A sad loss to our community - Len Newland

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a well loved and respected Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator and Chair of Shooters Hill Safer Neighbourhood Panel this evening, Len Newland.

Len was a coordinator for many years and over the past few years also managed his own messaging service to the community. Many people from across the borough added themselves onto the messaging and were happy to receive news.

I am sure that many of you have many happy memories of Len and as a tribute it would be nice if we collated these and passed on to his family, so if you would like to participate, either reply to this email or send one to greenwichnhwnetwork@gmail.com.

Our thoughts are with Len’s family and friends at this time.

RIP Len

Cheryl

Chair GNWN

Support for our local NHS

We have seen an open letter from Leader of the Council to the community about a new project called Project Hope. This is the introduction:

The COVID-19 situation in London is the most serious it has ever been. Our NHS services are now close to breaking point, as the current surge in cases threatens to overwhelm London hospitals in a matter of days

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is in the heart of our community. Many of our residents work there, many of us have been treated there and now, more than ever before, we need to come together as a community and support the whole hospital team.

We’re asking local businesses and individuals to donate the following items and services to staff who are working long hours, under intense physical and emotionally demanding circumstances, with many unable to go home because they need to protect their own family and friends from catching the virus.

We are putting together a team of people to support our brilliant NHS staff in the hospital and are asking for across the Greenwich community. Please share this letter widely and please note that the hospital are asking for donations NOT to be dropped off at the QEH but through this official route so we can coordinate things and do our best to support the community.

Please share and get involved.

Do you need a longer time on Zoom to have a meeting with your members?

We all know that we love to talk here at Neighbourhood Watch and sometimes the limited time we get of 40 minutes is not always long enough.

Greenwich Neighbourhood Watch Network is pleased to offer registered schemes the opportunity to use our paid account to hold your meetings to stay connected with your members and groups.

All you need to do is to message us and book your slot. Email is at:

greenwichnhwnetwork@gmail.com