May 2016 - Page 4 of 7 - Brockley SE4

Music Monday: Ricky Chohan, Brockley’s Punjabi Pop Star

May

23

2016

So I was having my hair cut at the great KR Barber Station in Brockley last week and I met this guy in there for the same reason as me, talking excitedly about the fact that Dillian Whyte had just posted a clip featuring the boxer listening to his song. I asked him about it and ...

Brockley Max’s Children’s Treasure Trail

May

22

2016

Looking for half-term activities with your little ones? The Brockley Max treasure trail is sure to keep them entertained (and they might even win a treasure chest of goodies!). Download the map from the link below and collect the stamps during the festival week from local Lewisham shops to help save Hilly Fields. Once you’ve ...

Brockley Max’s Children’s Treasure Trail

May

22

2016

Looking for half-term activities with your little ones? The Brockley Max treasure trail is sure to keep them entertained (and they might even win a treasure chest of goodies!). Download the map from the link below and collect the stamps during the festival week from local Lewisham shops to help save Hilly Fields. Once you’ve ...

Commercial unit for let by the station

May

21

2016

Commercial unit to let (so Speedies not moving here after all?) @BrockleyCentral pic.twitter.com/rGVMJR2d1o— James (@se3james) May 21, 2016The new commercial occupants at 180 Brockley Road are a little disappointing - another supermarket, estate agent and architect - but there is a possibility that we may get something more fun next to the station thanks to ...

Save Lewisham Libraries demo today

May

21

2016

There's a demonstration today (Saturday May 21st) to opposed proposed cuts to Lewisham Libraries. As part of a £1 million cut to the libraries budget, Lewisham Council is proposing to remove staff from four local libraries - Catford, Forest Hil, Manor House and Torridon Road. The council hopes that these libraries will then be run by local volunteer organisations. While this may ...

Alison Goldfrapp & Idris Elba at the Rivoli

May

20

2016

Yet more Rivoli Ballroom action. Alison Goldfrapp held her 50th birthday party at the Crofton Park ballroom this week. Not too many photos around of this private event, but seemingly there were plenty of balloons...photo by @misshoney333Brockley Central noticed that the Rivoli also features briefly in the video for Dance Off by Macklemore and Ryan ...

No trash talk, no back walk

May

19

2016

This is the shortest but coolest Rivoli appearance in history. Ten seconds in. Dance off!

East London Line night time service doubled

May

19

2016

TfL has doubled the number of East London Line trains running each hour between 10pm and 11.30pm.Services to and from New Cross, Crystal Palace and West Croydon have been increased from a pitiful two trains per hour per route to an acceptable four trains per hour per route.

Not one of those who can easily hide

May

18

2016

Photo by Rob AgrawalAh, to be able to "wow" people by taking a piss.The News Shopper reports:Pop superstar Elton John wowed patrons at a News Cross pub when he dropped in to relieve himself.Staff at The Rose Pub in New Cross Road confirmed today they played host to the acclaimed singer-songwriter yesterday afternoon.Rob Agrawal was enjoying ...

Fitology Hub opening party, May 22

May

18

2016

Brockley's new women-only fitness space, Fitology Hub, will be hosting an open day party on May 22nd at their HQ (Unit 5, Brockley Cross Business Centre, 96 Endwell Road). They say:Come join us for an afternoon of Workouts, Prizes, Competitions,Healthy BBQ food & DrinksSunday 22nd May, 3-6pm15:00-15:20 - Free Core Workout 115:20-15:40 - Free Core ...

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