Trevor Moore

Whataboutery, par excellence. Face facts.

Whataboutery, par excellence. Face facts.

As to ?Richard or whomever's 'packed out meetings', not sure if they mean Phase 2 or Phase 3, but for Phase 3 they would have been the ones at which no minutes were taken, questioners were randomly selected/ignored by a councillor who did nothing to stop shouty 'pro' hecklers; and there were pointless 'Pin a Post-It!' breakout rooms where sharpest elbows and loudest voices prevailed. No record/report back was made for public consumption. Transparent? There seems to be a glossing over of how Phase 2 OHSD morphed into Phase 3 OHSD (no results of the latter published). The important point about the Phase 2 report was that it said 'You' told us you wanted radical action. That led to the 24/7 closure proposal. Well, it turns out that 'You' comprised all of 122 people in the Phase 2 consultation in favour (the Council itself said those responses were all that could be relied upon) https://www.onedulwich.uk/news/who-closed-dulwich-village-junction). Out of 11,000+ in Dulwich Ward alone. So someone failed to explain what the Council and its advisory group (made up of lobbyists) had in mind. Just to take Court Lane, with around 200 houses on it, only 5 people responded. And many of the dots on the Phase 2 map are from well outside the area. Speaks for itself. We can only hope for a properly run, democratic process going forwards, with independent scrutiny.

Why has it taken FOIs to extract information from the Council that just happens not to fit with the story spun about what the community wanted? This map showing where the scant support came from for a 24/7 closures plan indicates why the Council wanted to keep the info secret - despite countless requests. Because it wasn't the community that decided. https://www.onedulwich.uk/news/who-closed-dulwich-village-junction Those adjectives are a bit rich when the Council had a secret working group, made up of the lobbyists, that devised the plans. Residents didn't get a look in. Obviously the cycling lobby have only one agenda (you can't blame paid people for doing what they're asked) - that's why I won't join their groups, even though I'm a regular cyclist. But it's a mystery why the clean air gang and safe routes to school gang don't seem to care that (e.g.) East Dulwich Grove has become dangerous (both in pollution and road safety terms) for school kids going to the multiple schools on the road. With a health centre bang smack in the middle. All that seems to matter to some is Dulwich Village. That's not very empathetic. The time for transparency is now...let's hope it happens on the new review. A bad start, with so many not having received the flyer inviting people to register.

heartblock Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Emergency first response paramedic car stuck in > the gridlock... Only adding as it was blaring out > it sirens for a good few minutes and I was trying > to record a presentation. Gridlock continues both > lanes now. Can Rahrahrah bring his magic wand to > make it all disappear? Everyone needs to realise that this kind of incident is absolutely nothing to do with the closure of the village junction. I know, because one of our councillors to whose attention your post was drawn has confirmed today that traffic would be just as bad if the measures were taken away! And we know that the Council's judgment has proved right before, with the dizzying success of the previous QW7 works. So that's that sorted. Phew! #denialism-rules-ok

Penguin68 says: "Where the commercial lease has time-terminated the freeholder has no requirement to extend the lease or offer the leaseholder a new lease." That's not right in all circumstances, but not worth a teach-in here... This all sounds very like what happened to another EI tenant I know. EI are commercially as sharp as razorblades. A petition won't help, unfortunately, because they're solely about getting sufficient cashflow to service their humonguous debt. They won't GAF about the community aspects. Only money talks.

As a Dulwich Park Friends committee member and long time volunteer, I'd highly recommend that you join the Friends (app form at dulwichparkfriends.org.uk) if you want to influence what happens in the park. We notify our members of plans and projects and invite comments. The consultation over the floodworks and related benefits for the park lasted 18 months and was widely publicised. I will relay comments about the wall to the park manager - you can do this too, his contact details are on the Friends' website or Southwark's parks website. As to the playground, it's very subjective as to what is 'right'. I have had many comments direct about how enjoyable it is to have grassy, open, dog-free space for picnics and play. There is a cost factor too. The original playground was created after a big fundraising by the Friends. Volunteers are always welcome to help with keeping the park so pleasant to visit! Not least, we have a (more or less) monthly 'Dig the Park' where we work on planting and conservation work. Kids welcome, under supervision. Trevor Moore

Like 'em or loathe 'em, why not come and hear the artist himself come and introduce Three Perpetual Chords on Saturday 18th April, from 2pm? Given the pieces' link to music (see previous post), there will be live music from the London Contemporary Orchestra as well as free tea and cake.

