Meridian June 2015 issue

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Festival Fun Out and About this Summer

Chislehurst Rocks!

Visit Chislehurst Week

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HELLO In this issue: We excitedly welcome the start of the festival season, as it kicks off this month with the opening of the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival.

As you’ll see in Festival Fun – that’s just the beginning of a whole host of summer fun, right on our doorsteps. Whether music is your thing (Greenwich Music Festival), or your more arty and crafty (CrossFest), perhaps food and drink tickles you (Picnic with the ParkFEST crew), or you’re just up for having fun and enjoying summer locally with like-minded (Lewisham Peoples’ Day) – simply take your pick. Best of all – so many of these festivals are completely free, so make the most of this vibrant part of London we are lucky to call home - and support something local too. In our area focus this month, Nicola Berry is out and about in Chislehurst - meeting up with the Visit Chislehurst team, Nicola learns more about the charming Visit Chislehurst Week and what you can expect this year. It’s going to be a hot summer, so you will want to keep cool - and in style… In interiors we explore the pastel palette to enhance that summer look. If it’s shade you need, we’ve sourced shutters and curtains options, and looked into clever lighting and cool flooring choices, to keep you comfortable all summer long. In food & drink we catch up on what’s opening in the local area and new food events, as well as revisit an old favourite. Plus there’s a meal for four up for grabs as well as a romantic meal for two to win. Meanwhile in health and beauty we take a look at how to achieve that summer smile – all year round, where to grab your sunnies from and how best to take care of your skin. If festivals really aren’t your thing, remember there are plenty more events and all manner of things taking place, all over the local area, throughout June in our listings guide.

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VISIT CHISLEHURST P19

HEALTH & BEAUTY P21

OUT AND ABOUT P14-15

WHAT TO DO... P36

MERIDIAN ART P35

Meridian MAGAZINE JUNE 2015 Publisher: Joy Johnston Editor: Valerie Breese Art & Production Director: Paul McPherson Display Sales: Cheryl Voller Emma Forbes Gary Smythson Classified Sales: Laurie Monshall Contributors: Claire McKinson James Haddrell Nicola Berry Accounts: Janet Franklin Dawn Maguire Printing: Headley Brothers Ltd Distribution CWT Meridian Line Publishing Ltd 68 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent DA5 2EE Tel: 01322 557794 Email: enquiries@meridian-magazine.co.uk

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HAVE YOU HEARD? Star of Greenwich

Ed Simmons

Cruise ship, Viking Star made an early morning arrival to Greenwich last month, as part of her maiden voyage. With a gross tonnage of only 47,800 tons, the Viking Star is officially classed as a ‘small ship’ and is dwarfed by recent new cruise launches, but her size enables the ship to reach the heart of great cities such as London. The ship will make a return visit to Greenwich in October.

Winning artwork to be displayed on London Underground The Association of Illustrators (AOI) and London Transport Museum have selected the winner of the Prize for Illustration 2015, from over one thousand entries worldwide. This year’s theme was London Places and Spaces.

Brighton-based illustrator, Eleanor Taylor scooped the coveted gold prize for her illustration of the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. The silver prize went to Carly Allen-Fletcher for Compound City, and the bronze prize to Eliza Southwood for Parkour at the South Bank, making it an all-women top line-up in 2015.

SABMiller buys local Brewer Meantime Drinks giant, SABMiller has agreed to acquire localbased craft brewer Meantime Brewing Company, which should be completed this month.

SABMiller plans to grow sales of Meantime’s beers nationally and possible export to Europe.

All of the entries, including the three winners, will be on display at London Transport Museum in Covent Garden Piazza until 6 September.

Cutting-edge smart city technologies Two smart cities innovators, Demand Logic and SEaB Energy, have been selected to pilot their technologies at Canary Wharf after winning the second phase of the Cognicity Challenge.

Cognicity is a smart cities accelerator programme designed and delivered by ENTIQ for Canary Wharf Group (CWG). It was established to discover and support the development of future technologies with positive economic, social and environmental impacts.

Demand Logic helps businesses to reduce their electricity usage by intelligently monitoring and controlling non-essential electrical outputs, saving money and emissions in the process while SEaB Energy has developed a system, which eliminates the need to transport food waste to distant processing plants by converting it into water and green power onsite.

Both companies have been awarded a £50,000 prize alongside the opportunity to implement their technology at Canary Wharf.

Ahoy – One Great Cause Choose your oarsome challenge, test your limits and enable The Ahoy Centre to continue its work with young and disabled people.

The Meridian Pull consists of rowing eight miles on the Thames from Westminster to Greenwich.

Or The Channel Rowing Challenge, be one of the very few to have rowed on the English Channel. A 22-mile challenge will take you into French waters, round the Colbart Nord buoy and back to Dover.

Get your team together (six rowers in each team plus a cox) and visit The Ahoy centre where qualified rowing instructors will give you all the training you need. Contact rowing@ahoy.org.uk or 020 8691 7501 ext. 105.

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Here comes summer.

Time for a seasonal make-over Sunlight, don’t you just love its warmth and light that transforms our homes and gardens, but it also has a down side. Stifling heat can make it uncomfortable to be indoors during the day and impossible to sleep at night. Valerie Breese offers some practical solutions...

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Kitchens Let a new coat of paint take the heat out of a room. It may be psychological, but cooler colours can create a cool ambience in a room, the same as warm colours can in winter. Watery hues and fluid federal blue have been awash in the design world at the moment. Cool colours, especially shades of blue, can make your home seem fresh, cool and clean during the heat of summer. White walls and cool grey and blue dashes of colour are a popular choice for summer painting projects.

Blocking the sunlight from coming into the house by using blinds and drapes can be very effective to cool the house down. Choose white or light fabrics that will reflect the sunlight. Light coloured throws over seating will lift any heat absorbing dark colours and also stop fading and damage to the fabric of the upholstery.

Blinds are a great way to filter the light and vertical and Venetian blinds with adjustable louvers that tilt to give you greater control, providing the perfect solution.

For many people, full-height shutters are the only choice. It’s a timeless style that looks perfect in the lounge, bedroom, or kitchen and in both contemporary and traditional interiors.

You can also decide whether you want the louvres at the top and bottom of each panel to work together or independently, giving you greater control over light and privacy.

You may not want heavy drapes in the bedroom during summer but neat blackout roller blinds and linings help to block out the light, making them ideal for getting a good night’s rest. The blinds come in a range of colours and styles to match any décor.

Conservatory roof blinds are an ideal solution to the age-old problem of maintaining a comfortable internal temperature through all the seasons.

In summer, sunshine will blaze through a conservatory roof; while in winter, heat rises and escapes through the same ceiling. Specialist fabrics can help moderate these extremes, so you can enjoy your conservatory in all conditions.

SolarPleat™ fabrics use a performance coating that reflects the sun, actively preventing light from being absorbed in summer while offering an insulating layer in winter. Features such as TruePleat™ and MasterPleat™ technology ensure the pleats remain neat, smart and uniform for years to come. And with a variety of operating systems giving you fingertip control over your environment, opening and closing your conservatory roof blinds is incredibly easy.

