Posts Tagged ‘streatham’
Morrisons opens in Streatham
It was great to see so many members of the public as I opened what I believe to be the first Morrisons in Streatham by cutting the ribbon at the new store. The new store includes Market Street, a series of individual fresh food shops, such as the butcher, fishmonger and baker. I was given a tour of the store and shown behind the scenes, [...]
Lighting up Lambeth
Each year Lambeth Council lights up the Town Centres with Christmas lights, and it is my job as Mayor to join local people at each site to countdown and switch on the lights. The Mayor and Father Christmas are taken around Lambeth on the Christmas parade starting this year in Streatham then West Norwood, Herne Hill, Brixton, Clapham and [...]
Lambeth Open The Gallery
The Lambeth Open Gallery is showcasing creative talent in the borough in what would otherwise be an empty shop. They have launched an afordable Christmas exhibition, with different artists showcasing every week.
Hampton Project Awards Presentation
The Hampton Project was started in 1978. For over 30 years they have worked with young offenders providing them with full-time education. The project is housed next to Tooting Bec Common in renovated wooden buildings offering academic and vocational education. The event was to present awards to year 10 and 11 young people who have attended [...]
The induction mass of a new parish priest
On Friday 3rd October I attended a service for the induction of Father Adrian Patrick McKenna-Whyte as parish priest of St. Simon & St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, Streatham Hill. The ceremony of inuction is an occasion when a new Parish Priest is formally presented to the Parish. The ceremony included the following hymns: Come down, O [...]
Centenary Mass at St Bartholomew's Church
On Monday 29th September I attended the Centenary Mass at St Bartholomew's Church, Streatham. I was greeted by Father Thomas Cooper who made me extremely welcome to their celebrations. The Archbishop of Southwark spoke of the the rich history of the church and all those from both the past and present who have contributed to the Parish. I really [...]
