Singing Croftfest, September 24th

Shamil writes:As part of Croftfest 2016 (Saturday 24th), the Brockley Social Club (240 Brockley Road) will host the a party with the La La Piano Bar.This lovetastic all-singing and all-dancing evening is an inclusive singing party for those who love great songs with soul. It's hosted by David Roper from 4 Poofs and a Piano ...

New New Cross House

I must say.. We are very proud! Come check it out! #Refurb #BrandNew #TheNewCrossHouse pic.twitter.com/4xrfMZq3kU— The New Cross House (@NewCrossHouse) September 18, 2016What once was green is now blue. The New Cross House is back - what do you think of the new look?

Deptford Market Yard

Little Nan's - Deptford Market Yard pioneersThis week, Little Nan's bar opened a permanent home in Deptford Market Yard, becoming part of the first wave of businesses to open in the new development next to Deptford Station.The bar joined hairdressers The Box and African print fashion label Be London among the first wave of businesses ...

Crystal Palace Subway

As part of Open House London this weekend, the old Crystal Palace Subway is open this weekend and I went along today. The subway, which opened in 1865, once linked the High Level Station to Crystal Palace Park, passing under Crystal Palace Parade. After the Crystal Palace was burned down in 1936, the need for ...

Children’s Art Workshop, September 24th

Rebecca writes:As part of Deptford X Festival, developer of the Deptford Foundry, Anthology, invites you to join a free workshop for an afternoon of laughter, play and art exploration.Join artist Hannah Clayden to explore ideas around laughter and architecture, in a free family workshop that children will love! Come along for some large scale collaborative ...

Brockley Market’s 5th Birthday, September 24th

Brockley Market turns five on Saturday 24th September and expects to welcome its 500,000th visitor on the day.The market is a genuine local institution, which was created because local photographer Toby Allen thought Lewisham College's car park was a wasted asset at weekends. A doubtful Council gave it their blessing and residents thronged from day ...

Bermondsey Folk Festival and films

Bermondsey Folk Festival concluded in the sun last Sunday 11th September with a fine music stage at the Bermondsey Summer Fete at Compass School SE16,There was Irish dancing from Bermondsey-based Carragher Academy:And lots of good music - I caught the Bara Bara Band (who host Tooting Folk) and  Tim Jones & The Dark Lanterns (pictured ...

Man found hanged in Ladywell Cemetery

A man was found hanged this morning in Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries. The News Shopper reports:The passerby called the police and the ambulance service after making the grim discovery in Ladywell cemetery at around 8.30am.The victim was pronounced dead around 45 minutes later.Nearby residents reported seeing emergency services in the area as people made their ...

Little Nan takes up residence in Deptford Market Yard

Tonight, Little Nan, the itinerant geriatric party planner, will be throwing open the doors of her permanent new home at Arch 14 in Deptford Market Yard.The Yard is a new space right next to Deptford Station, with bars, shops and restaurants occupying the arches of the old railway ramp. Nan writes:2 years ago, Little Nan's in ...

Croftfest 2016, September 24th