Shutters (left) Richmond Silverleaf Hillarys Blinds www.hillarysblinds.co.uk 0800 916 6516

Aqueous kitchen designs are created with the client in mind, they can visit you in your own home to ensure they understand your needs and wishes for your dream kitchen.

Their designs range from classic to contemporary, quirky to quintessentially British. They incorporate your freestanding furniture or create a design that fits around your family life.

The kitchen is the heart of your home and not only should it enhance your living space with innovative design it should also enhance your lifestyle. Aqueous Designs have a wealth of experience and are commitment to customer care for every project. www.aqueousdesign.net.

020 8467 3100.

Aqueous Designs, 42 Whitehorse Hill, Chislehurst BR7 6DL.

Lighting Opt for pendant lighting as opposed to high wattage downlighters that add heat to a room.

Associated with tranquillity and calmness, blue is a great colour to use in the kitchen.

The colour is derived from nature so it works beautifully with natural materials already found in the kitchen, such as wood and stone.

The Dynamo 1 Light Pendant (£83.40). www.darlighting.co.uk.

The Där Lighting Group 01295 672200.

Floors Lordship Flooring Co is the premiere flooring specialist in the South East. Their must see showrooms in East Dulwich and Blackheath, house inspiring collections of Roger Oates Stair runners, solid and engineered wood flooring, luxury vinyl products like Amtico and Marmoleum, and carpets and rugs from the traditional to the ultra-modern and many exclusive ranges. They offer tailor-made services like sanding and wooden floor renovation and bespoke rugs and runners. With friendly and knowledgeable staff and over 30 years’ experience, it is no wonder they have recently been named one of the best flooring shops in London by Living Etc. www.lordshiplanecarpets.co.uk.

Lordship Lane Carpets East Dulwich 020 8693 8728, Lordship Flooring Blackheath 020 8852 8109.

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ME RID IA N PRO PERT Y

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CHISLEHURST - £2,450,000

Built in a traditional style (just one year old) this 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom detached home is just 0.5 of a mile from Chislehurst station and local amenities. Stunning central curved staircase. Family area, open plan kitchen/dining and TV area. Substantial driveway behind electric gates leading up to the double garage, and to the rear there is a good size landscaped garden with patio area across the back of the house which is quite secluded. EPC rating B

CHISLEHURST - £830,000

This detached period home offers 3 bedroom, 2 reception room accommodation and occupies a lovely village centre location close to Prickend Pond. To the rear is a garden and a garage. Only a few hundred yards from the shops and restaurants of the High Street, the house is just over a mile from the station. EPC rating E

The Tories get back in!

I feel a little nervous mentioning politics, but putting aside whatever your political persuasions might be, for those of you looking to buy and sell, the conservatives getting back is probably a good thing. This is particularly the case at the upper end of the market where the threat of mansion tax was a worry for buyers. Lets hope the slight nervousness pre-election now evaporates.

BICKLEY – £1,425,000

A beautifully presented detached house built in 2011 in an exclusive gated development of just five houses.

This light and airy home offers its occupants spacious accommodation including 5 beds, 4 baths, 3 receps and a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room. Underfloor heating to the ground floor and bathrooms. Double integral garage and garden. Good location. EPC rating B

Feel free to contact Richard Piddock or Jonathon de Maid for any further help or to arrange a free valuation of your home.

Richard can be contacted at Blackheath 020 8463 0091 richard@jdmestateagents.com Jonathon at Chislehurst 020 8325 8000 jonathon@jdmestateagents.com

SIDCUP - £1,950,000

For those looking for a substantial property with extensive grounds - look no further. Fabulous 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home boasting 4.2 acres including a copse, outdoor swimming pool and all weather tennis court. This secluded home is the ideal country retreat.

The adjacent stables and paddocks of another 2.3 acres are also available by separate negotiation. EPC rating E

Established 1996

CHISLEHURST - £550,000

Contemporary split level apartment built about 10 years ago boasting light and airy open plan living space. Hand built fitted kitchen with integral appliances open plan to the lounge/dining room with balcony. 2 good bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms. Residents parking. The location is excellent being a few minutes walk from Elmstead Woods station. (Zone 4) EPC rating C

Blackheath 020 8463 0091

Locksbottom 01689 880440

Bromley 020 8313 6800

Petts Wood 01689 819819

Chislehurst 020 8325 8000

Lettings 01689 838040

MER IDIA N OUT & ABOUT

Festival Fun

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What better way to celebrate the summer and loving local than heading to one (or more) of south east London’s many festivals? We take a look at what will be taking place on your doorstep; highlighting the best of the bunch, from June right through summer to September.

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There is so much to do in the local area, so make the most of this vibrant place that we are lucky to call home.

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Greenwich Film Festival: From Greenwich with Love This exciting new film festival promises to bring innovative and independent UK and international cinema to Greenwich. The weekend festival will showcase new films by up-and-coming directors, along with films that are due for release in independent cinemas, big screens and there’s even a vintage mobile cinema.

19 Jun – 21 June royalgreenwich.gov.uk Greenwich Music Festival Is helping to create a platform for budding musicians and local professionals. This festival includes music from a range of cultures, including folk, classical and world music. Played out on bandstands in Greenwich, Eltham and Woolwich, make sure you see one of the free scheduled events: 5 June World Music Day at General Gordon Square, Woolwich 11 July: Folk to Contemporary at Passey Place, Eltham 1 August: Classical to contemporary event at Cutty Sark Gardens, Greenwich

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CrossFest Is a 3-day live music festival, celebrating live music & art from south east London, whilst raising money which will be put back into the community to raise awareness for creative, cultural and charitable projects in the area. The New Cross Inn will play host to local business stalls, workshops, groups and talks from community projects, live music, arts, crafts and creativity across the weekend.

Entry is free for daytime events 12pm – 6pm. £5 Entry to evening events from 6pm – Midnight, or £10 for a weekend pass.

7 - 9 August, New Cross Inn (from FREE - £10)

PARKSfest Is a festival of open air and free cultural entertainment in Greenwich’s parks and open spaces. The programme includes a series of one day events, which include art & music festivals, Sunday summer music, picnics and more – the perfect way to meet other locals and enjoy your local park!

Weekends throughout June and July (FREE) parksfest.org

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival - Since 1996, GDIF has produced hundreds of fantastic, inspiring and spellbinding street theatre shows in Greenwich and Tower Hamlets. This year it promises to offer the ultimate festival experience, with 10 days of perception-changing outdoor performing arts.

Streets, parks and public spaces across Royal Greenwich and east London will be transformed with a sensory overload of colour and extraordinary staging. From an epic evocation of the life and work of one of the world’s greatest artists - Frida Kahlo to an incendiary and timely exploration of the power of books, to a celebratory finale, inspired by the Indian festival of Holi. We cannot wait Fri 26 Jun until Sun 5 July (FREE) festival.org.

Lewisham Peoples Day As south east London’s largest free festival, with 25,000+ visitors expected, and now in its 31st year, this festival veteran certainly knows how to bring the community together and emphasis the vibrancy of Lewisham life. Expect 100s of community stalls, craft stalls from around the world, performances from local talent and first class entertainment, all through the day.

