Celebrating 100 years of Free Public Libraries: Learning

Throughout 2020 Lambeth Libraries is celebrating the UNESCO Public Libraries Manifesto. The Manifesto is based on a number of key principles which underline the vision it sets out for public libraries.

Improve your health

As a follow up to our earlier story about services available in Lambeth to help you work to improve your health, the following services are available locally:

Local police meetings

There are a number of opportunities to raise issues informally with our local police teams at various public meetings and drop in sessions over the coming weeks. If you are not sure which ward you live in, look at these maps:

Parkhall trading estate: who’s in here?

Station to Station has produced a handy business directory listing all the businesses on the Parkhall Trading Estate on Martell Road, SE21 8EN. Download this here.

Fees waived for EU citizens applying for settled status

Lambeth Council is supporting EU residents applying for settled status ahead of Brexit, with fee free identity document scanning for those applying to the government’s EU Settlement Scheme.

EU, EEA or Swiss citizens, and their families, living in the UK can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. Successful applications result in either settled or pre-settled status.

Health and lifestyle services in Lambeth

There are a range of health and lifestyle services available to residents in Lambeth to improve their health and reduce their risk of developing a variety of diseases.

Lifestyle factors contribute hugely to poor health and whether it is becoming more physically active, stopping smoking, achieving a healthier weight, tackling diabetes or getting help and support with your mental health there is something for all residents in Lambeth.

Herne Hill Harriers Christmas/New Years Star Track

Star track is for children aged 7 - 16, run by Herne Hill Harriers. It meets every school half term to enjoy athletics and games.

Address: Tooting Bec Athletics Track, Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 3NP Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm

Dates:

Thames Water Norwood Road water main works in 2020

Updated: 6 and 10 January 2020

To recap, Thames Water will now be reopening all roads and removing all portacabins and compounds by Tuesday 24 December. They have sent us the attached drawings for the 2020 phases, which show:

2019 General Election - Dulwich and West Norwood Constituency Results

Helen Hayes has been re-elected as MP for the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency. Below are the results for all the candidates. More details can be found on the BBC website here

Norwood Forum sends our congratulations to Helen for her successful campaign.

Film Noir: Politics and Paranoia

West Norwood Picturehouse are running a four week course on Film Noir, arguably Hollywood’s most renowned genre; but what exactly is it? In this course, Dr Katie Da Cunha Lewin will take you through the genre signifiers, explain its history, and discuss the most famous film noir produced during Hollywood’s golden years. The course will be taught by introductory lectures on a variety of topics associated with film noir, film clips and recommendations, and with plenty of time for discussion.

When: from Friday 24 January to Friday 14 February 2020 (7:15-9:15pm)

Norwood Forum

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