August 2015 - Page 5 of 8

Featured local business - Clubtek

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SE23

Hill

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...

The Brockley Front Garden Sale 2015

Aug

2015

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, from 11am to 4pm each day, homes across Brockley will be taking part in a neighbourhood front garden sale, with BrocSoc co-ordinating the marketing, to maximise the number of potential customers. BrocSoc says:Sellers can take part on one or both days. It definitely works best when there is ...

Allotment wanted – anyone with space to share?

Aug

2015

Does anyone have or know of anyone that would be willing to share a small patch of their allotment with me and my fiancé? We live near queens road station and don't have a garden and we would really like to grow some simple herbs and vegetables locally. Thanks!

Lewisham’s digital photo archive

Aug

2015

Joe sent us this link to Lewisham Council's photographic archive, which has more than 2,000 historic shots, covering every part of the borough. These images were taken from a collection of more than 50 Brockley photographs.What were they thinking? The 1968 demolition of Brockley Congregational Church on Lewisham Way, to make way for Rokeby House ...

ASK us no questions, we’ll blog you no lies

Aug

2015

The renovation of the small retail unit, between the railway bridge and Doorstep Bakery on Brockley Road (Brockley Cross, technically), is nearing completion.The project's taken an age. Work began 18 months ago and the fact that it's only now ready for an occupier is a reflection of just how badly the building was allowed to deteriorate, ...

Jones of Brockley, 354 Brockley Road

Aug

2015

Jones of Brockley, the Crofton Park deli, opens on August 21st. They say:"Jones of Brockley is a family run food shop in SE4, opposite Crofton Park station. We stock a broad range of delicious and well made products including bread, cheese, vegetables, refrigerated and dry goods, wine, beer and more."They will be open 11am-8pm, Wednesday ...

The Marsha Phoenix Relay Race

Aug

2015

Brockley-based charity, the Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust, is organising a Hilly Fields fun run on September 13th. The event will be a race for teams of 2-4 people, in aid of the supported housing project for young women.Details here.

Double portions now available at Brockley supperclub

Aug

2015

Brockley's Unhungry supperclub returns this Saturday (15th August) with Brunch from 12pm, and dinner at 7pm. It's no longer just for singles, so everyone's welcome. You get four courses and a cocktail for £25 per head. Email: unhungrysupperclub@gmail.com to book

Celebrate Pakistan’s Independence with Masala Wala

Aug

2015

This Friday we celebrate #pakistanindependenceday we will have some specials and smiles on the night pic.twitter.com/5XhYbsKXix— Masala Wala Cafe (@masalawalacafe) August 12, 2015

Peckham & Nunhead Free Film Festival: Landfill Harmonic

Aug

2015

A documentary about children living in a slum built on landfill in Paraguay who learn to play instruments made from recycled rubbish and form an orchestra which tours the world. Landfill Harmonic, rather aptly, will be shown in the Visitor Centre at the Veolia waste recycling depot in Devon Street and will be preceded by ...

Deathtrap Junction

Aug

2015

BC regular John is worried about the temporary road layout in the centre of Lewisham, fearing that the arrangements made to enable the Lewisham Gateway works have created a dangerous situation in which pedestrians find themselves marooned in the road. He writes:As I passed through on Saturday I saw three separate buggies finding themselves next ...