11 July (FREE) lewisham.gov.uk 02

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Greenwich Music Time Following its massive success last year, GMT returns this year for a four day series of concerts, in the magnificent surroundings of the Old Royal Naval College. Now in its second year, this year’s headliners include: Flamenco Musicians, Gipsy Kings, Kinks front man, Ray Davies, 10 times Grammy Award Winner, George Benson; and Sir Tom Jones -with an extra night added due to popular demand.

22-26 July greenwichmusictime.co.uk Phoenix Dixieland Jazz Band Organised by the Friends of the Park. 1pm. £5 for adults (£7 on the gate). Under 16s free. For further information, phone 020 8853 2150 or email cnbevan@hotmail.com. Gates open from noon. Bar, food and ice cream. The Observatory Garden, Greenwich Park.

21 June Greenwich Park

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Tall Ships Festival The 2014 regatta showcased some of the world’s finest ships, so this year we eagerly await the big finale flotilla down the river. But before the big send off, make the most of the ships and go-aboard to take a look around, and even enjoy a tall ship cruise on the River Thames with Sail Royal Greenwich. Bring your sea legs!

Thurs 27 – Mon 31 August sailroyalgreenwich.co.uk OnBlackheath Staged on one of London’s most beautiful open grass lands, OnBlackheath promises a celebration of music, food, arts, and even magic, alongside entertainment and activities for all the family. Amognst the music stages you’ll find a food village, roaming performers, children’s workshops, and the first ever festival performance by world famous illusionist, Dynamo. Performers will include Elbow, Madness, Kelis, Manic Street Preachers and many more.

12 – 13 September onblackheath.com

City Cruises and Meridian magazine are offering a lucky couple the chance to win a delicious two-course lunch on a relaxed mini voyage through the heart of London.

And when you’ve finished your dessert, you can take a stroll on deck to round off your Riverdays experience. Cruises last one hour and forty-five minutes, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy both the view and the company! For the runner up, we have a family ticket for our hop on-hop off sightseeing cruise. Simply go to www.meridian-magazine.co.uk/win or send your name, address and telephone number to Meridian Magazine, (Ref Cruise) 68 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent DA5 2EE by 30th June. www.meridian-magazine.co.uk

M E RID IA N RETAIL

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Shop Greenwich Shopping, Culture, Entertainment and Dining-Greenwich has it all.

Greenwich Baby

Greenwich town centre is a unique and world-renowned visitor destination, situated within a designated World Heritage Site Maritime Greenwich.

Greenwich has much to offer both local people and tourists, including award-winning museums and visitor attractions, stunning riverside walks and breathtaking views from the Royal Park.

With over 80 independent shops all within an easy walking distance, Greenwich is an ideal shopping destination for those looking for something different.

At the weekend, the Village Market and the Clocktower Market sell antiques and collectables.

Creek Road is where you will find specialist and exciting shops where you can buy fantastic retro and kitsch goods or pick up that must have vintage outfit. You can even select a luxury accessory for your four-legged friend.

Over on Royal Hill there are shops selling fresh produce alongside imaginative pubs and restaurants.

For those seeking evening entertainment, Greenwich offers a wealth of arts, comedy, dance, cinema and theatre venues, as well as a wide range of contemporary bars, chic restaurants and cafes.

Based in the heart of Greenwich, and specialising in Fairtrade and organic clothes from newborn to age twelve and toiletries for the whole family amongst many other products. Whether you’re a new parent, seasoned parent, have one (or two) on the way or just having a browse - there is something for everyone. www.greenwichbaby.co.uk.

0208 858 6690 52 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich SE10 9BL

Pickwick Papers & Fabrics

Pickwick Papers is bursting with ideas for your home. Stunning fabrics, wallpapers and paints pour from the walls, from the subtle to the extreme.

Curtains, blinds cushions etc are all made on site. Check out the new Liberty prints! Image of cushion in Liberty’s New range Secret Garden. www.pickwickpapers.co.uk.

020 8858 1205 Pickwick Papers & Fabrics, 6 Nelson Road, Greenwich SE10 9JB. www.meridian-magazine.co.uk

M E R IDIA N CHISLEHURST FO CUS

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Visit Chislehurst Nicola Berry reports on the inaugural Visit Chislehurst Week which takes place this month.

A recent survey confirmed what many of us already know i.e. that living in close proximity to a vibrant local high street is one of the most important factors when choosing where to live. How lucky then are those who live in or around picturesque Chislehurst Village, where vibrant local shops dominate the high street and numerous community-based events take place throughout the year.

Just loving where you live isn’t enough, however; it’s vitally important to shop locally too. So the inaugural Visit Chislehurst Week, which runs from the 13th - 20th June, is a chance to get out and support local shops and businesses, whilst having a bit of fun in the process. As Clare Herriot, from the Visit Chislehurst website, says: “Having two great annual events (the Summer Fair and Chislehurst Rocks) at each end of this week is a wonderful opportunity to create a real buzz, attract visitors to use our local businesses and enjoy all that Chislehurst has to offer.”

In fact the idea of Visit Chislehurst Week was conceived by her colleague Tamsyn Clark and the week-long event promises lots of exciting offers and promotions for adults and children alike. A complete list of all the promotions can be found at www.visitchislehurst.org. You can also download a voucher which you will need to show when redeeming any of the offers.

Visit Chislehurst Week kicks off with the annual Summer Fair on Saturday, 13th June. Stalls sell everything from plants and food to hand-made

gifts, whilst a programme of dance displays runs throughout the day. 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Opposite Prickend Pond (just off the High Street).

Anyone for tennis? From the 13th - 20th June, Chislehurst Tennis Club is running a special offer, whereby four players need only pay the £5 guest fee for doubles on Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning or Wednesday morning.

Or pay a £1 guest fee for two players (singles).

Free individual taster sessions are available on Sunday and Wednesday morning.

Don’t miss the 2gether charity shop’s Cupcake & Teaware Event on Saturday, 13th June. On sale will be vintage tea sets, milk jugs and cupcakeinspired goods together with cupcakes (£1) and tea and cake (£2).

Dining out? There are special offers at both Côte Brasserie and The Imperial Arms during the week, whilst Linklater & Warren’s Prepare for Summer event is giving a 25% discount off sunglasses.

Other offers include 20% off purchases at Ebony & Ivory Interiors, 30% off purchases at Yves Delorme and a 25% discount off All The Arts’ musical theatre summer course.

Rounding off the week on Saturday, 20th June is Chislehurst Rocks, the Village’s very own, free music festival which last year attracted around 5,000 visitors. What’s more, it’s aimed at children and adults of all ages. The day begins at 11 am with fun and games for the whole family and continues until 9 pm. There will be live, original music from a variety of genres, including local band The Dirty Perks, as well as a bar and different food stalls.

Walden Rec (the top field of Chislehurst Recreation Ground).

Visit Chislehurst 13th - 20th June www.visitchislehurst.org.uk

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Are “sugar free” drinks better for our teeth?

