Furzedown Community Networkpresents Issue No 15

www.furzedown.net/festival.html

2010

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EDITORIAL

Editor: Tim KahnPostal address: c/o Furzedown Project,91-93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJEmail: focuseditor@ furzedown.netWebsite: www.furzedown.netProduced by the Furzedown Community Network

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Front cover Kite design: Guy Eaglesfield The views expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily represent those of theFurzedown Community Network.

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Most repairs sorted in a couple of daysdepending on parts availability

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Dear all,

There are a few big changes to theFurzedown Summer Festival this year:rather than packing all events into a two-week period, events span the whole ofJune and early July. We will be decoratingMoyser Road on 5th June , holdingFurzedown in the Park (formerly calledthe Fun Day) on Saturday 19th June andrunning a series of fitness taster activitiesfor all the family, among other things.

Look at the chronological eventscalendar in the centre for a completeview of what’s on and when.The Furzedown Festival is your festival.We are a group of volunteers running the Festival (and the whole FCN –Furzedown Community Network). Wewould love you to get involved and shareyour ideas.Tim Kahn (editor)

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Piano And SingingLessons

* Beginners Very Welcome* Experienced And Patient Tutor

* Modern Teaching Methods* Can Travel To You

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A mostly acoustic gig featuring:

Simon Prager and Kevin StensonFoot-tapping Country Blues, Jazz, andRagtime on guitar, harmonica and vocals

Little Machine aka Walter Wray,Steve Halliwell and Chris HardyLittle Machine use their instruments,

melodies andharmonies anddraw on athousand yearsof poetry.

Tricity Vogue“Tricity Vogue andher uke… recipe forone of the finestshows you’ll see.”Time Out London

Jo StephensonWonderfully wittysongs on the ukulele.

With Darris Golinski(compère) and guestappearances on thenight...

Return of the Follies – Ballads, Blues andCheeky Jazz

Friday 11th June 8.00pmSt. Boniface Social Club (small hall),185 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PGBar. Tickets: £6.00 on the door.

for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

Back by popular demand, John Squared bring you:

Festival DiscoDance the night away to music through the decadesSaturday 12th June 8.00 pm until lateBasement Bar, The Furzedown Pub,118 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NR (at corner of Thrale Road and Mitcham Lane)Tickets £5.00 on the door (profits to Furzedown Community Network)

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Famous Faces of Furzedown (walk)Saturday 12th June, 11.00 am Meet at the corner of Furzedown Driveand Road, outside the Lodge.£3.00 contribution to go to theFurzedown Voices Project.(for Wandsworth Heritage)

Fascinating Furzedown (walk)Sunday 20th June 2.30 pm Meet at corner of Thrale Road andMitcham Lane outside the FurzedownPub. Finish at Chandler’s for refreshments.(for the Streatham Society)

Murder, Accident or Suicide? The Death of Charles Bravo (talk)Thursday 24th June 7:30 pmMitcham Lane Baptist Church,SW16 6NT (at corner of Welham Road and Mitcham Lane)

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for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

Two walks & a talk with Helen Long, well-knownlocal historian

Quiz-a-longAn evening of tunes and trivia with theStreatham Voices.

Friday 18th June 7.30pm to 10.30pmSt. James Church foyer, Welham Road,SW16 6NT (on corner with Mitcham Lane)

£5.00 (Concessions £3.00) in advance.Contact Gina 8769 0993 or Moira 8769 1529 Licensed bar and snacks available, plusfabulous prizes to be won in our raffle.

‘Sing Your HeartsOut’ Open WorkshopJoin the Streatham Voices choir for aspecial singing workshop.No experience necessary.

