groove as cult soul-jazz-funksters
Down to the Bone return to Hideaway.
FRI 11TH NOV
JULIE-
DEXTER
SUN 20TH NOV ( )( )EVENING
SHOW
SAT 12TH& SUN 13TH NOV
An EFG London
Jazz Festival debut
for award winning
jazz, soul and broken
beat songstress Julie
Dexter, a British vocalist
considered by many to
be one of the most influential
female vocalists of our generation.

FRI 23RD DEC
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Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Streatham, London SW16 2BF • Tel: 020 8835 7070
THE SOUL OF LIVE MUSIC IN
THE HEART OF SOUTH LONDON
FRI 2ND & SAT 3RD DEC
Legendary sax man, funk
innovator and former James
Brown band leader, Pee Wee
Ellis brings his Funk Assembly to
Hideaway for two very special nights.
With special guest vocalist Tony
Momrelle (Incognito) joining the
party, it’s time to get on the good foot!
It’s just not Christmas without a fix of BOND –
expect some classy new jazz arrangements as
iconic Bond themes are given a new twist by this
stellar line up, led by Hideaway Musical Director
Janette Mason with the sublime vocals of
David McAlmont and Janine Johnson.
Prepare to say hello to the
New Year in style by joining
sensational Soul singer Janine
Johnson’s acclaimed Soul
In The City show with very
special guest vocalists and an
all-star band as they serve up a
night of foot-stomping, heart-
wrenching soul that will have
you grinning from ear.FRI 23RD DEC
Bassist and bandleader Gary Crosby brings Jazz
Jamaica back to Hideaway for a Christmas special,
mixing up jazz and ska classics, bringing in some
reggae vibes and performing with a swing and zeal
that has made them festival favourites around the world.
JAZZJAMAICA
PEEWEE
ELLISELLISELLISFunk Assembly
Janine
special guest vocalists and anspecial guest vocalists and an
all-star band as they serve up a
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Friday 4 November Dunraven School Direct
Training Partnership Primary Phase Information
Event 10am-2pm for people interested in training
to teach To register eventbrite.co.uk/school-direct
Sunday 6th November London to Brighton
Veteran Car Run. Over 400 veteran vehicles pass
through Streatham from 7.15am onwards.
Friday November 11th Cine South Goodfellas
screening including a plate of Vinnie’s prison
pasta.
The Darby & Joan Club, Woodlawns Centre, 16
Leigham Court Rd. Tickets from £5 tbc, email
streatham@freefilmfestivals.com for details.
Sunday November 13th
Armistice Day Remembrance
Service,
The largest service in Lambeth,
with Chuka Umunna MP
and the Mayor of Lambeth in
attendance.
Streatham War Memorial
10.30am
Saturday 19th November
Back to Bach Choral Concert 7.30pm
Streatham Choral present bach’s Magnificat
in B, Wachet Auf and more with orchestra and
professional soloists. St. Leonard’s Church,
£10/£8.50
Monday 21st November Streatham
Choral invites singers to join for the Charity
Christmas Carol Concert 10 December. Perfect
introduction to a classical choir for new singers.
St Leonard’s Church, Mondays 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
StreathamChoral@gmail.com or turn up on the
night. £20 covers all rehearsals.
Thursday 24th November Streatham Action
Public Meeting on Transport 7.30pm with Chuka
Umunna and representatives from the GLA,
Network Rail, and Transport for London.
Immanuel and St Andrew’s Church Hall 452
Streatham High RD. SW16 3PY.
Saturday 26th November the British Home
Christmas Fayre 10.30 – 2.30pm
The British Home, Crown Lane Entrance £1.00.
Children free
Saturday 26th November Streatham WI
Christmas Fair. Streatham Library 11am-4pm
entrance free.
Saturday 26th November Cine South Deadpool
screening, superheroes & villains at anti-hero
comedy with costume prizes! The Standard,
Streatham High Rd. Tickets from £5 tbc,
Saturday 26 November for One Night Only
6pm. Streatham Hill Theatre relives its past with
cocktails, bingo, tours of the theatre and a preview
of a new comedy play, Top of the Shop! Tickets
from £15 from Eventbrite, 25% off when you use
the code “HEART”. Facebook beaconstreatham.
Beacon Bingo, Streatham Hill.
Sunday 27th November St Thomas’ Christmas
Fair 3pm - 6pm with a Family Christingle Service
at 4.30pm. Gifts galore from a wide range of stalls.
St Thomas’ Church, Telford Ave, SW2 4XW
Sunday 27th November Dulwich
College Christmas Fair 11.30am - 4pm
Festive Food Hall, Street Food Market,
Entertainment, Father Christmas, and music,
mulled wine and much, much more.....
£3 per adult. Free entrance for children under 18.
IT WASN’T JUST THE BRITISH
WHO FOUGHT FOR BRITAIN
So if you wish to remember those who died, pay
your respects to those who fought and honour
those who survived, then come to the Service of
Remembrance at Streatham War Memorial on the
corner of the High Road and Streatham
Common North Side at 10.30 on Sunday
13th
November 2016.
Five million non-British personnel fought for Britian in the second world war. All volunteers, with
the majority caming from India and Africa plus a huge contribution from the West Indies and other
commonwealth countries.
