May 2016 - Page 5 of 7 - Brockley SE4

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...

White Hart gains approval

May

2016

The new owners The White Hart pub (184 New Cross Road) have been given approval to make the alterations needed to complete their renovation. They have listed building consent for:Alterations to the front elevation and the bar, the laying of new floorboards, the re-location of a fireplace, the restoration of original internal features including columns, panelling ...

The Bike Angel returns

May

2016

Nestor, the Brockley Bike Doctor, has returned to Hilly Fields. A velocipedal angel, he offers maintenance and advice workshops every dry Saturday throughout the summer.Nestor offers drop-in sessions up by the tennis courts between 11am and 3pm. The one-to-one "Fix Your Bike" sessions are a chance to learn how to offer your bike TLC and fix ...

Ashby Mews stable conversion planned

May

2016

An application has been submitted to convert the site of a dilapidated stable to the rear of Upper Brockley Road into a live/work studio.The building will be entirely demolished and the stable will be rebuilt with a handsome new extension bolted on as part of a wider redevelopment of the light industrial units in Ashby ...

Celebrity street art in Deptford and Hackney

May

2016

Deptford High Street has some famous visitors' albeit only in 2D representations. Jim Hendrix (I think): Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia meet John Lennon and Yoko Ono: Nothing quite as grand as the Frida Kahlo mural I saw last week by Hackney Wick station:

Rebuild the Peckham Lido

May

2016

Now this is a fundraiser worth supporting: A plan to create a 50 metre, heated swimming pool, outdoor cinema, restaurant, gym and cinema in Peckham Rye Common. A campaign has been launched to raise £66,000 to pay for the first stage of the project, which has already secured permission to use the land.The team behind ...

St Peter’s Church Open Day, Saturday 21st May

May

2016

St Peter's church on Wickham Road is having an open day on Saturday 21st May from 10:30 - 5pm. It's a great opportunity to see the inside the building and climb the bell tower for anyone that hasn't previously been inside. Built: 1866 – 70 Architect: Francis Marrable Listing: Grade II St Peter’s was built ...

The great railway journey

May

2016

Just Thai Thai closes

May

2016

Brockley Road restaurant Just Thai Thai has closed. BCer Jennifer reports:"I noticed that the restaurant was listed as closed, so I phoned the owner, who confirmed the news. She closed on May 3, she said her landlord would not renew her lease."The depressing decor, sour atmosphere and rank food offered by Just Thai Thai won't ...

Wala!

May

2016

Thanks to Monkeyboy, who spotted these plans to give Masala Wala Cafe in Brockley Cross a sexy new look.#Repost @gruffltd with @repostapp. ・・・ #alfrescodining coming soon to @masalawalacafe! Our #shopfront #design is now in planning. EXCITING 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #brockley #se4 #lewisham #planning #design #architecturedesign #architecture #proofs #drawings #plans #smallbusiness #indiebusiness #ideas #business #restaurant #expansionA photo posted ...

Mayor considers Ultra Low Emissions Zone for the South Circular

May

2016

London's planned Ultra Low Emissions Zone could be expanded to cover the South Circular (which grazes the bottom of Greater Brockley as it travels through Catford and Forest Hill).The new Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced today that he will launch a formal policy consultation on a major package of measures to tackle air ...