The Blackheath Spring Clean
A sunny day, spring in the air, and a much tidier Heath: Blackheath and Westcombe Societies combed the Heath for rubbish, and had a great time too.
Can you offer a bed to a Marathon Runner and raise money for Cystic Fibrosis
The local fundraisers for Cystic Fibrosis are organising beds for Marathon runners in return for a donation, can you help?
Blackheath Fireworks – Do you think Greenwich Council should contribute?
Have your say about whether the Royal Borough of Greenwich should help fund Blackheath Fireworks
December’s Westcombe News
The December-January edition of the Westcombe News is out now, in glorious colour. Copies are delivered to local homes and are also available from local shops and libraries.
Blackheath Fireworks
Blackheath Fireworks were held on Saturday 2nd November under dry skies, to great acclaim. Please contribute if you enjoyed them, to ensure next year's display.
Ikea in Greenwich?
Ikea are about to unveil their proposals for Greenwich Peninsula. Find out more on Saturday 9th November at Greenwich Forum
Dickensian Bazaar
This very popular Craft Fair took place at Blackheath High School for Girls on 23rd November, and raised funds for the South London Special League, which helps young people with disabilities to take part in sports. A huge thank you to all who supported the event!
Quiz Night
The Quiz Night held in the main hall of Mycenae House on November 1st 2013 was a great success. There were 14 teams which is a record attendance! A very noisy and enjoyable evening and the fish and chips were excellent . Look out for the date of the next one in the spring.....
Nearly New Sale
The Nearly New Sale held in the main hall at Mycenae House 28th September was very successful the next one will be in the Spring 2014. Watch this space.
World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
The Westcombe Society held their Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 27th September at Mycenae House. There was a stunning array of cakes (and sandwiches). Many visitors including the Lady Mayor. The final total raised was over £950. This together with the sum raised on the Macmillan Walk in Regents Park led to a total of over £1,500 being donated. Our thanks to all the cake and sandwich makers and those who helped on the day.