We all know that the sugars in soft drinks and fruit juice will damage our teeth but is choosing a “sugar free” option better for us?

Whilst there are fewer or no calories in the “sugar free” option, the acid content remains the same or in some cases, depending on the sugar substitute used, may be even higher. Fruit juices and soft drinks, even the diet versions, can be highly acidic.

British mouths are currently suffering from an epidemic of preventable diseases, including dental erosion caused by acid attack. Acid erosion gradually thins and removes the hard pearly enamel which provides so much of the beauty, strength and comfort of teeth. Enamel loss exposes the underlying darker, softer and sensitive dentine, prematurely ageing our teeth.

Soft drinks and fruit juices are the most common causes of erosion according to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

The study which examined the mouths of nearly 4000 people found 79% had dental erosion. The most severe cases were found to be in the mouths of people who drank the greatest quantities of soft drinks and fruit juices. Coincidentally, those with the lowest levels of erosion were those who drank milk instead.

Soft drinks and fruit juices are not the only causes of erosion. Any time the pH drops below 5.5, enamel starts to dissolve. Carbonated water is more acidic than still water. Even people on a vegetarian diet can be more prone to erosion when taste is enhanced by acidic flavourings, such as balsamic vinegar on salad. Much damage can also be caused by acid returning to the mouth from the stomach due to gastric reflux or bulimia. Even swimming pools can be a surprising source of erosion if the pH is set too low.

So, remember, when you choose the unsweetened or “sugar free” version of a fruit juice or soft drink, this is not always the “healthy” option.

Finn Dental Specialists, Backwoods, Kelsey Lane, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3NE Tel: 020 8658 1230 www.finndentalspecialists.com

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How to Sparkle this Summer Whiter Teeth Make You Smile

The Meridian Dental Practice proudly introduces Enlighten - a teeth whitening system that guarantees up to 16 shades whiter teeth. Enlighten addresses pre & post teeth whitening sensitivity as part of its teeth whitening routine, to enable you to take advantage of a brighter, whiter smile without the discomfort of teeth sensitivity. www.themeridiandentalpractice.co.uk.

Call 020 8853 3177 to book your consultation The Meridian Dental Practice, 36 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, SE10 0JU.

Linklater & Warren

Everyone Deserves a Smile

www.linklaterwrren.co.uk.

020 8295 5131 Linklater & Warren Opticians, 30A High Street Chislehurst, Bromley, Kent BR7 5AN

www.1osd.com Tel: 020 8309 0833 1,B Woodside Road, Sidcup, Kent DA15 7JF.

During Visit Chislehurst Week (13th to 20th June), Linklater & Warren have VAT free shopping, with 20% off all sunglasses including fashion frames and prescription sunglasses. They also have a competition to win a pair of Designer Sunglasses by following and liking the Linklater & Warren facebook page.

Healthy Glow

One stop dentures is a denture clinic that provides all types of denture services: From denture repairs to new bespoke dentures. As summer is around the corner, treat yourself with a new smile and get a 10% discount with this Ref: MM0515.

Face: Dermalogica’s Ultra Sensitive Tint is a tinted moisturiser, which as a moisturiser will sink into the skin whilst giving light coverage with an added bonus of a SPF30.

Eyes: You can skip mascara and have professionaly applied Nouveau Lash Semi Permanent lash extensions. These are individual lashes that are applied to the clients own lash that gives a naturally enhanced look.

Body: Laurens Way traditional and 60 minute spray tans, these will give the body an all over healthy looking glow that will last from 5-7 days. www.bbrown.co.uk.

020 8293 3939 B Brown 8 Old Dover Road, Blackheath SE3 7BT.

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Your Guide to Test Preparation Selection test in September 2015 for children transferring to secondary school in September 2016 Children who were born between 1 September 2004 and 31 August 2005 can sit the Bexley selection test in September 2015, when they are in Year 6 of primary school. The test covers entry to the four grammar schools in Bexley and is open to all children regardless of where they live. There is an information leaflet for parents in related downloads, which you should read before registering your child for the test.

You must register your child online between 5 May and 12 July 2015 in order to sit the test. This includes all children who attend primary schools in Bexley.

To apply online visit: Bexley selection test registration.

reasoning. Each paper will be divided into timed sections, and instructions will be given on an audio soundtrack. Most questions are multiple choice, and all answers are marked on a separate machine-readable answer sheet. There will be a short break between the two test papers.

The test sessions will be on Tuesday 15 or Wednesday 16 September 2015.

All registered children who attend a primary school in Bexley will sit the test on the morning of 16 September, either in their own school or in a test centre.

All other children will be invited to one morning or afternoon test session on either 15 or 16 September, at a secondary school in Bexley.

You can apply for special arrangements if your child has a disability or special need. The special arrangements policy and application form can also be found in ‘related downloads’.

If you are registering your child for a selection test in another area and the other test date is on 15 or 16 September, we will allocate a different session if you let us know by emailing: selectiontests@bexley.gov.uk by 17 July 2015.

We will not allocate alternative sessions after 17 July.

The Bexley test consists of two test papers with a mixture of questions on verbal reasoning and comprehension, non-verbal reasoning and mathematical

All parents who register their child for the test will be sent a link to practice questions and a familiarisation booklet. The test provider, CEM, does not sell past papers or practice books.

Lin Potter, YES, www.youngeducationservices.co.uk, 020 8858 9180 First Floor, Greenwich Station, 187 Greenwich High Road London SE10 8JA

VOCATIONAL COURSES AT SHOOTERS HILL CAMPUS The Campus has an extensive range of vocational courses to suit your needs including Construction, Art, Media, Business, IT, Hair and Beauty, Sport & Public Services and Catering. All courses are taught in bespoke workshops and classrooms offering the latest in industry technology and equipment. You will benefit from our specialist industry trained teaching staff who are on hand to support, guide and encourage you to achieve to your fullest potential. At The Campus we know that direct work experience is a great way to prepare our students for their future careers whilst developing their skills.

Which is why every vocational course we offer, has a work experience programme built in, where each of our students carry out a work experience programme tailored to meet their individual needs. As a specialist provider we are able to offer vocational BTEC and NVQ courses from Entry Level through to Advanced Level 3, so we have a course to match every student’s needs.

The Campus also has a wide range of A-Levels available which you may wish to consider, or discuss the options for a combination approach at your interview.

Our results speak for themselves, our APS (Average Point Score) has risen every year for the last 12 years, meaning that our students are doing better and better each year, with more going to university, into apprenticeships or directly into working within their chosen fields.

The Campus prides itself not only on the level of outstanding teaching, but also on the unique additional support we offer to our students. Every campus student benefits from a ‘Personal Progress Tutor’ who is on hand to support and guide, providing encouragement and pastoral support. In addition to your teachers, graduate subject specialists are on hand to give you one-to-one support and guidance inside of class and out.

The Campus enrichment programme provides opportunities to interact socially with your peers whether this is football, playing in a band, choir, basketball, table tennis, astronomy, debate or chess to name a few.

During independent study time you can make use of our ‘Hub’ IT suits or Learning Resource Centre all of which are Wifi enabled so you can work on your own portable devices, or book out one of our iPads or laptops.

