DECEMBER 2018

BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHOBHAM MANOR LLP

CHOBHAM LIFE

We’re finally closer to enjoying the winter holiday season. There will be lots of celebrations taking place this month, even our own festive event taking place on Sunday 16 December where we light up our very own Christmas tree.

It’s exciting to open your advent calendar daily to gain a sweet treat (for those that have one) and for those that don’t, enjoy listing all the activities you plan to get involved with that are shared with you in this edition.

Sharan Ansong, Business Lead – Chobham Manor

LET’S GET FESTIVE!

JOIN US AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Chobham Manor LLP and Chobham Manor Residents Association (CMRA) are jointly hosting a Christmas party and tree lighting ceremony for all Chobham Manor residents.

Sunday 16 December

2pm – 4.30pm

Timber Lodge Café, 1a Honour Lea Avenue, Stratford E20 1DY (finishing at Chobham Manor’s Rain Garden).

There will be canapes, mince pies and non-alcoholic and alcoholic mulled wine plus other drinks, teas and coffee and bar. We will start at Timber Lodge Café with activities, then make our way over to the Rain Garden for 4.15 pm to switch on the Christmas lights decorated around the oak tree in the centre of the garden.

All residents are welcome to bring home-cooked mince pies or equivalent to the party. If anyone is in a choir or can entertain us with music or would like to organise a round of Christmas songs, cake decorating or other activities let us know, contact us at events@cme20.com

Woohoo! We have launched our Estate Services webpage. Visit Chobhamlife.co.uk to see the new addition to the website and keep up-to-date with the latest resident information. We invite residents to join us on monthly estate walkabout to help highlight areas of concern and improve our service to you as residents. To discuss any matters, please see the back page for our contact details.

It’s been a very busy, yet productive few months. Additional signs have been added to the parking bays and we’re looking to deliver additional road signs and potentially bay markings across Chobham Manor.

We can now confirm the estate management office will be handed over this December 2018. Once it’s ready, we’ll communicate the opening hours. Nolan Mansions will be handed over in January 2019 and we look forward to welcoming new residents in the New Year.

We are progressing with recruitment of site staff. Unfortunately there has been a delay with some necessary pre-employment checks and we’re working on getting this right. Hopefully, you will have received our bulletin specific to housing management and community matters circulated in November 2018.

Adam Clarke, Property Manager

NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY MAINTENANCE ISSUES WITH YOUR HOME:

Private purchasers – Taylor Wimpey Customer Services T: 01277 236 888

L&Q tenants and shared ownership T: 0300 456 9996

ESTATE AND BLOCK MANAGEMENT QUERIES:

Adam Clarke, Property Manager E: ChobhamManor1@lqgroup.org.uk W: Chobhamlife.co.uk T: 0300 456 9998

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW HOMES OR CONSTRUCTION WORK:

Marketing Suite - T: 020 3435 9269 or visit us between 10am and 5.30pm, Thursday to Monday

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OR INFORMATION:

Sharan Ansong, Business Lead – Chobham Manor E: SAnsong@lqgroup.org.uk T: 0300 456 9998 ext. 2211

@noordinarypark Facebook.com/QueenElizabethOlympicPark @QueenElizabethOlympicPark

DECEMBER 2018CHOBHAM LIFE

WE’RE JUST A CALL AWAY...

2018 TISSOT UCI TRACK CYCLING WORLD CUP LONDON Don’t miss the world’s fastest cyclists, right on your doorstep.

Between the 14 – 16 December, Lee Valley VeloPark will play host to the world’s best track cyclists. The action-packed, three-day schedule will see Olympic and Paralympic champions take to the track to represent their countries to compete for vital qualifying points for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Not forgetting the event features the biggest stars of the Great British Cycling Team. In its relatively short history, the venue has already played host to countless memorable moments of British success at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships. This year the stadium will also be part of a global first as para-cycling will be making its Track World Cup debut – meaning this year’s event is more packed than ever!

