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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...

St Norbert Road knife fight leads to car crash

Sep

2015

The crash on St Norbert Road we reported earlier was the product of a knife fight that took place moments earlier, police say. The incident occurred a short distance from where Shaquan Fearon was killed earlier this month in another knife fight.The Evening Standard reports:A man is seriously injured and two others have stab wounds after ...

West Side crash blocks 343 and 484 bus routes

Sep

2015

#RTC in #Brockley, no loss of life (thank God) buses 343 & 484 routes & surrounding roads affected #trafficLondon pic.twitter.com/86un5RCS0W— Yomi (@tekopikin) September 26, 2015

Lance Corporal Debenham, killed in action 100 years ago at the Battle of Loos

Sep

2015

On the pathway adjacent to Ivy Road in Ladywell cemetery, mournfully cradled by wreaths of ivy, lies the family grave of Lance Corporal Frederick Ernest Debenham -1894-1915 (1/20th London Regiment) killed on the first day of one of the most intense and bloody battles fought by the British Army in 1915 namely the Battle of Loos ...

Offshore Brockley

Sep

2015

Private Eye has created a map of Britain, revealing the properties owned by offshore companies. The research reveals that a company called Cantel Investments owns a significant SE4 portfolio, including St Cyprian's, Brockley Police Station and a number of other houses and flats in the area. The Eye writes:Over the last year Private Eye has ...

Wine Larder

Sep

2015

Katherine and Cynthia from The Larder deli in Ladywell are running a series of wine tasting events. They write:We're very excited to announce that our next wine tasting will be with Neil Grayshon of L'Atypique Wines.Neil sources from small producers across Europe who focus on organic, unfiltered and biodynamically produced wine. He'll be talking us through - ...

Festival of Choice Film Night in New Cross

Sep

2015

The Festival of Choice is a week of events in London aiming 'to raise awareness of threats to reproductive rights and the plight of those in countries around the world who do not have access to safe and legal abortion. The Festival also wishes to celebrate solidarity and activism and to strengthen and support the ...

I know what you did last decade

Sep

2015

The UK census dataset for Brockley Ward is fun to play around with. Here are some things you may not have known, but probably could have guessed:Most common occupations: 1. Professional, scientific and technical. 2. Education. 3. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation.Average household size: 2.2 peopleMost common "adult life-stage": Age 25 to 34: No dependent children ...

Anything is Possible at the Deptford Lounge

Sep

2015

The organisers of this event write:Free tickets are available for 11-16 year olds, whilst student tickets (with photo I.D.) are available at just £4.99. All ages are welcome to come along and adult tickets are priced at a favourable £9.99, available on Eventbrite.

Pubs with Pool Tables

Sep

2015

Advice needed please Which pubs in Nunhead (or surrounds) have pool tables? I know the Hollydale does... Any more? Thanks in advance!

The La La Piano Bar, October 10th

Sep

2015

The La La Piano Bar team write:Our New York style pop-up piano bar from the West End of London is back in south London at the Telegraph Hill Centre.This lovetastic all-singing and all-dancing evening will bring our own very individual style of fabulous entertainment. Hosted by David Roper from Jonathan Ross show's 4 Poofs and ...