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Featured local business - Clubtek

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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...

Commander Archibald Buckle’s grave in Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries restored

Oct

2012

The grave of World War 1 hero Commander Buckle in Brockley Cemetery has been refurbished by members of the British Army Association. Sir Winston Churchill has referred to Buckle as one of the “salamanders born in the furnace,” who survived “to lead,to command, and to preserve the sacred continuity”.His history has been featured on blog ...

Local Event for Halloween

Oct

2012

Well, we haven’t been organsied enough to put on something for Halloween, but fortunately the Brockley Cross Action group have. So check out their website for their Halloween at Brockley Cross on Sunday 28th October, from 3pm. There will be family pumpkin Carving at 3pm, then at 4.30 the Wizard and Witch Show and at ...

Modern alchemy

Oct

2012

Did you know that you could convert that rusting heap in the front drive or garage into a living, breathing, growing tree? Trees for Cities (here) is running a completely free scheme that will relieve you of your scrap-value car and transform it into trees with virtually no hassle for you. Have a look:http://scrapcarplanttree.org.uk

LA Largesse

Oct

2012

"Four hundred trees had to be cut down to make way for Endeavour's wingspan. The city has promised to plant 1,000 replacements" BBC News Well, at least we don't have to worry about retired space shuttles being rolled down our leafy streets!This item on today's BBC News made me smile:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19935264

Community Gardening in Action!

Oct

2012

Saturday saw local groups (TTB/BXAG and Brockley Society) alongside members of the public help to tidy up various areas around Brockley Station and Brockley Rd that were in need of some work.Brockley Common saw a big effort on the flower bed next to the new ticket barriers where bindweed had taken over and hidden or ...

Sporting activities…

Oct

2012

The numbers of sporty visitors to the park seems to be for ever on the increase. So should you be inspired to join in, here is some information on one new and one established activity. Every Saturday at 9am you can join in the Park Run. It is free, but you need to register in ...

Chainsaw massacre

Oct

2012

A couple of weeks back the sound of chainsaws could be heard for a number of hours down our end of Breakspears Road. Turns out five lime trees were being felled in a local front garden - FIVE. I went to talk to the tree surgeons and was told that they were healthy trees being ...

Dedication of Gunner Howard memorial

Oct

2012

The dedication to Gunner Howard was attended by Lewisham Mayor Sir Steve Bullock, as well as the organiser Cpl. Tim Needham and Prince Shange, the direct descendent of the leader of the Zulu forces at Rorke's Drift.

Campaign for the Abolition of Residential Leasehold – AGM

Sep

2012

CARL is hosting its AGM on Saturday 29th September at Kensington Library at 14.15. BLA members are more than welcome to attend to share their experience of the PFI arrangement Lewisham Council has put in its place. More information is available in their latest newsletter.

Apps We Love

Sep

2012

Lewisham Council have released a nifty app for smart phone users that can help in the battle to keep on top of the work that needs doing to protect the local environment. So on your journeys around the area, use it to report issues relating to the local street trees.Brockley Central reported on this some ...