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*Louvaine Area Residents Association

• What is L.A.R.A. ?
• What does L.A.R.A. do ?

• Who is L.A.R.A. for ?
• L.A.R.A. Services
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For further information, or to suggest ideas for L.A.R.A. activities or events  write to or ring

• Geoff Cox (neighbourhood worker)
• Marie Tully (administrator)

L.A.R.A. Services

• Day nursery for under five
• After school club for 3-7s;
• Playgroup
• Latchkey club 4-11s
• 5-10s club
• Girls club
• 11-14s club
• Senior citizens club
• Nifty fifties club
• Youth holiday schemes
• Keep fit for over 50s
• Legal advice evening
• Councillors surgery
• Holiday playschemes
• Hall for hire
• Venue for meetings
• Credit union
• Social events
• Quarterly newsletter, 'The Echo'

What is L.A.R.A. ?

L.A.R.A. is a residents' association that has been going on since 1974.  It recieves a grant from Wandsworth Council and also undertakes its own fundraising.

It's aims are to:

• Run services for the residents of the area;
• Speak on behalf of the neighbourhood on matters of local concern;
• Encourage community spirit and cooperation;
• Continuously review L.A.R.A.'s provision and reach out to more people.

What does L.A.R.A. do ?

It maintains a community centre from which it provides:

• A wide range of services and activities for people in the area;
• Services for under fives, school age children and young people;
• Provision for senior citizens;
• Advice sessions and surgeries;
• Leisure and social events;
• A chance to have a say in local affairs;
• An opportunity to meet other people and take part in events.

Who is L.A.R.A. for?

It is for anyone who is interested in local activities or issues, including:

• People who live in the Louvaine area;
• People who wish to be more involved in the life of their local community.