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Ham & Petersham community news

Keeping the Ham Avenues special

The local community has been turning out in force to keep the historic Avenues special. In January, over 40 people helped clear scrub around trees. Local schools have also been out in force as part of the association’s campaign to keep Ham and Petersham special. Visit the Ham and Petersham Association website for news on the next event.

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Record numbers apply to get their roads repaired

The hugely popular and pioneering roads and pavements fund inviting residents to put forward suggestions for highway repairs in their area, is set to break last year’s record. Over 1,900 residents took part in this year’s consultation, three times the previous number. Submissions have been evaluated throughout February, with the winners being announced in March.

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Residents hear thoughts on how Ham Close should be uplifted

Residents attended a public event last month to hear feedback on a consultation which looked at how Ham Close could be improved. Following a 3 week consultation, residents had their say on the future of their area. These ideas were turned into a series of visual representations. The Council and RHP will now review these local ideas and return with further feedback later this year.

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Richmond Council stands up for small businesses

Richmond Council has stepped in to prevent small businesses in Ham from losing trade to bigger businesses by introducing 30 minutes free parking on Ham Parade. To make it easy for customers to pop into their local shops in Ham, parking meters in five bays along the Parade will be made free for the first half hour. This comes after the Ham Traders’ told the Council they were finding it hard to compete against bigger businesses.

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Pro-active policing keeps the pressure up on burglars

Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Safer Neighbourhood Team is keeping up the pressure on burglars by identifying vulnerable premises, giving out advice about securing properties and encouraging new neighbourhood watch schemes. Residents are reminded to make sure that where bikes are stored in sheds or garages, the buildings are secured with high quality door and window locks.

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Free Wi-Fi now in all local libraries

Library users can access free Wi-Fi at all of the borough’s 14 libraries. For children, Wi-Fi access is linked into the borough’s schools’ network which means most children will be able to use their existing passwords to surf the net. Adults, local businesses, and community groups can log onto the Wi-Fi network by simply asking for a password at their local library front desk.

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Polling station has been changed

For the local Council and European parliamentary elections on Thursday 22 May, the polling station for voters in polling district NA (Ham, Petersham & Richmond Riverside Ward) will be the Infants demountable unit at The Russell School, Meadlands Drive (instead of the nursery unit). Full details and a map will be on poll cards sent out just before Easter.

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Get your news noticed

Local groups who want to spread the word about their events, facilities or services can do so via the community noticeboards. The noticeboards provide information on the work of the Council and local community groups together with details of local events and activities. Local community or resident groups, charities or not-for-profit organisations can all apply to display information.

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Ham music project launched

An exciting new project called Ham in Session has been launched which opens Ham’s youth centre’s music studio to different groups in the community. Delivered by Richmond Council’s Youth Service, the studio will now be open four evenings a week. For more information and to register contact Ben Skelton on 020 8288 0916

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Make sure your voice is heard at the next election

There are two important elections within the borough this May – for the local Council and for the European parliament. Young people aged 18 to 24 are less likely to vote than any other age group, but if you don’t vote, how will your opinions be heard? Register now!

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First Ham and Petersham Guides - new year, new start

First Ham and Petersham Guides are inviting new recruits to join them in 2014. Guides aged 10-14 plan and undertake indoor and outdoor activities. Meetings are at the guide hall on Woodville Road in Ham. Try it out for free. Parents are welcome to email guides1stham@gmail.com for more details.

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RichDance Festival 2014: tickets on sale

RichDance is the Arts Service's annual festival, celebrating dance of all styles and for all ages. Performances from dance schools, youth and community groups from the borough and beyond, take place at 2.30pm on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March at Hampton School. Get your tickets now!

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Food for Life partnership awards for Richmond schools

School Food Matters has been working with its member schools in Richmond to gain Food for Life partnership awards. The awards celebrate the work of schools to provide excellent school meals alongside practical food education. Grey Court School and local primaries Lowther, Chase Bridge, Sheen Mount and St Richard’s each received a Bronze award. Holy Trinity Primary was awarded Silver.

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Commemorative Trek for WW1

Join the Royal Star and Garter to commemorate the centenary of the start of WW1 on a three day trek of the Ypres Salient battle sites on 17 September. This poignant experience will also help to raise funds for the home. The Royal Star and Garter Home is a charity that provides outstanding nursing and therapeutic care to the ex-service community.