Monday 21st June 7.45 to 9.30 pmFurzedown Project,91/93 Moyser Road, SW16 2SJ£5.00 (£3.50 concessions) on the doorFor further details contact Moira on 87691529 or harbords@ talktalk.net

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for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

Adult Cycling courseGet that bike out of the shed! For those wanting to build more confidence cycling onthe roads. Provide your own roadworthy bike. We will run two 2-hour sessions, duringthe month of June. Dates, times and venue TBC.Cost is free, but you must register in advance as places are limited to 4 adults per session.

Young People - The Buff ProgrammeBuff up for the Summer with Yoga, Pilates and Circuit Training combining CV fitness,muscular endurance and strengthening. Three Saturday sessions at Allsorts, MitchamLane Baptist Church, 230 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NT (entrance in Welham Road).

Kids - The Whizz ProgrammeFor kids aged 9+ who are already able to cycle, there will be cycling road safetycourses throughout June and July. Courses will be aimed at UK cycle training level 1to level 3. Provide your own roadworthy bike. Dates, times and venue TBC.Cost is free per session, but you must register in advance as places are limited to 8 childrenper session.

For further information on Fresh Air Fitness, please contact Sonia on 8769 2789 or email freshairfitness@ furzedown.net

Fresh Air Fitness for AllAdults - The Fresh ProgrammeEnjoy a range of outdoor taster sessions in Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Cardio Vascular(CV) fitness with experienced teachers. Try early morning exercise to kick start yourday or early evening to help you to relax and unwind, at St James Church Green,Welham Road (on the corner with Mitcham Lane).Sat 12th June 8.15 – 9.30 am Yoga Mon14th June 7.00 – 8.15 am Tai Chi Tue 15th June 7.30 – 8.30 pm Pilates Wed16th June 7.00 – 8.15 am Tai Chi Thur17th June 8.00 – 9.00 pm Power Walk Fri 18th June 7.00 – 8.00 am Circuits Sat 19th June 8.00 – 9.00 am Pilates

£5 per session. You must registerand pay in advance, as eachclass has limited spaces.

£2 per session. You must registerand pay in advance, as eachclass has limited spaces.

Sat 12th June 11.00 – 12.00 pm Yoga Sat 19th June 11.00 – 12.00 pm Circuits Sat 26th June 11.00 – 12.00 pm Pilates

Saturday 19th June 12.00 midday to 8.00 pm

Dance and MusicLive Acts on stage all day from 12.30 pmDance includes: Salsa Naturally • Elite • Stage Coach • Dandya (stick dancing)Music includes: South London Children's GuitarOrchestra • Streatham Voices • Newey Brothers • B.A.N.D (from Graveney School) • Regeneration De La Musica • Funk Patrol and the Midnight Horns

Entertainment for childrenAll your favourites, including Ancestral Hands AfricanDrumming Workshops, Circus Skills Workshop and more.

New this yearHenna • Punch ‘n’Judy Show • Inflatable Fun Run •Dress-up Furzedown • Design your own cotton bag • Baby Chill Out Zone

Most activities are free though there will be a small charge for some, to cover costs.

SportsTennis coaching and multi sports.Five-a-side football competition: two tournaments – for under-10s and for under-12s.Book in advance with Tim Kahn 8769 4373.Meet by the Astroturf at 12.45 pm to start at 1.00 pm

RefreshmentsBBQ, vegan and veggie food, Lavazza coffee andalcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Loads of Stalls

Furzedown Rec is on the junction of Spalding andChillerton Roads

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FURZEDOWN IN THE PARKFun on the Rec

Cake competitionTheme: World Cup orinternationalYour cake can be a flag of acountry taking part, a football strip,player, famous international landmark etc.

Judge: To be judged by Kay, owner of Chandler’sCafe on Moyser Road.

Cakes will be judged on appearance and taste.

Three age groups:Under-12s, 12-16s and 16s and over.3 prizes awarded for each category.

Free entry.No nuts please.

Winners will be announced at 3.00 pm.Cakes will be sold after the competition. If you don’twant your cake to be sold after the event pleaseindicate on your entry

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for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

All cakes must be brought to the Cake Competition Stall between 1.30-2.00 pm.Label your entry with your nameand a contact phone number.

