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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...

New Cross Barclays Bank to Close

Jul

2013

The Barclays bank at 197 New Cross Road is due to close on 27 September this year. The building dominates that end of New Cross Gate, where it has stood since around 1910. It was originally built for the London & South Western Bank.Whatever you think of Barclays, or of banks in general, the fact ...

The Ladywell Tavern closes for a minimum of two months [UPDATED]

Jul

2013

One-time Lewisham pub of the year The Ladywell Tavern, closed at the weekend. The landlord's plan is to shut the pub for a minimum of two months, to allow for refurbishment while the high street roadworks drag on.The Misty Moon Gallery, located in the pub's premises, will remain open throughout this time.As we've seen with ...

57 Loampit Hill to reopen as arts space

Jul

2013

Mary writes:We are currently renovating the old chemist shop on 57 Loampit Hill and hope to open it in September as a creative space within the community. We will begin with offering small workshop events - where individuals can learn new skills -traditional and contemporary - make something of quality, tap into their personal creativity ...

Petition: 20 is plenty on Wickham Road

Jul

2013

Last summer, Lewisham council decided to repave the top half of Wickham Road, leading down towards Lewisham Way. Given the inordinate number of bumps and potholes, along with the fault-like crevice that was sunk deep into the western side of the road, the repair work was long overdue. [...]

St George’s Players Table Sale and BBQ: Sat July 27th 11am-4pm

Jul

2013

Life Drawing Every Weds, Talbot Pub SE4 @ 4-6 and 7-9pm + other local art classes

Jul

2013

Brockley hygiene map

Jul

2013

The Guardian Data Blog has produced an interactive map of the country, showing those restaurants, cafes, shops and other businesses that have failed hygiene inspections. This is Brockley, with the temporarily-closed Smiles Thai cafe among those that didn't make the grade:With thanks to Mike.

The Bechdel Test Film Club

Jul

2013

Lora: You're aiming high. Steve: Why not? It doesn't cost anymore. Don't you believe in chasing rainbows? - Imitation of LifeThe Bechdel Test Film Club's founder Lucy Smee writes:I started a monthly film club recently (first one was in June) and it's going to be every month on the last Wednesday of the month, the next ...

Nunhead Green block of flat is up for sale

Jul

2013

The Friends of Telegraph Hill Park

Jul

2013

"How do you kill that which has no life?"- South Park, Make Love Not WarcraftThe Friends of Telegraph Hill Park went into hibernation but are staging a comeback. Sylvestra Le Touzel and Paul Milnes write:You may be aware that there is no Friends’ meeting scheduled at the moment, the last having taken place on April ...