Shed City

Friend of BC Alys writes:Unfortunately, I have left Brockley for the bright lights of Croydon. I am, however, fortunate enough to be employed as 'Peabody Housing Association's Men's Shed Project Co-ordinator', and am in the process of creating a Men's Shed in Deptford.Men's Sheds are a concept originating in Australia, and becoming big here in ...

South Eastern Train Services

Crab is King

Fry: My fellow fish monsters, far be it for me to question your stupid civilization or its dumb customs, but is squeezing each other's brains out with a giant nutcracker really going to solve anything?- Futurama

New yoga class at Lewisham Hospital starting 13th July 2013

Users of Mountsfield Park – It is time to get organised!

Brockley postcards from Arlo&Moe

Crofton Park cafe Arlo&Moe is now selling Brockley postcards, designed by sometime BC contributor Brockley Sarah.

Little treasures: Talking Heads

Towards the top of Hilly Fields, painted on to a wall facing the park,is a little work of art partly obscured by a hedge - a barcoded mural of two heads. If you know its story, please share.

Do you hate porridge with a passion?

Two William Penns in Deptford

A little July 4th historical piece on two William Penns. William Penn the elder (1621-1670) was an Admiral in the British navy, serving both the Parliamentarian side in the English Civil War and the King after the restoration of the monarchy. Like most naval officers of his period, he was a visitor to Deptford where many ...

Brockley Open Studios this weekend

Some of Aimee Henderson's workThe 2013 Brockley Open Studios takes place this weekend.Artist Aimée Henderson is one of the 42 local artists taking part this year, and explains what the event means to her:"I am opening up the wee studio at the back of my flat this year to take part. I have just completed ...