On the same day, and just down the road,you can visit:

Memories of Furzedown:An exhibition of photographs & memorabilia of Furzedown in past decades Between 10.00 am and 5.00 pmSt Paul's Church, Welham Road, SW17 9BE (on corner with Chillerton Road).

Access Date/Events Time For all details, including

venue and tickets

Saturday 5th June

Makeover Moyser 3.00 – 6.00 pm see pg. 3

Tuesday 8th June

1st Story Slam workshop 8.00 – 9.00 pm see pg. 15

Friday 11th June

Return of the Follies – Ballads, Blues & Jazz 8.00 pm see pg. 5

Saturday 12th June

Adults – The Fresh Programme (Yoga) 8.15 – 9.30 am see pg. 9

Young People – The Buff Programme (Yoga) 11.00 am – 12.00 pm see pg. 9

Famous Faces of Furzedown (Walk) 11.00 am see pg. 7

Gala Summer Concert 7.00 pm see pg. 17

Festival Disco 8.00 pm until late see pg. 5

Monday 14th June

Adults – The Fresh Programme (Tai Chi) 7.00 – 8.15 am see pg. 9

Tuesday 15th June

Adults – The Fresh Programme (Pilates) 7.30 – 8.30 am see pg. 9

2nd Story Slam workshop 8.00 – 9.00 pm see pg. 15

Wednesday 16th June

Adults –The Fresh Programme (Tai Chi) 7.00 – 8.15 am see pg. 9

A Land Without Evil (Film) 7.30 pm see pg. 19

Thursday 17th June

Adults – The Fresh Programme (Power Walk) 8.00 – 9.00 pm see pg. 9

Friday 18th June

Adults – The Fresh Programme (Circuits) 7.00 – 8.00 am see pg. 9

Quiz-a-long 7.30 – 10.30 pm see pg. 7

Saturday 19th June

Adults – The Fresh Programme (Pilates) 8.00 am – 9.00 am see pg. 9

Memories of Furzedown: (Exhibition) 10.00 am – 5.00 pm see pg. 11

Young People –The Buff Programme (Circuits) 11.00 am – 12.00 pm see pg. 9

Furzedown in the Park 12.00 – 8.00 pm see pg. 10-11

SingalongaSoundofMusic 8.00 pm see pg. 17

THE FURZEDOWN FESTIVALAll events in green are free, those in purple have a charge or require tickets.

