October 2015 - Page 2 of 10

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...

Lewisham council is closing our community centres

Oct

2015

Dear Lewisham borough residents, The website below gives in-depth information of the shocking decimation of community centres that Lewisham council are currently planning in their effort to find money to cope with austerity. http://savelewishamcommunitycentres.org/ Under Lewisham council's “Stronger, Safer Communities” plan, of the 24 community centres in the borough there are: 7 facing closure 5 ...

Brockley’s back gardens targeted by developers

Oct

2015

A BCer who wishes to remain anonymous has been targeted by a property developer who's trying to buy a part of her garden, in order to develop housing at the back. She notes:Since I don’t actually own the garden - the downstairs flat does - it’s a moot issue, and I am not sure how ...

Remembrance Sunday Event on Sunday 8th November

Oct

2015

This Sunday 8th November from 10.55am - 12noon the FOBLC will be holding a Remembrance Sunday event. Please come and join us! We meet at the Ladywell Cross of Sacrifice for wreath-laying, then walk via three points of interest to the Brockley Heroes corner for the final wreath-laying.

‘Brockley Cemetery’ poem wins poetry competition

Oct

2015

Congratulation to Jake Kirner’s whose poem ‘Brockley Cemetery’ won the inaugural HopCroft Neighbourhood Forum poetry competition. The judges commented that 'This poem did a fantastic job of celebrating and evoking the tranquillity, emotion and deep-rooted personal feeling that anyone who has ever visited Brockley Cemetery will understand.' We agree !Brockley Cemetery – by Jake Kirner‘Dear’ ...

Craft Stall Holders wanted for Winter Wonderland event at Brenchley Gardens

Oct

2015

Do you create craft products? Are you on the lookout for a free stall to sell? Are you interested in supporting a local community event? If so then look no further, Brenchley Gardens is holding a Winter Wonderland event on the 19th December and we need need you. The event will be promoted throughout the ...

Catford Town Hall to become home to up to 60 artists

Oct

2015

Tilt's design for Club Workspace in London BridgeLewisham Council has found the partners it needs to run the largest of its enterprise hubs, in Catford Town Hall. The Art Newspaper reports:Catford, once considered a cultural backwater, will gain 10,000 sq. ft of new artists’ studios in April 2016, thanks to Bow Arts. The educational arts ...

Would your child like to take part in exciting research? Seeking 7-10 year olds, born preterm..

Oct

2015

I am a researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London, currently running a pilot study to determine the role of oculomotor control (i.e. eye movements) in cognitive and motor development. I am seeking children aged 7-10 years that were born preterm (less than 35 weeks gestation) to take part in a short study (max. 45 minutes). ...

400 Rabbits, Crystal Palace

Oct

2015

Official photoTo know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy, so last week we took a trip to Crystal Palace. Also, we were invited by sourdough pizza joint 400 Rabbits (30-32 Westow Street).It's the kind of simple, playful, bright and tasty restaurant that Brockley ought to have but doesn't.We tried the beef and chilli pizza, our dining ...

Pistachio, 319 Brockley Road

Oct

2015

Visitors from States 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dNHP2caW3C— Pistachio Brockley (@PistachioBrock1) October 26, 2015Pistachio, the cafe formerly known as Top Chef, and nothing to do with the one in the park, is now open. And if it's good enough for American people, it's good enough for you.The menu suggests there's enough left over from the Top Chef era to ...

Petition launched to save three Lewisham libraries

Oct

2015

Lewisham Council recently launched a consultation, asking residents which of three unpalatable options is the best way to cut local library services.A Unison-backed campaign, Save Lewisham Libraries, has launched a petition, urging people to say "none of the above."Click here to sign the petition.