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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...

Music Monday: from Versailles to Peckham Rye with Kele

Aug

2017

'From the palace of VersaillesTo the streets of Peckham RyeYou craved the dizziest of heightsBut were caught out at the lightsThe streets been talkin'So starts Bloc Party singer Kele Okereke's new solo single 'The streets been talkin'. A new acoustic direction for Kele with an album to follow in October. Don't know what signfiicance Peckham holds for ...

318 New Cross Road – a little shop on a big day, 13 August 1977

Aug

2017

The currently empty shop at 318 New Cross Road, next door to the New Cross House, was an important location in the 'Battle of Lewisham' forty years ago this weekend, when ant-fascist demonstrators confronted the far right National Front as they marched from New Cross to Lewisham. The shop, most recently 'The Allotment' which closed earlier ...

Battle of Lewisham Weekend

Aug

2017

This weekend, a series of free Goldsmiths events will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Lewisham:On 13 August 1977, the far-right National Front (NF) attempted to march from New Cross to Lewisham town centre, leading to violent clashes with counter demonstrators and the police.The Battle of Lewisham, as it became known, marked the ...

Remembering the Battle of Lewisham weekend

Aug

2017

I went along last week to the launch of What Are You Taking Pictures For? an exhibition of photographs documenting the events of 13 August 1977, a day of riotous demonstrations against the far right National Front often referred to as the 'Battle of Lewisham'. There are some great images and archive material, so do ...

And Did Those Hooves in Ancient Times

Aug

2017

An interesting talk coming up at South East London Folklore Society this week - Thursday 10th August 2017 - looking at all kinds of magickal and folkloric aspects of the goat. No less than 'a journey through goatish manifestations by way of Snowdonia, Avebury and Crouch End: Alexander Keiller's Pan worship, daimonic encounters, haunted abandoned ...

Council consults on tougher penalties for anti-social behaviour in public spaces

Aug

2017

Lewisham Council has launched a consultation about a new proposed public space protection order, which will create prohibitions on specific activities deemed anti-social to the public.The orders would provide authorised officers with powers to enforce prohibitions in public spaces, potentially resulting in a fine of £100.The proposals cover booze and drugs, cars and tents and ...

Make Mee Studio Sewing Saturdays

Aug

2017

Make Mee Studio is a sewing workshop in Tyrwhitt Road, which now runs classes on Saturdays. This weekend, you can try your hand at making bunting or this three arm hole dress.Details of their classes and advice sessions are available here. Follow them on Twitter here.

parlez review

Aug

2017

I had my first opportunity to visit new Coulgate Street restaurant Parlez on Friday. Co-founder Louis invited me along to talk to me about the experience of opening in Brockley.In the early evening sunshine, the place was full inside and out. The addition of pavement dining transforms the area around the station and completes the ...

Music Monday: Joel Culpepper

Aug

2017

SE London soul singer Joel Culpepper has been getting lots of attention recently on the back of his new Tortoise EP. He was on Gilles Peterson's BBC 6Music show a few week ago and gave a shout out to Lewisham.His collaborators on the EP include legendary Chicago house producer Roy Davis Jr. (responsible for garage ...

Villa Toscana up for sale

Aug

2017

Villa Toscana, the Brockley Road restaurant, is up for sale.This venue has had a colourful and unsuccessful decade and a takeover, followed by a makeover, is necessary. It occupies a prime spot, bang in the middle of Brockley's main drag, but dated decor, a bewildering decision to block the front windows and regular changes of ...