April 2018 - Page 2 of 3

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...

Volunteering with nature conservation

Apr

2018

Although we have recently planted over 300 tree saplings and hedge plants, we’ve had a lull with our regular volunteer days. However, we have plans to start them up again on Sunday mornings, probably fortnightly over summer. Here is some information on what we’ve done in the past. HF_ funding

Ladywell Fields river clean-up this weekend

Apr

2018

Rob writes:As it’s going to be a wonderful weekend you might want to publicise the Ladywell Fields river clean-up on Sunday, 22 April.I have been to probably 20 of these over the years and I can honestly say they are great fun - an opportunity to do some useful volunteer work whilst enjoying a different view ...

Lewisham house prices defy London downturn

Apr

2018

For more than a decade, Lewisham house prices have been rising faster than the London average as inner city living has become more fashionable and improved transport links have attracted people priced-out elsewhere. The result is that, from a low base, Lewisham has moved up the league table of London boroughs in terms of average ...

Music Monday: Novelist Guy

Apr

2018

Brockley grime artist Novelist has an LP - Novelist Guy, released on his own MMMYEH Records label - and its great as expected. There's catchy anthems galore, politics (Stop Killing the Mandem), positivity and of course some blue borough love from the man who gave us Lewisham McDeez as part of The Square. 'Better Way' features the lines - ...

Skehans in London ‘Cool List’

Apr

2018

Slightly surprized, to say the least, to see my local featured in the Evening Standard magazine 'Cool List' of 'what's hot in the capital now' (11 April 2018). Skehans - once known as McConnells and before that the Duke of Albany - is on the corner of Kitto Road and Gellatly Road, SE14. According to journalist Frankie McCoy, ...

Spring Flowers walk Sunday 22nd April guided by Tom Moulton and Pete Robinson

Apr

2018

Please join us for a Spring Flowers walk around the Brockley & Ladywell cemeteries on Sunday 22 April, starting from the Ladywell Gates at 2pm. The walk will be led by Tom Moulton and Pete Robinson whose flower survey of the cemeteries can be found here. We'll also be listening out for the birds with ...

Our first AGM with guest speaker Paul Wood

Apr

2018

Last Sunday Street Trees for Living held its first AGM at the Telegraph Hill Centre. The formalities included a Chair’s report that took listeners on a whirlwind tour of the last seven years of the campaign and an imagined future. The committee will post details shortly.The main attraction of the meeting was a hugely enjoyable illustrated talk ...

Brockley Open Studios, June 30th – July 2nd

Apr

2018

Printmaker Maria Munroe is one of this year's participating artistsThe organisers of the Brockley Open Studios festival have announced the 2018 line-up of participating artists - 36 in total. They say:A great variety of artists has signed up and you can expect to see artworks including paintings, prints wood work, textiles, ceramics, fire etching and ...

Lewisham Place: Like Lewisham Shopping Centre, only slightly more lime green

Apr

2018

The future of Lewisham Shopping Centre has been the subject of feverish speculation over the years: Would it be completely rebuilt? Submerged below ground? Turned into a gastrodome? Appended with a cinema?The answer is none of these things. Instead, they're adding some green signs. Fromthemurkydepths reports:Lewisham Shopping Centre owners Landsec have just gained approval from ...

Knock-back for block plot on Lewisham High Street

Apr

2018

BCer Ed writes:A few weeks ago I was shocked and appalled to find my favourite go-to spot for giant pots of honey, enormous tubs of humus and unlimited plates of baklava was no more. The Turkish Supermarket on Lewisham High Street simply closed overnight.This site has actually been targeted for major redevelopment, with the latest ...