Brockley Voices – An Oral History

Tim from BrocSoc writes:Brockley Voices is a new oral history project by the Brockley Society, which seeks to capture and share the stories and reminiscences of people living in or connected to Brockley. Several volunteers came forward following a piece in the November 2014 Newsletter which expressed a desire to preserve the memories of older ...

This evening with Trevor, not Natalie

Coming soon: A Crofton Park Diner

More promising noises emanating from Crofton Park, which is already anticipating the arrival of a new deli shortly. Maria-Rosa writes:"There is a new American-Italian Diner in Crofton park coming your way soon. It will be opening where Jerk Works used to be, opposite Crofton park station."More details soon. Thanks to Molewife for the tip-off.

Greater London: National Park City

London's green and open spaces mapped - 48% of the capital overallOn June 24th, the team behind the campaign to designate Greater London as the world's first National Park City will present their ideas in Honor Oak.Approximately 48% of the capital is given over to green or open space and London is home to more ...

Lindal road housing goes on sale

The housing built on the former stone mason's yard in Lindal Road, Crofton Park, is now on the market. The developers have squeezed eight decent family homes on to the site next to the railway track and are now selling them for an eye-watering £875,000.Thanks to Joe and Alastair.

The Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre 2015

Falcon Request

Peregrine Falcons have nested on the top of the old Citibank tower in Lewisham. The four chicks are about to fledge and that means they might land awkwardly, somewhere in the middle of Lewisham, unable to take off again.If you find one, please immediately contact the London Peregrine Partnership on their hotline 078 0773 8699.

King’s College London: Paid Participants Wanted for Research

Study Synopsis: Paranoia, stress and acute cortisol response. The aim of this project is to investigate whether previous exposure to stress changes people’s response to acute stress and any other reactions for example paranoia. Research using participants from the general population have been shown to mirror what we would find in patients with psychosis. So, ...

Brockley’s Premier League status confirmed

OK, so it may be a little devalued by Chelsea's league win, but the Premier League trophy is still a big deal. Brockley resident and Barclays employee has managed to wangle a visit from the trophy to Crofton Park Library, to help with their fundraising efforts. A donation of £1 to have your picture taken ...

Hilly Fields Midsummer Fayre, 20th June_midday until 5pm

  Rather brilliantly organised by the Brockley Society…just over one week to go until the 41st Midsummer Fayre. Volunteers are always needed in the run up and during the event. Or maybe you can see your way to making some delicious cakes, they will be gratefully received in the tea tent. VOLUNTEERS should contact chair@brockleysociety.org.uk