Book your tickets at: http://www.trackworldcup.co.uk/tickets/

EAT, DRINK AND RELAX DOWN AT CANALSIDE

Head down to Canalside at Here East this festive season and explore the tasty options, from American-style wings at Randy’s Wing Bar to plant-based goodness at Mother. Our waterfront retailers also serve up delicious homemade pasta, seasonal foraged produce and of course, the very best in breakfast food at The Breakfast Club.

Come along to Aperitivo Night every Thursday from 5pm at Gotto Trattoria where you can enjoy 2-4-1 on Gotto Negronis, Gotto Spritz and Aperol Spritz. Plus, you can enjoy free live music hosted by Errol Lynton every Thursday from 8pm-10pm at Randy’s Wing Bar.

BUSINESS SUPPORT ON YOUR DOORSTEP Calling all local entrepreneurs! Are you starting or running your own business? Are you looking for some support to grow what you do?

Echo provides tailored business support programmes for freelancers and small businesses in East London. Our programmes are designed to help you grow your skillset, your network and your business. You’ll get access to expert-led workshops, 1:1 support, opportunities to reach new customers and collaborators and a peer network to join you on your business journey.

Our next programme is Creative++ an intensive course running over four Saturdays in February 2019. It is designed for creative businesses who’ve been running for up to three years. Applications are open until 15 December 2018.

We also run a range of programmes for different sectors and business stages throughout the year, as well as regular workshops and networking events.

Find out more and apply at economyofhours.com/businesssupport.

24/7 HIGH-SPEC GYM COMING SOON Anytime Fitness Stratford East - Launching early 2019.

Early-bird foundation membership and discounted rates are available for Chobham Manor residents.

Register your interest in advance by emailing stratfordeast@anytimefitness.co.uk.

LLDC are offering five lucky residents the chance to win a pair of tickets to watch the football at the London Stadium on Saturday 2 February 2019. If you would like to apply for these tickets please tell us the name of the playground at Timber Lodge Café and send answers to yourneighbourhoodtalks@queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk by Friday 12 January. Good Luck!

WIN TICKETS TO SEE WEST HAM V LIVERPOOL

LONDON LIONS VS LONDON CITY ROYALS – FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2018

The London Lions take on London City Royals on Friday 14 December 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Copper Box Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

The London Lions are back in action at the Copper Box Arena for the 2018/19 Season. Join the crowds and cheer on your team as they take to the court to play the London City Royals! Please note doors open at 6.30pm. Tip Off: 7:30pm.

For tickets visit https://www.seetickets.com

Also, please check out the website for Christmas & New Year opening times, so you can continue your sports & activities over the festive period.

Visit www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/queen-elizabeth-olympic-park.

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DECEMBER 2018CHOBHAM LIFE

MEET YOUR CHOBHAM MANOR EVENTS SUB-COMMITTEE The events sub-committee for Chobham Manor Residents Association aims to build a sense of community through events and activities. All residents can join in, help and suggest activities. Contact us at events@cme20.com. News of events are also on the message board or Facebook.

Our current members are: Bliss Holmes, Steve Potter, Neil Sinden, Lynne Roberts, Joe Hull, Lucia Campagnuolo, Encarna Nearchou and Cath Arnold.

So far, we have organised three well-attended events:

Summer Picnic in the Rain Garden 22/07/18 – Our first event in the rain garden. Everyone brought food and there were games and activities for children. We labelled the trees in the garden and made bunting.

Tea party in the Rain Garden 09/09/18 – There were tables laden with cakes of all kinds, drinks, tea and coffee under a large marquee.

Second hand sale of Children’s items 17/11/18 – an array of ‘nearly new’ children’s toys, clothes, books and maternity clothes for sale.

Thank you to everyone who joined in with volunteering, providing food and drinks in great variety and who helped with setting up the events. Special thanks to:• Joe Hull who has provided a marquee, tables and chairs• Lynne Roberts for the layout of the flyer• Sharan Ansong, Business Lead – Chobham Manor, for being

supportive and hands on with ideas, printing and help in planning and organisation

• Taylor Wimpey and their security staff for help in closing the roads during the events.

