Welcome to Urban Village’s Winter roundup, where we’re giving you the latest news about what’s going on in your local community.
As you’ll see from our roundup below, we’re absolutely in love with our local community and all the incredible people in it – here are some of our highlights for this Winter!
Ruskin Park paddling pool renovation gets the go ahead
We’ve smashed our donation objective for the Ruskin Park paddling pool renovation. A massive thanks to the local community for raising over £16,000 in addition to corporate and community fundraising and support from Lambeth and the FORP.
Thanks to your help, much-needed refurbishment works costing around £85,000 in total will begin in the New Year. We look forward to a cleaner, safer and more fun pool! More info about the campaign can be found here.
Will The Cambria be making a comeback?
It’s the question on the lips of every Loughborough Junctionite: will The Cambria pub reopen? It will if the Cambria Society has anything to say about it. With a spacious bar, a beer garden and a room for private functions, the Cambria captured many locals’ hearts – including our Founder Suzanne, who had her wedding reception there in 2010. But a comeback will likely require fundraising help from the local community, so keep an eye out.
Temple Bowling Club: a social club that hits the mark
Planning an upcoming birthday party? With indoor and outdoor courses, Temple Bowling Club offers year-round fun for competitive and absolute newbie bowlers alike. And don’t worry if bowling isn’t your thing: for just £40 a year, you can become a social member and enjoy the bar, snooker, pool or table tennis, all while supporting a local business. Head to their website to find out more.
Make time for Clockwork this Christmas
One of the oldest art studios in Camberwell, Clockwork Studios should be your first port of call a unique gift this Christmas – and from 10th-12th December, they’ll be hosting a special Open Weekend!
Artist Daisy Perkins had this to say: “Come and see this wonderful collection of artists, designers and creatives IRL, visit their workspaces and learn how they do what they do, chat about art and life, support your local artists and buy anything from small Christmas gifts to large worked up pieces of art.”
Head to the studio’s Instagram @clockworkstudiosse5 to see for yourself, or take a look at their website.
Have you tried: a bike hangar?
Chances are you’ve probably seen one of these semi-cylindrical hangars on the street by now. Provided by cyclehoop, they can store six bikes in half a car parking bay, giving people accessible, robust and safe bike storage near their homes. The scheme is so popular that it can take over a year to secure a space. And we’re glad, as we strongly advise tenants not to store bikes inside our landlord’s properties. What do you think of bike hangars? Should there be more made available? Would you want one outside your home?
Kids at King this Christmas
It’s miserable being a kid at the hospital at Christmas – but for a small amount of money, you can help make a child’s day. We’ve arranged fantastically successful gift collections for King’s College Hospital Charity before, but this year the charity is doing things differently. We’ve set up our own fundraising campaign on JustGiving.com to raise money, which we will use to buy gifts from their incredible King’s Elf Service Campaign. Head to this link to donate today.
Steel warriors sighted in Ruskin Park
Say hello to the Urban Village team in Ruskin Park. Just kidding. It is, in fact, the mighty Steel Warriors, the fantastic anti-knife crime charity that melts down confiscated street knives and recycles them into outdoor gyms. But we were at least there to snap a photo.
Chatting to our brand new Sales and Lettings Consultant, Jordan
We have another new team member at Urban Village already making waves on the property scene. Jordan’s quick wit, brilliant initiative and impeccable sales record makes him an obvious choice for Urban Village’s next recruit. Looking to make your next property move? Read our interview with Jordan today for a few pro tips.
Our mini-guide to Christmas in SE5
Looking for more festive happenings this December? Here’s what local businesses in the community have been doing to get in the Christmas spirit.
Camberwell Arts Christmas Market on December 4th & 5th: A delightful time was had by all on Camberwell Green, with 50 market stalls showcasing the best homemade foods, artworks and of course mulled wine.
Luxury Christmas-wreath making by Pesh Flower School at The Lordship Pub SE22, on Monday 6th December: We’d wager there will be some very happy front doors out there after this brilliantly creative event.
Cheeky Burger in Camberwell: This burger joint has a mouth-watering menu this December. Turkey and pigs in blankets, truffle cheesy fries, brie wedges – the list goes on. Head to @cheeky_burger to find out more.
The Search for Santa at the Blue Elephant Theatre on Tuesday, December 9th: It’s a play about a scientist trying to prove Santa’s existence, made for kids – what could possibly go wrong?
Urban Village: Going strong into the new year
We turned 6 this year, and it’s amazing to think how far we’ve come as an independent estate agent. Our Founder Suzanne started as a sole trader from scratch, without a single seller or landlord on the books. In the years since, Urban Village has become a dedicated independent team of property professionals with over 30 years’ experience in the industry.
We really appreciate all your support and recommendations. We are thrilled to have achieved great sales in our local area, and with 99% of reviewers on Reviews.io recommending us, it’s clear we have some happy customers.
Ready to find your new home, sell your property or switch to a letting agent with fantastic knowledge of the local SE5 community? Get in touch with Urban Village today by calling 020 3519 9121 or send us an email at info@urbanvillagehomes.com.