COMMUNITY ROOM | In 2016 we identified an old disused room within the estate as an ideal venue to facilitate future community projects. The room was spacious and was located in the heart of the estate. After several emails and phones calls to the Southwark Council, the TMO finally acquired the community room. The community room was in disrepair and required total refurbishment i.e. Flooring, Ceiling, Windows, Decoration, Electrical, Heating. We were able to secure funding from the People’s Health Lottery and also Southwark Council. Works to completely refurbish the community room began on the 11th April 2017 and is estimated for the works to be completed by end of July 2017.
The aim of this project was to have a community room that has a warm, friendly atmosphere which can be used for a wide range of activities for the whole community. The community room would be used to enhance people’s lives though improving their social, physical and life aspirations. Some of the activities we plan to enroll in the community rooms are computer lessons, fitness sessions, bingos, quizzes, book clubs, kids activities room, residents meetings, youth projects, CV building sessions and a host of other beneficial projects to the local community.
We believe that the community room will tackle issues of social exclusion within the local area and develop community cohesion. Like London, D’Eynsford Estate has a makeup of vibrant, multicultural residents of differing age groups, ethnicity, and backgrounds which has always on previous occasions shown a good community spirit. However, we were aware further works is required to develop this and therefore see the Community Room Project being instrumental in achieving this goal. This community room has the potential to have a huge positive impact on hundreds of lives in the local area as well as address issue of people suffering from isolation and depression. We have a vision of making D’Eynsford Estate, Camberwell and London an even greater place to live in then it already is.
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN YOUR COMMUNITY ROOM
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PRIVATE HIRE | COST INVOLVED
We understand that some residents or organisations will want to use our community room.
It is only open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you require any additional information, please contact the TMO and ask for Mr. Chay Pulger at 020 7525 0745.
We also require at least one week’s notice. Please keep in mind that the hiring fee is as follows:
- Private Hire (Residents / organisations) – £30 per hour
- Charities and non-profit organisation – £20 per hours
* Proof of Status of charities and non-profit organisation will be required
What is included in these costs:
- Use of the community room, toilet and kitchen.
- Also included in hire of all rooms is use of tables and chairs (large and small).
What is not included:
- Estate garden space
- Food and drinks in the kitchen
- Staffing assistance
- Cleaning / tidying up after yourself
How to book?
- Please contact the TMO to initially ensure that the room is available for your date/time. (remember, hire is only Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm)
- If it is available then complete this form (FORM- Community Room) and return to the TMO (post or email)
- Once we receive the form, an invoice will be sent to you.
- Please ensure payment is made in 3 days advance of the booking. (Please note that no payment means no booking)
- Finally, enjoy the use of the ROOM. If you have any questions, then please contact us.