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New mews approved for Tanners Hill

Planning permission has been granted to a new development at the top of Tanners Hill. The proposal is for:"The construction of five 4 storey blocks and one 3 storey block, incorporating balconies/terraces comprising 9, one bedroom, 38, two bedroom and 11, 3 bedroom self-contained flats with associated access, 13 parking spaces, cycle parking, amenity space ...

Political Graffiti – ‘Save our NHS’ and ‘Homes for the People’

Some recent political graffiti spotted round and about.'Homes for the people not profiteers'Next to the site entrance for the controversial proposed Convoys Wharf development on the Deptford riverfront (opposite the Dog & Bell on Prince Street, SE8):'Save Lewisham Hospital from SERCO - Scrap PFI, put People Before Profit'on hoardings around building site where once the Maypole ...

Brockley Beers at Patchwork Present

Patchwork Present is hosting a freelancer drinks night, with beers provided by the Brockley Brewery. The Harefield Road start-up, which runs a group-gifting service, writes:If you’re a Brockley freelancer who’d like to meet other home-workers in the area, or your a local person who likes beer and people, come along to our next Brockley Beers evening ...

‘Gentle Courage’: Gertrude Eliza Williamson

The grave of Gertrude Eliza Williamson lies in the Ladywell section of the Brockley & Ladywell cemeteries. It is a simple grave which many people will have walked past without a second glance and the faded inscription on the headstone gives little away. The words 'my dear wife' indicate that Gertrude was married, but her ...

Lewisham Live 2014

Photo by Benedict JohnsonLEAN writes:With more than 2000 performers in 14 shows, across 9 venues in 3 weeks, Lewisham Live provides an opportunity for our young talent to flourish. Now in its fifth year, the festival has become an important event in the Lewisham calendar.Lewisham Live gives children and young people the chance to perform ...

Baby Yoga at Goose Green

Baby Yoga at Goose Green

Brockley Rocks Chip Week

Booyah! Brockley Road chippy Brockley's Rock has won the London regional final of Chip Week 2014. Judges loved their crisp, fluffy output and their questionable use of apostrophes.UPDATE: Brockley's Rock reacts:National Chip Week is a celebration of the potato and its many forms. Over the past few weeks we asked the Brockley community to vote ...

Learn to Crochet – the trendy way!