2013 has been an interesting year...
Commiserations to those badly affected by this summer's awful flood, especially the traders who have still been unable to open.
In other respects, Herne Hill has gone from strength to strength. The year began with the welcome announcement that Thameslink trains calling at Herne Hill will continue to run north of Blackfriars post-2018. Our Sunday market is now well established, while several new businesses (and a primary school) have opened. The Velodrome benefited from major infrastructure improvements.
The Lambeth Country Show was held in fine weather and attracted a huge crowd. Brockwell Park has been beautifully renovated, with the Bristowe bust installed in the Hall. The Clock Tower Appeal reached its target quite quickly, owing to the vitality and generosity of local people.
It has also been a successful year for the Society. Our website won the Walter Bor Media Award from the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies, while the Henry Bessemer book was commended and is selling well. We welcomed a considerable number of new members.
Always a highlight - with animals, food, entertainment and lovely Herne Hill folk to meet (including our committee) - the annual Christmas Fair on Sat 14 December was very well attended. Here's a taste; watch for a famous gourmet passing by.
Now to 2014: for those interested in the history and built heritage of the area, January's event will preview the completely revised edition of the Herne Hill Heritage Trail.
First produced in 2003 as an 88-page guide to sites of interest in the area, our new Trail will feature 157 entries on 160 pages, with 97 illustrations, 28 of them in colour.
Wed 8 January 2014, 7:45pm
“Herne Hill Heritage Trail Preview”
Herne Hill United Church
London
SE24 9PW
Admission free. We hope to see you there.
Recent Comments