The formal 'launch' of the Shawcross work is on 18 April at 2pm - everyone is invited, see attached.

Dulwich Park Friends are planning a public education campaign, including specific signage about the hazards of feeding bread to the ducks/encouraging rats. Will post further once more developed. If you have ideas, please email dulwichparkfriends@gmail.com

Does anyone else take offence at these vile magazines that get stuffed through our letter boxes (see example cover in pic) whether we like it or not? These seem to be aimed at bling merchants into ostentatious wealth, which is Absolutely NOT Dulwich - East or Village. Are cake design trends a priority when people are visiting foodbanks. How can we stop them from soiling our doormats? I realise I can (and do) bin them straightaway - but that's not the point.

You can find out completed sale prices of properties by specific address here: http://houseprices.landregistry.gov.uk/ - as far as I can tell, Zoopla just averages out and can't differentiate much, but if you know something that's directly comparable to yours, you can get more of an idea on the Land Reg site. No doubt +/- several per cent, depending on when the sale took place etc.

Hi all, I am on the Dulwich Park Friends committee. I or my colleagues have attended all of the meetings. The plans have gone through many iterations. One of the aims of the technical team has been to use gravity where possible, which in large part dictates where the holding areas need to be. I know the technical team have answered individual enquiries, so if you have questions do ask them. John Kissi at Southwark is leading, with external consultants on board. And of course you can respond in the formal planning process. Why not join the Friends and get our regular monthly email newsletter that would have alerted you to the public meetings and the chance to input? You can download an application form here (sorry, no online applications yet): http://www.dulwichparkfriends.org.uk/index.php/friends-info/join-us

What's your verdict on yesterday's event at York Hall?

I see there are proposals to launch The Sunday Assembly in South London in November - see http://sundayassemblycrystalpalace-eac2.eventbrite.co.uk/ intended to cover the Dulwich/Crystal Palace/Brixton/Streatham catchment. Is the Dulwich population ready for this kind of thing? http://sundayassembly.com/ Today's FT Mag gives a flavour of one held in Edinburgh: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/9229a7b8-0abd-11e3-aeab-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2ctuTsr9X

The Homage to Hepworth event on Thursday, a Dulwich Park Friends' fundraiser, included this riveting filmed dance piece inspired by the stolen Two Forms sculpture: http://t.co/IzXGu57X After a talk by Chris Stephens of Tate Britain, Councillor Barrie Hargrove explained that the Contemporary Art Society has been appointed to advise on drawing up a long list of possible artists to be invited to submit proposals for a new work for Dulwich Park. They will present this to the steering group this coming Thursday, 17 Jan. It will be up to the group to decide the shortlist. Submissions from the three or four shortlisted artists will be placed on public display for comment before any final selection is made. CAS advise that realistically the new work will be installed in early 2014. Posting on Southwark website is here: http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200006/arts_in_southwark/2889/barbara_hepworth