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StreathamRedhawksIceHockey
Update–November2016Jules Cliff
With one win, one loss, and one draw from our
most recent home games, the season is hotting
up!
There have been some early season
changes with David Savage, one of our
most experienced and talented defencemen,
deciding to take the opportunity to play
another season in a higher league at Guildford.
Streatham favourite and long standing goal
tender Will Sanderson is taking a couple of
weeks out from the game but should be back
with us in the coming weeks. Adam Mahoney,
who took a year out from the game last season,
is back in a RedHawks jersey to strengthen our
defence and we have signed a new forward,
Conor Redmond from rivals Invicta Dynamos.
If you are new to ice hockey here is a quick
run down of the league we play in and our
opponents this season.
The team plays in NIHLS1 (National Ice Hockey
League South Division 1) which is made up
of nine teams and is currently composed of
Streatham RedHawks, Chelmsford Chieftains,
Invicta Dynamos, Wightlink Raiders, Milton
Keynes Thunder, London Raiders, Oxford City
Stars, Solent Devils and Bracknell Hornets.
Over the past few seasons, the league has
been dominated by the Chelmsford Chieftains
who have a strong junior and youth programme
and have qualified on several occasions for
the Premier league, the tier above NIHLS1.
But the costs of playing ice hockey at a higher
level have kept the Essex club in NIHLS1.
This season, our league looks very open with
several teams challenging for the top spot as
Chelmsford develops some of their younger
players. So you are sure to see an action
packed match with Streatham RedHawks
giving 100%.
Whilst every game at Streatham is exciting,
the most atmospheric games are undoubtedly
those where our rivals fill the away supporters'
end, like those v. London Raiders and Invicta
Dynamos both of which are fixtures in
November. Ice hockey attracts passionate
supporters and Streatham Ice Arena is not
only one of the best rinks in the league but
the noisiest, our chanting and drums being
legendary and a core element of what makes
being a Streatham fan so special.
We really are a family orientated club. Olly
Wittenburg is the perfect example. 5 year old
Olly (pictured) is the son of former Streatham
player Chris Wittenburg and has recently
started training at the club.
We look forward to seeing you all at some of
our forthcoming home games. Tickets from
streatham-hockey.co.uk or on the door.
November Fixtures
Sat 12/11/16 Invicta Dynamos (5:30pm)
Sat 19/11/16 Wightlink Raiders (5:30pm)
Sun 27/11/16 London Raiders (6:45pm)
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TheMetPoliceBESAFECampaign
LAMBeTH SouTH CLuSTeR inSpeCToR MoRAG pALMeR
Your Safer Neighbourhood teams would like
to introduce you to the BE SAFE CAMPAIGN
which the Metropolitan Police Service is running
as a pilot programme in five London boroughs
including Lambeth. Based on behavioural
change research, The campaign will focus on
burglary prevention these boroughs and will
help us test and evaluate a new approach to
crime prevention messaging, and understand
how our communication can be more effective.
Look for our officers patrolling in your area
offering crime prevention advice and leaflets
with crime prevention advice. We believe
raising awareness of burglary in Lambeth, and
empowering residents to take simple crime
prevention steps, will help them understand
how small actions are important to reduce their
vulnerability to burglary.
We will test and evaluate this campaign to
inform the MPS approach to crime prevention
messaging and campaigns going forward.
The Metropolitan Police Service is working hard
to stop criminals and help Londoners keep
themselves and their property safe. You can be
a hero and help to stop crime before it happens
by following our simple crime prevention
steps. We are working closely with the local
authority and partners to help provide support
to vulnerable victims and residents in hotspot
areas.

Brixton, Dulwich and Streatham NCT
0844 2436274
Chuka Umunna MP (Local surgery)
020 8835 7062
JobCentrePlus
020 8465 2500, 020 8465 8876
Streatham Hill Safer Neighbourhoods Team
07920 233842
Streatham Wells Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8721 2823
Streatham South Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8721 2628
St Leonards Safer Neighbourhoods Team
020 8721 2621
Noise enforcement - 9am - 5pm
020 7926 6111
Noise enforcement - 10pm - 3am
020 7926 5999
Streatham Out of Hours GP
020 8693 9066
Streatham Out of Hours Dentist
020 8299 5509
Ambulance non-emergencies
020 7887 6678
Thames Water (Water leaks)
0800 714 614
Citizens Advice Bureau
020 8715 0707
Lambeth Law Centre
020 7737 9781
Transport for London
020 7222 1234
Streatham Business Improvement District
020 8835 7067
Area Crime Reduction Manager
0207 926 9855
Burglar-prooﬁ ng your house
020 7926 2733
Lambeth Victim Support
020 7820 0007
Fly-tipping, dog fouling, grafﬁ ti and
abandoned vehicle reporting 020 7926 9000
streetcarecallcentre@lambeth.gov.uk
Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk
Domestic Violence Refuge, Domestic Violence
0207 733 8724
Because we you, here’s the contact list to keep by the phone – important numbers in the area
for emergencies, plus ones that you’ve always wanted to have to hand. Do feel free to request
numbers you think should be here, so we can add to the list.
Useful Numbers
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