February 2017 - Page 5 of 6

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...

Deptford High Street improvement works start this week

Feb

2017

A map of the improvement worksThe Deptford Dame reports:"Lewisham Council has got some funding from Transport for London to pay for improvements to the north end of Deptford High Street and the six-month programme of construction work is set to start this week."The work will involve widening the pavements, planting trees, installing new seating, traffic ...

Neil Innes, Desmond Dekker, John Motson & Learie Constantine – in one Lewisham street

Feb

2017

This row of houses in Slaithwaite Road, Lewisham has some interesting connections - I believe the white house on the left is number 22, with number 20 to its right followed by number 18 and 16.I am grateful to 'Kobra' for a recent comment on a post here about singer Desmond Dekker's time in Lewisham:'I spoke ...

Tribute Night at the Rivoli Ballroom

Feb

2017

James has organised a charity gig on March 17th at the Rivoli Ballroom, in memory of his late wife, the singer Sasha Goodman. He writes:"For one night only! We will be celebrating the life and music of Sasha Goodman!"This is set to be an amazing night at a spectacular venue - the iconic Rivoli Ballroom."For ...

Then tell me future boy, who is the president of the United States in 2017?

Feb

2017

Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads! We need a pick-up truck. Another addition to our collection of eccentric Brockley vehicles, this DeLorean looks like it might have played a starring role in the Secret Cinema production of Back to the Future in 2015.

Be part of Brockley Max 2017

Feb

2017

El writes:The Brockley Max festival takes place in venues across Brockley, Ladywell, Crofton Park and Honor Oak over a nine-day period from 2nd -10th June.Brockley Max 2017 will kick off with an afternoon and evening of live music, singing and dance at our Opening Night down by Brockley station from 4pm to 10.30pm on Friday ...

Soil association

Feb

2017

Elizaveta writes:Free soil and compost workshop on Saturday the 25th of February from 11 am to 1 pm at Frendsbury Gardens, SE4 2BL.Compost on your mind? Curious about keeping your soil healthy?"If a garden require it, now trench it ye may,one trench not a yard, from another go lay;Which being well filled with muck by ...

Bite Mi, 3 Brockley Cross

Feb

2017

Bite Mi is now open. The new Vietnamese cafe in Brockley Cross is a low-fi set-up, with stripped-down decor and a straightforward menu that focuses on classic home-cooked Vietnamese dishes.Reviews please!

Honor Oak WI – Next meeting 6th February

Feb

2017

Did you know Lewisham has it’s very own women’s Morris dancing team? At our February meeting we will welcome Dacre Morris (http://dacremorris.smallcogs.com/) who will give us an introduction to Morris dance, and then we’ll get stuck in and learn a dance or two! We’ll be meeting at 8pm on 6th February in St.Saviour’s Church Hall, ...

Londoners Cycling Survey for my sixth form research project

Feb

2017

Hello, I'm a sixth form student living in London and I'm currently doing a research project about cycling in London. It's for the Extended Essay component of my International Baccalaureate diploma. I've written a survey for Londoners and cycling Londoners and I'd really appreciate any responses you can give. Thanks so much in advance for ...

The Guardian: Southern trains reach Union peace deal

Feb

2017

The Guardian reports:Southern rail is believed to have reached a deal with train drivers to end their dispute following a second week of talks.The result of the negotiations held at the TUC between operating company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and drivers’ union Aslef is expected to be announced later on Thursday.A series of strikes by ...