1. Lunar Eclipse
   Regrettably cloudy around SDS. Did anyone get any other photos they’d like to share, please?

2. The Big Half
   Tower Bridge to Cutty Sark via Canary Wharf and Surrey Quays. 25,000 runners. You will have heard them if you didnt see them!
   Men’s elite winner: Jack Rowe (GBR) - 01:04:08
   Women’s elite winner: Jessica Warner-Judd (GBR) - 01:10:35
   David Weir set the course men’s wheelchair record at 46:58!

3. Service Charge Appeal
   The hearing to determine whether we will receive cost protection was held on the 10th September at the Royal Courts of Justice. The judgement will be delivered in due course. Thanks to Liam for arguing our case and to all those that were able to attend and show their support.

4. Exclusive Heads Up of an Upcoming Event
   Architecture on the Thames Boat Tour East
   Join Open City for an afternoon journey down the River Thames out towards Dartford Crossing and back that surveys the landmark architecture of east London’s embankments and beyond. London’s future is in the east where some of the world’s most famous architects are transforming this historic industrial landscape into a place to live and work.
   Greenwich pier return. 3 hours. Sat. 25th October at 1pm.

5. London Harvest Festival 2025
   The 27th annual London Harvest Festival will be held at Mudchute Park and Farm on Sat. 20th September. Entry and all activities are free!

6. Strengthening of Leaseholder Protections
   Thanks to MaZena for posting the link to the Gov.UK consultation Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services. Responses can be made on line or by email up to 26th September by clicking here. It reminds me to say that the SDSRA committee is working very actively to evaluate the substantial benefits to leaseholders of going down either the Right to Manage route or acquiring the Freehold. We hope to give full information soon.

7. SDSRA is Recruiting
   Would there be 2 or 3 residents who might make it their task to look out for local events of interest to children, hard working adults, and geriatrics living here? There is a wealth of activity, and sadly a lot of it goes unnoticed. We would publish a regular calendar of upcoming events.

Ideas, contributions, requests to [email protected]

Look for an update to this newsletter every 7 - 14 days. Keep yourself posted!
Your fellow resident,
David Apostrophe S