If you would like more information please come along to one of our Open Events, read more about our courses on our website, or fill out an online application form to schedule an interview. The Campus team are waiting to help.

Find out more at www.shootershill.ac.uk or Call 020 8319 9427

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La Terraza Re-Opens In Canary Wharf for Summer

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Greenwich Tavern

A MEAL FOR FOU R

Tempting tapas, perfect pinchos and sangria sips – La Terraza, Ibérica’s entirely al fresco restaurant, is now open for the summer.

Bringing a splash of Spanish style to the heart of Canary Wharf, La Terraza delivers a taste of the famous terrace culture of Madrid. The all-day menu is available daily from 10am and is designed by three Michelin-starred executive chef, Nacho Manzano and group head chef, César Garcia, who pay homage to the traditional dishes typically served in Northern Spain.

Also available are a selection of artisan Spanish jamónes and cheese to choose from alongside Bocadillos, Spanish sourdough baguettes, which are deep-filled with fried squid with lemon alioli; Ibérico ham with green peppers and tomato; or Spanish cheese, sun blush tomatoes, rocket and basil.

Whether you’re looking for a casual catch-up with friends, a stylish space for an al fresco dinner or the ultimate party as the summer sun sets, gather friends, colleagues and family at La Terraza. www.ibericarestaurants.com. 020 7636 8650.

Ibérica La Terraza, Cabot Square E14 4QQ. Win a meal for 4 at La Terraza Iberica up to the value of £75.

Simply go to www.meridian-magazine.co.uk/win or send your name, address and telephone number to Meridian Magazine, (Ref Terraza) 68 Summerhouse Drive, Bexley, Kent DA5 2EE by 30th June.

Unique food and wine matching evenings South London Wine School, in collaboration with Luciano’s Ristorante in Lee and Barcelona Tapas Restaurant in Dulwich, will host a brand new series of food and wine matching evenings.

Luciano’s, recently named Open Table’s best Italian restaurant in South East London, will be hosting an Italian food and wine matching masterclass.

Wednesday 17 June.

At Barcelona Tapas on 23 June, guiding tasters through a varied list of Spanish wines and authentic Tapas dishes to match.

Tickets for both are £35 and can be booked through www.southlondonwineschool.com

Greenwich Tavern is situated on the corner of King William Walk, across from Greenwich Park and within a short walk of the famous Cutty Sark. Being in the heart of Greenwich it can be busy at weekends, so book in advance.

On a warm midweek evening its the perfect place to meet up with an old friend.

The idyllic setting is perfect for an unhurried evening. The front windows open up and give the front of the bar an al fresco feeling, perfect for people-watching and those seats are really popular.

Sitting in the large round-window with views of the park was a great start to the evening. Over large gin and tonics we studied the menu in between catching up.

It’s not a long menu but has lots of popular dishes, so doesn’t disappoint.

My friend’s mountain of nachos with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and melted cheese haledt conversation for a while, while I enjoyed my second choice of salt and pepper squid with sweet chilli sauce (I just missed out on the last of the crab cakes!).

The main course offers a range from beer battered cod and chips to chicken or pulled pork quesadillias. We opted for the steaks. I went for the carb loaded steak sandwich, while my friend, the healthier option of steak and salad.

We passed on desserts and went straight to coffee, only to regret the decision but then that’s what girls do.

Greenwich Tavern offers good food, cooked well and reasonably priced. It’s a comfortable restaurant with attentive, friendly staff. Spread over three floors with a large bar and a terrace open for the summer, what’s not to like?

The Tavern has two function rooms available for private hire, ideal for parties and celebrations in this fantastic location. www.greenwichtavern.co.uk 020 8858 8791 1 King William Walk, London SE10 9JH

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CHAPTERS

Food writer David Fitzgerald-Elliot finds it’s the little things at Chapters that make a great meal.

Chapters

www.chaptersblackheath.com 020 8333 2666 43-45 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, London SE3 OTJ

I recently found myself in Blackheath, that

culinary mecca of South London and as it was close to lunchtime I couldn’t resist the urge to head for one of my favourite restaurants to see if it was still as good as the last time I visited.

If anything Chapters has upped its game and then some more.

It can often be the small touches that really help to make a meal memorable. Take something simple like the roasted hazelnuts in the mixed salad that came with my grilled sardine starter. It might not sound like much, but the wonderful caramalised flavour hit I got was quite something.

Chapters has been a Blackheath institution for years, the slick and professional approach to everything from greeting you as you walk through the door to the classy cooking and great presentation of the meal. That’s not to say Chapters is in any way stuffy, it’s not. The bright interior, comfortable seating and views across the heath all help to make this lively and buzzy place a real treat and more importantly, an affordable treat. As the name implies its open from breakfast through to dinner 7 days a week and depending on the time of day, there’s always a deliciously appropriate menu available.

Considering the cooking and service is well up in with top London restaurants, Chapters prices are well into the affordable range. Yes, there

maybe cheaper places to eat in Blackheath, but not by much and here you know there is pride from a quality independent place rather than a ubiquitous chain. When you take in to account the standard of cooking any price difference is negligible, I paid just a fraction over £20 for a 350g chunk of rib-eye deliciousness including a choice of sauce.

The a la carte menu is very much a case in point.

There are nine starters to choose from with prices ranging from £5.50 to around £9. Nine main courses are supplemented with a further seven dishes from the Josper oven menu including Spatchcock Chicken, Double Barnsley Chop and the famous Chapters Burger plus a choice of steaks.

Chapters also offers another bonus, like my out of this world tasting rib-eye all its steaks are cooked using a specially imported Josper oven which gives the meat a unique flavour thanks to the charcoal embers. The ovens also cooks at incredibly high temperatures helping to seal in the flavour and keep the meat moist and tender.

There is also a choice of a two or three course set menu at lunchtimes and in the evening.

Prices range from £12.95 for three courses to £14.95 for three courses at lunch time to £14.95 and £17.95 for two and three courses available Monday to Thursday evenings.

Manager George Peppas told me that he regularly welcomes diners from far and wide.

“Most of our customers are local but a number of our regulars travel from London because they like the Blackheath life-style and enjoy being able to eat to the same high standard they are used to but without paying the sort of prices they normally have to.”

Chapters reputation has always been underpinned by offering the sort of menu and cooking that people quickly become hooked on.

The whole eating experience is geared to make even the simplest meal an occasion. From the front of house teams welcome through to the kitchen everything is designed to please.

Add a kids menu and a fantastic wine list and you can see why Chapters maintains its position as Blackheath’s most popular restaurant despite the increasing competition. Despite the number of high street chains which have moved into the village in recent years, there is still a noticeable difference when it comes to the sort of high standard a local, established eatery can offer.

With such reliable quality and reasonable prices, Chapters attracts a lot of repeat business.

Regulars can join the restaurant’s loyalty club and enjoy exclusive rewards, as well as receiving priority up-dates about forthcoming events.

Like I said, it can be the small touches that make a meal and if you are serious about food in a nonstuffy environment then you will love Chapters.

