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Belvedere Residents Celebrate the Old Times
Over 30 Belvedere residents joined together for a variety afternoon supplied free of charge by the Belvedere Community Forum at Belvedere Congreational Church, Picardy Road on the afternoon of 23 January. Entertainers John Ripley and Mark Walsh performed the songs of George Formby, Max Miler, Flanagan and Allen, Frankie Vaughan and Frank Sinatra to an enthusiastic audience.
Tea and biscuits were served in the interval by volunteers from the Management Committee comprising Janet White (Chair), Barry Leaf and Cllrs Daniel Francis and David Leaf.
For more details regarding the Belvedere Community Forum see www.belvedereforum.org.uk or email info@belvedereforum.org.uk or phone 020 8312 1367.
Pictured from left to right are: Eileen Chambers, John Ripley, Jean Newstead, Steve Kay, Pad Phelan and Mark Walsh.
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81 year old Pensioneer Robbed for £30
Bexley Police are appealing for witnesses and information to a robbery that took place yesterday1st February in Yarnton Way.
An 81-year-old lady from Erith was standing at a bus stop in Yarnton Way, opposite the Methodist Church near the junction with Wolvercote Road about to travel to Lewisham.
At approximately 11.15 hours she was approached from behind by a man who grabbed the handbag she was holding close to her side. She made a determined to effort to keep hold of her bag but the strength of her attacker pulled her off balance and she fell heavily to the ground.
The man made off with the bag in the direction of Maran Way. The bag contained cash approximately £30.00 and keys.
The robber is described as black, approximately 20 years of age and at the time of the incident was wearing dark coloured clothing.
Two members of the public came to her aid and police were called. She was conveyed to Queens Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich where she was treated for a broken right arm and cuts to her leg.
Anyone with any information should call PC Neil Dawes, Bexleyheath CID on 0208 284 9240, or to remain anonymous call the Bexley Crime Hotline on 0208 284 9234 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Information can also be emailed to Bexley.Crime@met.police.uk
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Planning Committee Blocks “Utter Beast Of A Development”
Belvedere Councillor David Leaf has welcomed the decision by Bexley’s Planning Control Committee to reject an application for 37 flats on the Bromley Caravans site in Abbey Road, Belvedere. Dozens of local residents applauded when the decision was made and speaking against the application Cllr Leaf said:
“This is an utter beast of a development that would cause misery and distress to the many residents in the surrounding area. I am especially concerned about the affect that it would have on the elderly residents in Dowling House whose lives may be put at risk by the increased traffic in Laymarsh Close that would cause new and dangerous hazards. Moreover, their quality of life would deteriorate because of the inevitable increase in noise.”
“I would like to pay tribute to the two residents, Mr Jones and Mrs Milton, who came to address the Planning Control Committee as well as all of the other residents who came along despite the horrendous weather. Mr Jones and Mrs Milton spoke very well and echoed the sentiments of the other residents at the meeting and those who could not attend due to the weather or ill health.”
“This is only the first battle as the Planning Control Committee will need to review its decision at a later date and the developer may wish to appeal. However, tonight was an important victor for the local residents who I have had the privilege on meeting and corresponding with about this and many other important issues.”
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