Following these events, we want to build up a useful stock of equipment (folding tables, chairs, marquee, bunting etc.) that not only may be used for community wide activities but also for those residents wanting to organise a party or picnic. Joe has subsequently obtained chairs which we now have in storage and in the spring, we could have a chair restoring workshop. If anyone spots a good and large second-hand marquee, please let us know on the email listed above.

We look forward to seeing many of you at the Christmas Party, see the front page for more details.

SCHOOL PLACES…

PLANTING DAFFODIL BULBS AT CHOBHAM ACADEMY Primary pupils from Chobham Academy at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have been getting green-fingered by planting daffodil bulbs at their school. The bulbs were donated by Taylor Wimpey East London. This was part of its national Proud campaign, which aims to show the housebuilder’s commitment and pride in leaving a lasting legacy in the communities they build in. The bulbs are set to grow into a bright, floral tribute to the local area.

Michael O’Leary, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey East London said: “We are proud to be building a new community at our Chobham Manor development at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. We want to leave a place that both our customers and other local residents will enjoy long after we have finished building. We were thrilled to donate the bulbs to Chobham Academy and we hope that they will grow into a lovely display that young people and the wider community will admire in years to come.”

FESTIVE WONDERLAND AT THE SHOW HOME

Christmas is nearly upon us, and once again we've worked with star interior designer Derek Taylor, of 60 Minute Makeover fame, to create a festive wonderland in our show homes at Chobham Manor Sales Suite. Derek has done a fantastic job and the glitter and sparkle must be seen to be believed. So why not take a visit to get some design ideas and get yourself in the Christmas spirit this month?

SCHOOL PLACES… There are two schools on the Park that have priority for Chobham Manor residents to attend. These are Bobby Moore Academy, an all through school and Mossbourne Riverside Academy Primary.

MOSSBOURNE RIVERSIDE ACADEMY was awarded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted April 2018. Providing your child with an exceptional place for learning, we believe anything is possible with the right attitude. We believe in the freedom to learn creatively in a calm, safe environment – and we believe every child can succeed. A friendly, caring, outstanding primary academy with superb facilities.

Mossbourne Riverside Academy have places available Open day information is on our website www.mra.mossbourne.org. Please call 0208 173 0650 to register your place at an Open Event for Reception 2019-20 entry. If you have any questions, please email enquiries@mra.mossbourne.org

BOBBY MOORE ACADEMY (BMA) welcomed their first cohort of Reception children on 18 September. BMA offers world class facilities and an outstanding education to the communities on and around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Reception students are currently enjoying the park’s facilities with swimming masterclass lessons in the Aquatics Centre.

To find out more about Reception places for September 2019 and upcoming open mornings, please contact bmaenquiries@bobbymooreacademy.co.uk

CHILDREN’S ITEMS SECOND-HAND SALE Bliss Holmes and Felix Berenskoetter, part of the CMRA events sub-committee team, hosted a second-hand sale of children’s toys, clothes, books and maternity clothes. The event took place on the morning of Saturday 17 November at Timber Lodge Café.

Bliss and Felix promoted the event to both Chobham Manor residents and neighbouring East Village residents. They gained

so much interest with 14 local residents registered to set up a stall and sell their ‘nearly new’ items. Over 60 people turned up searching around for goods at a great price.

Lisa Bari from East Village Playgroup supported the event and helped man the donations stall. This stall was overwhelmed with items donated from residents. We raised approximately £27 in sales and a further £50 donation gifted to The Magpie Project, a charity providing practical support and advice for mothers and children under five living in temporary or insecure accommodation in Newham. Find out more about the charity here www.themagpieproject.org. All clothes left over on the donation tables were gifted to the Magpie Project charity and East Village Playgroup has collected the donated toys for use at their weekly Monday morning session.

We plan to host more events next year, keep an eye out for future events.

AWARD WINNING E20 FOOTBALL FOUNDATION

Good news, our very own E20 Football Foundation has recently won ‘Community Project of the Year’ at the Newham Business Awards. Jonathan Silman, Director of E20 Football Foundation said “I’m overwhelmed and humbled by the continued support we have received. To have won this award is an honour and really shows the passion and dedication to everyone involved in the foundation.”