Not wheelchairaccessible

Access Date/Events Time For all details,including

venue and tickets

Sunday 20th June

Fascinating Furzedown (Walk) 2.30 pm see pg. 7

Monday 21st June

‘Sing Your Hearts Out’ Open Workshop 7.45 – 9.30 pm see pg. 7

Tuesday 22nd June

3rd Story Slam workshop 8.00 – 9.00 pm see pg. 15

Thursday 24th June

The Death of Charles Bravo (Talk) 7.30 pm see pg. 7

Friday 25th June

Gig Night @ Furzedown Youth Centre 7.00 – 9.00 pm see pg. 15

Saturday 26th June

Young People – The Buff Programme (Pilates) 11.00 am – 12.00 pm see pg. 9

Furzedown Youth Centre Open Day 11.00 am – 3.00 pm see pg. 15

Street Lies Competition (Story Slam) 8.00 pm see pg. 15

Sunday 27th June

Local Churches Action Sunday From 10.30 am see pg. 17

Monday 28th June

World Film Shorts – for children & families 4.30 – 6.30pm see pg. 19

World Film Shorts – for adults 7.30 – 9.30 pm see pg. 19

Thursday 1st July

World Film Shorts – for children & families 4.30 – 6.30 pm see pg. 19

World Film Shorts – for adults 7.30 – 9.30 pm see pg. 19

Friday 2nd July

Workshop Tours E&A Wates Furniture Shop 10.00 am – 5.00pm see pg. 21

Saturday 3rd July

Workshop Tours E&A Wates Furniture Shop 10.00 am – 5.00 pm see pg. 21

Toys and Play – Museum for a Day! 10.00 am – 4.00 pm see pg. 23

Sunday 11th July

Dear Lido 8.00 pm see pg. 24

2010 EVENTS CALENDAR

Go to www.furzedown.net/festival.html for full details on all events

Not wheelchairaccessible

Not wheelchairaccessible

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Competitive story-telling eventCollect three stories from your street.Two stories must be true, one a lie.Other teams have to guess which isthe lie! £15 entry per team. Winning teamtakes 50% of the takings. The rest goesto Sprout Community Arts.Open mike session after thecompetition.

Saturday 26th June 8.00 pmFurzedown Pub, 118 Mitcham Lane,SW16 6NR (at corner of Thrale Roadand Mitcham Lane)

Participating teams should book inadvance for the Story Slam by 8th June.To book, contact Alison Royce atalison.royce@ btinternet.comor 8769 2783 or 07789 656154

Pre-event workshops for participatingteams to practise lying (with a glass ofwine)Tuesdays 8th, 15th and 22nd June8.00-9.00 pmSprout Community Arts,74 Moyser Road SW16 6SQ (on thecorner with Ribblesdale Road)

Open daySaturday 26th June 11.00 am – 3.00 pmCome and see what FYC is all about!

Furzedown YouthCentreWelham Road,SW16 6NT (at the Mitcham Lane end)

for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

Street Lies SW

Story Slam

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24 hour Booking Line 07983 239973

for more information visit www.ralphrozenbaum.com

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for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

Local Churches’Action SundayWe start at 10.30 am with a short servicein Welham Road between St James'Church and Mitcham Lane BaptistChurch. Then the local churches will besending out teams into the Furzedowncommunity between 11.00 am and 1.00pm to undertake cleaning, tidying,decorating and gardening. We go where help is needed! We finish with afree BBQ at 1.00 pm to which everyone is welcome!

If you know of anyone who could use ateam of volunteers for a few hours pleasecontact Paul Burt onsilversurferspet@ yahoo.com

Sunday 27th JuneTimes and venue in the text above.

Gala Summer Concert

The South London Children’s GuitarOrchestra and Young Voices Choir joinforces for an evening of classical guitar,folk and popular songs with a rock androll finale.

Saturday 12 June 7.00 pm St James Church, Welham Road,SW16 6NT (on the corner with Mitcham Lane). Saturday 19th June 8.00 pm

Seely Hall, Chillerton Road SW17 9BE (next to St Paul’s Church)

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More amazing short films from around the world. Two afternoon screenings forchildren* and families and two evening screenings for adults. All followed by adiscussion with director Beryl Richards.

Monday 28th June and Thursday 1st July 4.30 - 6.30pm (for children and families, tickets £2.00)7.30 – 9.30 pm (for adults, tickets £4.00)

World Film Shorts

The Exhibit Cinema, 12 Station Road, Balham SW12 9SG (opposite Sainsbury’s car park)Tickets in advance only (limited seating)Email furzedownfestival@ hotmail.co.uk or call in at Aspire Estate Agents, 58 Moyser Road, London, SW16 6SQ

*Films suitable for children ages 6-11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kaw Thoo Lei:A Land Without Evil

Filmed secretly by Furzedown resident Jim Petersenover a month and a half along the Thai/Burmeseborder. Kaw Thoo Lei: A Land Without Evil is the storyof the longest running civil war in modern history anda young Karen refugee named Eh Htee.

Followed by a speaker from Burma Solidarity Campaign.

