CATS Launch - Community Security Nationally and Internationally

The Chelsea Association of Tenants have launched their new scheme for national and international communities. Please contact security@catsinfo.co.uk for further details. Our new scheme is to provide local and national communities with their own security facilities to accomodate the young, elderly and vulnerable. We shall be joing forces with Local and National Charities to provide unique support and security facilities for our community members.
If you are a charity and would like to be involoved in our scheme please register your organisation, charity or service on Skype and Join Us Skype - Community-Security.

FREE tickets for young people from Affinity Sutton - Sola 2012

FREE tickets for young people from Affinity Sutton

 

The Spirit of London Awards celebrates the achievements of young people from all four corners of London who are champions of their local communities. Through the UK young campaigner of the Year award category it also now has a national reach amongst the youth of Britain. www.spiritoflondonawards.com

This Years awards show is taking place at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich on Monday 10^th December. The organisers of the extravaganza for 2012 are in preparation to outshine the wonderful show in 2011, where Tinchy Stryder topped the bill. The SOLA team has been promoting the purpose of the “Community Youth Oscars”, by visiting local schools across London including, Ladywell College in Lewisham. This year’s nominations have recognised young residents of Bromley and Lewisham across four categories. Affinity Sutton would like to offer young people, (ages 14-25), the opportunity to attend the SOLA event and congratulate those who have been nominated.

SOLA 2012…This event will be a phenomenal energy of fun and entertainment, in celebration of London’s wonderful young people; don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

 

 

Affinity Sutton is asking;

Parent/carers, teachers, friends, youth & community workers, neighbours and mentors to refer young people, who they believe should get the opportunity to attend this event.

Tickets 4 Ur time

Affinity Sutton’s young residents (14-25), will automatically get two tickets by signing up to our estate ambassador programme. This would require you and a friend, to pledge a little of your time, doing something big or small for your community in 2013. Not only will you be getting tickets to one of the best shows in 2012, SOLA; you will be giving yourself the opportunity to participate a life changing project, in support of your community.

 

Successfully ticket holders, attending the event are required to adhere to the following;

·         Complete a registration and use of photos consent forms

·         Have written parental/carer consent for under 16s

·         Arrange for own transport to and from venue

·         Provide emergency contact details

·         Show maximum respect for self and other people

 

Please contact Judie Obeya or Judy Ferguson for further information and to submit the name/s of your chosen young people ASAP. Act quickly!!!!

Judie.obeya@affinitysutton.com

Judy.ferguson@affinitysutton.com

Or by telephone: 0300 100 0303

NATIONAL RESIDENTS COUNCIL

Jean Keal and Mary Hoare attended the National Residents council in Birmingham last week. I have their report.  Once the Committee has scrutinized the report, their findings will be published on here. May  I and the Committee take this opportunity to thank both of them for giving up their time to support our community.

CATS Nominated for Gold Standard Award

The Chelsea Association of Tenants has been nominated for  a ' Gold Standard Award '  by The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea,  in recognition of our work in the Community.
The committee will be attending the Mayors Chambers at The Town Hall on Thursday to find out if we have won.

AGM - NEW CHAIRMANS MESSAGE

Hello Everyone , my name is Ian Henderson and i am the new Chairman of The Chelsea Association of Tenants.  May  I first of all say a big thank to the committee members who for various reasons are stepping down from the commmittee next year. They are Maria Krause, Leslie Goodchild and Barbara Lipinska. I'm sure all the committee members and residents would like to wish them all well in what they decide to do. A special mention must go to Maria Krause , last years Chairperson, who over saw our 100 Year anniversary party. Her input certainly lifted the professionalism and organizational abilities of the running of the residents association. I have informed Maria that being an ex-Chairperson is a bit like being an ex president, it never really stops.
She has offered me her ongoing assistance and advice to ensure a smooth changeover.
I would also like to Congratulate Michael OHara who has been voted in as our new Secretary, I look forward to working with him over the coming year.
I would like to say Welcome to Dorinda Montgomery and Welcome back to Michael Cartwright who has decided to return to the Committee.
It was a particulary energetic meeting, with some previous committee members turning up.
It was particulary good to see Linda Mullins and Anne McLean, we would welcome more of their insight and experience as the year goes on.
 As a committee , we want to encourage ' sub committees'  this year, that is to say if any resident has a particular area of interest, then perhaps they could be involved with us in that area, be it , music, theatre, living history, parking , estate redevelopment and so forth.
There was a general consensus on the floor that we should have a CATS survey on the estate redevelopment. This was put to a vote and was unanimously agreed. The committee will do this in the New Year.
We also put to the floor that we are in ongoing discussions with Affinity Sutton re estate parking. It was pointed out to the floor that while we try and find a solution with Affinity, we in no way are prepared to accept the Controller of the Parking to be 'Nighthawk' . The Committee took a vote and 'Blacklisted'  them earlier in the year , and we have made 'Affinity Sutton ' aware of this position, and the reasons for this.
We will shortly be sending our formal response to Jamie Romph.
In my year of Chairmanship I would like to see us looking outwards, connecting with other groups in our Community. To this end 'CATS' will be hosting an invite only event for committee members of others groups in the area, as well as council members, to share ideas and show them what the CATS are planning. We have been recommended for a 'Gold Standard Award' by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we will be attending the Mayor Chambers on the 29th of the Month to see if we have won.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Keith Exford and his team at Affinity Sutton for their £4,000 in supporting our 100 years Celebrations.
I think we have a very exciting year ahead for The CATS and all our members

PANTO TICKETS ON SALE

This years Panto Tickets are on Sale from Jean Keal our treasurer. This year its Peter Pan at The Beck Theatre , which will be the Matinee Performance on Saturday the 5th of January. Tickets are £10 for Adults and £5 for Children, the price includes travel to and from the Theatre and a 'Goody Bag' for the children. Jean will be in the Estate Office from 10 to 11 on Thursday the 22nd of November and each Thursday until we are sold out. This tends to  be a very popular event, so don't miss out.

Kensington Palace - Education Volunteers

As part of our initiative to engage with other groups in the local area, we have found out that Kensington Palace are looking for  education volunteers. More details can be found at www.hrp.org.uk/aboutus/workingforus/ourvolunteers or email sarah.levine@hrp.org.uk