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Kennington Green’s Tree of Heaven to be sacrificed for the NLE

From TFL :  Northern line extension   Activity Notification   November 2015     “Earlier this year we communicated that the Tree of Heaven (T4) on the north side of the Kennington Green worksite would require pruning due to the proximity of the construction works. Some initial pruning has been undertaken, however following further assessments by a tree specialist and London Borough of Lambeth tree officers we have been advised that pruning or lopping of branches will no longer be sufficient and it has now been decided that the tree will need to be removed. Unfortunately when a trenching and root survey exercise was conducted, it was found that the majority of the main roots have grown under Kennington Green. These roots need to be cut for the construction of piles, which could impact on the long term stability of the tree.  An on-going cycle of crown reduction would also…

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Northern Line Extension – and Oval roads

The latest monthly (October-December 2015) update from TFL can be found here. In addition to the NLE work, Thames Water is installing a new water main along Kennington Road. There may be loss of water when properties are switched over to the new pipework, probably early in the New Year.   An update on the works on the roads at the Oval can be found here  

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Fireworks – and Hallowe’en events

Kennington Park Estate residents are very concerned at the dangerous misuse of fireworks by a handful of youngsters on the Estate and are asking everyone to spread the word about the Firework Code – and to make sure everyone sticks to it!  We are also asking local shops to stop selling fireworks to under 18s. It is illegal to sell adult fireworks or sparklers to anyone under 18; and for anyone under 18 to possess adult fireworks in a public place.      There is a free fireworks festival and bonfire just up the road in the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens on Hallowe’en, 31 October, at 6.30 pm. More information and a map can be found by clicking here  (http://vauxhallone.co.uk/events/fire-festival-vauxhall-pleasure-gardens).   This year we are telling the “Legend of the Trickster God Loki and the Dark Elves.” The story of how Thor got his hammer. Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens becomes Asgaard, the home of the Viking…

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Community Safety and Policing Meeting – Thank you!

Thank you to all the residents who attended on 20th October to discuss policing issues on the estate.  It was great to see so many turn out to have a fruitful discussion. Thank you to our local Councillor Jane Edbrook, Phil White from Lambeth Council Community Safety and Sergeant Phillip Jones for joining us. The Oval Safer Neighbourhoods Team can be reached here: http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Lambeth/Oval  

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Kennington Oval Vauxhall Forum – New Board!

Members of the KPE Tenants Association attended the Annual General Meeting of the Kennington Oval Vauxhall (KOV) Forum on 8th October 2015. KOV elected their executive committee during the meeting, including Helen Monger as Chair.  KPETA Secretary and Treasurer Marilyn Evers also remains an elected KOV Board Member. http://www.kovforum.org.uk/  

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Oval Cricket Ground: Redevelopment of the Peter May Stand

Redevelopment of the Peter May stand in the cricket ground has just started and construction is scheduled for completion by the end of April/beginning of May 2016.  During the demolition and rebuilding work, the heavy construction vehicles servicing the site will arrive via Clayton Street.  Residents should be careful of construction traffic when crossing Clayton Street and Kennington Oval.  This traffic should not start before 0800 in the morning.  If residents notice heavy lorries arriving earlier that eight, please inform the TA. More info from here: http://www.kiaoval.com/new-peter-may-stand-to-be-built-this-winter/                                

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Welcome to the Blog!

Kennington Park Estate Tenants Association are always keen to keep everyone up to date with the latest happenings and info about the estate. As the new Deputy Chair of the Kennington Park Tenants Association, Steph will be keeping you up to date with the latest goings on and showing more ways in which you can get involved.

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Kennington Park Flower Garden

 The Flower Garden in Kennington Park has been restored with the support of £500,000 funding, primarily from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Lambeth Council. It was formally reopened on 18 July, when a new sundial was unveiled by the MPs for Vauxhall and Bermondsey & Old Southwark, Kate Hoey and Neil Coyle.         The new sundial was made from Welsh slate by Sam Flintham, a student of historic stone carving at Kennington’s City and Guilds of London Art School.     The programme of events which will now be taking place in the Flower Garden is reproduced below – starting with Bat Walks on 22 August and 17 September (bat detecting at twilight!) and a guided walk through the garden on 5 September and 3 October.          

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Summer Fair – 21 June – Vauxhall Park

VAUXHALL PARK   SUNDAY 21ST JUNE 2PM – 5PM ♦RODEO BULL   ♦GO-KARTS   ♦BOUNCY CASTLE ♦FOOTBALL TRAINING by CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB♦♦ ♦PUNCH & JUDY SHOW  ♦DOG SHOW  ♦DONKEY RIDES ♦MAGICIAN AND BALLOON MODELLING ♦CRAZY GOLF  ♦ GIANT INFLATABLE SLIDE ♦ GIANT WHIRLING TEA CUPS ♦CHILDREN’S GAMES GALORE  ♦MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENTS ♦PLANTS FROM COVENT GARDEN MARKET ♦HOT FOOD  ♦DELICIOUS HOME-MADE CAKES ♦CORNUCOPIA OF STALLS  ♦MUCH, MUCH MORE! Volunteers Needed to help on the day. Please contact: FRIENDS OF VAUXHALL PARK www.vauxhallpark.org.uk Thank you to everyone who makes the Fair possible

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