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Quaggy Printmakers Exhibition of affordable prints by local artists, in a light and spacious setting, over two weekends on the 4 & 5 July and 11 & 12 July, with introductory screen print courses on both weekends.

Quaggy Printmakers is a group of local artists who came together recently to share opportunities to show and sell their work. All artists use the studio facilities at Community Education Lewisham, producing work in a wide variety of styles and print media (screen prints, etchings, monoprints, woodcuts, linocuts, etc.).

10.30 am to 5.30 pm. www.sydenhamartists.co.uk/quaggy-printmakers.

New Generation Centre, 111 Wells Park Road, Sydenham SE26 6AD.

Can a Rickshaw Change it’s spots ?

Local Artist Marcus Davis was contacted by fashion designer, Diane Von Furstenberg to decorate a rickshaw to represent her brand for the ‘Travels to My Elephant’ tuktuk race in November, in honour of the late Mark Shand’s charity work saving Asia’s forgotten elephants.

Marcus said “I researched her archive of prints to find one that suitably represented Asian wildlife.

Hence the floral print which I have painted to look like leopard skin”.

Find out more at www.elephantfamily.org

Orange Soul Sister

By Ben Oakley

Ben Oakley Gallery ‘It’s the least I could do’ A solo exhibition by contemporary modern artist, Ben Oakley. In this fresh exciting exhibition we’re set for a room full of sparks, concepts & assemblidge - from carved wood to portholes, enamel panels, concrete paintings, prints, figurines, rusting sculptures, and a lot of textures.

19 June – 5 July. Opening times - Thursday to Sunday, 11am - 6pm. Monday - Wednesday by appointment. www.benoakleygallery.com.

07976 692 751.

9 Turnpin Lane, Greenwich Market, SE10 9JA.

The Greenwich Gallery

Art Hub Print Open

Creekside Open 2015

The winner of the ‘On Our Streets’ photo competition held earlier this year, in association with the award.io photo contest website, is Romeo.

His prize is a two-week exhibition here at the Greenwich gallery, which begins on 8 June.

We’ll be having a right old party with DJs, live music, print shop and bar. Winners will be chosen by artists Tricia Gillman and Bob & Roberta Smith!

So see you there!

A.P.T’s CREEKSIDE OPEN exhibition will be a personal snapshot of the breadth and diversity of contemporary visual art in the UK today. Richard Deacon has independently selected recent work by 113 artists from one anonymous submission for this show.

www.thegreenwichgallery.com.

020 8465 5968.

The Greenwich Gallery, Linear House, Peyton Place, Greenwich SE10 8RS.

Private View: Friday 12 Jun 6-9PM. Open every Sat/Sun until 29 June 1-5pm. www.arthub.org.

020 8691 5140.

Art Hub Gallery, 5-9 Creekside, SE8 4SA

11 June - 5 July, Open event Sat 13 June 3pm www.aptstudios.org A.P.T Gallery, 6 Creekside, Deptford, London SE8 4SA

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ICONIC SPEAKERS COME TO GREENWICH JAMES HADDRELL, ARTISTIC & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GREENWICH THEATRE, INTRODUCES TWO VERY SPECIAL EVENTS

2ND TUES OF EVERY MONTH 8THE BLACKHEATH & GREENWICH AMNESTY GROUP Monthly meetings. 8pm. St. Margaret’s Church, Lee Terrace, Blackheath SE3.

WOOLWICH SINGERS

A community choir. No audition required to join. The aim is to sing together and have fun! £2 per week, refreshments provided. 6.30pm-8pm. Call 07812 477 775 The Clockhouse Community Centre, Defiance Walk, Woolwich Dockyard, SE18 5QL.

EVERY THURS BLACKHEATH MORRIS MEN

Practice 8.45-10pm. St Marks Church Upper Hall, Greenwich South Street SE10. Free. Contact John on 020 8461 2440. www.blackheathmorris.com

ROTARY CLUB OF GREENWICH. Alongside some major plays and musicals this year, from a three day run of Alan Ayckbourn’s ABSENT FRIENDS to a four week run of The Who’s rock opera TOMMY, returning to London after almost twenty years, we are delighted to be able to present two unique one-off events with iconic international women.

On Thursday 2 July, Germaine Greer brings THE DISAPPEARING WOMAN to Greenwich. Forty years ago, Germaine suggests, it seemed that women were about to take their rightful place in the world, in parliament, in the church, in the judiciary, in the workplace - but when you open the newspaper you find that news is still made by men in suits.

Writing in The Guardian after hearing Germaine speak at an event, journalist Myf Warhurst wrote, “there is something utterly glorious about watching someone who is truly liberated through knowledge in full flight”. I have long been a fan of Germaine’s, of her ability to cut to the heart of an issue, and I hope audiences are as excited as me about the opportunity to see her speak live.

ONGOING ART, DRAMA, MUSIC, LANGUAGE & WINE COURSES

One-to-one instrumental & vocal tuition for all age groups, plus a range of courses. The Conservatoire, Lee Road Blackheath, SE3.

Info: 020 8852 0234 or info@conservatoire.org.uk

BLACKHEATH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Then on Sunday 8 November, US born comedian Ruby Wax brings SANE NEW WORLD to the theatre. Based on her critically acclaimed book and drawing on her knowledge from her recent Masters Degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy at Oxford University, spiked with her trademark comedy, US comedian Ruby’s show is designed to help us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking.

“We are not equipped for this century” said Ruby. “It’s too hard, too fast, and too full of fear; we just don’t have the bandwidth. Our brains can’t take so much information in a world where we’re bombarded by bad news and force-fed information. I can just about take in the weather then I’m exhausted.”

Theatre is all about showing us a vision of the world, maybe one that matches our own or maybe one that reveals something new. These two very special events promise to show us the world through the eyes, and the minds, of two important figures, and maybe, even slightly, to change the way we think.

Box Office 020 8858 7755 www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk

GREENWICH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

EVERY MON

Monthly lectures at King William Court, Room 315, ROTARY CLUB OF University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10. 8pm on 2nd Monday of the month, LEWISHAM & PENGE Local businessmen and women giving help locally, except April & August. Refreshments from 7.15pm. national and internationally. We meet at 7pm for 020 8852 7873 or www.gdfas.org a dinner, with speakers on a variety of subjects.

Contact Peter Earll 020 8303 3361 or Alan Davis 020 8467 2032. Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley.

GUIDED WALK IN MARYON

Stimulating lectures and intriguing outings. Fourth WILSON PARK Thursday of the month except Aug and Dec 2.30pm. With an animal park & deer enclosure. Tours held www.artsinblackheath.org.uk St Mary’s Hall, Cresswell at 1.30pm every Wednesday, meet by the deer pen, limited to the first 50 people. Free. Maryon Wilson Park, Blackeath SE3.

Park, Thorntree Road, Charlton, SE7.

For like-minded business people to meet & help the community. If visiting please contact Sarah Campbell 07958527877 Old Colfeans Rugby Football Club, Horn Park, Eltham Road SE9 8UE.

EVERY FRI LUNCHTIME CONCERT 1pm – 2pm. Free 020 8856 3951.

