Ravensbourne Valley Preservation Society

Latest update at 26 January Latest update at 26 January

News In Brief

Queens Gardens (the open space between The Glades and Kentish Way, just north of the Pavilion) An application has been submitted to build 5 restaurants, partially on the terrace outside the Pavilion and partly in the Gardens themselves. This appears to be outside what was 'allowed' in the Area Action Plan and, at our meeting on Thursday 5th January, we decided to object to this application. This page gives some details.

Bromley South Central: A massive and important development is being planned on the site of the Westmoreland Road car park. The picture right shows an artists impression and of particular note is how the development would relate to its neighbours in Newbury and Ravensbourne Roads. Please see details of the development by clicking here

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.

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

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 this area:

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