January 2015 - Page 5 of 13

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...

FILL A BAG FULL OF VINTAGE CLOTHING FOR £20

Jan

2015

FILL A BAG FULL OF VINTAGE CLOTHING FOR £20 EVENT

Jan

2015

FILL A BAG FOR £20 FULL OF VINTAGE CLOTHES

Jan

2015

Hobgoblin to re-open as Rose Inn

Jan

2015

The Hobgoblin pub opposite New Cross Gate station has been closed for refurbishment, and it looks like it will be reverting back to its former name of The Rose Inn. I believe the pub owners had to pay an annual fee to the owners of the Hobgoblin brand, Marston's, for the use of the name ...

96% of Londoners say get on with the Bakerloo Line extension

Jan

2015

An easy question, with a resounding answer. Does everyone want a southern extension of the Bakerloo Line? Yes. Yes, we do.The public consultation is now over and the margin of victory for the yes camp is on a par with the referendum asking the Falkland Islanders asking them if they want to remain a UK ...

London: The best of times

Jan

2015

BC's been dwelling on the mountain of nostalgic coverage that accompanied the closure of Madame JoJo's in Soho. Celebrities and journalists have been lining up, to declare this not just the death of Soho, but of London itself: “Once [Soho] turns into a cascade of glass, then London is gone," says Rupert Everett.Madame JoJo's was ...

One Friendly Place

Jan

2015

Yesterday, on Twitter, we were casting around for good local wedding party venues, on behalf of a friend.As ever, BCers came up with the goods, including this beautiful venue, which we'd never heard of, but lurks under our noses at One, Friendly Place, next to Pets At Home at the bottom of Blackheath Hill.It's a ...

Desk Space to Rent – Peckham

Jan

2015

The Hilly Fields Big Birdwatch, January 25th

Jan

2015

Tom writes:Friends of Hilly Fields are holding a Big Birdwatch event this Sunday 25 January to coincide with the RSPB national event.We'll be outside the cafe from 10.30-12.30. Guided walk from 11.00-12.00 or grab a bird picture sheet and go round by yourselves. All welcome. Activities for children include making bird feeders and fat balls. ...

Asda comes to Deptford

Jan

2015

The march of the supermarket convenience stores through south east London continues, with the news that Asda is applying to convert a 99p store on Deptford High Street into one of their small stores.Deptford Dame reports that it will be going head-to-head with Tesco on the high street soon. Up to a point, BC's view ...