Charlton House, Charlton Rd; SE7

TANGOWORKOUT

Classes connecting Tango with health and well being, for men and women. 7.15pm - 9.15pm. Beginners and intermediate classes. £7. West Greenwich Community Centre, 141 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA.

BROMLEY GREEN GYM

Meeting weekly to carry out wildlife gardening tasks to bring back some of the site’s heritage, and transform the space for the benefit of wildlife and the local community. www.tcv.org.uk. Free. 11am-2pm.

07740 899 689. College Green & Slip, West Street, Bromley, BR1 1PA.

CHARLTON JUDO CLUB

Judo training sessions for anyone aged 10 years and over. If you do not have a judo suit wear baggy t-shirt and old jog bottoms. From beginners upwards.

8.15-9.30pm. £3 per session. Call Lorraine on 07932767385 or email lollyjudo1975@aol.com.

NCCA Community Hall, 217 Maryon Road, Charlton SE7 8DB.

EVERY SUNDAY CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY,

Blackheath. Services and Sunday School held at the Clarendon Hotel, Blackheath at 11am. Also at the Clarendon Hotel, our monthly Testimony Meeting is held every second Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

BLACKHEATH QUAKERS.

Meeting for worship. 10.30am-11.30am every Sunday, and 1.30pm on 2nd Tues of each month. Visitors welcome. For more details, including room hire on 07908 587 695 or email quakerhall@aol.com. Quaker Meeting House, Lawn Terrace, Blackheath SE3 9LL.

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SUN 21 JUN JAZZ IN THE PARK

WED 3, 10, 17 & 24 JUN TAPESTRY GROUP

Midsummer jazz concert with the Phoenix Dixieland Jazz Band. Family event, bring your own picnic and there will be a bar run by Davy’s of Greenwich.

1-3.30pm. £5, under 16s free. www.friendsofgreenwichpark.org.uk. Or on the Gate £7. The Observatory Garden, Greenwich Park, SE10.

Enjoy sewing and would like to get involved with this project at St. Alfege. 10am-1pm. Caton Room, St Alfege Church, Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich SE10 9BJ.

SAT 6 JUN PLUMSTEAD MAKE MERRY

This year marks the 40th anniversary and with up to 80 different stalls from local groups and businesses, there is plenty on offer including food and activities for all the family. 12noon-6pm. Plumstead Common SE18.

PICNIC CONCERT

‘As a lily among thorns’ with songs from the 16th & 20th centuries sung by the Thomas Tallis Society, directed by Eamonn Dougan. Music by Bouzignac, Bertolusi and Palestrina, Walton, Thomas Hyde and Howard Skempton. 6.30pm. £15, £12. Bring a picnic for the interval. Bar available. St Alfege’s Church, Greenwich South Street, Greenwich.

MON 8 JUN BLACKHEATH HALLS LUNCHTIME RECITALS

Lana Trotovšek, violin and Simon Lane, piano. Playing Brahms, Arvo Pärt, Tchaikovsky and Frolov. 1.10pm.

Free with retiring collection for the benefit of Blackheath Halls. 23 Lee Road, Blackheath SE3 9RQ.

THURS 11 JUN NOW GALLERY – READER OFFER

An exclusive talk by Jemima Burrill the curator of Now Gallery on the work of British Fashion designer Phoebe English. Free plus glass of wine. 2-3pm. Call to reserve a place on 020 3770 2212. Now Gallery, Gateway Pavillions, Peninsula Square, SE10 0SQ.

FRI 12 JUN ART WORKSHOP

Exploring architecture through Linocut Printing. Translate your drawing of Greenwich into a lino cut print in a day.

10.30am-4pm. £40. Open to everyone including beginners. Book via 020 8269 4799 or email boxoffice@ ornc.org. Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10.

SAT 13 JUN GOLDSMITHS RAMBLING CLUB

A 7-mile easy walk. From New Maldon Station, by Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park and Barnes Common to the Thames. Meet at Waterloo Station (under the Clock) at 10.15am. Contact Rona Sullivan on 020 8850 4417 for details. New members welcome.

SAT 13 & 14 JUN OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND

Opening a record-breaking 224 hidden and little-known gardens will be open to the public over the weekend.

One of the highlighted gardens is The Kichen and secret gardens at Charlton Manor Primary School, Charlton SE7 7EF. For a list of gardens www.opensquares.org.

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GREENWICH TOUR GUIDES ASSOCIATION

Do you live in The Royal Borough of Greenwich or the surrounding area? Do you mean to take a closer look at what the World Heritage site has to offer; find out more about the birthplace of Henry VIII; The Painted Hall; the history of London’s oldest Royal Park and the notorious goings on during the Greenwich Fairs? If your answer is yes then now is the time to do it!

Be a local tourist and learn the answers to these and many other questions on a tour led by one of our fully trained guides.

The Greenwich Tour Guides Association, made up of local people, is the longest established guiding organisation in Greenwich and we specialise in everything Greenwich. We love our Royal Borough and are keen to share our knowledge with friends, neighbours and visitors.

Join us any day of the week at 12:15 or 14:15 on one of our regular tours. No need to book - just turn up at the Tourist Information Centre, next to the Cutty Sark. Bring a copy of this article or last month’s advertisement to claim your discount.

But that’s not all we do! We also organise group tours to suit your requirements. Why not combine your social or corporate event with a tour? We will arrange a bespoke visit to suit you. Parents bring your kids in buggies and we will arrange a tour for you and your wheels.

Or maybe a corporate event followed by a tour and lunch at one of the famous taverns, afternoon tea or wine tasting. Just let us know and we can arrange it for you!

Greenwich is where time begins. Isn’t it time you began to discover more about what’s on your doorstep? Royal Greenwich - The jewel in London’s tourist crown.

For more information check out our website www.greenwichtours.co.uk contact us at guides@greenwichtours.co.uk or phone 07575772298

SUN 14 JUN BACH TO BABY

Classical Concert series for Baby and You founded by concert pianist and mum, Miaomiao Yu. Classical music, feeding, crying, dancing and nappy changing. Be amazed at how your child will love Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. 4pm. £10. 020 8858 1749.

Mycenae House, 90 Mycenae Road, SE3 7SE.

MON 15 JUN BLACKHEATH HALLS LUNCHTIME RECITALS

Maria Canyigueral, piano. Music of Mompou, Garćia Abril, Chopin and Granados. 1.10pm. Free with retiring collection for the benefit of Blackheath Halls. 23 Lee Road, Blackheath SE3 9RQ.

TUES 16 JUN GREENWICH INDUSTRIAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The Standard Gauge Railways of the Royal Arsenal, talk by Ian Bull. 7.30pm. The Old Bakehouse (rear of Age Exchange), Bennett Park, SE3. No parking.

TUES 23 JUN BACH TO BABY

Classical Concert series for Baby and You founded by concert pianist and mum, Miaomiao Yu. Classical music, feeding, crying, dancing and nappy changing.

Be amazed at how your child will love Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. 10.30am. £10. 020 8464 7674.

Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley BR1 1RY.

