July 2014 - Brockley SE4

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...

White Stag back in Catford

Jul

2014

The 'Lewisham Natureman' white stag has been spotted again. Neil D., who took this photo, noticed this one last week on Adenmore Road, the 'Ravensbourne culvert approaching Catford Bridge Station - looking down as the river runs under the road'.Previous sightings

Brockley Cross High Level Station could be reopened

Jul

2014

The old entrance to Brockley Lane station - Photo by JE ConnorAlready discussed on the Bakerloo thread, but worthy of its own, is the news that the mothballed High Level Station at Brockley, which used to serve passengers as Brockley Lane, may one day be brought back in to use as part of the 2050 ...

Deptford Twinkle

Jul

2014

Deptford Twinkle is a new pop-up bar taking place at Twinkle Park on the Deptford riverside. Ali explains:We will be serving a short menu of tasty cockails and Brockley beer. Salty popcorn on tap to snack on! There will be outdoor seating on the riverfront and a laid back atmosphere! Some indoor seating/space also available. ...

Bakerloo Line extension to New Cross and Lewisham proposed

Jul

2014

Being always right about everything is a burden Brockley Central must bear. For years, we have been banging on about the fact that a southern extension of the Bakerloo Line should be a key priority for London and that the case is so strong that, despite being a relatively unfashionable project (compared with Crossrail 2, ...

Peckham Black Womens Group 1985

Jul

2014

From Bishopsgate Institute on facebook, a 1985 flyer for a Peckham Black Womens Group 'Black Womens Open Day' at the St Giles Centre in Benhill Road, Camberwell. Line up included 'Asian Women's Dance plus dub poetry and song by Lioness Chant'.Peckham Black Women's Group later opened Peckham Black Women's Centre at 69 Bellenden Road, SE15. ...

Unsure upon Avignon [UPDATED]

Jul

2014

Ali writes:"Here's a photo of pavement that was laid last week on Avignon Road!"When contacted today about the complete disintegration of the pavers and the serious danger to the public, the response was 'not our problem, guv.'"Conway's view is that they have done the job and signed it off, any complaints now go to The ...

The Brockley Baking Club

Jul

2014

Raquel writes:I moved to Brockley 2 years ago and absolutely love living here. I really like the sense of community in the area and wanted to do more for it myself. I would like to create a Baking Club, the idea being a small group of people, getting together, once a week, sharing tips and ...

Lewisham house prices still outpacing rest of the capital [UPDATED]

Jul

2014

Blackadder: I then leapt on the opportunity to test you. I asked if he'd been to one of the great universities, Oxford, Cambridge, or Hull. Nurse Mary: Well? Blackadder: You failed to spot that only two of those are great Universities. Nurse Mary: Swine! Melchett: That's right! Oxford's a complete dump!- Blackadder Goes ForthWith the central London property market ...

Bogs signal balloons have gone up at 180 Brockley Road

Jul

2014

BCer Monkeyboy has spotted portaloos on site at 180 Brockley Road, the former MOT garage, which has been targeted for redevelopment.Bits and pieces of the building have been removed in recent weeks and the site has been vacated, so it looks as though work, which was due to start last year, has begun. The most ...

Lost Cat – please help [Found!]

Jul

2014