Chronicle Update

Another fine piece in the Chronicle about Tim Coates, Chairman of Libraries for Life for Londoners, regarding Barons Court library.


Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle
Libraries for Life for Londoners

Barons Court Library, Early History In Photos

The newly opened Barons Court Library in 1966

Barons Court Library originally opened, June 1940, in a shop on North End Crescent. It then moved to the present site, October 1949, facing North End Road, in a prefabricated building fondly known as 'The Hut.' The current library buildings construction was started in 1964, with the library opening to the public on the 10th July 1965.

PHOTO HISTORY SLIDE SHOW
Thanks to H&F Archives

House BBQ

The Grange and Samuel Richardson Hs. held the annual BBQ yesterday. A lovely day was had by all. Many thanks to Annja and all her friends.  

Fulham Chronicle Publishes Library Closure Fight

Great coverage in the Fulham Chronicle today, about local residents campaign to stop the closure of Barons Court Library. Nice to see so many young and senior citizens joining together in the fight to keep our library open.

Fulham Chronicle story

BBQ and Fun Day For All Lytton Residents

Lovell are inviting you to a afternoon of fun and games

This Saturday 21^st August

1pm to 4pm

Outside Pelham House on the lawn.

BBQ

Face Painting

Bouncy Castle

Music

Barons Court Library Closure ?

The fight to stop the proposed closure of Barons Court Library is beginning in earnest. The LETRA committee believe (bar one member), it would be a very poor decision to close the library. Local residents are angry that this action is even being considered. The library has been a hub of the community since its opening in the 1960's. Many of our members have used, met friends, worked for and been educated by this tremendous amenity. All age groups, have made use of its wide range of facilities and taken the staffs friendly advice, in using the services provided.

We urge all residents on the Lytton Estate to fill out the survey form, regarding the library services future, supplied at the library; it is also available online (see below).

You can also let your view be known at a number of meetings being held on:

Tuesday 24^th August, 14.00-19.00, Hammersmith Library

Thursday 2^nd September, 14.00-19.00, Fulham Library

Tuesday 7^th September 2010, 14.00-19.00, Shepherds Bush Library

Library Strategy Document ( with survey form )

Barons Court Library Closure ?

Hammersmith & Fulham is conducting a survey on the future

of the library service in the borough.
A survey form can be picked up in the library

or printed off from the document link below.
The consultation period runs from 
now until the 15th September 2010.
The main issue for LETRA is the possible 

closure of Barons Court Library.
It has been proposed for future closure,

in the documents released,  due to financial reasons.
For more information see below.

Letter from Councillor Greg Smith: 

Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services
Library Strategy Document ( with survey form )
Fulham Chronicle report

Hammersmith Today

Nice site for local news. Also, it has a handy events section with exportable information, just click the calendar tab (for google calendar users).

Hammersmith Events 

Too Much Sun At Pelham Play.

Pelham's new play area has had a serious case of sun burn. The new turf laid across the area has failed to grow. The combination of dry weather and heat has stopped the turf from binding to the soil underneath. Most of the new turf has now been lifted and rolled into stacks. It will be relayed later in the year, when the weather is kinder. The Play Area will not be opened until the work is finished. Hopefully that won't be too long. Any news on this will be posted here.

Play Day In The Park

For those of you with children the annual Play Day is happening on the 4th August. Its all taking place at Ravenscourt Park from 12 noon to 4pm. All types of fun entertainment will be there.

The park is situated at the far end of Hammersmith King street, nearest tube, Ravenscourt Park on the District Line.

Play Day At Hammersmith