E20 Football Foundation have also been shortlisted for ‘Community Project of the Year’ at the FA National Awards. We look forward to hearing whether they are successful in gaining another huge award to add to their collection. If you would like to join E20 Football Foundation, contact jonathan@e20-ff.co.uk.

For further information visit www.e20-ff.co.uk

CHOBHAM MANOR DEVELOPMENT IS PROGRESSING FAST…

PHASE 2 - All blocks in Phase 2A are nearing completion, the scaffolding has been taken down and ground works on 2A-A along Honour Lea Avenue are in progress. Phases 2B, C and D are working to programme and due to be completed in summer 2019.

The green area and external works are being carried out, with paving now 50% complete to areas around the green. Play equipment has been installed and some trees have been planted. Road works around the new Derny Avenue are underway and white lining will be carried out soon.

Work is being completed very quickly and we hope to welcome our first residents on Phase 2 before Christmas.

PHASE 3 - Piling work has started and the pre-bore work is progressing well. The new hoarding between Derny Avenue and Phase 3A has been erected, in preparation for Derny Avenue to be partially opened when areas of Phase 2-A are occupied.

SITE SAFETY - Following inspection, it was decided to move the pedestrian access to the site office away from construction traffic, by segregating vehicles and pedestrians. This has now been completed and the new pedestrian site access is located on Abercrombie Road.

HOW TO HAVE A MERRY GREEN CHRISTMASThere has been a lot of awareness about the environment this year. We thought

we’d give you some ideas about how to celebrate a magical and more environmentally friendly Christmas.

CHRISTMAS TREES If you’ve got

an artificial tree already, then it’s great to reuse

it.If you’re looking to buy a real tree then consider

buying a potted tree or tree with roots that you can

plant and even re-use next year.

If you’d like to fell a tree, aim to buy an FSC certified tree.

This means it has been grown sustainably and ethically.

‘Real’ Christmas trees are collected for free by the council

if you book a garden waste collection using your My

Newham account – just make sure you remove the

lights and decorations first!

https://www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/News/

Remember-to-recycle-this-Christmas.aspx

DECORATIONS Make your own Christmas

decorations and turn this into a fun family activity:

Cut out snowflakes from paper and hang them in windows or around the home

Make paper garlands (instead of using tinsel)

Use natural decorations like pinecones, dried orange slices and dried greenery

Make and paint salt dough decorations to hang on

your tree.

WRAPPING PAPER Look through your cupboards

for paper from previous years and use it all up. If you

need more paper, consider using newspaper or pages from

magazines, FSC or recycled brown parcel paper instead

that you can decorate.

Not convinced? Then when you’re out buying new

Christmas wrapping paper, avoid the sturdier ones that

are likely to have a plastic coating or contain foil and

glitter as these can’t be recycled. Make sure you remove

any ribbons or string from paper before recycling.

Here are some fun ideas on how to make your

homemade wrapping paper look beautiful:

Add greenery and berries tied with parcel string

Make a salt dough ornament as decoration or a name tag

Paint Christmas shapes using stencils

Print a pattern with stamps

Write text or names with a stencil

Cut out paper snowflakes and attach on top

Make bows out of newspaper

Add dried orange slices with pine twigs.RECYCLING

For more information about re

cycling and

waste collections over th

e

Christmas period and

the opening times of

Jenkins Lane Recycle

and Reuse Centre visit

www.newham.gov.uk/waste

Home-made

wrapping paper

CHRISTMAS CARDS Try making your own cards on recycled or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)

paper. If you’re not into making your own cards, consider buying Christmas cards printed on FSC

paper – Waitrose sell some nice ones. Try choosing cards that do not have a plastic coating, foil

or glitter on them as these can’t be recycled. All cards gifted without

foil and glitter can be recycled including the envelopes.

Paper snowflakesdecoration

Paper snowflakesdecoration

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