The Bike and Kite Festival is taking place on Blackheath, south east London, on Saturday and Sunday 13-14 June.
Entry is FREE!
For bike enthusiasts, highlights of the weekend include:
Europe’s premier mountain bike stunt team, M.A.D, who will be demonstrating gravity defying leaps, jumps, hops and balancing skills using only their custom-made bikes. Children can get in on the act with special interactive in-between show ‘skill sessions’, where they can learn tips and tricks to help them perform their own bike stunts
Guided bike rides to the O2, Surrey Docks City Farm and the 2012 Olympic site
Cycling activities for young people including slaloms, slow races and limbos
Vintage bikes dating from the 1800s, with riders in period dress
‘Try before you buy’ a range of bikes with Get Cycling
Experts from Dr Bike will be on hand to offer advice and help on how to keep your bike in top condition.
And kite lovers will enjoy:
The Wigsley Wings Team, with their array of very large inflatable kites, including a 40-metre long Octopus
The six man kite-stunt team, The Air Heads, performing with their Chinese dragon kites
Father and son duo Team Spectrum, specialising in flying dual-line duets to music. Carl, the dad, is one of only three people in the UK who is able to perform a “three kites, one man” display.
International kite-fighting competitions
Precision kite ballet performances by professional teams from Europe
The festival also includes:
kite-making workshops for all ages
a funfair for the under 12s
a range of stalls selling bikes, kites, arts and crafts, and different foods
a licensed bar
There are no parking facilities on Blackheath. Visitors should plan their journey using the Transport for London journey planner at www.tfl.gov.uk . Or come on your bike! And bring your kite!!
Both days of the Festival run from midday to 7pm.
This is Bike and Kite’s second year. Blackheath has been home to kite events since the 1970’s.
The event is being organised by Festival Special Events, on behalf of Lewisham Council, and is sponsored by Transport for London
Bike and Kite 2009 coincides with the start of National Bike Week (13-21 June) ) http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/
Kite-fighting competitions originate in Asia. Each kite is made from tissue and bamboo and is controlled by a single glass-coated line. The line is used to cut through the opponent’s line, thus forcing the kite out of the sky.
Team MAD are Europe’s No.1 mountain bike stunt display team and perform all over the UK and Europe. They have appeared on a number of television shows including ‘Blue Peter’. For more information about M.A.D. visit www.m-a-d.co.uk
For further kite-related information visit http://www.thekitesociety.org.uk/
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Summer/Autumn Events in Manor Park
Nature's Gym ( a joint venture between Lewisham's Environment Division and Glendale) will be running three events in Manor Park this summer:
Tuesday 28th July 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Family River-Dipping
Tuesday 11th August 11 am – 12:30 pm
Family Nature Trail
Saturday 26th September
The Autumn Session will be creating a stag beetle loggery
For more information email Nature's Gym
Manor Park (not to be confused with its big sister, Manor House Gardens) is a quiet, relaxing little park with Mediterranean planting, a children's play area, and in the summer a pond which is teaming with wildlife. You can access the park from Manor Park (opposite Northbrook Road) or from Leahurst Road (opposite Dermody Road).
Tuesday 28th July 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Family River-Dipping
Tuesday 11th August 11 am – 12:30 pm
Family Nature Trail
Saturday 26th September
The Autumn Session will be creating a stag beetle loggery
For more information email Nature's Gym
Manor Park (not to be confused with its big sister, Manor House Gardens) is a quiet, relaxing little park with Mediterranean planting, a children's play area, and in the summer a pond which is teaming with wildlife. You can access the park from Manor Park (opposite Northbrook Road) or from Leahurst Road (opposite Dermody Road).
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Manor House Library Now Open!
Manor House Library, which is in Old Road and opposite the very popular Pistachios in the Park café in Manor House Gardens, was re-opened yesterday by the Mayor. The whole building has been brought back into community use, and has full disabled access. There are five meeting rooms you can hire, cinema facilities and a buggy park!
The library is open:
Monday - Friday 9am – 7pm
Saturday 9am – 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Tel: 020 8852 0357
Old Road
Lee
London SE13 5SY
Swine Flu
We've received this briefing on Swine Flu from the Chief Executive, Barry Quirk:
You will no doubt have seen recent media reports about the current concern over Swine Flu. The situation in Mexico and other parts of the world means the UK and London need to be especially vigilant. We, as a Council, are closely monitoring events and already have contingency arrangements in place should we need to act quickly.
The Council’s Pandemic Flu Working Group is meeting on a daily basis to assess the latest information and what, if any, action we need to take. At the moment, there is no cause for concern but I thought you might find it useful to see some general guidelines that have been issued by the NHS.
If you have recently visited one of the countries or areas where human cases of swine influenza have been identified, it is important for you to monitor your health closely for seven days after your visit to the affected area. There is no need for you to isolate yourself from other people as long as you remain well.
If during this period you develop a feverish illness accompanied by two or more of the following symptoms: cough, headache, runny nose, vomiting/diarrhoea, you should stay at home and contact your GP by phone or seek advice from NHS Direct (0845 4647).
You should make sure that you tell those from whom you are seeking advice about your recent travel to an area affected. Depending on your symptoms you may be advised that further investigations may be necessary.
General infection control practices and good respiratory hand hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including the human swine influenza. This includes:
Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.
Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people.
Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
Making sure your children follow this advice.
More information about Swine Flu be found on the NHS Lewisham website.
Barry Quirk
Chief Executive
You will no doubt have seen recent media reports about the current concern over Swine Flu. The situation in Mexico and other parts of the world means the UK and London need to be especially vigilant. We, as a Council, are closely monitoring events and already have contingency arrangements in place should we need to act quickly.
The Council’s Pandemic Flu Working Group is meeting on a daily basis to assess the latest information and what, if any, action we need to take. At the moment, there is no cause for concern but I thought you might find it useful to see some general guidelines that have been issued by the NHS.
If you have recently visited one of the countries or areas where human cases of swine influenza have been identified, it is important for you to monitor your health closely for seven days after your visit to the affected area. There is no need for you to isolate yourself from other people as long as you remain well.
If during this period you develop a feverish illness accompanied by two or more of the following symptoms: cough, headache, runny nose, vomiting/diarrhoea, you should stay at home and contact your GP by phone or seek advice from NHS Direct (0845 4647).
You should make sure that you tell those from whom you are seeking advice about your recent travel to an area affected. Depending on your symptoms you may be advised that further investigations may be necessary.
General infection control practices and good respiratory hand hygiene can help to reduce transmission of all viruses, including the human swine influenza. This includes:
Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.
Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people.
Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
Making sure your children follow this advice.
More information about Swine Flu be found on the NHS Lewisham website.
Barry Quirk
Chief Executive
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