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by darrent
4 Oct 2013 18:22
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Black History Event in Sydenham Library Tonight
Replies: 1
Views: 1304

Black History Event in Sydenham Library Tonight

This evening 4th October 2013 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Sydenham Community Library. An evening of music to celebrate black history - as part of black history month. Donation requested for entry (which goes to the library), one drink free. Food available on the night. Jimmy and his orchestra playing A...
by darrent
28 Jun 2013 17:03
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Reuse and Recycling Survey - Enter prize draw
Replies: 2
Views: 1924

Re: Reuse and Recycling Survey - Enter prize draw

Hi,

Thank you to all the people that have responded so far.

We have now upgraded the prize from a Computer to a Laptop (unless the winner would prefer a computer).

Again thank you.

Darren
by darrent
27 Jun 2013 17:37
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Reuse and Recycling Survey - Enter prize draw
Replies: 2
Views: 1924

Reuse and Recycling Survey - Enter prize draw

Eco Communities are doing a survey to understand more about how residents in Lewisham use their facilities and what improvements they can make. This survey should take you no more than 10 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. At the end you will have the opportunity ...
by darrent
14 Apr 2013 20:17
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Jobs at new Pets at Home Store Opening.
Replies: 4
Views: 4331

Jobs at new Pets at Home Store Opening.

Hi All Pets at Home are currently advertising job vacancies for their new store which is due to open later this year in Sydenham. There are currently two roles advertised: Assistant Manager Dog Grooming Salon Manager Please raise awareness, If anyone is interested in applying for any of the roles fo...
by darrent
14 Apr 2013 20:13
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: 10 Jobs available at the new Dixon/PC World
Replies: 29
Views: 26975

10 Jobs available at the new Dixon/PC World

Hi All Dixon Retail Group are currently advertising job vacancies for their new store which is due to open later this year in Sydenham. Please raise awareness, If anyone is interested in applying for any of the roles follow this link for the on-line application; http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/dixons...
by darrent
2 Jan 2013 19:20
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: CHRISTMAS AT SYDENHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Replies: 3
Views: 2630

Re: CHRISTMAS AT SYDENHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Hi, Suzee - I am glad my staff and volunteers were so good to your boy. Regarding your question about a revamp. Last year we had the roof repaired, which was my biggest challenge because there were leeks in the main library and none of the rooms upstairs were usable. Now the roof is fixed, we are st...
by darrent
30 Jun 2012 14:51
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sydenham Library - New Books and Art Gallery
Replies: 0
Views: 962

Sydenham Library - New Books and Art Gallery

Dear All, What a great week for Sydenham Community Library: 600 new books turned up and are all now on display, so please do come and support your library by taking out the new titles we have. Also a fantastic art gallery has been put up, so please come and support your local artist. And Tomorrow, p...
by darrent
21 May 2012 20:39
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: dispose of small electrical appliances, Books and Computers
Replies: 0
Views: 1013

dispose of small electrical appliances, Books and Computers

Sydenham Community Library now has a bin where people can dispose of small electrical appliances such as: - Toasters, kettles and other kitchen and household appliances; - Clocks, radios and cameras; - Video recorders, games consoles and music systems; - Drills and other power tools. - Also TVs The ...
by darrent
27 Feb 2012 22:08
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Donating computer equipment
Replies: 12
Views: 10573

Re: Donating computer equipment

Hi, Graham - thank you for offer - We would love the list of items you have, even the 1U rackmount case, I have a use for this. We are installing computers into the largest sheltered home in Europe next month and will need this for this project. Rachel - This has gone to Deptford Pepys resource Cent...
by darrent
2 Feb 2012 18:52
Forum: Town Cafe
Topic: Donating computer equipment
Replies: 12
Views: 10573

Re: Donating computer equipment

Hi everyone, I am so thankful to these forum, I didn't relise we had a problem with our contact form until I read this. Regarding the comments, I am sitting writing this message now on a computer I brought back in Oct 2007 and it is running Windows 7. The computer on my office desk is about 5 years ...
by darrent
15 Dec 2011 18:04
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: A CHRISTMAS STORY, DECEMBER 17th SYDENHAM COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Replies: 2
Views: 1737

Re: A CHRISTMAS STORY, DECEMBER 17th SYDENHAM COMMUNITY LIBR

Hi,

I will be there giving free advice on any laptop problems, you may have. So bring you laptop in and if an easy fix, I will do it for you.

From 10am until 4pm.

Regards

Darren Taylor
by darrent
23 Oct 2011 16:14
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: VOTE FOR HOME PARK
Replies: 9
Views: 5147

Re: VOTE FOR HOME PARK

Hi

I have voted for this, it is a great place.

Regards

Darren Taylor
by darrent
23 Oct 2011 16:12
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe
Replies: 6
Views: 7725

Re: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe

Please Vote, we are currently in Third place and only the top three will be awarded the money for the projects. The voting finished tomorrow (Monday 24th) at 12pm. Please follow this link to vote for us: http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/5148 Important – When you vote follow the following pr...
by darrent
10 Oct 2011 20:59
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe
Replies: 6
Views: 7725

Re: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe

Hi, We have found out many people have been having difficulties casting votes, also that loads of people that do not have computers or do not have an email address cannot vote. So Natwest have issued a 0800 number for anyone having problems casting votes or for people who have no email address or co...
by darrent
6 Oct 2011 20:56
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe
Replies: 6
Views: 7725

Re: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe

Thank you so much to everyone who has voted so far. At the moment the voting scores of the top four projects out of the 45 are: Eco Computer Systems - Cafe in the Sydenham Libraries - 155 Votes Northbrook Park Community Group - 127 Votes 3rd Plumstead Common Brownies, Guides and Rangers - 110 Votes ...
by darrent
2 Oct 2011 12:03
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe
Replies: 6
Views: 7725

Please vote for Sydenham Library to get a small cafe

We would like to install a small cafe in the library, to make it a more relaxing space for people to stay, read and socialise. Natwest Bank have shortlisted our organisation for their Community Force Award, and we need you to vote for our organisation to win this grant to make a cafe in the library ...
by darrent
30 Jun 2011 16:46
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sydenham Library Public Meeting tomorrow
Replies: 2
Views: 1988

Re: Sydenham Library Public Meeting tomorrow

I would just like to say thank you to everyone who came to the meeting last night regarding the plans and future of Sydenham Community Library.

Darren Taylor
Eco Computer Systems
by darrent
24 Dec 2010 22:45
Forum: Town Hall
Topic: Sydenham Library
Replies: 11
Views: 8844

Re: Sydenham Library

Hi Everyone, It's Darren Taylor - that’s looking at saving Sydenham Library. Please excuse me for my bullet style message, I am dyslexic and this is the best way for me to write. A new charity is being setup called Eco Libraries. Within the charity we will have a subcommittee for the four libraries,...