BeckenhamTown.us

Friendly Neighbourhood Info, News, Events, Groups & Discussions

Beckenham Weather BBC

Friday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)

Saturday: heavy showers, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)

Sunday: light rain, Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)

Music Player

Convert your WMA to MP3 files FREE http://www.wma-mp3.org/ and upload them on the site's new music player.

TURN MUSIC ON or OFF BELOW or Click Pop-Out Player to play music in backround whilst no longer on site.

Music

What's on TV

What's On TV - All Channels - Now?

Events

July 2009
SMTWTFS
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
       

Groups

Blog Posts

Jon Clarke

Clock House Zone 2&3 CPZ Public Meeting, 24 June, Report for all those who didn't attend

I wrote this on the major CPZ thread on this site, click here, but I thought I'd post it as a blog too, so it's easier to find for others as the other thread is long and moves quite quickly with new comments. It's important residents know the facts and can find them quickly. So here goes...

Balgowan School - CPZ Meeting Public Meeting Zones 2 & 3

This probably is the only… Continue

Posted by Jon Clarke on June 25, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Ali

Voting, and recycling

On the way from voting today (don't forget, everyone!), there was an info bus from the Council on the subject of recycling. I chatted to the people there and said I couldn't wait until we could have the food recycling in my road. My sister has had it for a few years now (in Richmond) and it works brilliantly. I was wondering how it's going for those in the trial area here in LB Bromley?

The officer there urged me to write to my Councillors in support of the scheme, which I intend to do, and I t… Continue

Posted by Ali on June 4, 2009 at 10:07am — 1 Comment

Reg Adams

Unchanged Borough Boundaries

With a bit more hype about elections just lately (European Parliament ElectionDay being Thursday 4 June), I've been asked a few times about boundary changes. So to allay any fears and to try to sort out any lingering confusion, I'm posting this as a blog:

There is no truth whatsoever in the story that any road in this neighbourhood is about to be transferred from Bromley Borough to Lewisham Borough. The Borough boundaries remain the same as they have been ever since 1965. Nobody is planning to… Continue

Posted by Reg Adams on June 2, 2009 at 6:29pm — 1 Comment

Jon Clarke

Green and pleasant land

Once in a while one gets to smile and thank people for their genuine helpfulness and relaxed demeanor, and whilst others can be jobsworths the brilliant management down at Crystal Palace Sports Centre helped out with a cheeky request and now parts of a Beckenham Allotment will be certainly a 'Green and pleasant land'.

Attending the revamped sports centre these p… Continue

Posted by Jon Clarke on May 26, 2009 at 12:30pm

Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward

The Studio

I thought readers of this site would be interested to know that an advert will appear next week asking for expressions of interest in taking over the old Studio building by Beckenham Library. The history of the site is far too complex to go into now, though I can answer specific questions. However, working with Reg Adams from Clock House ward, we have secured an agreement from the council that the site will continue to be used primarily for arts, education and community use. The challenge will b… Continue

Posted by Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward on October 23, 2008 at 10:30am — 16 Comments

Planning Applications in Local Area

25 Beckenham Road
181 Beckenham Road

BromleyTimes Newsfeed

We’re off to see the wizards..

HARRY Potter mania swept across the country this week as fans predicted a box office smash for the sixth film in the series. On Tuesday thousands of fans from across south-east London and north Kent packed Leicester Square for the long-awaited premiere o

‘Everyone is so proud of Rob..’

A YOUNG actor will be looking down from heaven with a huge smile on his face, said a friend, as stars from across the globe attend one of the most eagerly awaited film premieres in years, writes Martin Sawden. Tom Hopkins, 19, of Corbylands Road, Sidcu

Debt ridden hospital loses major contract

A HOSPITAL trust £147.2 million in debt is set to lose more money after a private health company pulled out of a contract to use its facilities. Ramsay Healthcare, which runs 30 private hospitals, put an end to its deal with the South London Healthcare

Schools swine flu outbreak

SWINE flu cases have struck at three schools in the borough. Parents at Beaverwood School for Girls, in Beaverwood Road, Chislehurst, were told that two pupils had come down with the virus last Friday. There has also been a confirmed case at Coopers Te

Johnson urges Johnson to re-think Palace plan

A LONDON Assembly member has urged the Mayor to withdraw his support for a plan to build 180 flats on a historic park. Green member Darren Johnson has warned Boris Johnson that building on Crystal Palace Park will set a precedent in the capital. A plan
 

A brief introduction...

