2011 - Brockley SE4

Featured local business - Clubtek

Forest

SE23

Hill

I was already a regular visitor to Clubtek’s DJ shop when it was in Penge, but now they're even handier in Stanstead Road, just a few doors down from Shannon’s Garden Centre - another old favourite. It’s by no means just for DJs and bands...

Merry Christmas!

Dec

2011

Wishing all of our members and supporters a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!Once again we've had a busy year from the planting of the orchard in Hilly Fields at the start to harvesting and juicing apples in the Autumn and of course the ongoing work at Brockley Station on the community garden. ...

Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying

Nov

2011

Notes from the last meeting…

Nov

2011

Community GardenWe discussed applying for a London Micro Grant (up to £1000) and Valerie has agreed to pursue the application despite the very short timescale (bid in by 14th Nov). Suggestions for the bid were to get a professionally made, but from recycled materials if possible, display board for the community garden so that we could better advertise the ...

Jane Clouson memorial

Oct

2011

Jeff Hart led a well attended tour of the cemeteries last Saturday. One of the highlights of any visit is the Jane Clouson memorial.

Events coming up…

Oct

2011

Saturday 29th October - DraughtBusting Session from 11 am onwards.Do you want to save energy in your home? Transition Brockley is offering the opportunity to learn how to install some basic home insulation. Drop in between 11am and 1pm to see a demo (in a private house near to Hilly Fields) of how to draughtproof ...

Lionel de Jersey Harvard: Brockley’s Ivy League link

Oct

2011

Lionel de Jersey Harvard was the only descendant of John Harvard (who gave his name in 1638 to the prestigious Ivy League University in the USA) ever to attend Harvard University. The direct descendant of John Harvard's brother, Thomas he entered the University in 1911 having gained a place with some assistance from Harvard president ...

Roll up Roll up! It’s Amersham uketime again.

Sep

2011

It’s Autumn Ukebox extravaganza time.

Sep

2011

Come along to the Amersham Arms this Sunday and shout out for your fave Ukebox songs and singalong at the back. We're hoping to air some Decemberist's material, even though it is only September.

It’s the July Ukebox BEACH PARTY at the Amersham Arms

Jul

2011

Come and join us at the Amersham Arms for a lovely summer Ukebox of Uke songs. Shout out for your faves! We're also playing the marvellous Lewisham People's Day on July the 9th at 6pm where we will be headlining the Blackheath Halls stage.

George Lacy Hillier: Amateur Cycling Champion at ALL(!) distances, 1881.

Jul

2011

As the Tour De France begins, the FOBLC remembers George Lacy Hillier who was the cycling superstar of his time. He was born in Sydenham in 6/6/1856. The attached a picture of him, was taken about 1878, when he lived in Chichester and raced for the Chichester and District Bicycle Club. Among various honours, he ...