Wednesday 16th June 7.30 pmFurzedown Pub, 118 Mitcham Lane, SW16 6NR (at corner of Thrale Road and Mitcham Lane

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FURZEDOWN FESTIVAL

For more information & to order a prospectus call Heather 07946 038168E: funkyfeetuk@ hotmail.com wwwelitedanceanddrama.com

Classes for all ages & abilities

Come along & get fit with fun & funky moves

Private lessons available

EXAMINATIONS, COMPETITIONS

& SHOW WORK

VENUES:• Granfers Community Centre, Oakhill Rd, Sutton• St Albans Hall, Pretoria Road, Streatham

Performing Arts

Summer School,

Monday 26th July to

Friday 30th July

in Streatham (9.30 to 4.00 pm)

All ages and abilities welcome!

STREET DANCE, DRAMA AND

DISCO/FREESTYLE

Also at St Albans: "Mini Movers"

toddler streetdance

walkers to 3 years

Thursdays 10.30 to 11.30

DROP IN sessions

ADULT Street Dance Tuesday

evenings 8 to 9pm.

BWTUC is the voice of the trade unionmovement in Wandsworth. We have been atthe forefront of community activity aroundhousing, anti-racist, health and safety, andenvironmental campaigns in the borough.We have also promoted trade unioncampaigns in the fight for global justice.www.bwtuc.org.uk

As part of the Furzedown Festival we arepleased to support the Burma film showing and solidarity meeting on June 16th 7.30 pm at The Furzedown.

Looking for a venue for a meeting or a night out? Visit the Workers Beer Company pub 'The Bread and Roses’68 Clapham Manor St, London SW4 6DZwww.breadandrosespub.com

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JILL SIMMONSCHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST

TOOTING BEC & FURZEDOWN PHYSIOTHERAPY& SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

The Organisation of CharteredPhysiotherapists in Private Practice

Clinic and Home Visits

Priority for Sports Injuries & Neck/Back pain

Easy Parking

Monday to Friday 8.00am-7.00pm

32 Clairview Road, Furzedown

020 8677 5329

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Have you still got your teddies,Barbie doll or jigsaws? Were you intoMeccano, Pokemon or Game Boy?Did you collect Dinky cars, marblesor dolls houses?

At our Toy Museum there will besome toys on show. We want you tobring your toys to display too.

Donations please to cover expenses,surplus to a children's charity.

Saturday 3rd July 10.00 am to 3.00 pmSeely Hall, Chillerton Road SW17 9BE (next to St Paul’s Church)

for further details see www.furzedown.net/festival.html

Toys and Play – Museum for a Day !

For details, please contact Ellis Cory atellis103@ tiscali.co.uk or 8769 2978

Stop Press! Curzon CINEKIDSFestival screening of 'Perfect World' with Children'sAnimation workshop at Curzon Cinema.

Try out some do-it-yourself animation with DirectorBeryl Richards. Suitable for kids age 6-11.

Saturday 3rd July 10.30 am Curzon Cinema Wimbledon (above HMV)Child tickets £3.00 (accompanying adults free) Ticketsdirect from Curzon cinema www.hmvcurzon.com

PLUS!Look out for our new Teens Short Film Club starting thisAutumn. A monthly film screening and discussiongroup to view and select films for the 2011 FurzedownFilm Festival. For more information contactporcupinep@ aol.com

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The biggest and most exciting event Tooting hasever seen. You can be a part of it! Join localCARNIVALISTAS from all over Tooting.

Stitchers, beaders, welders, makers, designers, singers,cyclers, recyclers, dancers, we need you!Create beauty from rubbish; come along and make yourown costumes, sculptures and musical instruments at thecarnival workshops;June 5th: Makeover MoyserJune 12th: BATCA Funday, Broadwater RoadJune 13th: Carnivalista workshop venue tbcJune 19th: Furzedown in the ParkFor more details on the Carnival andways to get involvedMore information at http://trashcatchers.blogspot.com/ Email us at transitiontowntooting@ gmail.com

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