Hi and welcome to this online community for all 'us' neighbours, young or old, to get together, share, have a voice, interact online, either social or business and make great friends. It started off about Council proposed CPZ parking issues, but it's all about neighbourhood and local news, info, events, local groups, services, chat and lots more. So do join, tell others, make new friends and get neighbourly :-)

It's a really easy site to upload photos, video, music, events, discussions, start a group and even write your very own blog, even if you are not a whizz with a PC. Play with it and enjoy. Any questions just throw them Jon's way for the answer.

Updated Latest News Headlines From Bromley Council

Follow What Goes On In Beckenham - Twitter

Latest Activity

Reg Adams replied to Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward's discussion 'CPZ - decision date and update for Zone 1 (Penge & Cator)'
Report ES09075, prepared by Paul Nevard (Traffic Engineer) on the Controlled Parking Zone proposed for nine roads around ClockHouse Station has just been released. As Cllr John Getgood indicates above, you can access this via Sharepoint on the Bro...
1 hour ago
Jon Clarke commented on Beckenham Town Residents's group 'Latest News'
There is a signing of a petition this afternoon (9th July) at Balgowan Primary School against the proposed CPZ if anyone wishes to sign it - 3.30pm at both school gates. The school and local residents in the surrounding roads outside the scheme we...
8 hours ago
Jon Clarke commented on Jon Clarke's photo 'Picture by Harry Phillips'
Going to see the Banksy exhibition soon, but this picture reminded me of a great site called http://www.streetartlocator.com
8 hours ago
Jeff Jeffery added an event
London Tournament of Baseball at Roundshaw Playing Fields
July 11, 2009 to July 12, 2009
The annual London Tournament of Baseball, featuring 16 teams, including a team from the Netherlands and a team from Portugal, will be held at Roundshaw Playing Fields, Hannibal Way, Wallington, on Saturday 11th July to Sunday 12th. Entry is free....
12 hours ago
Paul Sanderson added a photo
tisane
yesterday
Paul Sanderson updated their profile photo
yesterday
Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward added a discussion
CPZ - decision date and update for Zone 1 (Penge & Cator)
There has been a dalay in confirming the date when Cllr Smith is going to confirm his decision. We now know it will be Tuesday 14th July at a meeting starting at 7.30 in the Civic Centre. Here is the text of an email I have just sent to Penge & Ca...
on Tuesday
ade added a discussion
Good Value and committed Builders
Hi, we are going to be undertaking a modernization project in a new house in Beckenham. It involves knocking down structural walls and building new ones, building new kitchen and downstairs loo as well as refitting a bathroom. New boiler and elec...
on Tuesday
Mark Edwards replied to Kennedy's discussion 'Who's famous in Beckenham?'
Thought you might like to read these: http://www.beckenham.net/articles.asp?option=sp&item=1516 And in 2008 a whole concert was devoted to the subject: http://www.beckenhamjuniorchoir.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59%3A2nd-fa...
on Monday
Jon Clarke added a video
Balgowan Primary School Steel Band at 2009 Summer Fair
on Monday
Alex Burn left a comment for Alex Burn
Against CPZ, but, if it is enforced then it should encompass the roads around Balgowan School: Hampden Road, Hampden Avenue, Balgowan road, Belmont Road.
July 3
Alex Burn joined Jon Clarke's group
Swap & Recycle
A group to post your swaps, offers and wants, the only rule is that they are free and no money changes hands. Recycle what you don't want and find someone who does
July 3

Photos

Forum

Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward

CPZ - decision date and update for Zone 1 (Penge & Cator) 1 Reply

There has been a dalay in confirming the date when Cllr Smith is going to confirm his decision. We now know it will be Tuesday 14th July at a meeting starting at 7.30 in the Civic Centre. Here is t...