THURS 25 JUN BLACKHEATH DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY If anyone can make all of us appreciate a subject so esoteric as the origin of illuminated manuscripts it is today’s lecturer, the charismatic Imogen Corrigan . Refreshments 2pm for 2.30pm. Visitors £5. Refreshments .www.artsinblackheath.org.uk. St Mary’s Church Hall, Cresswell Park, Blackheath SE3.

SAT 27 JUN DROP IN WILDLIFE CENTRE

A chance for children to find out about the wildlife in Greenwich Park. 1-4pm. Free. The Wildlife Centre, Near the South end of the lake in the Flower Garden, Greenwich Park SE10.

CREATIVE WEDDING FAIR

Greenwich-based designers, vintage specialist and clever cooks will be showcasing at this one-day bridal extravaganza in Greenwich Market. 10am-5.30pm.

Greenwich Covered Market, Greenwich SE10.

WED 17 JUN GREENWICH NETWORKING BREAKFAST

CHAMBER MUSIC ON VANBRUGH HILL

SE London Chamber - Procurement Opportunities with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and what you need to gain business. Speaker Tony Lawrence, RB Greenwich, Procurement. Book on 020 8317 3365 or office@ selondonchamber.org. £16/£18. 7.30-9.30am.

Blackheath Sports Club, The Rectory Field, Charlton Road, Blackheath SE3 8SR.

Steinberg Duo open the doors of their purpose-built chamber music studio for a small audience to listen to an hour’s recital followed by refreshments. Violin & piano recital: Mozart Sonata in B-flat, K.45, Mendelssohn Violin Sonata in F (arr. Menuhin), Kreisler Praeludium & Allegro. 6pm. £10 booked in advance on line at www.steinbergduo.com. Steinberg Studio, 137 Vanbrugh Hill, Greenwich SE10 9HP.

SAT 20 & 21 JUN GRAND MEDIEVAL JOUST

SAT 4 JUL CARMINA BURANA

Magnificent knights compete on horseback and clash at the supreme event of medieval England.

10am-6pm. Adult £15.10, Child £9.10, Family £39.30. Book before 10 June for reduced rates. www. english-heritage Eltham Palace & Gardens, Court Yard, Eltham SE9 5QE.

Lewisham Choral Society presents a choral extravaganza: Carl Orff’s exuberant Carmina Burana, tender love songs by Eric Whitacre and a classic anthem by John Joubert, plus a lively violin sonata by Mozart.7.30pm. £10 - £27 www.cadoganhall.com or 020 7730 4500. Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ.

FROM STAGE TO SCREEN

Eltham Choral Society performs choruses and arias from Purcell to Bernstein. www.elthamchoral.org.uk for more details. 7.30pm. £12/£10 conc. Holy Trinity Church, Southend Crescent, Eltham SE9 2SD.

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BRITTEN: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Diego Masson musical director - Olivia Fuchs director - Cordelia Chisholm set and costume designer Step into an enchanted world at Blackheath Halls this July, as Trinity Laban Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Shakespeare’s magical, comical tangle of love and mischief is brought to life by one of Britten’s most sparkling scores, featuring folk song, parody, and moments of riotous comedy and stunning beauty.

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10%

Leading Trinity Laban Opera is a fantastic creative team, including conductor Diego Masson – one of the world’s leading exponents of 20th century music – and director Olivia Fuchs, whose 2005 production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the Royal Opera House won great acclaim.

So join our talented young cast as they bring this wonderful opera to life, with a performance full of colour, fun and energy, all coated with a liberal sprinkling of fairy dust.

Wed 1 - Sat 4 JUL. 7pm, SAT 4- 2pm. £15, £9 £12).

Great Hall, Blackheath Halls

Meridian reader offer - 10% off tickets to either of these two Trinity Laban events Thurs 18 JUN Trinity Laban Concert Orcehstra Gerry Cornelius conducts a programme of ballet music and folk inspired works by Tchaikovsky, Kodály and Satie.

Wed 1 – Sat 4 JUL Britten: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See above.

Quote ‘MERIDIAN’ for your 10% discount online or via phone 020 8463 0100

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UNTIL 31 OCT VIVIENNE WESTWOOD: CUT FROM THE PAST

This exhibition brings together for the first time a number of her groundbreaking designs, and explores the collections that were her turning point both critically and commercially. Sunday to Friday 12noon – 5pm. £8/£6, under 16 free. www.dansonhouse. org.uk. 020 8303 6699. Danson House, Danson Park, Bexleyheath DA6 8HL.

ON GOING CURRENT EXHIBITION SELECTION OF PRINTS FROM LOCAL ARTISTS Tues–Sun, 10am–5.30pm. 020 8858 1569.

Greenwich Printmakers Gallery, 1A The Market, SE10 9HZ.

THURS 4 – 29 JUN BLACKHEATH ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION.

Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and one hour before evening performances. www.trinitylaban.co.uk. 020 8318 9758. Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath SE3 9RQ.

GREENWICH OPEN STUDIOS WEEKENDS 205 JUN 13/14 & 20/21

See artist and their work in their studios.

Visit www.greenwichopenstudios.co.uk for more info and map.1-6pm.

SEND YOUR ART EVENTS TO LISTINGS@MERIDIAN-MAGAZINE.CO.UK

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Silvertown Tunnel Still time to have your say

To reduce congestion at the Blackwall Tunnel, and improve the reliability and resilience of the wider road network, Transport for London are developing proposals for a new road tunnel under the Thames linking the Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown, which would be operational by 2021 at the earliest.

The twin bore tunnel would connect to the A1020 Silvertown Way/Lower Lea Crossing on the north side and to the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Approach on the south side. The tunnel generally follows the alignment of the Emirates Air Line cable car.

The consultation in respect of additional river crossings ran from 7 Jul 2014 to 18 September 2014, receiving almost 7,500 responses. The analysis undertaken has shown that over 90 per cent of respondents expressed support for the new crossings.

From the responses received, the majority of feedback supported the introduction of new fixed link crossings, rather than the introduction of new ferry crossings.

Having considered all of the issues raised in the

consultation, tfL will now continue to develop the concepts of new bridges at Gallions Reach and Belvedere. They will also consider whether tunnels would be more suitable by releasing greater land for development than would be possible with a bridge.

Over the next few months extensive work will take place to develop proposals for two new fixed link crossings at Gallions Reach and Belvedere. This work will:

New crossings at Gallions Reach and Belvedere would transform the connectivity of outer east London, open up major sites for development and help to support the delivery of jobs and homes across a wide area. Once the proposals for these two crossings have been developed further, we will undertake a more detailed consultation, planned to commence in the autumn 2015.

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Deliver a greater understanding of likely impacts new river crossings could have on traffic flow and the environment;

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Set out opportunities to improve cross-river links for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport passengers;

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Give consideration to any additional traffic management requirements to ensure the crossings operate successfully and sustainably;

• Provide a clear business case for new river crossings, including user charging to manage

demand and fund the construction and operation;

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Explore how best to apply for powers needed to build and operate the new crossings.

TfL will put our consideration of proposals for a new ferry at Woolwich and a ferry at Gallions Reach on hold, pending the outcome of this work.

To find out more go to www.tfl.gov.uk/silvertown-tunnel

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