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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...

World War One: the first local deaths

Aug

2014

Thousands of people from the Lewisham area were killed in the First World War. If you want to get an idea of the sheer scale of the devastation have a look at the Commonwealth Graves Commission site. It includes a fairly comprehensive list of casualties from both world wars and on their 'Find War Dead' ...

The Fox & Firkin garden

Aug

2014

What better time to tell you about The Fox and Firkin's new(ish) garden, than the day after they had a massive party and when it's tipping down with rain?Anyway, the Firkin (316 Lewisham High Street) has a huge new garden that opened this summer and helps to address the relative paucity of outdoor drinking venues ...

Can’t Kill What’s Inside

Aug

2014

Next Saturday 30 August, London-based Polish anti-fascists Dywizjon 161 (Division 161) are putting on a gig at the New Cross Inn. 'Can't Kill What's Inside' features :- 210 - 'antifascist hardcore from Russia' - http://210hxc.bandcamp.com/ ; https://www.facebook.com/210hxcPERMA WAR - punk from London - https://permawar.bandcamp.com/BLEACH - https://www.facebook.com/bleachthrashhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH9H63vMQeYTickets: £6 at the door, all money raised going towards PARTIZAN MINSK FC.Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/773657615988104/?fref=ts

The spoils of war

Aug

2014

Tony has sent us these pictures, which show the takeover of Ladywell by rival virtual mobile networks Lebara and Lycamobile. He says:"These mobile operators seem to be taking over Ladywell's High Street. I suppose its a bit of cash for local retailers. But these garish blue signs are not great for a conservation area... are ...

Ukulele courses in Deptford

Aug

2014

The 2014 Ed Renshaw Music Award

Aug

2014

Maxine from The Albany writes:Young musicians from South East London in need of help with their career will be given the chance to get their hands on a cash award, alongside mentoring, and industry support with the launch of the Ed Renshaw Music Award, set up in memory of guitarist Edward Renshaw. Offered for the ...

London Bridge closure next week – impact on Nunhead

Aug

2014

Late summer, outdoor cinema

Aug

2014

Rooftop movies in Peckham, park screens in Hither GreenWe're being flanked by late-summer outdoor screenings on our east and west sides.The Rooftop Film Club is taking over the top floor of the Bussey Building for a season which includes The Big Lebowski, American Psycho and When Harry Met Sally. Tickets cost £13 and you'll have ...

Howarth opens a DIY store at Brockley Cross

Aug

2014

The Howarth team LTR: Aron Ford, Gary Ford + Tom Woodcock Brockley Cross stalwart Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has opened a new shop as part of the national firm's expansion programme ahead of its 175th anniversary next year.Howarth's new store is next door to its yard on Shardeloes Road (a refurbished 100-year old bank) and will ...

Bespoke Roman blinds and Unique Personalised Embroidered Gifts

Aug

2014