Started by Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward. Last reply by Reg Adams 1 hour ago.

ade

Good Value and committed Builders

Hi, we are going to be undertaking a modernization project in a new house in Beckenham. It involves knocking down structural walls and building new ones, building new kitchen and downstairs loo as...

Tagged: builders

Started by ade Jul 7.

Kennedy

Who's famous in Beckenham? 3 Replies

Some friends and I were discussing down the local who has been famous and come from or lived in Beckenham. Not many iconic or stylish things to photograph in the town so pethaps it's better known f...

Tagged: t-rex, bolan, nigel, benn, lawler

Started by Kennedy. Last reply by Mark Edwards Jul 6.

Beckenham Town Residents

Original CPZ Results - would they be different now? Shall we re-survey? 11 Replies

I'm not sure any residents ever saw the final published results - so I got hold of them and here they all are. Knowing what we know now, with new Pay & Display, permit fees per car, only 60 vis...

Tagged: final, votes, results, cpz, beckenham

Started by Beckenham Town Residents. Last reply by Paul Sanderson Jun 29.

Jon Clarke

What would be the best way to sort the overparking in Beckenham? 2 Replies

We've got plenty on the site about how the CPZ will operate, been set up etc, by a council that hasn't actually ventured into a dialogue with the community and has only one idea, or traffic mandate...

Tagged: parking, commuters, workers, us, ideas

Started by Jon Clarke. Last reply by Paul Miller Jun 29.

Reg Adams

CPZ: Outcome - Roads to be Included 74 Replies

The headlines are that the following roads will be included in the CPZ: Blandford Road (1-83 & 2-84); Cedars Road; Chaffinch Road; ClockHouse Road (to the Hampden Road junction); Elm Road; Quee...

Started by Reg Adams. Last reply by Mark Edwards Jun 26.

Sue D

Guitar Teachet 1 Reply

Can anyone recommend a local guitar teacher for my 7 year old daughter?

Started by Sue D. Last reply by Rupert Lion Jun 16.

Reg Adams

Mar/Apl2005 CPZSurvey (ElmRoad, etc.): Not really such a shock-horror story! 2 Replies

"Latest news" (Shome mishtake? - Ed.) refers to the CPZ Survey of March/April 2005, as if the Council went against the wishes of the majority at that time. That's not how it was! In nine of the ten...

Started by Reg Adams. Last reply by Reg Adams Jun 14.

Zoe Hannam

THE STUDIO 4 Replies

The council are now wishing to DISPOSE OF THE STUDIO (refer to Blogs) In their desperation the council are now SERIOUSLY considering assigning the lease to CITYGATE CHURCH. I am concerned about t...

Tagged: the, studio', of, disposal, council's

Started by Zoe Hannam. Last reply by Zoe Hannam Jun 8.

ade

What is the Overbrae/ Braeside area in Beckenham like? 2 Replies

Hi, we really need help from people who have lived in Beckenham and know the area well. I am thinking of moving there with my partner and am a little worried the areas of around Braeside and Overbr...

Started by ade. Last reply by David Parker Jun 5.

Members

  • Reg Adams
  • Jon Clarke
  • Jeff Jeffery
  • Paul Sanderson
  • Cllr John Getgood, Penge & Cator ward
  • ade
  • Mark Edwards
  • Alex Burn
  • Zoe Hannam
  • Vince Stevenson
  • Sam Marks
  • Gita Beecroft
  • Andy Nanton
  • Paul Miller
  • Duncan
  • Ken Brown
  • Beckenham Chorale
  • Jim
  • Niners
  • IanOwens
  • Ann Brandon
  • Annette Heath
  • Carol Ann Walters
  • willheath
  • Charles Berbeck
  • Gill Ablitt
  • Joanna Carpenter

SaferServices.co.uk - The Net's ONLY Female Skilled Trades & Business Directory

For the best Easter Animated Cards check these out!MovieTexts Beats The Pants Off e-cards

Some Useful Local Links...

