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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...

Cush Jumbo – Lewisham’s finest

Jun

2016

Sad to see the final ever episode of The Good Wife, one of the best programmes on TV in recent years. The last series was enlivened by the character of up and coming lawyer Lucca Quinn, played by Cush Jumbo. Took me a while to realize that the actress hails not from Chicago, but from ...

FOBLC 9th Anniversary Open Day

Jun

2016

On SUNDAY 10th JULY from 11am to 4.30pm the FOBLC we would like to invite you to our 9th Anniversary Open Day. This free event will include: a photographic exhibition of monuments and wildlife in the Ladywell Chapel, guided walks of the Cemeteries visiting the graves of sportsmen, poets, war veterans and local figures as well as flora and bird ...

Noak closes

Jun

2016

Noak Bakehouse & Brew, the Mantle Road cafe, has closed.It wasn't the easiest of starts for the business, after the departure of their chef ahead of opening forced a rethink (from pizza place to pastries) and despite earning a loyal following during the daytime, they had struggled to establish themselves as an after-work destination.The team ...

Brockley Open Studios 2016 – July 2-4

Jun

2016

The 2016 Brockley Open Studios will feature 38 artists in 25 locations across the neighbourhood.Saturday: 2 July 2-8pmSunday: 3 July 2-8pmMonday: 4 July 5-8pmFor full details of this wonderful weekend, click here.

The Blythe Hill Festival, July 2nd

Jun

2016

Magic, Mind-Reading & Mayhem Show 15th July 8 – 10pm

Jun

2016

Magic, Mind-Reading & Mayhem Show – 15th July 8 - 10pm @ The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE Doors Open @ 7pm for a drink or meal beforehand and to reserve your seat Close Up Magic in the bar from 7pm from Members of the Magic Circle and from 8pm three ...

Heidi Alexander MP resigns from Shadow Cabinet

Jun

2016

Lewisham East MP and former Deputy Mayor of Lewisham, Heidi Alexander, has resigned her post as Shadow Health Secretary this morning in what political commentators expect will be the first of many resignations from Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet.The resignation follows fellow Shadow Cabinet member Hilary Benn's sacking last night and Britain's vote in favour of ...

The Mighty Scheme – Graham Fagen

Jun

2016

A couple of weeks ago (12 June) I went to a live performance by Ghetto Priest and Adrian Sherwood at Dilston Grove in Southwark Park. The event was part of the 'The Mighty Scheme' exhibition by the Scottish artist Graham Fagen, taking place at Dilston Grove and at the nearby CGP gallery in the park.I ...

Co-op plot to co-opt St Cyp crypt

Jun

2016

An application has been made by the Co-Op to convert the restaurant space created by the St Cyprians Hall redevelopment (294-296 Brockley Road, Midtown) into retail space, so that it can open another small supermarket. The submission is for:The change of use of part of the ground floor of the former St Cyprians Hall, Brockley ...

Keep the shuttlecocks flying

Jun

2016

Brexit may reduce our fair city to a smouldering pile of rubble, but by god, the shuttlecocks will still fly over Hilly Fields. Lee writes:Great Badminton playing (beginners to advanced), excellent indoor facilities, with a fun, very active, friendly/ social club. All Levels Welcome!Sundays, Saturdays | 11AM-1:30PM | 4 Courts | Singles & DoublesCost: 5 ...