Goldsmiths Open House, September 20th

The newly-restored Richard Hoggart BuildingGoldsmiths writes:Members of the public will be given the opportunity to explore and absorb some of the rich architectural history of Goldsmiths, University of London when it opens its doors as part of the 2014 Open House London event on Saturday 20 September (10am – 4pm (last tour 3pm).Goldsmiths’ Richard Hoggart ...

Family Fun Day, Jubilee Sports Ground

There's a family fun day taking place today in the Jubilee Sports Ground in Catford until 4pm. Organised in aid of the charity Dreams Come True, there will be entertainers, children's authors, sports and workshops. Entry is a via a donation to the charity of £5 per family.Full details here.

Private Widdle Comedy night @ Brockley Social

Private Widdle Comedy night @ Brockley Social

Coulgate Street pedestrianisation – consultation due

The Council has confirmed that the Coulgate Street pedestrianisation scheme is progressing. The project, which was due to be part-funded from S106 payments from the redevelopment of 180 Brockley Road, had gone a bit quiet lately, so this is welcome news. They say:In the autumn, we will be consulting the public on additional proposals for ...

Oh My Cabaret, September 25th

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Bakerloo consultation starts on September 29th with Southwark lobbying for Brockley route

Southwark news site SE1 reports that the public consultation for the southern extension of the Bakerloo Line will begin on September 29th, with the Mayor urging "south-east London boroughs to "come to the party" with their ideas." Southwark Council leader Peter John is campaigning for the line to go via Camberwell, Peckham and thus Brockley. ...

Catford’s Alive! Pop Up Cinema comes to Broadway

Emperor Ming: Klytus, I'm bored. What play thing can you offer me today?- Flash GordonThe Catford Film Club team write:Catford will be joining the ranks of unlikely cinema locations this month with the Catford Broadway Pop Up Cinema Night.On Saturday 20 September the newly pedestrianised broadway will host the free showing of the 1980’s sci-fi ...

Tempest shortlisted for Mercury prize

Kate TempestBrockley's Kate Tempest has become the latest local to be nominated for the Mercury prize. Tempest's album Everybody Down made it to a shortlist, which includes Damon Albarn, FKA Twigs and GoGo Penguin. The winner will be announced on October 29th.