Got a link you want added? Get in touch...
Train Times From Clock House, Kent House. Beckenham Junction, New Beckenham, Elmers End
Bromley Borough Roads Action Group
Clock House Safer Neighbourhood Team - Metropolitan Police Service 020 8721 2615
Metropolitan Police in non-emergency situations number - 0300 123 1212
Crimestoppers - Give information anonymously - 0800 555111 - Independent Charity
Map of Beckenham Town - Clock House Road
Balgowan Primary School Website
Beckenham Allotments Local urban gardeners at the end of Clock House Road
Beckenham Methodist Church in Clock House Road Hire for events & parties
Sydenham Gardens
Saferservices Female Skilled Trades & Business Web Directory
Bromley Council
Beckenham.net
Beckenham - Wikipedia
Beckenham TownTalk
Beckenham History Website
Beckenham Rugby Club
Beckenham Tennis Club
Beckenham Cricket Club
Beckenham Swimming Club
Beckenham Town Football Club
Beckenham Theatre Centre
Beckenham Guide & History
Freecycle.org Bromley Group Website - better than eBay, it's free

Want to set up any petitions? PetitionOnline.com is free and easy to set up and distribute

Notes

Notes Home

Welcome to Notes.

Created by Sep 2, 2008 at 5:47pm. Last updated by Jon Clarke Sep. 2, 2008.

Past Controlled Parking Zone Notes

Beckenham Hospital Redevelopment 2005 - Bromley Council Proposals and Notes

 

Created by Jon Clarke Sep 2, 2008 at 3:54pm. Last updated by Jon Clarke Sep. 2, 2008.

 
 

About

Jon Clarke Jon Clarke created this social network on Ning.

Create your own social network!

Videos

Latest Local News

Tour De Clock House Local police now have 3 brand new bicycles and 6 members of the team have passed their training courses.

Police warn of vehicle crime after recent spate of catalytic converter thefts, older vehicles being towed away and warn drivers to remove the mark that SAT NAV holders make on windscreens as these are a tell tale sign that one might be in the hidden in the glove box.

Police are asking for the public to report any suspicious pick-up trucks or people, especially graffiti artists who they have had some recent success arresting lately.

New crime mapping website launched

NetRetro - Childhood Relived

The Beatles Cartoons Ep.13 - The Singalong Segment


Thumbnail
The singalong segment for the beatles cartoons Ep.13.

The Songs Are:
"No Reply" And
"I'm Just Happy To Dance With You"

Beatles Cartoon Ep.13 - "I'm A Loser"


Thumbnail
The cartoon beatles in "I'm A Loser". Enjoy!

JACKSON 5 CARTOON


Thumbnail
September 11, 1971 September 1, 1973. ; a fictionalized portrayal of the careers of Motown recording group The Jackson 5. ABC rebroadcast the series during the 1984-1985 Saturday morning season, which wer…

Rollerskating - Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - BBC classic comedy


Thumbnail
In perhaps the most famous moment from Some Mothers Do Ave Em ever, Frank Spencer goes rollerskating... Hilarious clip from BBC Worldwide starring Michael Crawford.

What's a rilk? - Porridge - BBC classic comedy


Thumbnail
Vintage comedy porridge. Set in Slade Prison, Fletcher and Godber discuss the migratory backward flying bird known as a Rilk! Starring Ronnie Barker.
From the BBC

Free Beckenham Town web community where anyone can discuss local issues, post news/information, discover neighbours, make friends.

Badge

Get Badge

 

© 2009   Created by Jon Clarke on Ning.   Create Your Own Social Network

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service

You are Offline Sign in to chat!