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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...

French music night at the Brockley Deli

Oct

2016

Music by these guys

Lewisham consults on two possible traveller locations

Oct

2016

In keeping with a trend spotted by The Economist a while back, the Council is seeking to shove the problem to its borders. Lewisham Council writes:"Lewisham Council is preparing a planning policy document called the Gypsy and Traveller Site(s) Local Plan. It will identify a site to meet the local accommodation needs of the borough’s ...

The Catford Cap

Oct

2016

Four years ago, BC discovered that Catford and the Antarctic share more than just an inhospitable nature, they are linked by the fact that one of Scott's Antarctic crew, Captain William Colbeck lived on Inchmerry Road. Now, Lewisham Council has erected a plaque at his old house, to commemorate the fact.Colbeck's career included a year ...

The John Stainer Christmas Market, December 10

Oct

2016

Edward writes:This year John Stainer School will be running a Community Christmas Market, where we hope to showcase all the arts, crafts and wares that local artists and businesses have to offer.There will be everything from mince pies and hot chocolate to Christmas carols and a Santa's Grotto.We would love for local businesses, artists and ...

The Crofton Park Neighbourhood Plan presentation today

Oct

2016

Kay, from the HopCroft Forum team writes:We are pleased to announce the launch of our draft Neighbourhood Plan this Saturday 15th October 2016. We will be at Crofton Park Library between 10.30-12.30 if you'd like to come find out more about it.Here's the timeline:Oct 2016 – Jan 2017: Consultation on the draft neighbourhood plan. Your ...

TfL plan to take control of South London trains includes new Brockley hub

Oct

2016

TfL's vision for its expanded empireMayor Khan today presented the Secretary of State for Transport with the business case for the further devolution of London’s suburban rail services to Transport for London (TfL) and a plan, which includes a potential interchange between Brockley Station and the upper line which has been earmarked to reopen as ...

PO Brox refurb

Oct

2016

@BrockleyCentral Crofton Park PO is having a total refurb, knocking they to the back & modernising. Reopens 11 Nov pic.twitter.com/MFDgygJqHp— Jenny Wood (@WoodyJen) October 14, 2016

Sophie McGeevor elected as Brockley’s new Councillor

Oct

2016

Papped this snap of @SophieMcGeevor officially becoming newest & youngest member of @LewishamCouncil for @UKLabour #Brockley @lewishamlabour pic.twitter.com/vEbY9KuPjS— James-J Walsh (@JamesJWalsh) October 13, 2016Congratulations to Labour's Sophie McGeevor, is Brockley's new Councillor, replacing Alicia Kennedy.On a turnout of 19.9%, the scores in yesterday's vote were as follows:LAB: 48.0% (+8.1)GRN: 25.4% (-3.6)LDEM: 10.4% (+5.0)CON: 7.9% (+0.3)WEP: ...

SoLo Craft Fair, December 10

Oct

2016

Catherine writes:The SoLo Craft Fair has already taken place across eight different locations and involved 150 creative traders. Now it's coming to Deptford.It's an event designed to showcase all elements of creativity, an event which really has something for everyone no matter your age or interests.With five events planned across South London pubs, shoppers will ...

Fear is the mind killer

Oct

2016

Caroline writes:I am looking to interview young adults about their fear of crime in Lewisham and how it affects their use of space and behaviour. This is as part of my university dissertation.I have already conducted some interviews including a policeman, a local councillor and community worker. I am looking to conduct 20-30 minute interviews ...