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Crystal Palace Transition Town projects
Green drinks
The Paxton Centre, 52 Anerley Hill
Wednesday 11 October from 8.30pm
Free (but please support the Paxton Centre by buying a drink/coffee if you can)
Meet other like-minded Crystal Palacers to find out more about what the Transition Town is up to, in an informal setting.
Meet members of the different projects and get a taste of the wide range of activities, from community solar panels or growing your own veg. Or just have a drink and meet some new people: we're a fun, sociable bunch. The Paxton Centre is an exciting arts and community venue that has many crossovers and partnerships with the transition town. We also often have special guests and focuses to our nights. Check on our facebook group to see what's happening this month. Everyone welcome, from the merely curious to the very active!
Contact: joeduggan215@hotmail.com
In October we will be singing songs to celebrate Black History Month and working towards special seasonal local events.
Katie will be leading Come and Sing session at the launch of Compassionate Neighbours by St Christopher Hospice at Christchurch Gipsy Hill on 21st October 1.30-3.30pm - also featuring a horn duo by the London Mozart Players and afternoon tea - free to attend - all welcome.
Contribution: £7/ £5 Drop In - Block booking available.
More info contact Katie Rose: info@therosewindow.org
https://www.therosewindow.org/crystal-palace-transition-town-choir
The Edible Garden
Saturday 7 October (and most Saturdays in October)
Westow Park
10.30am to about noon
The Edible Garden team will continue to meet for gardening sessions on most Saturday mornings in October. Find us at the corner of Westow Park for autumn harvesting, winter planning and planting for the spring.
To find out more (and check dates), email ediblegardencp@gmail.com or sign up to the weekly newsletter at https://tinyletter.com/Edible_Garden
Here's a photo of Joe and Sam from our hop harvesting evening for the Palace Pint:
Patchwork Farm Stall
Crystal Palace Food Market, Haynes Lane, SE19 3AP
Every Saturday
October will be the last month for the Patchwork Farm this year where we're expecting root vegetables, pumpkins, cabbages, the last of the apples and hopefully some pears. After that we'll be curling up with the seed catalogues to plan and prepare for spring. If you'd like to volunteer on the stall in October please fill in the doodle poll here: https://doodle.com/poll/vbtmrq3ag95n9zfz
PLEASE NOTE that signing up indicates a commitment to attend on the day. If something comes up let Marina know as soon as possible so she can organise cover.
Email: marina@environmentalfreelancers.com or phone/ text 07726206460
Cypress Cycle Club
Grangewood Park, meet by the playground
Sunday, 15 October, 10am
A change of season brings a change of scenery - this month's family cycling session starts at Grangewood Park in stead of our usual South Norwood Lakes. This session is an Intermediate ride (total distance approx 4 miles, recommended age 6+ years) with a mix of off-road and quiet back streets. Our destination is the fantastic new BMX track at Norbury Park, via Grangewood Park, The Lawns and Biggin Woods. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult (although the BMXing is optional for both). Bring water/squash and a snack and keep an eye on the weather forecast. The oute is fairly hilly so a bike with gears is recommended. For those with surplus energy, there is an option to continue towards Tooting, Balham or Mitcham.
Contact: angushewlett@gmail.com
And don't forget...
Crystal Palace Food Market, Haynes Lane
Every Saturday
All produce organic, all prepared food ultra local!
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"I saw the Edible Garden stall at the Crystal Palace Overground festival and was impressed by the enthusiasm of the person I spoke to. I thought it would be good for me to try. I think I have been volunteering now for about two years. It's so true what they say - it's good to be at one with the earth!
I enjoy planting and watching stuff grow, and then of course eating some or taking whatever we have to the market stall. I find it so satisfying! I am always totally relaxed and de-stressed when I have been working in the gardens. Of course meeting other people and enjoying their company is a bonus, as are the lovely picnics we have in the summer. Even the robins join us! I even enjoy wrapping up warm and being there on cold winter days.
I have lived in the area for 32 years. I don't feel the need to move as I love being near the Triangle and can't think of anywhere better for me."
If you'd like to be our Transitioner of the Month in October, send us an email, we'd love to meet you: newsletter@crystalpalacetransition.org.uk
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News from our local friends
The Paxton Centre
This October as usual is going to be awesome at The Paxton Centre! The new handmade locally created art and craft coming in has an nature and Autumnal theme to fit in with the season. Don’t forget we welcome new artist, craftspeople and makers to join our community collaboration for the coming months.
Our wonderful workshops this month include
Sat 7th Lino Printing
Sat 7th Wheel Throwing Course
Sun 8th Music Time 0-2yr Olds
Sat 21st Mandala Art Workshop
Mon 30th Introduction to Pottery
Tue 31st Pottery for All
Tue 24th – Fri 27th Kids Art Club
2pm to 4pm details tba
Every Sat 10-12 Adult Art Club
Every Wed 7-8.30 CPTT Choir
For the full list visit www.facebook.com/pg/thepaxtoncentre/events/
A new season brings a new menu in our café and now licenced bar. We have introduced breakfast meals, winter salads, soup, specials and a choice of ciabatta rolls, sandwiches and toasties not forgetting our delicious range of cakes mmm!
The Christmas party season is nearly upon us so now it is time think about those all important parties. Did you know we hire out the space and can provide a fully stocked bar, buffet and music of your choice for your private party. Now taking bookings for more info get in touch at thepaxtoncentre@gmail.com.
Dates for your diaries
We are excited to announce there will be 3 Christmas Markets coming up with 90 stallholders taking part!
Sat 9th Dec
Handmade Palace Heritage Craft Market in the beautiful Crystal Palace Subway
http://www.cpsubway.org.uk/
Sunday 10th & 17th Dec
Handmade Palace Christmas Craft Markets taking place in the walled courtyard garden of the Alma Pub
http://thealmapub.com/home.html
For more info and to keep up to date with our events, workshops and exhibitions check our social media links
https://www.facebook.com/thepaxtoncentre/
https://twitter.com/ThepaxtonC
https://www.instagram.com/thepaxtoncentre/
thepaxtoncentre.co.uk
Crystal Scientifique
Tuesday, 3 October 8pm
Antenna Café, Haynes Lane (entrance at the top of Bedwardine Road)
Informal science discussion group, free entry and cash bar
(no need to book)
The next science evening in Crystal Palace is on complexity!
Human culture has provided many tools which have enabled us to get greater leverage from our given 'wetware'. Tools that allow our radically simplifying brains to get to grips with complexity are desperately needed - to help us deal with climate change, take the next steps in biology, in ecology, for smart cities, and in many other fields.
This will be a short, provocative talk with no mathematics which will hopefully lead to interesting discussion.
The speaker, Dil Green, is a recovering architect, who has been thinking about complex systems for 25 years. Of course, he is also one of the 7 billion or so most complex systems you will ever encounter - a human being.
Volunteers to speak at future events also sought. Contact Graham Danby at grahamedanby@gmail.com
Friends of West Norwood Station
Short item for the newsletter: I am looking to set up a ‘Friends of West Norwood station’ group. I know this is just outside the area, but many palace residents use this station. The plan is to clean the station up and plant a garden in the areas behind the platforms. There is already an apple tree there! The friends would then look after this garden area. Anybody interested please contact Tim Bellenger.
Contact: Tim Bellenger
Tel. 020 8653 2687 home
07786077813 mobile
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Best wishes from Crystal Palace Transition Town
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