State of Play

John Trent: God's not supposed to be a hack horror writer.- In the Mouth of MadnessAmpersand will be running a twice monthly newspaper reading group in The Deptford Lounge. If you like discussing what's in the news, or have an opinion on current events then this is for you. If you have no idea what's ...

Understanding the Child: Speech and Language and Creative Practice

Thursday Life Drawing – anyone interested?

Tiling and bathroom installation in SE London

Worth a visit? Oh pho sho

Polly writes:I got a flyer today advertising a new Vietnamese restaurant in Lewisham (first floor, 100-104 Lewisham High Street) called Pho House. I'd love to know if anybody has tried it yet - could this finally be an eating establishment in Lewisham that is worth a visit? The pictures on the flyer look very nice ...

NHS Strike – ‘Pay Midwives some respect’ at St Thomas’ SE1

Protest outside St Thomas' Hospital, SE1 Health workers across South London took part in yesterday's national strike action over NHS pay, braving the rain to protest at hospitals across the area during the four hour walkout. Like many workers, those in the NHS have seen their real income fall in the past few years. This year, ...

Sonic Imperfections at Montague Arms

New Cross has a good tradition of experimental music (remember the Gluerooms at the Amersham Arms?). Latest in this continuum is Sonic Imperfections, 'South London's leading experimental night' at the Montague Arms. Next one is tomorrow night (Tuesday 14 October), with Barrel, Iris Garrelfs and Webster & Dunning.

Doggie Deadline

Carlos writes:Our beloved dog Bonnie was stolen yesterday in Ladywell Fields at 15:15. Would you be able to help us find her? She is under medication (penicillin) and needs to continue it immediately. Attached is a picture of Bonnie . She has now a brown suede collar.

Lewisham area guide – tell us what it’s like

Please use this thread to share your advice about the area - what's good and bad about Lewisham?

The Honor Oak, 1 St German’s Road

The first law of Greater Brockley is that any good new place that opens in the area will instantly fill up. So the fact we've struggled to book a table here for a long time is testament both to BC's slackness and its quality. However, we got in on a Sunday lunchtime and can now ...