Almost a year has passed since the brutal theft of Hepworth?s Two Forms from Dulwich Park overnight on 19th/20th December 2011. The level of response to its disappearance proved immense. Following public consultation ending in June of this year, the process of commissioning a replacement for the Hepworth is underway. The Contemporary Art Society have been appointed as consultants to identify a longlist of artists for the steering group to consider. Alongside Southwark representatives that include cabinet members Barrie Hargrove and Veronica Ward, and Director of Communities, Law and Governance Deborah Collins, external members of the group are Ian Dejardin (Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery), Ian McInnes (Chairman of Dulwich Society) and Trevor Moore (Chair of Dulwich Park Friends). More information about the process will shortly be posted by Southwark Art Officer Rachael Roe on the council?s website. Not content with simply accepting the loss, some local artists ? Heather Burrell, Kate Miller and Pat Rae - have collaborated with Trevor Moore of Dulwich Park Friends to keep Hepworth and her work in the public eye. These efforts will culminate in a unique event called ?Homage to Hepworth? on 10th January at the Michael Croft Theatre at Alleyn?s School (flyer attached). A full description of the evening, and online ticketing, can be found here: http://www.michaelcrofttheatre.org.uk/wazzon.aspx Any profits from the event will be gifted to the Dulwich Park Friends charity, for park-related purposes. A flyer is attached. Anchoring the event will be a keynote speech from Chris Stephens of Tate Britain, one of the world?s leading experts on Hepworth. Trevor Moore, Dulwich Park Friends

...and don't forget the Dulwich Park Fair on the closing Sunday of the Festival, 20 May, from 12-6pm. Dog show, punch and judy, hog roasts and ethnic food, falconry, blacksmith, stalls selling arts, crafts and lots more. This will also be your chance to input to Southwark on the Hepworth replacement. They are having a stand next to the site from which the sculpture was stolen. Some local artists have also created a small 'Homage to the Hepworth' exhibition for a marquee on the site.

There is a public meeting on 19th March to discuss 'replacing' the stolen Hepworth. Here's the email from the Head of Parks: From: Powell, Paula On Behalf Of Wade, John Sent: 28 February 2012 15:01 Subject: Replacement of Barbara Hepworth Artwork in Dulwich Park Dear Consultee RE: Replacement of Barbara Hepworth Artwork at Dulwich Park I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to a public consultation meeting to identify a suitable plan to replace the above artwork that was sadly stolen late last year from Dulwich Park. The good news is that the artwork is insured and it has been decided that the budget from the insurance funding will be ring fenced to provide replacement(s) artwork in Dulwich Park. As such it is proposed that the open consultation meeting will focus on: 1. Identifying possible locations for future artwork 2. Discuss options for commissioning of new pieces of artwork The meeting will be held on the 19 March 2012 at 6.30-7.30pm at the following address: THE PARISH OF ST BARNABAS DULWICH St Barnabas Church 40 Calton Avenue London SE21 7DG Please can you confirm back to Paula Powell (paula.powell@southwark.gov.uk) that you will be able to attend this meeting. Best wishes John Wade Parks and Open Spaces Manager

Sorry Otta, I'm new to this and didn't realise each reply to an existing post would get displayed as it did! That's why I did several the same. But thanks. Trevor

Dear Smiler If you have any photographs of the Hepworth sculpture, would you be willing to share them with Dulwich Park Friends, so that we can create an archive? We are in the process of upgrading our website and when it's ready (next couple of weeks) we will have a space especially for this. Regards, Trevor Moore, Chair of Dulwich Park Friends

Dear trevskirevski If you have any photographs of the Hepworth sculpture, would you be willing to share them with Dulwich Park Friends, so that we can create an archive? We are in the process of upgrading our website and when it's ready (next couple of weeks) we will have a space especially for this. Regards, Trevor Moore, Chair of Dulwich Park Friends

Dear Eliza D If you have any photographs of the Hepworth sculpture, would you be willing to share them with Dulwich Park Friends, so that we can create an archive? We are in the process of upgrading our website and when it's ready (next couple of weeks) we will have a space especially for this. Regards, Trevor Moore, Chair of Dulwich Park Friends

Maybe stringing up is a tad excessive. But the reactions I saw to the violent removal of this beautiful piece are interesting. A huge number of gasps of disbelief, followed by a pained look for having lost something precious. Followed by expletives and real anger. As the criminals have proverbially bottled us all in the face, I think the least we can do is reinstate the stocks down in Dulwich Village (see the remains to the right of Dulwich Books) and when the perpetrators are found, on their way to clink we all get the chance to tip the contents of our new brown food waste mini-bins over their heads.