Ravensbourne Valley Preservation Society

Latest update at 9th May Latest update at 9th May

Welcome to the website of Ravensbourne Valley Preservation Society. We are a residents' society covering an area of 1500 households of which nearly 500 are subscribing members. Our objective is to maintain and enhance the built environment and to generally enhance the area for the benefit of residents.

You can join us here and for further background information about the Society see About Us. We cover the area shown opposite:

News In Brief

Queens Gardens (the open space between The Glades and Kentish Way, just north of the Pavilion) STOP PRESS: A new application has been submitted for this site showing minor reductions in size. Details are available from the Council here. Our comments/thoughts are here. This page gives some details of the previous, refused application.

Very little has happened of late but here is a copy of our newsletter with some pictures to illustrate the issues.

Above: The Shard as seen from Coniston Road: One moment, the sun shines brightly off one side, the next moment the sun has moved slightly and the reflection has gone.

44-46 Bromley Hill: A block of flats has been proposed at this site and the application has now gone to appeal.See here for details.

Ravensbourne station We are still trying to get more plants planted here in order to screen the station from residents. In fact, so frustrated is Cllr Colin Smith about the lack of progress that he has asked the Council to begin enforcement proceedings! In addition we are trying to get something done about the black plastic sheeting which has recently become very tatty in places. LATEST: A scheme is being considered to replace both the failing shrubs and the black screen with a permanent fence attached to the railings of the ramp. More news when we get it.

Warren Avenue Playing Fields: The project to plant new trees in the park has taken a great leap forward! See Community Projects.

Crime Prevention Advice New advice from Trading Standards and the Police

Please remember! If you see work being carried out on a protected tree please contact the Council immediately. If you learn of a developer wanting to develop a property please let us know immediately.

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Over 60? Did you know about Age UK Bromley (formerly Age Concern)?

Age UK Bromley help to maintain the quality of life of over-60's through the provision of services, activities and support which include:

· Information and Advice on a range of issues including housing and benefits, assistance with home and garden maintenance and safety.

· Healthy lifestyles including gentle chair-based exercise classes and 12-week Fit for Life courses.

· Housing related support aimed at maintaining independent living and a hospital aftercare service, helping people regain their independence and confidence.

· Clip it – a toe nail cutting service that takes place in clinics across the borough or in the home.

· Day Care and Chislehurst Active Age Centre where older people can go to meet friends, take part in social and educational activities and enjoy a meal or snack.

· The Garden Room Dementia Cafe at Chislehurst Active Age on Tuesday afternoons which provides support and advice for dementia suffers and their carers.

You can also discover a whole new world with Age UK Bromley’s IT courses! Courses cater for all abilities (including Beginners) and interests as well as free taster courses!

For more information on their IT courses and all their other services please contact: Age UK Bromley, Community House, South Street, Bromley BR11RH, Telephone number: 020 8315 1850, email: info@ageukbromley.org.uk, info@ageukbromley.org.uk