Rev Richard Marzetti, Chatsworth Baptist Church, points to the Norwood Forum Historical Plaque installed today, 18 September 2020. The original church, founded in 1878, was totally destroyed 76 years ago today at 7:05pm by a V2 rocket. Two residents of Chatsworth Way were sadly killed and many injured. The current church building was opened in 1959.

This year's Open House is running over its normal forthcoming weekend (19-20 September 2020) but then also extending until 27 September. The Festival is providing a more varied programme than ever with nine days of original films, model buildings to make at home, loads of fascinating guided walks all around London, building tours and much more. Full information is on their website.

Shop Local! Good to see Lambeth promoting local businesses in the West Norwood town centre. Councillor Matthew Bennett paid a visit to cafes, including Sweet Carolina, to find out how they have been getting on.

Swimming lessons in West Norwood (and elsewhere) are restarting for young people on Monday (14 September 2020)  following a five-month shutdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic.