- Poppy appeal in Bermondsey 2012
- Youth Community Councils update
- Salmon Youth Centre
- Cleaner Greener Safer 2012/13 revenue
Minutes:
Update on St James Churchyard
Jillian Houghton, Project Officer in Regeneration, explained that during previous consultation there had been comments about opening up the churchyard with the pathway lit. The parks department had agreed for the pathway to be lit and that would now proceed. A combination of materials would be used for works including some York stone and consultation would take place regarding the planting in the area. Councillor Al-Samerai said that a ramp for access was being looked into and that money from any scrap metal should be put back into the project.
Poppy Appeal 2012
Alice Fisher, Community Fundraiser from the The Royal British Legion outlined the work of the poppy appeal ahead of the 2012 appeal. Local volunteers were needed and anyone wanting to help should either call 020 7863 3347 or email: AFisher@britishlegion.org.uk
Bermondsey Youth Community Council (BYCC)
Local Members of the BYCC outlined the work of the forum. The BYCC represented 13 to 19 year olds and organised local projects. It provided a voice for the young people to the powers that be.
The Salmon Youth Centre
Andy Wilson, Mission Manager, explained that he was a community organiser for the Diamond Jubilee’s Big Lunch. He encouraged residents to take part in a community event to celebrate the special occasion and that he would help with forms and planning where needed. At the Salmon Youth Centre there was a project called Building Belonging Together which was aimed at tackling loneliness in the wider community. Contact:info@salmoncentre.co.uk or Tel. 020 7237 3788
Bede House Awareness
Dave Morrison, Ambassador for Bede, said Bede was a local charity set up in 1938. It helped people to overcome their difficulties and feel like valued members of society. Over 2,000 people contacted Bede each year. There were youth adventure clubs and a minibus. Bede had turned derelict land into a nature garden, organised events, helped people find work and generally lead safer happier lives.
Tenda Road and Bishop’s House Nurseries
A resident highlighted the threat of closure to two local nurseries. There was a petition to help save those valued facilities. Councillor Al-Samerai said she would be meeting with the Director of Children’s Services to talk through the issues and what could be done to save Tenda Road. Members gave a commitment to oppose all proposals to cut funding from any nurseries in Southwark.
The chair announced that this year there would be a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Revenue fund with a budget of £10,000 per ward. Residents were invited to submit their ideas. Contactforid.ahmed@southwark.gov.uk or Tel. 020 7525 5540.
Bermondsey in Bloom would take place again in 2012. Two volunteers from each ward were being sought to be part of the committee. Councillor Mann asked for help from the London Bridge Team with this year’s project.