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Get energy smart

With rising fuel bills a growing worry for many households, Richmond Council have launched an exciting new initiative, Energy Smart Richmond upon Thames. Working with energy efficiency experts, Climate Energy, the scheme is available to everyone and will offer advice and access to a range of measures that could help reduce your energy bills and make your home more comfortable.

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Find out now about local summer fun activities

For Sanity’s Sake will be holding a local exhibition for residents to find out more information on local summer activity options. Activities include:

  • A wide range of summer camp providers face-to-face in one place
  • Inspirational ideas if you’re at home with the children, in or out doors
  • Childcare options
The exhibition takes place on Wednesday 30 April from 7.30 to 10.30pm at the Winning Post

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Sign up for updates from the Community Safety Partnership

Do you want to know more about crime and anti-social behaviour in the borough? The Community Safety Partnership produces an electronic two page newsletter that is sent out monthly about crime and ASB developments in the borough and further afield.

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Register your support for a new free school

Richmond Council has been working with Richmond upon Thames College on a project to create a new purpose-built college, special school and secondary school. In partnership with Haymarket Media Group and Harlequins, work has begun on an application to open a free school in September 2017.To read about the proposals and register your support,
visit www.reec.org.uk

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Sir David Attenborough receives the freedom of the borough

Sir David Attenborough, who recently named Richmond as his favourite place in the world, has been awarded the borough’s highest honour. At a full Council meeting in January, all councillors agreed that the ‘Freedom of the borough’ should be offered to the naturalist, in recognition of his dedicated work to natural history and his contribution to many local charities and organisations.

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New cancer support officer now at the Mulberry Centre

The Mulberry Centre’s new outreach officer, Afia Bhatti, is now working with the local community to raise awareness about cancer prevention and the services the facility offers.
The centre provides practical and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer. All services are offered free of charge and there are no age or postcode boundaries.

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Close shop doors to save energy

Help shops and restaurants save money and reduce energy wastage by closing their doors. An open door wastes the equivalent CO2 of three return flights from London to Hong Kong. Closing the door creates a comfortable environment with reduced draughts and hotspots, and acts as a barrier to pollution. To support retailers, Richmond Council is providing window stickers and door signs.

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Townmead Road Reuse and Recycling Centre is now closed

Until Monday 14 April, the borough’s recycling hub, Townmead Road will be closed for renovation to improve safety, improved accessibility and site efficiency. Whilst Townmead Road is closed, residents will be able to use five different sites in West London: Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow.

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Focus On Get Involved Diary

Residents around the borough are happier than ever with the services provided by Richmond Council.

In the second annual ‘Residents Survey’, carried out by an independent company on behalf of the Council, a representative sample of residents were asked their thoughts on the Council, services and the borough.

The results showed that satisfaction levels are high, including 96% who responded are satisfied with the local area, 57% agree the Council provides value for money and 70% feel the Council acts on their concerns. In Kew, 86% of residents said they were happy with how the Council runs their local services, with 85% in Richmond.

This survey follows on from the 2010 All in One public consultation in which over 13,500 people told the Council what they thought needed to be improved. The Residents’ Survey, helps the Council track how well it is responding to residents’ concerns and views.

Over 65,000 people in Richmond upon Thames have signed up to receive a new borough Richmond Card. Card holders are able to use their card to access resident parking discounts, membership of the library service, the opportunity to join local sports and fitness centres and exclusive offers from local businesses and attractions. This new card also continues the popular 30-minute free parking for residents.

One of the key features of the card is the local business discount. In a move to support local high streets, over 100 exclusive local business and attraction offers are now available online. These include a great 2-for-1 entry to Kew Gardens on Monday to Friday, to half price treatments at Twickenham’s Mint day spa and discounted bikes at Pearson Cycle Performance in Sheen.

If you don’t have your new Richmond Card – go online now and sign up.

If you are a local business, and would like to benefit from the scheme, click here to find out more information.

Nature’s Gym Ham Common Woods
18 March 11am - 2pm Meet by pond near Ham Gate
Computer & DIY Makerspace
25 March 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Little House, Ham Close
Nature’s Gym Petersham Lodge
29 March 11-2pm Meet at main entrance
Make Do & Mend: Babuska fabric doll
29 March 10am - 2pm at Ham Library
Green Screen
30 April 7pm at Ham Library
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Councillors

Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside

Councillor Sue Jones
Cllr Sue
Jones
Councillor Brian Miller
Cllr Brian
Miller
Councillor Sir David Williams
Cllr Sir David
Williams
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