ISSUE NUMBER 48 SEnine
This issue, number 48, marks the fourth year of publication of the SEnine magazine. It is pleasing to be out in the community and experience the reputation, strong following and support the magazine has generated in the past 4 years. Like any enterprise it has had its ups and downs and made mistakes. There are a few things, with hindsight, that we could have done differently or better, but overall we feel the magazine has and will continue to achieve all the things it set out to do in the beginning.
And that is to
Produce a high quality, interesting, topical and local colour magazine. Seek out and write about the good in our community. Listen to the community of Eltham and reflect the needs, wants and desires. Promote a message of understanding and tolerance Within editorial policy speak out against crime and injustice Highlight bureaucracy, incompetence and shortfall’s while applauding progress, good judgement and innovation in local policy Preserve the good in Eltham and work to renew those things that require improvement and attention. Work in partnership with local bodies and people to promote Eltham Assist in the creation of an accessible, safe and high quality environment for the benefit of businesses, residents and visitors Enhance Eltham’s vitality and viability by helping to attract new investment and businesses which reflect and build on Eltham’s identity as a Royal Town
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Encourage events and activities which will raise the profile of Eltham and promote it as an attractive, lively place which people will want to visit and return to Be involved in the efforts of the public and private sectors and the community to work in partnership for the benefit of Eltham To help create the conditions for sustainable economic growth in Eltham - to promote greater and more frequent use of Eltham’s shops and services and to encourage more visitors and tourism
Eltham has much to offer those that live here. I still believe that it is unique in Greenwich, and a special place in London. The benefits of living in a wonderful community are not easily won and a lot harder to maintain. There always seems to be someone who wants to talk it down or destroy the good. However I believe that we get what we aspire to. If we want a strong, friendly, happy, safe and healthy community we have to do something. It will not magically happen on its own. The welfare of Eltham and the people who live here are our concern and the more interest you take, and more active you become in the community the more it will reflect the type of place you, and I, want to live.
In the last few issues we have been following the efforts of some dedicated people who are trying to reduce anti social behaviour in our town. The reduction in behaviour that is detrimental to the community is a good thing and something that goes to the heart of what the magazine set out to achieve. However just how we achieve
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that is one of the main topics under current debate.
The initial thrust has been directed at the youth in our communit y and more par ticular ly school children. Eltham is a hub and I have been told that children travel up to 8 miles, within the catchment area, to attend local Eltham secondary schools. The change in the catchment boundaries has resulted in higher numbers of school children travelling through the town centre than was experienced, before the change from a 3 mile catchment area, in years past.
From My Desk
The influx of children on to the High Street each afternoon seems to raise the possibility of trouble, be it shop lifting or general 'horsing about' causing disruption to others using the High Street.
What controls are put into place is up to others to decide, but I hope that good sense prevails and we tackle to issue with maturity. After all these same children are the future of our community and exactly how we treat them will be carried into their adult life.
We have the opportunity to demonstrate what responsible living is all about, by leading by example.
Enjoy life: Enjoy Eltham
Cover: Middle Park, a view back towards Eltham Town Centre.
Picture: John Webb. Cameo: Royal British Legion Poppy
Closing Dates All copy must be received by the 15th of each month to appear in the next edition. Contributions and Stories are always welcome from the residents of Eltham. Submissions are subject to our overall editorial policy
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